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Jace: Alpha Company Renegades Book 3
An Insta-love Alpha Military Man and Curvy Younger Woman Romance

Zoey

I meet him at my friend’s wedding.
He arrives late, but Jace sweeps me off my feet from the very first moment.
He’s an Army guy, just like my late brother.
I tell myself to let go of my fears, to give what might very well be true love a chance.
But when he confesses that he’s leaving for a deployment overseas in two weeks, I can’t do it.
I lost my brother in combat.
I can’t risk my heart in that way again, no matter how much I want to.

Jace

If I’d met the woman of my dreams one week sooner, I never would’ve volunteered for this deployment.
Zoey lost her brother in combat, and I can’t blame her for holding back.
I’m headed on a dangerous mission, and there’s always a chance I won’t make it home.
I have less than two weeks before I head overseas.
I hope it’s enough time to convince her I’m worth the risk.

Sweet & Steamy short story insta-love romance with an alpha military hero and younger curvy woman with an HEA. NO cliffhangers. NO cheating.

45 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 4, 2020

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Profile Image for Rochelle.
1,653 reviews
March 5, 2020
Book 3 in the Alpha Company Renegades series. Each can be read as a standalone. Jace was running late to his friend’s wedding when he runs into Zoey. Instant attraction and love. Loved their story. Great characters and storyline. Can’t wait to read what’s next for this company.

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Profile Image for Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon).
16.4k reviews220 followers
March 16, 2020
I just loved this book. It was so well-written that it captured my mind and I was dragged along for the ride. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I read the last page.

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12.4k reviews48 followers
March 5, 2020
"Grumpy Grandma" gets a wink while Zoey get a whole lot more

The big day is finally here for Sara and Beckett and they have gotten married and everyone is enjoying the reception. Well most are and that includes Sara's friend and bridesmaid Zoey. She is dancing up a storm with a few not so PG moves on the dance floor which has drawn the attention of "grumpy grandma" who has a few things to suggest. But Zoey is not letting it get to her and is on the lookout for a potential husband, as weddings make her horny and you never know who you will meet.
Jace has known Beckett since they were in training together but they got posted to different units. Now Jace has joined the same unit and is getting ready for a six month deployment that he volunteered for. He ends up missing the wedding and getting to the reception late because of the preparations. But when he does arrive and is trying to sneak into the hall he meets Zoey in the back hallway and she takes pity on him and helps him pretend he had been there for a while. A few dances later and they are sitting in the back corner with "grumpy grandma" still giving her the evil eye. Jace has his own way of dealing with that which includes a wink at GG and then popping under the table and Zoey's dress for a little bit of dessert, with the main course coming on a walk around the grounds to get some air. After a night back at Jace's Zoey awakens to discover that Jace is actually being deployed and she leaves quickly. Her older brother, who was the only person that always loved and encouraged her to just be herself, was also in the military and killed while deployed four years ago. Jace does not want to let her leave as he knows she is his future - wife, mother of his children and love of his life. But he also knows that he cannot push her into it. A week later Makayla shows up at Zoey's door after work and makes her get dressed and embrace her future with Jace by going to his deployment ceremony to surprise him.

Jace is another well written, funny, sexy, romantic and smile inducing short story in the Alpha Company Renegades series. Plus the epilogue contains a wonderful surprise when Jace returns safely from his deployment.
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2,708 reviews26 followers
March 2, 2020
I enjoyed this short story. The characters were interesting and adventurous.

Zoey is at her friend’s wedding when Jace arrives late. She is swept off her feet from the moment she sees him. He’s in the Army and he’s leaving for deployment overseas, very soon. Zoey is afraid because her late brother was also an Army guy. Part of her wants to give their love a chance, but she isn't sure that she can risk her heart like that.

Jace is trying not to let his friend know that he is late for the wedding when he runs into Zoey. He knows immediately that she is the one for him. Jace wishes that he'd met her sooner, then he wouldn't have volunteered for deployment. He knows it's a dangerous mission, but he still hopes that Zoey will give him a chance.

They are a very adventurous couple which made for some interesting moments. I couldn't imagine being like them, but it made for a hot story. I did get irritated with Zoey with how she treated Jace for a bit. I liked their happy ever after. I recommend giving this book a read.

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Profile Image for Fiona.
3,079 reviews32 followers
March 5, 2020
Jace arrives late to his buddy Griffins wedding but rather than admit he is late, he sneaks in by a side corridor only to find Zoey dancing all on her own, he tells himself that she is his future wife. Zoey is Sara’s best friend and a bridesmaid. She ducked away from the criticising looks from an old lady at the reception to dance without the looks she was getting. She opens her eyes to find Jace staring at her.

Jace and Zoey go back to the reception together and enjoy each other’s company and then things start to warm up between the two of them. Jace climbs under her dress to thank Zoey intimately. They then take it outside and they go back to his place. Zoey knows Jace is her future husband. But then she sees his deployment papers on the floor where they fell. She is scared because she lost her brother to the army.

