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707 Freedom #2
Freeing Jasper
The moment Jasper heard Emily Jenkins' sultry voice he was transfixed.
An instant and heated reaction that wound its way through his soul and warmed his skin. The inexplicable connection was broken as fast as it began. Emily has a son. Jasper doesn't "do" kids.
When her life spirals out of control, will Jasper be able to let go of his tragic past and save Emily and her son? Or has the Special Forces Soldier found his weakness - a history he cannot let go of?
Emily Jenkins lost her husband on the battlefield and was left to pick up the pieces of her broken heart while finding a way to raise her son alone.
Jasper Walker is known for being the playboy of his team. Professionally, he is a tier one assassin - a trained killer. Personally, he blows through women giving them no more than a week in his bed as he privately struggles to move on from the woman that is forever lost to him.
When their lives collide, Jasper finds out he's not the only one with secrets. There is more to the black-haired beauty Emily than a widowed single mother.
***
The 707 is an elite team of Army Commandos. A special Black Ops team known as the 707 research and development group. They have a two-person chain of command: their Commander and the President.
Meet the men of the 707: Lenox, Jasper, Levi, and Clark. Watch as they show us that sacrifice, commitment, and bravery are not just for the battlefield. Each man must fight to find and protect the women who are theirs.
Each book is a standalone, a look into the life of a Special Forces soldier's life and the code they live and die by.
An instant and heated reaction that wound its way through his soul and warmed his skin. The inexplicable connection was broken as fast as it began. Emily has a son. Jasper doesn't "do" kids.
When her life spirals out of control, will Jasper be able to let go of his tragic past and save Emily and her son? Or has the Special Forces Soldier found his weakness - a history he cannot let go of?
Emily Jenkins lost her husband on the battlefield and was left to pick up the pieces of her broken heart while finding a way to raise her son alone.
Jasper Walker is known for being the playboy of his team. Professionally, he is a tier one assassin - a trained killer. Personally, he blows through women giving them no more than a week in his bed as he privately struggles to move on from the woman that is forever lost to him.
When their lives collide, Jasper finds out he's not the only one with secrets. There is more to the black-haired beauty Emily than a widowed single mother.
***
The 707 is an elite team of Army Commandos. A special Black Ops team known as the 707 research and development group. They have a two-person chain of command: their Commander and the President.
Meet the men of the 707: Lenox, Jasper, Levi, and Clark. Watch as they show us that sacrifice, commitment, and bravery are not just for the battlefield. Each man must fight to find and protect the women who are theirs.
Each book is a standalone, a look into the life of a Special Forces soldier's life and the code they live and die by.
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July 13, 2020
I loved this story.
Jasper is part of a Black Ops group that doesn't exist. He meets Emily at Lily and Lennox's place (Book 1) and there's an instant attraction between them. But he has issues and pulls away from her.
This story tells how they overcome the issues and the danger that Lily is placed under.
It's an action packed read. There's a lot of humour too. And a sweet romance.
I'm looking forward to the next in the series!
Jasper is part of a Black Ops group that doesn't exist. He meets Emily at Lily and Lennox's place (Book 1) and there's an instant attraction between them. But he has issues and pulls away from her.
This story tells how they overcome the issues and the danger that Lily is placed under.
It's an action packed read. There's a lot of humour too. And a sweet romance.
I'm looking forward to the next in the series!
January 2, 2024
I have read this series over and over. It never gets old. It’s always fun to read.
Riley is one of my all time favorite authors. She writes damn well and her stories are creative and interesting to read.
Sometimes romance can get stale to read. So if you need a fresh series.
Def try the 707. Start w “Free”. This one is book 2.
Jasper and Emily are my absolute favorites. And cutie little Jason❤️❤️ Def read his adult book too!!!
Jason is in the Next Generation series, his book is “Finding Mercy”.
But I would suggest to start with Nick clark’s book “Saving Meadow” (book 1).
And while these are all standalone books you have tons of characters from the 707 series as well as their kids. So this is one of those series I would highly recommend reading in order.
MF✅
Single mom widow✅
Manwhore hot black ops mc✅
Mediumish spice✅
Kindle Unlimited ✅
Amazing audio book ✅
Finished series✅
Standalone ✅
Riley is one of my all time favorite authors. She writes damn well and her stories are creative and interesting to read.
