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Shattered Ties (The Ties Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by K.A. Robinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 487 ratings
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With a former supermodel mother and a rock-and-roll legend father, Emma Preston has the best of everything. Nothing is as perfect as it seems though. After her parents divorce, she’s forced to live with her mother in a private Santa Monica community. Ignoring their parental roles, her mother becomes more focused on climbing the social ladder while her father is off on tour.

Growing up in a trailer park with his mother, Jesse is used to people looking down on him. When his mother begs him to submit an application for a scholarship to one of Santa Monica’s top private schools, he never expects to actually get it. When he does, he is forced to attend school with a bunch of rich kids. He ignores their stares as they judge him for having tattoos and a less than impressive car. As long as he has his surfboard and the guys at the tattoo shop, he knows he can make it through.

When Jesse shows up on the first day of school, Emma can’t help but be intrigued. Her mother would never approve of Emma talking to someone so poor, but she doesn’t care because something about Jesse draws her to him.

Jesse tries to hate Emma, but he discovers that he can’t resist her. Forced to hide their relationship from Emma’s mother and everyone else around them, things start to fall apart. When Jesse’s friend, Ally, decides to interfere, things go from bad to worse.

Can they survive their first love? Or will they be left with nothing more than shattered ties?

Book 1 of a 2 book series.

**18+ for sexual situations, cursing, and adult content.***
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 Torn Series:
 Torn: amzn.to/J6yzQp
 Twisted: amzn.to/1dPNZ5F
 Tainted: amzn.to/1gFRDOW
 Toxic: Logan's Story: amzn.to/1k7Ccnz
 Tamed: amzn.to/1rvZlQP

 Ties Series:
 Shattered Ties: amzn.to/1evcc6e
 Twisted Ties: amzn.to/1dG3yuH

 Breaking Alexandria: amzn.to/1uSDQPu

 Deception: amzn.to/1kzEHR7


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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GM0PF7A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ K.A. Robinson Publishing LLC (November 27, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 27, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1725 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Author K.A. Robinson is the New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon best selling author of The Torn Series, the Ties Series, and Breaking Alexandria. Her next book, Deception, will be released on October 3rd, 2014.

Torn Series:

Torn: http://amzn.to/J6yzQp

Twisted: http://amzn.to/1dPNZ5F

Tainted: http://amzn.to/1gFRDOW

Toxic: Logan's Story: http://amzn.to/1k7Ccnz

Tamed: http://amzn.to/1rvZlQP

Ties Series:

Shattered Ties: http://amzn.to/1evcc6e

Twisted Ties: http://amzn.to/1dG3yuH

Breaking Alexandria: http://amzn.to/1uSDQPu

Deception: http://amzn.to/1kzEHR7

For the LATEST updates, teasers, and giveaways, join her mailing list here: http://bit.ly/18Ec6X7

Please visit my Facebook page for more information:

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authorkarobinson.blogspot.com

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Georgette G
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2014
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I have to tell you KA Robinson did us good yet again.
This is a story about Jesse, a tattooed bad/good boy from the wrong side of town and Emma, the high class child of a prestigious ex-supermodel and rockstar father.
Emma isn't the typical spoiled little rich girl, she's just the opposite. She wants love and happiness and doesn't want to be defined by the money her parents have.
Jesse doesn't want the life that money and fame and all the things the "rich" have that he doesn't. He just wants to live his live and make his mother proud.
This story is about how two worlds become one...had me laughing, crying, aching and frustrated. I wish more people would see the world through the eyes of Jesse and Emma.
Will Emma and Jesse be able to overcome their social differences? Is there a chance for a happy ending? Read on and let us know your thoughts!
I gave this book 4.5 stars, again KA Robinson did NOT disappoint telling a great story!! I do recommend reading this one!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great chemistry and okay book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2014
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The two main characters had great chemistry! Emma and Jesse had a sweet connection that spanned many years. There are some hot love scenes and sweet dialog. I really liked how Jesse took the time to teach Emma how to surf and show her that good food can come from dive diners. This story reminded me of the movie "Pretty in Pink." It is that rich kid/poor kid romance.

