Nicki Sosebee Foursome

by Jade C. Jamison

The first four books in the Nicki Sosebee series in one neat bundle. If you liked Jade C. Jamison's Tangled Web, you'll love the Nicki Sosebee series.

Got the Life: Nicki Sosebee has been working low-paying jobs ever since she finished school, but now that she’s older, she wants more. She’s a novice reporter trying to learn the ropes. Just as she’s getting her career goals on track, though, her love life gets worse and worse. Sure, she has no problems picking up good-looking guys for brief flings, but relationships? Out of the question. Maybe it’s because Sean, her gorgeous best friend, just can’t see her as more than a buddy. So when Sean encourages her as she pursues her first headline-producing story, Nicki realizes that her life’s pretty sweet…if only she can live long enough to see tomorrow’s front page.

Dead: Nicki’s love life might suck, but her sex life is great. The only way both could be spectacular would be if her best friend Sean would look at her as more than just a friend. Nicki knows she’s stuck in the friend zone, so she focuses her energies on her job. She’s becoming a better reporter every day, so when her editor asks her to interview a local politician, Nicki is thrilled. But when the politician’s secretary ends up dead, it’s anybody’s guess as to who did it. Nicki has a few ideas, though, and finds herself in deep trouble as she pokes her nose where she thinks it belongs.

No Place to Hide: The Winchester Tribune publishes an article warning the women of Winchester that there is a sexual predator on the loose in the streets of the town they once thought was safe. Danger doesn’t stop Nicki, though, and it’s not till it’s too late that she discovers the criminal in the place she least suspects. And there’s no one who can save her this time. Meanwhile, she decides that her new love interest Jesse might be worth more of her time...but he’s not making it easy.

Right Now: Nicki is becoming a better reporter, so much so that her boss Neal leans on her more and more to get the good stuff. So when a rash of robberies hits the downtown Winchester area, Nicki is reporting the damage...and probably getting a little too close for the bad guys’ comfort. As if that weren’t enough, Nicki finds herself in a full-fledged love triangle between Jesse and Sean...and she can’t bear to choose between them.

Discover what other Jade C. Jamison fans have been buzzing about!

Warning: Not for the faint of heart! This book contains explicit sex and naughty language. Proceed with caution...if you dare.

Genres: Romance, Mystery, Contemporary Romance, Suspense

488 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 17, 2011

About the author

Jade C. Jamison writes steamy contemporary romance that’s full of heat, heartbreak, and hard rock. Known for emotionally raw rockstar romances, sizzling billionaire stories, and unforgettable second chances, Jade delivers passionate stories with fierce heroines and brooding heroes.

When she's not writing, she's jamming to metal, sipping strong coffee, or spoiling her pets and family. Whether set in small-town Colorado or on tour with a band, her books take readers on an intense, romantic ride—one story at a time.

Learn more at www.jadecjamison.com or join her newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/JadeCJa...

New to Jade? Start with Bullet!

Reviews

[Elizabeth (Perusing Princesses) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Squuueeeeaaa!!! Diving in Princess Jade!!! :)

wow..what a ride into the fun life of Nicki Sosebee.... from her interesting jobs...one as a reporter that gets her in a bunch of adrenaline enhancing situations... to her fantastically fun and exciting luv life, while still sucking you into a major romance... in the background..... oh yeah and a little in the foreground ...lol

now..it's seems to be turning into an angsty love triangle... and you all know how much I love those!!!! can not wait to see how this plays out!! two things for sure... one... Nicki, who is like a sexually assertive adult Nancy Drew... will definitely get herself in many a situation as a reporter.. and two.... the hotness factor is just going to blind me!! diving into book five... Wooooooooo!!

[Mary Lou Hoffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: GOT THE LIFE
Series: Nicki Sosebee #1
Author: Jade C. Jamison
Publish Date: 08.01.11
Publisher: Jade C. Jamison
Category /Genre: Romance
Received from: Jade C. Jamison in exchange for an honest review
Date completed: 02.19.14

Nicki Sosebee (sohs-bee) is a rookie reporter chasing her goal to have a front page headline. She has the sexual ethics of a man and the mouth of a sailor. At 30 years old, she's working three jobs, living a life of independence, and enjoying one-night stands between boyfriends. When she becomes part of the story she's chasing, she now has to worry about surviving it.

