Breaking Her (Love is War 2) by R.K. Lilley
Erotic, twisty romance. Part two of a duet.
HOLY. HELL. What kind of roller coaster did I just get off of!? Oh I know what kind. The RK Lilley kind. Damn, that woman knows how to tell a story! I spent the first book in this duet, Breaking Him, wondering what could have torn this amazing couple apart. I had a feeling, I had inklings, but I had no real idea. It was more than I ever dreamed.
Breaking Her starts out right after Breaking Him ends (there may be slight spoilers if you haven’t read Breaking Him). Dante has broken Scarlett’s heart again, and she is drowning her sorrows in a bottle. Because, Tequila. She’s been there before, it’s almost becoming old hat for her.
“Once you’ve been broken, every break after, even when they hurt like hell, can never outdo the profound damage of the first time.”
Breaking Her was kind of like two books in one. We have Dante and Scarlett in the past and in the present. I did find myself wanting to go back to the past more, because I just had to know. WHAT HAPPENED? What could have torn this devoted couple apart? RK’s foreshadowing and hints of what to come just about killed me. Just when I think I could put the book down and let my family know I’m alive, she throws another zinger my way.
It is so hard to review this book, because, spoilers. I don’t want to ruin one moment of the unfolding, but let me tell you, it takes the entire book, but RK Lilley gives us all the answers. All of them. No holes are left. But I can tell you, something has changed. Despite Dante doing it again, Scarlett can’t seem to muster up the immense hate she had before they reconnected. So when Dante comes around again:
“I’m here for the same reason I always come back to you. I’ve come for scraps. Anything you’ll give me. I’ve come because I can’t stay away…I tried to.”
Scarlett finds her hatred has lost a little steam.
“I did not know how far all of his betrayals ran, how deep or shallow his lies, but I was starting to realize that in one respect, at least, it didn’t matter.
Some part of my pathetic heart was going soft for him again.”
My heart softened for him as well. In fact it became mush. Because, Dante.
“You’re heartless,” he told me, sounding like he couldn’t quite believe it.
Like he thought I would deny it.
I did not. “Of course I am. Did you think I wouldn’t be? You were my heart. And you left.”
Oh the angst! The mystery! The hate! The love! The super-hot sex! This duet has it all in spades. I loved Scarlett (even more after I listened to the audiobook for a reread of Breaking Him), but I was still angry at Dante. I mean he was amazing as a boy, but I hated him right along with Scarlett for breaking her. But I ended up loving him. LOVING.
Likes:
- Completely unputdownable. Every time I thought I could take a break, she’d throw in a line that foreshadowed something, but you don’t know what, and you HAVE to read more to find out.
- Dante…he’s way more than a like.
- Scarlett softening up.
- Their relationship as kids was amazing. Dante was always so loyal.
- The back and forth between present and past was clear and I was never confused.
- I had hints, I thought I knew…I KNEW NOTHING.
- RK has one twisted mind!
- The sex was hot as hell, as RK always writes.
Dislikes:
- A few times I thought I might have missed something as the story unfolded. I didn’t, It was all revealed in good time.
The Down & Dirty
I thought it would be hard to end the Love is War duet as strongly as it began in Breaking Him. I mean, it would be really hard to top that! But RK Lilley completely blew me away. She had me guessing right up until the end. Scarlett and Dante were one of the most meant-to-be-together couples I have read, and I wanted to root for them despite the fact that they continued to hurt each other. RK Lilley’s writing has improved tremendously and you can really feel her skill in Breaking Her. Her use of foreshadowing made the book unputdownable and it is amazing how she made all these twists in her head and didn’t miss one hole in closure.
The Love is War duet may be RK Lilley’s best work to date. It combines the best parts of all of her other books in a new, fresh tale. Because, Dante.
“My heart hadn’t belonged to me since I was ten and a beautiful blonde-haired boy had shown me that I wasn’t alone in the world.”
Rating: 5 Stars, 4.5 heat
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Karen Gagnon says
Thanks for the post! I love when you can’t predict what will happen, it makes the reading experience so much more exciting. I have been waiting not so patiently for this release! lol
KellyMae Helfrich says
Thank you for your review! Can’t wait to read this series. Love RK Lilley’s books!
Jenn McElroy says
Looks like a great read!
Jaime says
Just finished Breaking Him in time to read Breaking Her and after reading your review, I am that much more excited to see where all this drama is going to go! Doubt I will get much work done today. LOL!
Sue LeBl says
Thank you for this chance! I can’t wait to read this book and as soon as the budget allows I plan on getting it. 🙂
Heather L says
I can’t wait to read this duet. I started Breaking Him when it released, then started seeing that it had a cliff hanger so I stopped. Planned to read them back to back.
Betul E. says
cant wait to read this book!
Maria M says
I’m dropping all other books and reading this right away. The wait has been so long!
Zita R says
Looking forward to reading this series!
