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Take Two
She’s learned to live without him.
He’s learned he can’t live without her.
A year ago Natalie Tucker’s life unexpectedly crumbled
from beneath her. Since then she’s rebuilt, moved on and
tried never to think of him again.
Now Jackson Banner’s life is crumbling beneath him. He’s trying
to save his company, his family, and his name. He also realizes
that he made the biggest mistake of his life when he let Natalie go.
It’s clear he can’t live without her, but it seems she’s learned to live
without him just fine.
How can he possibly save his company, keep his job and get the girl
he knows he can’t live without?
If you love a heroine who must forgive in order to trust again,
a hero who can admit when he’s wrong and fights for what he wants,
then you’re ready for Jackson and Natalie.
Get your copy today!
He’s learned he can’t live without her.
A year ago Natalie Tucker’s life unexpectedly crumbled
from beneath her. Since then she’s rebuilt, moved on and
tried never to think of him again.
Now Jackson Banner’s life is crumbling beneath him. He’s trying
to save his company, his family, and his name. He also realizes
that he made the biggest mistake of his life when he let Natalie go.
It’s clear he can’t live without her, but it seems she’s learned to live
without him just fine.
How can he possibly save his company, keep his job and get the girl
he knows he can’t live without?
If you love a heroine who must forgive in order to trust again,
a hero who can admit when he’s wrong and fights for what he wants,
then you’re ready for Jackson and Natalie.
Get your copy today!
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 22, 2019
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About the author
Susan Warner
77 books106 followersSusan Warner was born in New Bern, North Carolina. These days she lives in the melting pot of the United States, New York. She writes about sweet small-town romance as a way to remember her roots. She has been blessed with four grown children and a man who cares about her enough to understand when the voices start-up in her head, it’s time for her to go to work.
She originally started telling stories to her kids to benefit from learning about country values even though they weren’t raised there. As time went on, she found others who wanted to hear her stories. Stories that believe in the goodness of people, the sanctity of love, and understand that forgiveness and compassion make us better human beings.
When Susan isn’t writing, she reads voraciously, volunteers to help the homeless and animals when she can, and is eternally trying to get the gauge right in her knitting.
She originally started telling stories to her kids to benefit from learning about country values even though they weren’t raised there. As time went on, she found others who wanted to hear her stories. Stories that believe in the goodness of people, the sanctity of love, and understand that forgiveness and compassion make us better human beings.
When Susan isn’t writing, she reads voraciously, volunteers to help the homeless and animals when she can, and is eternally trying to get the gauge right in her knitting.
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April 18, 2020
*sigh*
I really hate to write this review on this one...but here it goes.
The synopsis of this story really appealed to me. I love a good story where one of the characters messes up with the other and has to grovel when they've realized what they did wrong. However, when it comes to this one...there really wasn't much groveling. For a year Jackson tried to find a way to get Natalie back, and yet for all his business smarts his grand idea is to take a hiatus from his company and let his be run into the ground???
I was a bit confused as to why the family, every single member, would turn to Natalie with their problems. For the matriarch she turns to Natalie to help bring Jackson back into the fold of the company. The 2 cousins go to Natalie when they get caught in a bind when one of their clients starts to blackmail them. Then the aunt goes to Natalie to fix the problem for her kids because if the grandmother finds out she'll disown them and if Jackson finds out he'll use it as it weapon to see them out of the company... So why Natalie? I think if there would've been an epilogue to kind of give the reader a chance to see how Natalie fit in with the family and the bonds she might've made with them could've given us a better idea.
Honestly, I'm not sure what these two characters did during the first 2 years they were "dating" because obviously it wasn't getting to know each other since neither one seemed to have any idea of how their family life was growing up, just like neither one seemed to know each other's ideas of what they considered romantic. Throughout the story I wanted to throttle Natalie for her hypocrisy. She's constantly on Jackson's case about being honest and truthful, yet when the cousin's issues are brought to her, and they're big ones that could have negative impacts on the company, rather than tell Jackson she keeps all the secrets to herself promising she'll get Jackson to fix them....but someway somehow she plans to do this without telling him....
The story pretty much ends with none of the problems being fixed. Or at least not that the reader gets to read about (unless the solution is later on in the series?) and all we get is a "I love you and always love you" kind of ending that just comes out of nowhere considering they went from Natalie wanting to hide their reconciliation from the public but also determined to not give him another chance.
I really hate to write this review on this one...but here it goes.
