Unbroken

A Small Town, Second Chance, Romantic Suspense (Amber Ridge, Book 4)

De: Nyssa Kathryn

Narrado por: Maxine Mitchell, JF Harding

This time, she comes first. No matter the cost.

Life with her husband had become an endless waiting game: waiting for him to return from missions, waiting for a baby that never came, waiting for his mother to accept her. So after years of IVF, loneliness, and endless heartbreak, Indie Reed made the impossible choice—she left her husband. But a year later, shortly after returning her unsigned divorce papers, Colt comes home…and Indie needs to decide if she’s strong enough to let him in again.

One mistake cost Colt Reed the most important thing in his life: his wife. Now he’s left the Marines for one reason—to get her back. It wasn’t a sacrifice; it was a decision. Because one year without her felt like a lifetime. He didn’t choose her when he should have. Didn’t notice how his job was affecting her…how she spiraled deeper into depression with each failed round of IVF…or how his own family was treating her. Now, he won’t stop fighting until Indie understands she’s his only priority.

But as Indie and Colt begin to rebuild what’s broken, not only does his mother turn out to be more of an obstacle than he ever imagined…but the deadbeat father he hasn’t seen in more than twenty-five years suddenly returns. And it’s far from a happy reunion.

A Small Town, Second Chance, Romantic Suspense from Bestselling Author Nyssa Kathryn.

©2025 Nyssa Kathryn (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing

Colt & Infie are my favorite!

This is probably one of the most emotional second chance romances I have ever listened to. Sweetening the listening pleasure was narrators Maxine Mitchell and J.F. Harding. These two definitely aided in my love of the story. Both have honed their craft and I always know I will have no problems listening to them. It was refreshing to hear Maxine in different setting than what I have been listening to her in. And J.F., it really doesn't matter what he is narrating, I am going to enjoy it but I feel like he excels at these military characters. Performed in duet style I wasn't sure how they would sound together though I should have known they would sound amazing. Both know how to make the listener feel the emotions of the character and when JF does that whisper thought, talk thing he does...I absolutely love it!

I knew Colt and Indie were going to be emotional just from the little glimpse I got of them in Untouched. We learned that they are separated and Indie has been attempting to get a divorce from Colt all while he was refusing to sign because he was coming home to win her back.

My heart broke so many times for Indie during this story because she really does still love Colt and clearly that man is head over heels for her. He is willing to take things as long as the end result is her back in his arms. When trouble shows up Indie is left with no choice but to let Colt stay at what was once their home. The pull to each other is so strong even being in the same house doesn't work, Indie tells Colt three words erasing the distance of the last year, "I need you." As they try to build a new life together there are people constantly getting in the way.

Nyssa Kathryn knows how to write a second chance couple. The love that these two have for each other is so strong you can feel it with her words. No matter how many obstacles they come across Colt is not letting Indie go! He even stands up to his mother, who I really despised through the majority of the book but I guess I started to warm up to her by the end. I am very much looking forward to Noah's story next.

Still searching for my breath . . .

🥹 Wow. Just. Wow. I knew Indie and Colt’s story would leave an impression. These two needed to heal in a way that only the two of them could do on their own, and as a married couple. Their heartbreak through infertility but strength is hard to put into words. Add in a mother who will do anything to protect her child even if she doesn’t realize how bad she is hurting him. They continuously choose each other no matter the circumstances. They give each other the space to find themselves. The rollercoaster to their happy ever ending with the ultimate surprise was impossible to put down, well, hit pause (read with my ears).

Another phenomenal story by Nyssa filled with depth, emotion, joy and just enough suspense.

Maxine Mitchell and JF Harding were a perfect Indie and Colt. They really hit every ounce of emotion.

♾️ / 🌟
2.5 / 🌶️

All the feels.

Can’t wait for Noah and Addison next.

Colt + Indie

I don’t often read ‘marriage in crisis’ as a trope, but this one was very well done. Colt and Indie have been married for years and want a baby but constant IVF failures and Colt’s military service pull them apart. I loved how the story explored Indie finding herself again and Colt trying to make up for his mistakes. There is some other underlying issues to deal with, and those also threaten their HEA. I listened on audio and Maxine Mitchell and JF Harding were phenomenal. Thanks Blue Nose for my copy!!

Amber ridge strikes again!

Why people keep moving back to Amber Ridge is crazy to me with their extreme crime rates but here we are again but this time with Indie and Colt! This second chance romance stars Colt trying to get his wife Indie back in his good graces and mend their relationship. I really loved Colt and Indie’s relationship and how hard Colt fought for Indie throughout the book. The narration by Maxine Mitchell and JF Harding was fantastic and really made the story come to life for me. Both narrators did a fantastic job portraying such high emotions. This book is very similar to the rest in the series and is an enjoyable listen.

Emotional, heartwarming, raw, kick a*s heroine and beautiful reconciliation w a sweet HEA

Content warning: infertility, kidnapping, domestic abuse, violence
Plot rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice lvl: 🌶️🌶️
Narration style: Duet
Tropes: Alpha Male, Strong Heroine, Small Town, Protector, Suspense, Second Chance, Tragic Past, Family Dynamic, Friends to Lovers, Military, Angsty
MCs: FM
INTERCONNECTED series STANDALONE (the rest of the series doesn't need to be read for the plot to make sense but are well worth the read).


