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Perfect Fit
In this sexy, heartfelt classic from New York Times bestselling romance legend Brenda Jackson, one woman's run of bad luck may end in the sweetest kind of windfall. Set against the awesome landscape of Alaska.
Sage Dunbar is dealt a shattering double blow when she discovers that her fianc� has depleted her bank accounts and her father has been having an affair. Reeling with shock, she accepts a job promotion that involves relocating to Anchorage, Alaska. She never expects to cross paths with a man who will challenge everything she thought she knew about love.
Gabe's sex-only relationship policy has been working just fine, keeping him free of messy entanglements and emotional baggage. Then he meets Sage, and his no-commitment ways start to lose their appeal. But Sage isn't ready to give her heart and trust to another man any time soon. With a single-minded determination that surprises even him, Gabe resolves to convince her that true love can erase every obstacle--real or imagined--in its path ...
Sage Dunbar is dealt a shattering double blow when she discovers that her fianc� has depleted her bank accounts and her father has been having an affair. Reeling with shock, she accepts a job promotion that involves relocating to Anchorage, Alaska. She never expects to cross paths with a man who will challenge everything she thought she knew about love.
Gabe's sex-only relationship policy has been working just fine, keeping him free of messy entanglements and emotional baggage. Then he meets Sage, and his no-commitment ways start to lose their appeal. But Sage isn't ready to give her heart and trust to another man any time soon. With a single-minded determination that surprises even him, Gabe resolves to convince her that true love can erase every obstacle--real or imagined--in its path ...
304 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2003
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Brenda Jackson
895 books3,588 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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May 4, 2022[I'm trying to write this 5/4/22...]
TBH I really like that Sage kicked her lying fiance to the curb. DESPITE all the pressure from her family. GOOD ON YOU, GIRL.
And ... then her dad. Yikes.
Sage and Gabe are rather volatile - and honestly the last few days have been a mess and especially when I was listening to this book? [I'm not sure if this is the one I listened to overnight/stayed up for 48 hours cuz these steroid shots?] Anyway.
... I need to re-listen to this book, but IIRC I really liked how everything played out. [Even the stuff I didn't LIKE I felt it was realistic and made sense for the characters.]
TBH I really like that Sage kicked her lying fiance to the curb. DESPITE all the pressure from her family. GOOD ON YOU, GIRL.
And ... then her dad. Yikes.
Sage and Gabe are rather volatile - and honestly the last few days have been a mess and especially when I was listening to this book? [I'm not sure if this is the one I listened to overnight/stayed up for 48 hours cuz these steroid shots?] Anyway.
... I need to re-listen to this book, but IIRC I really liked how everything played out. [Even the stuff I didn't LIKE I felt it was realistic and made sense for the characters.]
October 24, 2024
Perfect Fit by Brenda Jackson
Perfect #2
10h 7m narrated by Leon Nixon, 304 pages
Genre: African-American Romance, Contemporary Romance
Featuring: Epigraphs, Parts, Detroit, Michigan; Charlotte, North Carolina; Anchorage, Alaska; Work Trip
Rating as a movie: NC-17 for strong sexual content
Songs for the soundtrack: "Here and Now" by Luther Vandross, "In Those Jeans" by
Ginuwine, "Knock Knock" by Monica
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½❄️🌨🏂🏿
My thoughts: 📱14% 1:22:34 Ch. 4 - So Chicago has become Detroit? There are a lot of storylines here and if one of them involves cheating it's not going to be fun for me.
📱47% 4:45:39 Ch. 15 - The story has improved but it's still not as good as the first book.
📱82% 8:16:38 Ch. 26 - It has more depth than I expected and it's not following the romance pattern (I like that), but I feel like it should have been nearly over by now, but we're now in part 3.
This one took a while to warm up and parts made me question the ending of the previous book. The 3rd part was just okay. The scene that could have inspired Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys was the best part of the story for me. I'm starting the novellas immediately.
Recommend to others: Yes. This was a decent love story.
