Pieces of Me

The Wilder Brothers, Book 9

By: Carrie Ann Ryan

Narrated by: Aiden Snow, Samantha Cook

Gabriel Wilder.

Rock God.

Voice of an angel.

And in love with his best friend’s sister.

Resisting Briar Ashford has been one of the hardest things he’s ever done.

Until the one night he breaks his promise.

Only when tragedy strikes, forgiveness slips through his fingers.

Briar Ashford never let herself fall for her brother’s best friend.

Until the night she did.

She wanted to live in the shadows, writing the songs for the stars who shined the brightest—not finding a way to co-parent with the man who refuses to pick up his guitar again.

The world is waiting for Gabriel Wilder to rise from the ashes. Only, first, he’ll have to figure out if he’s ready to finally let himself love the one woman who never knew had a claim to his heart all along.

**Pieces of Me is a rockstar, best friend’s little sister, accidental pregnancy romance in the Wilder Brothers series featuring Gabriel and Briar. Each one can be listened to as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!**

©2024 Carrie Ann Ryan (P)2024 Carrie Ann Ryan

4.5 Voice of an Angel Stars

The heartbreaking sorrow and the joy of a new life battle for supremacy within Gabriel Wilder in Pieces of Me, the ninth book in the Wilder Brothers Series.

Briar and Gabriel have been secretly pining for one another, but there has always been one thing, or shall I say, person, standing in their way: Briar's brother Mal, who is also Gabriel's best friend, but one night with a little too much alcohol, changes things.

This story will have you all over the place with your emotions, so be prepared. I wasn't, and let me tell you, it's not a good look driving with big tears running down your face, but that is exactly what happened to me. It's a good thing I always have tissues close, although I did have to wait until I came to a red light to reach the back seat and grab the box. I suggest you keep yours a bit closer.

Aiden Snow and Samantha Cook did the narration for Pieces of Me. If you can listen to the book, I highly recommend it; the narration was excellent. You could feel every emotion as if the events were happening to the narrators themselves.

I recommend this book to readers who enjoy Contemporary Romances, Surprise Pregnancy Romances, Best Friends Little Sister Romances, ONS to More Romances, Slow Burn Romances, or Rockstar Romances.

Happy Reading!!!

Great read

This book is so awesome in so many ways. The story and plots twist just blew me away. I loved reading this story. I really enjoy Carrie Ann's writing style and the ways she spins a story is exceptional.

Phenomenal best friend’s sister romance

I received this as an arc from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.

This was just a phenomenal best friend’s sister romance. The story absolutely shattered my heart but it also put it back together again and I loved it. It was a really emotional story and I couldn’t quite hold the tears back sometimes while reading it. Gabriel and Briar had so much chemistry and I loved the way they grew together. This was definitely my favorite book in the series.

Audiobook review: This was just so well narrated, I really felt like the narrators became the characters and I was completely lost in the story every single second.

Gabriel & Briar

Aiden Snow and Samantha Cook’s incredible narration made each one of Carrie Ann Ryan’s wonderful characters resonate, taking this touching story to a whole other level. Gabriel and Briar’s story emotionally wrecked me. It’s the type of storyline that reaches into your chest and rips out your beating heart. It was raw and real and zoomed in on a subject that hits close to home for so many. This story packed an emotional punch from the get go. A journey of grief, healing and forgiveness and just when I thought my heart would forever be lodged in my throat it took a turn and let me exhale.

Emotional roller coaster

Pieces of Me is book 9 of The Wilder Brothers and follows rockstar Gabriel Wilder on his journey with songwriter Briar Ashford. Note, this is a crossover book with The Ashford Creek series coming in 2026.

Gabriel Wilder is the lead singer of his world famous band, Wilder. His best friend, Mal is the drummer. They know each other’s secrets, except for the explosive one Gabriel is keeping from everyone.

Briar Ashford is Mal’s younger sister. She has a messy family history and has moved away from her hometown because of it.

