I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I DNF the first book based on the "uncle" love and won't be reading this continued title.

This was… something. A bit dark right off the bat and lots of TRIGGER talk of SA. The entire dynamic between the two main characters felt off to me and I just couldn’t get behind them together. AND THEN THE TWIST … made me feel even weirder.

I don’t know, this one wasn’t for me, but I appreciate the work the author put into it.

(Thank you, Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.)

I. Love. This. World. Beyond thrilled to read whatever comes next from this author. It's unexpected. It's emotional. It's relatable. I didn't want it to end.

I read All Torn Up #1 and I felt questionable the ENTIRE time, this made me come into reading book #2 with apprehension and when I tell you that I was put into a chokehold by this book and that it kept me up until 3AM to finish it, I am NOT lying. That's when I know I'm in love with the book. Carian Cole did a wonderful job of showing growth, and struggle with sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress, trauma, and dealing with the inner turmoil of vanity and a massive change from high school to adult life. I also loved the difference from most novels to Carian's on how Holly's parents treated her which was unique on its own. Being able to read Holly's inner thoughts in the middle of scenes, and seeing her thinking grow from childish, to adult was beautiful and in and of its own accord healing to an extent. It can be so hard to understand enjoying sex post SA, and seeing someone wrap their head around it was somewhat beautiful.

DNF’d book one at 15%
so I will not be reading this book.
I unfortunately could not get past the “uncle” dynamic, i've read similar stories and was fine with it
but this one seemed to be just a bit..."more"

Torn was my first Carian Cole book and I'm so grateful that I was able to read Tied so soon after. The author dishes out a sweet tale of 2 broken people who are helping each other heal, interlaced with trauma and some dark themes. This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride!

- Dual POV
- Pet fox
- Rescuer to friend to lover
- Abducted FMC
- Tortured and protective MMC
- Spicy
- It was always you
- Beauty and the Beast vibes (but add tattoos and spice)

Thank you Forever Publishing for my advance review copy!

At first I wasn’t sure I would like this book because I tried Book 1 and ended up DNFing because the tropes just weren’t for me, but I decided to still give this one a chance and I’m really glad I did! Despite the tragic events that happen to them Tyler and Holly’s romance was so sweet and wholesome. It was beautiful seeing them heal themselves and each other.

It did feel like the story could have dug a little deeper especially in regards with dealing with their trauma. And the last chapter felt a bit rushed. But I loved the full circle of their story together and it was a great romance overall!

I couldn't get enough of this one! the MMC was dreamy and quickly became my new book boyfriend. honestly I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I thought I would. im excited to read the next one!

I really liked this one as well! It was so sad but also such a beautiful story about two broken people who are helping each other heal. Throughout the healing process, they become soulmates. All the feels with this book. I didn’t love it as much as the first book but I still really enjoyed it. The fact that they have a fox as a pet🥹 it gave me fox and the hound vibes. This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I love her writing style. Thank you NetGalley for my ARC!

Tied was really hard for me to read. Not because it was bad...in fact, it was really really good! Rather, it was hard to read because of all the emotions I felt reading it! A total emotional rollercoaster for me and I do not regret one second of it! Highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley, Carian Cole and Forever for giving me the chance to read both Tied & Torn!
Really enjoyed them both!

Loved book two in this series! So grateful for the gifted copy. I appreciated learning more about this story after a brief appearance I. N torn

Two broken people finding each other and making a new life and healing what is broken. Rescuer to friend to lover. I loved every page and wished that there would have been an epilogue. This was a beautiful heartbreaking story that I couldn't put down.

Heartbreaking and sweet at the same time! I absolutely loved this book! The character growth as they learn to love after trauma is captivating.

I require HEA and this one did not disappoint!

If you like to feel all the feelings in a single book, this one is for you!

Dual POV, Spicy, Abducted FMC, It Was Always You, Tortured MMC, Protective MMC

This book is an emotional rollercoaster with dark themes and trauma. Both Tyler and Holly have suffered greatly and are both ostracized from their loved ones finding solace only with each other. The way they are able to care for each other and help each other heal from their pasts is heart wrenching as they learn it's okay to depend on someone else and to ask for help when you need it. I felt the ending of the book to be a little abrupt but satisfying.

Tied by Carian Cole starts with a young man rescuing a girl from an unimaginably traumatic experience. She was kidnapped and abused for eleven years until Tyler pulls her out of a hidden pit in the woods. He then, without question, kills her abuser with his bare hands when the monster attacks them both. Since I hadn't read the summary, I was shocked by the violence and the trauma introduced in the very first pages. BUT--I will say I loved the book. I haven't personally experienced anything close to the trauma described in the book so I can't speak to the accuracy or the authenticity of the events or emotions, but the story was compulsively readable, and I was rooting for Tyler and Holly's happy ending from start to finish.

If reading about trauma (including kidnapping, sexual assault, substance abuse, and more) bothers you, I might recommend skipping this one, even though I can report that it has a beautiful, redemptive ending.

Thank you Forever Publishing for my advance review copy.

This was a first for me and I’m def going back to read the first in the series asap! I really like the dynamic of the couple and how they have issues to overcome. The heroine really had a crappy past. I liked how the hero saved her and cared for her as well. This had all the beauty and the beast vibes going on but with a little more tattoos and spice;) It was an enjoyable romance for sure!

Omg..... this book. So much horrific life events that occur in a short period. These events become the foundation to a beautiful full circle love story. I love the story of Ty and Holly. It's a slow burn. They helps each other heal individually and together.

I loved how patient Ty was with Holly, and I loved how Holly just kept showing up and gave Ty confidence. The texting conversations between them were sweet and innocent.

This is the second book in the series, but definitely can be read as a stand alone book.

Thank you to Netgalley, Carian Cole, and the publishers for this free ebook. This review is 100% my own and honest review.

5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One thing that I’ve come to expect from Carian Cole is a story that will absolutely destroy my heart. It has never taken me longer than 24 hours to read a book from this author. Her stories pull you in and hold you by the neck until you finish. For me anyway!

Tyler rescues Holly from her abductor after finding her in the woods. She has to spend time learning to be in society again after be isolated and abused for over a decade. She forms a tentative friendship with Tyler, hoping to thank him for saving her life. This book made me feel all types of extreme emotions. Extremely sad for Holly and Tyler. But I was so happy and hopeful as everything continues to unfold. Fated mates in a contemporary setting with a tragic past that touches both of them.

I’ll never forget this story. I just want to scream about it to everyone! It was beautiful and unique 🥰No spoilers but it’s absolutely worth the read! If you like emotional reads, I’d recommend this one that includes healing and for both main characters.

Highly Recommend this book to romance readers and those who like ones that make you feel deeply! I huge thank you to the author and Forever for an advanced copy of this book for review. I loved the All Torn Up series!

Wow I did not see this book packing the emotional punch that it did! Absolutely loved the characters- heartbreak, healing and all! Absolutely would recommend!