The guys she dates will always be boyfriends and nothing more, sometimes even less, because Nicki's heart wants Sean. For example, she hooks up with Carlos, a one-night (extended into two) Latin lover who calls her "mi dulzura." Doesn't "sweet thing" sound even cuter in another language? Sean's been her best friend for most of her life, but each foray into making it something more ends in disaster, such as "the night that must never be mentioned again." Even so, neither wants to lose their friendship and regularly set aside the hurts and jealousies.

Alright, ya'all know that Jade is one of my favorite authors. She even said she would claim me as a sister. I have read the four books in the Bullet series and a couple of stand-alones. I have promised her a whole week to catch up on as many of her older works as possible. We agreed on the Nicki Sosebee series first, so I started with this one today. I absolutely could not put this down. I am sitting here looking at page one of DEAD and reminding myself that this review has to be written before I can continue reading. This is always a problem for me, just because I do love reading so much. It is especially difficult for me today, because I know I have seven more books in this series (and #9 will be released soon after I complete these). I'm hoping to complete the eight I have in time for the cover reveal of FAKE on February 24th.

For all of the time that I have been following Jade, I have been pronouncing Nicki's last name incorrectly. Since we who have done so are made fun of in the book, I am challenging Jade to pronounce MY last name! She has three days, and then I'll open it to all of you. Perhaps there will be a prize!!
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Title: DEAD
Series: Nicki Sosebee #2
Author: Jade C. Jamison
Publish Date: 08.22.11
Publisher: Jade C. Jamison
Category /Genre: Romance
Received from: Jade C. Jamison in exchange for an honest review
Date completed: 02.20.14

This is book two in the Nicki Sosebee and they do need to be read in order.

I knew I was going to love this series. Jade and I have talked about them often enough that I just knew, but I seriously love them even more than I thought I would. Nicki is a freelance crime beat reporter, surrounded by hot guys, and unapologetically engaging in hot sex. Nicki is everything I wish I were brave enough to be. She knows how and when to be a lady, but most of the time she’s just this real person with almost no filter on her mouth.

This is easy reading. Like eye-candy for the brain. I am loving this mental vacation.

Yeah, beginning book three immediately, NO PLACE TO HIDE. The triangle is fully-formed and I just know it’s about to get intense in here!
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Title: NO PLACE TO HIDE
Series: Nicki Sosebee #3
Author: Jade C. Jamison
Publish Date: 09.06.11
Publisher: Jade C. Jamison
Category /Genre: Romance
Received from: Jade C. Jamison in exchange for an honest review
Date completed: 02.21.14

This is book three in the Nicki Sosebee (sohs-bee) series. They do need to be read in order. If you have not read the first two books, stop now, do not read any further. I'd hate to spoil anything for you.

Sean who? Yeah, yeah, I've been around Jade enough, kept her company at enough author take-overs, to know that this is all a big love triangle, but right now I am completely in cheerleader mode and Jesse is my man. Tough cookie Nicki has fallen in – oh, don’t say that L-word – with Jesse. Meanwhile she’s chasing a story about a serial rapist, an unheard of occurrence in peaceful Winchester, CO. Nicki’s doing her best to advise the women of her hometown to act with caution to protect themselves.

One of things you may not know about me is that I am a martial artist and I used to assist in teaching self-defense classes. Jesse earned extra points with me when he advised Nicki to use her keys as impromptu brass knuckle / knives as she walks to and from her car after dark. I always included that bit of advise for my students. Jade, thank you for getting that message out there in another forum. There are never too many words of caution.

One other thing, Nicki is having a hard time dealing with the idea of turning thirty and the guys don’t get it. I turned fifty this year. Thirty wasn’t a problem; forty wasn’t a problem, just a number I would say, but fifty is killing me. I still feel about 25 inside (we won’t get into the other half of Jesse’s cheer up speech LOL), but there is no denying that there are certain birthdays for each of us that seem to define our lives. I’m looking forward to seeing how Jesse helps Nicki to celebrate this milestone.