Sometimes romance can get stale to read. So if you need a fresh series.
Def try the 707. Start w “Free”. This one is book 2.
Jasper and Emily are my absolute favorites. And cutie little Jason❤️❤️ Def read his adult book too!!!
Jason is in the Next Generation series, his book is “Finding Mercy”.
But I would suggest to start with Nick clark’s book “Saving Meadow” (book 1).
And while these are all standalone books you have tons of characters from the 707 series as well as their kids. So this is one of those series I would highly recommend reading in order.
MF✅
Single mom widow✅
Manwhore hot black ops mc✅
Mediumish spice✅
Kindle Unlimited ✅
Amazing audio book ✅
Finished series✅
Standalone ✅
March 5, 2019
3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK decent reads.
April 23, 2020
Freeing Jasper😢
Jasper’s story is the second in the 707 Freedom series and I’m kicking my own butt because I’ve seen Riley’s name around but held off reading her work but I’m fully immersed now and I’m not holding back😁
Jasper’s story is full of emotions. His past is so sad but when he meets Emily, he’s attracted to her but pulls back after finding out she has a child, but not for the reasons she’s thinking🤔 Suffice to say when he goes into the bank one afternoon and he sees Emily at the teller and in danger because of a bank heist...all bets are off and the kid gloves come off too 🥊
Loved this story and I’m looking forward to reading the next two❣️Read Freeing Jasper in the 707 boxset😍
Jasper’s story is the second in the 707 Freedom series and I’m kicking my own butt because I’ve seen Riley’s name around but held off reading her work but I’m fully immersed now and I’m not holding back😁
Jasper’s story is full of emotions. His past is so sad but when he meets Emily, he’s attracted to her but pulls back after finding out she has a child, but not for the reasons she’s thinking🤔 Suffice to say when he goes into the bank one afternoon and he sees Emily at the teller and in danger because of a bank heist...all bets are off and the kid gloves come off too 🥊
Loved this story and I’m looking forward to reading the next two❣️Read Freeing Jasper in the 707 boxset😍
December 15, 2017
I knew when I read Free that I was intrigued by Jasper and I knew there was story.
What I wasn't prepared for was how gut wrenched I'd be at the end of this book as I ugly cried until I FINALLY got my happy back. This author pulled you in and took you on a mission that is beyond your imagination.
The innocent first meeting of Emily to Jasper to the way he comes to her rescue time and time again. As Emily is crawling in deeper and deeper under his skin Jasper is making every excuse he can.
Can't wait to learn more about this group of men!!!!
What I wasn't prepared for was how gut wrenched I'd be at the end of this book as I ugly cried until I FINALLY got my happy back. This author pulled you in and took you on a mission that is beyond your imagination.
The innocent first meeting of Emily to Jasper to the way he comes to her rescue time and time again. As Emily is crawling in deeper and deeper under his skin Jasper is making every excuse he can.
Can't wait to learn more about this group of men!!!!
December 23, 2023
This was book 2 in the
"707 Freedom"
series. This was a pretty good read. The moment Jasper Walker hears Emily Jenkins' sultry voice, it’s like a punch to the gut. An instant and heated reaction that winds its way through his heart and warms his skin. Then he hears the one word capable of breaking that electrifying connection: “son.” After losing her husband on the battlefield, Emily was left to pick up the pieces of her broken heart while raising her son alone. I really liked both of these characters. Jasper is emotionally scarred but learned through his training how to push every emotion out of his head to succeed in his mission. His role for their assignments is that of assassin which he can do without a second thought. I loved how the team takes care of each other. Emily works at a bank when she comes face to face with a bank robber. Jasper was there and steps in, but it exposes the 707 team as he calls two of them in for assistance. He tries to stay away but Emily is friends with Lenox and Lily, so she'll be hard to avoid. But the robbery didn't feel right there's something else going on, so he'll step in to watch over Emily and her son. This was a good read that I also listened to on audio. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading and listening to the next book in this series.
November 30, 2017
Love this story. A realistic look at men in special operations and the women who love them.
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July 13, 2022
Loved this story and the characters. This one has the love and suspense you want.
I enjoyed the way the story flowed and the way it ended.
