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Butler Cove #2.5
My Star, My Love
This novella was previously released in the Mistletoe & Hollywood anthology.
Movie star, Jack Eversea, has decided to brave his history with England and take the love of his life, Keri Ann Butler, home to meet his mother for Christmas.
But Jolly Old England does weird things to Jack. And despite his super sweet “twelve days of Christmas” gift-giving, Keri Ann can’t quite work out if he’s about to propose or regrets bringing her home. Is he still questioning whether she can handle a few paparazzi, or is he doubting Keri Ann’s commitment to their future?
The magnetic couple is back in a fun, sometimes poignant, but super sexy story about acceptance, building a future, and how to make love quietly in a creaky old house with one’s mother down the hall.
This novella is an extension of the Eversea Series and should be enjoyed after reading books 1 and 2!
Movie star, Jack Eversea, has decided to brave his history with England and take the love of his life, Keri Ann Butler, home to meet his mother for Christmas.
But Jolly Old England does weird things to Jack. And despite his super sweet “twelve days of Christmas” gift-giving, Keri Ann can’t quite work out if he’s about to propose or regrets bringing her home. Is he still questioning whether she can handle a few paparazzi, or is he doubting Keri Ann’s commitment to their future?
The magnetic couple is back in a fun, sometimes poignant, but super sexy story about acceptance, building a future, and how to make love quietly in a creaky old house with one’s mother down the hall.
This novella is an extension of the Eversea Series and should be enjoyed after reading books 1 and 2!
120 pages, ebook
First published October 3, 2014
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Natasha Boyd
30 books2,648 followersNatasha Boyd (writing romance as Tasha Boyd) is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of both historical fiction and contemporary romance. Her historical fiction novel THE INDIGO GIRL was long-listed for the Southern Book Prize and was a Southern Independent Booksellers' Association OKRA PICK. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and lives with her husband, two sons and the cast of characters in her head.
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December 14, 2018
War eine süße Geschichte, in der für mich aber leider irgendwas fehlte.
Konnte mich jetzt auch nicht sooo in Weihnachtsstimmung versetzen da auch zu wenig weihnachtliche Dinge passierten 😅
Konnte mich jetzt auch nicht sooo in Weihnachtsstimmung versetzen da auch zu wenig weihnachtliche Dinge passierten 😅
April 10, 2017
3.5 Stars
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Jack and Keri Ann are back in this cute holiday novella! I have been sitting on this book for a while now and finally dove into it, and am glad I did! I have loved these two since the beginning, but this book left me wanting so much more from them.
Jack and Keri Ann are on their way to England to spend the holidays with Jack’s mom, but there is tension in the air between these two. After everything they have been through, you’d think they’d be better at communicating, but apparently they aren’t. In this short, yet sweet novella, these two still have more to overcome and the way they handle their problems is not how I would expect these two to handle them with where they are in their relationship. How do things work out for them? Well if you’re a lover of these two as much as I am, you’ll just have to read this novella to find out. I was just a bit disappointed in how quickly this book ended, but I’m happy to see that we do get more of them and I will be immediately one-clicking the next book ASAP! This was hopefully a good tie-in to that book because this one was cute, angsty, but was not as fulfilling as the previous books that revolved around these two.
Definitely one-click this one though if you’re a lover of Jack Eversea and Keri Ann, because you need to see what is going on in their lives and where they are now!
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Jack and Keri Ann are back in this cute holiday novella! I have been sitting on this book for a while now and finally dove into it, and am glad I did! I have loved these two since the beginning, but this book left me wanting so much more from them.
Jack and Keri Ann are on their way to England to spend the holidays with Jack’s mom, but there is tension in the air between these two. After everything they have been through, you’d think they’d be better at communicating, but apparently they aren’t. In this short, yet sweet novella, these two still have more to overcome and the way they handle their problems is not how I would expect these two to handle them with where they are in their relationship. How do things work out for them? Well if you’re a lover of these two as much as I am, you’ll just have to read this novella to find out. I was just a bit disappointed in how quickly this book ended, but I’m happy to see that we do get more of them and I will be immediately one-clicking the next book ASAP! This was hopefully a good tie-in to that book because this one was cute, angsty, but was not as fulfilling as the previous books that revolved around these two.