Okay, so bottom line, did I like the book. Hell, yeah! Third book in the series and each one better than the one before! I am so glad I gifted myself with a week of Jade’s books (I have no other stories scheduled until the 26th, except for one cover reveal tomorrow).

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Title: RIGHT NOW
Series: Nicki Sosebee #4
Author: Jade C. Jamison
Publish Date: 10.12.11
Publisher: Jade C. Jamison
Category /Genre: Romance
Received from: Jade C. Jamison in exchange for an honest review
Date completed: 02.22.14

This is the fourth book in the Nicki Sosebee series and they do need to be read in order.

The ninth book in this series will be released in about two weeks, so I am trying to get caught up and be ready for FAKE as soon as it’s ready.

While reading this book, I was also stalking Facebook. Jade reposted my review for the previous book NO PLACE TO HIDE and I told her I was at chapter four here in RIGHT NOW and I didn’t know whose ass to kick first. Full blown love triangle, oh yea, and they all want to be the base (sorry, my math teacher persona making herself known). Oh, my Lord, people, don’t you know that ultimatums are never a good thing? Lovely person that Jade is, she tells me to keep reading, “You have a HUGE "Oh, sh*t" moment coming up near the end.” When I got to the end, and there is one hell of an “oh shit moment,” I had to tell Jade she is evil. She’s evil in a good way, but oh my! Team Sean or Team Jesse, either way Nicki has a hot guy who would move the world for her. Oh, and it is Nicki, so Sean and Jesse aren’t the only guys getting the steamy Nicki treatment (wink). I’ll admit, I had to give in and look up my old music and play Prince’s Sweet Nikki; it just seemed appropriate.

I can’t stop now. I need to continue reading this series. You’ll see me soon with the review for ONE MORE TIME. Until then, if you haven’t started reading this series, I am highly recommending you get caught up with me.

[Bonnie Hardman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author sent me a copy of this book to introduce me to her Nicki Sosebee character and I am HOOKED! Nicki is the women many of us secretly want to be. She is tough, feminine, smart and loves sex. She is an up and coming reporter and finds himself in some scary dangerous situations throughout the book. Nicki has lusted after her best friend Sean for 8 years even after a botched sexual encounter where she screamed out another man's name in the throughs of passion, she has held in her lust for him. Enter Sean's best guy friend, Jesse, who Nicki once thought an obnoxious douche. Jesse is on her radar and then they hook up and the sparks fly. Jesse is sensitive to her needs and sweet and Nicki is falling for him. Can she and Jesse work things out? Can she let go of her attraction to Sean and can she keep it all balanced. A must read! 5 Stars!

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

ALL 4 of these books earned 5 star reviews from me (posted individually) and OMG...now I have to buy the rest of them!!
If you loved Jamison's BULLET series and Tangled Web...her earlier work will not disappoint you. Even with these shorter books, each having a complete story but all tying in together as a journey of sorts, you can see how wonderful a storyteller Jamison really is, as she leaves no questions unanswered and uses dialogue that is honest and very frank. I love how she writes her romance and the sexy, steamy encounters are so descriptive (without being so explicit) that you can feel it in your guts.
If you want a taste...get this 4 pack (it's saves you a bit over buying all 4) and you will not be sorry!

*****5***** stars but really should be 20 collective stars =)

[Perusing Princesses · Rating 4 out of 5]

Squuueeeeaaa!!! Diving in Princess Jade!!! :)

wow..what a ride into the fun life of Nicki Sosebee.... from her interesting jobs...one as a reporter that gets her in a bunch of adrenaline enhancing situations... to her fantastically fun and exciting luv life, while still sucking you into a major romance... in the background..... oh yeah and a little in the foreground ...lol

now..it's seems to be turning into an angsty love triangle... and you all know how much I love those!!!! can not wait to see how this plays out!! two things for sure... one... Nicki, who is like a sexually assertive adult Nancy Drew... will definitely get herself in many a situation as a reporter.. and two.... the hotness factor is just going to blind me!! diving into book five... Wooooooooo!!

