Beautiful Broken Love

From New York Times bestselling author Shanora Williams comes an emotional page-turner about two people still reeling from tragedy who look to each other for the strength to move forward.

It's been months since her dreams of forever were brutally shattered. Seven long months since her husband and soulmate, Lew, died in her arms, leaving her to carry on. Alone. And Davina Klein-Roberts still isn't sure how to move forward.

To escape her anguish, Davina throws everything into work, pushing Golden Oil Co., her self-built skin care line, to become a viral success. Now she's poised to clinch a major endorsement deal too. But it's bittersweet without Lew by her side.

A meeting with Deke Bishop, the hot NBA star she's courting for her brand, leaves Davina flustered. With his dimpled smile and warm handshake, Deke's a natural pitchman. And he's clearly interested--not only in her lotions.

Davina soon discovers that Deke's more than just another player and carries his own pain. But as her feelings for him grow, so does her guilt. Will the pain of a future already lost keep her from embracing hope for a new one?

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Published Dec 3, 2024

384 pages

Average rating: 7.95

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drtippywhip
Jun 11, 2025
10/10 stars
Book Review: Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams 💅🏾 Let me just say this: I came for a good read, but I stayed for the slow-burn healing, spicy plot twists, and emotional growth. Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams surprised me in the best way—it was giving trauma, tenderness, and tastefully torrid all wrapped in one deeply moving story. Davina and Declan’s love story unfolds through grief, guilt, and guarded hearts—and whew, did I feel it all. Shanora didn’t rush their bond. She let it breathe. She let them ache. And when they finally saw each other for who they were beneath the pain? I nearly melted. I’m a sucker for a good love story. Now let me be real for a second: Davina’s mother-in-law? Yeah… she would’ve caught these hands. Because the audacity? The entitlement?? The nerve?! But I ain’t gone hold ya, that added just enough tension to keep me turning pages like I was watching a drama unfold live on my front porch. This book had me fully locked in—I finished it in two days, eyes wide and heart open. It’s the kind of story that reminds you love doesn’t always come easy, but when it’s real, it’s worth the fight. And when it’s steamy and spicy? Whew… just put it out there and say what it is🔥 If you’re into second chances, emotionally scarred leads, or romance that makes you feel and fan yourself—this one’s for you. Shanora Williams did what needed to be done. 💯 #JuneReads #summervibes #lookformeinabook
Readingismyvibe
Feb 12, 2025
8/10 stars
What a nice romance story. I enjoyed the characters and the building up of their love story. I recommend this book.
Whit03
Feb 09, 2025
7/10 stars
Beautiful broken love (Shanora Williams) 7/10 Davina & Deke. Davina runs a skin care company and gets Deke (Basketball player) to be the face of it. Davinas husband died a year ago from cancer and she cannot move on without feel like she is betraying him. Deke wants davina and wins her over with his charm. Deke has his own secrets with his brother who committed suicide because his drunken father used to beat them. They both help each other come to terms with their grief and fall in love.
Teemariereads
Jan 10, 2025
8/10 stars
Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams was a powerful story about the heartache, loss of love, healing, and forgiveness relationships go through in life. Davina the broken widow must learn to heal from the loss of her deceased husband when life does not always go as planned. I loved how the author captured her turmoil and pain so vividly in the story that I cried for Davina to open herself up to receive and know she deserved love again. Then Deke, whew honey. The NBA star had to over come his own tragedy in this tale from the loss of his loved one and his rode to forgiveness. But Deke despite the stereotypes of being a ball player having to be a player both on and off the court, he fought so hard to prove his love for Davina through thick and thin. Their story was so beautifully written, and I enjoyed it so much.

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