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The Love Trials #2
The Love Trials 2
Can Nancy avoid the temptations that await her at the Lovers Academy?
When Nancy Hastings received an invitation to the Lovers Academy, she thought all of her dreams were about to come true. However she was perplexed to find out that her secret crush Hunter had no idea who she was or why she was there.
Jaxon is Nancy's teacher at the Academy. He's handsome, skillful and extremely mysterious. Nancy is turned on by his charisma, but she doesn't want to be.
What happens when secrets are revealed and lovers are questioned?
When Nancy finds out a secret about the Lovers Academy, she isn't sure who to trust. Both Hunter and Jaxon have opened up to her, but only one of them has her best interests at heart.
Then something happens that no-one expects and life at the Academy is turned on its head. There's one person that will do anything to ensure that Nancy's choices are punished and they will stop at nothing to ensure that the full truth stays buried.
The Love Trials is a three book novella serial. Readers should be 18 and over, due to mature situations.
When Nancy Hastings received an invitation to the Lovers Academy, she thought all of her dreams were about to come true. However she was perplexed to find out that her secret crush Hunter had no idea who she was or why she was there.
Jaxon is Nancy's teacher at the Academy. He's handsome, skillful and extremely mysterious. Nancy is turned on by his charisma, but she doesn't want to be.
What happens when secrets are revealed and lovers are questioned?
When Nancy finds out a secret about the Lovers Academy, she isn't sure who to trust. Both Hunter and Jaxon have opened up to her, but only one of them has her best interests at heart.
Then something happens that no-one expects and life at the Academy is turned on its head. There's one person that will do anything to ensure that Nancy's choices are punished and they will stop at nothing to ensure that the full truth stays buried.
The Love Trials is a three book novella serial. Readers should be 18 and over, due to mature situations.
82 pages, ebook
First published June 1, 2014
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June 16, 2014
what is going on???
April 11, 2015
Book two in the serial doesn't get any less confusing! It gets even more convoluted and I was totally lost. More lost than Nancy!
I do not know what to say about the plot. It is a mixed narrative, so you finally get into Jaxon's head. It is just as twisted as you would expect. Not sure why I keep reading, other than I am invested and just want to know how it ends.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Marami Hung, who is fantastic. She has a great energy and sucks you further into the book. She is a big part of why I kept listening and needed to finish the serial. Her tone is pleasing and the energy she puts into it is engaging. It is a nice pace, but I like it a little quicker, so I punched up the speed.
*** I hope this review was useful to you and helped your decision to read or not read this book. I love reading and sharing my opinions with other readers. I listen at double speed; all my impressions of the narration are from that setting. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! You can see more audiobook reviews on my blog Eargasms Audiobook Reviews ***
I do not know what to say about the plot. It is a mixed narrative, so you finally get into Jaxon's head. It is just as twisted as you would expect. Not sure why I keep reading, other than I am invested and just want to know how it ends.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Marami Hung, who is fantastic. She has a great energy and sucks you further into the book. She is a big part of why I kept listening and needed to finish the serial. Her tone is pleasing and the energy she puts into it is engaging. It is a nice pace, but I like it a little quicker, so I punched up the speed.
*** I hope this review was useful to you and helped your decision to read or not read this book. I love reading and sharing my opinions with other readers. I listen at double speed; all my impressions of the narration are from that setting. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! You can see more audiobook reviews on my blog Eargasms Audiobook Reviews ***
June 13, 2014
5 Stars!
The Love Trials 2 by J. S. Cooper picks up right were the Love Trials 1 left off. Nancy confronts Jaxon about the disturbing conversation she has overheard. His explanations leave her reeling with all kinds of confusion. Despite her inner instincts to cut her losses and run far away from the Love Academy she choses to stick it out. After all there is a mystery to solve, facts to be found, feelings to be explored, choices over which man to chose, and a profound need for self preservation.