I enjoyed the way the story flowed and the way it ended.
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May 15, 2025DNF I’m in such a huge reading slump it’s crazy gonna go read fourth wing or wicked or something
November 19, 2025
Se supone que es suspense romántico, pero realmente se dedica sobre todo a contarte una historia de romántica contemporánea, la acción es mínima.
Jasper forma parte de un equipo de operaciones encubiertas (Black Ops), el 707. Se supone que es alegre y feliz, muy ligón, pero Emily, amiga de la mujer de un compañero de trabajo, sabe ver que en el fondo hay dolor y tristeza. Emily es viuda... y madre. Aunque Jasper se siente atraído por ella (y el sentimiento es mutuo), no puede con eso del niño.
La cosa es que Jasper mantiene la distancia... unas semanas. Luego Emily corre peligro y de ahí que Jasper estreche lazos con ella, al tiempo que la protege. Escenas de acción y peligro diría que hay dos y para de contar. Bastante breves, todo se resuelve rápido. No hay espacio para eso que tanto gusta a los lectores de suspense, que es hacernos preguntas.
Reseña algo más amplia, en mi blog.
Jasper forma parte de un equipo de operaciones encubiertas (Black Ops), el 707. Se supone que es alegre y feliz, muy ligón, pero Emily, amiga de la mujer de un compañero de trabajo, sabe ver que en el fondo hay dolor y tristeza. Emily es viuda... y madre. Aunque Jasper se siente atraído por ella (y el sentimiento es mutuo), no puede con eso del niño.
La cosa es que Jasper mantiene la distancia... unas semanas. Luego Emily corre peligro y de ahí que Jasper estreche lazos con ella, al tiempo que la protege. Escenas de acción y peligro diría que hay dos y para de contar. Bastante breves, todo se resuelve rápido. No hay espacio para eso que tanto gusta a los lectores de suspense, que es hacernos preguntas.
Reseña algo más amplia, en mi blog.
May 19, 2020
Emily was a good character... consistent throughout. Liked Connor too.
Why do we have to know about the man-whore's whoring ways? It doesn't add to the story. And him commenting "I was always worried my man-whoring would catch up to me..." ( or something like that ) doesn't make it any better. I am so sick of this. Truly. I do get that these people are not gonna be virgins... but I don't want to know about it... I am all for an HEA where I'm not concerned that the male is going to get bored of one vagina for the rest of his life. Not one where he has supped at the cornucopia of cunts and wants a loyalty card that is redeemable at any point.
But... didn't hate it.
Why do we have to know about the man-whore's whoring ways? It doesn't add to the story. And him commenting "I was always worried my man-whoring would catch up to me..." ( or something like that ) doesn't make it any better. I am so sick of this. Truly. I do get that these people are not gonna be virgins... but I don't want to know about it... I am all for an HEA where I'm not concerned that the male is going to get bored of one vagina for the rest of his life. Not one where he has supped at the cornucopia of cunts and wants a loyalty card that is redeemable at any point.
But... didn't hate it.
November 28, 2017
Jasper is part of a black ops team. A team for all purposes that doesn't exist. As a matter of fact, on the books Jasper was listed as working at the 707 research battalion where he tracked supplies and inventory. When he meets Emily it doesn't cross her mind that he would do anything else, she believed her late husband and friends when they told her what happened around the army base, so why should she believe anything different, that all changed the day Jasper decided to take over her life.
Jasper tried to stay away from Emily, he really did. He desired her, but it went beyond that. When she looked at him, she seemed to look beyond his drop-dead, sexy surface and actually see him. For the first time a woman looked past his superficial and wasn't out to just use him. That ramped up Jaspers attraction to Emily tenfold. Unfortunately as much as he wanted her, he wasn't good for her. Emily has a son and Jasper couldn't give her what she really needs, a family. However, when Emily's past comes knocking and danger is waving a gun in her face, Jasper feels his protective instincts kick in and he just can't stay away.
Emily is torn between the manwhore stories she's heard about Jasper and the protective man who shows up to save her. Emily already had and lost a husband to the military so she is familiar with protective men, but Jasper is a whole new level she wasn't prepared for. When Emily finally concedes to him helping her deal with her past mistakes she unwittingly decides not to concede her heart in the process. She has her son to worry about and Jasper could do more damage by her side than he realizes. If only life was easy and hearts were easily mended.
