Review: Two Broken Souls
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2014
Two Broken SoulsHow long does it take to destroy a life or a family...not long.  A situation arises, tempers flare, hurtful words are spoken and wrong decisions are made in the heat of the moment. Sometimes these actions are not able to be resolved, which is the case for our first main character, Emma Anderson. If only she hadn't gone to bed that night hating her parents. You never know what life and or fate has in store for you. You may never get the chance to make amends. Emma is only twenty years old. In her short life she has experienced so much heartache and deep tragedy. Her soul is completely broken. The only escape she has from her painful memories is when she is working, thus a workaholic is born. She has no desire for romance, love or even a one night stand. Work is her lifeline.Meet Jake Knight. He is our second main character in this contemporary romance story. He's the product of a strong, close knit loving family. His parents are phenomenal. His brothers are amazing in their own right, fiercely protective and loyal to each other. Wanting to make the world a better place, Jake joins a secret "unofficial" government military agency. His training is comparable to that of a Navy Seal. Jake spends three long horrendous years with the agency. He became a strong leader and was very proud of his men. On his last mission his unit is hit hard. Jake was the only survivor. That night he became a broken soul.Years later, fate steps in and these two meet when an elevator their sharing breaks down. Sparks fly! Both are scared of any kind of commitment. Jake and Emma decide the only way their friendship can survive is if they keep things light and uncomplicated. After two years of a casual, no strings attached fling, Emma realizes the walls she's built around her heart are starting to crumble and she knows Jake's are holding strong. Abruptly Emma ends the relationship. A sad and stunned Jake starts to pine for Emma.Three months later Jake and Emma find themselves at the same wedding. Will their hidden painful pasts be too much for them to overcome?For me, the criteria for a great book has to have the following:  a solid storyline, complicated characters, deep heartfelt emotions and an exciting ending.  In my opinion, author Claudia Y. Burgoa has done an excellent job doing just that!Getting By, is the first book in a four book series. I'm looking forward to reading the entire series.Stephanie Lasley, from The Kindle Book ReviewThe Kindle Book Review received a free copy of this book for an independent, fair, and honest review. We are not associated with the author or Amazon.