1. Perfect Timing (2002)
✔️ 2. Perfect Fit (2003)
3. Perfect Moments (2021)
4. Perfect Makeover (2022)
Perfect #2
10h 7m narrated by Leon Nixon, 304 pages
Genre: African-American Romance, Contemporary Romance
Featuring: Epigraphs, Parts, Detroit, Michigan; Charlotte, North Carolina; Anchorage, Alaska; Work Trip
Rating as a movie: NC-17 for strong sexual content
Songs for the soundtrack: "Here and Now" by Luther Vandross, "In Those Jeans" by
Ginuwine, "Knock Knock" by Monica
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½❄️🌨🏂🏿
My thoughts: 📱14% 1:22:34 Ch. 4 - So Chicago has become Detroit? There are a lot of storylines here and if one of them involves cheating it's not going to be fun for me.
📱47% 4:45:39 Ch. 15 - The story has improved but it's still not as good as the first book.
📱82% 8:16:38 Ch. 26 - It has more depth than I expected and it's not following the romance pattern (I like that), but I feel like it should have been nearly over by now, but we're now in part 3.
This one took a while to warm up and parts made me question the ending of the previous book. The 3rd part was just okay. The scene that could have inspired Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys was the best part of the story for me. I'm starting the novellas immediately.
Recommend to others: Yes. This was a decent love story.
1. Perfect Timing (2002)
✔️ 2. Perfect Fit (2003)
3. Perfect Moments (2021)
4. Perfect Makeover (2022)
November 1, 2007
Perfect Fit is a Pefect Read
Sage Dunbar is at the top of her marketing career and is engaged to her college sweetheart, she is living the life most women dream about. But what a difference a day makes. In blink of an eye, her world is shattered when her fiance depletes her bank accounts and turns her dream into a nightmare.~~~~~~~Gabriel Blackwell is handsome, single and successful. As co-owner of a top architectural firm he is a hot commodity in and out of the boardroom. Gabe wants to find a good woman and settle down, but that woman must meet one specific requirement, she must not bring any relationship baggage. Gabe's past dating experiences have left him cautious about sharing his heart.~~~~~~~I was immediately drawn to the Sage and Gabe. The intensity of the love that Mrs. Jackson decsribes in the book is vivid and can easily be felt by the reader. This a great read for anyone who belives in soul mates and especially those who have found theirs. This book is a definite MUST read!
Sage Dunbar is at the top of her marketing career and is engaged to her college sweetheart, she is living the life most women dream about. But what a difference a day makes. In blink of an eye, her world is shattered when her fiance depletes her bank accounts and turns her dream into a nightmare.~~~~~~~Gabriel Blackwell is handsome, single and successful. As co-owner of a top architectural firm he is a hot commodity in and out of the boardroom. Gabe wants to find a good woman and settle down, but that woman must meet one specific requirement, she must not bring any relationship baggage. Gabe's past dating experiences have left him cautious about sharing his heart.~~~~~~~I was immediately drawn to the Sage and Gabe. The intensity of the love that Mrs. Jackson decsribes in the book is vivid and can easily be felt by the reader. This a great read for anyone who belives in soul mates and especially those who have found theirs. This book is a definite MUST read!
January 3, 2013
love it
March 28, 2024
This story came up under my search “Urban Christian” and it was way steamier than I could have imagined but I loved it! I am a fan of Brenda Jackson now.
March 22, 2019
Originally Reviewed on The Bewitching Bibliophile
I picked this one up pretty quickly after reading Perfect Timing. Since I originally started with this book I was able to dive right in with some background on the main character telling the story. I dived into this having glimpsed the character from the previous book and having formed an idea of who he was due to his actions and the advice he gave in book one.
Now Brenda writes characters that are amazingly relatable. They are successful, come from different backgrounds but have stories and experiences the reader has had or knows someone who has lived it. This makes for a really good and immersive reading experience. The characters are all well written, fleshed out and well rounded. In this one we meet up again with Gabe who is a successful businessman who is happy to be in a new town due to the change in his firm, with his best friend now a married man, he's the one doing the traveling, and while there sees a vision across the room. This woman immediately draws him in and he's beyond disappointed when he realizes that she's so confident and glowing happily because she's a successful woman who is engaged. And he's got the feeling she's happy with her place in life.
