Broken

By: Megan Hart

Narrated by: Wanda Fontaine

Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

"My name is different every month: Brandy, Honey, Amy. Sometimes Joe doesn't even bother to ask, but he never fails to arouse me with his body, his mouth, his touch, no matter what I'm called or where he picks me up. The sex is always amazing, always leaves me itching for more in those long weeks until I see him again.

"My real name is Sadie, and once a month over lunch Joe tells me about his latest conquest. But what Joe doesn't know is that, in my mind, I'm the star of every X-rated one-night stand he has revealed to me, or that I'm practically obsessed with our imaginary sex life. I know it's wrong. I know my husband wouldn't understand. But I can't stop. Not yet."

For Adults Only. Explicit language. Must be 18 years of age to purchase.

©2007 Megan Hart (P)2007 Audible, Inc.
All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. This edition is published by arrangement with Harlequin Books S.A. All characters in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Critic reviews

"This is not a traditional romance but the story of a real and complex woman caught in a difficult situation with no easy answers. Well-developed secondary characters and a compelling plot add depth to this absorbing and enticing novel.? (Library Journal)

Megan Hart is brilliant-This was a really heavy

If you’ve listened to books by Megan Hart before, how does this one compare?

This was very heavy material. The lightheartedness that usually is intertwined is completely missing in this book. That's not to say it is a bad thing, it is just a lot darker and more serious. Not a 'fun' beach read. A good book though.

Have you listened to any of Wanda Fontaine’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, she is o.k.my favorite Megan Hart narrator is Elenna Stauffer

Was Broken worth the listening time?

Yes

Enjoyed this unique story.

Really enjoyed this story, with it’s well developed characters and insightful portrayal of a difficult situation. I also enjoyed the talented narrator. The only thing I didn’t like was the background music at the beginning and end of the story which I felt detracted from the ending particularly.

It was.... Ok... Not bad but not a favorite

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It was good... Just not one that I would listen to again.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Sad....

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Good easy listening

Any additional comments?

It was well written and easy listening...

This book was alright but not one I would recommen

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Not really it was really raunchy. Took a long time to get to the point of the story.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

More story less raunchiness

Let's be honest...

Because I have yet to read a review that says it, I’m just going to put this out there: I read romance to feel good. I read erotica to get turned on. And when this audiobook ended, I didn’t feel good and I definitely wasn’t turned on.

Although the story started out well-enough, the sex scenes became rather formulaic. M + F meet and decide to have sex. M touches F from the waist up. M and F touch one another from the waist down. M knows EXACTLY how to touch a woman (because, obviously, we’re all turned on by the same thing) and can bring them to multiple orgasms with his perfect, G-spot finding penis. (Can I use that word in a review? I guess we’ll find out…)

Those scenes alternate chapters with the main character, Sadie’s, first-person narrative describing her life with Adam, her quadriplegic husband. Trust me: this doesn’t make for uplifting listening. And yet, that part of the story was so beautifully real, eventually I found myself fast forwarding through the repetitive sex scenes (except for the second to last one with M + F/F/F which was hot!) just so I could find out what happens with Sadie and Adam. And then, rather abruptly, the story rushes to a conclusion. Although the conclusion was inevitable, given the sensitivity with which Sadie and Adam’s relationship was previously treated, I was surprised at how forced the ending felt.

Nonetheless, and mostly because there is a notable lack of well-written, well-narrated erotica on Audible, I can honestly say this book is better than average and I do not regret adding it to my Library. However, for those of you who are looking for the same things within this literary genre that I am, this audiobook doesn’t quite hit the mark.

EROTIC STORY: 3.0 stars
MAIN STORY: 3.5 stars

wonderfully realistic

Although I am new to listening to erotica, I found this book by Megan Hart very engaging. There is so much story and depth to the characters, the erotica takes a backseat. But, when it gets hot, it gets HOT! I was aroused one second and near tears the next. I have also listened to Dirty by her as well and liked it just as much. I can't wait for her to write another book.

Erotica with a story

Yes, this book has a lot of erotica in it, but it also has a good story. Try it you will like it.

Love erotica with a good story and happy ending

Lots of ups and downs in this story, I couldn't wait for the first Friday of the month stories from Joe.
You wont be disappointed with this book, detailed sex stories with a story between the stories and a good ending that leaves you satisfied.

Lovely and emotional

I love books that keep me on the edge of tears for hours. Megan Hart is fantastic at making her characters real and their struggles believable.

really good book.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, the story was great and the narrator was awesome.

Who was your favorite character and why?

wife bec/ she was so strong and dedicated.

Which character – as performed by Wanda Fontaine – was your favorite?

the wife.