The Jackson Brothers

The Jackson Brothers #1-3

by Jasmine Haynes

From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Jasmine Haynes comes a heart-wrenching family saga, The Jackson Brothers, now in a 3-book bundle including Somebody’s Lover, Somebody’s Ex, and Somebody’s Wife.

A family torn apart by tragedy...

Three years ago, Lou Jackson, the eldest, died in a work accident. And nothing has been the same since for the Jackson family. They lost their heart and soul the day Lou died, even as matriarch Evelyn tries to keep them together. But things are changing and the family will either find their way back to each other. Or they’ll be torn asunder.

Somebody's Lover
Widowed three years ago and the mother of two, Taylor feels that life as a woman is passing her by. She longs to be somebody’s secret lover. To Jace, Taylor was his brother’s wife, untouchable yet irresistible, but when he discovers her fantasies, Jace swears he’ll be the one to make them reality. Can his family ever accept another man in Taylor’s life, let alone the black sheep of the family?

Somebody's Ex
Randi is tired of being somebody’s ex, ex-girlfriend, ex-lover, or ex-wife. If she could just fall in love with a nice guy. David Jackson has lived under the crushing weight of responsibility since his brother’s death three years ago. And while Randi is too sexy to resist, the last thing he needs is a relationship. Can they each forgive their own past mistakes in order to take the leap of faith that love demands?

Somebody's Wife
Once the woman with the smartest kids, the happiest home, and the best marriage, now Connie is just somebody’s wife whose husband is cheating on her. There’s only one thing to do. Connie’s going to have to seduce her husband back into her bed. But is Mitch really cheating on her? Or is something far worse threatening their marriage?

The Jackson Brothers is a contemporary romance of approximately 100,000 words and contains super sexy material. These stories were previously published in 2006 in the anthology Somebody’s Lover by Jasmine Haynes.

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Contemporary Romance, Anthologies, Fiction

331 pages, ebook

First published May 12, 2014

About the author

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NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jasmine Haynes loves giving readers sexy, classy stories about real issues like growing older, facing divorce, starting over. Her books have passion, heart, humor, and happy endings, even if they aren't always traditional. She also writes gritty, paranormal mysteries in the Max Starr series. As Jennifer Skully, she writes laugh-out-loud romantic comedies laced with a heavy dose of mystery. Look for Jennifer’s new series written with Bella Andre, starting with Breathless in Love, The Maverick Billionaires Book 1. Having penned stories since the moment she learned to write, Jasmine now lives in the Redwoods of Northern California with her husband and their adorable nuisance of a cat who totally runs the household. Join her newsletter for updates on contests, new releases, and freebies by going to www.jasminehaynes.com.

Reviews

[Mei · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not that I didn't like the book, I did.
It has a very hot moments, very weel done: I could just feel the scorching heat between H and h. *wink*
I understood also the problems they were facing, but this was drugged out too much. It could have been soved before with a little bit of talk between all. It's a typical "misunderstanding/taboo" kind of book.

[Kyleah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This satiated my craving for a book that had a lot of spice in it. I will say, those parts were VERY well done and I loved every minute of it! I also did enjoy how each character had their own personality traits that were consistent all the way through.

My 3 stars comes in because I found each plot line either not fleshed out or entirely problematic. The not fleshed out comes with the first two books, there was just a lot of miscommunication and VERY quick to forgiveness. The third book, I personally couldn’t forgive Mitch for things he had done & found the ending to read off as “I’m only agreeing to x, y, z because you really want it and I don’t” and it just didn’t sit well with me.

I didn’t expect a fully cohesive plot line because these are definitely more steam than plot, but usually if that ratio is present, the plot line isn’t as intense or problematic so that you dont have to be super careful about tying up loose endings in a believable way.

[Julie Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Somebody's Lover
Jackson brothers book 1
Product Details
The Jackson family has lost a member. Lou's death has hit the family hard and no one feels it worse than Taylor. Mom of two and now widowed, she struggles with what she wants in life now with him gone. She is a young woman and wants to feel the touch of a man again. But feels like she may be cheating on Lou's memory, even after 3 yrs. So maybe she can pick up someone and have some meaningless sex and just get it out of her system.

Jase the youngest of the brothers, stops to have a drink at some whole in the wall bar. When he sees an attractive but scantily dressed woman walk in. It looks like Taylor but, no it couldn't be. Taylor, mom, wife to his dead brother, could not be in a bar, hitting on some guy. Why would she? He had been doing as much as he could to fill Lou's shoes, fixing stuff around the house, helping with the boys, taking them to baseball, coaching the team, what else could she need? How much more could he do to help ease the guilt of getting his brother killed?


Somebody's Ex
Jackson Brothers 2
Product Details
David, has tried to take care of the family. Since his brother died, he is now the eldest. It is his job to keep the family together. But when decisions are done and situations come up that he can't handle, he decides that it is time to step aside and take a break from the family. Maybe some time away will help him deal with the things going on in the family.