The comradery between the Black Ops men is easy to read without it being too over the top macho. Riley Edwards writes this series with just enough relationship, action, and spice that you will want to read the rest of the series to catch up on the previous relationships and read future books to find out what happens to the rest of the Black Ops.
Jasper tried to stay away from Emily, he really did. He desired her, but it went beyond that. When she looked at him, she seemed to look beyond his drop-dead, sexy surface and actually see him. For the first time a woman looked past his superficial and wasn't out to just use him. That ramped up Jaspers attraction to Emily tenfold. Unfortunately as much as he wanted her, he wasn't good for her. Emily has a son and Jasper couldn't give her what she really needs, a family. However, when Emily's past comes knocking and danger is waving a gun in her face, Jasper feels his protective instincts kick in and he just can't stay away.
Emily is torn between the manwhore stories she's heard about Jasper and the protective man who shows up to save her. Emily already had and lost a husband to the military so she is familiar with protective men, but Jasper is a whole new level she wasn't prepared for. When Emily finally concedes to him helping her deal with her past mistakes she unwittingly decides not to concede her heart in the process. She has her son to worry about and Jasper could do more damage by her side than he realizes. If only life was easy and hearts were easily mended.
The comradery between the Black Ops men is easy to read without it being too over the top macho. Riley Edwards writes this series with just enough relationship, action, and spice that you will want to read the rest of the series to catch up on the previous relationships and read future books to find out what happens to the rest of the Black Ops.
November 29, 2017
What a way to start a tale! It is like a shootout at the OK Corral then gets more nerve-wracking from there. Then the action really heated up in all ways. Love it!
Freeing Jasper
is my first book by Riley Edwards—I need more…like now. There is nothing better than a group of Black Ops, hot alpha men to make my day.
Freeing Jasper is Jasper Walker’s story and the second book in the Black Ops series. Jasper is a fascinating guy. He is a man who is emotionally scarred but learned through his training how to push every emotion out of his head to succeed in his mission. His role for their assignments is that of assassin which he can do without a second thought. His allegiance is to his team and keeping them safe.
Emily Jenkins has the ability to change Jasper if he lets her. Unfortunately, as a widow and single mom, she also has the one thing that Jasper avoids at all costs—a child. Emily has secrets of her own that center around her marriage, her son, and bad decisions made in her past.
Jasper and Emily are the perfect complements to one another. It turns out that they rotate being strong when the other needs someone. Both characters are loyal and inspire loyalty among their friends. The friends are wonderful ancillary characters. It is fun to see how they all meld together in some ways but remain separate too.
Riley Edwards does an excellent job showcasing the life of a special operations team. The kind of men they are and how they must remove personal feelings from the goal of a mission. She also shows how their women and significant others must adjust their life to love these men. Freeing Jasper is a book that I will read again. It works fine as a standalone; however, you will want to know Shane’s story though. Trust me! Currently, the first book in the series is free with Kindle Unlimited or $1.99. Freeing Jasper is only $.99. You can’t go wrong with either purchase. Now I’m waiting patiently for the next book in the series and checking out Ms. Edwards’ other offerings.
Freeing Jasper is Jasper Walker’s story and the second book in the Black Ops series. Jasper is a fascinating guy. He is a man who is emotionally scarred but learned through his training how to push every emotion out of his head to succeed in his mission. His role for their assignments is that of assassin which he can do without a second thought. His allegiance is to his team and keeping them safe.
Emily Jenkins has the ability to change Jasper if he lets her. Unfortunately, as a widow and single mom, she also has the one thing that Jasper avoids at all costs—a child. Emily has secrets of her own that center around her marriage, her son, and bad decisions made in her past.
Jasper and Emily are the perfect complements to one another. It turns out that they rotate being strong when the other needs someone. Both characters are loyal and inspire loyalty among their friends. The friends are wonderful ancillary characters. It is fun to see how they all meld together in some ways but remain separate too.
