Accidental Heartbreak

The Accidental Series #2

by Tina Martin

A guilty conscience is holding him back, but how much longer can he resist her?

Two months ago, Carter made the decision to cut ties with Shayla Kline, a woman who he nursed back to health. A woman – the only woman – he’d ever fallen in love with. A woman whom he later found out was his brother, Jacob’s ex-fiancé. It was bad enough that Jacob had committed suicide, leaving a note written specifically for Carter to take care of Shayla. It was even worse when Carter felt himself longing to be with her. Deciding to be loyal to his brother and not his heart, he goes on to live his life without her but soon finds that his very soul aches for her closeness.

Shayla is convinced that Carter doesn’t love her. And there is no way she can force herself to stay where she’s not wanted, even after he makes a pop up visit to her job and takes her out to dinner. Having had enough of his mind games, she decides to leave Charlotte and move to Norfolk, Virginia where she has a new job lined up and ready to make a fresh start. With the help of her intelligent, debonair boss, Donovan Sharper, she just might have enough distractions to take her mind off Carter.

Carter worries constantly about Shayla being away. He knows if he’s going to win her back, he has to tell her about how he really feels for her. Still, he doesn’t have the courage to reveal that Jacob was his brother. He knows that sooner or later he would have to tell her, but he loves her too much to break her heart yet again. That is until his secret begins to eat away at him and makes him feel so horribly guilty, he can hardly function. Now he knows he must tell her about Jacob. The problem is, he doesn’t know if she’ll forgive him for keeping this secret.

Genres: Romance

273 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 12, 2013

About the author

TINA MARTIN is a talented, romantic suspense fiction writer and the author of over 95 titles. She enjoys Hallmark movies, running and traveling. (PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple authors with this name on Goodreads. If you're following me, look for my logo!)

Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
Instagram: instagram.com/tinamartinauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/tinamartinauthor

Her books are listed below:

An Unlikely Love Series
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
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Back to Love Series
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Romance
Crushed
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A St. Claire Novel Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Major
Zander
Zavier
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St. Claire Life Series
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Just Being Us (Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Zander & Alyssa Update
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St. Claire Women Series
Gemma
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Season of Love Novelettes:
Hot Chocolate
Spring Break
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The Marriage Chronicles:
Life's A Beach
Falling Out
War Then Love
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The Boardwalk Bakery Romance:
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3
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A Lennox in Love Series:
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
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The Love of Elias Series:
Been In Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine
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The Blackstone Family Series:
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us
The Things Everson Lost
Candy's Corporate Crush
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The Champion Brothers Series:
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring (A Champion Sister Novel)
A Champion's Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time
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The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage
Watch Me Take Your Girl
Her Premarital Ex
The Object of His Obsession
Dilvan's Redemption
His Charity Challenge
Different Tastes
As Long As We Got Love
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The Accidental Series:
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows
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The Dying to Love Her Series:
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
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The Dare and Deja Chronicles
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever
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Standalone Titles:
Secrets On Lake Drive
Can't Just Be His Friend
The Baby Daddy Interviews
Just Like New to the Next Man
Falling Again
The Crush
Vacation Interrupted
Wasn't Supposed to Love Her
What Wifey Wants
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story
For Ruby: A Micah & Georgiana Short Story
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley

Reviews

['The Book Queen' · Rating 4 out of 5]

Manipulation will backfire in the end

I know Carter thinks his intentions are good regarding Shayla, but this web was a tangled mess. But, the ending was the ultimate plot twist. Now, I'm looking for the other show to drop in this story... Whew, I'm ready for part three.

[Nikkia Chante’ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carter is still a bully and never takes in consideration how Shakya feels or the fact that in certain situations she can’t or just doesn’t want to share somethings. He takes advantage of her insecurities and forces her to talk or do/say what he wants her to do. At some point he finally dot what he should have done from the start and came clean. But book 3 will determine how things play out. Shayla’s old boss is sniffing around and I don’t like him either, so I hope that she doesn’t fall into his arms because Carter hurt her.

[Jennifer · Rating 1 out of 5]

Shayla is convinced that Carter doesn't love her and does what she does best run. I tried to enjoy this book but there were a lot of unresolved issues between the characters and within themselves and it reflected in the way they interacted. I just became overwhelmed and wanted to quit reading but the book keeps ending on a cliffhanger and I just needed to know what happened next.

