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devansbooklife's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
I believe I've found the perfect epitome of dirt bag, womanizer, man whore, dick; his name is is Quinn Rowland. Seriously, look it up in the dictionary, his name will be beneath any of the above mentioned terms.
This stunningly beautiful Adonis was injured taking him from his perfect perch on top of the tennis world, and lands hit on the top of Whitman University's list of unobtainable sex gods. And he makes a sick game of this knowledge. His poison? Setting up a girl to be alone with him at a party. Playing the game of the misjudged wrongfully accused new guy. And make her fall for him while sexually satisfying his large appetite for meaningless sex. Then break her by breaking her poor heart. Disgusting yet girls can't keep their legs closed!
Enter our smart, strong heroine Emilie. She knows what Quinn is capable of. Yet she steps willingly into the games. Unfortunately for Quinn she brings more to the court than past opponents in this match.
The book unfolds as Emille and Quinn throw their balls into one another's courts relatively speaking. It's a cute story with sizzling chemistry and a very easy read.
I believe I've found the perfect epitome of dirt bag, womanizer, man whore, dick; his name is is Quinn Rowland. Seriously, look it up in the dictionary, his name will be beneath any of the above mentioned terms.
This stunningly beautiful Adonis was injured taking him from his perfect perch on top of the tennis world, and lands hit on the top of Whitman University's list of unobtainable sex gods. And he makes a sick game of this knowledge. His poison? Setting up a girl to be alone with him at a party. Playing the game of the misjudged wrongfully accused new guy. And make her fall for him while sexually satisfying his large appetite for meaningless sex. Then break her by breaking her poor heart. Disgusting yet girls can't keep their legs closed!
Enter our smart, strong heroine Emilie. She knows what Quinn is capable of. Yet she steps willingly into the games. Unfortunately for Quinn she brings more to the court than past opponents in this match.
The book unfolds as Emille and Quinn throw their balls into one another's courts relatively speaking. It's a cute story with sizzling chemistry and a very easy read.
sandeeisreading's review
5.0
“You started out as a player—a very beautiful and intriguing player—in Sebastian’s game, Emilie. But I lied at the house the other day. Everything that happened between us was true after the circumstances of our meeting.”
I seriously thought I wasn't going to enjoy this book.
This was me during the first part of the book:
Majority of it I was like this:
But towards the ending it was:
I loved the story.
I loved the characters.
I loved how it wasn't really hurried but it wasn't really that fast either.
And finally, I loved the ending.
It was the perfect way to end a story like that althought it was a little common but it works.
Here is THE GIST
Quinn Roland was broken.
He's just been dumped by his girlfriend.
His father doesn't want to have anything to do with him and sent him to college.
He has everything but he wasn't really happy.
A game was what started it all. A game that had Quinn taking a girl chosen by hispyschotic half-brother Sebastian and he has to have her sleep with him no matter what the cost. It was a bet that Quinn has no intention of losing.
Emilie Swanson had no clue what was in store for her the day she followed Quinn Roland up that room.
She caught him off guard and she caught a glimpse of him that he doesn't allow anyone to see.
Emelie saw through Quinn's facade but was Quinn ready to show all his colors to Emelie.
Was Quinn ready to give up his ways and open up to Emelie?
Is Emelie right about Quinn? Was she right that there was something more to him than the guy who sleeps with a different girl every night?
FIRST IMPRESSION
The first thing that got me was the cover. The cover is just beautiful. I love it. It's simple and it totally shows you what the book is about.
I wasn't really thrilled with the rating though. I think it was a 3.71 something and I usually read books which have high ones. And honestly, after I finishing the book, i think it SHOULD have a higher rating. This is one of those books that will unfolds slowly but beautifully.
Here are the CHARACTERS
QUINN
So I had a hard time loving Quinn. He was the type of guy you'd like to steer away from but him being so perfect makes it very hard to do. He was the type who will shower you with sweet words, smile at you with that heartbreakingly beautiful smile, caress your body the way it should be, make you feel like a princess and then one day... POOOOFFF! You're history.
Seriously hated this guy. And this is a first for me which is really good!! I mean it wasn't every day that you read about a male character who doesn't swoon you immediately on the first few pages of the book. I didn't like what he did with the other girls. It was sickening. If I knew a guy like that I'll kick him right down there repeatedly so he won't be able to use it with other girls and make them cry after. Quinn was a seriously broken person and I felt for him as the story goes. I'm sure all of you will feel it too.