Randi, divorced, living is a shack, working for her family who doesn't respect her, a car that is way past its last leg, and just enough money to barley scrap by, is stranded on the side of the road. Taking her dog to the vet, should not be this much of a chore. When her car breaks down and she almost gets hit by a passing car, she has no idea how one chance encounter can change a 2 lives.

Somebody's Wife
Jackson Brothers 3
Product Details
Connie wants a baby. She is a mom of 2, and her baby is about to start 1st grade. Now is the time. A close call a few months ago has only made the need greater. Mitch and her have always wanted to big family, but now he barley touches her. She doesn't understand and fears he may be cheating on her. She will just have to seduce her husband and get things moving in the baby direction.

After his brothers death, a crippling fear has entered Mitch that he can not shake. How will his family survive if anything happens to him? Penny pitching and worrying about money has put a huge strain of his marriage to Connie. She now wants a baby too. How will they afford it? How will they get by? How will their marriage survive if he can't be honest with his feeling and fears? He would never cheat on his wife, but after he tells her he doesn't want any more children, will his marriage survive?

These 3 stories are about a family who has lost a cherished family member, who is a brother, son, husband, father and how the family has coped or hasn't. The 3 stories should be read in order because the stories build upon each other. They are especially about a family grieving, getting past it and coming out with even more love on the other side. I will say book 1 was my favorite. Book 1 one was HOT!! Like scotching HOT. I am glad my husband was near by HOT. Book 2 and 3 both had their moments and were both very good but WOW! One of the things I liked most about these books was that the family dynamics. It was like a glimpse into the family next door and the problems that they face. The Jackson family doesn't realise how strong it truly is until they face the trials of life. Death happens and families can implode with the weight of it or band together to help one another. Wonderful stories, lovely romance that will melt your heart and steamy enough to get your toes curling. Thanks for the great read!

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[Jessica Alcazar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here we have 3 separate stories all about the Jackson brothers and their love life. But it's really about all FOUR brothers (one being deceased).
Lou's death affected all three brothers differently and his death plays a major role in all their stories.
"Somebody's Lover": Jace Jackson's story. This was such a happy story for me. Classic baby brother always had a crush on big brother's girlfriend (now widow) story. And now he has a chance to make her his. This was steamy and funny and probably the most heart-warming of all three stories. Not only do we have the romance, but we have the 'come to Jesus' pow-wow between the family in regards to Lou's death and who blames who and who feels what, etc etc etc....I cried thru the whole thing.
Somebody's Ex: David Jackson's story. This story was probably the most far-fetching story of them all. It spanned only three days and I love yous were thrown out. I think both David and Randi needed a little more character development and the story a little more telling for the whole love at first sight to be believable. However, Randi is THE cutest heroine I have read in quite a while. So coming from her, I love you after 24 hours is kinda expected LOL but not David. It kinda put a damper on the story. But still cute overall.
Somebody's Wife: Mitch Jackson's story. Now THIS was heart-wrenching. This was about trust and loyalty and family and love. Perfectly told and perfectly resolved!
I wouldn't categorize this book as erotica. This was definitely a romance with lots of hot sex, but the sexual aspect of the stories is not what made the stories. The troubles and triumphs that the couples went thru is what made these stories. The sex was just a bonus LOL

[Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great looking men and women, hard-core, molten sex and passionate hook-ups. What more could anyone want? Well, modern-day erotica often brings more to the table and this trio of stories has more than its fair share of angst.

When a death in the family occurs, certain members close up, shut out their partners and retreat into their separate corners to lick their wounds, sulk or brood. The author shows that while wild sex is never unwelcome, it doesn’t necessarily fix problems. The erotica is never pointless but it’s never forced to make up the shortfall for real communication between people. Even supposedly one-night stands or sex on the first date (!) is in keeping with characterization, not just cheap titillation.

Men and women take their turns as the Jackson brothers deal with the loves in their lives, old and new. This makes for fantastic reading and even features interesting ideas of how couples can spice things up between the sheets. Excellent material, worthy of a one-handed clap.

[Jeanny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't like to mix kids with my erotica but in this book it worked. The kids are used as an effective plot device. They helped flesh out Taylor & kept the plot moving forward.

Taylor has been a widow for 3 years has two kids & is lonely, reasonably so. She drops off her two kids at her mother in laws home on a non-school night, dolls herself up, & rides out of town to a bar for the sole purpose of seducing herself into a man's pants. This is extremely out of character for Taylor but seems to be succeeding when in comes Jace & so the plot thickens.... (pun lol)

Jace is Taylor's brother in law & the reason you should read this story. He is HOTTER then the Sahara desert. I found myself putty in his imaginary hands, fingers, mouth you get the idea.

I would recommend this story not just for Jace but bc Taylor realizes something about her marriage that I think many woman would agree is their reality or has been their reality at some point in their lives. This lend believability not that I required much.... my suspense of belief would have been just fine without that bit.

[Mariana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three erotic short-stories.

The death of Lou shakes up his family big-time. The remaining 3 brothers have their own way of dealing with this; as does his wife.

