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Jilted in Sawyer Creek #1
Someone Old
Claire gets jilted at the altar—and a blast from the past in the form of her baseball-playing ex.
”Lacy’s books are just so darn cozy and wholesome, without being cloying.” WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog
“Sweet, faith-filled romance…” Publishers Weekly on SAVING JUSTICE by Susan Crawford.
About Someone Old:
Claire Davidson wanted to be a blushing bride. Instead, her groom splits just before they’re supposed to walk down the altar at her hometown bed & breakfast. Cue her old flame and college sweetheart Jax Morris—the man who walked away when things got serious between them. Seeing her ex-boyfriend is the last thing she needs... until she needs his help to track down her missing groom.
Jax has it all. His dream of being a MLB pitcher kept him alive during a tragic childhood. Now he’s playing baseball for the Major Leagues, expected to be Rookie of the Year, and life is golden. Except for the one that got away. There’s still a Claire-shaped hole in his heart. He’s never forgotten the sweet, small town girl who was his first love.
But Claire’s no runaway bride. She’s not interested in a second chance with him—and he can’t blame her. He wants redemption. He just isn’t sure he deserves it.
Will Claire open her heart to Someone Old?
Jilted in Sawyer Creek: Four couples. One crazy wedding weekend.
”Lacy’s books are just so darn cozy and wholesome, without being cloying.” WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog
“Sweet, faith-filled romance…” Publishers Weekly on SAVING JUSTICE by Susan Crawford.
About Someone Old:
Claire Davidson wanted to be a blushing bride. Instead, her groom splits just before they’re supposed to walk down the altar at her hometown bed & breakfast. Cue her old flame and college sweetheart Jax Morris—the man who walked away when things got serious between them. Seeing her ex-boyfriend is the last thing she needs... until she needs his help to track down her missing groom.
Jax has it all. His dream of being a MLB pitcher kept him alive during a tragic childhood. Now he’s playing baseball for the Major Leagues, expected to be Rookie of the Year, and life is golden. Except for the one that got away. There’s still a Claire-shaped hole in his heart. He’s never forgotten the sweet, small town girl who was his first love.
But Claire’s no runaway bride. She’s not interested in a second chance with him—and he can’t blame her. He wants redemption. He just isn’t sure he deserves it.
Will Claire open her heart to Someone Old?
Jilted in Sawyer Creek: Four couples. One crazy wedding weekend.
120 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2018
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About the author
Lacy Williams
191 books1,278 followersLacy Williams wishes her writing career was more like what you see on Hallmark movies: dreamy brainstorming from a French chateau or a few minutes at the computer in a million-dollar New York City penthouse. In reality, she’s up before the sun, putting words on the page before her kids wake up for the day. Those early-morning and late-night writing sessions add up, and Lacy has published fifty books in almost a decade, first with a big five publisher and then as an indie author. When she needs to refill the well, you can find Lacy birdwatching, gardening, biking with the kiddos, or walking the dog. Find tons of bonus scenes and reader extras by becoming a VIP reader at www.lacywilliams.net/vip .
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September 25, 2018
2.25 stars.
Well developed for a novella, I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I’m glad for the clean content and for the angst that wasn’t dragged out too long. I’m also glad for an H who didn’t seem like a manho. He was also direct about wanting a second chance with the h. I think I’ll read the rest of this series and see if this author is for me. These novellas are just what I need after finishing a long and somewhat sad series.
Well developed for a novella, I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I’m glad for the clean content and for the angst that wasn’t dragged out too long. I’m also glad for an H who didn’t seem like a manho. He was also direct about wanting a second chance with the h. I think I’ll read the rest of this series and see if this author is for me. These novellas are just what I need after finishing a long and somewhat sad series.
February 11, 2021
I borrowed Someone Old: Sawyer Creek from the Kindle Unlimited Lending Program.
Clair is left at the alter about an hour before the wedding is going to start. Jax, her ex-boyfriend and one she still has feelings for shows up in the parking lot of the wedding. Her Dad collapses, her bridegroom is missing, her wedding dress is ruined and Jax stays to help.
Jax is a professional baseball player making it into the big league, has secrets of his own and still has strong feelings for Clair. The ending was perfect for this second chance romance and so romantic.
Clair is left at the alter about an hour before the wedding is going to start. Jax, her ex-boyfriend and one she still has feelings for shows up in the parking lot of the wedding. Her Dad collapses, her bridegroom is missing, her wedding dress is ruined and Jax stays to help.
Jax is a professional baseball player making it into the big league, has secrets of his own and still has strong feelings for Clair. The ending was perfect for this second chance romance and so romantic.