[CDBW · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm hooked. Not a big fan of Sean. I just want to kick him in the nuts. He aggravates me. I wish Nicki would just be done with him. Now Jesse, on the other hand, yuuummmm! I'm so glad that he Nicki hit back together at the end. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicki Sosebee is a strong, fun sassy woman who knows exactly what she wants whether it be a man or a story. OK, so she's only a trainee reporter and still learning the ropes but that doesn't stop her hunting down a story and asking the awkward questions and pretty much figuring out the story behind the crime. Not bad for a rookie!! Plus juggling being a reporter with being a waitress and selling make-up should put the reins on her personal life. Yet she puts as much energy into her personal life as she does her professional and manages to end up in bed with some very hot men.

In addition to her short loved affairs, she is attracted to and drawn to her best friend Sean. Sean is equally attracted to and drawn to Nicki but neither will act on their feelings after a disastrous attempt whilst in college. Add in to the mix an incredibly sexy Jesse who is attracted to Nicki and he is not afraid to act and make Nicki his own. Of course being Sean's best friend is an added complication but who knows who Nicki will actually end up with?

This is a collection of Nicki's first four stories: Got the Life, where Nicki is on the trail of an arsonist; Dead, which sees Nicki on the trail of a murderer with a possible political motive; No Place to Hide, which sees a serial rapist set Winchester on high alert and Nicki investigating; and Right Now, which sees a series of robberies taking place where odd items are taken.

I loved the fun nature of these books - Nicki is a bright and bouncy woman, full of enthusiasm and no sense of danger. Throughout these stories she ends up figuring things out before the cops do but ends up putting herself in danger. But that's OK because she has two incredibly sexy men in her life who can rescue her!

Nicki Sosebee reminds me of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum, who is another sassy, strong woman with men decisions to make. Nicki is a good reporter on her way to being a great reporter. Works hard, plays hard and enjoys life. With a great supporting cast of crazy friends and sexy men, this is a series to be followed.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m kicking myself here for having the Nicki Sosebee series on my kindle for just over a year and not reading them until now. OMG! I absolutely love them! I have been a HUGE fan of Jade’s since I read Bullet over a year ago. To show my support-and to load my kindle with some amazing books-I have purchased almost every book she has published (just a couple more to get). The ones I haven’t read yet have been sitting on my TBR for what I am finding out is way too long. I was hooked immediately and cannot put this series down – it’s been 3 days and I’m already on book five! I forced myself to pause reading so I can get reviews written for the first four.
Nicki Sosebee is a witty, tell it like it is, busting her butt to make it in the world, take what she wants type of woman. Her main job is head waitress at Napoli but her love is being a “rookie” freelance reporter at the Winchester Tribune. She has a deep connection with her best friend, Sean, and she feels an electric physical chemistry when she is around him, but they have only gone past the friendship zone one time, eight years ago, on The Night that Must Never Be Mentioned Again. Nicki has never gotten over her lust and desire for him but keeps it hidden. Her favorite way to deal with it is with sex. Mostly quick pick-ups since she doesn’t keep a steady boyfriend due to no one being able to compete with her feelings for Sean. Then we add Jesse into the mix. Jesse is one of Sean’s best friends, and someone who has had a major crush on Nicki since high school.
Each book revolves around Nicki’s life, her relationships-especially with Jesse and Sean, and the current story she is reporting on, and in many cases, finding herself in dangerous situations. Lives are in danger, friendships are tested, relationships are tested… you have to read this to see how it all turns out. This is a definite MUST read and is highly, highly recommended! Okay, now, on to book five and the rest of the series!!

[Tia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicki is an up and coming newspaper reporter/waitress. Her best guy friend is a hottie she practically slept with one time, but they avoid dealing with it. She has a penchant for finding the story but also trouble along the way, and always needs saving. Nicki loves sex and will grab it whenever she can, without thinking of the consequences, and sometimes there are some.