With this being the start of the story I wasn't sure what was going to happen to bring these two together, because as y'all know I don't read synopsis, especially from favorite authors. They are just autobuy and read. The story is told in two parts, the beginning with everyone's background and the laying down of information as to what leads us to the second part. And when we find out what happens to send Sage running to the cold wilds of Alaska, I totally agreed with her. I was freaking out and cussing out everyone involved. Dealt such a heartbreaking blow she goes away to find a good way to explain to her family what happened and discovers a secret so soul destroying it just about breaks her. I couldn't help but feel her pain, because Goddess above knows I wouldn't know what to do or say in that situation. I do know I would rage though, just be so angry.
The premise of this story is the lesson each of the characters has to learn in forgiveness and letting go. Even though Gabe had created these rules to protect himself he hadn't really dealt with his own issues from his situation and this caused a constant back and forth between him and Sage. As Sage, I was also annoyed that people kept insisting she didn't know her own mind and would come around once she stopped being mad. Listen, I'm not that forgiving and this isn't one of those moments a person can just get over, so stop asking me to be the bigger person. I can forgive, but forgiveness doesn't necessarily mean reconciliation.
Now I have very strong feelings about cheating. I'm not going to say that everyone else should follow my lead, it's your relationship do what works for you. However, I highlighted this discussion between the person being cheated on and Sage and I just wanted to slap them.
"While he didn’t tell me everything that was going on with him at work, I felt something was bothering him, and I became concerned. But not concerned enough to start spending more time with him to get to the root of the problem. Instead, I became more and more absorbed in what I was doing—my church work, my charities, my frustrations to move forward and make wedding plans, and my own job. I wasn’t there for him. Unfortunately, someone else was.” ~~~ Only a strong woman, a very strong woman, could admit as well as accept something like that.
Let me explain to you, no matter how much you work at taking care of your relationship if your partner is going to cheat THEY WILL CHEAT. It's bullshyt to try to lift the burden of their bad behavior by saying you should have done more. We are partners for a good long time and you didn't think to come to me and say " I think my job is in jeopardy, I'm going to have to work harder and longer to prove to them that I'm still good at it". You made a unilateral choice to take yourself off and sleep with someone else because I couldn't read your effing mind?? Is you crazy??
If you want to forgive them then say it's because Y'all have history and you don't feel like starting over. Don't serve me some religious bullshyt that we are called to forgive. No. They cheated, they had plenty of time in which to make a change to walk away to not actually take their clothes off and sleep with that person. And to then have someone else help hide your duplicity?? Nah son, I hate how women, especially black women are expected to absorb the trauma of their partners lying, cheating and putting their health at risk and work at forgiving them, when we know full well that if the reverse happened those women would be dogged out and called all kinds of names.
I did like the progression of the story and loved the parallels in growth that both Sage & Gabe had to go through. Even though Sage didn't believe she had anything left to learn. I would have loved more from her friend Rose's story as we were only getting snippets and a few spoke of trauma not being addressed. I did love the growth she also went through and how that helped her open up to avenues she normally wouldn't have looked at without making those changes.
It was a sweet ending and a good story. I loved the romance of it, the building of a friendship then slow dating, the slow unfolding of love and the acceptance of the gift that love is. Forgiveness comes in many forms and letting go comes when the heart has fully healed. It leaves scars but each love is a lesson and a chance to embrace change and I loved this story for that.
★★★☆☆
RECOMMENDATIONS
Good Woman Blues Lynn Emery
Kiss Lonely Goodbye Lynn Emery
Happy Reading my loves,
I picked this one up pretty quickly after reading Perfect Timing. Since I originally started with this book I was able to dive right in with some background on the main character telling the story. I dived into this having glimpsed the character from the previous book and having formed an idea of who he was due to his actions and the advice he gave in book one.
Now Brenda writes characters that are amazingly relatable. They are successful, come from different backgrounds but have stories and experiences the reader has had or knows someone who has lived it. This makes for a really good and immersive reading experience. The characters are all well written, fleshed out and well rounded. In this one we meet up again with Gabe who is a successful businessman who is happy to be in a new town due to the change in his firm, with his best friend now a married man, he's the one doing the traveling, and while there sees a vision across the room. This woman immediately draws him in and he's beyond disappointed when he realizes that she's so confident and glowing happily because she's a successful woman who is engaged. And he's got the feeling she's happy with her place in life.