The synopsis of this story really appealed to me. I love a good story where one of the characters messes up with the other and has to grovel when they've realized what they did wrong. However, when it comes to this one...there really wasn't much groveling. For a year Jackson tried to find a way to get Natalie back, and yet for all his business smarts his grand idea is to take a hiatus from his company and let his be run into the ground???
I was a bit confused as to why the family, every single member, would turn to Natalie with their problems. For the matriarch she turns to Natalie to help bring Jackson back into the fold of the company. The 2 cousins go to Natalie when they get caught in a bind when one of their clients starts to blackmail them. Then the aunt goes to Natalie to fix the problem for her kids because if the grandmother finds out she'll disown them and if Jackson finds out he'll use it as it weapon to see them out of the company... So why Natalie? I think if there would've been an epilogue to kind of give the reader a chance to see how Natalie fit in with the family and the bonds she might've made with them could've given us a better idea.
Honestly, I'm not sure what these two characters did during the first 2 years they were "dating" because obviously it wasn't getting to know each other since neither one seemed to have any idea of how their family life was growing up, just like neither one seemed to know each other's ideas of what they considered romantic. Throughout the story I wanted to throttle Natalie for her hypocrisy. She's constantly on Jackson's case about being honest and truthful, yet when the cousin's issues are brought to her, and they're big ones that could have negative impacts on the company, rather than tell Jackson she keeps all the secrets to herself promising she'll get Jackson to fix them....but someway somehow she plans to do this without telling him....
The story pretty much ends with none of the problems being fixed. Or at least not that the reader gets to read about (unless the solution is later on in the series?) and all we get is a "I love you and always love you" kind of ending that just comes out of nowhere considering they went from Natalie wanting to hide their reconciliation from the public but also determined to not give him another chance.
December 11, 2021
The couple: Jackson and Natalie
Romance genre: seond chance; clean
Series: Love Endures
Length: 190 pages
Plot:
Commentary: It took the whole story to even figure out what happened. He gave her a box, there was a key in it - presumably, he was asking her to move in - she made a joke about them getting married (or was she seriously proposing?) and he broke up with her? Took off? Went cold? She was offended or took it as a brush off and then they were broken up? I think that's what happened, although there are some specific missing. There was a big deal about one of the cousins knowing what was in the box (shades of Se7en). Why was Natalie so upset that the cousin didn't tell her beforehand? Why was it such a production that after two years together he asked her to move in? And he was so baffled that she might be thinking marriage after two years? Really? The whole plot regarding the break-up was so fuzzy.
Natalie and Jackson didn't really seem to know each other at all. They knew next-to-nothing about each other's childhoods, for all that Natalie knew his whole family. How do you hang out with someone for two years and know that little about them?
What in the world was their business? I feel like I should know that since 3/4 of the book talked about the business and what each person was doing in the business.
Very abrupt ending with so many loose threads! The plot in general was a little messy.
Grammar/formatting: Some spelling errors - "coo" instead of "coup," "water torcher" instead of "water torture"
Next book in the series: Love Me: A Second Chance Sweet Romance
Romance genre: seond chance; clean
Series: Love Endures
Length: 190 pages
Plot:
Commentary: It took the whole story to even figure out what happened. He gave her a box, there was a key in it - presumably, he was asking her to move in - she made a joke about them getting married (or was she seriously proposing?) and he broke up with her? Took off? Went cold? She was offended or took it as a brush off and then they were broken up? I think that's what happened, although there are some specific missing. There was a big deal about one of the cousins knowing what was in the box (shades of Se7en). Why was Natalie so upset that the cousin didn't tell her beforehand? Why was it such a production that after two years together he asked her to move in? And he was so baffled that she might be thinking marriage after two years? Really? The whole plot regarding the break-up was so fuzzy.
Natalie and Jackson didn't really seem to know each other at all. They knew next-to-nothing about each other's childhoods, for all that Natalie knew his whole family. How do you hang out with someone for two years and know that little about them?
What in the world was their business? I feel like I should know that since 3/4 of the book talked about the business and what each person was doing in the business.
Very abrupt ending with so many loose threads! The plot in general was a little messy.
Grammar/formatting: Some spelling errors - "coo" instead of "coup," "water torcher" instead of "water torture"
Next book in the series: Love Me: A Second Chance Sweet Romance
December 10, 2019
Jackson really got things a bit twisted. His first wife was flash and show, and died suddenly in an accident.
Natalie was the kind of woman to build a life with. Instead of that, he panicked and left. The best thing he did in that time away was adopt a three legged very zen dog.