The longer she remains at the Lovers Academy, more questions begin to build a fragile reason to hang on to her original motivations for attending the Lovers Academy in the first place. She has learned that Jaxon and his father have a vendetta against her newly found father, Brandon. The more she learns, the more she questions her newfound relationship with her father and her place in the family unit. She also begins to question her feelings about Hunter. The more she learns, the more twisted it becomes. Hunter is not all she thought he was. He also has an agenda.
Jaxon, on the other hand is not playing his hand completely. On one hand he seems to care about her as a person and as a student. On the hand, he also has a vendetta that could very well destroy her and her family. The only thing that makes him different from Hunter and his father is his honesty about his involvement. She knows he is involved but not the whole story. She has to make a choice on whether to trust him or cut her losses.
Just as things start surfacing, new questions lead the story down another path. It ends with a startling cliffhanger that has your jaw on the floor! I cannot wait for The Love Trials 3.
J. S. Cooper has mastered the art of writing a serial romance. She creates intrigue, mystery, and hair raising scenes. She adds red hot sexual tension loaded with passion. She creates a line up of dynamic characters and brings characters from the former Ex Games & Private Club into play. It is like reading an ongoing saga that features different characters in each serial but blends the former serial with a perfect balance in their world.
I must say the editing and flow of the story was perfection.
The Love Trials 2 by J. S. Cooper picks up right were the Love Trials 1 left off. Nancy confronts Jaxon about the disturbing conversation she has overheard. His explanations leave her reeling with all kinds of confusion. Despite her inner instincts to cut her losses and run far away from the Love Academy she choses to stick it out. After all there is a mystery to solve, facts to be found, feelings to be explored, choices over which man to chose, and a profound need for self preservation.
The longer she remains at the Lovers Academy, more questions begin to build a fragile reason to hang on to her original motivations for attending the Lovers Academy in the first place. She has learned that Jaxon and his father have a vendetta against her newly found father, Brandon. The more she learns, the more she questions her newfound relationship with her father and her place in the family unit. She also begins to question her feelings about Hunter. The more she learns, the more twisted it becomes. Hunter is not all she thought he was. He also has an agenda.
Jaxon, on the other hand is not playing his hand completely. On one hand he seems to care about her as a person and as a student. On the hand, he also has a vendetta that could very well destroy her and her family. The only thing that makes him different from Hunter and his father is his honesty about his involvement. She knows he is involved but not the whole story. She has to make a choice on whether to trust him or cut her losses.
Just as things start surfacing, new questions lead the story down another path. It ends with a startling cliffhanger that has your jaw on the floor! I cannot wait for The Love Trials 3.
J. S. Cooper has mastered the art of writing a serial romance. She creates intrigue, mystery, and hair raising scenes. She adds red hot sexual tension loaded with passion. She creates a line up of dynamic characters and brings characters from the former Ex Games & Private Club into play. It is like reading an ongoing saga that features different characters in each serial but blends the former serial with a perfect balance in their world.
I must say the editing and flow of the story was perfection.
June 13, 2014
"I had a feeling that sex was going to be the undoing of Nancy, but what scared me most was that she was going to be the undoing of me."
Part Two of the Love Trials begins where part one ends. Nancy is determined to find out the truth and she goes in search of Jaxson. However, she happens to run to Hunter and he confesses that he has been dreaming of her and has has a secret crush on her. Although this pleases Nancy, there is something off about Hunter and lets not mention the fact that her dreams center around Jaxon!
Once she finally catches up with Jaxon, he confess part of the truth. They are using her for revenge against her father! But for whatever reason, Nancy feels that she can trust Jaxon and she really want to try and get to know him better.
Jaxon is getting close to Nancy and he doesn't know what to do just that he wants her. Nancy is slowly becoming more confident. Could these two become more then possible lovers? Only time can tell.
Oh the twists and turns of this serial is spellbinding! I cannot wait for part three... this is getting really really good!!
