Breaking Stone (The Stone Series #5) (2024)

This is book five in The Stone series and it concludes Alexander and Krystina's story. This book takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions as Alexander and Krystina have to go through even more heartbreak and loss which causes them to drift apart but will they eventually be able to mend the divide and barriers that has grown between them or is it too late for them already. This is a truly amazing series and I definitely recommend you read it and you will not be disappointed and I can't wait to see what Dakota Willink writes next.

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Krystina and Alex have been through so much and in this book it is no different. They have suffered from miscarriage and loss. There are so many emotions that are impactful and powerful in this book. This is a beautiful story and fantastic ending to this series. I highly recommend this series!.

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Hands down one of the best series I've read. Krystina and Alex are everything but this book took me on an emotionally devastating ride that I'm not sorry one but I went on. Krystina is in total darkness and feels completely lost. Alex doesn't know how to deal. So these two have to try to fight there way out of all this emotion to come together. Beautifully devastating. What a perfect ending to an amazing story.

Amazing end to the series. Definitely be aware of some triggers- but that beginning ripped my heart out. Well worth the read- the journey was perfect! As was the hea!!!

After following this series from the beginning it was absolutely wonderful to read the final story to Alexander and Krystina Stone's story.

At the end of book #4 we seen they were preparing for parenthood and happy endings.

But in Breaking Stone it's clear their story isn't quire over yet.

This couple have been through alot, Heartbreakingly so....

But I have to say this being my first book/s by Dakota Willink I absolutely love her writing and I am looking forward to reading Greyson Hughes story and discovering her other books.

This series is a must read but best to start from the beginning with Heart of Stone. It will not disappoint.

ARC Review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story even though it brought tears to my eyes more than once. It is a heartwarming story that brings a conclusion to many of the unanswered threads. Krystina said that “everything happens for a reason” and that is the motif for much of this story and while there were some hiccups along the way, the ending is sweet and satisfying.

Omg this was a perfect ending to a brilliant series that took you on a roller coaster ride of emotions and this book had me hooked on turning the pages right up to the thrilling conclusion. Alexander and Krystina have had a rocky road start in the beginning and had to to fight for not only there lives but for there love and with twists and turns, highs and lows are just a part of there lives and in this book is no different after the last book had us excited about Krystina and Alexander have finally fallen pregnant and after so many miscarriages they couldn’t wait to meet the daughter Liliana then at 28 weeks she looses the baby and it breaks her and she is so lost in her grief that Alexander is having trouble trying to fix it all while he suffers in silence as well. With everything that’s going on after there Las Vegas trip Krystina gets a call telling her to come pick up Eva the young girl she promised to take care of and Alexander doesn’t want anything to do with the child and this puts more strain on there relationship. How does it all turn out could this child make or break them in the end. To get these answers and so much more read this finally book in the series.