EMILIE
So Emilie is a half-Peruvian. I'm not sure why Sebastian called her Mexican but yeah a sexy Peruvian girl who knows what she wants. She was the exact opposite of Quinn. She knows what she wants and she goes and gets it even if it means losing her trust fund and all that. *YOU GO GIRL!* Nope. She's not the typical not-so-rich-girl-who-falls-for-the-rich-guy type. She's as previledged as Quinn but only a much stronger and feminine version. I thought at first Quinn was a coward. He was actually until near the end of the book but Emilie was not like that. She was strong-willed and she stands up for what she believes in. I also like that she paints. I do think she ate her words though because she said she wouldn't fall for him like the other girls but ended up falling for him big time but I don't really blame her. :p I think her motto when it comes to Quinn is:
Who could blame her? :p
SEBASTIAN
Just a short one for Seb.
EMILIE + QUINN = TOTALLY LOVE THEM
Okay at first I thought their story was a little clicheish. There were already a lot of stories out there where broken bad-boy sleeps around with girls and then meets nice girl and then falls in love with each other and then happily ever after. I thought it was going to be like that at first but it wasn't. There was a lot more to it and I loved it.
I just really love them together. There were seriously cute scenes here and there but when it was the steamy ones, "OH BABY" I want some of those. I really like how Emilie was so confident with herself. Quinn loved that about her and I kind of see why he liked it. She wasn't shy about getting naked and having sex, she wanted it and she wasn't afraid to admit it or show that she's okay with it.
And that elevator scene, *PHEW!* TOO HOT!
He didn’t, and apparently no one had lied about Quinn’s proficiency with women. Expert fingers shot waves of pleasure that weakened my legs, shuddered through my limbs until Quinn and the elevator wall were holding me up.
As the doors dinged he looked over and winked at me. “Plus, I’m not at my best standing up. I’d hate to ruin my reputation now.”
BUMMER HUH? :p
FINAL THOUGHTS
Like I said earlier, I didn't expect to like this book. But I did. I LIKED IT A LOT. And I think it should have a higher rating than what it currently has.
I loved how the story just didn't unfold immediately. It was like a step-by-step on how the characters developed and learned from their actions. The author takes us on the same ride as the characters were on. We see their imperfections, their mistakes, their choices and we also watch what the results of their decisions were. It was just beautiful.
It close to perfect for me. I loved the heart of the story. The ending was just how I wanted it to be. The type of characters were a little common but the story itself was different. I'm adding this to my favorites and will be looking to more of this series and Ms. Payne's books!
5 stars for a very satisfying read.
I seriously thought I wasn't going to enjoy this book.
This was me during the first part of the book:
Majority of it I was like this:
But towards the ending it was:
I loved the story.
I loved the characters.
I loved how it wasn't really hurried but it wasn't really that fast either.
And finally, I loved the ending.
It was the perfect way to end a story like that althought it was a little common but it works.
Here is THE GIST
Quinn Roland was broken.
He's just been dumped by his girlfriend.
His father doesn't want to have anything to do with him and sent him to college.
He has everything but he wasn't really happy.
A game was what started it all. A game that had Quinn taking a girl chosen by his
Emilie Swanson had no clue what was in store for her the day she followed Quinn Roland up that room.
She caught him off guard and she caught a glimpse of him that he doesn't allow anyone to see.
Emelie saw through Quinn's facade but was Quinn ready to show all his colors to Emelie.
Was Quinn ready to give up his ways and open up to Emelie?
Is Emelie right about Quinn? Was she right that there was something more to him than the guy who sleeps with a different girl every night?
FIRST IMPRESSION
The first thing that got me was the cover. The cover is just beautiful. I love it. It's simple and it totally shows you what the book is about.
I wasn't really thrilled with the rating though. I think it was a 3.71 something and I usually read books which have high ones. And honestly, after I finishing the book, i think it SHOULD have a higher rating. This is one of those books that will unfolds slowly but beautifully.
Here are the CHARACTERS
QUINN
So I had a hard time loving Quinn. He was the type of guy you'd like to steer away from but him being so perfect makes it very hard to do. He was the type who will shower you with sweet words, smile at you with that heartbreakingly beautiful smile, caress your body the way it should be, make you feel like a princess and then one day... POOOOFFF! You're history.
Seriously hated this guy. And this is a first for me which is really good!! I mean it wasn't every day that you read about a male character who doesn't swoon you immediately on the first few pages of the book. I didn't like what he did with the other girls. It was sickening. If I knew a guy like that I'll kick him right down there repeatedly so he won't be able to use it with other girls and make them cry after. Quinn was a seriously broken person and I felt for him as the story goes. I'm sure all of you will feel it too.
