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I'm a huge Lauren Dane, she has never disappointed me, until now. I think the characters are amazing and hilarious, I just wish they'd have done more. I felt that Tuesday spent too much time dwelling on her dead husband, and Ezra on having been a junkie. I would've enjoyed more interaction between them and less internal angst. I wish she had spent more time on things like the garage jam session and less time on who feels guilty and why. Also, I didn't believe that Tuesday would continue to allow her former in-laws to terrorize her like they did. That did not mesh with the personality of the character.
That said, I sincerely hope Ms Dane continues this series because these characters are so sexy, funny and lovable.


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Broken Open The Hurley Boys Lauren Dane 9780373779352 Books Reviews

I’m giving Ms. Dane’s Broken Open 4 Brazen Babes and I’ll tell you why. IMO, the story was a bit long in the teeth. It took too long for these two to admit their love for one another. Now, I got the whole issue of both Ezra’s (just love his name!) and Tuesday’s (loved her name too!) pasts. Ezra being a former heroin addict and dealing with the guilt of what he did to his family/friends as then “said” addict. Then Tuesday who is in some ways dealing with the guilt of feeling like she is betraying her now dead husband because of the strong attractions/feelings she’s having towards Ezra.

Both were equally strongly written characters, I liked how Ms. Dane portrayed them. But I have to give her major props on Tuesday’s character. Now before I go into this next statement…please some of ya’ll don’t get your panties or drawers in a bunch. Being that Ms. Dane is a white author, I as a WOC I am glad that she took the time to give little details on Tuesday’s character…that it seemed she did some research and didn't stereotype her character. Like how she noted how Tuesday had to wait on a particular hairstylists to come to their town in order to get her hair done or when she had to explain to Ezra why she needed to sleep with a scarf on her head when she stayed at his house (although I don’t think Ezra cared much if she did or didn't, lols). POC tend to get heavily written as a certain way, so again I’m glad Ms. Dane took the time to write Tuesday the way she deserved to be written. As a woman first, a woman who is struggling with her feelings about a man she is having an “intense” relationship with. I say intense because that’s how the relationship between Tuesday and Ezra was described.

She did indicate some racial tensions; Tuesday had an issue with someone. Although the issue itself and racial difference between Tuesday and Ezra were discussed, it did not take over the story.

Again, some of ya’ll do not get your panties/drawers tight. I personally feel that we shouldn’t have to read about race issues every time an IR/MC romance is written. Can it be stated/mentioned? YES! Of course, because let’s face it…even in today’s society, racial tensions/conflicts are out and about. And unfortunately, not everyone is happy to see people of different races get together and make happy families. But when I’m reading my romance, I myself want to get lost in the story…in the main couple’s love. NOW if race revolves around the plot/story arc or the couple’s relationship, then that is a different story.

Okay, I’m stepping off the stage and back into this review. The story is very character driven, you get a lot of both Tuesday and Ezra and I can appreciate that as a matter of fact, I loved it. BUT this also has me going back to my main point…the length and time it took for their HEA. Ya’ll, it just took too damn long. Hearing Ezra’s guilt and him not being able to forgive himself EVEN after his family did. Hearing Tuesday go on and on about how she was “okay” and her and Ezra’s relationship was just sex (good sex btw)…it was just at times just a bit too much. I was 7 hours into the audio and there were times I just wanted to skip over some of it all, but I didn't.

Things I loved

That Tuesday pushed but didn’t push Ezra. That she didn’t give up on him even when he was drowning in self loathing and shame. She made him want to come back for her.

The sense of family on both Ezra’s and Tuesday’s side was good. It was fun to hear the interactions with their parents/siblings.

I adored the relationship between Tuesday and Natalie (her best friend and Ezra brothers girlfriend…see how this all ties in *big grin*) It was so heartfelt and something so deep. You knew these two ladies got each other.

Even though this is a rocker in this romance, the story wasn't overblown with bands issues. Things were mentioned but she didn't go into a lot of detail. Again, this is a character driven story.

The sex scenes were done well and I liked how the narrator handled them. She more described them; you didn’t hear all the moans and grunts…so I liked that. Sometimes, it doesn't sound so good when you’re listening to the audio…folks almost sound uncomfortable.

The narrator did a fine job. She handled the voices of each character awesomely and trust me; she had a lot of characters to cover. So kudo’s to her for pulling it all off.

Come to Jesus moment

Now I admitted that Tuesday was a strong character BUT her mother-in-law…ooooooo ya’ll! Ain’t that much patience in the entire world. Her ass and HER husband’s too would have been beat into the ground a long time ago, probably before the husband passed away. Especially given the fact that Tuesday’s husband didn't have a good relationship with the jackasses anyway, I’m telling ya’ll ass KICKED! I really wanted someone in this story to commit murder on these people. A bloody, horrible, painstakingly slow death murder!