Part Two of the Love Trials begins where part one ends. Nancy is determined to find out the truth and she goes in search of Jaxson. However, she happens to run to Hunter and he confesses that he has been dreaming of her and has has a secret crush on her. Although this pleases Nancy, there is something off about Hunter and lets not mention the fact that her dreams center around Jaxon!
Once she finally catches up with Jaxon, he confess part of the truth. They are using her for revenge against her father! But for whatever reason, Nancy feels that she can trust Jaxon and she really want to try and get to know him better.
Jaxon is getting close to Nancy and he doesn't know what to do just that he wants her. Nancy is slowly becoming more confident. Could these two become more then possible lovers? Only time can tell.
Oh the twists and turns of this serial is spellbinding! I cannot wait for part three... this is getting really really good!!
June 29, 2014
let me ask, why Brandon Hasting has so much enemy?
i really enjoy the former two of this series, The Ex Games and Private Club.
but this is something totally different. i dont feel connected to the character.
the hero is too distant. i dont feel the chemistry between the two main character.
i see some recuring theme here. a mysterious place where an illegal things might be take place, then an eavesdropping that gaveaway some info, then confrontation that leaves the two main character together, then another higher character that puppeting whole show, then another suspicious hero appear. the different is this getting old because it is not about the Private Club anymore. also the element of surprise only comes out in last chapter, make me want to read the next out of curiosity, sans the enjoyment. like i am forced to read the next.
the one star different i give to the second book is from the surprise apperance of Brandon Hasting and Greyson Twinning in this book.
i really enjoy the former two of this series, The Ex Games and Private Club.
but this is something totally different. i dont feel connected to the character.
the hero is too distant. i dont feel the chemistry between the two main character.
i see some recuring theme here. a mysterious place where an illegal things might be take place, then an eavesdropping that gaveaway some info, then confrontation that leaves the two main character together, then another higher character that puppeting whole show, then another suspicious hero appear. the different is this getting old because it is not about the Private Club anymore. also the element of surprise only comes out in last chapter, make me want to read the next out of curiosity, sans the enjoyment. like i am forced to read the next.
the one star different i give to the second book is from the surprise apperance of Brandon Hasting and Greyson Twinning in this book.
July 8, 2014
I Need #3!!!
All I can say is that I'm making this a short review because I need to start the last book asap!!!! Can't wait to read the ending.
All I can say is that I'm making this a short review because I need to start the last book asap!!!! Can't wait to read the ending.
June 12, 2018
Short and enticing
Nancy is underestimated and more complex than viewed by other characters. Leaves off with another cliffhanger, as almost all these author's creations. I enjoy the long complicated characters that are linked between series, it creates more complex characters.
Nancy is underestimated and more complex than viewed by other characters. Leaves off with another cliffhanger, as almost all these author's creations. I enjoy the long complicated characters that are linked between series, it creates more complex characters.
October 29, 2017
The Love Trials 2
Excellent book. Highly recommend this book to everyone. Excellent story line kept your interest and attention making it hard to put down
Excellent book. Highly recommend this book to everyone. Excellent story line kept your interest and attention making it hard to put down
November 10, 2014
The full review can be found here.
My bad with the previous review... I forgot all about the plot, and tiny things... LOL. Sorry.
So, from the beginning. You remember Nancy, right? The naive, sweet girl, Brandon's daughter? Well, she is about to hit a journey to a teenager dream. Reconnect with an old teacher of hers. But this Lover's Academy she sees herself in, is not what she was expecting. Hunter, the teacher in question, slipped her mind thousand times to settled on Jaxon, the guy she seems to fear, and investigate at the same time.
So, The Love Trials, volume one, ended with that creepy cliffhanger, that made you think, "well, she's dead next, or when she truly falls in love with Jaxon". I'm still not sure what's next, because, JS will make you sweat before you reach the end.
