Shattered Series by Octavia Wildwood

The nightmares never stop. Amanda escaped her abusive past, but old wounds never truly heal. They scar. Meanwhile in Minnesota, siblings Nate and Maggie are struggling to keep the family farm afloat after their parents' fatal car accident. An online job posting brings the three together, and Amanda finds herself living under the same roof as two twenty-somethings still struggling to come to terms with their grief... moreThe nightmares never stop. Amanda escaped her abusive past, but old wounds never truly heal. They scar. Meanwhile in Minnesota, siblings Nate and Maggie are struggling to keep the family farm afloat after their parents' fatal car accident. An online job posting brings the three together, and Amanda finds herself living under the same roof as two twenty-somethings still struggling to come to terms with their grief. While Amanda quickly befriends Maggie, winning over work-obsessed Nate is more complicated. He's too proud to admit he needs a farmhand's help and Amanda is wary of his temper as it triggers painful memories. To make matters worse, Amanda feels an attraction to Nate that's hard to ignore. Will they ever be able to nurture their budding romance, or will their demons prove to be too much to overcome? This book contains explicit adult situations. It is the first part of the Shattered trilogy. less

When Amanda fled California, she was trying to escape an ugly past characterized by abuse and betrayal. Though she hoped Minnesota would offer a fresh start, she never expected to find solace in rough and rugged cowboy Nate Avery’s arms. But she did. A former rodeo star, Nate harbors scars of his own. His regrets run so deep that the only way he can cope is by working himself half to death on the family farm... moreWhen Amanda fled California, she was trying to escape an ugly past characterized by abuse and betrayal. Though she hoped Minnesota would offer a fresh start, she never expected to find solace in rough and rugged cowboy Nate Avery’s arms. But she did. A former rodeo star, Nate harbors scars of his own. His regrets run so deep that the only way he can cope is by working himself half to death on the family farm. A deep sense of obligation and a secret compulsion to punish himself have carved out his existence. He’s getting by – barely – but even the broadest shoulders are no match for the weight of the world. That’s why Nate’s sister hired Amanda to help out. A farm hand and a cowboy doesn’t seem like such an unlikely match…except Amanda wasn’t always a farmhand. Her life in California was drastically different, and though it’s not something she wants to revisit, Nate isn’t the only one with close family ties. When Amanda’s brother calls in a panic asking for help, it means going back home. It means taking Nate into her world. Most of all, it means facing her painful past once and for all. But it isn’t just horribly uncomfortable. It’s also dangerous. Amanda is strong, but is she strong enough to face even this? This book contains explicit adult situations. It includes: Shattered Hearts, Shattered Dreams and Shattered Expectations. less

The wild violets that grow on the Avery farm are delicate and beautiful, yet strong and resilient. Like them, Amanda is also beginning to thrive in rural Minnesota. She's even beginning to like herself - and she isn't the only one. Nate Avery has a quiet strength about him that drew Amanda in right from the start. The more she gets to know him, the more he wins her over. Beneath his tough exterior is the tenderest heart she's ever known... moreThe wild violets that grow on the Avery farm are delicate and beautiful, yet strong and resilient. Like them, Amanda is also beginning to thrive in rural Minnesota. She's even beginning to like herself - and she isn't the only one. Nate Avery has a quiet strength about him that drew Amanda in right from the start. The more she gets to know him, the more he wins her over. Beneath his tough exterior is the tenderest heart she's ever known. Then in an instant, Amanda's hopes and dreams come crashing down around her. When the handsome rodeo star is thrown from a horse, everything changes. When Nate wakes up in the hospital, there's an anger inside him that Amanda recognizes all too well. Devastated by his unexpected behavior, she begins to question everything...including her feelings for him. This book contains explicit adult situations, including situations that could "trigger" survivors of trauma. It is the second part of the Shattered trilogy. less

Running away was the best decision Amanda ever made. She swore she would never go back to California, and why would she? Life in rural Minnesota with cowboy Nate Avery is everything she's ever wanted. On the farm, she has it all: stability, routine, safety and the love of a good man. It's simple, but it's all she needs. Then Amanda's little brother calls in a panic begging for her help... moreRunning away was the best decision Amanda ever made. She swore she would never go back to California, and why would she? Life in rural Minnesota with cowboy Nate Avery is everything she's ever wanted. On the farm, she has it all: stability, routine, safety and the love of a good man. It's simple, but it's all she needs. Then Amanda's little brother calls in a panic begging for her help. Duty calls, and she has no choice but to reluctantly return to the life she thought she'd left behind forever. Facing her past is a horrifying prospect. And having Nate by her side doesn't make her feel any better. Actually, it only adds to her mounting anxiety. Somehow, Amanda needs to keep her secrets from the love of her life. He's a patient, understanding man, but she is nonetheless terrified that when Nate learns the truth about her past, it will be too much for him. Violence, shame and betrayal threaten to confront her at every turn...can Amanda make it out of California unscathed, or will she lose everything she's come to love? This book contains explicit adult situations, including situations that could "trigger" survivors of trauma. It is the third part of the Shattered trilogy. less