Definitely one-click this one though if you’re a lover of Jack Eversea and Keri Ann, because you need to see what is going on in their lives and where they are now!
October 15, 2015
Jack and Keri Ann have been together for a while now, but they haven't seen each other for over two weeks. Jack had business in Los Angeles and Keri Ann was busy with school.
But now they're back together - on their way to England, to spend a few weeks celebrating the holidays with Jack's mom.
But something seems to trouble Jack. Is it the fact that he's back in England? Is he not so sure about their relationship anymore??? Read it to find out ☺
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I absolutely LOVED this little novella!
How can anything be better than Jack Eversea smelling like cinnamon and pinetrees???
The whole atmosphere was so adorably romantic and christmassy.
And Christmas didn't stop this story from being incredibly sexy too!!
I loved the presents Jack had for Keri Ann....little surprises every day.
We had funny moments, cute moments, very moving moments...
Dawson and I...we might have cried a little here and there...or rather, everwhere ☺
This was the perfect holiday novella about our darlings Jack and Keri Ann and there's LOTS of room for MANY more novellas in the future ☺☺☺
(just my humble opinion ☺)
I LOVED IT!!!!
July 21, 2024
I was going to give this novella 3 stars because it was ok, nothing new. But the last pages refering to their exchanging Christmas presents made all the differnce. So 4 stars for this, for making my heart speed in the most sweet, romantic way.
June 16, 2020
Jack & Keri Ann is always a good thing. Love them.
August 23, 2017
I loved this sweet Xmas story set in Jack's homeland of England. Keri Ann meets Jack's mum and they further examine their relationship.
Usually, I skip the novellas as I have a preconceived notion that they are going to be repetitive and/or boring and therefore a waste of my time. This contained no repetition and was lovely all on its own. A great quick read for a long train commute or a long breakfast.
Usually, I skip the novellas as I have a preconceived notion that they are going to be repetitive and/or boring and therefore a waste of my time. This contained no repetition and was lovely all on its own. A great quick read for a long train commute or a long breakfast.
April 5, 2017
Non potevo non leggere questa novella su Jack Eversea .... deliziosa
March 23, 2017
Sweet story centered around Jack and Keri Ann's first Christmas. They still need to work on a few things between them but it looks like their relationship can withstand anything. Great to meet all of Jack's important people. Loved the 12 days of Christmas gifts!
Looking forward to more!
Looking forward to more!
October 20, 2015
I was a late bloomer to this series and so missed the special holiday bundle which contained this novella. I was so happy it was sent out to subscribers of her newsletters and I finally got to read it!!! Love Jack and Keri Ann!!!
October 18, 2015
I love Jack Eversea and this beautiful, short story was just perfect!
I want my own Jack for Christmas!
I want my own Jack for Christmas!
June 9, 2016
I love Jack, and this sweet little novella allows us to see a bit more of his private side--Keri Anne's side, the side we love.
May 27, 2016
A perfect holiday novella with Jack and Keri Ann under your Christmas tree! (Note: I missed this during the holidays!) Jack takes Keri Ann to England to meet his mom.
November 28, 2016
Jack Eversea
October 4, 2017
Breve racconto davvero intenso e molto dolce, a tratti triste e a tratti divertente. Un bel mix per questa breve storia che mi è piaciuta molto.
April 9, 2017
A very serious, but packed novella. We get to see snippets of life in England, and determine if the multiple roles all people play can be reconciled. The Christmas setting is a perfect backdrop.
May 13, 2016
Esta foi a última e dolorosa oportunidade de saber mais um bocadinho da história de amor entre Jack e Keri Ann, numa fase em que as coisas já estão mais assentes e estabelecidas. O "My Star, My Love" situa-se entre o último capítulo de "Forever Jack" e o seu epílogo - uma vez que o epílogo se passa 4 anos depois, onde as coisas estão ainda mais estabilizadas, e nesta "novella" ainda se notam algumas incertezas.
Tudo aquilo que escrevi sobre a série se aplica aqui, desde a escrita cativante à história que nos prende desde o 1º minuto, até à química insaciável entre o par romântico.