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Spunky N Sassy Rating: 5.0

~~~~~~~~~~Tracy's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review~~~~~~~~~~

This is the final installment in Krystina and Alexander story and wow a lot happens and I loved every word. I am in love with this series, and I wish it would last forever. Krystina and Alexander are so on fire and fierce. Wow! Simply put this book is incredible. A great ending to a series I've fallen in love with period these characters are so full of fire and life. If you think you know where the story is going to go you have no idea. I think the part of this suit that I love the most was the development of the characters throughout, Krystina started out as someone who was afraid of life and living it due to events in her past but now, I see so much strength and bravery in her how she is living her life and not allowing life to beat her down anymore. Then there is Alexander he started as a good man who did not feel he deserved love and he had secrets but there were also those hiding secrets from him, he opened his heart to not only Krystina those around him, he truly showed that not only was he able to love but he was worthy of that love whereas before he felt neither. I highly recommend this book, series, and amazing author. So sad to see it ending.

Book 5 in series. Krystina and Alexander have suffered many miscarriages and ultimately lost their baby girl Liliana, after 28 weeks. For a lot of this book Krystina is very lost because of her grief. They are told they likely can not have kids in the future. Alexander has always taken care of Krystina but now he doesn't know how to fix her despite having all the money they need. One thing we know, Alexander needs to be in control. After a trip to Las Vegas Krystina feels like Alexander and her friend Allyson don't even trust her. Krystina then receives a call that she needs to come and get a girl Eva, that she promised to take care of. Alexander doesn't want anything to do with Eva. This pushes Krystina and Alexander further apart than ever. When Alexander and Krystina get on the same page someone from their past tries to take it all away from them. So much of this book is sad and emotional. Different tone from other books in the series. Still glad everything works out in the end.

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Wow, just wow! This last book in the series really hit in the emotions. Alexander and Krystina have dealt with a lot not only since they met, but also in their pasts. Alex had a very difficult childhood and has done everything in his power to stay as far away from anything that even reminds him of his past. Add this to the loss of their baby, both Alex and Krystina are in dark places. Both are dealing with the grief in their own ways and it could be causing more harm than good. Alex has no control over everything and it is causing trouble in paradise.

Bring in a wild Vegas trip, an unexpected phone call and a little blackmail to hopefully get things back on track. Drama, betrayal, blackmail, passion, sadness, grief, and a rollercoaster of emotions add to this journey and makes for a great ending to this series. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I have loved this series but this book was most definitely the most emotional. Alexander and Krystina have endured a very heartbreaking loss and both are trying to overcome their loss the best way they know how but in the process they are both hurting each other and their marriage. Only when an orphaned girl, Eva, comes into their lives does Krystina see a light at the end of the tunnel although Alexander takes longer to see the possibility of them becoming a family. I was so consumed with their story that I could not put this book down. The heartache and drama was all consuming but it was Alexander and Krystina’s love that helped them get through their loss and move forward as a couple again. I hope to read more of them in the future. These characters have left their mark on my heart.

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Breaking Stone (The Stone Series: A Billionaire Romance Book 5)

This story was absolutely fantastic to read. It had everything that you would want in a story .Alexander and Krystina had been through so much, pregnancies and the lost of their babies. They both had to live with sorrow, but ended up getting their lives back together. Then, finally when live stood still, Eva entered their lives and stirred all the feeling Krystina had and decided to adopt Eva. Alexander doesn't really like the idea at first. Then he gets to know the little girl and falls in love with her, he wants to give he a home after her mamma dies. In the end everything seems to fall in place until a unknown person enters their lives! I enjoyed reading this story and the author has out done herself in writing this story! So enjoy it!!

Yes, it definitely feels like a 'Fifty Shades of Grey' LITE version esp in the first two books. I don't mind that its mirroring of fsog or the crossfire series but I think it misses to capture the intensity of those books. The characters are very caricaturish in the first two books but they get better in the third esp after they say their Iloveyous. What I liked about this book was there was no real OW drama and that it was Dual POV which you dont get in fsog or crossfire. Other than these aspects I find it an ok read. I wish the epilogue in book 5 was better. Wanted to see more of their domestic life with Eva etc. Would not re-read but would recommend to anyone who likes the fsog series

Krystina is not coping well after her pregnancy loss. Not only did she lose her baby, but she probably can't have any more children. Then she is asked to look after a young girl whose mother had a connection with Krystina. Alexander wants nothing to do with Eva as she comes from the same crime ridden district as he did. Is this going to be the final straw that breaks their relationship?

