Review: An emotional read, and great sequel.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 5, 2014
This is the second book in The Broken series, set some years after the events of The Broken and it picks up where the last one left off. It's Jasper's, Derek's and Kyra's story, though Sammy and River are also featured, and you get a glimpse into their lives as a married couple and how things are going for them.It follows in the footsteps of The Broken, with each chapter being told by a main character's point of view, which is fantastic in my opinion. You get to feel the emotions each character is going through throughout the story in their own words, and let me tell you it's sometimes a bit overwhelming but never disappointing.Jasper is a playboy with a never-settle-down attitude and a penchant for one-night stands causing River to basically forbid him from dating any of the dance instructors at the studio she owns. Unfortunately for him, Kyra has caught his attention, but he won't go for her because of River and he doesn't feel like he's good enough for more than just sex.  Plus he's gotten a girl, Hannah, pregnant and he's trying to do the right thing by marrying her and raising their child together.Kyra is a dance instructor at "Twinkle Toes" and close to River. She's attracted to Jasper and Derek both for various reasons, though she's aware that Jasper is off limits because of his engagement to Hannah. She's pure and innocent, though sweet and insanely sexy with enough fire for the reader to believe that she's a true red head. Kyra, however, is being stalked by someone and Derek swears to protect her.Derek is a detective and ALL alpha male. He has feelings for Jasper, and Kyra on different levels. They both serve a purpose in Derek's life, and, from my perspective, he has this desire to protect them both. He's a good man, with a good heart, though he's not able to convey his feelings to Jasper out of fear that he'll lose Jasper's friendship.The sexual tension throughout the novel is fantastic, and real. Each time I turned the page I was secretly hoping that maybe, just maybe, someone would give into it. It really didn't disappoint though when the time came for that sexual tension to be released, and the timing for it was perfect.Love though has many forms, and shapes, something that we all should be reminded of. The Broken Parts of Us showcases that you can find love where, and when you least expect it. It left me with a good feeling after finishing it, especially since in most ménage you only have two guys falling in love with the same girl and not everyone loving each other equally. That? That impressed me greatly.My only complaint has to do with some of the sex scenes concerning Jasper and Derek where lubrication is forgotten, and then with Kyra when no form of protection is used by either one of the gents.Ker Dukey paints a world full of emotion that will leave you reaching for the nearest box of tissues, again. Overall I give it a firm 4.5 and cannot wait to read more from this author!***Review based on a complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review from This Redhead LOVES Books Blog.