Title: Flawed Love
Series: House of Obsidian #2
Author: Bella Jewel
Release Date: July 7, 2015
Blurb:
Rainer Torrence is everything I could have wanted in my life and more.
He became my best friend when I was Thirteen years old.
From then on, we were inseparable. He was my first love and my first heartbreak.
But I always thought it was forever.
Until his Father died and things went bad.
Then suddenly, he disappeared.
Ten years and I didn’t see or hear from him.
Then came the call I’d be praying for– he was back in town.
Only the man I remembered is not him.
This man is quiet, deadly, and so incredibly beautiful.
He also doesn’t remember me.
He looks into my eyes, and he sees nothing.
Nothing.
So, I let him believe I’m just a girl that walked into his bar.
I let him believe I’m just a friend.
I let him use me on the cold, dark nights.
I let him believe that I am as emotionless about our relationship as he is.
I just let the secret go on and on.
But all secrets have an end, don’t they?
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Review by: LEEANN
What I love about Bella Jewel is that from the 1st word of any of her books she has you hooked.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Flawed Love, because yes, I knew who Rainer was to Pippa but that is all I Knew.
I had no clue about his past life before he met Pippa because he never really told her much. What I have learnt from
this book is so far from what I would have guessed it’s not even funny.
Emali aka Mali or Emy knows Rainer from his previous life before Pippa. Rainer’s story is one of heartbreak and devastation.
No one should suffer as he has, but these are the cards he was dealt.
This is an intricate story of love, loss & betrayal that will hold you captivated from start to finish & leave you wanting more.
I found myself saying the F word a lot while reading this because it was so easy to get caught up in the story and feel the emotions
of all 3 characters in this book. Then I got to the end and found I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Rainer just yet, but thems the breaks, life will go on!!
This book is written in both past tense & the here and now so that it makes it easy to see how everyone is linked together and makes the story
easy to follow.
Bella Jewel has her own unique style of writing that brings her characters to life in a way that makes it easy to connect with them and
allows the story to flow seamlessly from start to end.
I absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to anyone and everyone!
5++ Stars
Review by: ERIN
I was so friggin happy to get this book!
I have wanted to read Rainer’s story since he came on the scene in Pippa and
Tyke’s book! He is truly a tortured soul. He has been through something truly
horrifying and come out a survivor. His relationship with Pippa is beautiful,
but at the same time, too dependent on both sides. He is a strong, courageous
man who is taking his life day by day. He is a truly beautiful soul.
Emailie (Emy, Mali) is also a very
strong character. She has been through the ringer herself. She has survived the
loss of the only man she has truly ever loved. However, she can be a
glutton for punishment. She is a very patient person when she knows what she
wants.
I loved the
“feels” in this story. I cried for both characters throughout the story. I ugly
cried at the end. It was very emotional and addictive. The storyline flows
effortlessly even with a couple twists thrown in there. The author knows how to
write a truly epic story. Her attention to detail is amazing. I felt so in tune
with the characters. I could not put the book down.
5 Stars
Review by: SAM
Flawed Love is a
fantastic continuation in the 'House of Obsidian' series. I was buzzing to get
my hands on Rainer's story and Bella Jewel gave me everything I wanted from
this book!!!
This story holds two of
my absolute favourite themes!!! Friends to Lovers AND Second Chance Romance!!!
So if either of these themes are favourites for you, then this book is an
absolute must!!!
Emalie has loved Rainer
since she was just a girl. Always looking up to him, wanting him to notice her
not just as a buddy, not just as a sister like figure, but as a beautiful girl
who he could fall in love with.
Years later, Mali is
now a woman who never let go of her feelings. Hearing that Rainer is back in
town, she thinks she must go to him to see if he remembers her and the
connection they had. Looking completely different now, she is still sure he
will remember, but her world falls apart when there is absolutely zero
recollection.
Mali is a really strong
and beautiful character. Her actions were real, and I adored the flashbacks so
I could see her growth in character from girl to woman. I loved her sass and
the humour she put into a lot off the dialogue. But I also felt her hurt,
sadness and the eternal love she has felt for Rainer.
Rainer may be
physically free from the HELL he endured, but mentally and emotionally, he is
one tortured man. I loved his strength, I love that he is still fighting the
demons in his head and hasn't given up. Sometimes I seriously wanted to punch
the guy in the face for his actions, but LOVED that he got the wake up call he
needed!
The steamy scenes were
ABSOLUTELY SMOKIN' and I swear Rainer has one helluva dirty mouth!!!!!
This story held really
heartfelt moments and I know this is a book I will read again. If you want a
fast read, that still packs the punch, grips you and makes you feel so damn
happy in the end, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!!!!
I really really wanted
more Rainer POV's. I would like to have seen how he felt about Mali back when
they were young and how he felt when their world's collided for a second time!
That may be because I'm a greedy reader and want ALL THE WORDS or because it
would have made me feel Rainer's character on a much deeper level!!!!
This is an excellent continuation
of a great series!!! And I cannot wait for the next book!!!!!
4 Stars
Review by: FIDAH
Flawed Love is the second book in the House of Obsidian series. Just like the first book, I took quite some time to decide on a rating because the story had a very intricate and complex plot. The writing was very gripping and compelling. However, unlike the first book where I had trouble with the plot, I was more uncomfortable with one of the main characters.
I really liked how like the previous book, the story is divided into the past and present and we went back and forth between these two timelines. Because of this, I really enjoyed reading the past and being able to grasp onto these characters more. Emalie is such a lovely and strong woman. I felt for her more than a couple of times. It was so easy to just fall in love with her character and support her through her tough times. On the other hand, Rainer is a little bit more dark and complex. Obviously he's been through a lot, which makes him to be a very courageous man. I felt for him. Unfortunately, there were some parts to him that I disliked. The biggest flaw that he had was his mistreatment towards Emalie. I don't want to go into too much detail, but it was very unfair for Emalie.
All in all, I really enjoyed the sequel. It had a strong plot with great characters. A book you have to pick up if you love a dark and compelling read, especially if you've read the first book.
4 Stars
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Meet Bella Jewel:
Bella Jewel is a self published, USA Today bestselling author. She’s been publishing since 2013. Her first release was a contemporary romance, Hell’s Knights which topped the charts upon release. Since that time, she has published over five novels, gaining a bestseller status on numerous platforms. She lives in North Queensland and is currently studying editing and proofreading to further expand her career. Bella has been writing since she was just shy of fifteen years old. In Summer 2013 she was offered an ebook deal through Montlake Romance for her bestselling modern day pirate series, Enslaved By The Ocean. She plans to expand her writing career, planning many new releases for the future.
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