With this being the start of the story I wasn't sure what was going to happen to bring these two together, because as y'all know I don't read synopsis, especially from favorite authors. They are just autobuy and read. The story is told in two parts, the beginning with everyone's background and the laying down of information as to what leads us to the second part. And when we find out what happens to send Sage running to the cold wilds of Alaska, I totally agreed with her. I was freaking out and cussing out everyone involved. Dealt such a heartbreaking blow she goes away to find a good way to explain to her family what happened and discovers a secret so soul destroying it just about breaks her. I couldn't help but feel her pain, because Goddess above knows I wouldn't know what to do or say in that situation. I do know I would rage though, just be so angry.
The premise of this story is the lesson each of the characters has to learn in forgiveness and letting go. Even though Gabe had created these rules to protect himself he hadn't really dealt with his own issues from his situation and this caused a constant back and forth between him and Sage. As Sage, I was also annoyed that people kept insisting she didn't know her own mind and would come around once she stopped being mad. Listen, I'm not that forgiving and this isn't one of those moments a person can just get over, so stop asking me to be the bigger person. I can forgive, but forgiveness doesn't necessarily mean reconciliation.
Now I have very strong feelings about cheating. I'm not going to say that everyone else should follow my lead, it's your relationship do what works for you. However, I highlighted this discussion between the person being cheated on and Sage and I just wanted to slap them.
"While he didn’t tell me everything that was going on with him at work, I felt something was bothering him, and I became concerned. But not concerned enough to start spending more time with him to get to the root of the problem. Instead, I became more and more absorbed in what I was doing—my church work, my charities, my frustrations to move forward and make wedding plans, and my own job. I wasn’t there for him. Unfortunately, someone else was.” ~~~ Only a strong woman, a very strong woman, could admit as well as accept something like that.
Let me explain to you, no matter how much you work at taking care of your relationship if your partner is going to cheat THEY WILL CHEAT. It's bullshyt to try to lift the burden of their bad behavior by saying you should have done more. We are partners for a good long time and you didn't think to come to me and say " I think my job is in jeopardy, I'm going to have to work harder and longer to prove to them that I'm still good at it". You made a unilateral choice to take yourself off and sleep with someone else because I couldn't read your effing mind?? Is you crazy??
If you want to forgive them then say it's because Y'all have history and you don't feel like starting over. Don't serve me some religious bullshyt that we are called to forgive. No. They cheated, they had plenty of time in which to make a change to walk away to not actually take their clothes off and sleep with that person. And to then have someone else help hide your duplicity?? Nah son, I hate how women, especially black women are expected to absorb the trauma of their partners lying, cheating and putting their health at risk and work at forgiving them, when we know full well that if the reverse happened those women would be dogged out and called all kinds of names.
I did like the progression of the story and loved the parallels in growth that both Sage & Gabe had to go through. Even though Sage didn't believe she had anything left to learn. I would have loved more from her friend Rose's story as we were only getting snippets and a few spoke of trauma not being addressed. I did love the growth she also went through and how that helped her open up to avenues she normally wouldn't have looked at without making those changes.
It was a sweet ending and a good story. I loved the romance of it, the building of a friendship then slow dating, the slow unfolding of love and the acceptance of the gift that love is. Forgiveness comes in many forms and letting go comes when the heart has fully healed. It leaves scars but each love is a lesson and a chance to embrace change and I loved this story for that.
★★★☆☆
RECOMMENDATIONS
Good Woman Blues Lynn Emery
Kiss Lonely Goodbye Lynn Emery
Happy Reading my loves,
December 8, 2018
Another enjoyable romance by Brenda Jackson. Perfect Fit is an easy to read page turner. I'm so glad I finally picked it up.
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December 24, 2023
3.5.
I liked book one better. This was off to a great start but then I got tired of them making excuses for men. Forgiving and moving on does not mean you lower expectations and standards. 😑
I liked book one better. This was off to a great start but then I got tired of them making excuses for men. Forgiving and moving on does not mean you lower expectations and standards. 😑
June 5, 2012
I usually don't read romance novels because they are usually so predictable and sappy. Of course this one fits the bill as being just as sappy and predictable. Damaged girl meets damaged boy and then let the love begin. The beauty of romance novels are that they can sometimes be a great escape from my usual suspense or crime thriller. I enjoyed escaping into this one. The characters were flawed and the premise was predictable but the writer still managed to get me to continue turning the page.
