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Bullet #6
Locked and Loaded
Is it too much to believe that someone keeps returning to your life because it’s meant to be?
Zane Carson is an idealistic young man with one big skeleton in his closet when he first meets Jennifer Manders in college. They date only to break up soon after. The sexual attraction is like an electromagnet but they fight like alley cats. The relationship just isn’t worth it.
Zane’s band Fully Automatic breaks big about the same time Jennifer finishes college. One summer afternoon, they meet for coffee and sparks fly once more. It’s off again, on again, but they just can’t make it work and break it off for good, deciding it’s not worth the effort.
But Zane is drawn to her and, during a break in the music action, he tracks her down again, willing to change himself for her and needing to give her one last try. The attraction is as strong as ever, but now Jennifer is hiding something from Zane—something big, something that threatens to extinguish the spark for good. When Zane discovers her secret, will he be able to forgive her or will that be the end?
Zane Carson is an idealistic young man with one big skeleton in his closet when he first meets Jennifer Manders in college. They date only to break up soon after. The sexual attraction is like an electromagnet but they fight like alley cats. The relationship just isn’t worth it.
Zane’s band Fully Automatic breaks big about the same time Jennifer finishes college. One summer afternoon, they meet for coffee and sparks fly once more. It’s off again, on again, but they just can’t make it work and break it off for good, deciding it’s not worth the effort.
But Zane is drawn to her and, during a break in the music action, he tracks her down again, willing to change himself for her and needing to give her one last try. The attraction is as strong as ever, but now Jennifer is hiding something from Zane—something big, something that threatens to extinguish the spark for good. When Zane discovers her secret, will he be able to forgive her or will that be the end?
259 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2016
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Jade C. Jamison
113 books1,804 followersJade C. Jamison writes steamy contemporary romance that’s full of heat, heartbreak, and hard rock. Known for emotionally raw rockstar romances, sizzling billionaire stories, and unforgettable second chances, Jade delivers passionate stories with fierce heroines and brooding heroes.
When she's not writing, she's jamming to metal, sipping strong coffee, or spoiling her pets and family. Whether set in small-town Colorado or on tour with a band, her books take readers on an intense, romantic ride—one story at a time.
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June 7, 2017
Nice ending for this series. I love Jen and Zane together and Im so glad they made it work, especially for Zoe's sake. It was really nice to see the crew all together in the end. I could feel the love.
January 7, 2016
AND she's back! Who might you ask? Well of course I am talking about the hard rocking Queen herself...Jade Jamison and her fascinating, complex Fully Automatic cast of characters and in particular Zane, the quietly messed up bass player who lives his life on the edge and crosses the line one too many times before he falls from the cliff.
Zane and Jennifer had an almost (dare I say?) sweet relationship at one time when they met in college and began their on and off again romance that became more hostile bantering than loving words...as Zane was hiding his real addictions for so long it became almost confusing for Jennifer who had to decide if the fighting was worth it...and they both ended up walking away from each other for good. Fast forward to a couple years later and Zane has hit "rock bottom" (much like Ethan in that same titled book)...drinking, drugging and having multiple sex partners on any given night with all the groupies at his disposal and not giving a thought to what it meant for his health and future life. No amount of skanky eager women could wipe away the memories and love he felt for Jennifer though and this realization jump starts what would be his many attempts at getting clean and sober. A phone call, a face-to-face meeting and the wild partying, highly addictive world Zane has known is about to crumble as he realizes what he needs in his life and how much he wants a second chance.
I love second chance novels (especially when they involve a hot and naughty rocker) and this one had just the right amount of steamy, raunchy sex and poignant, gut-wrenching desperation to get "clean" with a whole ton of life lessons for anyone who has ever stumbled on their road to sobriety. Recognizing your problems, getting help with your addictions and triggers and having the motivation and support to do it is the biggest part of this book and although it was very reminiscent of Ethan's struggles in Rock Bottom, I found Zane to be a more likeable guy and easier to relate with his story.
A lot of twists and a few surprises (some more expected than others) make this sixth book in the Bullet series a wonderful comeback for Jamison...after all the zombies, girl rockers and girl reporters of her other projects, I was very happy she went back to the series I first fell in love with and did an amazing job. Highly recommend if you have read and loved all the boys in Fully Automatic.
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
***** 5 ***** "put down the loaded gun and take back your life" stars
Zane and Jennifer had an almost (dare I say?) sweet relationship at one time when they met in college and began their on and off again romance that became more hostile bantering than loving words...as Zane was hiding his real addictions for so long it became almost confusing for Jennifer who had to decide if the fighting was worth it...and they both ended up walking away from each other for good. Fast forward to a couple years later and Zane has hit "rock bottom" (much like Ethan in that same titled book)...drinking, drugging and having multiple sex partners on any given night with all the groupies at his disposal and not giving a thought to what it meant for his health and future life. No amount of skanky eager women could wipe away the memories and love he felt for Jennifer though and this realization jump starts what would be his many attempts at getting clean and sober. A phone call, a face-to-face meeting and the wild partying, highly addictive world Zane has known is about to crumble as he realizes what he needs in his life and how much he wants a second chance.
I love second chance novels (especially when they involve a hot and naughty rocker) and this one had just the right amount of steamy, raunchy sex and poignant, gut-wrenching desperation to get "clean" with a whole ton of life lessons for anyone who has ever stumbled on their road to sobriety. Recognizing your problems, getting help with your addictions and triggers and having the motivation and support to do it is the biggest part of this book and although it was very reminiscent of Ethan's struggles in Rock Bottom, I found Zane to be a more likeable guy and easier to relate with his story.