A única razão pela qual não atribuí 5 estrelas é porque sinto que acaba de uma forma um bocadinho abrupta e abstrata, sem grande noção de continuidade - quando tantos assuntos em relação ao futuro são puxados no decorrer do livro e que poderiam aqui ser aproveitados.
Como nota geral, resta dizer que adorei a história e que me custa muito, muito, muito deixar o Jack, a Keri Ann e as suas histórias.
Tudo aquilo que escrevi sobre a série se aplica aqui, desde a escrita cativante à história que nos prende desde o 1º minuto, até à química insaciável entre o par romântico.
A única razão pela qual não atribuí 5 estrelas é porque sinto que acaba de uma forma um bocadinho abrupta e abstrata, sem grande noção de continuidade - quando tantos assuntos em relação ao futuro são puxados no decorrer do livro e que poderiam aqui ser aproveitados.
Como nota geral, resta dizer que adorei a história e que me custa muito, muito, muito deixar o Jack, a Keri Ann e as suas histórias.
July 9, 2016
This book is a rather light hearted, holiday extension to the story of Jack and Keri Ann. It touches on issues effecting each one of them. It is also steamy and sweet. I like this story, but wish that it had been condensed slightly. Then, the Epilogue from Forever, Jack could be added to the end of this novella. I feel that, together, the elements of each would create a more natural, topical flow. 3.5 stars
September 26, 2016
Was good but would have been better if it had come out before the second book in the series.
January 10, 2018
Recensione presente anche sul blog Bookish Advisor http://bookishadvisor.blogspot.it
Adoro le novelle e non potevo non leggere anche questa dedicata a Jack e Kari Ann, due personaggi, di cui posso affermare senza problemi, ai quali mi sono molto affezionata.
Un regalo per due è una storia che si posiziona cronologicamente dopo sei mesi dalla fine di Un messaggio per te, alla vigilia delle feste di Natale, che i due personaggi intendono trascorrere nella casa alla periferia di Londra della madre di lui.
Scrivere la recensione per una novella non mi è mai risultato facile perché concentrarsi su poco meno di 100 pagine di libro è sempre più difficile, non bisogna concentrarsi troppo sull'evoluzione dei personaggi, né troppo sugli eventi ma posso dirvi che per una storia da 80 pagine quella della Boyd è una delle più belle lette nell'ultimo periodo.
Ho apprezzato tantissimo l'aggiunta di nuovi personaggi alla storia di Jack e Kari Ann, personaggi che danno nuova grinta alla storia che conosciamo e per di più nuovo sviluppo per gli stessi protagonisti, che in questo modo ci permettono di vedere aspetti nuovi dei loro caratteri nonché anche vedere lo sviluppo della loro relazione a distanza di tempo.
Questa è una storia molto, molto carina che mi sono ritrovata a divorare letteralmente nel corso di una sera, un modo perfetto per chiudere queste vacanze natalizie con una delle più belle storie ambientate nel periodo di Natale che abbia mai letto.
4 Stelle
Adoro le novelle e non potevo non leggere anche questa dedicata a Jack e Kari Ann, due personaggi, di cui posso affermare senza problemi, ai quali mi sono molto affezionata.
Un regalo per due è una storia che si posiziona cronologicamente dopo sei mesi dalla fine di Un messaggio per te, alla vigilia delle feste di Natale, che i due personaggi intendono trascorrere nella casa alla periferia di Londra della madre di lui.
Scrivere la recensione per una novella non mi è mai risultato facile perché concentrarsi su poco meno di 100 pagine di libro è sempre più difficile, non bisogna concentrarsi troppo sull'evoluzione dei personaggi, né troppo sugli eventi ma posso dirvi che per una storia da 80 pagine quella della Boyd è una delle più belle lette nell'ultimo periodo.
Ho apprezzato tantissimo l'aggiunta di nuovi personaggi alla storia di Jack e Kari Ann, personaggi che danno nuova grinta alla storia che conosciamo e per di più nuovo sviluppo per gli stessi protagonisti, che in questo modo ci permettono di vedere aspetti nuovi dei loro caratteri nonché anche vedere lo sviluppo della loro relazione a distanza di tempo.