All and all… a good story, good on audio too. I say add it to your pile. Ms. Dane did a good job with the characters and the story itself (although she took forever with it, lols) Tuesday and Ezra are characters you will love, their story too. A recommended read if you are looking for a sexxy contemporary romance and you don’t mind a little country in your rockers or a little color to your romance.
When you get a story that you consider a gift you treasure it,because that is exactly what you are going to get with this story.This was such a wonderful love story and it was all so grown up.There are moments in this story that stop you in your tracks hexadecimal good and done so well.There are moments when you love the main characters so much that you actually can see this as it unfolds.There are times when the heat is coming off the pages ,times when it so sexy you just grin,times it just out right laugh out loud good.This is how a romance and drama is supposed to be done were when you are reading it seems so effortless.Also the issue of race was handled so well and done with class.This has got to be one the best IR romances I've read and especially when it doesn't take center stage.Well Done.This was a great addition to what is shaping up to be a really solid series.
Once again Lauren Dane has crafted a superbly evocative and sexy story with unique and engaging characters. I really enjoyed The Best Kind of Trouble and didn't possibly think the series could get any better. Well, how wrong I was in that assumption. Broken Open definitely ups the ante with two characters who are perfect together in their brokenness.

Tuesday Eastwood and Ezra Hurley were well thought out and well-rounded as individuals and as a couple. They were both saddled by past experiences and tragedies and I was wholly enjoyable watching them navigate the rocky times in between the smooth and sexy ones. Tuesday was recovering from the premature death of her husband. She lived her life in a state of numbness for several years -- only surviving and not thriving. She does give in to the needs of her body and engages in fleeting affairs with men. She meets them at hotels though, never intertwines her life with theirs in any manner. That is until she meets Ezra. Ezra inspires feelings in her that she hasn't felt since her husband. Actually, and as time goes on, her feelings for Ezra are even stronger than the feelings she has for her husband. As she struggles to deal with her burgeoning feelings and strong desire for Ezra, she also battles her guilt. Guilt for surviving. Guilt for moving on. Guilt for giving her heart to another man. A man who is also struggling with his own personal demons. Ezra Hurley was THE man behind Sweet Hollow. He was the front man and music creator until heroin took it all away from him. With the help of his family, Ezra battled himself back from a very dark place. But he too feels guilt because of the devastation he wreaked on his family. Watching the romance unfold between Ezra and Tuesday was bittersweet with lots of sexy moments woven throughout it. Ezra intentionally kept Tuesday at a distance when it came to all but her body, and Tuesday was subtly pushing her way forward. She gave Ezra the space he needed to process his feelings but that in turn caused her discomfort. As usual, the Hurley family was there to support them as they found their way to a lasting love.

For those who have read and enjoyed Dane's Brown and Chase series, you will most certainly enjoy The Hurley series as well. She manages to get family and human dynamics spot-on. Her families aren't perfect and they don't always have a mom, a dad, and 2.5 children. But what her families do have is love, affection, and support, even for people not born into them. Close friends and lovers are always taken into the family-fold and it is the same with the Hurley's. I loved, loved, loved, the scene where Michael stood up for Tuesday in the feed store. He was not going to allow someone talk to Tuesday in an unseemly manner. His affection for her was apparent. And then again, at the gallery opening when Tuesday's in-laws (of her deceased husband) came to call to ruin her night. Michael, Ezra, and her father Greg presented a unified front to protect her. That was one of my most favorite scenes in the story. Another thing that Dane does well is handling unpleasant scenarios. So, as well as she handled Erin, Todd, and Ben relationship in Laid Bare, she handled Ezra and Tuesday's equally well in Broken Open. Very well, in fact. The challenges of blacks in America and interracial couples was addressed in a manner that made it present but didn't overwhelm the story. An issue came up, it was addressed, and the couple moved on. The issues were not discounted but I appreciated how the story was very much about the romance between the characters and NOT the color of their skin.

I highly recommend Broken Open and The Best Kind of Trouble for anyone looking for a sweet and sexy contemporary romances that focuses on multidimensional characters with real life issues.
I'm a huge Lauren Dane, she has never disappointed me, until now. I think the characters are amazing and hilarious, I just wish they'd have done more. I felt that Tuesday spent too much time dwelling on her dead husband, and Ezra on having been a junkie. I would've enjoyed more interaction between them and less internal angst. I wish she had spent more time on things like the garage jam session and less time on who feels guilty and why. Also, I didn't believe that Tuesday would continue to allow her former in-laws to terrorize her like they did. That did not mesh with the personality of the character.
That said, I sincerely hope Ms Dane continues this series because these characters are so sexy, funny and lovable.