Pieces of Me (Missing Pieces Book 2)
Justin's recovery is slow, but any step forward is a win in Dallas' eyes. Having always been a source of strength for Justin, even before the accident, Dallas is trying to find his feet again as he struggles to get some normalcy back in their lives.
But now, with added financial pressures and Justin's ongoing medical needs, Dallas isn't sure how much longer he can be the strong one.
As missing pieces of Justin's memory return, Justin realises the physical side of their relationship is another piece of the puzzle he desperately wants to put back together. And as he gets to know Dallas all over again, he realises what his mind can't remember, his heart can't forget.
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Another page-turner installment of the series
When last we left our two lovers, Justin had just had a sort of breakthrough. He still has no memory of Dallas, but the meaning of the dreams his subconscious has been giving him is finally clear: Dallas really is where he is supposed to be. As the days go by, he starts to get a few more memories back, a few of them even with Dallas. But it’s frustratingly slow progress for Justin, and as some memories start to return, there’s some nagging feelings that he’s not giving Dallas what he needs, not to mention the financial burden his accident is putting on Dallas' business. As in the previous book of the series, Pieces of Us, this one quickly becomes a real page-turner. I believe it’s mainly the combination of generally short chapters, along with a narrative style that takes you through the day-to-day lives of the characters. It’s like a very addictive soap opera, without the preposterous over-the-top dramatics. It all entices you to keep reading to find out what happens next, and tell yourself you’ll read “just one more chapter” until half the book, and half the night, is gone. The characters remain consistent with the previous book, and as before the focus is entirely on Justin and Dallas and the small circle of friends around them. Once again, Dallas comes off almost too good to be true, in the way he sticks by Justin and remains mostly unruffled by the ups and downs of his boyfriend’s recovery. However, one of the unusual things about this story is that Justin actually notes, more than once, that Dallas is doing far more than most people would in his same situation. On one level, the story is all about Justin’s recovery from his serious accident. It’s all described in detail and seems quite believable, although I suspect for the most part it represents a best-case scenario for someone with such traumatic injuries. Reading about Justin’s recovery is a big part of what keeps you reading. But this is also a romance. A very unusual one, where the two main characters are already together, but due to a traumatic accident, one of them is a stranger again, and now they’re trying to find their way back to what they had.
Love for the win
The first book in the series was a harder read with lots of pain and tears, but this one brings hope and healing. Not only to Dallas and Justin, but also to the reader. Justin is slowly getting his health back, both physically and mentally and flashes of his old life are giving him glimpses of the life he had with Dallas. I love the relationship between Justin and Dallas and that even when Justin didn't remember anything about Dallas he still felt safe with him. And Dallas just loves Juss so much that the work they have to do and the hard times are worth it because it means Justin is still there. I really hope that we get a third book because I want,more.
Moments Make Memories
Sifting through the fog of your mind, grasping for truths amid the hazy impressions that flit by is frustrating and exhausting. When your brain wants to process everything immediately, but it just doesn't work that fast and you're left wondering what you missed. Like why the handsome and sexy guy you live with takes a long shower every morning until you wake up first and see the obvious evidence he says he'll always be here for you and now you finally feel the need to spend more time in the shower... Baby steps sometimes take too long so will he still rise to the occasion when you're finally ready? Cannot wait for book 3!
Huge happy sigh
This series is everything!!! I don't know how Nicole does it, but together with Justin and Dallas, she was putting me together as well. Somehow after finishing this 2nd book of the Missing Pieces trilogy, I feel lighter, I feel content, I feel better. I almost ugly cried while sweating on my stationary bike when Dallas almost broke, I sighed when Dallas broke and Justin took care of him, I happy cried at the last chapter. This series is everything I need to feel comfort, to feel patience, to feel all encompassing love!
what a heartfelt end to the story
absolutely loved the continuation of Pieces of You. These two men loved each other like no other couple. They had a rough time in first installment and stuck it out for better or worse. What a story.
Amazing beautiful
Well, she outdid herself once again. Dallas is just the sweetest most patient person. His love for Justin is the force that is healing both of them. I can't wait for the final. 8 stars for me and I highly recommend it
Perfection
A wonderful continuation for a couple who captured my heart so completely in book one. Pieces of Me is a moving boom of the next step in Juss and Dallas’s story as they deal and deal with the new reality of their lives together. Beautiful.
Lovely
Oh the many feelings with this book. Both Pieces of Me & Pieces of you were so beautifully written. Yes there was an odd phrasing here and there but tha did not take away from the enjoyment
Another homerun or touchdown.
I recommend all of NR Walker books. They just get better. They are not overly graffic but emotionally they get you everytime. Really classy writer. You actually feel the love.
So heartwarmingly good!!
I loved the first book and couldn't wait for the second one and it was just as good. I love these guys they are gonna follow me forever!!!!
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