Questa è una storia molto, molto carina che mi sono ritrovata a divorare letteralmente nel corso di una sera, un modo perfetto per chiudere queste vacanze natalizie con una delle più belle storie ambientate nel periodo di Natale che abbia mai letto.
4 Stelle
March 6, 2017
Salve gente,
stanotte ero tutta pimpante per la felicità di rileggere di due personaggi che ho amato infinitamente, Jack e Keri Ann della serie Eversea di Natasha Boyd, che ritornano con l'ultimissima novella "Un regalo per due", edita Giunti. Copertina davvero carina che ti fa ritornare indietro di qualche mese, sotto il magico splendore del Natale.
Ed è proprio il periodo di Natale quello in cui ritroviamo i nostri due innamorati, finalmente riuniti dopo innumerevoli problemi, paure ed incomprensioni. Trovata la loro strada, il loro vero "Io", Jack adesso ha deciso di portare Keri Ann in Inghilterra per farle conoscere la madre, l'unica altra donna davvero importante per lui. Deciso ad andare avanti con la sua vita, lasciandosi dietro un passato difficile e guardando felicemente al futuro, Jack aprirà totalmente il suo cuore a Keri Ann, presentandole i luoghi e le persone della sua infanzia, del Jack precedente al "divo Eversea". Keri Ann, dal canto suo, è emozionata per questo viaggio, in ansia non solo perché conoscerà finalmente la madre di Jack, ma anche per la loro storia, perennemente in bilico tra ombre e riflettori. Riuscirà mai a fidarsi completamente di lui, accettando che una parte della vita di Jack e quindi anche della sua, sarà sempre sotto l'occhio attento delle macchine fotografiche a caccia del prossimo scoop? Jack fa di tutto per proteggerla, non esponendola davanti agli avvoltoi dei paparazzi, ma tutto ciò quanto durerà? Può davvero esserci, con questi presupposti, un futuro per loro due, insieme?
"«Potrei avere davanti mille donne che per tutti sono le più belle e sexy, e per me tu saresti comunque la più splendida del mondo. Tu sei la sola donna al mondo, la sola ragazza che vedo e che vorrò vedere per sempre.»"
Ecco qui l'ultimo regalo firmato Boyd, in cui ritroviamo un Jack ancora più dolce e romantico di quanto ricordavamo, il cui mondo ruota intorno a Keri Ann e al renderla felice. Ed è proprio questo bisogno a renderlo insicuro verso i sentimenti che lei prova per lui, perché Keri Ann avrà sempre timore di esporsi in pubblico, del mondo sfavillante di Hollywood in cui Jack ricopre una parte importante. Ma il loro amore ormai è forte e forse indicherà loro la via da intraprendere per camminare insieme, fianco a fianco.
"Alzò il viso e i suoi occhi erano pieni e vitali, la tonalità scintillante di verde arrivava a una profondità che non avevo mai visto. Era una meraviglia, era l'amore, era migliaia di cose a cui non avrei saputo dare un nome."
E poi non scordiamoci comunque della passione che si sprigiona ogni volta che i due sono accanto, anche se qui verrà messa a dura prova creando scenette divertenti. Se avete letto i libri della serie, questa novella ci regala un ultimo squarcio della vita della coppia ma la sua lettura non è essenziale. La storia poteva finire benissimo con il secondo libro della serie, ma se avete nostalgia del bello e romantico Jack, allora immergetevi nella magia del Natale inglese in compagnia di Keri Ann e il suo attore di Hollywood.
stanotte ero tutta pimpante per la felicità di rileggere di due personaggi che ho amato infinitamente, Jack e Keri Ann della serie Eversea di Natasha Boyd, che ritornano con l'ultimissima novella "Un regalo per due", edita Giunti. Copertina davvero carina che ti fa ritornare indietro di qualche mese, sotto il magico splendore del Natale.