A lot of twists and a few surprises (some more expected than others) make this sixth book in the Bullet series a wonderful comeback for Jamison...after all the zombies, girl rockers and girl reporters of her other projects, I was very happy she went back to the series I first fell in love with and did an amazing job. Highly recommend if you have read and loved all the boys in Fully Automatic.
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
***** 5 ***** "put down the loaded gun and take back your life" stars
February 5, 2016
***** 5 Cranky Stars *****
Jade C. Jamison is back and she’s bringing the guys from Fully Automatic back.
Jennifer and Zane have a love hate relationship. They love to hate and hate to love one another.
When the past collides with the present sparks fly. Actually, explosions are set off.
Zane is the epitome of a rocker. He's cocky, arrogant, a bit smug, and all around douchebag.
He hasn't treated Jennifer very well. Their past is littered with love, loss, heartache, and trying to find their way back to one another.
Jennifer is tough, funny, and smart. Her relationship with Zane is complicated. They met when they were young and it didn't end well.
Their reconnection is a second chance and although it's complicated, you'll find yourself wishing for them to get their happy ever after.
Jade C. Jamison is back and she’s bringing the guys from Fully Automatic back.
Jennifer and Zane have a love hate relationship. They love to hate and hate to love one another.
When the past collides with the present sparks fly. Actually, explosions are set off.
Zane is the epitome of a rocker. He's cocky, arrogant, a bit smug, and all around douchebag.
He hasn't treated Jennifer very well. Their past is littered with love, loss, heartache, and trying to find their way back to one another.
Jennifer is tough, funny, and smart. Her relationship with Zane is complicated. They met when they were young and it didn't end well.
Their reconnection is a second chance and although it's complicated, you'll find yourself wishing for them to get their happy ever after.
March 8, 2016
Locked and Loaded is the final book in the Bullet series, and remains one of my favourite rock star series of all time. As much as I loved the bass player in the other books, I had no idea of his struggle to drug and sex addiction and watching him grow and realise the error of his ways was brave, albeit a little drawn out. Zane and Jenny's love journey is not an easy one, it is mixed with mistrust, tension and too many second chances. Out of all the books in this rockstar series I found this one the hardest to connect with, and I think that is purely because Zane wasn't who I thought he was. He seemed a real sweetie in Bullet so I was a little blindsided by his inability to give a shit about anyone or anything except his own gratification.
One scene in particular really grated on me but that's a personal preference thing and shouldn't detach anyone from wanting to read this final installment.
At the centre of Locked and Loaded is a man whom is lost but who deep down cannot let go of his first true love, and a young woman stuck between loving a man whom has proved time and time again that he is no good for her, whilst keeping a life changing secret that could be the making or breaking of the precarious love they still share.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read of personal growth and acceptance, and it was so great to connect to all my favourite characters again. Just, for me personally, it was my least favourite in what has been an epic series into the world of sex, drugs, love and the profound struggles of living the life of rock stardom.
3.5 Crowns
One scene in particular really grated on me but that's a personal preference thing and shouldn't detach anyone from wanting to read this final installment.
At the centre of Locked and Loaded is a man whom is lost but who deep down cannot let go of his first true love, and a young woman stuck between loving a man whom has proved time and time again that he is no good for her, whilst keeping a life changing secret that could be the making or breaking of the precarious love they still share.
Overall, this was an enjoyable read of personal growth and acceptance, and it was so great to connect to all my favourite characters again. Just, for me personally, it was my least favourite in what has been an epic series into the world of sex, drugs, love and the profound struggles of living the life of rock stardom.
3.5 Crowns
February 5, 2016
DNF at 29%. This is another book that made me question my "I don't give one star reviews rule. I really wish I had read the same book as all these 4 and 5 star reviewers. I was really hoping that this book would be the big comeback for the finale of the series, especially after the train wreck that was Nick and Sinna's book, but I just couldn't do it. When he was standing in his closet trying to figure out what to wear for his date with Jennifer "his one true love"" and then his random hookup walked into the closet and they got down to business, I gave up. I mean really? How can you claim to love one woman and admit that you know you're messed up and need to get help, and then repeatedly refuse the help and go back to your old ways knowing you're hurting her? NO, just NO. NO NO NO!!! Zane wasn't even all that likeable! He came off as a cocky douchebag. Maybe if he had been at least a little likeable, I could have gone a bit further to see if he redeems himself, but no. I'm done. I don't know what happened to this series - the first several books were so good! These last 2 books were not even close to being up to par with those.
January 22, 2016
I wish this band was real.
The final book in the Bullet series was out of this world. Zane Carson's story was amazing. We met him in Bullet when he and Ethan were in college. His world was really screwed up. He truly lived the words Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll. But he took it to an extreme....The thing that was constant was Jennifer Yep, another one we met in Bullet. But what Zane doesn't know is that Jennifer isn't the same woman he knew.
As sad as I am that this is the last book in the series. Jade didn't disappoint in the story. Zane saw a light at the end of his messed up tunnel and was able to keep it lit
The final book in the Bullet series was out of this world. Zane Carson's story was amazing. We met him in Bullet when he and Ethan were in college. His world was really screwed up. He truly lived the words Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll. But he took it to an extreme....The thing that was constant was Jennifer Yep, another one we met in Bullet. But what Zane doesn't know is that Jennifer isn't the same woman he knew.
As sad as I am that this is the last book in the series. Jade didn't disappoint in the story. Zane saw a light at the end of his messed up tunnel and was able to keep it lit
January 1, 2017
Really Jade... ?? What happened...?? By far NOT one of your best books..
Too much repeated bullshit head talking for me.. Get over it already and move on with the story.. !!
Love my Bullet/Fully Automatic Boys and their family... I'll miss them.. !
Love ya girl..
