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Jackson
Jackson Roam isn’t looking for love. He’s dedicated to his job as a private investigator with Voss Agency and committed to his friends. There are no holes in his life that he’s looking to fill. Then Chloe Yang walks into his life. Chloe is Eden’s most popular event planner, and she takes great pride in her thriving business. Except someone has been sabotaging her events, and it’s starting to put people in danger—not to mention threatening her business. Not knowing what else to do, Chloe turns to Jackson for help. As Jackson spends time with Chloe, he quickly begins to realize that something has been missing from his life. He’s falling hard, but before he can have Chloe, he has to save her business—and her.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2024
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March 29, 2026
I went into Jackson thinking I was getting a tragic‑past, single‑dad slow burn… and instead I got a decade‑long headache wrapped in the shape of a wife who absolutely does not deserve the title.
Jackson Mannes has been through it. His wife vanished ten years ago, leaving him with a two‑year‑old daughter and zero explanation. And listen — I tried to feel sympathy for her. I really did. But every time she appeared in the narrative, even as a memory, all I could think was:
she’s a bitch.
Not complicated. Not misunderstood. Just… no.
Meanwhile Jackson is out here doing his best, stumbling through single fatherhood, drowning in guilt, and trying to keep his life together with duct tape and caffeine. And the only reason he doesn’t completely fall apart is Ryan Scott — the wife’s best friend, the real MVP, the woman who basically co‑parents his kid, organizes his life, and keeps him from walking into traffic on bad days.
Ryan is the definition of “the woman he should’ve been with from the start.” She’s steady, loyal, warm, and has been holding this man’s world together for a decade while he’s still emotionally limping from the mess his wife left behind.
So when their relationship finally shifts into something romantic?
Yeah, it feels earned. Natural. Like the universe finally stopped being petty for five minutes.
But the shadow of that wife?
Still annoying. Still dragging the vibe down. Still making me want to throw a paperback across the room.
The romance is sweet, the emotional payoff is solid, and Jackson’s growth is satisfying — but the lingering presence of his wife’s nonsense keeps this firmly at 3 stars for me.
Jackson deserved better.
Ryan deserved better.
Honestly, I deserved better.
Jackson Mannes has been through it. His wife vanished ten years ago, leaving him with a two‑year‑old daughter and zero explanation. And listen — I tried to feel sympathy for her. I really did. But every time she appeared in the narrative, even as a memory, all I could think was:
she’s a bitch.
Not complicated. Not misunderstood. Just… no.
Meanwhile Jackson is out here doing his best, stumbling through single fatherhood, drowning in guilt, and trying to keep his life together with duct tape and caffeine. And the only reason he doesn’t completely fall apart is Ryan Scott — the wife’s best friend, the real MVP, the woman who basically co‑parents his kid, organizes his life, and keeps him from walking into traffic on bad days.
Ryan is the definition of “the woman he should’ve been with from the start.” She’s steady, loyal, warm, and has been holding this man’s world together for a decade while he’s still emotionally limping from the mess his wife left behind.
So when their relationship finally shifts into something romantic?
Yeah, it feels earned. Natural. Like the universe finally stopped being petty for five minutes.
But the shadow of that wife?
Still annoying. Still dragging the vibe down. Still making me want to throw a paperback across the room.
The romance is sweet, the emotional payoff is solid, and Jackson’s growth is satisfying — but the lingering presence of his wife’s nonsense keeps this firmly at 3 stars for me.
Jackson deserved better.
Ryan deserved better.
Honestly, I deserved better.
January 18, 2025
I went into this book blinded thinking it was a spicy book. Yes it only had one scene of spicy but the rest was perfect. This book was a P.I. finding out why his client was getting attacked in different ways. Of course you wouldn’t expect who it was.
September 24, 2024
good read!
This story keeps you on your toes. Keeps you guessing. It’s mystery, love,action,family. I really enjoyed reading this book. You will too!
This story keeps you on your toes. Keeps you guessing. It’s mystery, love,action,family. I really enjoyed reading this book. You will too!
July 15, 2025
Great
Jackson and Ryan
I enjoyed reading the fifth book in the Viper Security series.
I loved the characters, plot and storyline.
Twists
Missing wife
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Jackson and Ryan
I enjoyed reading the fifth book in the Viper Security series.
I loved the characters, plot and storyline.
Twists
Missing wife
Read it
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