Jackson may be a rain maker, but the family does not seem to appreciate his skills or his setting boundaries for them on how they can and cannot use company funds - those pesky laws .
Does a socially awkward CEO deserve to have a sweet gal with a good heart back n his life? Probably not. If the dog is on his side, maybe he has a chance. Given the awesome way Natalie cooks, the dog is smart enough to try to stay with Natalie whether or not Jackson does.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Natalie was the kind of woman to build a life with. Instead of that, he panicked and left. The best thing he did in that time away was adopt a three legged very zen dog.
Jackson may be a rain maker, but the family does not seem to appreciate his skills or his setting boundaries for them on how they can and cannot use company funds - those pesky laws .
Does a socially awkward CEO deserve to have a sweet gal with a good heart back n his life? Probably not. If the dog is on his side, maybe he has a chance. Given the awesome way Natalie cooks, the dog is smart enough to try to stay with Natalie whether or not Jackson does.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 19, 2020
Jackson Banner might be the CEO of his family's business but he has no clue what to do when he has a good woman who wants to marry him. He realizes he screwed up with his reaction with Natalie. Natalie Tucker has move on in her life, but it's odd Jackson's grandmother is asking here for a favor to take something to him. It seems weird that his family is asking her (his ex) as a go-between , I can understand that to a point, I got along great with my ex inlaws . It's also strange that Jackson pretty much assumes that Natalie will just drop everything just for him. In my opinion that makes him a jerk but he can only get better. As the title state , this is a second chance romance and Jackson will need his A game to get Natalie back. Your going to have to read to see how it all ends. But be prepared of his family of as*holes.
April 27, 2020
Take Two is a the first book I have read from Susan Warner and I am excited to add her to my bookshelf.
Jackson and Natalie's journey will take your emotions on a roller coaster ride that will leave your heart racing. Natalie loves Jackson but is hurt by his rejection. Jackson realized to late that he make a mistake and now doing everything he can to get Natalie back. Natalie is a strong woman. She has done her best to get past her feeling for Jackson, now she won't put up with anything.
I fell in love with all the characters in the story not just Jackson and Natalie. The chemistry and relationships makes the story enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Jackson and Natalie's journey will take your emotions on a roller coaster ride that will leave your heart racing. Natalie loves Jackson but is hurt by his rejection. Jackson realized to late that he make a mistake and now doing everything he can to get Natalie back. Natalie is a strong woman. She has done her best to get past her feeling for Jackson, now she won't put up with anything.
I fell in love with all the characters in the story not just Jackson and Natalie. The chemistry and relationships makes the story enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 10, 2019
This storyline was familiar to me, with Natalie being the trusted non family member that everyone went to for help. In this case her past relationship with Jackson and her close relationship with the matriarch of the business made Natalie the go to person.
Jackson ended the relationship with Natalie a year ago and hurt her deeply. He came back in the guise of saving their family company but was really there to win back Natalie.
Their relationship was stiff at best and very slow to heat up again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Jackson ended the relationship with Natalie a year ago and hurt her deeply. He came back in the guise of saving their family company but was really there to win back Natalie.
Their relationship was stiff at best and very slow to heat up again.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 19, 2019
Jackson and Natalie had been a perfect pair, but when Natalie proposes to step it up, Jackson rejects her. But living without her is not as easy as he had thought, so his one priority now is to get her back at all costs.
An intriguing story of how far a man might go to reclaim his love. Funny as well as a small mystery that Jackson and Natalie have to solve to save family members mikes it an interesting and entertaining read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
An intriguing story of how far a man might go to reclaim his love. Funny as well as a small mystery that Jackson and Natalie have to solve to save family members mikes it an interesting and entertaining read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 23, 2019
This book 1 in the Love Endures Series is a very well-written story with characters that have a Second Chance at Romance. These characters are very well-constructed with depth and history. He is losing everything, but had already lost his greatest treasure - her, through his own stupidity. And she has moved on, stronger and lonely but she must forgive in order to trust again. This story is interesting and entertaining and a must read 2nd chance
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.
December 7, 2019
Although I found the timeline of their previous relationship confusing (it might just be me) I enjoyed the story of Natalie and Jackson trying to figure out what they each want. Jackson’s family’s company needs him and he needs Natalie’s insight to find out why the company is in trouble. Meeting Jackson’s family explains a lot about why he has trust and commitment issues. Susan Warner gives us a good story with a mystery and a rekindled romance.
