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West #5
Breaking Travis
Travis Nolan is back in town and doing everything he can to get right back out of it again. Finding out that his father devised a way to keep him locked in the small town of Fairplay, even after death, has him doing everything he can to complete his new obligations. But now there's a small pixy red-head that just won't get out of his way and out of his mind.
Holly just wants to finish remodeling her business and apartment so she can get the annoying Travis off her back, but working closely with him has afforded her the opportunity to see what's behind all his raw and rough exterior. And she's quickly losing her heart to the town's notorious bad boy.
Holly just wants to finish remodeling her business and apartment so she can get the annoying Travis off her back, but working closely with him has afforded her the opportunity to see what's behind all his raw and rough exterior. And she's quickly losing her heart to the town's notorious bad boy.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 19, 2014
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Jill Sanders
197 books2,098 followersJill Sanders is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of Sweet Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Western Romance, and Paranormal Romance novels. With 100 books in eleven series, translations into several different languages, and audiobooks there’s plenty to choose from. Look for Jill’s bestselling stories wherever romance books are sold or visit her at jillsanders.com
Jill comes from a large family with six siblings, including an identical twin. She was raised in the Pacific Northwest and later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent for writing sweet and sexy page-turners. After Colorado, she decided to move south, living in Texas and now making her home along the Emerald Coast of Florida. You will find that the settings of several of her series are inspired by her time spent living in these areas. She has two sons and off-set the testosterone in her house by adopting three furry little ladies that provide her company while she’s locked in her writing cave. She enjoys heading to the beach, hiking, swimming, wine-tasting, and pickleball with her husband, and of course writing. If you have read any of her books, you may also notice that there is a love of food, especially sweets! She has been blamed for a few added pounds by her assistant, editor, and fans… donuts or pie anyone?
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Jill comes from a large family with six siblings, including an identical twin. She was raised in the Pacific Northwest and later relocated to Colorado for college and a successful IT career before discovering her talent for writing sweet and sexy page-turners. After Colorado, she decided to move south, living in Texas and now making her home along the Emerald Coast of Florida. You will find that the settings of several of her series are inspired by her time spent living in these areas. She has two sons and off-set the testosterone in her house by adopting three furry little ladies that provide her company while she’s locked in her writing cave. She enjoys heading to the beach, hiking, swimming, wine-tasting, and pickleball with her husband, and of course writing. If you have read any of her books, you may also notice that there is a love of food, especially sweets! She has been blamed for a few added pounds by her assistant, editor, and fans… donuts or pie anyone?
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February 4, 2015
I was given this in exchange for my honest opinion.
Ok, not gonna lie, my stomach dropped when I seen That sweet little Holly was paired with Travis. So far every Travis experience has been disastrous. And then he disappeared. Now that he's back, can he drop his old bad boy ways?
Ms. Jill did it. She redeemed Travis. Well done.
Reading Order
Loving Lauren (West Series #1)
Taming Alex (West Series #2)
Holding Haley (West Series #3)
Missy's Moments (West Series #4)
Breaking Travis (West Series #5)
Roping Ryan (West Series #6)
Wild Bride (West Series #7)
Ok, not gonna lie, my stomach dropped when I seen That sweet little Holly was paired with Travis. So far every Travis experience has been disastrous. And then he disappeared. Now that he's back, can he drop his old bad boy ways?
Ms. Jill did it. She redeemed Travis. Well done.
Reading Order
Loving Lauren (West Series #1)
Taming Alex (West Series #2)
Holding Haley (West Series #3)
Missy's Moments (West Series #4)
Breaking Travis (West Series #5)
Roping Ryan (West Series #6)
Wild Bride (West Series #7)
May 20, 2017
Ugh this one was so good! I'm glad Travis got his act together and finally made a new plan in life. All the drama in this book was so much, it made up for the one before. Can't wait to read the next one and see Ryan's story!
October 14, 2014
We met Travis in Alex’s story, Taming Alex. He was her on again, off again boyfriend, the town bad boy whose parents always bailed him out of everything that he was accused of. He left shortly after his mother shot Grant, Alex’s fiancé, and never looked back. He got himself cleaned up and swore that he would never be that man again. Now four years later, his mother is in a mental institution and his father has passed away He’s determined that he is going to sell of his father’s assets and leave Fairplay for good but his father had other plans. The stipulation in his will states that Travis must finish the projects that he started otherwise he will be left with nothing. This wasn’t in Travis’ plans but he jumps in and starts helping because the sooner that the projects are completed, the sooner he can leave. He hadn’t counted on the feisty little redhead that has one hell of a right hook though.