Here's what truly happened on this book: Jaxon is indeed falling for Nancy, Nancy is this close falling for him…
And maybe her former teacher might be into the scheme she's now trying to piece together. But as like any other woman in these type of books, their brains kinda go puff just because there’s a man in the picture, which I hate reading about. My opinion on this character is about to change, drastically! Brandon and Greyson showing up will put more wood to this weird fire. And someone's murder will leave you hanging.
My bad with the previous review... I forgot all about the plot, and tiny things... LOL. Sorry.
So, from the beginning. You remember Nancy, right? The naive, sweet girl, Brandon's daughter? Well, she is about to hit a journey to a teenager dream. Reconnect with an old teacher of hers. But this Lover's Academy she sees herself in, is not what she was expecting. Hunter, the teacher in question, slipped her mind thousand times to settled on Jaxon, the guy she seems to fear, and investigate at the same time.
So, The Love Trials, volume one, ended with that creepy cliffhanger, that made you think, "well, she's dead next, or when she truly falls in love with Jaxon". I'm still not sure what's next, because, JS will make you sweat before you reach the end.
Here's what truly happened on this book: Jaxon is indeed falling for Nancy, Nancy is this close falling for him…
And maybe her former teacher might be into the scheme she's now trying to piece together. But as like any other woman in these type of books, their brains kinda go puff just because there’s a man in the picture, which I hate reading about. My opinion on this character is about to change, drastically! Brandon and Greyson showing up will put more wood to this weird fire. And someone's murder will leave you hanging.
October 16, 2014
Audiobook review
This book is part 2 of 3. This book picks up right where part 1 leaves off. Nancy overhears a conversation between Jaxon, her "instructor", and his father, the owner of the school. Boy is Nancy pissed after she hears what they were talking about! She marches off towards her room and runs into Hunter, the school teacher she has had a thing for since High School, and the reason she is there in the first place! They finally get a chance to talk since she has arrived, and it isn't a good thing.
Nancy is conflicted now, with her feelings for Hunter, and now some that she has developed for Jaxon. Jaxon gets on her last nerve sometimes, but she is also extremely attracted to him, it's annoying! For Nancy, not for me, lol..The foreplay between them is HOT and hard to deny for either of them that they do have chemistry.
The narrator Marami Hung's performance is great! I love how she performs, and not just reads the book. She gives the characters life, attitude, and sensuality!
I will be jumping on the third part ASAP, and I highly recommend this book!
This book is part 2 of 3. This book picks up right where part 1 leaves off. Nancy overhears a conversation between Jaxon, her "instructor", and his father, the owner of the school. Boy is Nancy pissed after she hears what they were talking about! She marches off towards her room and runs into Hunter, the school teacher she has had a thing for since High School, and the reason she is there in the first place! They finally get a chance to talk since she has arrived, and it isn't a good thing.
Nancy is conflicted now, with her feelings for Hunter, and now some that she has developed for Jaxon. Jaxon gets on her last nerve sometimes, but she is also extremely attracted to him, it's annoying! For Nancy, not for me, lol..The foreplay between them is HOT and hard to deny for either of them that they do have chemistry.
The narrator Marami Hung's performance is great! I love how she performs, and not just reads the book. She gives the characters life, attitude, and sensuality!
I will be jumping on the third part ASAP, and I highly recommend this book!
October 17, 2016
First off I'll mention that I feel I can't fairly review this book. The main character is 18 years old and I think this would be a much better read for someone 18 - 20 something age range. The story-line is for a much younger based than myself and that was my only issue with this book.
Otherwise, Although this is a short story, you really get a lot of background info that helps you really get to know the characters and really helps build the plot. However, I did continue on and read the novellas in the order given on Goodreads. The Ex Games novellas 1-3, then The Private Club novellas 1-3 and then The Ex Games #4 (After the Ex Games) and then The Love Trials novellas 1-3.
I did enjoy some of the novellas more then the others but I think anyone in the 18 - 20 something age range who likes this genre would enjoy these novellas.