EMILIE
So Emilie is a half-Peruvian. I'm not sure why Sebastian called her Mexican but yeah a sexy Peruvian girl who knows what she wants. She was the exact opposite of Quinn. She knows what she wants and she goes and gets it even if it means losing her trust fund and all that. *YOU GO GIRL!* Nope. She's not the typical not-so-rich-girl-who-falls-for-the-rich-guy type. She's as previledged as Quinn but only a much stronger and feminine version. I thought at first Quinn was a coward. He was actually until near the end of the book but Emilie was not like that. She was strong-willed and she stands up for what she believes in. I also like that she paints. I do think she ate her words though because she said she wouldn't fall for him like the other girls but ended up falling for him big time but I don't really blame her. :p I think her motto when it comes to Quinn is:
Who could blame her? :p
SEBASTIAN
Just a short one for Seb.
EMILIE + QUINN = TOTALLY LOVE THEM
Okay at first I thought their story was a little clicheish. There were already a lot of stories out there where broken bad-boy sleeps around with girls and then meets nice girl and then falls in love with each other and then happily ever after. I thought it was going to be like that at first but it wasn't. There was a lot more to it and I loved it.
I just really love them together. There were seriously cute scenes here and there but when it was the steamy ones, "OH BABY" I want some of those. I really like how Emilie was so confident with herself. Quinn loved that about her and I kind of see why he liked it. She wasn't shy about getting naked and having sex, she wanted it and she wasn't afraid to admit it or show that she's okay with it.
And that elevator scene, *PHEW!* TOO HOT!
Spoiler
And they didn't even have sex yet!!!He didn’t, and apparently no one had lied about Quinn’s proficiency with women. Expert fingers shot waves of pleasure that weakened my legs, shuddered through my limbs until Quinn and the elevator wall were holding me up.
As the doors dinged he looked over and winked at me. “Plus, I’m not at my best standing up. I’d hate to ruin my reputation now.”
BUMMER HUH? :p
FINAL THOUGHTS
Like I said earlier, I didn't expect to like this book. But I did. I LIKED IT A LOT. And I think it should have a higher rating than what it currently has.
I loved how the story just didn't unfold immediately. It was like a step-by-step on how the characters developed and learned from their actions. The author takes us on the same ride as the characters were on. We see their imperfections, their mistakes, their choices and we also watch what the results of their decisions were. It was just beautiful.
It close to perfect for me. I loved the heart of the story. The ending was just how I wanted it to be.
Spoiler
A happily-ever-after but done in the correct way.5 stars for a very satisfying read.
haleyelisereads's review
3.0
Broken at Love is Lyla Payne's first book release, and I have to say she really nailed the new adult genre!! This was a great new adult contemporary romance about defeating ones demons, and falling in love.
Broken at Love is written in first person, and alternates point of view between Emilie Swanson, and Quinn Rowland. I LOVE books that are in alternating povs, and Broken at Love was no exception! This book would not have been nearly as good if it had just been in Quinn's pov, or just Emilie's.
When it comes to the characters I really did like Quinn and Emilie, Quinn is a 'bad boy', that plays games with girls feelings and sleeps around. Emilie is an artist and strong minded. I thought they were a great pair for each other, Emilie is the first person that actually cares for Quinn and wants to help him, and Quinn feels he is permanently broken and does not deserve someone like Emilie. I have to admit Quinn would get rather frustrating with his emotions, one minute he wants to be with Emilie, the next he is pushing her away again, I understood why he was so conflicted, but it was still frustrating. Emilie I really enjoyed, I felt she was easy to connect with, and I loved that she played hard to get with Quinn and put him in his place.
Although Quinn and Emilie are the main characters, I have to say my favorite character was probably Rudy who is Emilie's friend and room mate. I found her so hilarious, she wasn't in Broken at Love as much as I would've liked, but I am hoping book two will either have more of her, or be her story. She had a great personality and I would have loved to have gotten to know her more!
Each character in Broken at Love felt, right (if that makes any sense) I never felt like any of the characters personalities were forced, each character and how they acted, what they said, fitted perfectly. I flew through Broken at Love in one sitting, and couldn't believe how quickly I had gotten through it. Lyla's writing has great flow, which is something that to me is very important in a book.