Another great book by Jill Sanders! I wasn’t a fan of Travis before but I had a feeling that he had a good heart but had a lot of growing up to do. After all when you have a mom that believes that you can do no wrong even though you have proven time and time again that you need discipline, things are bound to go wrong. I really liked Travis in this book though. Sober Travis is a lot more appealing than drunk, stoned Travis. As for Holly, well she won my heart when she broke Savannah’s nose in Missy’s Moment. You can’t help but love anyone that puts that woman in her place. I can’t wait to read Roping Ryan which will be coming out soon.
Please note that each of these books can be read as a standalone but since it is a series about a small town, it’s so much more enjoyable you start at the beginning. The first book of the series is Loving Lauren and is only $2.99 on Amazon.
Another great book by Jill Sanders! I wasn’t a fan of Travis before but I had a feeling that he had a good heart but had a lot of growing up to do. After all when you have a mom that believes that you can do no wrong even though you have proven time and time again that you need discipline, things are bound to go wrong. I really liked Travis in this book though. Sober Travis is a lot more appealing than drunk, stoned Travis. As for Holly, well she won my heart when she broke Savannah’s nose in Missy’s Moment. You can’t help but love anyone that puts that woman in her place. I can’t wait to read Roping Ryan which will be coming out soon.
Please note that each of these books can be read as a standalone but since it is a series about a small town, it’s so much more enjoyable you start at the beginning. The first book of the series is Loving Lauren and is only $2.99 on Amazon.
November 4, 2014
Such a good story about learning to let go of the past and finding love. Travis comes back to town after his father's death and is forced to stay, at least until all the projects started by his father are finished. He doesn't like being back and makes that well known. Holly is surprised to see Travis again, but knows why he has returned. When she realizes he will be staying awhile AND managing his father's projects, she is thrown for a loop. They are both pulled to each other and fighting their attraction is a losing battle. Soon they develop a relationship, but will it last? As soon as the projects are done, Travis plans to leave. Holly knows the score, but that doesn't stop her heart from falling for him.
I loved the story and how Travis had to conquer his demons before he could move forward. Holly was always there to support him, even if he didn't want it. I loved seeing their relationship grow and Travis turn from someone shadowed by his past and turn into a great man. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read the next one.
I loved the story and how Travis had to conquer his demons before he could move forward. Holly was always there to support him, even if he didn't want it. I loved seeing their relationship grow and Travis turn from someone shadowed by his past and turn into a great man. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to read the next one.
August 22, 2015
Never Give Up!!!
Travis Nolan left Fairplay the same evening his mother was arrested for attempted murder against Grant Holton, the former's ex-fiance boyfriend at the time now Travis he back in town after his father's dead to get money to repay his "agent" in Las Vegas. But little did Travis know that things wouldn't be that easy especially when his father made sure that Travis would stay in Fairplay and finished what the former mayor started.
Holly Bridles is a real spitfire, she has a vision regarding her bookstore and was happy when the former mayor was on board in expanding her business but when the latter's dead, the former is left to deal with Fairplay's once bad boy Travis Nolan....There's an attraction between the little spitefire and the "former" bad boy which neither one couldn't deny.
Travis had a chance of heart and decided to stay in Fairplay with the woman who fought for him and believed in him like his father did....Holly and Travis found love.
Travis Nolan left Fairplay the same evening his mother was arrested for attempted murder against Grant Holton, the former's ex-fiance boyfriend at the time now Travis he back in town after his father's dead to get money to repay his "agent" in Las Vegas. But little did Travis know that things wouldn't be that easy especially when his father made sure that Travis would stay in Fairplay and finished what the former mayor started.
Holly Bridles is a real spitfire, she has a vision regarding her bookstore and was happy when the former mayor was on board in expanding her business but when the latter's dead, the former is left to deal with Fairplay's once bad boy Travis Nolan....There's an attraction between the little spitefire and the "former" bad boy which neither one couldn't deny.
Travis had a chance of heart and decided to stay in Fairplay with the woman who fought for him and believed in him like his father did....Holly and Travis found love.
October 4, 2014
Breaking Travis is the fifth book in the West series and everything you expect it to be. Jill does not disappoint with this story of Travis and Holly.
Holly's bookstore is under construction and one day while she is showing Travis's father around discussing the changes she is making he suddenly dies. Travis returns to town for the reading of his father's will and isn't happy at all with the stipulations put in it.
Travis was always the bad boy and Holly was bookworm so it great to see the chemistry between these two opposites when they get together.