September 16, 2018
Absorbing, angsty, clean romance
I became absorbed in this novella from page 1. I liked it, but it was significantly angstier than Lacey Williams' other contemporary romances such as the Fairy Tale Cowboys series. I kept hoping for more humor and light-heartedness as I read. Still, the writing was high quality, and I deeply cared about the characters, Jax and Claire. They are both compassionate, good-hearted people who have gone through a few terrible things in their pasts. I definitely want to read the next two in the trilogy because we briefly meet the characters in the future books, and I want to know their story.
The novella has a small town setting. It is also somewhat a sports romance because Jax recently become a major league baseball player, although sports are not important to the story. It is a second chance romance that occurs after Claire’s fiancee jilts her on the wedding day. I recommend this novella to anyone who wants an angsty clean romance.
I received a free advanced reading copy from the author, and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
I became absorbed in this novella from page 1. I liked it, but it was significantly angstier than Lacey Williams' other contemporary romances such as the Fairy Tale Cowboys series. I kept hoping for more humor and light-heartedness as I read. Still, the writing was high quality, and I deeply cared about the characters, Jax and Claire. They are both compassionate, good-hearted people who have gone through a few terrible things in their pasts. I definitely want to read the next two in the trilogy because we briefly meet the characters in the future books, and I want to know their story.
The novella has a small town setting. It is also somewhat a sports romance because Jax recently become a major league baseball player, although sports are not important to the story. It is a second chance romance that occurs after Claire’s fiancee jilts her on the wedding day. I recommend this novella to anyone who wants an angsty clean romance.
I received a free advanced reading copy from the author, and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
September 24, 2018
I really enjoyed this sweet novella. Even though it is short, I felt very connected to these two characters as they fell back into each other's lives. I'm looking forward to book two in the series!
April 30, 2020
**4
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella Someone Old: Jilted in Sawyer Creek: Nicholas, Claire and Jax by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Easy flowing,ironic, short but satisfying. This novella features a new group of people from the prior three books but is loosely set in Sawyer Creek and featuring the three Caine siblings and their rocky romances. When her college boyfriend, Dallas Coyote's baseball pitcher, Jax Morris shows up just as her fiance Dr. Nicholas Caines jilts her and hour before their wedding at the Sawyer Creek Bed & Breakfast and her father passes out in the parking lot, pediatric nurse Claire Davidson finds herself struggling with what is truly important and must decide who she really loves. Contains the negative undercurrent of child abuse.
**5
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella Someone New: Jilted in Sawyer Creek: Shelby and Matt by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
This novella expands on the Caine siblings rocky romances and starts at the time of the almost wedding in Sawyer Creek but extends approximately four years with a happy ending. Trying to recover from bad choices and bad press, LA pop star Shelby returns to Texas for her brother Nicholas's wedding but the stress of her judgmental family results in a walk where she meets the frustrated Matt Kincaid who has been the unpaid ranch hand for his mother's Double S Ranch. Contains the negative undertone of parental manipulation.
**6
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella Someone Borrowed: Jilted in Sawyer Creek: Quinn and Wilder by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Short, emotion packed with a fair amount of conflict but ultimately satisfying. Starting with their awkward first meeting at Claire and Nicholas's engagement party six months prior that brought out moving company owner and affirmed playboy Wilder Caine's protective instincts for Austin radio host Quinn, this is an attraction at first sight story where the couple learn to trust each other revealing the loving and vulnerable people they have been hiding behind facades.
Contains the poignant themes of childhood cancer, living with RA flares, and the emotional/financial struggles of a teen trying to provide for his family.
***7
The Bull Rider: Sawyer Creek Homecoming by Lacy Williams
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novel The Bull Rider: Sawyer Creek Homecoming: Tad and Misty by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Short, fast paced and suspenseful with some drama, this is the first of the series featuring the dysfunctional relationship between the three Starr rodeo brothers, the Silver Starr Ranch and their struggling grandmother. Misty Nelson finally finds the peace and friendship in Sawyer Creek she always lacked until returning hometown bull rider Tad Starr threatens her heart and the publicity surrounding him threatens her safety.
**8
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella The Brother: Sawyer Creek Homecoming: Tripp and Calla by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
A short and fast paced novella of jealousy, unrequited love realized, healing and change. Just when rodeo bull riders and rivals Tad and Tripp think they have convinced their grandmother to sell Silver Starr ranch and move, Tripp's high school best friend and crush Calla Adams returns with her baby Ellie stirring up old feelings and causing Tripp to question his priorities.