I also found it to be pretty interesting to have a love story unfold in the most uncommon place: Ancharage, Alaska. But then again, what else is there really to do but snuggle up with someone who's good looking. The scene is set perfectly for the log cabin with fire flickering in the background and the shadows of two bodies becoming one. I probably won't read any more from this author in the near future but I won't check her from the list. Anytime I need a good cheesy romance to fill up time I will consider this author.
I also found it to be pretty interesting to have a love story unfold in the most uncommon place: Ancharage, Alaska. But then again, what else is there really to do but snuggle up with someone who's good looking. The scene is set perfectly for the log cabin with fire flickering in the background and the shadows of two bodies becoming one. I probably won't read any more from this author in the near future but I won't check her from the list. Anytime I need a good cheesy romance to fill up time I will consider this author.
November 28, 2023
I absolutely loved seeing how this story unfolded. Brenda Jackson did an amazing job being so detailed in the characters love journey, it truly was an enjoyable read, I will check out more stories by her for sure
April 5, 2008
Excellent, Excellent! Highly recommend if you're interested in reading romance novels that focus on the relationships of black men and women.
August 18, 2023
I listened to the audio book and it was pretty decent. The romance between .Gabe and Sage was predictable.
I could understand Sage feeling like she did about Erol. He lied and seriously destroyed the trust. I can forgive you while I am forgetting about you. I though she should have kept the ring.
I didn't pay attention to when this book was written, but some of the statements and details had me wondering. For example, Her parents were swell. You guys are super. What decade was this. Then we had Gabe taking off Dave's slip. Sage was wearing a SLIP. What century is this? Let's not talk about the Victorian era when he starts talking about he has to mate with Sage or mentioning his loins. All of that felt so old to me.
Both Gabe and Sage had baggage, but I never understood why it took her forever to talk it out with her father instead of harboring all of that resentment. Having bothered characters holding on to the baggage did get to be a little tiresome. I did like that Sage's mother eventually told her that it was grown folks business and not hers.
I was glad they got their HEA, and it took them a really long time to get there. I was more interested in Parnell and Rose's story.
I could understand Sage feeling like she did about Erol. He lied and seriously destroyed the trust. I can forgive you while I am forgetting about you. I though she should have kept the ring.
I didn't pay attention to when this book was written, but some of the statements and details had me wondering. For example, Her parents were swell. You guys are super. What decade was this. Then we had Gabe taking off Dave's slip. Sage was wearing a SLIP. What century is this? Let's not talk about the Victorian era when he starts talking about he has to mate with Sage or mentioning his loins. All of that felt so old to me.
Both Gabe and Sage had baggage, but I never understood why it took her forever to talk it out with her father instead of harboring all of that resentment. Having bothered characters holding on to the baggage did get to be a little tiresome. I did like that Sage's mother eventually told her that it was grown folks business and not hers.
I was glad they got their HEA, and it took them a really long time to get there. I was more interested in Parnell and Rose's story.
September 4, 2023
Whew child! A story about forgiveness that everyone could relate too. When Sage meets Gabriel Blackwell she was happily engaged, however, when she sees him again in Alaska things have changed. Sage gets hit with a double whammy when her fiancé and her father loses her trust within a couple of hours. Sage meets Gabe again and they reconnect, but decide to take things slow. I loved their connection. They were so honest with each other. Gabe is a MAN that we all want in our lives . Sage has learns that forgiving is the only way that she can move on and be with her love Gabe. Not only does she find love, but her friend Rose finds love too. Such a beautiful story. Being able to see the characters develop made it even better.
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December 19, 2023
Sage Dunbar is dealt a shattering blow when she discovers that her fiancé has depleted her bank accounts and witnesses her father having an affair. In shock, she accepts a job in Anchorage, Alaska. With no intentions of being involved with a man so soon, she crosses paths with a man who will challenge everything she thought she knew about love.
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Not going to lie, I actually downloaded this book thinking it was something else but by the time I realized it….I was in too deep. I’m glad Sage stuck to her guns, even with the pressure from her family and friends. A lot of times people really deserve to be left right where they’re at and I’m here for it. It was a little cheesy to me at times, but I’m also not a big romance reader. It was a cute, quick novel and the spicyness was perfect.
