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Return to Welcome #3
Craving Jake
Returning to Welcome was easy…staying will be a challenge. Especially when someone is determined to drive her out.
Brianna Bowler has returned to her small town of Welcome to help run Bowler’s Dog Rescue. She’s also doing everything she can to set aside thoughts of her high school crush Jake Morrow. Jake appears to be with a perfectly perfect sprite of a woman. (Not that she minds how opposite she and the sprite are. Really, she doesn’t.)
Paramedic Jake Morrow has a woman in his house: she cooks, cleans, clings —and irritates the hell out of him. He’d felt sorry for her, injured, alone and broke, and offered to help. Big mistake.
What would really make Jake’s day? His ex-girlfriend finally moving out. But she won’t take his word for it that things are over.
What’s worse is Brianna Bowler has returned to Welcome. Their shared tragic past and attraction burns between them as Jake accepts that things aren’t quite right with his ex. A break-in at the dog rescue, smashed windows, and a stolen laptop all add up to serious trouble for Jake and Brianna.
But with his ex in the wind and escalating, Jake’s protective instincts rise as events take a deadly turn.
With the love of his life in danger, Jake comes to see that some women can’t be set aside, not even for their own good…but others want revenge.
Brianna Bowler has returned to her small town of Welcome to help run Bowler’s Dog Rescue. She’s also doing everything she can to set aside thoughts of her high school crush Jake Morrow. Jake appears to be with a perfectly perfect sprite of a woman. (Not that she minds how opposite she and the sprite are. Really, she doesn’t.)
Paramedic Jake Morrow has a woman in his house: she cooks, cleans, clings —and irritates the hell out of him. He’d felt sorry for her, injured, alone and broke, and offered to help. Big mistake.
What would really make Jake’s day? His ex-girlfriend finally moving out. But she won’t take his word for it that things are over.
What’s worse is Brianna Bowler has returned to Welcome. Their shared tragic past and attraction burns between them as Jake accepts that things aren’t quite right with his ex. A break-in at the dog rescue, smashed windows, and a stolen laptop all add up to serious trouble for Jake and Brianna.
But with his ex in the wind and escalating, Jake’s protective instincts rise as events take a deadly turn.
With the love of his life in danger, Jake comes to see that some women can’t be set aside, not even for their own good…but others want revenge.
236 pages, ebook
Published November 3, 2019
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About the author
Bonnie Edwards
69 books178 followersBonnie Edwards has been writing all her life, starting with a poem about Santa suffering with gout. She was seven, Santa was a thousandteen years old. Delighted with writing, she went on to write family sagas, humorous contemporary romance, romantic suspense, erotic paranormal ghost romances and more.
She may jump around within romance, but all her stories come with a tear, a laugh, and a happy ending. Published by Kensington Books, Harlequin Books, Carina Press, and Robinson (UK) Bonnie’s stories stretch from short stories to novellas and novels. Now, she's happy to be publishing her work herself.
With over 30 titles to her credit, she has been translated into several languages and sold books worldwide. Aside from standalone romances, she has 4 ongoing romance series, Tales of Perdition, The Brantons, and Love at Christmas. Contemporary family sagas find a home in Return to Welcome. She's hard at work on a brand new series coming in summer 2021.
Learn about more exciting releases and get a free romance by subscribing to her newsletter, Bonnie’s Newsy Bits through her website at www.bonnieedwards.com
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She may jump around within romance, but all her stories come with a tear, a laugh, and a happy ending. Published by Kensington Books, Harlequin Books, Carina Press, and Robinson (UK) Bonnie’s stories stretch from short stories to novellas and novels. Now, she's happy to be publishing her work herself.
With over 30 titles to her credit, she has been translated into several languages and sold books worldwide. Aside from standalone romances, she has 4 ongoing romance series, Tales of Perdition, The Brantons, and Love at Christmas. Contemporary family sagas find a home in Return to Welcome. She's hard at work on a brand new series coming in summer 2021.
Learn about more exciting releases and get a free romance by subscribing to her newsletter, Bonnie’s Newsy Bits through her website at www.bonnieedwards.com
Cheers and happy reading!
Bonnie Edwards
For more info and sample chapters:
Find her here: https://www.bonnieedwards.com/
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Bonnie-Edwards/...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BonnieEdwards
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bonnie.Edwar...
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October 29, 2019
Another charming book in the Return to Welcome series. This one has mystery, stalking, and pining for past love, plus revisiting old friends from previous books. The two main characters had known each other, and had a quick stolen kiss, way back in high school. Years later when the heroine returns to town, the spark they had before begins to burn brighter. But there are lots of obstacles in the way: namely the hero's crazy ex who doesn't want to let go. I spent the whole book on the edge of my seat waiting for things to finally go right for this couple. If you like small towns, this is a nice read.
October 30, 2019
I received an advance reader copy for my honest opinion
This was an excellent romantic suspense novel. I love the settng with the small town and animal resource and the pitfall Beau reminds us all the there are many gentle creatures in the world.
Ms. Edwards wove a story of second chances for people an animals on so many layers.
Well done.
