Pour House: The Starkford Series

The Starkford Series #2

by P.J. DeVere

Every choice has led Alex and Jameson to where they are today, but every choice has consequences. Alexandra Martin isn’t sure whether to run from her past or chase it. Jameson was her high school sweetheart and the love of her life. She’s compared every man she’s ever dated (or married) to him, and so far, no one has even come close. Alex is now a successful single mother with a great career and a relationship that, on paper, should be everything she wants. So why can’t she get Jameson out of her mind?Jameson Butler would love to run from his present. His picture-perfect marriage is over, and his carefully constructed world has been flipped upside-down. Just when he’s reeling from discovering his wife’s infidelities and that the baby she’s carrying may not be his child, Jameson finds Alex back in his life. Could her reappearance in his flailing world be coincidence, or is it fate? The future is waiting. A lifetime has passed since they were eighteen, and time has fashioned them into different people. They have their own stories and are each struggling to fight for what is most important in their lives. Can they find their way back to each other, or should they even try?

292 pages, Paperback

Published June 10, 2019

About the author

P.J. DeVere writes funny and spicy contemporary romances. She's also a wonderful wife, a terrible housekeeper, and a recovering attorney.
She crafts stories that blend the perfect amounts of heat, emotion, and banter to give readers a story they'll love and remember.

Reviews

[Carolyn Weber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real cute story! I loved the slow burn and how the backstory was told through their flashbacks at parallel moments.

[P.J. DeVere · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a contemporary romance and the second in The Starkford Series, but it can be read as a stand alone. Pour House follows Alexandra Martin and Jameson Butler from their high school love affair to present day when they are thrown back into each other's lives. This book delivers raw emotion cut with sharply written humor. The characters are well developed, and you'll feel like you are part of their group of friends. Starkford is deliciously addictive, and you'll want to visit again and again!

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book two of the Starkford Series. It's Jameson and Alex's story. You can read it as a standalone but I think the series is better enjoyed when read in order. You'll obviously have some spoilers for book one in this one since Jameson and Patrick are brothers. I've read the series out of order and still enjoyed it. This book is a well written, witty and enjoyable read. It’s also emotional, I ran the gambit of mad, sad, frustrated, & happy. Alex and Jameson’s story will break your heart and at the same time frustrate you to no end. It’s so obvious these two belong together and should have never been apart.

Jameson and Alex meet when they’re seniors in high school. He family moves in next door and it’s a bit of a rough start but they eventually start dating. Several things happen that break them apart, bad decisions and a lack of communication play a very heavy part in it. It’s now 14 years later. They’ve both been married to other people. Alex had been divorced for years and Jameson is going through on. They both still have feelings for each other but they need to talk about the past and Alex keeps avoiding it at all cost. Plus, they both have stuff to deal with their ex-spouses. Jameson soon to be ex-wife is a real piece of work. If you’ve read the first book, you’ll have already had a very lovely introduction to Bethany. Will Alex and Jameson ever ha e things work in their favor?

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[M Schroeder · Rating 3 out of 5]

RATING: 3.5 STARS. A lot of angst could have been prevented with a conversation, especially since H and h lived next door to each other! That part was really frustrating. So many years lost due to miscommunication. But then, Alex would not have Eli, so there is that. Anyway, high school sweethearts separated for 12 years are back in the same town and reconnect. Both are going through issues with their exes while trying to deal with old feelings for each other. I really wanted to bop both of them upside the head at different points of the story, but we made it through, lol! I do want to go back and read Dawson's story and am waiting to read Mads' story.

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[Terri Zumbrook · Rating 4 out of 5]

High school sweethearts. Misunderstandings. Revenge for those misunderstandings. Marrying others. Crossing paths again 14 years later.

This is a chick lit story filled with angst about unrequited love and unraveling the problems of the present to be able to make right with the past.

The female characters are strong and independent, but can never quite admit their feelings when it matters. The men are both manly and emotionally expressive. It made for a good story.

So if you like stories about families, coparenting, the trials of divorce, and still see everyone live happily ever after (except those that don’t deserve to), you will enjoy this book.

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[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This second book in The Starkford Series is, in my opinion, even better than the first. The story of a sabotaged love between Alexandra and Jameson is poignant and believable, and the resolution is sweet and satisfying. The writing is clever and crisp, and I enjoyed that fact that we knew the characters from the first book, but that this is a standalone story that anyone can enjoy, independent of whether you read the first book in the series. Can't wait to read the next book in the series, Pour Attitude.

[TBittick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I think I like it even better than the first book, and I loved Pour Choices. This one is just as witty as the first one, but it is more touching. The character development is very believable and real, and I feel strongly connected to these characters. There was no sophomore slump for P.J. DeVere. If you have not yet started this wonderful series, you should. I highly recommend it, and like others, I am eagerly awaiting the third!

[Mike Crabtree · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a chance to visit Starkford again. Loved it! After Pour Choices, it was another great read. I wanted to see what my new friends were up to. This book gives you the opportunity to delve into the complexities of the lives of interesting people and the events that shape them. There will be times of tears and times of joy as you continue this journey with characters who have become friends. I highly recommend this book!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. Alexandra and Jameson have a history of high school sweethearts. Now years later they are back in each others lives. Both have baggage and were not planning on any new relationship. There might just be a second time around for them though. I enjoyed the second book in the series and look forward to more

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[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Starkford Series and focuses on Alexandra Martin and Jameson Butler who were high school sweethearts but separated and never forgot each other even though they had married and divorced other individuals. This wonderful book has a range of emotions from heartfelt sorrow to humor. The plot has unexpected twists. I could not put this book down from the first page to last.

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[Britney Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic! I loved Pour Choices, and Pour House just continued with the people that I fell in love with and didn’t disappoint! It pulls you in and it is really hard to put down! You feel like the characters are family by the time you finish it . I can’t wait for the next one!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

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I loved it!!

The way this story unfolds... oh my. It blew
My mind !!!

I was happy to go back and see how this town was doing !!

I can’t wait for more from her. I see great things on the horizon !!

[Alyson Nerren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved Jameson!!

I love these Butler twins!! Jameson and Alex's book was so good!! I also liked how it went back in time so that we got the full story!!!! But note I'm wondering about who the next book will be about!!!! Can't wait for it

[Celeste · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imperfectly perfect HEA

A great second chance romance, despite deception and misunderstanding trying to win. Lovely story, the characters have depth, and there’s humor and poignancy. Highly recommended.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good! Alex and Jameson’s story is so hot. This second book is even better than the first in the series. I can’t wait for the next one!

[Kimbraly Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining

Great read! Love the characters and their college town. Refreshing look at real southern life! Can't wait to see what happens next!

[Cassandra Tenney · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book in the Starkford series does not disappoint!
Momentum builds slowly, but boy does it pay to be patient! I can't wait for book number three..

[Lenette MacDonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book.

I can’t wait for the next one. I enjoyed the characters even more then the first book This author draws you into the story

[Drew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good series! I am definitely recommending this series to all of my fellow readers!

[Cori W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes these shorter books pack a punch! Great sophomore to this series

[Maisie West · Rating 5 out of 5]

These characters are so well drawn with believable strengths and flaws. I literally stayed up most of a night reading this book, it was un-put-downable and I had to know what happened with Alex and Jameson. A wonderful sequel to Pour Choices!