Shaken (Conflicted Encounters #3)

by Alyne Roberts

“After an earthquake wreaks havoc, the earth is left disturbed and altered. Whatever remains in ruin is left shaken and in need of rebuilding.”

Scarlett Brooks doesn't need love. The only men she can trust in her life are her twin brother and his two best friends, Logan and Caleb. Every other guy has only let her down, and she promises herself to never to experience heartbreak again.

Logan King can't stand back and watch his best friend's twin sister continue to spiral out of control. With random hookups, drunken nights, and reckless decisions, she is on the path to self-destruction. He sets out to slow her down and prove that she isn't happy with her one-night stands.

The two come dangerously close to crossing lines. Is Scarlett capable of trusting and opening up to love again? Will it ruin their friendship if Logan is the one to teach her how?

This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. Characters are introduced in Jolted and Impacted.

Review by Gia:
Shaken is book three in the Conflicted Encounters series. It can be read as a standalone. It's Logan and Scarlett's story. I read the previous two and would suggest you read them first too. Some of the things that happen Impacted has a major effect on Scarlett, in this one you do get a description of the her relationship with her ex but to get the full impact of how it changed her you really should read Impacted.
Scarlett is a strong independent character. She fell for a con man and is now on a downward spiral. Logan comes to bail her out. When Logan gets sick of watching her down fall, they play a game. Scarlett loses and has follow Logan's rules and learn to open up. One of the task was to ask her friend why the loved her. I thought that part was cute. Logan is a mission to prove to Scarlett that she is worthy of love.
It's not a fluffy sweet story, there is a lot of angst and both Scarlett and Logan have things to work through. Overall it's great story.
4 Amazeballs Stars!!!