Penny Leidecker says
Looking forward to reading this! I just need to get caught up on my arcs, so I can. Thanks for your wonderful giveaways!
Charlene E says
Happy new release to RK Lilley! Thanks so much for the chance 🙂
Kari says
What a Great review!!!
Thank you for the chance!!!
Molly Sturgeon Lyon says
Love RK Lilley and your reviews. Thanks for the chance.
Jenn says
Great Review…..can’t wait to read it
Amy P. says
I’m going to a book signing in May where R.K. Lilley will be signing. I bought the Tristan & Danika Series for it, and now I’m wondering if I should have bought this duet instead. Maybe I need both! 🙂 Thanks for your great reviews.
Ana's Attic says
Both! Those are my 2 favorites.
Sonja says
I haven’t read Breaking Him because I wanted to read them together, so that’s next on my reading list. Thank you for the amazing giveaways! ❤️
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Love RK Lilley can’t wait for this book ?❤️
Joanne B says
This series sounds fantastic. Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the great review.
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I need to tackle this series ASAP!!
kp says
Looks like a great read!
Lori Moore says
Awesome giveaway
Tiffany Johnson says
Looking forward to reading!
Michelle Abascal says
Can’t wait to read this book! I love Breaking Him and the other books by R.K. Lilley… Thanks for the chance! 😀
Stephanie J says
I’m looking forward to checking out this series as a whole. Thank you for the chance at the giveaway!
Victoria says
Thanks for sharing your awesome review!! I can’t wait to get my hands on this one 🙂
Cindy Myers says
Amazing review and thank you so much for the amazing chance.
Jenny Rapp says
Great review and an amazing writer. Can’t wait to read this book. Thanks!
Kim Perry says
I can’t wait to read Breaking Her!! Great review!
Crystal Bell says
Thank you for the giveaway!
Kumiko S says
Thanks so much for the amazing giveaway!
Esther Gerdzen says
Sounds great . It’s on my tbr . Thank you for the chance .
Rebecca Graham says
Awesome! LOVE R.K. Lilley! So excited about this book!
Maria Theresa Santos says
Thanks for the chance
Lee Todd says
congrats on the new release
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I can’t wait to read it!
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the book looks fantastic! What a great giveaway!
Marcy Meyer says
Sounds like a really good story. I like that you said it is completely unputdownable. Great new word for books!
Alexandra A says
Loveee this series!!
Margaret Weekes says
So looking forward to meeting R.K. Lilley at WBW.
Stephanie Watson says
Thanks for the giveaway!
karla Valenzuela says
I need this book in my life!!! thank you!!
Ashley J says
Amazing series. I LOVE RK’s writing 🙂
Roselle Torres says
I love this series and so excited to read Breaking Her!! <3
Sugar says
Just finished reading Breaking Her. I’m so sad it’s over!! What a great book!
Marisol says
Now I really have to read this book… Thanks for the great recommendations. I love your blog.
Lorna says
Love your blog. Been a fan for yrars. Thank yoi for all the hard work you do
Erika says
Looks like a great book! Thank you!
Cheryl Nasca says
I just finished Breaking Him and jumping into Breaking Her! Omg!
Deb James says
Thank you for the amazing giveaway.
Crystal Dorman says
LOve both of these books!!! was soooo disappointed when I finished them 🙁
Juana Esparza says
I enjoyed your review, and I would love to read both stories. I have added both books to my book wishlist.
Susan T. says
Sounds like an awesome read. Thanks for the chance.
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I love her books❤
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Sarah Scholz says
Great review and awesome giveaway 🙂 Sounds like a good book 🙂 Thank you for the chance 🙂
Hai says
Awesome review! I can’t wait to dive into this book!
Karen Gagnon says
oh crap! I mixed up my links for google+ and put them in the wrong spots in rafflecopter! Sorry 🙁
They are both there but links should be:
Post:
https://plus.google.com/117382123011625195867/posts/95qeFSABFPb
Wicked Weekend:
https://plus.google.com/117382123011625195867/posts/M37m5isHJeZ
That’s what happens before sufficient amount of coffee on Sunday morning! lol
natasha lamoreux says
I am super excited about this one!!! Thanks for sharing with us.
Victoria Dattilo says
great review. i cant wait to read it
erin f. says
Thank you so much for a great giveaway!!! can’t wait to read this 🙂
Rebecca says
I love Scarlett & Dante! This book was so much more then I could have even dreamed of!
bn100 says
looks different
Yvette S says
So nervous to finally start this series, I just know it’s going to wreck me! Thanks for the giveaway!
Anna B says
Thanks for the chance!
QuenKne Ma says
Wish I could be with all of you in April….so many great authors. I’ll be there is spirit. Have a BLAST!!!
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This book sounds intense! Thanks for the giveaway.
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Really enjoyed the review and I can’t stop staring at the cover.
Thomas Murphy says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Bridgett Wilbur says
This book sounds great and I would love to read it. ty.
Devine says
Sooooo awesome. Ty for doing all of this!!!