This was an excellent romantic suspense novel. I love the settng with the small town and animal resource and the pitfall Beau reminds us all the there are many gentle creatures in the world.
Ms. Edwards wove a story of second chances for people an animals on so many layers.
Well done.
October 31, 2019
I received an advance copy of Craving Jake (Return to Welcome Book 3) in return for my honest opinion.
Craving Jake (Return to Welcome Book 3) drew me in from the beginning. Bonnie Edwards’s skillful writing can take what appeared to be a simple story about a couple facing a second chance at love and turn it into a gripping romantic tale. First, how do the hero and heroine discover their way back to each other? Their journey isn’t easy. Both must overcome threats to their lives, missed opportunities, past ghosts, and doubts to reach their goals. Gradually Ms. Edward builds on the protagonists’ histories and their present growing self-awareness to help them face dangers and rejections to risk expressing their hidden feelings.
Also worth a mention are the secondary characters. They are well-rounded people with trials and affections of their own. These best friends are the kind of supportive allies we all want. They’re aware of each other’s weaknesses yet they cheer on one another and never judge or condemn. I found myself wishing I could join them at their gatherings in Welcome. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet them. Pick up a copy and read Craving Jake. Rating 5 Stars
Craving Jake (Return to Welcome Book 3) drew me in from the beginning. Bonnie Edwards’s skillful writing can take what appeared to be a simple story about a couple facing a second chance at love and turn it into a gripping romantic tale. First, how do the hero and heroine discover their way back to each other? Their journey isn’t easy. Both must overcome threats to their lives, missed opportunities, past ghosts, and doubts to reach their goals. Gradually Ms. Edward builds on the protagonists’ histories and their present growing self-awareness to help them face dangers and rejections to risk expressing their hidden feelings.
Also worth a mention are the secondary characters. They are well-rounded people with trials and affections of their own. These best friends are the kind of supportive allies we all want. They’re aware of each other’s weaknesses yet they cheer on one another and never judge or condemn. I found myself wishing I could join them at their gatherings in Welcome. Don’t miss your opportunity to meet them. Pick up a copy and read Craving Jake. Rating 5 Stars
August 20, 2024
3.5 stars
This was a good one. The Welcome family cast of characters plus a thriller/stalker/serial *something*? Yes, please.
A tragic event 15 years ago drove Brianna out of Welcome. And made Jake a grumpy recluse (when he’s not saving lives as a paramedic).
Kind hearted despite his grumpiness, Jake takes pity on a waif of a woman and allows her to live with him.
Theda is a psychopath. And proves to be a dangerous one.
So the story revolves around Brianna and Jake warily reconnecting while Theda unravels. Jake has been trying to break off from her and get her out of his house.
Good drama here.
This was a good one. The Welcome family cast of characters plus a thriller/stalker/serial *something*? Yes, please.
A tragic event 15 years ago drove Brianna out of Welcome. And made Jake a grumpy recluse (when he’s not saving lives as a paramedic).
Kind hearted despite his grumpiness, Jake takes pity on a waif of a woman and allows her to live with him.
Theda is a psychopath. And proves to be a dangerous one.
So the story revolves around Brianna and Jake warily reconnecting while Theda unravels. Jake has been trying to break off from her and get her out of his house.
Good drama here.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 12, 2019
Jake had a traumatic experience when in an accident her girlfriend died.
Brianna was pushed to left Welcome by Jake after the accident. Now she is back because of her mother’s surgery.
I did like the story, but I found it a little slow. However, I was unable to stop reading. The characters are well-developed, the book is well-written and it is full of twists and turns, mystery, intrigue, suspense, lovely animals like Beau and very likeable characters. Except for Theda, of course.
Brianna was pushed to left Welcome by Jake after the accident. Now she is back because of her mother’s surgery.
I did like the story, but I found it a little slow. However, I was unable to stop reading. The characters are well-developed, the book is well-written and it is full of twists and turns, mystery, intrigue, suspense, lovely animals like Beau and very likeable characters. Except for Theda, of course.
August 3, 2020
I think this is the most ambitious of the Welcome series by Bonnie Edwards. The author does a good job of keeping up with her characters from her previous books in the series and keeps the suspense going with the vindictive actions of the girlfriend who doesn't want to go away. I have enjoyed all of the books in this series.
January 9, 2020
This book drew me in from the beginning. Great story line and excellent character development. I loved the setting and the small town feel present throughout the story. I was surprised that the bad OW wanta-be gave up so chillingly at the end (which was a good thing, just surprising).
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March 4, 2022Great Story
This one is full of unexpected twists and turns, a lost love found, and a psychopath on the loose. Never a dull moment.
This one is full of unexpected twists and turns, a lost love found, and a psychopath on the loose. Never a dull moment.
November 10, 2020
Briana's back in Welcome to help her mom, and while she appreciates the support of her friends, old and new (who I strongly suspect have had stories of their own in previous books!) seeing her old crush Jake with his girlfriend is hard. Bonnie Edwards brings together a mature couple with believable problem that pull you right into the story. The addition of family and friends, the animal shelter and a truely scary stalker-although probably not what you'd think - all make this a must read.
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