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Men on a Mission #2
Jacked
Molly When our mom is re-married to a rich but awful guy, my little brother and I have to leave everything we’ve known behind to live by our step-dad’s rigid, controlling rules. Three years later, I’m an adult and I want out. All I need is to earn a big chunk of money so I can get my brother and me back to our hometown and start life on our own. Offered a gig as a cook in a logging camp, it’s four months of long hours and hard labor ... but the paycheck is huge. And ... wow! The camp boss is a hottie and so super-sweet. How can I resist this sexy Lumber Jack when he shivers me timbers so good?
This is a steamy, stand-alone, older-man boss , younger woman romance with no cliffhangers, no cheating and of course, a heart-warming HEA!
This is a steamy, stand-alone, older-man boss , younger woman romance with no cliffhangers, no cheating and of course, a heart-warming HEA!
157 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2019
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March 9, 2019
A sweet and a little.steamy older man younger women romantic drama
Jack Sawyer, at 35, manages a logging camp for a wealth business man. A third generation logged he loves his job, despite losing his father any younger brother to logging accidents.
Molly Malone, at 20, is in need of a job with a high pay out to get herself and her younger brother out from under her her wealthy business man, step father's thumb. He is making their lives miserable, but their mother just doesn't see it. Her step father gets her a job with the logging company working his land, just to get out of his hair.
Jack knew nothing about a new cook add to his crew, one look at Molly and he was happy to have her.
Jack and Molly have an instant connection. The first few hours they spend together is like they have know each other forever. Work at the camp is long and exhausting days. They slowly get to know one another.
Their relationship may be in jeopardy, when they find Molly's step father may be involved in illegal activities.
A sweet and a little steamy older man, younger women romantic drama. Loved Jack and Molly. Two nice epilogue's to wrap up their story.
Jack Sawyer, at 35, manages a logging camp for a wealth business man. A third generation logged he loves his job, despite losing his father any younger brother to logging accidents.
Molly Malone, at 20, is in need of a job with a high pay out to get herself and her younger brother out from under her her wealthy business man, step father's thumb. He is making their lives miserable, but their mother just doesn't see it. Her step father gets her a job with the logging company working his land, just to get out of his hair.
Jack knew nothing about a new cook add to his crew, one look at Molly and he was happy to have her.
Jack and Molly have an instant connection. The first few hours they spend together is like they have know each other forever. Work at the camp is long and exhausting days. They slowly get to know one another.
Their relationship may be in jeopardy, when they find Molly's step father may be involved in illegal activities.
A sweet and a little steamy older man, younger women romantic drama. Loved Jack and Molly. Two nice epilogue's to wrap up their story.
March 5, 2019
This story was just ok for me. It starts with a woman named Molly showing up to work at a logging camp. She needs to earn money to get away from her step-father and his demanding nature. Her boss, Jack is sexy and the attraction is instant. There's steam and anticipation, but I wanted more and felt like something was missing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2019
Molly gets a job through her stepfather, Claude, working in the kitchen at a lumber camp. Molly wants to make a lot of money, so she can make a home for herself and her brother away from their stepfather's strict rules and controlling ways. Jack works for Claude as the camp boss for the lumber harvesting company. Jack is surprised when Molly shows up to work because he wasn't informed she was hired at the last minute. Jack and Molly are attracted to each other at first glance. When an accident leaves Molly without a place to bunk, Jack offers to let her bunk at his cabin. Jack and Molly confess their feelings to each other and decide to take things slow while getting to know each other while they work at the camp for the next few months. What happens when Jack finds men taking samples illegally on the land next to the camp? Will Molly tell her mother about the bad things her stepfather has done? Can Molly and her brother repair their relationship with their mother? I really loved Jacked by Kate Gilead. Jacked is a sweet romance with a couple twists and turns. I really loved the extended epilogues that let the reader know what the future holds for Jack, Molly, and their family. I would definitely recommend getting Jacked by Kate Gilead. I received an ARC of this book, and I am leaving my honest review.
March 5, 2019
Molly starts work for the season at a timber company in Canada and meets her new boss Jack. They both feel an instant attraction to one another, but will they give into their temptation?
From the beginning I loved their chemistry and amusing banter. Molly is fun and despite having her own baggage to carry, manages not to take life too seriously. Jack is hot with a capital H, but not arrogant and like Molly is very likeable.
I really enjoyed the setting. The author describes the forest where the logging camp is, and the surrounding area so beautifully. There was also a great environmental message to be taken from the story.
I would have loved the book to have have been longer and to have learned more about the main characters as well as the supporting.
It’s my first time reading a book by Kate Gilead. I will definitely be reading more of her work.
I received a free copy of this book by Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
From the beginning I loved their chemistry and amusing banter. Molly is fun and despite having her own baggage to carry, manages not to take life too seriously. Jack is hot with a capital H, but not arrogant and like Molly is very likeable.
I really enjoyed the setting. The author describes the forest where the logging camp is, and the surrounding area so beautifully. There was also a great environmental message to be taken from the story.