December 12, 2019
A year ago Jackson stepped away from his family's company and his girlfriend Natalie. He's says he's a changed man now with a three legged rescue dog and in addition to saving the failing family company he wants her back. But she's not just going to forgive him and only agrees to work with to help him figure out who is ruining the business and save it before it's too late. I loved his dog Obi. But I found the writing to be a little stilted and abrupt.
December 20, 2019
Susan Warner is a new author for me to read and I hope to be reading more of her books!!!
Jackson and Natalie had once been a perfect pair - or so Natalie thought!!! But when Natalie proposed that they step it up, Jackson rejected her. Jackson found that it wasn't easy to live without Natalie . . . I don't write spoilers, but this is an enjoyable story to read.
Looking forward to the next book in the series!!!
Jackson and Natalie had once been a perfect pair - or so Natalie thought!!! But when Natalie proposed that they step it up, Jackson rejected her. Jackson found that it wasn't easy to live without Natalie . . . I don't write spoilers, but this is an enjoyable story to read.
Looking forward to the next book in the series!!!
January 2, 2020
Take Two is the wonderful second chance story of Natalie and Jackson. They were in a relationship when Jackson left to start his own company. Gram sends Natalie to get him back to solve the problems in her company. There is a lot of family drama, well developed characters, great storyline and the resolution keeps you waiting until the end! I really loved the 3 legged rescue dog, Obi!
I received an advance copy of this book and I voluntarily wrote an honest review.
I received an advance copy of this book and I voluntarily wrote an honest review.
December 10, 2019
This one is about Natalie and Jackson. Natalie got over Jackson, she really did. I loved this story. Natalie was a wonderful character. It was also hilarious comparing Jackson to addiction to the chocolate. A very nice read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 11, 2019
Susan does it again! I started reading her books when she wrote them under the name of Dean Hodel. They are sweet, romantic, entertaining and a pure joy to read. You'll fall in love with the characters, the story line, and the romance between the characters.
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.
December 11, 2019
In the middle of the madness of preparing for the holiday rush, I paused to read this novel and was not disappointed. The plot is pure romance, the characters true to form and very entertaining. I felt as though I could walk into the cottage and feel right at home.
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.
April 22, 2020
A year ago Jackson presented a velvet box to Natalie but it wasn’t what she was after so she left him. Jackson then left his family business and branched out on his own but with problems forming the matriarch sends Natalie to fetch him back. Will they be able to sort out their differences and save the family company at the same time?
An exciting read with a mysterious twist.
An exciting read with a mysterious twist.
December 7, 2019
Is it weird that my favorite character is the rarely seen roommate? I really liked her sense of humor. The other characters were harder to like.
The story itself was well done and well paced, though.
The story itself was well done and well paced, though.
April 20, 2020
Take Two
A sweet second chance romance between two people dealing with their relationship and trust issues get a second chance at love. It was an okay story it was just difficult for me to really get into and connect with the characters.
A sweet second chance romance between two people dealing with their relationship and trust issues get a second chance at love. It was an okay story it was just difficult for me to really get into and connect with the characters.
June 19, 2020
Just...no
This book had so many plot holes and unanswered questions. I spent half of it wondering what the hell was going on and the other half forcing myself to finish. The characters are a mess and not in a good way.
This book had so many plot holes and unanswered questions. I spent half of it wondering what the hell was going on and the other half forcing myself to finish. The characters are a mess and not in a good way.
December 29, 2019
A fun romance story where the main characters get a second chance at their relationship.
January 28, 2020
This book hooked me from the beginning. I just couldn’t put it down. I fell for these characters and, what a story just perfect.
April 20, 2020
Heartwarming
Love is in the air. Grams and Gina can see it but can Natalie and Jackson find their way back to one another? Beautiful feel good romance with a touch of intrigue. Loved it.
Love is in the air. Grams and Gina can see it but can Natalie and Jackson find their way back to one another? Beautiful feel good romance with a touch of intrigue. Loved it.
April 24, 2020
Take Two
There was a lot happening in this story, some of it seemed to flow while some of it didn't, I really liked Obi
There was a lot happening in this story, some of it seemed to flow while some of it didn't, I really liked Obi
April 25, 2020
Likes: Obi the dog, Natalie's character, the clean language/situations
Dislikes: The last half of the book was terribly disjointed and confusing.
Dislikes: The last half of the book was terribly disjointed and confusing.
April 25, 2020
This one wasn’t really my cup of tea. It was well written for what it is. It just didn’t engage my interest.
June 8, 2020
Interesting!
It was a clean read and kept my interest. It came from a different angle and gave insight into the business world.
It was a clean read and kept my interest. It came from a different angle and gave insight into the business world.
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