This is the conclusion to the series and I suggest that you read the series in order.

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This is a great conclusion to The Stone Series by Dakota Willink. This was hard to put down once I started it. Often we want more to the story when we're enjoying a book/series and Dakota has gifted that to us. Such a great storyline with wonderful characters. We go through so more pain and anguish before getting to a beautiful HEA for Alexander and Krystina. I look forward to reading more books written by this author!.

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This is book 5 and the final in The Stone Series: A Billionaire Romance series that features main characters Alexander and Krystina Stone. This is the conclusion to their story and one that will be heartbreaking and warming all in one roller coaster of an emotional ride book. Well written - you will fall in love with this couple and their hurts will be your hurts. While I loved this book, I hated to see the end of their story - but a wonderful HEA ending was perfect.

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This book is amazing! This story is full of emotions! I couldn’t put it down! The journey of the main characters is hard, full of pain and sadness. I cry and suffer with them every page of this book. During the story they lose theirselves one because of grief and pain and the other due to be strong for the other. Love is a strong emotion for this reason they find each other again. This is a beautiful ending for this amazing story! Dakota is an excellent author and this is the reason I love her books!

Alexander and Krystina have been through so much in this series but in this book they are grieving the loss of their baby girl. Everything climaxes into a captivating, and emotional ending. From the beginning of book one to the page turning final book this series has been one of my favorites by this Dakota Willink and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

The Stone Series was very well written and I enjoyed reading them. I love the intensity Alex has for Krystina. You can feel the love and pain coming from the pages in each series. I hated their story had to end and totally wished for them to birth their own blood but there are a lot of Women who cannot and Adoption is an alternative and gives Children second chances at a better life.
Bravo Ms Willink!!!

Awesome Books

The storyline for these books were so good I could not put these books down. Thank you so much for letting me enjoy the books. I felt so deeply disappointed that Krystina was never allowed or able to get pregnant and stay pregnant. But it gave them a chance to step in and adopt little Eva. God works in many ways . I need to read more of this authors books. Thank you. Elizabeth Childers.

Wonderful CONCLUSION
You feel it and live every aspect of this wonderful series and finally all the obstacles and edgy suspense has finally come to a breathtaking ending that is beyond fitting for this series that once you start reading it gets stuck in your head craving the next read and the next. It's got triggers is edgy and has all the feels.

Exactly what both Alex and Krysrina needed a new life to love !

This book was truly an interesting read , Krystina finally gets what she has always wanted a child to love and care for . Alex fights her about it but comes to terms with her decision. This story also includes blackmail and violence. I recommend with a 5 Star review

I loved books 1-4 and was surprised to see book 5 come out so long after the series started. It was great to go back to see one of my favorites couples even if their story had some tragic moments. I may have had to go back and refresh my memory from the earlier books to get back into this world.
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Bent maybe but not broken!

This, in my opinion, is the best book of the series. A lot of action in this one. Numerous things going on and plenty for you to get your teeth into. Big struggles for Alex and Krys. But will they survive them this time? Only reading the book will answer that. Worth reading.

For the final part of Krystina and Alex’s story this was ok, but didn’t deliver what I was expecting. Their relationship very much settled into married life and for me the excitement of the first 3 books was completely gone. Even the few spicy smut parts were a bit of a let down as we had seen it all before. The happy ever after ending was predictable but I’m glad they got what they wanted.

Book 5 in the series had me gripped from page 1. Krystina usually such a strong woman found herself understandably in a very dark place.
The storyline was amazing, loss, heartbreak and ultimately love.
The least spicy of the books but by book 5 it feels more important to concentrate on the character development.
I don’t doubt they will be re-read at some point in the future

Better than I expected

I was disappointed with book 4, feeling like it was slow and Dakota possibly ran out of ideas, not to mention all the typos. This book 5 certainly brought some twists I was not expecting and brought me back. I just gotta say, someone needs to work on those typos because they’re seriously distracting. Overall, great ending to the series.

Recovering from tragic loss builds a wall between Krystina and Alex that isn't realized until they are presented with a big decision. Separation seems to be the answer, but the wrong person is deflecting responsibility. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the series.

The exciting conclusion of a wonderful series…
Alexander and Krystina’s epic love in tested in a multitude of ways as they struggle against conflicts within and without… I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.

Alexander would do anything to chase Krystina's demons away ... but Krystina needs more than anything that Alexander can give her. Where does that leave them? Breaking Stone is a moving conclusion to a fantastic series!