Too much repeated bullshit head talking for me.. Get over it already and move on with the story.. !!
Love my Bullet/Fully Automatic Boys and their family... I'll miss them.. !
Love ya girl..
February 2, 2016
What a perfect way to end a book series! I love Zane. I'm sad this series is over, but excited for what's to come!
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January 20, 2016ARC received from author for an honest review
Jade C Jamison is back with her hard rockin' boys from Fully Automatic.
Now Jet/Clay is my man from this series, but I've got to say, Zane could give the mana run for his money.
If you love someone set them free. If they return, it was meant to be. Right?
But what if they keep returning, and each and every time it is as messed up as the last/
That is Jennifer and Zane's history. Rinse. Lather. Repeat.
What started out as a somewhat sweet romance years ago has turned toxic over the years, with Zane unable to be the man the Jennifer wants - no, deserves. Gah, I wanted to nut punch him at times for the things he was doing. He really was the old sex and drugs and rock and roll cliche personified.
Things have changed up a lot since the last time they were together, and there is so much more to consider than there has ever been before.
Locked and Loaded is at times poignant, gut wrenching, heart breaking. But there was always that little ray of hope. Hope that they can make it this time. Hope that Zane has finally got that reason to get and stay clean and sober. That Jennifer really can be enough this time.
That sometimes love really is enough to keep fighting for.
But you will have to read for youreself to find out if they get their HEA
Thank you Ms Jamison for another wonderful addition to the Bullet series.
Jade C Jamison is back with her hard rockin' boys from Fully Automatic.
Now Jet/Clay is my man from this series, but I've got to say, Zane could give the mana run for his money.
If you love someone set them free. If they return, it was meant to be. Right?
But what if they keep returning, and each and every time it is as messed up as the last/
That is Jennifer and Zane's history. Rinse. Lather. Repeat.
What started out as a somewhat sweet romance years ago has turned toxic over the years, with Zane unable to be the man the Jennifer wants - no, deserves. Gah, I wanted to nut punch him at times for the things he was doing. He really was the old sex and drugs and rock and roll cliche personified.
Things have changed up a lot since the last time they were together, and there is so much more to consider than there has ever been before.
Locked and Loaded is at times poignant, gut wrenching, heart breaking. But there was always that little ray of hope. Hope that they can make it this time. Hope that Zane has finally got that reason to get and stay clean and sober. That Jennifer really can be enough this time.
That sometimes love really is enough to keep fighting for.
But you will have to read for youreself to find out if they get their HEA
Thank you Ms Jamison for another wonderful addition to the Bullet series.
January 9, 2016
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Locked and Loaded by Jade Jamison
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Zane, Zane, Zane…..So it’s not a secret that Daddy Brad is MY Fully Automatic Baby Daddy. I loved him from the first scene of Bullet. But I gotta admit that Zane was kinda on my radar as well. He and Jen seemed to have a fun relationship and he seemed like a good guy. Yeah he was a sex, drugs and rock-n-roll guy but they all were. As the books have gone on, we have seen him but he was always so quiet and shy. I THOUGHT I knew him but damn was I wrong!!
Zane is a mess. He is an addict. He says Ethan’s shenanigans with his drug issues kept his shady dealings off the radar of the bands. I didn’t believe it until……man, he destroyed my heart of what I THOUGHT I knew. Yes he is a great guy. Yes he is a sweet guy but he is a man with demons and they have a very strong hold on him. The only person that he feels can bring him light is Jen. This time everything is different for the couple.
Jen has loved Zane forever. He was the one for her. He was her first everything. But how many times can you let your heart be trampled on and destroyed by the one who is supposed to be your “one”? How many times can you let that addiction of his destroy you? Well this time Jen is playing her cards close to her heart but she has too. She has a lot to lose if Zane destroys her.
Zane and Jen come to a crossroads. She gives him the ultimatum of a life time. Thankfully she does and thankfully he realizes he needs to get and stay clean. I loved this book because we see Zane taking control. We see Jen standing up for herself and taking back her life. She loves Zane but sometimes love isn’t always enough as we saw through Ethan and Val.
I loved seeing the couple figure out what they need and fixing what has been broken all these years. I loved Zane realizing that Jen is IT for him. We do still see Jen struggle to open up about a big part of her to Zane and when he figures it out, my heart was worried because they have fought long and had to get where they are.
When I finished this book my heart was so sad. Sad not at the book but sad that this was it. This was the end of the line for the Bullet guys. This was the end of a series that I have grown to love and looked forward to reading for years……I loved that we see all the guys a few times and the epilogue made my Bullet heart happy. We see the band who had been thought so much happy and together celebrating.
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Locked and Loaded by Jade Jamison
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
Zane, Zane, Zane…..So it’s not a secret that Daddy Brad is MY Fully Automatic Baby Daddy. I loved him from the first scene of Bullet. But I gotta admit that Zane was kinda on my radar as well. He and Jen seemed to have a fun relationship and he seemed like a good guy. Yeah he was a sex, drugs and rock-n-roll guy but they all were. As the books have gone on, we have seen him but he was always so quiet and shy. I THOUGHT I knew him but damn was I wrong!!
Zane is a mess. He is an addict. He says Ethan’s shenanigans with his drug issues kept his shady dealings off the radar of the bands. I didn’t believe it until……man, he destroyed my heart of what I THOUGHT I knew. Yes he is a great guy. Yes he is a sweet guy but he is a man with demons and they have a very strong hold on him. The only person that he feels can bring him light is Jen. This time everything is different for the couple.
Jen has loved Zane forever. He was the one for her. He was her first everything. But how many times can you let your heart be trampled on and destroyed by the one who is supposed to be your “one”? How many times can you let that addiction of his destroy you? Well this time Jen is playing her cards close to her heart but she has too. She has a lot to lose if Zane destroys her.
