Title: A Million Tiny Pieces
Author: Nicole Edwards
First published January 20, 2015
550 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781939786395
Rating: 4.27
Overview
After finally ending things with her unfaithful ex-husband, Mia Cantrell is ready to take on life with a fresh start. However, fate has other plans for her when she meets Phoenix Pierce – a successful businessman who owns an NHL team and indulges in one-night stands.
Despite Phoenix’s attempts to win her over, Mia finds herself drawn to Tarik Marx, a man who has denied himself love for years due to a difficult past. As Mia finds herself falling for both men, she must navigate the complexities of a potential ménage relationship.
Can the million tiny pieces of their lives come together to form something stronger than they ever imagined? This erotic romance is for mature audiences only.
About the Author
Nicole Edwards is an accomplished author, with over 70 books published since she launched her career in July 2012. Her passion for creative writing and lifelong love of reading made writing an obvious choice for her.
She specializes in steamy contemporary and erotic romances, which have earned her a spot as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
Nicole hails from Texas and is a proud wife and mother of three children and three dogs. She draws inspiration from her everyday interactions with her family and pets.
Her books have been recognized by USA Today’s Happy Ever After segment and Indie Reader’s best seller list, and she has established herself as an independent author.
Nicole holds a degree in Human Resources, but writing is her true calling. She spends most of her time in her writing cave, where she lets her imagination run wild with the fictional characters she has created.
When she’s not writing or plotting her next book, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her loved ones and furry friends.
Editoral Review
In A Million Tiny Pieces, Nicole Edwards takes readers on an emotional journey of love, loss, and finding oneself. Published in January of 2015, the novel falls into the romantic fiction genre and is the first book in the “Forbidden” series.
Edwards has written several other romance novels with a focus on LGBTQ+ relationships. The plot follows the story of Kiera and Boone, two people who find themselves drawn to one another but also hindered by their own personal demons.
Kiera struggles to break free from an abusive relationship while Boone comes to terms with his sexuality and the homophobia he has faced from his family and community. The book is set in a small town in Texas, adding a Southern flare to the story.
Edwards tackles difficult themes in this novel, such as domestic abuse, homophobia, and mental health, and does so with sensitivity and care. The characters are well-developed and realistic, making it easy for readers to empathize with them.
The pacing of the story is slow but deliberate, allowing for the characters’ growth and relationship to develop naturally. One of the strengths of Edwards’ writing is her ability to create chemistry and tension between characters.
The romance between Kiera and Boone is palpable, but Edwards also explores the complexities of their individual struggles outside of their relationship. However, the novel’s weak point is its somewhat predictable plot, lacking any significant twists or surprises.
The novel’s themes of domestic abuse and homophobia hold an important commentary on the current social climate. Edwards approaches these topics without shying away or minimizing their severity while still weaving a sweet and romantic tale of healing.
Overall, A Million Tiny Pieces is a beautifully written and emotionally charged novel that offers a poignant reflection of the human condition. Readers who enjoy romance novels with a deep message will find this book to be a satisfying read.
I give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