I can't wait to read the next book in this series about Ryan, Reece's twin brother.
***I received an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for my honest review***
Holly's bookstore is under construction and one day while she is showing Travis's father around discussing the changes she is making he suddenly dies. Travis returns to town for the reading of his father's will and isn't happy at all with the stipulations put in it.
Travis was always the bad boy and Holly was bookworm so it great to see the chemistry between these two opposites when they get together.
I can't wait to read the next book in this series about Ryan, Reece's twin brother.
***I received an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for my honest review***
December 17, 2015
Travis was a bit of a wild teen, then his mum has a breakdown and shoots a man.. Travis leaves and vows never to return, heading to Vegas, he ends up underground cage fighting..
His father then dies, taking him back to his hometown to deal with his father's will. Only to find that even in death, his father can still control him, keeping him there..
He heads back to his apartment, only to find a very sexy woman living there..
Holly wants to has Travis, but soon finds out that her heart doesn't work that way..
Travis and Holly are the perfect couple, even if they don't see it..
I was rooting for them the whole book!!
His father then dies, taking him back to his hometown to deal with his father's will. Only to find that even in death, his father can still control him, keeping him there..
He heads back to his apartment, only to find a very sexy woman living there..
Holly wants to has Travis, but soon finds out that her heart doesn't work that way..
Travis and Holly are the perfect couple, even if they don't see it..
I was rooting for them the whole book!!
January 25, 2016
:) gostei
Continuação da serie, com a história de Travis e Holly.
A autora conseguiu de alguma forma reformar o bad boy da cidade e converte-lo em alguém confiável. Algumas peripécias soft tornam a leitura muito previsivel, mas não menos apelativa.
Fiquei fã destes "amigos" que a cada historia se tornam mais cativantes.
Continuação da serie, com a história de Travis e Holly.
A autora conseguiu de alguma forma reformar o bad boy da cidade e converte-lo em alguém confiável. Algumas peripécias soft tornam a leitura muito previsivel, mas não menos apelativa.
Fiquei fã destes "amigos" que a cada historia se tornam mais cativantes.
November 5, 2014
Ok so after meeting Travis in previous books, I thought he was a major ass! But...after reading this book I love Travis! He turned himself around & became a great guy. Holly is an awesome character, loved her!
August 18, 2015
Loved how the bad boys from the previous book Missy Moments ended up being the good guy. Great book. Loved the suspense in Vegas and how it was handled. Looking forward to Ryan's story and what he has been doing.
October 8, 2014
If you want a quick read this is the book for you, there are minor things the need to fallow up with the other books on the this series
I enjoyed the story and want the next book.
I enjoyed the story and want the next book.
February 3, 2017
Considering what we knew about Travis from the previous books, I wasn't sure what to expect from this book or from Travis, but it was surprisingly good. This is a fast read that could stand alone, but the changes in Travis will be more impressive if you have read the first three books in this series.
There was some drama in this book, of course, but the crux of the story was Travis coming back and showing people that he had made something of himself. I didn't really expect to like Travis, and I was horrified at the idea of him with sweet, emotionally-but-not-physically vulnerable Holly, but after the first few chapters where he was a swaggering jerk, he really came around and I found myself rooting for their happily ever after. I wish that there had been more non-sexual interaction between Holly and Travis before the trip to Vegas because it felt like they went from having sex to Holly falling in insta-love with Travis despite the fact that they hardly spoke about anything. I would have loved a couple of deep heart-to-hearts between them, but we never really got that.
The biggest disappointment for me was that I was hoping for Travis-Alex and Travis-Haley apology scenes, and we didn't get either of them. Yes, he had changed his life completely, but his actions warranted deep apologies to both sisters – not for his mother's actions, but for his own. It was a little to neat-and-tidy that he just slipped back into town and everyone welcomed him without him even attempting apologies.
Considering where Travis was the last time we read about him, this book did a good job redeeming him, and I will definitely re-read this one in the future.
There was some drama in this book, of course, but the crux of the story was Travis coming back and showing people that he had made something of himself. I didn't really expect to like Travis, and I was horrified at the idea of him with sweet, emotionally-but-not-physically vulnerable Holly, but after the first few chapters where he was a swaggering jerk, he really came around and I found myself rooting for their happily ever after. I wish that there had been more non-sexual interaction between Holly and Travis before the trip to Vegas because it felt like they went from having sex to Holly falling in insta-love with Travis despite the fact that they hardly spoke about anything. I would have loved a couple of deep heart-to-hearts between them, but we never really got that.