Zane and Jen come to a crossroads. She gives him the ultimatum of a life time. Thankfully she does and thankfully he realizes he needs to get and stay clean. I loved this book because we see Zane taking control. We see Jen standing up for herself and taking back her life. She loves Zane but sometimes love isn’t always enough as we saw through Ethan and Val.
I loved seeing the couple figure out what they need and fixing what has been broken all these years. I loved Zane realizing that Jen is IT for him. We do still see Jen struggle to open up about a big part of her to Zane and when he figures it out, my heart was worried because they have fought long and had to get where they are.
When I finished this book my heart was so sad. Sad not at the book but sad that this was it. This was the end of the line for the Bullet guys. This was the end of a series that I have grown to love and looked forward to reading for years……I loved that we see all the guys a few times and the epilogue made my Bullet heart happy. We see the band who had been thought so much happy and together celebrating.
March 8, 2016
Jade C Jamison's Bullet series is a rocker fave of mine!! He characters are multidimensional, and you never quite know what to expect. One thing for sure is that the writing will be fantastic and definitely HOT!! They are rockers... of course it's HOT!!
In Locked and Loaded, Bullet #6 you will get bass players Zane Carson's story. Now I loved him in the other books... he was witty and wild. Never did I expect to read such a deep story about him. He is a broken spirit with many demons. The only way to calm them is with sex, drugs, and rock and roll. He has lived the epitome of rocker life... but he loves a girl. And he wants what his bandmates are all getting.... the true love of an amazing woman and a peaceful life. But when the demons won't stay at bay, it leaves you with little hope.
Jennifer Manders has known Zane for many years. They have been on again and off again since college, way before the fame and fortune. Their passion is off the charts, but so is the fighting. Jennifer has some demons of her own, and they are both broken and hiding some pretty big skeletons in their closets. One thing that does not waiver is their love for each other. With Jennifer being broken by Zane a few times now, how can she trust him to finally own and care for her heart and soul, and how can she even trust him with her secret?
This story did not go rocker crazy, it was very in depth to dealing with their demons, especially Zane's. Was not my fave of the series, but it was definitely surprising in the direction that it went. It was fantastic to have the gang all together, and seeing them be prosperous, in love both with their significant others, their children, but especially the family they had created in their friendship with the unity of the band.
In Locked and Loaded, Bullet #6 you will get bass players Zane Carson's story. Now I loved him in the other books... he was witty and wild. Never did I expect to read such a deep story about him. He is a broken spirit with many demons. The only way to calm them is with sex, drugs, and rock and roll. He has lived the epitome of rocker life... but he loves a girl. And he wants what his bandmates are all getting.... the true love of an amazing woman and a peaceful life. But when the demons won't stay at bay, it leaves you with little hope.
Jennifer Manders has known Zane for many years. They have been on again and off again since college, way before the fame and fortune. Their passion is off the charts, but so is the fighting. Jennifer has some demons of her own, and they are both broken and hiding some pretty big skeletons in their closets. One thing that does not waiver is their love for each other. With Jennifer being broken by Zane a few times now, how can she trust him to finally own and care for her heart and soul, and how can she even trust him with her secret?
This story did not go rocker crazy, it was very in depth to dealing with their demons, especially Zane's. Was not my fave of the series, but it was definitely surprising in the direction that it went. It was fantastic to have the gang all together, and seeing them be prosperous, in love both with their significant others, their children, but especially the family they had created in their friendship with the unity of the band.
January 10, 2020
You can feel the pain in this story right from the start. Yet another rock star living his dream life but with one thing missing: Jennifer Manders. Jennifer is the girl Zane met and fell in love with in College. Jennifer is the girl Zane’s heart is bound to. Jennifer is the girl he wants to spend the rest of his life with. Jennifer is the girl he can’t resist cheating on. This is an love story tarnished by an unexpected addiction.
A typical rock star, Zane spends his days high and with that comes sex, lots of sex. With their on again, off again relationship lost for almost 2 years, Zane finds himself wanting to reconnect with Jennifer but is it too late? Can they ever truly be happy together, especially when Zane finds out that Jennifer has been keeping a secret from him?
After deciding to contact Jennifer again they meet and immediately realise that they are destined to be together but their constant fighting means that they simply can’t live with one another. Zane is desperate to make a future with Jennifer though and decides that this time he will do everything necessary to beat his addiction. Little does Zane know that his life is about to change forever when he finds out just what secret Jennifer has been keeping from him.
I’m afraid I found it difficult to fully connect with this story and I wasn’t able to embrace the emotion or connect with the characters as much as I would have liked. Yes, they were special and loveable but I needed something more. I felt that the story could have benefitted from more length and more depth. It almost had a novella feel to it as it raced through the storyline without pulling me in. That said, it is yet another amazing story from Jade C Jamison in the series that she is famed for.
As expected, some old favourites make an appearance to delight fans of Fully Automatic.
A typical rock star, Zane spends his days high and with that comes sex, lots of sex. With their on again, off again relationship lost for almost 2 years, Zane finds himself wanting to reconnect with Jennifer but is it too late? Can they ever truly be happy together, especially when Zane finds out that Jennifer has been keeping a secret from him?
After deciding to contact Jennifer again they meet and immediately realise that they are destined to be together but their constant fighting means that they simply can’t live with one another. Zane is desperate to make a future with Jennifer though and decides that this time he will do everything necessary to beat his addiction. Little does Zane know that his life is about to change forever when he finds out just what secret Jennifer has been keeping from him.