** 9
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella The Prodigal: Sawyer Creek Homecoming: Luke and Jessica by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Fast paced and easy flowing with some drama. Luke Starr returns to Silver Starr ranch to run the ranch and help his grandmother while his twin brother's go on their honeymoons. Survivors guilt and PTSD challenge his resolve to stay until his brothers return but growing feelings for Special Ed teacher Jessica Sadler challenge his resolve to go.
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella Someone Old: Jilted in Sawyer Creek: Nicholas, Claire and Jax by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Easy flowing,ironic, short but satisfying. This novella features a new group of people from the prior three books but is loosely set in Sawyer Creek and featuring the three Caine siblings and their rocky romances. When her college boyfriend, Dallas Coyote's baseball pitcher, Jax Morris shows up just as her fiance Dr. Nicholas Caines jilts her and hour before their wedding at the Sawyer Creek Bed & Breakfast and her father passes out in the parking lot, pediatric nurse Claire Davidson finds herself struggling with what is truly important and must decide who she really loves. Contains the negative undercurrent of child abuse.
**5
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella Someone New: Jilted in Sawyer Creek: Shelby and Matt by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
This novella expands on the Caine siblings rocky romances and starts at the time of the almost wedding in Sawyer Creek but extends approximately four years with a happy ending. Trying to recover from bad choices and bad press, LA pop star Shelby returns to Texas for her brother Nicholas's wedding but the stress of her judgmental family results in a walk where she meets the frustrated Matt Kincaid who has been the unpaid ranch hand for his mother's Double S Ranch. Contains the negative undertone of parental manipulation.
**6
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella Someone Borrowed: Jilted in Sawyer Creek: Quinn and Wilder by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Short, emotion packed with a fair amount of conflict but ultimately satisfying. Starting with their awkward first meeting at Claire and Nicholas's engagement party six months prior that brought out moving company owner and affirmed playboy Wilder Caine's protective instincts for Austin radio host Quinn, this is an attraction at first sight story where the couple learn to trust each other revealing the loving and vulnerable people they have been hiding behind facades.
Contains the poignant themes of childhood cancer, living with RA flares, and the emotional/financial struggles of a teen trying to provide for his family.
***7
The Bull Rider: Sawyer Creek Homecoming by Lacy Williams
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novel The Bull Rider: Sawyer Creek Homecoming: Tad and Misty by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Short, fast paced and suspenseful with some drama, this is the first of the series featuring the dysfunctional relationship between the three Starr rodeo brothers, the Silver Starr Ranch and their struggling grandmother. Misty Nelson finally finds the peace and friendship in Sawyer Creek she always lacked until returning hometown bull rider Tad Starr threatens her heart and the publicity surrounding him threatens her safety.
**8
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella The Brother: Sawyer Creek Homecoming: Tripp and Calla by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
A short and fast paced novella of jealousy, unrequited love realized, healing and change. Just when rodeo bull riders and rivals Tad and Tripp think they have convinced their grandmother to sell Silver Starr ranch and move, Tripp's high school best friend and crush Calla Adams returns with her baby Ellie stirring up old feelings and causing Tripp to question his priorities.
** 9
4 stars
I purchased a copy of the clean novella The Prodigal: Sawyer Creek Homecoming: Luke and Jessica by Lacy Williams and this review was given freely.
Fast paced and easy flowing with some drama. Luke Starr returns to Silver Starr ranch to run the ranch and help his grandmother while his twin brother's go on their honeymoons. Survivors guilt and PTSD challenge his resolve to stay until his brothers return but growing feelings for Special Ed teacher Jessica Sadler challenge his resolve to go.
June 9, 2022
A short story that starts with Claire being jilted by her fiance right before the wedding, with a note no less. It seems like he could have at least been man enough to tell her in person. But her old boyfriend Jax shows up just in time to help her get her dad to the hospital after he collapses. When Claire catches up with Nicholas, he tells her that he could tell she still had feelings for Jax and it didn't feel right for them to go through with the wedding. This is a sweet, cute, clean story. Jax tells Claire about how he grew up and what kind of man his father is, she goes with him to see his father in jail when he finds out his dad is dying. The dad is a piece of work, still bad mouthing Jax every chance he gets , so that meeting doesn't last long.
Cute, romantic ending.
Cute, romantic ending.
August 30, 2018
Claire's heart is breaking and she is about to get another jolt. Wow! I can't imagine being jilted especially at the altar. I was not happy with Nicholas and really skeptical of Jax showing up - not really a fan of love triangles - but I was very happy with how the story played out. I will say I admired all three of the main characters - often hard for an author to pull off IMO. This was not only a romance but a story of forgiving an ex and family. Great start to this series.