I would have loved the book to have have been longer and to have learned more about the main characters as well as the supporting.
It’s my first time reading a book by Kate Gilead. I will definitely be reading more of her work.
I received a free copy of this book by Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2019
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the older man/ younger woman romance between Jack and Molly. Jack runs a lumber camp and Molly shows up claiming to be a new employee. Jack calls the head office and learns she is the step-daughter of his boss. Molly doesn't like her step-father and wants to use the money she will earn from the job to start over away from him with her brother. Jack and Molly have an instant connection and flirt back and forth. Jack makes his intentions known to the others in the camp that Molly is his and they begin a relationship. Jack and Molly go slow with things and get to know one another. When Jack discovers her step-father is up to no good, he contacts the authorities and they wait to see what will happen next. I liked this quick read. I loved the banter between Jack and Molly. I think Jack had an instant love for her and he knew she was going to be his. Good one.
March 13, 2019
Jack supervises a logging camp and is stunned when he sees Molly for the first time. Molly's step-father sent her to work at the camp to get rid of her. Not wanting to be associated with him Molly tells Jack that she isn't related to him so he'll fix the mistake with her name. Sparks fly between them from the moment they first spoke to each other. Things work out great between them. However Jack finds some people on the property illegally and records them to have a friend check them out. It turns out Molly's step-father is into something illegal and when Jack reports what's going on it brings cops down on her step-father. Will this trouble cause Jack to pull away from Molly?
This is a great story that will captivate you from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a great story that will captivate you from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 3, 2019
ONE HOT NUMBER!!!
OMG! This is one sweet read. I love Kate's style as she pulls this incredible page turning tale together perfectly. I was captivated from the start. It's one wild ride as everything falls into place with such realism it totally rocks this little gem. The characters are well developed and believable with personalities that blend and play off one another in such a smooth flowing rhythm. The scenes are graphic and so descriptive it paints a fantastic backdrop that really makes the storyline pop. All the twists and turns kept the suspense increasing as tension spirals. This little guy is such a joy to read it commands your full attention until the last word. Kate did an excellent job bringing this read to life flawlessly. Great job Kate, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
OMG! This is one sweet read. I love Kate's style as she pulls this incredible page turning tale together perfectly. I was captivated from the start. It's one wild ride as everything falls into place with such realism it totally rocks this little gem. The characters are well developed and believable with personalities that blend and play off one another in such a smooth flowing rhythm. The scenes are graphic and so descriptive it paints a fantastic backdrop that really makes the storyline pop. All the twists and turns kept the suspense increasing as tension spirals. This little guy is such a joy to read it commands your full attention until the last word. Kate did an excellent job bringing this read to life flawlessly. Great job Kate, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
March 6, 2019
Jacked is an Instalove romance.
Molly can't stand her mothers new man he is creepy and hateful, but she is stuck until she can earn enough money to take her younger brother and move back home. She ends up being sent off to work in the kitchen at the Lumber camp, coincidentally owned by her stepfather. When she meets Jack he knows nothing of her hiring but isn't upset about it. Molly went there to earn cash not fall in love. But it happens. The story is a little sketchy on some of the time lines. Also there are some environmental factors that pop up in the story. The drama is from the outside world their relationship is steady. The ending is a little twisted.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Molly can't stand her mothers new man he is creepy and hateful, but she is stuck until she can earn enough money to take her younger brother and move back home. She ends up being sent off to work in the kitchen at the Lumber camp, coincidentally owned by her stepfather. When she meets Jack he knows nothing of her hiring but isn't upset about it. Molly went there to earn cash not fall in love. But it happens. The story is a little sketchy on some of the time lines. Also there are some environmental factors that pop up in the story. The drama is from the outside world their relationship is steady. The ending is a little twisted.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2019
JACKED with HEART!❤
When you pick it up and start reading you just know it's going to be good, and boy oh boy it does not disappoint!
GREAT storytelling with heart and heat that pulls you in with a nice flow of drama with an edginess keeping you engrossed and wanting to turn the pages! Intense and emotionally heartfelt. Thrilling hot chemistry that hits all the right places. An amazing must read that is intense, sweet, moving, desirable, fierce, edgy, angst, sass, enjoyable, exciting and well written!
When you pick it up and start reading you just know it's going to be good, and boy oh boy it does not disappoint!
GREAT storytelling with heart and heat that pulls you in with a nice flow of drama with an edginess keeping you engrossed and wanting to turn the pages! Intense and emotionally heartfelt. Thrilling hot chemistry that hits all the right places. An amazing must read that is intense, sweet, moving, desirable, fierce, edgy, angst, sass, enjoyable, exciting and well written!
March 5, 2019
This is the first book that I have read from Kate Gilead, and what a great story that she wrote. The description of the mountains and valleys would make you think that you were standing there looking at it yourself.
This older man Jack has experienced a lot of pain in his life and disappointment, so when he meets this younger women Molly, something just clicks.
This story was a page turner and a delightful read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This older man Jack has experienced a lot of pain in his life and disappointment, so when he meets this younger women Molly, something just clicks.