Her story is first, and I have to say although I'm not a prude, I don't quite feel comfortable with stories where the widow gets with the deceased's brother. It just doesn't feel right. It's a great story and very erotic, but I just find the dynamic too bizarre. The author handled it great and I was very impressed with all her characters, especially the dad.

The second and third stories are of the remaining brothers and those are good too.

I guess for me though, I still just didn't like the whole brother with the widow.

[Kathrynn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Try as I might, I could not get interested in any of the three stories--all related and by the same author.

1. "Somebody's Lover"
Just didn't add up. The heroine needed to get on with her life after being a widow for 3+ years, but the husband's extended family kept tabs on her with two brothers secretly drooling over her. When she finally takes action in her own hands and gets busted by a brother....well. For a woman who was apprehensive--initially--that didn't last long. I found her too aggressive and didn't like her character. At all.

2. "Somebody's Ex"
Another brother skulking because the other brother went after the heroine in the first story first. Duh! 3+ Years. Hell-0. I didn't like this one any better than the first.

3. "Sombebody's Wife"

Skipped it.

[PepsiGirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alright, let me just say, this was not what I expected. I, of course, had preconceived ideas about what kind of a story this would be but the depth of this story, well it took me by surprise. The emotional aspect of this story it just seemed to be believable and not in the story book way. The travesty that nearly tore this family apart, though implied, really was under the surface with the way they all tip toed around their true feelings. With Jace suffering from survivors guilt and feeling that he would never make up for his brothers death, really rang true. Taylor, being a young widow living her life without love, now starting to really feel alone. When these two finally get to let themselves go they see they really just need each other. Really liked this one.

[Mahlet · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first and longest story of the anthology, Somebody's Lover, was by far my favorite, and alone, worth the price of the book. The chemistry, hot sex, and angst over guilt (Taylor is Somebody's Lover alright, but he happens to be her dead husband's brother!)....all the sneaking around and lying and lunch break "delights" ;) Tons of fun!

When I got into Somebody's Ex, for a moment, I did contemplate finishing the book at a later date, but I just had to keep reading because the family at the core of this book is so connected. I'm glad I didn't stop; this anthology is a very quick read, really sweet and enjoyable.

[Trang Nguyen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was surprisingly a good book which I could not put down. I want to say this book earned my rating of 4.5. I wouldve given a 5 star rating however at times I thought the sex was a little too much. (even for me)

the story is about three brothers who are struggling with the death of the oldest brother, Lou. Problems arise with each brother 3 years after their brother's death. It is up to the women in their lives to show these brothers thee is a life worth living after the death of a sibling.

[Jac Zifos · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just couldn't dig this. I thought it was a little ridiculous that the whole family felt like they couldn't talk about Lou's death. It was also too short. I think the author could have really filled in some of the details and background. It seemed to wrap up a little to quickly at the end, with everyone just being 'ok' with what was supposed to be the driving issue between the main characters getting together.

[Kristy Dean-Veen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was very surprised but loved this book. A widow has decided she needs to get back in the game since its been 3 years. She just wants a one night stand no replacements. When out at a bar in a different town she runs into her brother in law. He pulls her out of the bar and not allows her to get her one night stand. She's mad and desperate. She kisses him and it get carried away. Finally he makes a deal with her that he will give her everything she want. Both fall hard and the family excepts it.

[Mimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of the three brothers, I liked David's story the best. It presented in a straightforward and funny way how David and Randi's relationship grows. Each of the three stories illustrated how Lou's death affected the remaining three brothers and how, ultimately, each of them comes to terms with the loss of their oldest brother. There is a lot of steamy sex built around each of the three relationships. A fast read.

[Melanie♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book! Others have done a great job on summaries and reviews. Loved the first (it was the longest) and third story, would give them 5 stars each. The middle story was only OK for me, bringing my rating down to a 4 for the overall book.

[Adriana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Somebody's Lover by Jasmine Haynes

Somebody's Lover
Somebody's Ex
Somebody's Wife

I loved this book and its three short but wonderfully written stories. Jasmine Haynes is one of my favorite authors.

[Dar · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are looking for some hot and solid sex scenes, and light on story, these are perfect!

Lots of emotion in all three, and the first two I really enjoyed, but, alas, the last one left me angry

All books reviewed invidually

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read all 3 in one sitting. The family and the passion were so addicting! Great writing!

[Allison · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first story is the only one I really enjoyed.

[Jennifer Cascio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot book!!!

[Donna Ciriello · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three short stories about three brothers, each trying to deal with the loss of their eldest brother - and the women in their lives.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a decent erotica anthology. The sex was hot, but it wasn't page after page of sex, and there was some plot. The third story was the best - very believable and touching.

[Mer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hot brothers, hot stories but would've liked them better in 3 separate stories so they could be fleshed out more.

[Reba Dom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Story 1 was excellent. Stories 2 & 3 were really good but fell short of #1. Overall, it was a GREAT book!

[Ruthie · Rating 4 out of 5]

HOT....and so very good!

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book a great quick read I steamed through it in a few hours but again gutted to find another series where the first book is free and then the rest get pricey!

[Gigi staub · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5