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Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor #0.5
Ready, Set, Jett
In this reader-favorite novella from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, all middle school teacher Natalie Alexander needs to get her head—and heart—together is a vacation from her no-strings romance with her sexy next-door neighbor. But her solo trip south turns into a disaster when gorgeous PI Jett Sutter turns up with another challenge…one she might not be able to resist.
originally published in [ Guy Next Door|9251725] anthology
originally published in [ Guy Next Door|9251725] anthology
117 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2011
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About the author
Lori Foster
416 books11.7k followersSince first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St. Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently published with HQN.
Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home.
Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to charity. You can see the benefit romance books here: http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/
Career Highlights
•In 2001, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Series Romantic Fantasy.
•In 2002, Lori’s book Too Much Temptation was the top-selling romance title for Amazon books.
•In 2003, Say No To Joe was the second “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for Waldenbooks.
•In 2004, Lori Foster was a clue in the New York Times crossword puzzle.
•In 2004, The Secret Life of Bryan was the “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for the BGI group.
•In 2005, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Contemporary Romance.
•In 2006, Jude’s Law was the “Bestselling Romantic Comedy” romance title for the BGI group.
•In 2007, Lori launched a new “urban fantasy” series under the name L.L. Foster. See more on her “dark side” at www.llfoster.com.
•In 2007, Causing Havoc was among Amazon’s Top Ten Editor’s picks in Romance.
•In 2008, Hard to Handle made #2 on The New York Times.
•In 2009, Servant: The Acceptance was Amazon’s #1 Editors’ Pick in Romance.
•In 2010, Lori was a clue in the USA Today Quick Cross puzzle.
Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home.
Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to charity. You can see the benefit romance books here: http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/
Career Highlights
•In 2001, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Series Romantic Fantasy.
•In 2002, Lori’s book Too Much Temptation was the top-selling romance title for Amazon books.
•In 2003, Say No To Joe was the second “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for Waldenbooks.
•In 2004, Lori Foster was a clue in the New York Times crossword puzzle.
•In 2004, The Secret Life of Bryan was the “Bestselling Original Contemporary” romance title for the BGI group.
•In 2005, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times “Career Achievement Award” for Contemporary Romance.
•In 2006, Jude’s Law was the “Bestselling Romantic Comedy” romance title for the BGI group.
•In 2007, Lori launched a new “urban fantasy” series under the name L.L. Foster. See more on her “dark side” at www.llfoster.com.
•In 2007, Causing Havoc was among Amazon’s Top Ten Editor’s picks in Romance.
•In 2008, Hard to Handle made #2 on The New York Times.
•In 2009, Servant: The Acceptance was Amazon’s #1 Editors’ Pick in Romance.
•In 2010, Lori was a clue in the USA Today Quick Cross puzzle.
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November 6, 2020
Mñe. Es un relato breve que sirve de introducción para el primero de la serie (la protagonista de esta historia es la hermana de Molly, la protagonista de Emociones secuestradas). Como tiene poca extensión, estos personajes ya vienen follardeando sin compromiso, así que ya tenemos media historia solventada. El relato se inicia bien y no va mal encaminado pero sobre la mitad da un vuelco y se convierte en una cosa sin sentido con los dos personajes actuando de modo totalmente contrario a como lo habían hecho hasta entonces. Él es tan machote y tan duro que es un cliché con patas y ella parece distante y al final es una ñoña simplona.
El relato no está mal escrito pero la historia no tiene chicha.
El relato no está mal escrito pero la historia no tiene chicha.
July 4, 2021
3.5 Stars
Ready, Set, Jett was a fun, sexy read that serves as a prequel to the Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series.
When Jett Sutter is around his neighbor Natalie Alexander, their chemistry practically sets the room on fire. Despite an agreement to keep things between them light and commitment free, Jett finds himself wanting more. After Natalie books a solo week-long remote vacation, Jett gets himself invited and plans to use that time to convince Natalie that their no-strings affair could be so much more.
Jett and Natalie's relationship was initially purely physical and an incredibly hot one at that. The steamy scenes were very well done and there were quite a few of them throughout the novella. I prefer my romances more explicit and this novella delivers that in spades. Ultimately it was Jett that wanted more out of their relationship and I liked how it was the man who wanted to take things to the next level. I will say I didn't love the scene where they initially had that conversation as it was a bit coercive due to Jett's methods. Aside from that I did like the pair's relationship and thought they fit together well. Also I loved them finding Buddy, the abandoned pup, who they took in and cared for.
Overall Ready, Set, Jett was an enjoyable read and it sets up the story in the first full-length book in the series, When You Dare, well although it doesn't have the suspense elements the rest of the series have.
Ready, Set, Jett was a fun, sexy read that serves as a prequel to the Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor series.
When Jett Sutter is around his neighbor Natalie Alexander, their chemistry practically sets the room on fire. Despite an agreement to keep things between them light and commitment free, Jett finds himself wanting more. After Natalie books a solo week-long remote vacation, Jett gets himself invited and plans to use that time to convince Natalie that their no-strings affair could be so much more.
