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FRAGILE

Fragile, February 2009
by Shiloh Walker

Berkley Sensation
Featuring: Devon Manning; Luke Rafferty
368 pages
ISBN: 0425225798
EAN: 9780425225790
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"Intensely emotional story of two wounded souls working to break down barriers and find happiness."

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FRAGILE
Shiloh Walker

Reviewed by Mandy Burns
Posted January 16, 2009

Romance Suspense

Luke Rafferty's life drastically changed when he was 11 and his twin brother showed up at the ranch angry, abused and bitter. Over the years, they've become close and even joined the Army Rangers together. The Luke began a new life after his medical discharge.

Going to medical school after his release is one of few things Luke prides himself in; he loves the rush of the ER. Lately his enjoyment is very basic; his heart rate speeds up and a smile curves his mouth when he gets the opportunity to work with the social worker bringing in kids who need help.

Devon Manning's everyday struggle started as a preteen while being abused by her mother's new boyfriend. This put her on the streets at a very early age, and unfortunately, put her into the system. Devon ran away from her first family as her drug addiction took control until a guardian angel saved her life and placed her with the most wonderful people she ever hoped to meet. Devon's current job as a social worker is driven by her need to help others like she was helped. Her knack for understanding and getting through to the kids is a gift, but when Dr. Rafferty begins following her around the hospital, she is at a loss about how to act.

FRAGILE is a powerfully written novel with intense rollercoaster-like emotions throughout the entire book. I absolutely enjoyed every page.

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SUMMARY

Six years after trading in his combat gear for hospital
scrubs, Luke Rafferty is faced with things just as
heartbreaking as those on the battlefield. The abused
children being brought in by the pretty redheaded social
worker tug at his soul like nothing he’s ever
known. For Devon Manning, being a social worker is
a rewarding job, but also a constant reminder of her own
troubled youth. Devon takes everything one day at a timeβ€”
unable to form a relationship with anyone except the
children she rescues. When Luke meets Devon, he
thinks he might have found what he’s been looking for, but
in order to get the life he wants, Luke has to break
through Devon’s emotional barriers and make her realize
that his healing touch might be just the complication her
life needs…

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