Now you're probably wondering, why I rated this 3 after everything I have said about it? Well, the only reason I didn't give Broken at Love a 4 or 5 is because while I did really enjoy Broken at Love, it was pretty predictable. It follows the same type of storyline most New Adult Novels seem to go with, bad boy with a broken life that only wants sex from girls, then in comes a girl that isn't his usual type and completely changes everything. It's a storyline that is slightly over done in the new adult genre, but Broken at Love is hands down my favorite out of the ones I have read, and I will deff be reading book 2.
Overall, if you're someone that loves steamy new adult novels, with awesome characters, and a great romance then I would recommend picking up Broken at Love. (:
Broken at Love is written in first person, and alternates point of view between Emilie Swanson, and Quinn Rowland. I LOVE books that are in alternating povs, and Broken at Love was no exception! This book would not have been nearly as good if it had just been in Quinn's pov, or just Emilie's.
When it comes to the characters I really did like Quinn and Emilie, Quinn is a 'bad boy', that plays games with girls feelings and sleeps around. Emilie is an artist and strong minded. I thought they were a great pair for each other, Emilie is the first person that actually cares for Quinn and wants to help him, and Quinn feels he is permanently broken and does not deserve someone like Emilie. I have to admit Quinn would get rather frustrating with his emotions, one minute he wants to be with Emilie, the next he is pushing her away again, I understood why he was so conflicted, but it was still frustrating. Emilie I really enjoyed, I felt she was easy to connect with, and I loved that she played hard to get with Quinn and put him in his place.
Although Quinn and Emilie are the main characters, I have to say my favorite character was probably Rudy who is Emilie's friend and room mate. I found her so hilarious, she wasn't in Broken at Love as much as I would've liked, but I am hoping book two will either have more of her, or be her story. She had a great personality and I would have loved to have gotten to know her more!
Each character in Broken at Love felt, right (if that makes any sense) I never felt like any of the characters personalities were forced, each character and how they acted, what they said, fitted perfectly. I flew through Broken at Love in one sitting, and couldn't believe how quickly I had gotten through it. Lyla's writing has great flow, which is something that to me is very important in a book.
Now you're probably wondering, why I rated this 3 after everything I have said about it? Well, the only reason I didn't give Broken at Love a 4 or 5 is because while I did really enjoy Broken at Love, it was pretty predictable. It follows the same type of storyline most New Adult Novels seem to go with, bad boy with a broken life that only wants sex from girls, then in comes a girl that isn't his usual type and completely changes everything. It's a storyline that is slightly over done in the new adult genre, but Broken at Love is hands down my favorite out of the ones I have read, and I will deff be reading book 2.
Overall, if you're someone that loves steamy new adult novels, with awesome characters, and a great romance then I would recommend picking up Broken at Love. (:
patke's review
4.0
Rating: 3.5/5
I knew from the beginning that this was either going to be a hit or miss for me. I even considered dropping it around 50 pages in, but I kept with it and while it has it's flaws, I still enjoyed it enough to feel all mushy inside at the end.
I knew from the beginning that this was either going to be a hit or miss for me. I even considered dropping it around 50 pages in, but I kept with it and while it has it's flaws, I still enjoyed it enough to feel all mushy inside at the end.
mccorbin's review
2.0
I think I could have liked this book more if Quinn hadn’t been the king of all kings A-hole. Now I want you to know that I love a man with some snarky-ness in his attitude but Quinn took it to a whole new level, a level that I really disliked. Quinn didn’t even possess that alpha male mentality that might have made me forgive him for the entire jerk like things that he did on a day-to-day bases. He would reel Emilie in, capture her heart, and then throw her back multiple times throughout this book; when was this girl going to learn? Now granted, he did do this with other girls but he only broke them once. He continuously did ripped Emilie apart thinking that she could find someone better suited for her than himself (okay, kind of noble but the way he did it was too harsh.)
“Broken At Love” had some great character inner self-torment that kept me reading because I wanted to see that moment when the characters changed and how it was going to affect them. A tortured soul is a weakness I have for books.
I do believe that I could have liked the plot better if Quinn’s character was toned down a little. I know that he needed to be jerky but 99% of the time I felt that Emilie was just too good for his character.
“Broken At Love” had some great character inner self-torment that kept me reading because I wanted to see that moment when the characters changed and how it was going to affect them. A tortured soul is a weakness I have for books.