I’m afraid I found it difficult to fully connect with this story and I wasn’t able to embrace the emotion or connect with the characters as much as I would have liked. Yes, they were special and loveable but I needed something more. I felt that the story could have benefitted from more length and more depth. It almost had a novella feel to it as it raced through the storyline without pulling me in. That said, it is yet another amazing story from Jade C Jamison in the series that she is famed for.
As expected, some old favourites make an appearance to delight fans of Fully Automatic.
October 13, 2018
LOCKED AND LOADED is the sixth in the Bullet series and they do need to be read in order.
Once again, Jade C. Jamison has proven her rightful claim to the title as the Queen of Rock Romance. Sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll have their dark side and there are no cookies here! There is heartache and demons. Still, there can be redemption, if you truly seek it. It’s not easy, but it is worth it.
Zane knows where his heart is, but Jenn has given him the second, third, and fourth chance. How many times can a heart be torn out and still beat?
I loved this story of slowly rebuilding trust and fated love.
I’m so sad to see the end of this era of Bullet. On the other hand, I can’t wait to see where we will be taken next!
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: LOCKED & LOADED
Series: Bullet #6
Category /Genre: Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Jade C. Jamison (as an ARC gifted copy)
Once again, Jade C. Jamison has proven her rightful claim to the title as the Queen of Rock Romance. Sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll have their dark side and there are no cookies here! There is heartache and demons. Still, there can be redemption, if you truly seek it. It’s not easy, but it is worth it.
Zane knows where his heart is, but Jenn has given him the second, third, and fourth chance. How many times can a heart be torn out and still beat?
I loved this story of slowly rebuilding trust and fated love.
I’m so sad to see the end of this era of Bullet. On the other hand, I can’t wait to see where we will be taken next!
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: LOCKED & LOADED
Series: Bullet #6
Category /Genre: Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Jade C. Jamison (as an ARC gifted copy)
December 1, 2022
I slugged through this feeling like I was reading a story about teenagers written by a teenager. Instead its two supposed adults in their twenties. One who can't keep his dick in his pants and the other a pathetic chick who can't resist going back to his lying, cheating ass no matter how many times she catches him.
Jen is such a weak doormat I was almost at the point I didn't care she was stuck with this loser for life. And Zane - I know 12 year olds who are smarter and more mature. He literally leaves a groupie in his house he just screwed to pick Jen up and screw her too. We are supposed to want these two together????? The only thing I want for her is an STI test stat and some pride.
Oh and the last wonderful part is he's a sex addict. She's so proud he didn't fuck a fellow sex addict at one of his meetings. I so believe in their HEA now!
I almost gave it two stars but its more like a 1.6
Jen is such a weak doormat I was almost at the point I didn't care she was stuck with this loser for life. And Zane - I know 12 year olds who are smarter and more mature. He literally leaves a groupie in his house he just screwed to pick Jen up and screw her too. We are supposed to want these two together????? The only thing I want for her is an STI test stat and some pride.
Oh and the last wonderful part is he's a sex addict. She's so proud he didn't fuck a fellow sex addict at one of his meetings. I so believe in their HEA now!
I almost gave it two stars but its more like a 1.6
December 27, 2021
Slaying the Demons
Jade C. Jamison has done an excellent job of telling Zane’s story. Zane was introduce in the previous books in the “Bullet” Series, but we never realized all the demons that he faced on a daily basis. Jennifer means the world to him although his addictions pull them apart again and again. After she gives him an ultimatum’ he realizes that if he loses her love he will be on a short path to destruction that he will never be able to over come. Zane’s story is well written with steamy raw emotion. Loved this rock star story and could not put it down till I was finished. Great conclusion for the Fully Automatic Family.
I received a copy of this book from the author in return for voluntarily writing an honest review.
Jade C. Jamison has done an excellent job of telling Zane’s story. Zane was introduce in the previous books in the “Bullet” Series, but we never realized all the demons that he faced on a daily basis. Jennifer means the world to him although his addictions pull them apart again and again. After she gives him an ultimatum’ he realizes that if he loses her love he will be on a short path to destruction that he will never be able to over come. Zane’s story is well written with steamy raw emotion. Loved this rock star story and could not put it down till I was finished. Great conclusion for the Fully Automatic Family.
I received a copy of this book from the author in return for voluntarily writing an honest review.
September 23, 2022
Zane has always been there…..he and Jen meeting and falling in love, their 1st year of college. Then the band took off and time and space pulled them apart. Especially, when Zane fully immersed himself in the sex, drugs and Rock n roll life style of band touring. It was not until this book that he had to face facts or loose it all. The guys of Fully Automatic and all extended family, have become such a part of me. I loved this series.
October 16, 2017
Sad The Series Has Ended
As far as rocker romances go, this was better than most. Some of the subject matter was tired; honestly, after Ethan/Val, the whole thing was unnecessary. I do love their world. The author did a fantastic job painting a believable and immersive setting.
As far as rocker romances go, this was better than most. Some of the subject matter was tired; honestly, after Ethan/Val, the whole thing was unnecessary. I do love their world. The author did a fantastic job painting a believable and immersive setting.
February 1, 2016
4.5 out of 5
Well, I’ll be damned, Jade you knocked this one right out of the park, I have loved the whole series but heck, I had no clue that you were going to unleash the hounds of hell when you brought Zane to the party!
This is a story that in a way is hard to quantify, Zane is not an easy man to pin down but what I can say is that this is a story of his journey from the pain that he was drowning in, towards Jennifer the woman that gave him hope that he just might be more than he could possibly imagine.
Jennifer is Zane’s default love, they have been back and forward between on and off so many times that any normal person would have probably walked away by now but this pair are far from normal, their souls are connected and no matter the pain that their lives seem to be devoured by, they can’t help but be each other’s shock absorber.
