Book Review | Pieces Of US – A.L. Jackson (Confessions of the Heart Series, Book Three)

Pieces Of Us
By: A.L. Jackson

Series: Confessions of the heart
Book # In Series: 3 of 3
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Trope: Second Chance
Publisher: Self Published
Release Date: 4/21/19
My Rating: 5 Stars
Format: Kindle (eArc)

Blurb:

Maxon Chambers has a way of stealing all the attention.
All my affection, and all my dreams.
What I needed to remember was he’d stolen my good judgment and my virginity, too.
When he broke up with me, I ran across the country and swore I’d never return to Broadshire Rim.
But here I am, thirteen years later.

Maxon is all grown up.
Sexier than sin and more tempting than ever.
A detective on the Charleston force, he lives on the outside of safety, devoted to protecting the people of his city.
But with the way he’s looking at me now? I’m pretty sure what needs protecting is my heart.

Can we mend the pieces of us? Or will he leave my heart shattered forever . . .

Pieces Of Us by A.L. Jackson is the third book in The Confessions Of The Heart series. This is Mack and Izzy’s story! I’m not going to dive to deep into what this book is about due to spoilers. This one is best left for the reader’s to experience for themselves. This second chance romance will have your heart pumping and your pulse jumping in all the right ways! Maxon and Izzy’s story is sweet with a little dose of danger. What’s not to love!

Throughout this series Mack has been long since running through my mind. This man seems like he’s been through IT ALL, and honestly I’ve been looking for a perfect ‘tarnished bad boy’ book. I found everything I was looking for plus so much more in Pieces Of Us!

Given the fact that Pieces Of Us is written by A.L. Jackson, I knew I was in for an emotionally heart wrenching read. I knew my heart would shatter and then be put back together. That is the main thing I love about her writing and the main thing that keeps me coming back for more. I knew there’d be tears, and trust me when I say, they were endless. What I didn’t know was how raw and gritty this novel would turn out to be. I didn’t expect to want to crawl through the pages and comfort Mack through all of his childhood angst. I didn’t expect to hurt so much when I read about Benjamin’s struggles with Cerebral Palsy and the strong will to survive and become the champion of his condition. This boy was my undoing! I don’t think I’ve cried this many tears while reading in a very long time.

I also loved the fact that Maxon is a detective, meaning there is going to be a ton of drama added on top of the drama that Maxon and Izzy have already created for themselves years ago. I’m a sucker for DRAMA!

Overall, Pieces Of Us has made me very appreciative of my life and my family. I loved the raw emotion that came along with this book and the silver lining approach. It seems like no matter how rough life got for Izzy, she always had someone in her corner. Whether it be Mack, her parents, or Faith. This woman is a warrior for dealing with everything she has to go through on a daily basis, but still find time to do it all with a smile on her face. Thank you so much A.L. Jackson for writing truth even though sometimes that truth comes with a shit load of pain.

If you all are looking for a great emotional read, pick up Pieces Of Us, you all won’t be sorry!

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