Jett and Natalie's relationship was initially purely physical and an incredibly hot one at that. The steamy scenes were very well done and there were quite a few of them throughout the novella. I prefer my romances more explicit and this novella delivers that in spades. Ultimately it was Jett that wanted more out of their relationship and I liked how it was the man who wanted to take things to the next level. I will say I didn't love the scene where they initially had that conversation as it was a bit coercive due to Jett's methods. Aside from that I did like the pair's relationship and thought they fit together well. Also I loved them finding Buddy, the abandoned pup, who they took in and cared for.
Overall Ready, Set, Jett was an enjoyable read and it sets up the story in the first full-length book in the series, When You Dare, well although it doesn't have the suspense elements the rest of the series have.
September 19, 2019
Ended too abruptly
This must be a part of a series? Ended very abruptly without anything tied up.
Characters are pretty well developed but somewhat stereotypical. Steamy sex scenes so this is not one for teens.
This must be a part of a series? Ended very abruptly without anything tied up.
Characters are pretty well developed but somewhat stereotypical. Steamy sex scenes so this is not one for teens.
July 27, 2020
Jett and his next-door neighbor Natalie have been having a hot fling for a few weeks, but Jett is ready for more. And yet, everytime he tries to get more from Natalie, she avoids it. He finally ties her to his bed and forces the talk (literally) while seducing her. Although Natalie is reluctant, she finally agrees to taking it to the next step...maybe dating or getting to know each other out of the bedroom. But Jett invites himself on Natalie's spring break vacation, which Natalie doesn't necessarily mind because she gets Jett's bedroom skills all week, but she's afraid that it'll open her up to more intimacy and more risk of heartbreak.
Hmm. Not my favorite. Jett is entirely too pushy about getting what HE wants and not respecting what Natalie wants. Apparently Jett knows better what is best for Natalie. So since Natalie won't participate in the conversation willingly, he seduces her into allowing handcuffs to the bed and then while he's making love to her he insists on the conversation, using sex and her own arousal to get the answers he wants. And when she figures out what he's doing and tells him to get off/out of her...he doesn't. I did not like that particular scene because it made me uncomfortable about how willing he was to respect her boundaries. Then the way he invites himself on to her spring break was just entirely too presumptuous...like he was trying to force their relationship to the next level instead of letting Natalie get their gradually. Granted, this is a novella and he didn't have forever to get to where he wanted, but he was like a bulldozer just going right through her concerns. He even subjected her to the attention of his sisters when she was clearly uncomfortable about meeting his family and how it was likely to be interpreted by them. He was completely insensitive to those concerns and afterwards he admits to himself that he's not sure he likes that his sisters are now thinking that they're probably going to get married, because even he isn't sure he wants to go that far. So...he basically admits that he pushed Natalie completely out of her relationship comfort zone and he isn't even sure he's in it for the long haul. That didn't help me with liking him very much...
As it was, I did mostly like Natalie and especially liked the presence of the lost little dog that they found. Also, this was a quick and easy read and wasn't hard to get through once we get past Jett's serious transgressions in the beginning. Once they actually head off for their vacation, he gets a bit more likeable (probably because he's already gotten what he wanted).
Hmm. Not my favorite. Jett is entirely too pushy about getting what HE wants and not respecting what Natalie wants. Apparently Jett knows better what is best for Natalie. So since Natalie won't participate in the conversation willingly, he seduces her into allowing handcuffs to the bed and then while he's making love to her he insists on the conversation, using sex and her own arousal to get the answers he wants. And when she figures out what he's doing and tells him to get off/out of her...he doesn't. I did not like that particular scene because it made me uncomfortable about how willing he was to respect her boundaries. Then the way he invites himself on to her spring break was just entirely too presumptuous...like he was trying to force their relationship to the next level instead of letting Natalie get their gradually. Granted, this is a novella and he didn't have forever to get to where he wanted, but he was like a bulldozer just going right through her concerns. He even subjected her to the attention of his sisters when she was clearly uncomfortable about meeting his family and how it was likely to be interpreted by them. He was completely insensitive to those concerns and afterwards he admits to himself that he's not sure he likes that his sisters are now thinking that they're probably going to get married, because even he isn't sure he wants to go that far. So...he basically admits that he pushed Natalie completely out of her relationship comfort zone and he isn't even sure he's in it for the long haul. That didn't help me with liking him very much...
As it was, I did mostly like Natalie and especially liked the presence of the lost little dog that they found. Also, this was a quick and easy read and wasn't hard to get through once we get past Jett's serious transgressions in the beginning. Once they actually head off for their vacation, he gets a bit more likeable (probably because he's already gotten what he wanted).
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September 19, 2021
Fun intro to a new-to-me series. I can't wait to read the rest!