It takes the bottom to fall out of his world before he finally understands that Jennifer is his reason for breathing, he needs her more than he needs his next fix, before he needs the next groupie and before he lets her slip away completely, it dawns on him that the everyone has the one thing you cannot possibly live without and for Zane that is Jennifer.
But can she give him the opportunity to prove that he means what he is saying this time, and more to the point just how hard is the journey they are going to have to undertake?
She might know that she loves him more than she should but she also knows that he has a mountain to climb in order to get their journey off the ground.
Life really gives them a lot to handle and I would be remise if I didn’t acknowledge that their future was one that was littered with pain and recriminations. It was so harsh on them both that I didn’t know if they were actually going to make it.
They suffered, really suffered for their future but the story showed just how painful fighting your demons is and that until you find you reason to fight you are kidding yourself, once you have that purpose, you at least have a focal point and the will to fight.
Zane’s rehab, his fall and rise was complete, he had to build himself up from the depths of self-loathing and hate that he had wallowed in for so long but no matter that he wanted to be the man that Jennifer deserved, he truly had to learn to be the man that he needed to be first, to be the Zane that could live clean and sober, the Zane that could be faithful and honest to a woman that adored him but refused to be broken by his pain anymore.
Together they were brilliant, they were the perfect end to a series that has grown with each and every book.
Well, I’ll be damned, Jade you knocked this one right out of the park, I have loved the whole series but heck, I had no clue that you were going to unleash the hounds of hell when you brought Zane to the party!
This is a story that in a way is hard to quantify, Zane is not an easy man to pin down but what I can say is that this is a story of his journey from the pain that he was drowning in, towards Jennifer the woman that gave him hope that he just might be more than he could possibly imagine.
Jennifer is Zane’s default love, they have been back and forward between on and off so many times that any normal person would have probably walked away by now but this pair are far from normal, their souls are connected and no matter the pain that their lives seem to be devoured by, they can’t help but be each other’s shock absorber.
It takes the bottom to fall out of his world before he finally understands that Jennifer is his reason for breathing, he needs her more than he needs his next fix, before he needs the next groupie and before he lets her slip away completely, it dawns on him that the everyone has the one thing you cannot possibly live without and for Zane that is Jennifer.
But can she give him the opportunity to prove that he means what he is saying this time, and more to the point just how hard is the journey they are going to have to undertake?
She might know that she loves him more than she should but she also knows that he has a mountain to climb in order to get their journey off the ground.
Life really gives them a lot to handle and I would be remise if I didn’t acknowledge that their future was one that was littered with pain and recriminations. It was so harsh on them both that I didn’t know if they were actually going to make it.
They suffered, really suffered for their future but the story showed just how painful fighting your demons is and that until you find you reason to fight you are kidding yourself, once you have that purpose, you at least have a focal point and the will to fight.
Zane’s rehab, his fall and rise was complete, he had to build himself up from the depths of self-loathing and hate that he had wallowed in for so long but no matter that he wanted to be the man that Jennifer deserved, he truly had to learn to be the man that he needed to be first, to be the Zane that could live clean and sober, the Zane that could be faithful and honest to a woman that adored him but refused to be broken by his pain anymore.
Together they were brilliant, they were the perfect end to a series that has grown with each and every book.
February 4, 2016
I absolutely love the Bullet series by Jade C. Jamison. Locked and Loaded is the 6th and final book of this series. This book tells the story of Zane, the bassist for Fully Automatic.
Zane and Jennifer met in college and had an on and off relationship. They had deep feelings for each other but always ended up fighting so they eventually broke things off when Zane quit college to tour with the band. Zane had a rough childhood and is now an addict and his demons have taken over. He sleeps with lots of women and takes whatever drugs he can get ahold of to drown out the pain of his past. He eventually hits rock bottom and put himself into rehab. When he gets out he decides to try get in contact with Jennifer. Will he be able to convince her to give him another shot at a relationship or will she have already moved on with her life?
Jennifer has always loved Zane and she struggled when they broke things off and he quit college to go tour with the band. She moved on with her life and tried dating other guys but none of them were like Zane. She is surprised to hear from Zane after having no contact with him for 2 years. She agrees to go on a date with him and just when she thinks he has changed he ends up screwing things up. He promises her it won’t happen again but Jennifer doesn’t believe him so she gives him an ultimatum-go to rehab and get clean or stay out of her life. Zane struggles with believing that he will ever be able to overcome his demons. He finds a good therapist through his best friend Ethan and after time he learns how to fight the many addictions that he struggles with. Will Jennifer be happy with his progress and let Zane back into her life or will she have a hard time trusting that he is trying to better himself?
I loved the deep connection between Zane and Jennifer. It was fun catching up with the rest of the band members and their families. I do feel like the story was a little rushed and would have liked to see more depth to the storyline. I am very sad that this is the end of the Bullet series as I absolutely love these characters and will always wonder what they are up to.
Zane and Jennifer met in college and had an on and off relationship. They had deep feelings for each other but always ended up fighting so they eventually broke things off when Zane quit college to tour with the band. Zane had a rough childhood and is now an addict and his demons have taken over. He sleeps with lots of women and takes whatever drugs he can get ahold of to drown out the pain of his past. He eventually hits rock bottom and put himself into rehab. When he gets out he decides to try get in contact with Jennifer. Will he be able to convince her to give him another shot at a relationship or will she have already moved on with her life?