Riley Edwards does an excellent job showcasing the life of a special operations team. The kind of men they are and how they must remove personal feelings from the goal of a mission. She also shows how their women and significant others must adjust their life to love these men. Freeing Jasper is a book that I will read again. It works fine as a standalone; however, you will want to know Shane’s story though. Trust me! Currently, the first book in the series is free with Kindle Unlimited or $1.99. Freeing Jasper is only $.99. You can’t go wrong with either purchase. Now I’m waiting patiently for the next book in the series and checking out Ms. Edwards’ other offerings.
December 18, 2017
4.5 stars!! This was a fantastic book!! Life got in the way so it took me longer then it should to read but in all honesty this could be one of my one trip reads!!
This is the second book of the series but can be read as a stand alone, which I have done. But now I am super curious about Lennox and Lily!!!
Ok so this story is about a team of men, for all intents and purposes do not exist, that make up a special ops team. One man, named Jasper, is a hard ass man whore but he is sooo good at it. Until one night he meets his match, the girl who changes the game, Emily!! And well Emily hasn’t had a man in so long she actually forgets what it feels like and Jasper looks like just the man to scratch her itch. Except they both have a past, one they each have to deal with before moving on...
This is a great story!! I enjoyed this couple very much and the men in this story make me want to read more!! Jasper is what every girl wants in a bad boy and we are all
jealous of Emily and how she gets to fix said bad boy. The story can be a little predictable and bcuz everyone has a nickname and some people come out of nowhere I find myself going back and reading trying to find out who this person was. But I loved the sexual tension and the protective love that spilled out. I am glad Emily gave in instead of fighting everything a man tries to do for her like most books.
The humor in this book was perfect. The group of people were like a family and I quite enjoyed that. Jason was just the cutest guy!! I can’t wait to hear more about this crew!!
This is the second book of the series but can be read as a stand alone, which I have done. But now I am super curious about Lennox and Lily!!!
Ok so this story is about a team of men, for all intents and purposes do not exist, that make up a special ops team. One man, named Jasper, is a hard ass man whore but he is sooo good at it. Until one night he meets his match, the girl who changes the game, Emily!! And well Emily hasn’t had a man in so long she actually forgets what it feels like and Jasper looks like just the man to scratch her itch. Except they both have a past, one they each have to deal with before moving on...
This is a great story!! I enjoyed this couple very much and the men in this story make me want to read more!! Jasper is what every girl wants in a bad boy and we are all
jealous of Emily and how she gets to fix said bad boy. The story can be a little predictable and bcuz everyone has a nickname and some people come out of nowhere I find myself going back and reading trying to find out who this person was. But I loved the sexual tension and the protective love that spilled out. I am glad Emily gave in instead of fighting everything a man tries to do for her like most books.
The humor in this book was perfect. The group of people were like a family and I quite enjoyed that. Jason was just the cutest guy!! I can’t wait to hear more about this crew!!
November 26, 2017
I am digging the Black Ops series! Freeing Jasper will get underneath your skin. We met Jasper in Shane and Lily's story. He helped the two figure out that they needed each other and not push each other away. Now is Jasper's time to tell you what demons he has to face everyday. Emily blew into his life and he was ready to make a move, until he found out Emily has a son.
They battle that these two go fighting against their attraction. The danger lurking around with Emily's past coming in full blast. The action that the men of the Black Ops team will do to save each other and their extended family. A lots of hot military men that will have you swooning so hard that you have to stay sitting. The sexy scenes were scorching! Everything you want and more was happening behind closed doors.
My heart hurt for Jasper when he spilled out his secret. The question everyone will want to know, will the truth finally set Jasper free? Or with the chains of guilt keep him locked in his own prison forever? This must read book will definitely be on your re-read list!
They battle that these two go fighting against their attraction. The danger lurking around with Emily's past coming in full blast. The action that the men of the Black Ops team will do to save each other and their extended family. A lots of hot military men that will have you swooning so hard that you have to stay sitting. The sexy scenes were scorching! Everything you want and more was happening behind closed doors.
My heart hurt for Jasper when he spilled out his secret. The question everyone will want to know, will the truth finally set Jasper free? Or with the chains of guilt keep him locked in his own prison forever? This must read book will definitely be on your re-read list!