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Not going to lie, I actually downloaded this book thinking it was something else but by the time I realized it….I was in too deep. I’m glad Sage stuck to her guns, even with the pressure from her family and friends. A lot of times people really deserve to be left right where they’re at and I’m here for it. It was a little cheesy to me at times, but I’m also not a big romance reader. It was a cute, quick novel and the spicyness was perfect.
May 6, 2023
These days, I’ve become bored with reading “popular” romance novels that promise to be Rom coms.
They neither make me laugh nor have the mushy feels that I usually like when I read romance.
Because of that, I’ve decided to go back to reading old romance novels that made me fall in love with the genre in the first place.
A Perfect Fit immediately filled me with pleasure.
Gabe and Sage had good chemistry, conversations and most importantly, there was a plot and tension. The family drama between Sage and her parents enriched the narrative.
The sex scenes were tastefully done and hot.
I enjoyed every minute reading this story.
They neither make me laugh nor have the mushy feels that I usually like when I read romance.
Because of that, I’ve decided to go back to reading old romance novels that made me fall in love with the genre in the first place.
A Perfect Fit immediately filled me with pleasure.
Gabe and Sage had good chemistry, conversations and most importantly, there was a plot and tension. The family drama between Sage and her parents enriched the narrative.
The sex scenes were tastefully done and hot.
I enjoyed every minute reading this story.
January 3, 2018
I liked how it was a bit difficult for the two main characters, Gabe and Sage, to be together. I feel it resembles real life, especially since the difficulty was both of the characters having 'baggage'. They both weren't so trusting at first because of past relationships. They even hurt each other in the process. But what I love most about romance novels is that love wins in the end, somehow, someway. I was also going through a similar situation at the time I was reading this novel, so I loved it even more. The moral of the story...love prevails!
May 8, 2023
This is a traditional HEA. However, I think it spent too much time telling the back story of these characters. This is a novel where I would have preferred the back story to be told in one chapter rather than shown in 8 or 9.
Once the H/h met or where in place it was good especially if you like Brenda Jackson. There are some issues in this book for me especially around toxic masculinity. Even the hero is mildly toxic and takes for granted he knows the heroine better than she knows herself. This is my first book in the series. I do plan to read them all.
Once the H/h met or where in place it was good especially if you like Brenda Jackson. There are some issues in this book for me especially around toxic masculinity. Even the hero is mildly toxic and takes for granted he knows the heroine better than she knows herself. This is my first book in the series. I do plan to read them all.
October 4, 2024
I enjoyed Gabe and Sage’s story. Sage is at the top of her career and engaged to be married. All is well, until she discovers her fiancé loses her savings in a bogus investment. Sage immediately ends the relationship and moves to Alaska for a work project. Gabe Blackwell is co-owner of the construction company on the Alaska project. He has been attracted to Sage from the moment he saw her. However, Gabe is not interested in being with a woman who has baggage from a previous relationship.
I loved how Sage walked away from her relationship and didn’t look back. Her parents annoyed me because I couldn’t understand why they acted like Sage was wrong when her money was stolen. Gabe and Sage couldn’t resist the attraction. Even though Gabe gave her a hard time thinking she was still interested in her ex, it wasn’t over the top. They came together and had a beautiful romance. I loved how Sage went and got her man back. Rose gets an honorable mention because she always told Sage the truth no matter what.
I loved how Sage walked away from her relationship and didn’t look back. Her parents annoyed me because I couldn’t understand why they acted like Sage was wrong when her money was stolen. Gabe and Sage couldn’t resist the attraction. Even though Gabe gave her a hard time thinking she was still interested in her ex, it wasn’t over the top. They came together and had a beautiful romance. I loved how Sage went and got her man back. Rose gets an honorable mention because she always told Sage the truth no matter what.
October 30, 2018
I'm glad Sage finally found the man that would make her happy. She should have not let her daddy and ex-fiance get in the way of her happiness. Plus, Gabe also has some distrust in his ex-girlfriend, which just like Sage clouded his judgement when it came to the matters of the heart. Just because someone cheats, and steal something that is valuable to you. It doesn't mean the next person will do the same. Heartache doesn't last forever, it mends overtime and with faith.