This is shorter than most full-length stories by Lori Foster, but it is over 120 pages so not really a novella or short story to me. This story introduced us to some of the characters in the first official story in the series Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor. Natalie and Jett are neighbors and indulging in a casual sexy affair. But Jett finds himself wanting more from her. So he makes plans to insert himself into her vacation. Things, however, so not go as he planned, but they do go better than he hoped! I won't say more than this! Read it to find out what I mean.
The pace is fast and the tone is uncertain yet hopeful with a character oriented storyline that has some steamy scenes and some surprises! The characters are vibrant and engaging, and Buddy is a super-cute addition. There isn't any action except with Mother Nature, but this story really worked for me. The character development is great. Enjoy!
This is shorter than most full-length stories by Lori Foster, but it is over 120 pages so not really a novella or short story to me. This story introduced us to some of the characters in the first official story in the series Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor. Natalie and Jett are neighbors and indulging in a casual sexy affair. But Jett finds himself wanting more from her. So he makes plans to insert himself into her vacation. Things, however, so not go as he planned, but they do go better than he hoped! I won't say more than this! Read it to find out what I mean.
The pace is fast and the tone is uncertain yet hopeful with a character oriented storyline that has some steamy scenes and some surprises! The characters are vibrant and engaging, and Buddy is a super-cute addition. There isn't any action except with Mother Nature, but this story really worked for me. The character development is great. Enjoy!
August 13, 2019
Jett P.I.
I have been a follower of Lori Foster books for many years. She has yet to disappoint! Jett has a thing going on sexually with his neighbor , school teacher, Natalie. He uses his P.I.skills to try to figure out why she is sexually a free spirit in bed , but can’t get her to be free talking about her life. Chemistry for both is combustible but he wants more of her . Follow this shorter read to learn what happens when he gets her to let him go on her drive trip for a one week vacation. Adult read.
I have been a follower of Lori Foster books for many years. She has yet to disappoint! Jett has a thing going on sexually with his neighbor , school teacher, Natalie. He uses his P.I.skills to try to figure out why she is sexually a free spirit in bed , but can’t get her to be free talking about her life. Chemistry for both is combustible but he wants more of her . Follow this shorter read to learn what happens when he gets her to let him go on her drive trip for a one week vacation. Adult read.
April 22, 2020
It was a little short but over all it was ok. I don't quite get the title compared 2 the book itself. And it was surprising that he finally got her 2 open up more about herself and her family. I do have sum unanswered questions like about her parents, etc. It seems like it's just a overview of what can happen in the future... I wish it was a little longer and in a little bit more details
April 4, 2025
Ready, Set, Jett
Rate: 5/5⭐️
Spice: 2/5🌶️
Jett & his neighbor Natalie have a thing going on, he doesn't like the distance Natalie keeps between them and has to think of a plan to make this more than a fling. Such a cute, easy and fun read. A man trying to win over a girl what more could you want lol
Rate: 5/5⭐️
Spice: 2/5🌶️
Jett & his neighbor Natalie have a thing going on, he doesn't like the distance Natalie keeps between them and has to think of a plan to make this more than a fling. Such a cute, easy and fun read. A man trying to win over a girl what more could you want lol
May 12, 2017
Great intro to the series.
April 30, 2020
This wasn't the worst alpha male romance novel that I've read but it wasn't any good either.
Seriously, just pass on it. Find something better.
Seriously, just pass on it. Find something better.
August 27, 2020
A quick and easy romance.
September 28, 2020
For a novella this was good and sooooo sweet. Jett was like a dreamy guy
Love love love
Love love love
March 27, 2021
Sweet read, but I could've done with more... it all felt like we should already know them... and then it just ended.
October 28, 2022
3.5. I really enjoyed. However, it was too short and not enough depth. I wish it had been a full length instead of just a prequel.
December 18, 2018
Good read
Jett and Natalie make an awesome couple. The way that Buddy is added to the mix is sweet. The hint of intrigue and seeing the differences between the families they each have really is very touching. Jett showing Natalie the way a real family should behave brings humor to the story even as it makes you feel for Natalie and Molly for what they missed growing up. I am impatient to get to Molly's story. I would recommend this book to any adult reader that enjoys sexy romances.
Jett and Natalie make an awesome couple. The way that Buddy is added to the mix is sweet. The hint of intrigue and seeing the differences between the families they each have really is very touching. Jett showing Natalie the way a real family should behave brings humor to the story even as it makes you feel for Natalie and Molly for what they missed growing up. I am impatient to get to Molly's story. I would recommend this book to any adult reader that enjoys sexy romances.
October 17, 2016
Trying to read out of my genre here, and wasn't really impressed. I thought it would be steamier, but only the beginning was really interesting. It's too heteronormative for me to really like it. I think I'll look to alternative romances for my next choice.
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March 15, 2016This is the first of the series, but not needed to enjoy the series. I read the series first and really enjoyed those.
June 9, 2017
In Ready, Set, Jett, Foster delivers a sexy romp that's perfect for a quick afternoon read!
August 11, 2016
Good start, ready got the next book :)
April 22, 2017
I like Jett a lot, but Natalie...not my favorite. It could have been better and different.
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