November 27, 2017
Genre: Romance - Suspense, Military
Stand Alone: Yes
Part of a Series: Yes - Book 2 of the 707 Freedom Black Ops series (Same series, different couple)
POV: Jasper and Emily
Steam Level: Quite Warm
4.5/5
I love Jasper. I loved him in Lily and Lennox's book and I loved his book. Jasper is a sexy playboy with hurt lurking in his soul. A hurt we know about from reading Free but come to know and understand the depth of in his and Emily's book. Emily is a widow and a single mom who puts her son first and doesn't have time for Jasper's fear of children. The push and pull between Emily and jasper and their feelings and fears is emotional, heart-breaking, and beautiful. I love the relationship between the guys and how they stand up for each other while also caring enough to call each other out on their crap. Overall Freeing Jasper is about love, loss, friendship, forgiveness and trust. Once I started it I didn't want to put it down and cannot wait to read more of this series and these strong, sexy, and sweet men and the women who love them. This is an excellent series that will suck you in and take you on a wild ride.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Stand Alone: Yes
Part of a Series: Yes - Book 2 of the 707 Freedom Black Ops series (Same series, different couple)
POV: Jasper and Emily
Steam Level: Quite Warm
4.5/5
I love Jasper. I loved him in Lily and Lennox's book and I loved his book. Jasper is a sexy playboy with hurt lurking in his soul. A hurt we know about from reading Free but come to know and understand the depth of in his and Emily's book. Emily is a widow and a single mom who puts her son first and doesn't have time for Jasper's fear of children. The push and pull between Emily and jasper and their feelings and fears is emotional, heart-breaking, and beautiful. I love the relationship between the guys and how they stand up for each other while also caring enough to call each other out on their crap. Overall Freeing Jasper is about love, loss, friendship, forgiveness and trust. Once I started it I didn't want to put it down and cannot wait to read more of this series and these strong, sexy, and sweet men and the women who love them. This is an excellent series that will suck you in and take you on a wild ride.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary review.
December 10, 2017
This is the second book in The 707 Freedom Series. This series covers the men of a black ops unit that deploys at a moment’s notice with missions of utmost secrecy and the women that love them. Another smoking hot roller coaster ride that had me on the edge of my seat! I loved every minute of it.
I fell in love with Jasper in Free, and couldn’t wait for his book, and let me tell you this book didn’t disappoint. Jasper is an outrageous flirt and is known as a man-whore. The women that he is with know from the beginning that there are no promises of a relationship. Until he meets Emily. He has set his sights on Emily until he finds out she is a mom. He has his reasons for not wanting to get involved with her and he has a painful past that he holds tight to the vest.
Emily is a widow of a military officer and has a six-year-old son that is her life. Emily also has secrets that she keeps until her past comes back to haunt her and puts her and her son in danger. This puts Jasper in alpha protection mode and he must make decisions that will change his life and Emily’s. The secondary characters provide strong performances and are a great supporting cast!
I don’t want to get into the story as it needs to be experienced on its own. There are secrets, kidnapping, bank robberies, tears, sexual tension, push and pull between the characters as well as smoking hot love scenes between Emily and Jasper. My heart hurt for both Emily and Jasper as their pasts and truths were brought to light. This book had all the feels and I choked up a few times. I was happy it was told in the dual point of view voice, so I was able to get inside their heads! The writing was smooth without pause or drag. It flowed well from one crazy adventure to the next. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next!
If you love military romance like I do, give this well written romantic suspense novel a read!
ARC kindly provided for an honest review.
I fell in love with Jasper in Free, and couldn’t wait for his book, and let me tell you this book didn’t disappoint. Jasper is an outrageous flirt and is known as a man-whore. The women that he is with know from the beginning that there are no promises of a relationship. Until he meets Emily. He has set his sights on Emily until he finds out she is a mom. He has his reasons for not wanting to get involved with her and he has a painful past that he holds tight to the vest.
Emily is a widow of a military officer and has a six-year-old son that is her life. Emily also has secrets that she keeps until her past comes back to haunt her and puts her and her son in danger. This puts Jasper in alpha protection mode and he must make decisions that will change his life and Emily’s. The secondary characters provide strong performances and are a great supporting cast!
I don’t want to get into the story as it needs to be experienced on its own. There are secrets, kidnapping, bank robberies, tears, sexual tension, push and pull between the characters as well as smoking hot love scenes between Emily and Jasper. My heart hurt for both Emily and Jasper as their pasts and truths were brought to light. This book had all the feels and I choked up a few times. I was happy it was told in the dual point of view voice, so I was able to get inside their heads! The writing was smooth without pause or drag. It flowed well from one crazy adventure to the next. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next!