The biggest disappointment for me was that I was hoping for Travis-Alex and Travis-Haley apology scenes, and we didn't get either of them. Yes, he had changed his life completely, but his actions warranted deep apologies to both sisters – not for his mother's actions, but for his own. It was a little to neat-and-tidy that he just slipped back into town and everyone welcomed him without him even attempting apologies.
Considering where Travis was the last time we read about him, this book did a good job redeeming him, and I will definitely re-read this one in the future.
November 3, 2018
Travis Nolan had always been the bad boy in town. Since his mother had been locked up for attempted murder, he had disappeared and left his father, the then much loved mayor behind. Roy Nolan decided that now he was retired he was going to make it up to the town by trying to get some of the old buildings that were damaged during the tornado restored, starting with Holly's bookstore. What hadn't been figured into the equation was that Roy would suddenly die and leave Travis in charge of finishing the projects.
Holly is forced to have Travis making decisions about her home and business that she might not agree with, and she's not happy. However, Travis seems to have changed, but is it just a front?
Holly and Travis' story is of how if someone is given a second chance they might prove themselves. Some good laughs, drama and of course a happy ending.
Holly is forced to have Travis making decisions about her home and business that she might not agree with, and she's not happy. However, Travis seems to have changed, but is it just a front?
Holly and Travis' story is of how if someone is given a second chance they might prove themselves. Some good laughs, drama and of course a happy ending.
March 3, 2020
Overall opinion: 3.75
This is a tough one as the MCs are both a bit unlikable to me. The H is coming off of a lifetime of entitlement rebelling and the h is overly aggressive much of the time. As most of Jill's novels ho, redemption is earned.
Brief Summary: No need to expand on the author's summary.
Narrator(s) ok
POV: dual
Overall Pace: fast
Instalove: yes and no
H Rating: 3/10 1st half / 7/10 2nd half
h Rating: 3/10 1st half / 7/10 2nd half
Sad/happy/thrill/Angst/TSTL - drama
Heat Level: 3/10
Descriptive Sex: 3/10
OW/OM Drama: yes
Sex with OW/OM: no
Cheating: no
Separation: no
Triggers: crazy family and exes
Closure (HEA/HFN/Cliffhanger): HFN
Additional Thoughts?
This is a tough one as the MCs are both a bit unlikable to me. The H is coming off of a lifetime of entitlement rebelling and the h is overly aggressive much of the time. As most of Jill's novels ho, redemption is earned.
Brief Summary: No need to expand on the author's summary.
Narrator(s) ok
POV: dual
Overall Pace: fast
Instalove: yes and no
H Rating: 3/10 1st half / 7/10 2nd half
h Rating: 3/10 1st half / 7/10 2nd half
Sad/happy/thrill/Angst/TSTL - drama
Heat Level: 3/10
Descriptive Sex: 3/10
OW/OM Drama: yes
Sex with OW/OM: no
Cheating: no
Separation: no
Triggers: crazy family and exes
Closure (HEA/HFN/Cliffhanger): HFN
Additional Thoughts?
April 24, 2023
Breaking Travis (The West Series Book 5)
The love story of Travis Nolan and Holly. Travis' father has die and he return to Fairplay, Texas. He is change man. He stop drinking, smoking, and using drugs. For the pass four years in was doing cage fighting. Savannah is pregnant and she telling everyone she is having Travis' baby.
Holly is getting her dream, her bookstore is being updated and she is falling in love. Will she find happiness or will Savannah ruined her dreams? Great story.
The love story of Travis Nolan and Holly. Travis' father has die and he return to Fairplay, Texas. He is change man. He stop drinking, smoking, and using drugs. For the pass four years in was doing cage fighting. Savannah is pregnant and she telling everyone she is having Travis' baby.
Holly is getting her dream, her bookstore is being updated and she is falling in love. Will she find happiness or will Savannah ruined her dreams? Great story.
May 18, 2018
Good read
She's independent, sexy and a really good person. He was the town's bad boy who has returned after his father's death. They are drawn together out of necessity, but his past interferes. Lots of hot sex, some humor, a tiny bit of danger, and falling in love 💘. Highly recommend.
She's independent, sexy and a really good person. He was the town's bad boy who has returned after his father's death. They are drawn together out of necessity, but his past interferes. Lots of hot sex, some humor, a tiny bit of danger, and falling in love 💘. Highly recommend.
November 29, 2018
Another wonderful series by Jill ! I love the way Jill brings family and small towns together. I have read several other series by this same author and can't say enough good things. Beautifully Written !