This story was a page turner and a delightful read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 6, 2019
Molly shows up to work at a summer lumber camp early to find out they are not expecting her. She meets the boss to find out she is indeed a late hire under suspicious circumstances but her big boss, Jack, seems to work everything out in her favor. Indeed, Jacked turns into a great love story as Jack arranges for the only female to stay in his cabin with him. They work hard, play hard, and get to know each other over the summer as well as fall into info that leads to trouble with the landowner, who happens to be Molly step father. Second book of this series; can't wait for the next!
March 15, 2019
This was a sweet story about Jack and Molly. Jack works for a logging company in the Canadian mountains. Molly gets a job through her step dad Claude working in the kitchen. Molly needs the money to make a home for her and her younger brother. She does not trust her step-dad and is wanting to get away from him. Jack did not know Molly was coming until she shows up looking to start her job. Their attraction is instant. However, things are not as they seem. Molly's stepdad is up to no good. This book will keep you reading until the very last page!
March 22, 2019
Jacked: Men on a Mission, Book 2, by author Kate Gilead was more of a novella with great characters and storyline which was an older man younger woman. The main characters, Molly and Jack were written well and given good chemistry. The supporting characters played well around them and lent much to the color and quality of the story. I really enjoyed the extended epilogue, especially the ending. . . It was an awww ending.
Definitely recommending this book for your reading enjoyment and pleasure.
I am leaving this review for your consideration. Peace.
Definitely recommending this book for your reading enjoyment and pleasure.
I am leaving this review for your consideration. Peace.
March 30, 2019
This is a wonderful older man, younger woman romance! I have really enjoyed reading this book, the author did such a great job developing the characters, that I feel like I really know them, and not just the major two characters, but the minor ones too. Also, it caused me to lose quite a bit of sleep while I was reading it, because it was so hard to put down at night.
What you need to know: this book contains no cheating, no cliff-hangers and a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What you need to know: this book contains no cheating, no cliff-hangers and a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2019
Wow! This story was nothing like I expected. Full of information about the lumber industry and ways some want to abuse nature for selfish gains. The romance was sweet in the slowness of development but very satisfying. Interesting family dynamics in play and, though there’s a happy ending, not everything goes along smoothly.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 7, 2019
A really sweet read! It is beautifully written with a well-developed plot that will grip you from beginning to end. It is relatable, engaging, consistent, and moves at a brisk pace with some ups and downs and family drama. The characters are likeable, the attraction is instant, and the chemistry is intense and off the charts. A very enjoyable read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 7, 2024
A good book if a bit forgettable.
This did not impact my score or thoughts on the book but about halfway through reading, I became fully convinced that a man wrote this book. It was in the word choices and the way both character’s perspectives were written. If not for the author’s name, I would swear to it. Obviously this is purely speculation but I’m curious if anyone else had a similar impression reading.
This did not impact my score or thoughts on the book but about halfway through reading, I became fully convinced that a man wrote this book. It was in the word choices and the way both character’s perspectives were written. If not for the author’s name, I would swear to it. Obviously this is purely speculation but I’m curious if anyone else had a similar impression reading.
March 4, 2019
A fab read from Kate ,Jack and Molly are great characters and the chemistry between them is hot ,it's a well written read with a fab storyline and awesome characters , a must read sweet romance
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2019
A hot and steamy read. It will keep you turning the pages and not putting it down till the very end. The characters were well written, the chemistry was steamy. A great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 5, 2019
It may be cliched, but I loved the older man/younger woman instant attraction in this story! The love story builds up slowly and there is some corporate intrigue thrown in that makes the story that much more interesting. Great characters, great story line, it's totally worth clicking on now!
March 11, 2019
I really enjoyed Kate Gilead's new "Men on a Mission" story! It's a fairly quick read that is well written with some wonderful characters. I love Jack and Molly! Great chemistry and passion. This is a younger lady older man story with some humor, steam, drama, greed and intriguing twists.
October 10, 2020
Brilliant series
I absolutely love the books in this series. This is also a new author for me and I will definitely be following her now. I love the extended epilogue at the end. Its like a update on the characters lives without waiting for another book to get it.
I absolutely love the books in this series. This is also a new author for me and I will definitely be following her now. I love the extended epilogue at the end. Its like a update on the characters lives without waiting for another book to get it.
March 4, 2019
I voluntarily review an Advance Reader Copy of this book. It was good story.
March 6, 2019
A good book with characters that were enjoyable and the storyline was written well.
March 7, 2019
These characters had a lot of chemistry I couldn’t put the book down. The storyline was superb and captivating. Such a thrilling read. I recieved a copy via Booksprout and this is my honest review
March 9, 2019
Sweet
This was a good book to read. I liked the characters and their insta-love and chemistry. I hope to read more this author
This was a good book to read. I liked the characters and their insta-love and chemistry. I hope to read more this author
November 25, 2019
Lumberjacks are hot! Really enjoyed this story about a lumberjack and a young woman that meet and fall into insta-love. Lots of fun and very sweet. Must read!
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The writing was awkward and it was weird having all the sounds written like that
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