If you love military romance like I do, give this well written romantic suspense novel a read!
ARC kindly provided for an honest review.
August 10, 2024
**audio review**
Jasper has a past filled with regret and heartache. He feels responsible for the events of just what it was a tragic event. When Emily walks into his life it’s like a ray of sunshine but once he finds out she has a son he lets his past hold him back.
This story is filled with a lot emotion and heart. Sometimes we let the guilt eat away at us instead of forgiving ourselves. And that’s just what Jasper needs to do. Forgive himself and move forward. With the help of Emily and his friends Jasper grows and learns how to forgive himself and build a life that it’s just filled with the 707. Emily and Jasper have fiery chemistry that is undeniable. Their love story is sweet and sexy and filled with loads of romance.
Troy Duran and CJ Bloom did another fantastic job voicing these characters. They brought all the emotion to Riley Edwards words.
I love these men of the 707 and how they love with their whole hearts and will do anything for the woman they love. It’s a treat learning about each of them while there is still some danger and angst mixed in. I mean who doesn’t love a good suspense and action romance.
Jasper has a past filled with regret and heartache. He feels responsible for the events of just what it was a tragic event. When Emily walks into his life it’s like a ray of sunshine but once he finds out she has a son he lets his past hold him back.
This story is filled with a lot emotion and heart. Sometimes we let the guilt eat away at us instead of forgiving ourselves. And that’s just what Jasper needs to do. Forgive himself and move forward. With the help of Emily and his friends Jasper grows and learns how to forgive himself and build a life that it’s just filled with the 707. Emily and Jasper have fiery chemistry that is undeniable. Their love story is sweet and sexy and filled with loads of romance.
Troy Duran and CJ Bloom did another fantastic job voicing these characters. They brought all the emotion to Riley Edwards words.
I love these men of the 707 and how they love with their whole hearts and will do anything for the woman they love. It’s a treat learning about each of them while there is still some danger and angst mixed in. I mean who doesn’t love a good suspense and action romance.
November 27, 2017
A wonderfully written novel, Freeing Jasper is every bit as good as "Free", book one of the Black Ops series.
If you don't instantly fall in love with Jasper I'd be surprised. But I call dibs 🤷🏻♀️ so y'all can take a seat. :)
Seriously, though, Riley brings such life to her characters that it's nearly impossible to not get fully sucked in.
While this book doesn't have as much high stakes, adrenaline spiking scenes you're still going to be biting your nails and holding your breath!
Wonderfully written story, with fabulous characters to boot!
If you don't instantly fall in love with Jasper I'd be surprised. But I call dibs 🤷🏻♀️ so y'all can take a seat. :)
Seriously, though, Riley brings such life to her characters that it's nearly impossible to not get fully sucked in.
While this book doesn't have as much high stakes, adrenaline spiking scenes you're still going to be biting your nails and holding your breath!
Wonderfully written story, with fabulous characters to boot!
January 13, 2021
The four men in this series are in my opinion the perfect book boyfriends. I loved Jasper because he was a broken character but he loved Emily more than life.
I have to be honest. I read Ethan's book before this one and it was weird seeing this men who were 50 years old in his book be younger. Not only were they younger but of course their thinking was different and they okayed a huge role where as in the next generation they play a smaller role.
Love K
I have to be honest. I read Ethan's book before this one and it was weird seeing this men who were 50 years old in his book be younger. Not only were they younger but of course their thinking was different and they okayed a huge role where as in the next generation they play a smaller role.
Love K
April 2, 2021
This one was better than the last for me. Sure Jasper had his issues, but he dealt with them by the end of the book and he let Emily know what they were pretty quickly. I think them having to deal with Emily being in danger speed things up in a good way, Jasper had to let her know he was all in, but he needed her patience. Then by words and actions Jasper let Emily know he was in for both her and Jason.
March 1, 2020
I think Jasper is my favorite 707 man. He is so approachable, funny, loyal as hell. And enters Emily. I love this series . Emily's strong presence gives our playboy Jasper a run for his money. Oh...and Jason is so much a part of Emily's world. He wanted to back off, but he couldn't. Emily was the reason Jasper could actually think of himself as a family man.
