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Circle of Hurt Kindle Edition

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

A LOVE RECTANGLE

For years, infertility followed me like a cloud.

But finally, the sun has risen.

Finally, I am pregnant.

Except now a new storm rages in the distance—one I have no choice but to pass through.

I have no idea if the child I’m carrying belongs to my husband ... or to the man I’ve betrayed him with—a man I’ve come to love but whose name I don’t know.

What I do know is that I’m a cheat. A liar. Undeserving of this baby inside me.

I don’t know how this will end. But I do know it won’t be without casualties, because this is a story in which a true happy ending cannot exist.

A story of how my love for one grew into three but must end with only two.
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Editorial Reviews

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★★★★★ "The writing is nothing short of masterful. Completely engaging and just beautiful to read." - Goodreads Reviewer
★★★★★ "This book was a full on emotional rollercoaster. I wanted to cry, pull my hair out, scream at some characters, and also hug some characters. It was so good that when my kindle died mid read I sat next to it until it charged enough to dive back in!" -Goodreads Reviewer
★★★★★ "This book takes Lauren Campbell to a whole new level , as a fan of hers I am sitting here with my mouth open, I loved it." - Goodreads Reviewer
★★★★★ "This book has you wanting to read it all in one sitting." - Goodreads Reviewer

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B085VNRGZR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 12, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 416 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Lauren Campbell
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Lauren Campbell lives in Atlanta, GA, with her family, and is author of The Evolution of Ivy: Poison.

She was raised in Columbia, SC, with her three sisters who annoy her greatly.

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
74 global ratings
Emotional Read with an HEA
4 Stars
Emotional Read with an HEA
CIRCLE OF HURT is my first book by this author and I'm glad I read it, I know many people stay away from books with Cheating but it's never been a deterrent for me but it's also not something I go out and look for in a book either. This story was Raw, Heartbreaking, and Real. CIRCLE OF HURT had me hoping for one outcome while praying for another.I don't want to give anything away but what I can tell you is that both Megan and Ryan are in unhappy marriages and neither one went out looking to cheat, yes as corny as it sounds it did just happen. There is so much heartache on both sides it was sometimes hard to digest. My heart went out to both of them for what they were going through. Remember, glass houses and all of that so no casting stones before you walk a mile in someone else's shoes.I stayed up well past my bedtime because I couldn't go to bed without knowing how things were going to play out for them. Like I said earlier I was hoping for one while praying for the other, nope I'm not going to tell you which one won out but there is a HEA at the end of it all.I hope you decide to give this book a try because it was well written and definitely will evoke a lot of emotions from you while reading it, and maybe for a while after.Happy Reading!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
Have you read a book that stayed with you long after you finished resding it? Circle of Hurt was that book for me. It sucked me in right from the beginning. I haven't read many romance books that has a cheater theme, in fact, I normally don't pick them out. However, I am glad I got the opportunity to read this book. It addresses serious issues that face married couples and how these issues can make or break them.

I couldn't say that either Morgan or Ryan, the main characters, were terrible people for what they did. I actually felt for them and how their need for each other was a salve for their souls. I came to love these two so much.

Lauren Campbell's writing made the story work so well. She knows how to get to the heart of her characters. Find their strengths and weaknesses. Lauren also knows how to write emotionally impactful books!

Please check Circle of Hurt out, it is beyond good!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
CIRCLE OF HURT is my first book by this author and I'm glad I read it, I know many people stay away from books with Cheating but it's never been a deterrent for me but it's also not something I go out and look for in a book either. This story was Raw, Heartbreaking, and Real. CIRCLE OF HURT had me hoping for one outcome while praying for another.

I don't want to give anything away but what I can tell you is that both Megan and Ryan are in unhappy marriages and neither one went out looking to cheat, yes as corny as it sounds it did just happen. There is so much heartache on both sides it was sometimes hard to digest. My heart went out to both of them for what they were going through. Remember, glass houses and all of that so no casting stones before you walk a mile in someone else's shoes.

I stayed up well past my bedtime because I couldn't go to bed without knowing how things were going to play out for them. Like I said earlier I was hoping for one while praying for the other, nope I'm not going to tell you which one won out but there is a HEA at the end of it all.

I hope you decide to give this book a try because it was well written and definitely will evoke a lot of emotions from you while reading it, and maybe for a while after.