Ed è proprio il periodo di Natale quello in cui ritroviamo i nostri due innamorati, finalmente riuniti dopo innumerevoli problemi, paure ed incomprensioni. Trovata la loro strada, il loro vero "Io", Jack adesso ha deciso di portare Keri Ann in Inghilterra per farle conoscere la madre, l'unica altra donna davvero importante per lui. Deciso ad andare avanti con la sua vita, lasciandosi dietro un passato difficile e guardando felicemente al futuro, Jack aprirà totalmente il suo cuore a Keri Ann, presentandole i luoghi e le persone della sua infanzia, del Jack precedente al "divo Eversea". Keri Ann, dal canto suo, è emozionata per questo viaggio, in ansia non solo perché conoscerà finalmente la madre di Jack, ma anche per la loro storia, perennemente in bilico tra ombre e riflettori. Riuscirà mai a fidarsi completamente di lui, accettando che una parte della vita di Jack e quindi anche della sua, sarà sempre sotto l'occhio attento delle macchine fotografiche a caccia del prossimo scoop? Jack fa di tutto per proteggerla, non esponendola davanti agli avvoltoi dei paparazzi, ma tutto ciò quanto durerà? Può davvero esserci, con questi presupposti, un futuro per loro due, insieme?
"«Potrei avere davanti mille donne che per tutti sono le più belle e sexy, e per me tu saresti comunque la più splendida del mondo. Tu sei la sola donna al mondo, la sola ragazza che vedo e che vorrò vedere per sempre.»"
Ecco qui l'ultimo regalo firmato Boyd, in cui ritroviamo un Jack ancora più dolce e romantico di quanto ricordavamo, il cui mondo ruota intorno a Keri Ann e al renderla felice. Ed è proprio questo bisogno a renderlo insicuro verso i sentimenti che lei prova per lui, perché Keri Ann avrà sempre timore di esporsi in pubblico, del mondo sfavillante di Hollywood in cui Jack ricopre una parte importante. Ma il loro amore ormai è forte e forse indicherà loro la via da intraprendere per camminare insieme, fianco a fianco.
"Alzò il viso e i suoi occhi erano pieni e vitali, la tonalità scintillante di verde arrivava a una profondità che non avevo mai visto. Era una meraviglia, era l'amore, era migliaia di cose a cui non avrei saputo dare un nome."
E poi non scordiamoci comunque della passione che si sprigiona ogni volta che i due sono accanto, anche se qui verrà messa a dura prova creando scenette divertenti. Se avete letto i libri della serie, questa novella ci regala un ultimo squarcio della vita della coppia ma la sua lettura non è essenziale. La storia poteva finire benissimo con il secondo libro della serie, ma se avete nostalgia del bello e romantico Jack, allora immergetevi nella magia del Natale inglese in compagnia di Keri Ann e il suo attore di Hollywood.
August 19, 2019
I loved reading this short story about Jack and Keri, I love this couple. It has been awhile since I read their previous stories but I felt like I picked right back up again with them and am so excited to read the rest of the books in this series. I enjoyed Reading about Jack’s mom and his friends from when he lived in England and how much they took to Keri. Even though I don’t like angst all the time in a book there was just enough to show that they are not perfect but not too much to overcome. I laughed out loud with a scene that involved a bull and the scenes when Keri experiences being in snow for the very first time. The gifts they gave each other for Christmas we’re so romantic, heartfelt, and showed their journey together. I love at the end when Jack says “You, make every...single...thing in my world beautiful.” I cannot wait to read more from these characters and see their final happily ever after.
March 18, 2017
I've been a huge fan of the Eversea series ever since I read the first book so I was thrilled when I saw this bundle would be coming out soon and I was even more thrilled when I got the chance to read and review it. My thoughts about My Star, My Love? I freaking adored it! I hadn't realized how much I missed Keri Ann and Jack until I read the novella. I also loved how they spend their Christmas in England with Jack's mother. So, the story? It was wonderful. Just the type of Christmas novella that I love. Cute, quick and a bit steamy. Okay, a lot steamy! Damn, I missed Jack. Anyway... the writing was also one of my favorite things. Natasha Boyd is a fantastic writer and I've always thought the characters she created were realistic, especially Keri Ann! It was no different in this story and I loved that. Speaking of characters, Jack's mother Charlotte, was super nice. I loved her right away and really liked how she made Keri Ann feel welcome. Also, Jack's British accent was slowly coming back, even though he hated that. How freaking adorable was that?! So overall, this was a superb novella! I loved everything about it - The holiday atmosphere, reading about Keri Ann and Jack Eversea again, the wonderful writing, the sexy romantic scenes, the humor... I could go on forever. I loved it!