April 25, 2025
Okay listen, it was a good romance, there was a third act breakup that resolved right before the end of the book. The one and only reason that i’m goving it a 3 instead of a 5 is this: the smut scenes were written so proper, like they’re victorian children who haven’t learned the more vulgar names for things. As well as the fact that god was mentioned quite a lot in the story. Those two just ticked me off a bit. It’s a good book, just not worthy of 5 stars to me.
September 13, 2022
This book was just OK for me. I wanted to love it, but the writing just didn’t draw me in. The storyline was interesting, but the way it was written felt very neat, very predictable. I could practically finish the sentences without having to read the full sentence. I see it’s well-rated tho, so clearly some loved it.
January 15, 2025
Sage and Gabe both had their trust played with but their deep love and passion for each other they couldn’t resist. I love the way they communicated with each other about topics but they didn’t discuss the most important where the relationship was heading, luckily Sage found forgiveness in her heart to realize she loved Gabe.
August 20, 2017
Great read
I love everything you have written. Starting with The Westmoreland Series and everything else by you. I have the hardest time putting the book down and always reading into the early morning. Keep up the good work. Waiting for the next book.
I love everything you have written. Starting with The Westmoreland Series and everything else by you. I have the hardest time putting the book down and always reading into the early morning. Keep up the good work. Waiting for the next book.
August 8, 2018
Buttercup
I love the author, I enjoy reading any books she writes, this book was an especially excellent one. Loved both main characters. Loved how she developed the story.I look forward to reading her next book.☺
I love the author, I enjoy reading any books she writes, this book was an especially excellent one. Loved both main characters. Loved how she developed the story.I look forward to reading her next book.☺
December 27, 2018
Great read as usual from this author
Ms Jackson knows how to tell a story that keeps you interested. Gabe and Sage, couple of the year. Loved them both. I understand how Sage felt about trusting men after what her father and Erol did. Gabe restored her faith. Loved this story.
Ms Jackson knows how to tell a story that keeps you interested. Gabe and Sage, couple of the year. Loved them both. I understand how Sage felt about trusting men after what her father and Erol did. Gabe restored her faith. Loved this story.
October 16, 2020
Not worth the cost
For the cost I expected more. I didn't care for the parents storyline. I thought it was a bunch of BS I don't like books or movies that encourage women to be door mates. But to each their own.
For the cost I expected more. I didn't care for the parents storyline. I thought it was a bunch of BS I don't like books or movies that encourage women to be door mates. But to each their own.
March 11, 2021
LOVELY READ ❤
I enjoyed reading about Gabriel and Sage's love. This was a moving and loving read loved all the characters. I would absolutely recommend reading this book you won't regret it. Great job Ms. Jackson. Thank you.👍🙏❤❤
I enjoyed reading about Gabriel and Sage's love. This was a moving and loving read loved all the characters. I would absolutely recommend reading this book you won't regret it. Great job Ms. Jackson. Thank you.👍🙏❤❤
March 20, 2021
What can I say that I already haven't said about my favorite author?
I loved Sage and Gabe together ; they really were the perfect fit! It took both
Of them awhile to admit to each other how the felt! An excellent read!
I loved Sage and Gabe together ; they really were the perfect fit! It took both
Of them awhile to admit to each other how the felt! An excellent read!
December 11, 2021
Perfect Fit
Gabe Blackwell and Sage Dunbar made me laugh and cry both had some been hurt by people they loved. And didn't think Sage would ever forgive her father. Mama Joella stole my heart in this one.
I recommend this book.
Gabe Blackwell and Sage Dunbar made me laugh and cry both had some been hurt by people they loved. And didn't think Sage would ever forgive her father. Mama Joella stole my heart in this one.
I recommend this book.
May 15, 2022
Perfect Fit indeed
A slow burn, a depiction of a real relationship with love, identifying and overcoming insecurities, hurt and personal struggles. Loved the journey Sage and Gabe went on to get to their happy ever after.
A slow burn, a depiction of a real relationship with love, identifying and overcoming insecurities, hurt and personal struggles. Loved the journey Sage and Gabe went on to get to their happy ever after.
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