Otherwise, Although this is a short story, you really get a lot of background info that helps you really get to know the characters and really helps build the plot. However, I did continue on and read the novellas in the order given on Goodreads. The Ex Games novellas 1-3, then The Private Club novellas 1-3 and then The Ex Games #4 (After the Ex Games) and then The Love Trials novellas 1-3.
I did enjoy some of the novellas more then the others but I think anyone in the 18 - 20 something age range who likes this genre would enjoy these novellas.
June 18, 2014
Well part 2 was even better than the first part. Nancy is conflicted, she's not sure if she should stay or go home. I believe Jaxon is falling for her and he's not sure about his feelings. Hunter finally speaks to her, says he does remember her, but he says something that doesn't sit well with Nancy. Of course we are left with a cliffhanger, who done it, that's all I'm saying. J.S., you have done it again, I read this in about 2 hours. Once I started reading this book I couldn't make myself put it down, and that's because it keeps me wanting and needing to know what is coming next. Thank you, for knowing what we want and giving us more. If you want to know what else is going on, then please go 1-click it.
June 13, 2014
The mystery of the Lovers Academy continues in The Love Trials 2. Nancy is confused about what she heard Jaxon and his father discussing. She is finally approached by Hunter, but she is not sure how she feels about him now. Nancy confronts Jaxon and he tells her bits of the truth about his fathers vendetta against her father, Brandon Hastings. Jaxon experiences feelings for Nancy that he doesn't want to admit. He goes all alpha male on her and "punishes" her in an oh so good way. And in true JS Cooper style, we are given some hot, hot, sexual tension and one heck of a cliffhanger! Omg I can't wait for The Love Trials 3 to come out!!
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August 30, 2014GOOD BUT SHORT
I'm not sure I like the very short stories of a series. It's like being given a few chapters of a good book and having to wait for the end. At least I waited to read them after the last released story.
This one didn't have much story to it. Still don't know why or what Jaxson is doing to her and what his and his father's intended outcome. I do know his father is a treacherous and very wicked man who I hope gets his. Brandon and Grayson probably took his father down for the way he treated women and just people in general. Good for them!!!
I'm not sure I like the very short stories of a series. It's like being given a few chapters of a good book and having to wait for the end. At least I waited to read them after the last released story.
This one didn't have much story to it. Still don't know why or what Jaxson is doing to her and what his and his father's intended outcome. I do know his father is a treacherous and very wicked man who I hope gets his. Brandon and Grayson probably took his father down for the way he treated women and just people in general. Good for them!!!
September 12, 2014
Wow!
...Say it isn't so! My mind is completely blown right now, I don't even know how to feel about this!
I never intended to read this series.. The synopsis just didn't catch my attention. It wasn't until I read a review from a book blog that made me decided to read another one of these short, steamy series that I apparently can't get enough of.
I am so glad I 1-clicked part 1 and 2... this story just keeps getting better, hopefully part 3 will be out soon!
...Say it isn't so! My mind is completely blown right now, I don't even know how to feel about this!
I never intended to read this series.. The synopsis just didn't catch my attention. It wasn't until I read a review from a book blog that made me decided to read another one of these short, steamy series that I apparently can't get enough of.
I am so glad I 1-clicked part 1 and 2... this story just keeps getting better, hopefully part 3 will be out soon!
August 13, 2016
Nancy is finding out that there are things she's not supposed to know and she's trying to figure out what is the truth now. Hunter is around, but Nancy finds herself more drawn to Jaxon and vice versa. Jaxon's POV shows up in this installment. Although Nancy's acceptance to the Academy was purposeful and part of a bigger plot, it's still unclear what her role would be in that plot. There's a cliffhanger on this one and I can't wait to read the final portion when it comes out.