Overall I like this series, it's well written although the characters are a little shallow but interesting. The fact that Nicki grabs her a man whenever it appeals to her into no strings attached fun, leads to some interesting reading but I wouldn't want to do that in reality. I'd say this is a light read, with some interesting storylines and characters I wish would be developed a bit more, but likeable nonetheless.

Here's the link on Amazon for this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Nicki-Sosebee-...

[Jennifer Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm giving the first four books in this series about 4.75 stars. I truly enjoyed these books, from start to finish. Initially I was a little skeptical because I had only ever read rock star books by Jade C. Jamison before and I wondered if someone who wrote rock stars SO WELL(!!!!!!!!!!!) could write that well in another sub-genre of romance. The answer is, she sure as heck can. Jade has no niche, she can do whatever she wants and she does it well!! They're amazing, fast-paced, page-turners. These books are like "The Adventures of Nicki Sosebee." They're very entertaining. The series follows Nicki Sosebee, a freelance reporter/waitress/make-up distributor. Each individual book focuses around a particular story she's working for the paper and includes some element of her love life. I can't say enough good things about it. I can't wait to get to the next part of the series.

[Julie Post · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is between 3-4 stars. A good light read. Not funny but not too heavy. Kept me entertained but frustrated. Nikki and Sean are best friends that have a strong attraction but Sean keeps fighting it. Nikki is a 29-30 year old waitress and rookie reporter who can't let go of her feelings for Sean. She finally falls in love with Jesse, one of Sean's best friends but still can't let go of her feelings for Sean. Nikki deals with her self esteem issues with casual sex. I have a hard time liking Nikki because she came across as really shallow following whatever urge she had. The situation with Sean also got old. It's been 8 years and he still doesn't want a relationship.....let go already and stop hanging around him every other day! It's pathetic!

[Caryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read!

These were the first 4 Nikki Sosebee books in this series and I was pleasantly surprised. Nikki is a very easy to like character who leads quite the interesting life. But then there are her two friends, Jesse and Sean, a love triangle headed for disaster. I love her boldness in exploring her reporting assignments head on and even getting into some serious scrapes! I also love her approach to sex....lots of it when she wants it! (Kind of reminds me of my younger & wilder days!)
Get these books and read for yourself the antics this gal gets up to....you won't be sorry.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!! I started this series 1st of 4 books on Friday night, here it is Sunday morning and I am hooked! I read 1st 4 and they are amazing! The characters are true to life with just enough back story to see why they react they way they do. Each story in itself is complete with no cliff hangers (they do make you want to immediately read the next book :-) ). All told an interesting story of a young woman's exploration of her life, herself and her relationships. I highly recommend diving into this series!

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series! Jade has written another amazing series and can't wait to keep reading more. This series was not what I expected and it kept me guessing every turn. Nicki definitely doesn't have a lack of sex on her life ;) I feel so connected to Nicki and really like her character and I also love Jesse. This was a 5 star read for me and I can't wait to see what else Jade has in store for us.

[Roz Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

A light easy read. Nicki frustrated me at times and deserve a slap, love matt, love love love Jesse, dislike Sean immensely. Not sure if I can read the others as I feel like I have whip lash from all the too-ing and fro-ing. I really just wanna see nicki and Jesse happy though without all the drama!

[Shaunna Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicki is tired of her low paying job, and she wants more. Nicki isn't good at relationships either. This is a fun read with Nicki chasing her goals, and her one night stands. Quick fun read that will keep you hanging on.

[Marcie Wegner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved these four books. This was my first introduction to Jade C. Jamison and I loved it. The stories and characters are real. I read through each book in one sitting because I couldn't put them down. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series because they were so well written.

[Zoe Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

For my reviews on the first four books, please go to www.lovebookreviews.wordpress.com.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving this series! Another must read by Jade!!

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!!!!

[L Morales · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading the stories in this series they were fun and erotic!I love Nicki's character and can't wait to see what happens next!

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Lord, Nikki really gets herself into trouble!!

[Katrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Andrea Doss · Rating 4 out of 5]

this set is so much fun! Nicki is such an awesome character!