[Yvonne Daniels · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprising

This story has lots of emotions and characters that are awesome with excellent chemistry. WOW this is a amazing story! One that you can definitely enjoy. There is so much emotions with these awesome characters, but they have great chemistry. It's funny, thrilling and sad with parts that will bring tears to your eyes along with their drama element, but there is a part that's so sad and it's the one thing that brought tears to my eyes I had to make myself finish that chapters but the most of what I enjoyed is the time spent with the couple their unique relationship is enjoyable I totally devoured this story and when I finished reading the last page, I wanted more! I was so absorbed into how their relationship would end, it wasn't what I expected and it's a story with a cliffhanger. The story just flows so smoothly until the ending. There are humorous parts in the story and their attraction is off-the-charts! Plus I wish that I had known this story was a cliffhanger that way I could have been prepared for this but I really enjoyed their journey.

[Cherie l brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read but forgot to mark before returning to read other books. Carter still haven’t figured it all out, but he knows his heart and mind wants to protect Shayla, but at the same time he wants to respect the relationship his brother had with her. He is deeply conflicted, but he also doesn’t want anyone to have her either.

[Candice Square · Rating 5 out of 5]

still good…

Ok…this story was frustrating me in the beginning. While I like Carter, he has manipulative tendencies and controlling behaviors. He’s a bit aggressive but I do love his love for Shayla. Shayla is a bit too trusting and gullible in my opinion. I’m glad he revealed his secret and now they can get on the path to healing. On to book 3.

[Sharon Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each gets better and better!

Wow! The highs and lows in Carter and Shayla's relationship are a lot!! I don't trust Donavan and I hope Shayla doesn't either. Hold on Book 3 I'm coming!

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Good Read

Loved this story as much as the first. Glad to have an update on Shayla and Carter. I must admit I was hating Carter and his deception at first but in the end my feelings changed. I wanted Shayla to have more back bone and stand up to him.

[Shone]

The Truth Hurts

All I can say is My,My,My what an ending. Truly don't know what to expect in book three. Carter reveals the truth to Shay. As he leave he receives a package. what the HE??.

[sheila ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Accidental Heartbreak

I didn't think this book could be better than the first book, but it just gets better and better I throughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next one.

[Kasey Statum · Rating 4 out of 5]

nothing accidental about this

Lots and lots of drama and dysfunction. I’m glad n the middle of the series, so I am going to finish it. The story flows but seemed more impossible toward the middle.

[Tommie Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Hurts

This was a great and sad love story. Sha wanted love so bad. Carter never experienced love. These two poor souls just wanted someone to love them,with all their heart.

[Debra A.Outlaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here is hoping

Please get Carter and Shayler back together . Help them heal. Seems like there was going to be something to break them up. I can't wait to read next book.

[D.K. Ricks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy and Sad, back and forth!

This book has a rollercoaster ride of emotions! Holding my breath to see how it ends! Hard to put down!

[Mamie Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series . It's a page turner for me . Ready for the next books .

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the first novel in the series, Accidental Deception and enjoyed it. So, I looked forward to reading this one. It did not disappoint. The action had me yelling in my head at Carter to stop being a Neanderthal and me thinking they both needed to work on their communication skills. That's the sign of a good story- to get emotionally invested in the characters as if they were real. Or in my case maybe it's a sign of delusion, I don't know. Anyhoo, the book was enjoyable and kept my attention. The one little problem I had was a few typos but they didn't distract me. The book cover also perfectly conveyed the plot. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Tanielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought Donovan was about to swoop in and give Carter a run for his money, he's still in the running after the ending I guess. Shayla has some serious issues, she really needed to keep seeing someone about them before she was married. Carter could've told her better because that was all just messed up on his part. The ending has me wanting to see what happens next, I have a feeling all the grabbing of the stomach by Shayla is more than just nerves.

[Ava Smith-forrest · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a tiring read all the should or shouldn't I Shayla about the letter and being Jacob's brother when Carter knew it her it was hurting him. Carter should have listened to Aunt Jackie.

[Shondalon]

I am enjoying the dynamics between Shayla and Carter, there so many secrets. Is omissions a lie? Now Donovan is in the mix, and I had to run out and get book 3, because I am pulling for them to make it against the odds.