December 7, 2023
4.5 ⭐
Well damn. The way this book wrapped up had me all up in my feelings! Lol Soooo good and pure. I feel like the author really invested in walking us through that transformation. 💙💙 So, for that this book definitely went from a solid 4 to a 4.5. 🥰🥰
Well damn. The way this book wrapped up had me all up in my feelings! Lol Soooo good and pure. I feel like the author really invested in walking us through that transformation. 💙💙 So, for that this book definitely went from a solid 4 to a 4.5. 🥰🥰
October 4, 2024
for a free audible book , this series is pretty good. I do feel like the stories are rushed into what you feel like will be an epic fight, just to have a let down. But overall I enjoyed the book and the narrators.
September 5, 2020
I really liked this one! 4.5 stars
November 8, 2021
3.75 Stars
January 27, 2023
Emily Jenkins is a widowed single mom. Her late husband was in the military.
Jasper Walker is a strong and handsome special forces solider.
When the two meet at mutual friends house they can’t seem to get each other out of their thoughts.
When Emily finds herself in some trouble, Jasper can’t help but to step in and take care of things.
I loved the storyline and all of the characters. I love that there is an edge of suspense while including the romance. Being able to watch both Emily and especially Jasper heal. The listened along with the audio and the narrators did a wonderful job of really getting you into the story. I highly recommend the book and audio.
Jasper Walker is a strong and handsome special forces solider.
When the two meet at mutual friends house they can’t seem to get each other out of their thoughts.
When Emily finds herself in some trouble, Jasper can’t help but to step in and take care of things.
I loved the storyline and all of the characters. I love that there is an edge of suspense while including the romance. Being able to watch both Emily and especially Jasper heal. The listened along with the audio and the narrators did a wonderful job of really getting you into the story. I highly recommend the book and audio.
April 29, 2024
Freeing Jasper: A Black Ops Romance: 707 Freedom Series Book 2 is by Riley Edwards.
Jasper does not relate to women except as one-night stands. He also does not have anything to do with children. Only the guys know the truth about that. Jasper had gotten his best friend, Liz, pregnant and then ran out on her. When he decided to return, she had died in childbirth as had the baby.
When he met Emily at a group party, he was very interested until she mentioned her son. Then, he ignored her. She, in turn, wrote him off as her son came first. However, he felt something was off and for the next month, he watched her house at night. His watching paid off as her ex-husband Liam turned up. He wanted something she had of his and would do anything to get it back. Emily and Jason went under his protection. Would it be enough?
Jasper does not relate to women except as one-night stands. He also does not have anything to do with children. Only the guys know the truth about that. Jasper had gotten his best friend, Liz, pregnant and then ran out on her. When he decided to return, she had died in childbirth as had the baby.
When he met Emily at a group party, he was very interested until she mentioned her son. Then, he ignored her. She, in turn, wrote him off as her son came first. However, he felt something was off and for the next month, he watched her house at night. His watching paid off as her ex-husband Liam turned up. He wanted something she had of his and would do anything to get it back. Emily and Jason went under his protection. Would it be enough?
August 25, 2018
3.5 Stars on this one, too. I enjoy the writing and I love Jasper’s character. I get his aversion to kids, but I really think it was a bit over the top. Accidents happen and childbirth is dangerous. There was nothing he could have done to change the outcome. It seems like he felt bad about how he left the situation and latched his guilt onto that issue. Baby momma’s family was amazingly accepting of Jasper and that almost seemed too easy. The suspense story line was well woven through the entire book. This was a fun one to read.
October 12, 2024
Freeing Jasper
Oh my word! I was on the hunt for something different and that is what I found with Riley's books.
To say I am in love with this series and all her other works is an understatement.
I have binged on each and everyone of her books and love each and everyone.
Hot, steamy, sexy, sizzling with hot alpha males. I am in heaven.
Oh my word! I was on the hunt for something different and that is what I found with Riley's books.
To say I am in love with this series and all her other works is an understatement.
I have binged on each and everyone of her books and love each and everyone.
Hot, steamy, sexy, sizzling with hot alpha males. I am in heaven.
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