Emma's parents were polar opposites. Although her Dad loved her, it came across to me that he was more of a friend, rather than a parent. Her Mom was image obsessed, and expected Emma to put on a show, in order to sustain appearances. Jesse's Mom, on the other hand, was adorable and totally present as a parental figure and then as a friend second. I thought Jesse's Mom was better described and believable.

I just had a hard time really feeling sorry for Emma or her home life. I didn't really feel like there was enough there to truly understand where her parents were coming from and what made up their actions toward parenting. It didn't add much to the story for me.

Also, this is knit picking - but most private schools require uniforms. I thought this was odd that there wasn't a dress code. Also, it was odd that one of the teachers had a talk with Jesse assuming he was a trouble maker because of his tattoos. It was an awkward conversation that didn't seem believable. It would have been one thing if the teacher pointed them out because of school policy, but to label and be so prejudice was strange. Additionally, for the principal to "understand" Jesse but yet side or not even try to help - another uncomfortable moment. I really wanted more school scenes, so I could understand this "rich" world that Emma grew up in.

I liked this book. I cannot say I loved it. It was a good, easy read. However, I only give 5 stars if I plan on reading the book again- even though I will read the second part of this series - this is a one-time read for me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Novel by an Amazing Author.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2013
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I have been waiting on the release of Shattered Ties for a long time now and the anticipation was a killer. However, I like to save books that I know will be good and that I've been truly looking forward to for a special occasion. So, when I purchased ST (the day it was released) I promised myself I would hold off until my upcoming vacation so I could read it on my eight hour flight. I thought, "Well, that would be really starting my vacation out right..." Anyway, I couldn't help but cheat, so I read the prologue and then a tiny bit of the first chapter before I made myself quit. I honestly looked forward to reading ST on my flight, more than I looked forward to my actual vacation. Needless to say, it didn't disappoint me at all. I think that K.A. Robinson has a heart for people and a talent for writing. This book really touched me. I grew up poor with a bad reputation that I had inherited from my family years before ever even being born. For someone like me, who never quite feels like they are good enough or belong, this story is a touching one. Emma and Jesse are such endearing characters and I found myself in love with both of them. It was hard to remember they were fictional. ST deserves five stars (or more if that was possible) and if you haven't read it yet, you totally should.
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Jubie
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved!
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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Love this series! I read the Torn series first and loved Chloe and Drake's story. After finishing that series I was excited to start this series and Ms. Robinson did not disappoint! Emma has rich parents and Jesse just has his mother and lives in a trailer park. Emma is down to earth and doesn't care about people's money. She looks at everyone the same and Jesse is so surprised that she is not stuck up when he begins attending her private high school on scholarship. They cannot avoid their attraction for each other but of course they are hounded by obstacles. This is a 2 book series so I'm ready to start the second one to see how their story ends. There is definitely a cliff hanger but this book is so worth the read! Absolutely loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lohnenswert!
Reviewed in Germany on October 19, 2014
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Toller, heißer und süßer Ya-Novel!

Das Ende bleibt offen und man muss sich einfach das 2. Buch kaufen.

Der Schreibstil von K.A. Robinson hat mir sehr gefallen, ich werde mir noch ein paar andere Serien als Leseprobe bestellen.
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Cate Lindsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Shattered Ties
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2014
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Loved this book. Great characters and a great storyline, a complete page turner. This author is now one of my favourites, her stories are always emotive and guarantee a rollercoaster ride. It takes a special person to make the words on a page jump straight into your heart and hang on right to the very end of the story.
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Connie
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!!!!
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2013
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I read this book in a day....I could not put it down! Emma was a very sweet caring girl and Jesse, who doesn't want a tattooed surfer boy?!

I have not been disappointed in any of K.A. Robinson's stories. She does an amazing job at reeling you in and this one did just that! The only thing I wish was different was how it ended...I wish he would have tried to convince her more!! I have high hopes for Emma & Jesse and hope to see book 2 sooner in 2014 than later.

I definitely recommend reading this!!!
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DonnaC
4.0 out of 5 stars Great YA/NA read, I need book 2!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2013
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Shattered Ties by KA Robinson
4 stars!!

"All I wanted was a princess castle."