Jennifer has always loved Zane and she struggled when they broke things off and he quit college to go tour with the band. She moved on with her life and tried dating other guys but none of them were like Zane. She is surprised to hear from Zane after having no contact with him for 2 years. She agrees to go on a date with him and just when she thinks he has changed he ends up screwing things up. He promises her it won’t happen again but Jennifer doesn’t believe him so she gives him an ultimatum-go to rehab and get clean or stay out of her life. Zane struggles with believing that he will ever be able to overcome his demons. He finds a good therapist through his best friend Ethan and after time he learns how to fight the many addictions that he struggles with. Will Jennifer be happy with his progress and let Zane back into her life or will she have a hard time trusting that he is trying to better himself?
I loved the deep connection between Zane and Jennifer. It was fun catching up with the rest of the band members and their families. I do feel like the story was a little rushed and would have liked to see more depth to the storyline. I am very sad that this is the end of the Bullet series as I absolutely love these characters and will always wonder what they are up to.
January 29, 2016
Zane’s story is an amazing, heart-wrenching journey of addiction and sobriety. We not only feel his pain, desperation, self-loathing, courage, hope, and strength, but those same feelings from those he loves – specifically the love of his life, Jennifer. She is his only light in the darkness, his shining star. They have been on and off again so many times over the years; everything starts out great but eventually they end up non-stop fighting because of his ways and separate. He hits rock bottom and finally understands he needs her and loves her more than the booze, drugs, and sex. She is what and all he lives for. All he wants is one more chance. Jennifer has never and will never love anyone the way she loves Zane, but for them to try one more time he has to be clean. Her heart cannot take another round of the endless cycle from the past. Their journey to recovery is not rainbows and unicorns, it’s gut-wrenching with painful truths to uncover. It’s breaking down to the very core, learning the tools needed to find the strength and power within to rebuild and stand on your feet, fight the demons, fight the triggers, and live for the future…a clean and sober future.
Jade blows me away with every book in the Bullet series! She has managed to make me fall in love with every member of Fully Automatic. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it over and over again, no one writes Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n Roll like Jade C. Jamison. She has been deemed the “Queen of Rock Romance” and deservedly so! I’m heartbroken this is the final book in the series but thankful for the Feverish spinoff that is right around the corner!
Jade blows me away with every book in the Bullet series! She has managed to make me fall in love with every member of Fully Automatic. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it over and over again, no one writes Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n Roll like Jade C. Jamison. She has been deemed the “Queen of Rock Romance” and deservedly so! I’m heartbroken this is the final book in the series but thankful for the Feverish spinoff that is right around the corner!
February 6, 2016
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review.
As I read this I wanted to soak up every piece of it because it’s the last of the Bullet Series and I will l miss these guys yes ever Ethan. They have all gotten their HEA well all but Zane and now could it be his turn. Will he get clean and stay sober for the one he has always loved or will his addictions win again?
Jennifer went through so much with Zane during college then with their on again off again relationship of dealing with their fighting and his infidelity and additions. It has been 2 years since Zane has contacted Jen and she has to make sure he has changed before she lets her walls down again. There is just too much at stake now.
Watching Zane trying to make the changes in his life he needs to prove to Jen he is changing warmed my heart. What he did for Hen at his house was amazing even if he did have a little help from the housekeeper. I enjoyed being able to see Brad , Val, Ethan, and Jenna all doing so well and their families were growing. I sure am going to miss this group thanks for the amazing journey.
Here is one of my favorites:
Maybe he was her soul mate if there was such a thing. Yes, if there was, Zane was it, because she’d felt a connection to him from their first date. They’d somehow clicked.
As I read this I wanted to soak up every piece of it because it’s the last of the Bullet Series and I will l miss these guys yes ever Ethan. They have all gotten their HEA well all but Zane and now could it be his turn. Will he get clean and stay sober for the one he has always loved or will his addictions win again?
Jennifer went through so much with Zane during college then with their on again off again relationship of dealing with their fighting and his infidelity and additions. It has been 2 years since Zane has contacted Jen and she has to make sure he has changed before she lets her walls down again. There is just too much at stake now.
Watching Zane trying to make the changes in his life he needs to prove to Jen he is changing warmed my heart. What he did for Hen at his house was amazing even if he did have a little help from the housekeeper. I enjoyed being able to see Brad , Val, Ethan, and Jenna all doing so well and their families were growing. I sure am going to miss this group thanks for the amazing journey.
Here is one of my favorites:
Maybe he was her soul mate if there was such a thing. Yes, if there was, Zane was it, because she’d felt a connection to him from their first date. They’d somehow clicked.
April 28, 2016
Oh NO, it's the last book in the Bullet series. I have loved this series from the very first book. Although I have to say book #5 & #6 didn't live up to the first books in the series.
Who knew how screwed up each member really was. As for Zane his addictions were keeping him from the woman who had stolen his heart many years ago. Sadly he couldn't stay sober or stop cheating to make it work with Jennifer.
Unbeknownst to Zane, because he was high, the last time he was with Jennifer they didn't use protection and she had his baby.
Jennifer can't trust him to be the dad her child deserves so she keeps baby Zoe a secret.
What really aggravated me was the fact that he fought to get her to go out with him and then he turns around and does drugs and sleeps with some random girl just minutes before leaving to pick her up for the date. What a douche bag!! I so wish she would have found out before she had slept with him instead of after the fact.
The one good thing to come from that is he finally decides to get the help that he needs. Many times of detox that worked but without the therapy he repeatedly fails. He decides to get it one more chance. Will he be able to make it through this time? Is Jennifer and Zoe worth the effort?
Jennifer needed to stop enabling him by falling for everything that he did.
Who knew how screwed up each member really was. As for Zane his addictions were keeping him from the woman who had stolen his heart many years ago. Sadly he couldn't stay sober or stop cheating to make it work with Jennifer.
Unbeknownst to Zane, because he was high, the last time he was with Jennifer they didn't use protection and she had his baby.