June 14, 2014
Wow, on pins and needles. Nancy and Jaxon are one hot and sexy couple. Their sexual feelings for each other are off the charts. Again with the mystery JS Cooper. I absolutely love trying to think what's going to happen next. Plus always with all the secrets. Her books really get you thinking. I love all her books and am adding this one to the list. Can't wait for the next and final book in the series.
May 10, 2016
Ech, jakie to dziewczę naiwne. Jaxon karmi ją półprawdami i kłamstwami, a ona mu ufa... Ta część napisana jest z punktu widzenia Nancy i Jaxona, poznajemy więc jego zamiary i tym bardziej wkurza nas głupota i naiwność Nancy. Wiemy, że chodzi o zemstę na Brandonie, ojcu Nancy, który zresztą pod koniec książki odwiedza Jaxona. Pojawia się też jakiś trup. Ale dopóki nie zobaczę zwłok, to nie uwierzę, wszystko to śmierdzi na odległość.
June 13, 2014
Sweet baby Jesus !!!! What the heck !!! Firstly I need to say how much I need my own Jaxon and love him to pieces even when he is being a douche ....I loved the few steamy scenes between Nancy and Jaxon and the ending blew my mind!!! I need number three pronto!!!!
June 17, 2014
I love Nancy and Jaxon!They make me fustrated at times by the way they keep resisting each other!I am glad she finally realized her feelings for Hunter weren't real.I can't wait till the next book to find out who actually got shot.
June 13, 2014
Crap.....Nancy needs to understand she is not Nancy Drew. She should leave....but yeah part of me says shut up let's have her stay and see how it plays out. I like Jaxon and now I need book three cause I need to know what is going on.
June 13, 2014
OMG, need the next one immediately. This was an amazing read. WOW. I am in love with this story, these characters, all of it. It is an amazing story that will keep you interested throughout and characters you will fall in love with.
June 16, 2014
So good
So good
Intense, sexual, and intriguing. I can not wait for part 3, especially since part 2 has a serious cliffhanger! This book has relationship issues, sex, violence, and more!!!
So good
Intense, sexual, and intriguing. I can not wait for part 3, especially since part 2 has a serious cliffhanger! This book has relationship issues, sex, violence, and more!!!
June 28, 2014
Anticapation
enjoyable read! Exciting and Hot. Jason is some character. I Enjoy the way these two characters play back and forward. I recommend this to everyone. I can't wait for part 3!!!
enjoyable read! Exciting and Hot. Jason is some character. I Enjoy the way these two characters play back and forward. I recommend this to everyone. I can't wait for part 3!!!
July 14, 2014
This is a serial. I read other serials that have shared characters. You learn that the story is about revenge. The storyline is sometimes difficult to follow and well rather unbelievable but that is fiction. You are not missing much if you decide not to read it.
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July 19, 2014Want More
I can't seem to stop reading this series. The damn suspense is killing me to know what is going on. I love Jaxon and Nancy together and now the ending damn can't wait to read what happens next
I can't seem to stop reading this series. The damn suspense is killing me to know what is going on. I love Jaxon and Nancy together and now the ending damn can't wait to read what happens next
February 28, 2015
Huh???
This was not just a cliffhanger, matter of fact I'm not sure what I'd call it. This book truly has the most different ending. I'm definitely intrigued even though I'm not sure where it could be going
This was not just a cliffhanger, matter of fact I'm not sure what I'd call it. This book truly has the most different ending. I'm definitely intrigued even though I'm not sure where it could be going
June 6, 2015
Jaimie hit it out of the park again!
If you loved the Ex Games and Private Club you will absolutely love this one. All your favorite characters are back and nothing is as it seems again. she'll keep you guessing every twist and turn but of course the love story is nothing less than stellar
If you loved the Ex Games and Private Club you will absolutely love this one. All your favorite characters are back and nothing is as it seems again. she'll keep you guessing every twist and turn but of course the love story is nothing less than stellar
December 2, 2014
Wow what a way to leave me hanging here. What the hell happened. Ugh
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