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From the outside, Shane McBride appeared to have the ideal life; he married his high school sweetheart, served time in the military, and then used that knowledge to become a Texas Ranger. That was until the day his wife was in a car accident and passed away. Shane’s whole world came tumbling down, leaving him grieving and torn. Jasmine St. Clair was the baby sister of Shane’s best friend and partner, Benjamin. Shane had been around Jasmine for longer than she could remember. His bond with Benjamin ran deep and the two were very close. So when Benjamin sends his little sister to check on his grieving pal, he doesn’t think anything is amiss. It’s the one year anniversary of Shane’s wife’s passing. Trying to forget his sorrows, Shane is drinking to blur the memories of his wrecked life. The last thing he was expecting was for Jasmine to walk through those bar doors. But she did, and she wasn’t going anywhere without him. Jasmine had always had feeling for Shane McBride. She respected his marriage and nothing but friendship was between the two. But Jasmine knows firsthand that Shane’s marriage wasn’t all roses. Trying to console him, she takes him home where things escalate to fast and too quickly. Running away from things she would rather not acknowledge, Jasmine leaves Texas and goes back home to Denver. Fate brings the two together again, and it is one bumpy road to love. Overcoming things like broken family relationships, or dealing with race and interracial marriage are also big issues. Not to mention the relationship between Shane and his partner Benjamin. Add in a little stalker action and you’ve got a heart wrenching story that will have you in tears more than once.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2014
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December 23, 2014
I was given an ARC for an honest review. I have seen the growth in Ms. Thorn's writing. The story is centered around Jasmine and Shane. Jasmine has always had a crush on Shane, which grew into love by both characters. The author did a great job in making the hero and heroine feel conflicted due to hero being married and him having feelings for someone who wasn't his wife. Conflict also came from family members who didn't believe that they should be together. The Author also did a great job of incorporating the mental health status of a character and explained what happens when that individual is not compliant with medication regiment. There was also some suspense that did not take away from the story. Throw in an adorable baby and you have the makings of HEA. Great Job Ava.
November 4, 2021
Good Story
Great story overall but this book is in desperate need of a good editor. There were many grammatical errors to the point that it was distracting. The characters were likeable and intriguing. Some chapters were choppy but it was a good enough storyline to keep my attention through the end of the book.
Great story overall but this book is in desperate need of a good editor. There were many grammatical errors to the point that it was distracting. The characters were likeable and intriguing. Some chapters were choppy but it was a good enough storyline to keep my attention through the end of the book.
July 3, 2018
Very good
Jasmine had a lot of growing up to do that she managed to do after becoming a mother. Great love story.
Jasmine had a lot of growing up to do that she managed to do after becoming a mother. Great love story.
August 12, 2019
Another great book
The two characters were so great for one another. I just love how Shane really cared for her and show how great 👍true love is
Very beautiful story line
The two characters were so great for one another. I just love how Shane really cared for her and show how great 👍true love is
Very beautiful story line
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August 15, 2020A short ebook. Honestly the writing is horrible, but not as bad as the first book. I like the story.
August 6, 2021
Jasmine the homewrecker!!
Awful, Jasmine is a first class homewrecker, whore, for sleeping with a drunk man grieving over his dead wife then getting pregnant and not telling anyone! Pure trash act-Shane is stupid too!!! Waste of time I flipped through this atrocity!! Book one is sooooo much better!!
Awful, Jasmine is a first class homewrecker, whore, for sleeping with a drunk man grieving over his dead wife then getting pregnant and not telling anyone! Pure trash act-Shane is stupid too!!! Waste of time I flipped through this atrocity!! Book one is sooooo much better!!
January 5, 2015
A Really Awesome Story
This was one really good story,a coming of age kinda of story.This was a story with some meat on it's bones.This was first to see the main characters agreeing and settling their problems and uniting against everyone else so soon in the story.The subject of interracial relationships was handled so very well without taking over the entire story.I think everyone who reads this story is going to want to slap Ben her brother and not to mention her mother talk about a double standard.I just loved all the laugh out loud moments.The love scenes were sexy as well as hot!!Now there were a few typos,but they didn't get between reading a good story.My biggest problem or should I say what caused me to scream is they way this wonderful story abruptly ends.I mean you have wonderful HEA going and bam! Off a cliff,really I think the readers should get a better ending.Now on to a happy note good job!
This was one really good story,a coming of age kinda of story.This was a story with some meat on it's bones.This was first to see the main characters agreeing and settling their problems and uniting against everyone else so soon in the story.The subject of interracial relationships was handled so very well without taking over the entire story.I think everyone who reads this story is going to want to slap Ben her brother and not to mention her mother talk about a double standard.I just loved all the laugh out loud moments.The love scenes were sexy as well as hot!!Now there were a few typos,but they didn't get between reading a good story.My biggest problem or should I say what caused me to scream is they way this wonderful story abruptly ends.I mean you have wonderful HEA going and bam! Off a cliff,really I think the readers should get a better ending.Now on to a happy note good job!
March 2, 2015
Overall this story was just ok. There were a few parts that seemed a little rushed and jumbled together and there were also quite a few spelling and grammatical errors, but the plot was still there. There were some things about the actual story that I didn't like (how and when Shane reappeared, Jasmine's know-it-all attitude, the awkward conversation on how to identify baby Shay's race, etc.) but that is more a reflection of my personal preferences than the author's writing skills. I think with experience Ms. Thorn's writing will continue to get better.
July 24, 2016
This book took me on an emotional journey. From beefing to end this book had me. I hated to put it down. Shane is a real man with an awesome heart and I fall in love with his character is this book. Jasmine is a strong character with all the things that she goes through. You will be happy by the end it is truly a happy ending.
December 27, 2014
Frustrating!
The storyline in the book was interesting; however, the writing style was very frustrating and confusing. The main characters were unlikable and the author needs to invest in a professional proofreader and editor.
The storyline in the book was interesting; however, the writing style was very frustrating and confusing. The main characters were unlikable and the author needs to invest in a professional proofreader and editor.
December 24, 2014
I enjoyed Shane and Jasmine.
January 18, 2015
Enjoyable.
January 2, 2015
Awesome read
Love this he's. Shane and Jazzy found love in each other was just awesome. Love the fact Jazzy didn't hide how she felt not Shane.
Love this he's. Shane and Jazzy found love in each other was just awesome. Love the fact Jazzy didn't hide how she felt not Shane.
January 5, 2015
Loved it!
This is my first time reading Ms. Thorn, but it will not be the last! I have to go back and read book one.
This is my first time reading Ms. Thorn, but it will not be the last! I have to go back and read book one.
December 4, 2015
LOVED IT!!! It was sweet and romantic, touched on some tough issues that sometimes plague interracial relationships, and felt like a story that could be very realistic.
August 28, 2016
I love all 3 books but would like to know if family's made up
Can we have a book that show how the family's made up and gets married and babies get here thanks
Can we have a book that show how the family's made up and gets married and babies get here thanks
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