When Briar visits Mal while he is on tour with Wilder, chaos will ensue. Words will be spoken that can never be taken back. Bro code will be broken and can never be repaired. And a tragedy prevents any possibility of making amends.

Gabriel goes home to the Wilder Resort and Winery to heal and hide. He has harboring guilt over his actions and words and is not able to forgive himself. He ignores his phone and lives a quiet life helping his brothers and cousins repair and build out the resort.

When he receives surprise visitors he can’t believe his eyes. His reaction is surprisingly unexpected. Man he did not expect what he saw or his reaction.

Briar tracks Gabriel down at the resort and shows up bearing news. And she wants to talk. But he is not able to talk about what happened or his feelings. But he does step up to help her out with her surprise.

All he can think about is “what would Mal think of me now?” And “Mal must be so mad at me for what I did.” He does not see any positive yet.

But when another tragedy strikes him and Briar, how will they cope?

I loved seeing Gabriel’s brothers being loving uncles. And although they’re not in a relationship, the brothers worry about Briar and constantly check in on her , even if they use their spouses to do it.

I have to admit I am looking forward to The Ashford Creek series. After being introduced to Teagan and hearing Briar’s history with her father I need more of them and their stories.

And I’m really hoping Mal gets some kind of book in The Ashford Creek series. His story deserves to be told.

Aiden Snow is my favorite male narrator and he does not disappoint as Gabriel. Samantha Cook plays Briar so perfectly. These two play well together and I look forward to listening to them together again.

Pieces of Me

Oh Gabriel. My heart. I wasn’t expecting my heart to get torn to pages in the first few pages, but I should know by know these Wilder brothers have to go through hell to get to their happily ever after. Briar was just what he needed to find his way his way back, but she had to be so strong and put her own feelings to the side until she couldn’t anymore. This book was such an amazing journey of healing for both Gabriel and Briar.

Great family book...

It was a slower start than usual as they had real consequences to face and so much grief on both sides. I do wish they spoke much sooner so you can really get a taste of them building a family vs. Just a quick wrap up at the end/epiloge.

Emotional and a beautiful HEA

Gabriel is officially my favorite Wilder. That’s says a lot because there are too many of them to count. Gabriel and Briar, who have been in each other’s lives since the start of the band, give in and have one night together. Needless to say, Gabriel’s best friend and Briars brother didn’t take it well.
A tragedy strikes and Gabriel sinks to his lowest. As with anything all the Wilder’s rally around to try and help bring him “back”. The band is floundering. Everyone is walking on egg shells. No one knows what to do. And one very funny cute moment with Faith.
Briar has reached her point of being ignored and shows up to Gabriel’s cabin pregnant belly and all.
These two have a difficult path before them. Each trying to navigate their new norm. This story was heart-wrenching. It ripped me apart and put me back together. The writing navigates its way through tragedy and the guilt that can follow. Gabriel needs to rise from the ashes and become who he truly is now. There were definitely some tears while reading and a beautiful, hard fought HEA. Aiden Snow was pure perfection bringing Gabriel to life. Samantha Cook is new to me and she was perfect.

TOTALLY ENJOYED

THIS BOOK WAS FANTASTIC! I LOVED IT BUT I ALSO NEEDED KLEENEX! THE NARRATORS WERE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! DEFINITELY A MUST READ OR LISTEN OR BOTH! THANK YOU CARRIE ANN RYAN, YOU DID IT AGAIN, FANTASTIC STORY! I TOLD MYSELF I'D LISTEN TO JUST A COUPLE CHAPTERS BUT ONCE IT STARTED I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN! GET THIS BOOK, IT'S SOOOOO WORTH IT! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK!

...gets under the skin with tempting accuracy.

For every tear drop that dares to fall, there is a smile waiting to light the way. Pieces of Me is a whirlwind of emotion. From the pain of loss to the search for forgiveness, Ryan pushes all the buttons that make us human. Snow and Cook breathe life into the haunting melody of Gabriel and Briar. A tune that gets under the skin with tempting accuracy.