March 24, 2023
Better
I'm completely in love with the character Jack Eversea. Keri Ann is still a bit wishy-washy in this, which makes me feel like SHE'S not good enough for Jack (she's always wondering if she' s "good enough" for HIM)! Why she balks at being in a TRULY committed relationship with him is beyond me (i.e. thinking he MIGHT ask her to marry him!) This supposed "woman" has the emotional maturity of an undeveloped teenager! Grow some thick skin and woman up- seriously! Hope the next installment gives Jack (and us) the ending we deserve.
I'm completely in love with the character Jack Eversea. Keri Ann is still a bit wishy-washy in this, which makes me feel like SHE'S not good enough for Jack (she's always wondering if she' s "good enough" for HIM)! Why she balks at being in a TRULY committed relationship with him is beyond me (i.e. thinking he MIGHT ask her to marry him!) This supposed "woman" has the emotional maturity of an undeveloped teenager! Grow some thick skin and woman up- seriously! Hope the next installment gives Jack (and us) the ending we deserve.
March 22, 2019
3.5 This is book a novella in the Butler Cove series and the story of Jack and Keri Ann turns to England as it continues. It’s Christmas time and Jack has taken Keri Ann to meet his mother, to see his home country, and to add a little bit more of his history to their story. It’s a quick read that lets the reader in on a little more information about the real person behind the face the world knows. The more I get to know Jack, the more I like him!
March 28, 2020
I enjoyed this short story featuring Jack and Keri Ann, when Jack takes Kerri Ann to England for the holidays and to meet his family.
A misunderstanding does happen between the pair, but that is only because Kerri Ann is reluctant to talk about the future, which hurts Jack.
It's a lovely festive read thats not too long and gives us another glimpse as to how insecure both of our characters really are.
A misunderstanding does happen between the pair, but that is only because Kerri Ann is reluctant to talk about the future, which hurts Jack.
It's a lovely festive read thats not too long and gives us another glimpse as to how insecure both of our characters really are.
March 31, 2019
It's been a couple years since I read the first two books in the Butler Cove/Eversea series and I forgot how much I loved Jack Eversea and Keri Ann Butler. It was so nice to go back into their world and catch a little glimpse of what they are up to. I really love this series. I am hoping to love Jazz's story just as much!
March 23, 2020
Excellent study of Jack’s background
This fill in some detail about Jack, but still manages to include and expand on Jack & Keri Ann’s relationship as it continues. I enjoyed the Twelve Days of Christmas gifts done by Jack, but the final gift by Keri Ann to Jack was so moving! Now I’m going to re-read the epilogue from Forever, Jack for clarification!
This fill in some detail about Jack, but still manages to include and expand on Jack & Keri Ann’s relationship as it continues. I enjoyed the Twelve Days of Christmas gifts done by Jack, but the final gift by Keri Ann to Jack was so moving! Now I’m going to re-read the epilogue from Forever, Jack for clarification!
May 26, 2017
Note to Self:
- Takes place after the second book but before the epilogue from the second book
- Keri Ann struggles with being in public
- Jack is worried he will lose Keri Ann because she isn't fighting for them
- Takes place after the second book but before the epilogue from the second book
- Keri Ann struggles with being in public
- Jack is worried he will lose Keri Ann because she isn't fighting for them
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 15, 2017
Jack
This was such a sweet novella I enjoyed being back with Jack and Keri Ann nice to meet other people in Jack's life. This was a nice getaway for them to realize that the relationship was worth all the drama they have been through.
This was such a sweet novella I enjoyed being back with Jack and Keri Ann nice to meet other people in Jack's life. This was a nice getaway for them to realize that the relationship was worth all the drama they have been through.
March 21, 2018
Because it is a novella, this was a very quick read, but I needed to see if Jack asked Kerri Ann to marry him! In this story, we learn more about Jack's history in England and we get to meet his mum and friends. Good installment to the series!
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