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Break It Down by April Canavan | Book Review

Jul. 27, 2021

Get ready to have the feels you could ever imagine wrapped up in one book. This is a must read series and author in my opinion. April Canavan can weave a story like no other.

Break It Down by April Canavan | Book Reviewfive-stars
Break It Down by April Canavan
Series: Birch Police Department #4
Genres: Romantic Suspense

Chloe
A folded up flag is all that remains.
My brother lost overseas.
And every single day, I face the man responsible.
The man who couldn't save him.
I know he’s watching me.
He owes me, and he knows it.
So when I claim the debt, I don’t expect a fight.
Especially not one that leads to the best sex I’ve ever had.
Now I just have to convince him to let me go.
Because I’m not strong enough to walk away.

Ian
The sight of her holding that flag will haunt me until the day I die.
One night. One mistake. One failed mission.
Two families ruined forever.
The right thing to do is walk away.
Especially when I see rage in her eyes.
She doesn’t need the trouble I’ll bring her way.
There’s only one thing I’m good for.
And it sure as hell doesn’t include fixing her problems.
With my expertise, I can break her down and tear her apart.
I just can’t put her back together again.
But she’s in my blood, and I can’t let her go.
She might be shattered and broken, but I never wanted her perfect.
I just want her.

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This is the fourth book in the Birch Police Department series and I swear these books just keep getting better and better. Ian and Chole have been in love with one another for years. However, she breaks it off when her brother, Kevin, dies. Now with Kevin’s help they will find their way back to one another.

Okay, this book had all of my emotions going crazy. I read this why I was in the hospital and I am pretty sure some of the crazy heart monitor readings are because of this book. It took me on such a rollercoaster ride.

One thing about April Canavan is that she throws no punches. If the story leads you to hurt and heartache she goes there. Need a some twists and turns that will make you hold your breath? She has those for you as well.

This was truly an amazing read and I can’t wait for Terri and Logan to get their story. I can only imagine the ride that one will take us on.

five-stars

About April Canavan

I live on chaos and coffee, and you’ll find it running through every single one of my stories.

First of all, I absolutely abhor writing anything biographical. In any form. I’m terrible at it, and I have the very firm belief that no one wants to know who I am. You’re here for books, right? But that doesn’t mean I’m off the hook.

I grew up sneaking over to my great grandmother’s to read her Harlequin novels. Those were delivered once a month in a ginormous box, and from the age of ten, she let me devour them in their entirety. I fell in love with romance, even the clean kind. And that, undoubtedly, led to many days and nights with my face buried in a book and the discovery that I wasn’t happy unless my hair was up, and I had a story in my hand.

I never wanted to write. I wanted to read. ALL the words. Until someone pointed out to me that I’d been writing my entire life. I just needed to put the book in my hand down and pick up a pen.

Once I started, I found out that I couldn’t stop. Now, I’m always writing. Or reading. Or chasing my son through the house to get the elusive hug he thinks I don’t need.

Oh, and I’m a Leo… which is completely on-point if you know me at all. I love being the center of attention. On my terms. When I can stay at home in my pajamas. With lots and lots of coffee on hand. And maybe a few snacks.

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  1. heather says

    July 28, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    I so love getting into a good book series and this one sounds like one that I would really enjoy.

    Reply
  2. Judy Thomas says

    July 28, 2021 at 11:54 pm

    It sounds like a very emotional read & very sad.

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  3. Sandra Dufoe says

    July 29, 2021 at 8:29 am

    Sounds like a good series to read will have to look into it.

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  4. bn100 says

    July 29, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    sounds emotional

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  5. Adriane says

    July 29, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    It sounds pretty heavy

    Reply
  6. Christy+Peeples+DuBois says

    July 29, 2021 at 8:29 pm

    It sounds like another good one. I read a few different genres however I find most biographical books rather boring, or maybe I should say that they certainly aren’t the keep me up at night reading kind of books.

    Reply
  7. Piroska says

    October 30, 2021 at 7:24 pm

    This sounds like a fabulous book and series.

    Reply
  8. Phyllis Huebbe says

    November 22, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    I like the cover and plot line!

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  9. Adriane says

    November 30, 2021 at 11:40 pm

    All the feels? Cool 🙂

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  10. Eva Millien says

    December 12, 2021 at 9:16 pm

    Sounds like my kind of book! Thanks for sharing it and your review with me and have a wonderful holiday season!

    Reply
  11. Shirley O says

    December 13, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Sounds like a great book! I will have to check it out.

    Reply
  12. Adriane says

    December 15, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    Not a fan of brutal relationships

    Reply
  13. Bea LaRocca says

    December 20, 2021 at 11:54 pm

    I like the cover and synopsis, this sounds like a must read book and series for me. Thank you for sharing your awesome review

    Reply
  14. Chelsea B says

    January 10, 2022 at 10:01 pm

    Sounds like a fantastic read!

    Reply
  15. Adriane says

    March 21, 2022 at 1:14 am

    Wow – sounds intense

    Reply
  16. Phyllis Huebbe says

    May 21, 2022 at 4:49 pm

    This book sounds like a very sexy read.

    Reply
  17. Phyllis Huebbe says

    July 25, 2022 at 1:34 pm

    Sounds like a steamy read.

    Reply
  18. Derek T says

    January 28, 2023 at 6:07 am

    I’d break down too if I could never have carbs like that poor guy…

    Reply
  19. Aline Azevedo says

    February 27, 2023 at 11:18 am

    SUPER EXCITED TO START THIS NEW SERIES!

    Reply

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