I loved Shattered Ties, whilst it may seem that it has a similar premise to other books you may have read KA Robinson makes it different and puts her own little twists in there. Yes it is a case of rich girl falls in love with the boy from the poor side of town, but they have their own very unique story.

Maybe it was fate and destiny that Jesse and Emma met at school aged 17, Jesse winning a scholarship to go to the very prestigious school that Emma attended. Remembered by Jesse, but forgotten by Emma, their paths had already crossed when they were only 6 years old, in a sand box, in the "posh" park. Emma had been far from polite after being brain washed by her "social climber" of a mother, but this little altercation had a profound effect on Jesse and never would he be labelled as "trash" again. Thinking that Emma was the same as she was 11 years previous, Jesse was extremely wary but he soon found out that Emma was not the same little girl, in fact far from it.

"Don't you want to play with me?"
"I'm not supposed to play with you. My mommy said so."
"Why not?"
"Because you don't belong here, and you're trash." - Emma Bellokavich Preston - aged 6

Emma's parents were divorced, and to be honest if I was her father, I would be too. Her mother is Andria Bellokavich, she used to be a super model, but all she cares about is money, social standing and appearances in her affluent area of Santa Monica where they reside. She does not fraternize with anyone outside of her social class and looks down her nose at anyone that she deems is not worthy to be graced with her attention. She tries her hardest to push these traits onto Emma, but Emma is not like her one bit, she has her morals and despises her mother's attitude. Not that you can really call her a mother, between her blackberry and her social commitments she is never around, but that suits Emma just fine. Her father is Alexander Preston, he is a well-known member of a rock band called Seducing Seductresses, he is more on Emma's wave length, but his constant touring keeps them apart more than both of them would like. However, he is attentive, always calls and loves Emma to pieces as she does him. She just cannot wait till she is eighteen so that she can escape from her mother.

Jesse is adorable, you cannot help but feel for this guy. It is just him and his mum, in a trailer park, both working all the hours they can to make ends meet. His mum wants him to better himself, so she forces him to apply for one of three scholarships at the private school. This is the first time the scholarships have been offered and Jesse is surprised to find that he won one, however he is intelligent and it is deserved. He would have been content at the regular high school as all he aspires to be is a tattoo artist and really wants to just be left to do his apprenticeship when he finishes high school.

"Instead, I found out that you are one of the kindest people I've known. I love you, Emma, even if I shouldn't. I've battled with myself over this time and time again, but I can't deny it any longer."

Emma and Jesse meet on the first day of school and it soon becomes apparent that there is a connection there. She makes the effort to be friends and the more they hang out the more "friendly" they get. It soon becomes clear that their feelings run far deeper than either are willing to admit in the beginning. They are both scared as this a first for both of them. However, we all know what schools are like and there are some small minded kids in this school. The scholarship kids are never going to fit in and we all know how mean kids can be.

"My breath caught as I stared at him. Whatever was happening between us, I didn't want it to stop. I knew what we were doing was wrong, but I'd never felt anything so right in my life."

Emma needs to keep their relationship a secret, at least until she is eighteen, when her mother loses her control over her. This is always going to be a struggle and leaves both of them with a lot of soul searching to do and insecurities soon re-surface, but will they make them or break them?

I love forbidden romances, although the only person doing the forbidding is Emma's loathsome mother. I really enjoyed this story, there are a lot of serious undertones throughout the book that leave you thinking but I am so glad that Emma was her own person and had not become the spoilt little rich kid that her mother so desperately wanted her to be. She knew that there was more to life than money and all she wanted was a proper happy little family, whether she was rich or poor it didn't matter.

Without trying to give too much away, the ending had me reeling but the epilogue gave me hope but I am so not happy. I need to know what happens going forward and yes I want to know now!! It is an open ending, but not a cliff hanger, but it leaves you wanting more. You do connect to the characters and you just want to know what happens, well I did!

Side characters, loved them all except Ally, I could never connect with her and at the end I absolutely despised her, she has some real issues!

Overall, a great romantic read, I would say a YA/NA mix and I can't wait to see where KA Robinson takes Emma and Jesse next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Suprise
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2013
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This book turned out to be so much better than I ever thought it would be. The plot moved quickly. It was very well written. Typical bad boy from wrong side of tracks meets rich good innocent girl. But it was still a very good read.
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