September 9, 2018
This is a sweet novella about second chances, rejection, love and loss. It was a very enjoyable book. I fell in love with the characters immediately. Their stories were relatable, emotional and interesting. This novella was well written and a quick read. I would recommend this book and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
September 12, 2018
Super cute novella. Fun storyline. Charming characters.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including Netgalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
September 17, 2018
This was a great, cute, clean read but wrapped up really fast. I think that it could have worked well as a full-length novel. I really enjoyed this fun, light read! The story line was unique and intriguing.
September 20, 2018
I received this book through Goodreads Giveaways for an honest review.
Someone Old was a sweet, cute romance. Although since it was a shorter book, I felt there was not as much depth in the characters or situations.
Someone Old was a sweet, cute romance. Although since it was a shorter book, I felt there was not as much depth in the characters or situations.
November 14, 2018
A Second Chance
Claire is getting married to Nicholas. Wait were is the Groom? Jax has come looking for Claire to ask her to give him a second chance but discovers she is getting married. Will things work out for Jax? A cute romantic story that I think you will enjoy.
Claire is getting married to Nicholas. Wait were is the Groom? Jax has come looking for Claire to ask her to give him a second chance but discovers she is getting married. Will things work out for Jax? A cute romantic story that I think you will enjoy.
November 14, 2018
Great short romance
This is a great read for.someone with a short amount of time. It's time frame for most of the book is a 2 or 3 day stretch so its quick but it's worth the time if you got it.
This is a great read for.someone with a short amount of time. It's time frame for most of the book is a 2 or 3 day stretch so its quick but it's worth the time if you got it.
March 28, 2019
A fine little romance novella. It is clean and it clearly is constructed in the same timeline as two other stories. That's really the reason this didn't work for me. I don't like when authors are working to reference other books. But I liked the main characters and the second chance romance.
September 9, 2021
Someone Old
I really liked this story. All about Claire, Jax, and Nicholas. Nicolas jilted Claire at the wedding, but guess who showed up in the parking lot, Jax ,her old love. Enjoy their journey.
I really liked this story. All about Claire, Jax, and Nicholas. Nicolas jilted Claire at the wedding, but guess who showed up in the parking lot, Jax ,her old love. Enjoy their journey.
September 14, 2018
Wow
Loved the story line, second chance at love. A great read. A must read. Enjoyed this book very much! 💖 💖 💖
Loved the story line, second chance at love. A great read. A must read. Enjoyed this book very much! 💖 💖 💖
September 22, 2018
This was a good book. I only wish it was longer
October 3, 2018
I won this book through Goodreads ebooks. This novella was good. Claire was supposed to marry Nicholas, but her junior college boyfriend Jax came back in her life.
I like happy endings.
I like happy endings.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 5, 2018
A short, lite, fun, romantic read. Somewhat predictable, but still an enjoyable novella.
October 7, 2019
Review of Someone Old
This was a very cute story and I will recommend her books to anyone who loves romance books. She keeps you involved from page one until the end.
This was a very cute story and I will recommend her books to anyone who loves romance books. She keeps you involved from page one until the end.
November 7, 2019
Very good read
April 30, 2021
fun characters, delightful story
June 3, 2021
Homecoming
To be honest didn't finish this book. She was set to get married and her groom leaves her that day, her ex happens to show up and helps her out
To be honest didn't finish this book. She was set to get married and her groom leaves her that day, her ex happens to show up and helps her out
July 19, 2021
Someone Old: Sawyer Creek (Hometown Sweethea...
I really enjoyed this book and it's story line and I enjoyed the characters very much. I would recommend this book to anyone to read.
I really enjoyed this book and it's story line and I enjoyed the characters very much. I would recommend this book to anyone to read.
August 28, 2023
a lot of heartache
But it has a happy ending. Weddings canceled, people dying left and right, owing up to past mistakes and a happily ever after.
But it has a happy ending. Weddings canceled, people dying left and right, owing up to past mistakes and a happily ever after.
December 7, 2025
Quick read
This story is a cute version of a bride being left at the alter. It's a short book and is over quickly, but has some good twists.
This story is a cute version of a bride being left at the alter. It's a short book and is over quickly, but has some good twists.
September 25, 2018
A sweet, yet short, complete story that's a quickie to read = a great book!
December 7, 2020
When Claire gets left at the alter she never expected her ex-Jax would be the one to help her look for her fiance. The time they spend together brings up old feelings and explains past mysteries. Will Claire give Jax a second chance or will she reunite with her fiance? When she finds out why she was left at the alter will that chance everything?
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