Shattered Diamonds

Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems, Book 1

De: Ann Omasta

Narrado por: Ann Omasta

She let everyone down. He stunned the people of their small town. Can these broken souls heal each other or are some scars too deep to mend?

Josie Michaels has dedicated her entire life to winning an Olympic gold medal. When an injury steals her ability to swim competitively, her entire life crashes down around her.

Alex Biggs is a heartbroken father doing his best to raise a happy, healthy little girl, even though he is in the center of the biggest scandal the seaside Maine town of Brunswick Bay Harbor has ever seen - his wife, Claire, is missing, and almost everyone thinks he's behind her disappearance.

Josie needs a job, and the only one she's qualified for is being a nanny to Alex's adorable daughter, Hannah. Will working for the town's most notorious murder suspect bring Jo the purpose she craves, or will it prove to be a deadly mistake?

Fans of Bella Andre, Marie Force, and Melissa Foster are sure to enjoy this pause-resisting contemporary romance series.

Will Josie and Alex find a way to heal each other and move on from their tragic pasts, or has their path to happiness already been crushed beyond repair? Find out now in Shattered Diamonds.

This exciting romance novel has been known to make listeners desperate to dive into the next book in this binge-worthy series. You've been warned!

©2019 Ann Omasta (P)2019 Ann Omasta

A Slow Burn Romance & Cliffhanger

This is a wonderful slow burning romance about two broken souls trying to live their lives after tragedy. Ann Omasta writes her characters with heart and very real emotions. There's romance, steam, humor and heartbreak. I really didn't care for how the town inhabitants were so judgmental but that's generally the way it goes. It seems when tragedy strikes the community either bands together to support each other or they turn their backs and judge everything. Ann Omasta wove her words to pull the listener/reader into the story with ease and heart. I also enjoyed her narration. As with her other book she narrated, my only complaint is that she needs to work on her male voices. She does a good job with everything else. I really enjoyed listening to this story and am looking forward to hearing book two...need to know what else happens. :)

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Josie & Alex!

The perfect mix of romance and mystery, Ann Omasta has woven a story of two people trying to find their new normal. Josie Michaels had her dream of becoming an Olympic swimmer shattered. Coming to work att her aunt's diner, she found her place was better suited working the summer as a nanny for Hannah. Hannah has been having a tough time since her mother went missing. Alex, her father has been accused of her murder, and in this small town, both are treated cruelly. Now with Josie there, a new sense of warmth is being shared, not only with Hannah, but a slow burning passion with Alex. Will these two be able to find love and live in this small town? I love this start to the series. Omasta has delivered a story with broken characters, and I really liked that while a healing has begun, it's a very slow process. There is nothing easy, it feels realistic and at times the brutal honesty is heart wrenching. And the twist is a surprise and leaves me wanting book two! Narrated by the author, Ann Omasta brings the story to life just as she has written it. I enjoyed her voice and found her portrayal a great escape!

wow

this books is really good. I loved listening to it. I am going on to the next book in the series!!!

3.5 Stars and a Cliffhanger Alert!

I listened to the audio version of this book.

I felt sorry that Alex was ostracized by the people of the town in which he grew up. My initial thought was wondering what kind of people lived there, and were the police even investigating Claire being missing?

It was obvious from the beginning that Josie and Alex would develop a relationship, especially since she was the only person interacting with him. To top it off, Josie and Hannah were crazy about each other.

My main issues with this book was that it was a little too long for it to end up being a cliffhanger. I wouldn't have bothered to get started had I known it ended in a cliffhanger. I try to avoid them.

The narration was ok. It was more like someone reading the book to me than someone who was really engaged in the story. I would give this book 3.5 stars.

I voluntarily listened to and reviewed this audio book received from the author.

Great Read

Shattered Diamonds (Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems, #1) was another great read by Ann Omasta. Josie had spent her entire life dedicated to winning Olympic gold. Unfortunately she gets injured and it steals her ability to competitively swim. She returns to Maine to work at her aunt’s diner even though she was a terrible waitress. Her aunt convinces her to work as a nanny for Alex’s daughter. Alex’s wife went missing a year ago and everyone in the town believes that he murdered her. After fighting attraction for each other, they finally have to admit that there are sparks between the both of them. I loved reading Alex and Josie’s story and can’t wait to read more in this series.

Great Story!!

As I listened to this story, I was kept on the edge of my seat…expecting Alex’s missing wife to pop up at any time… The romance between Alex and Josie was a slow burn that was destined to combust. Add in Alex’s young daughter, Hannah, and you get a sweet romance that will grab your interest in finding out what will happen next. Yes, this story ends in an unexpected cliff hanger and you will definitely want to listen to the next book as soon as it is released! I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

Very good except for the cliffhanger

This author is new to me and I was curious about this audiobook.
The story centers around Alex Briggs, his daughter Hannah and Josie Michaels.
Alex’s wife Claire, has disappeared and the townspeople belief he’s responsible and have ostracized him.
Josie, was an Olympic contender until an injury derails her. By chance, she ends up being a nanny for Hannah. This starts a tentative friendship and maybe more between this new unit.
This is a touching story but I have to confess, I was not happy with the cliffhanger, something I avoid when I purchase books and /or audios. Because of that , the rating was not higher.

beautiful love story

This book started out with Alex being a villain in the eyes of the community due to the disappearance of his wife. The local diner's owner played matchmaker offering her niece Josie as a nanny/babysitter to Alex, hoping they would fall in love.
They dance around their feelings until late in the book, but the precious daughter helps both of them. The surprise ending has me wanting more to see what happens next.
Loved this book and highly recommend it for your listening enjoyment.

Is he a murderer?

This audible was so good! I enjoyed the storyline and the characters and the narrator! I normally am not a fan of one narrator doing all of the characters but Ann Omasta did a fantastic job! I cannot wait to read/listen to Shining Pearls next!

Loved it

There were a couple areas where there was to much explaining done. Other than that the story is really good, I couldn't stop listening.

Normally I avoid stories where the author narrates their own books, but Ann Omasta does a really good job. Can't wait for the next book in this series.

I was provided a free copy at my request. I freely post my honest review.