I do believe that I could have liked the plot better if Quinn’s character was toned down a little. I know that he needed to be jerky but 99% of the time I felt that Emilie was just too good for his character.
jen286's review
2.0
Also posted to Jen in Bookland
I'm not really sure what I think of this book. I didn't hate it, but I also didn't think the writing was that great. The story was...well it had parts I really liked and parts I didn't. It was just...I just don't know how I feel about it as a whole. I have even taken a few days to let is sit and see if I could resolve my feelings, but it just isn't working. So let's see we have Quinn who is gorgeous, but has major issues. I actually liked him. I got his whole he actually likes Emilie so he should stay away from her thing. I know he was actually trying to do right by her and it made it really nice (even if it started off as one of his games).
Emilie was...well I guess that is one of the things I didn't like. She was just like every other girl in the book and couldn't keep her hands off Quinn. She just gave in so easily just like every other girl and slept with him (though I guess not exactly as easily since she waited a few days, but still way too easily for her no I am not going to do this! stance). Her whole sister died before she could live rational for why she should sleep with him was just...annoying to me. I mean just do it or don't. Do you really want to be just another notch on his bedpost? No? Then don't sleep with him. I know you are totally attracted to him, but come on girl! Get with it! Oh well. She did turn out to be pretty great for him and was an amazing friend when he needed it so I can almost forgive her, but it still bugged me.
Overall it was an enjoyable read. A little unbelievable for me, but not bad. There was just something missing that didn't make me love it, but I am not sure what.
I'm not really sure what I think of this book. I didn't hate it, but I also didn't think the writing was that great. The story was...well it had parts I really liked and parts I didn't. It was just...I just don't know how I feel about it as a whole. I have even taken a few days to let is sit and see if I could resolve my feelings, but it just isn't working. So let's see we have Quinn who is gorgeous, but has major issues. I actually liked him. I got his whole he actually likes Emilie so he should stay away from her thing. I know he was actually trying to do right by her and it made it really nice (even if it started off as one of his games).
Emilie was...well I guess that is one of the things I didn't like. She was just like every other girl in the book and couldn't keep her hands off Quinn. She just gave in so easily just like every other girl and slept with him (though I guess not exactly as easily since she waited a few days, but still way too easily for her no I am not going to do this! stance). Her whole sister died before she could live rational for why she should sleep with him was just...annoying to me. I mean just do it or don't. Do you really want to be just another notch on his bedpost? No? Then don't sleep with him. I know you are totally attracted to him, but come on girl! Get with it! Oh well. She did turn out to be pretty great for him and was an amazing friend when he needed it so I can almost forgive her, but it still bugged me.
Overall it was an enjoyable read. A little unbelievable for me, but not bad. There was just something missing that didn't make me love it, but I am not sure what.
cheesytwistie's review
3.0
3 ½ Stars for this one.
What I was hoping for:
Girl plays guy at his own game, guy falls for girl first, fiery chemistry and angst
What I got:
Silly girl, falls in love with him even though she knows his repuation, tries to change him, okay chemistry, not the angst I was hoping for.
Overall, it wasn’t bad and I did enjoy it (for the most part). Things that I hoped were going to happen didn’t but it was a fun read. It took me a while to finish it but I did enjoy the ending and Quinn’s development as a character was a highlight for me.
Emilie I found a bit disappointing, she knew exactly what kind of guy Quinn was and what he did to other girls so I don't know why she was so surprised and upset when he did it to her. Wasn't that the whole reason she was with him in the first place?
Anyway, it was alright. I will probably read it again since I took such a long break with it and I may be remembering things wrong.
What I was hoping for:
Girl plays guy at his own game, guy falls for girl first, fiery chemistry and angst
What I got:
Silly girl, falls in love with him even though she knows his repuation, tries to change him, okay chemistry, not the angst I was hoping for.
Overall, it wasn’t bad and I did enjoy it (for the most part). Things that I hoped were going to happen didn’t but it was a fun read. It took me a while to finish it but I did enjoy the ending and Quinn’s development as a character was a highlight for me.
Emilie I found a bit disappointing, she knew exactly what kind of guy Quinn was and what he did to other girls so I don't know why she was so surprised and upset when he did it to her. Wasn't that the whole reason she was with him in the first place?
Anyway, it was alright. I will probably read it again since I took such a long break with it and I may be remembering things wrong.
pixelski's review
2.0
While I adore Lyla's writing style I felt that the story was a bit too sappy for my liking and blah Emilie was a big cry baby which annoyed me. I like that Quinn wasn't written with a million and one cuss words to show his perspective which is rare and NA. I appreciate that as NA goes this wasn't something over the top and dark but very slice of life with drama.