I love this collection of small town, stand alone romances about the brother's who will do anything to protect those they love, and the women who challenge and love them fiercely, proving they are worthy of love and happiness!
~Give Me a Reason
What a great start to the Redemption Hills series! Eden and Trent are opposites but have instant fiery chemistry. Trent and his brother's moved to Redemption Hills for a quiet life and to raise his son away from the dangers of his past. Eden needs to make quick money to help her father. She walks into Trent's club looking for a job, but Trent thinks she is too innocent to be in his world. But Eden isn't as weak and naive and she looks. She has a strength that Trent can't turn away. She proves herself to Trent and his brothers, even after they discover she is Trent's son's teacher. Trent can't stay away from Eden or the light she brings into his darkness. Eden sees him for who he is now, not his past, and she yearns for that man and how he makes her feel. When they finally act on their attraction, they are explosive together. But what happens when Trent's past catches up to him and puts all their lives in danger? I loved the twists and turns this story took, keeping me completely captivated from start to finish. Eden is sweet and caring, with a strength that fits perfectly with Trent and his fierce protectiveness, loyalty and his adorable little son, Gage.
Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum were wonderful bringing these characters to life including little Gage. They magnified the fear, heartache, forgiveness, joy, and passion of this story and I was totally lost in this world. I am excited for more from Redemption Hills!
~Say It's Forever
Single mom, Salem Aguilar, has her secrets and is flying under the radar to survive. When her car breaks down, she is rescued by Jud Lawson. She helps him organize his business to pay for the repairs. The more time they spend together, the more the sparks between them fly. She doesn't need the complications that come with her and her daughter getting attached to Jud, and his family, but she can't stay away. Jud has his own secrets that brought he and his brothers to Redemption Hills, and he is afraid if Salem discovers them, he will lose her. But just when they give in to their hearts desire, their secrets collide. Will Salem take her daughter and disappear to protect those she cares about, breaking both their hearts? I fell so hard for Jud, Salem, and adorable little Juniper, and the sweet family they were building. Their story is breathtaking and poignant with some surprising plot twists that will keep you totally engaged.
Andi Arndt and Joe Arden do a terrific job capturing each characters personality. Their voice changes and intonations make you feel all the terror, anger, joy and passion that Salem and Jud felt.
I really enjoyed this thrilling, emotional and steamy romance!
~Never Look Back
This is a breathtaking enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance! Logan has been the player of the Lawson brothers, and now we know why, when he wins Aster Costa in a poker game with her husband. Logan and Aster were star crossed lovers when they were young. They were ready to start a life and family together when a betrayal happened tearing them apart. Now they are back in each other's lives, but not ready to trust each other yet. Aster has been a pawn for the men who she should have been able to trust. Now that she and Logan are together, the love they thought was long buried is stronger than ever. Are they strong enough to overcome the ones who have betrayed and kept them apart, and willing to unalive them to get what they want? I love how this story is told in flashback sequence, keeping me completely captivated and wondering how deep their love was and how they were torn apart. It also weaves in with the Lawson brother's history making it even more heart pounding. This poignant and steamy story of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances is made even more emotional and fun by narrators Erin Mallon and Zachary Webber. They did an amazing job bringing out the complex emotions that Aster and Logan struggled with. Their voices of all the different characters were well done, including the children. They are a perfect team, allowing me to be totally immersed in this world.
~Promise Me Always
This thrilling and emotional, fake relationship romance is completely addictive and so intensely consuming, it took my breath away! Milo and Tessa meet through mutual friends. Milo is attracted to this fiery beauty right from the start, but keeps his distance since she has a boyfriend. Tessa feels trapped in her relationship, and one night after he gets physically abusive, she leaves him. Milo finds her outside the club when she has no where to go, and takes her home to recover. Milo is so kind and gentle with Tessa, and she feels so grateful, that she wants to do something to repay him. Milo has a heartbreaking past where his wife dies suddenly and he loses his children to his in-laws. Now he is ready to fight to get them back, so Tessa offers to be his fake fiancé to help sway the judge. As they spend time together, they grow to care for each other, their attraction grows, and their chemistry is hard to ignore. But between Tessa's ex, and Milo's dark secrets and past, there are violent people who threaten their safety. Will Milo be able to find and stop them before he loses everything, including Tessa and his heart forever?
I loved Milo and Tessa so much! They were complete opposites who were so perfect together. He was her dark, beautiful Beast who gave her a wonderful family, and she brought light and warmth into his life, proving to him that there is life after trauma, and love after loss. I absolutely loved the family they were making together. Milo and Tessa's story was a rollercoaster of suspense and emotions with plot twists that took me by surprise! A.L. Jackson developed a thoroughly engaging story that had me so consumed that I didn't want to stop listening to it! That is also due to the spectacular narration by Connor Crais and Samantha Brentmoor. They nailed these characters perfectly, including the children. Their pacing, inflections, and dynamic voices brought out all the complex emotions, making me laugh, cry, and swoon. Their voices compliment each other so perfectly that I was completely lost in their storytelling! There was so much heart and soul in this story and it's characters, and I loved every moment of it!