Jennifer can't trust him to be the dad her child deserves so she keeps baby Zoe a secret.
What really aggravated me was the fact that he fought to get her to go out with him and then he turns around and does drugs and sleeps with some random girl just minutes before leaving to pick her up for the date. What a douche bag!! I so wish she would have found out before she had slept with him instead of after the fact.
The one good thing to come from that is he finally decides to get the help that he needs. Many times of detox that worked but without the therapy he repeatedly fails. He decides to get it one more chance. Will he be able to make it through this time? Is Jennifer and Zoe worth the effort?
Jennifer needed to stop enabling him by falling for everything that he did.
February 1, 2016
Locked and Loaded was an excellent conclusion to the Bullet series. I loved Zane and Jennifer. I’m a sucker for second chance romance AND rock star romance…this was that and so much more. One thing I really loved about this, is that we first met Zane and Jennifer in Bullet, so we saw their spark in the very beginning, we didn’t have to depend on flashbacks to get a feel for how they met. We also had little glimpses of them here and there in other books in the series. It was pretty fun seeing it all come together. The way Zane handles Jennifer’s secret in this book is done so well. I was pleased to see him grow as a person in so many ways. I also loved catching glimpses of some of the other Bullet characters. That’s one of the things I love about a good series, you get to see some of your favorite characters again and again. This was a great read and I highly recommend it and the entire series to rock star romance readers. I’m not a rock star, but I imagine it to be very realistic. What Jade C. Jamison writes seems like it could actually happen. I love it. I'm going to miss this series, it's definitely one I'll read again and again.
**Received ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
**Received ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
February 18, 2016
I ADORDED reading about Zane. Normally I like a book with more sex because lets face it...im a book slut...but this book was more about Zanes recovery and it was amazing to read about. I liked watching him struggle with things but then also open up so wide to start the healing process. I was a little put off when he was put to the test and Jennifer was so nonchalant about it. I mean, get that she was happy he was growing and learning but I felt that her willingness to overlook what happened (minor stuff but still stuff) made me feel that maybe she needed to be in therapy just as much as he did. If there would have been a bit of anger and a bit of hurt in Jennifer I would have been ok...it just wasn't realistic. I would have loved to have seen them go to counseling together after that and work through it...I would have really liked that instead. Anyway....That one part with Jennifer was the only downfall for me. Otherwise, fucking Zane...love that bastard.
January 26, 2016
Jade C. Jamison is my go to rock chick, and she’s bringing the guys from Fully Automatic back, and I couldn’t be more excited. Clay aka Jet will always have my heart, out of this crazy bunch, but Zane is non-stop, back and forth, set your mind on fire addicting!
Jennifer and Zane have a love to hate you, hate to love you kind of relationship, and it will literally make your head spin, wondering what their next move will be. When your past clashes with your present, and you have no idea how to fix or control it, what do you do?
Zane was pretty much the epitome of a rock and roll douche bag in the past towards Jennifer, but people change and the present could be a whole new ball game for this explosive duo. Their story is definitely one of love, loss and heartache, and trying to find your way back to the one that has always held your heart.
Jennifer and Zane have a love to hate you, hate to love you kind of relationship, and it will literally make your head spin, wondering what their next move will be. When your past clashes with your present, and you have no idea how to fix or control it, what do you do?
Zane was pretty much the epitome of a rock and roll douche bag in the past towards Jennifer, but people change and the present could be a whole new ball game for this explosive duo. Their story is definitely one of love, loss and heartache, and trying to find your way back to the one that has always held your heart.
February 1, 2016
WOW!!! Never imagine Zane to have such a struggle!! What a way to bring him out and make him another great character. Ethan and Zane where they're very similar to find out still had their own issues to get thru. Every character in the Bullet series had such a great story to tell and like i said this one was a shocker! Best part was they all seemed to have a happy ending even though it took some longer than others to get there. Having everyone together at the end brought tears to my eyes. Reading this series made you feel like you were right there and wanted to fight for them just as much as their loved ones! Even though these books are about "sex, drugs and rock and roll, they are all so unique in their own way that I never grow tired of them! What an amazing ending to the best series ever!
Thank you Jade for all your hard work on these books!!
Thank you Jade for all your hard work on these books!!
February 8, 2016
What a way to end a series, absolutely perfect.
I'd forgotten about Zane in away and I didn't realise he had struggled so much. You can feel his pain and hope throughout the book and I'm so glad got his HEA.
Highly recommend series, Jade is one of the best at writing hard rocking romance. She is also one of my go to authors loved all her books I've read so far and there not all rock, she is a very versatile author.
I'd forgotten about Zane in away and I didn't realise he had struggled so much. You can feel his pain and hope throughout the book and I'm so glad got his HEA.
Highly recommend series, Jade is one of the best at writing hard rocking romance. She is also one of my go to authors loved all her books I've read so far and there not all rock, she is a very versatile author.
January 24, 2016
Locked and Loaded is an amazing story!! Zane and Jennifer have great love for each other but their relationship is toxic at times. Zane finally realizes that he needs to make changes in his life in order to be the man Jennifer needs him to be. I love this story and the all the characters. I highly recommend reading this series.
December 8, 2016
Great story that really hooked me from the first chapter. I think this has been my favourite book in the Bullet series. We never really got too much background into Zane previously and that made this story even more enjoyable because we were finding out about him and Jen at the same time. Definitely recommend these books for any readers that enjoy rockstar romance reads.
February 5, 2016
This is the book where all of the guys from Fully Automatic actually grow up. They shake off all of the demons of the past and go into the future - clean and sober and full of possibilities...
Well done, Jade!
Well done, Jade!
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