Happy Reading!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional Read with an HEA
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
CIRCLE OF HURT is my first book by this author and I'm glad I read it, I know many people stay away from books with Cheating but it's never been a deterrent for me but it's also not something I go out and look for in a book either. This story was Raw, Heartbreaking, and Real. CIRCLE OF HURT had me hoping for one outcome while praying for another.

I don't want to give anything away but what I can tell you is that both Megan and Ryan are in unhappy marriages and neither one went out looking to cheat, yes as corny as it sounds it did just happen. There is so much heartache on both sides it was sometimes hard to digest. My heart went out to both of them for what they were going through. Remember, glass houses and all of that so no casting stones before you walk a mile in someone else's shoes.

I stayed up well past my bedtime because I couldn't go to bed without knowing how things were going to play out for them. Like I said earlier I was hoping for one while praying for the other, nope I'm not going to tell you which one won out but there is a HEA at the end of it all.

I hope you decide to give this book a try because it was well written and definitely will evoke a lot of emotions from you while reading it, and maybe for a while after.

Happy Reading!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2020
I did not see this story ending the way that it did. It was a beautiful ending to a very heartbreaking, yet heartwarming story.

Once I started I didn't want to put it down until I knew the ending. Lauren did an amazing job with the plot!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
Morgan Tyler is struggling with her relationship with her husband Aaron with her inability to get pregnant. The two are drifting apart and it doesn’t help that Morgan’s best friend Reagan is now pregnant.
Ryan Houston is a cop who has just lost his best friend, Trevor, in the line of duty while he was protecting Ryan’s daughter Ellie. Now Ryan finds his own marriage to Heather crumbling as Ryan refuses to quit his job or find the mystery driver who was involved in Trevor’s death.
When Morgan and Aaron get into a huge fight one night Morgan ends up meeting Ryan and the two spend a night together but when Morgan ends up pregnant and doesn’t know Ryan’s real name she needs to try and figure everything out.
Will Morgan stay with Aaron or will she try and make a go of it with Ryan?
This was a really interesting book and it really takes a look at how certain events and circumstances can tear a marriage apart.
I really didn’t think that Morgan set out for anything to happen with Ryan but she felt so alone in her marriage to Aaron and she wanted to feel appreciated and taken care of. I felt bad for Morgan as Aaron refused to do certain things and all of the pressure seemed to be on Morgan and the communication between the two certainly hit rock bottom.
Ryan was going through his own struggles with Heather due to Trevor’s death and it didn’t help that Heather’s family hated him and had no problem showing it. Ryan felt very alone in his marriage and Heather couldn’t support him and wanted him to quit the job that he loved.
There was so much chemistry between Ryan and Morgan but their relationship was also based upon false identities. I liked that they were there for each other but there was also so much more at stake and I wasn’t sure where things were going. It’s so hard with cheating as sometimes circumstances lead one down a path that they never thought they would take but they are so alone and distraught that they almost just give up.
I did like that Morgan recognized that Ryan was dealing with a lot and had turned to alcohol and asked him to get sober.
I must say I was completely shocked at the end of the book as it wasn’t what I was expecting! I don’t know if I was happy or sad with the way everything turned out. By Rebecca
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020
Circle of Hurt has a unique storyline. It is filled with passion, drama, and heartbreak. It tackles difficult subjects like infertility, death, alcoholism, and infidelity in a very realistic, gritty way, without sugar-coating it.

Morgan (also called Vivi) is a teacher who is great with kids but struggling with infertility. She and her husband are drifting apart after years of attempts for a baby, and their heartbreak is palpable. I could feel their pain, frustration, and anger, especially with everyone around them getting pregnant.

Ryan (also called Harrison) is a cop who recently lost his best friend in the line of duty. He blames himself, his best friend’s wife blames him, his own wife appears to blame him... He is downright miserable and has become an alcoholic. He seems to me like he could be a decent guy if he pulled himself together, but he’s a mess.

While there were some steamy intimate scenes, much of the book was day to day events and heartbreaks of the characters’ lives. To be honest I found it depressing and I just couldn’t feel the chemistry. I had a difficult time getting past the cheating and the dysfunction. I finished the book but felt it was too heavy and serious to be a true romance.

Top reviews from other countries

Shaztwirl
4.0 out of 5 stars My Heart Just Shattered! 💔
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2020
The ending was a real surprise...But it was the right thing for the author to do. That said, I'm typing this through the tears because it absolutely broke me! I didn't think I was particularly leaning one way or the other...until that moment. That one !moment she DOESN'T tell him.
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