This story is a bit different than Nyssa Kathryn's other stories for romance suspense. There's no plot twist and no real mystery. The villain and protector plot is pretty obvious, and the heroine is (as always) self-sufficient, fights for herself and never gives up emotionally, mentally or physically. She's strong every step of the way.

This is by far one of the best, most heart wrenching (and warming) and well done second chance romances I've read thus far. The way the hero grovels and fights for our heroine is satisfying and swoon worthy. There aren't misunderstandings for the sake of misunderstanding due to poor communication. The conflict is extremely real and relatable and understandable for both parties. You'll never feel frustrated with the characters' past choices. AND there is no annoying slow burn.

The couple is real in their interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict. They heal together and individually in the most heart wrenching way; Nyssa Kathryn makes us feel the turmoil, pain of loss, helplessness, desperation and longing the characters experience. I legit was tearing up and trying not to cry within minutes of starting the story because I felt both characters pain so much.

Nyssa picked AMAZING narrators for this one. The male narrator fit the expectation I had of what the hero would sound like when excerpts were released (join her mailing list if you haven't already!). Both male and female narrators did a wonderful job conveying emotion, which made this a very satisfying, engaging and entertaining listen.

Nyssa Kathryn does it again and show why she's one of my favorite small town, military, romance suspense author by far.

Beautiful 😍

Another outstanding book in the series and now im in need of the next one! 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Small-town Spicy Suspense Perfection

Nobody does small-town, spice and suspense like Nyssa Kathryn does.

Unbroken is the fourth installment of the interconnected standalone Amber Ridge Series. It follows married-but-separated couple Colt, a Marine, and Indie, a family photographer. The struggles they endure are so relatable and real, written in a way that your heart breaks for them. From family drama to deployment to infertility, Colt and Indie have been through a multitude of life struggles that would break most couples When he returns from his tour and reunites with Indie, their true feelings for each other are rekindled, their connection undeniable.

Nyssa pulled at every heartstring in Unbroken. She is a master at balancing the angsty and emotional scenes with the spicy. Most of all, I love the way the suspenseful elements simmer throughout the book, keeping the reader guessing at what's coming next.
Pair Nyssa's writing with narration from Maxine Mitchell and JF Harding, and you have and already beautifully written love story transformed into a tear-out-your-heart, edge-of-your-seat reading experience. There is a reason these two are among my favorite voice actors..they give their all and pour every emotion into their projects.

While set in a small town, this series has a large cast of characters. There's just enough mention of the former characters that fans of the series will love to see again, and enough of a teaser for the couple featured in the next book. Nyssa balances every element flawlessly.

Wonderful Story & Narration🎧Engrossing & Moving!

It is great to be back in “Amber Ridge”, one of my favorite places to visit and spend time in, for another amazing novel, a small town, second chance romantic suspense that captivates your attention and tugs at your heartstrings the entire time. Nyssa Kathryn created something very special when she created this world, a world with realistic and relatable characters, and a group of friends who are likeable and easy to root for. This fourth book in the series is Indie and Colt Reed’s story, and after meeting them in the prior book, I was looking forward to their story and learning more about them. I knew going in that this was going to be an emotional story, and Kathryn delivers that and so much more. Failed attempts at getting pregnant took a toll on their marriage and Indie’s mental health. Colt retired from the Marines because being away so much did not help matters, and he wanted to focus on fixing his marriage and getting his new business started. Second chances are not always easy, and to complicate matters is his mother and her treatment of Indie. It gets even more intense when his estranged father arrives in Amber Ridge and, wow, that man is ruthless. There are a lot of layers to this wonderfully written and plotted story, and it has the perfect balance of drama, angst, thrilling suspense, heartfelt emotions and a wonderful second chance romance. Nyssa Kathryn, thank you for another wonderful story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Maxine Mitchell and J.F. Harding deliver an exceptional performance, bringing these characters to life, humanizing them with their voices, emotions and personality. I loved how they took each role and made it their own, sounding believable and just as I pictured the characters to sound. Mitchell was a natural in Indie’s role, conveying her every emotion and having you feel each one, with J.F. Harding doing the same in Colt’s role, and was just as amazing. Both were fantastic at performing the roles of the side/secondary characters too. These superbly talented voice artists are entertaining storytellers whose captivating performances keep you hooked to the story.

Indie and Colt!!!

Back in Amber Ridge with book 4, unbroken.

OMG, Nyssa Kathryn knows how to pull heart strings and she does it with this one!

Unbroken gives us the story of Indie and Colt and their heartbreak and struggles.

Tropes:
• Military Hero
• Found Family
• Second chance
• Small town

Indie and Colt have been battling infertility and going through IVF. Multiple failed rounds and Indie just can’t take it anymore. Colt is always gone on a mission and she feels so alone in her heartache.

Determined to move on and let Colt have his life, which does not include her apparently, she sends Colt divorce papers, papers that he refuses to sign.
Colt knows that if he wants to save his marriage, he has to fight for it. Knowing this, Colt leaves the military and starts on a different journey. A journey that in his heart, he can’t fail.

Maxine Mitchell and J.F. Harding, the narrators of Unbroken and they were perfect. Both captured the all of the emotions and gave so much more to the story!

YESSS!!!

I was fully immersed in this book!! Narration was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! 10/10!! Maxine Mitchell and JF Harding were the perfect narrator choice for this book!