July 16, 2018
Love this series. The books are short, sweet and guaranteed HEA. Perfect to listen to on Audible.
January 1, 2019
Loved it
November 27, 2019
Loving the series
Once you start reading this series you may like me be unable to stop. I am going through these at approximately a book a day, so be warned.
Once you start reading this series you may like me be unable to stop. I am going through these at approximately a book a day, so be warned.
March 29, 2021
I really enjoyed this book!
October 14, 2021
Siamo giunti infine al quinto capitolo della serie, dedicato a uno dei personaggi meno amati e più problematici: Travis! Diciamolo, il ragazzo si presenta con una reputazione a dir poco malmessa: la madre è la matta del villaggio (e una criminale), il padre, un tempo stimato sindaco, diventato solo l'ombra di ciò che era, e lui stesso considerato un piantagrane che nei momenti difficili si è dato alla fuga. Viste le premesse e il difficile background del personaggio mi chiedevo come l'autrice potesse girare la frittata per farmelo amare, e la sua decisione è stata... punta sulla pietà XD Sinceramente, nonostante la brevità, mi aspettavo decisamente di più, tante cose andavano sviscerate meglio, il rapporto tra Travis e Holly è come un treno ad alta velocità senza binari né capostazione ma soprattutto ciò che ha davvero penalizzato la lettura è stato un editing atroce, che mi ha costretto a rileggere alcune frasi nella confusione ç_ç Non ricordavo nei precedenti fosse così pessimo, quindi mi auguro che sia stata una svista momentanea e che si riprenda nel prossimo... anche perché la storia di Ryan mi intriga MOLTO di più! *ç*
July 15, 2016
Thought you were going to let me down Jill.
I thought I was finally going to dislike one of your books and I wasn't looking forward to that.
Oh "YE o' little faith" how wrong was I!
I should have known better, you never let me down.
I am so glad I put aside my feelings for Travis because I LOATHED him and didn't want to hear anything about him...and I read this book.
I would have missed out on a really great story and a really wonderful read.
Thank you for writing this story! Thank you for letting me get to know Travis.
I still don't love him but I like him enough and I love his girl ;). and I LOVE this story!
I thought I was finally going to dislike one of your books and I wasn't looking forward to that.
Oh "YE o' little faith" how wrong was I!
I should have known better, you never let me down.
I am so glad I put aside my feelings for Travis because I LOATHED him and didn't want to hear anything about him...and I read this book.
I would have missed out on a really great story and a really wonderful read.
Thank you for writing this story! Thank you for letting me get to know Travis.
I still don't love him but I like him enough and I love his girl ;). and I LOVE this story!
August 23, 2022
Wow! What another great read
Wow! What another great read from Jill. Dam you Jill I’m crying here and tried very hard not to like Travis but dam again. Holly and Travis's story is just as sweet with sadness and tears, also laughter and wow who’d of thought. Before Travis's dad died he had one last request for Travis to do was to finished the last of his projects before he can get his inheritance that also the made him and holly spend time together and they become closer but his past keeps getting in his way can he get through this you have to read this to find out is such a beautiful story even had me crying lol can’t wait to read more from this series
Wow! What another great read from Jill. Dam you Jill I’m crying here and tried very hard not to like Travis but dam again. Holly and Travis's story is just as sweet with sadness and tears, also laughter and wow who’d of thought. Before Travis's dad died he had one last request for Travis to do was to finished the last of his projects before he can get his inheritance that also the made him and holly spend time together and they become closer but his past keeps getting in his way can he get through this you have to read this to find out is such a beautiful story even had me crying lol can’t wait to read more from this series
February 23, 2018
Another great addition to the West series. Good girl Holly and bad boy Travis end up together. This book is very well written. The characters are well developed and easy to love. It has everything I'm looking for in a book. I highly recommend this and all of Jill's books.
December 6, 2014
Sanders managed to redeem Travis (a feat I thought impossible) and had me rooting for him to find his HEA with Holly by the end of the story.
April 1, 2016
I wasn't sure about how I'd feel about Travis. I still didn't like him till about half way through the book. But it worked out in the end.
July 14, 2016
Great strory
Great story. Could not stop reading. Heartwarming story about self healing and love where you least expect it to be.
Great story. Could not stop reading. Heartwarming story about self healing and love where you least expect it to be.
October 19, 2014
Way overpriced for $5!!! And I think it ended abruptly
April 12, 2017
I love a bad boy that's turned around. I like how Travis "grew up" and even though I was surprised for him to be matched with Holly at first I soon changed my mind. They make a great couple. Another great story in this series.
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