After a while she is dragged to the pre deployment ceremony and sees a Jace, they are married soon after before he leaves, then after his six months tour is up, Zoey is waiting for him with a big surprise.

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Profile Image for Kathy West.
1,444 reviews26 followers
March 4, 2020
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
Profile Image for Lauren.
6,131 reviews57 followers
March 31, 2020
First things first; I love the cover of this book.
Jace is book three in the ‘’alpha company renegades’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. This book is Zoey’s story who we met in book two. Whilst at her friends wedding, Zoey is having the time of her life. When she spots a handsome man sneaking in late, she feels and instant connection. Jace is late to his friends wedding due to a few reasons, one of them being re deploying. When Zoey helps him sneak in, he feels and instant connection to her. With him leaving soon, will Zoey and Jace make a relationship between them work?
The chemistry between Jace and Zoey is clear to see and I liked them as a couple. I just wish there were a few more scenes of them officially together.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
3,221 reviews4 followers
March 4, 2020
It's finally wedding day for Sara and Beckett. Zoey is one of her bridesmaids. Jace is late to the reception because of work. It's instalove for him when he sees her. In her mind, she refers to him as her future husband. They go way beyond PDA - to actual intimate acts in public, thrilling for both of them. All is good until she finds out he's being deployed shortly. She lost her brother during his last deployment, and she's not sure she can deal with him being gone... Mykayla and Griffin show up just in time to talk try to talk some sense into her. This is a sweet and spicy book - but way more spicy than sweet. And it's a terrific addition to this series.

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6,816 reviews28 followers
March 4, 2020
Another fun fast read in this great series all the books take less than an hour to read and are steamy enough to melt your kindle Perfect for our fast paced world

Jace is running late to attend the wedding of his best friend he got held up on base getting ready for a deployment he is about to go on. Luckily for him a stunning angel in a bridesmaids dress gives him the cover he needs so that his friend never realises he was late. The attraction between him and Zoey is immediate and off the charts but can she handle her fear of his job after all she lost her brother overseas while he was serving. Fast forward six months and he is returning from deployment will she be there and will she have a surprise for him
Profile Image for Beverly McCall.
Author 2 books30 followers
June 26, 2026
Jace is the third installment in Kali Hart’s Alpha Company Renegades series. In this love at first sight romance Ms. Hart chronicles the romantic journey of Zoey and Jace. They meet at their best friends’ wedding and it is love at first sight. Jace is scheduled for a six-month deployment in a few days. He wants to marry her. She wants to marry as well, but, is hesitant. Makayla gets her out of her funk, gets dressed, and gets her to an awards cermony. Will they get they get married? Will Jace return from his deployment in good health? Will they find happiness? To find out, you must read this adorable romantic novella. Ms. Hart capitivates her reader’s attent(on via literary devices such as descriptive language, dual POV, and engaging dialog.
3,702 reviews
March 8, 2020
Zoe is a bridesmaid at Sarah‘s wedding. She has a puffy dress on and she’s wild and crazy. Her brother always encouraged her to be herself there’s never too much of being too much. She’s in the hallway, Jace is running late. He’s missed 2/3 of the wedding. But she’s able to sneak him in and start and adventure with him. Constantly displaying PDA, it is hard not to keep his hands off of her. The problem is he has to tell her something important. Zoey needs to listen and make a choice. Will she make the right one is the concern he has. Short. No cliffhanger.

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Profile Image for Annie.
1,881 reviews13 followers
April 22, 2021
A sweet and steamy Insta love military romance

Zoey is good friends with Sara and Makayla. A vivacious curvy girl who dances like on one is watching. She comes to the rescue of Jace, one of Beckett's best friends, who was running late for Sara and Beckett 's wedding. They hit it off, and Jace doesn't want to loose her. He is about to deploy for 6 months, can he convince Zoey to marry him before he leaves in two weeks.
Zoey had been thinking of Jace as her future husband since they met. She is scared, she knows the risks a soldier takes. She lost her beloved brother a few years ago when he was deployed. Can she really marry a man he just met and then let him go.
A sweet and steamy short military romance. Very sweet epilogue. Ties in with the first two books.
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211 reviews2 followers
March 4, 2020
Zoey rescues Jace when he shows up late to their friends wedding and their attraction is immediate. These two hit the ground running and do not slow down until Zoey finds out Jace is deploying and she fears history will repeat itself. Is the love they have for one another strong enough to pass this hurdle or will they burn out before they have a chance? This is a sweet story about taking chances and finding your soulmate.

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Profile Image for Latecia Jennings.
2,474 reviews13 followers
March 4, 2020
I really loved reading this romance. Zoey was a wonderful character and l loved her "take it on" personality. When she met Jace at both of their friend's wedding it was love at first sight. She knew that was her future husband. After Jace got to know her that night he knew they were meant to be together. They just had a little issue to overcome and they were able to do that wonderfully and had a delightful HEA.

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1,055 reviews6 followers
March 4, 2020
I enjoyed this short story. Jace and Zoey fell in love immediately, which is fine with me. They are definitely both marriage material. Jace has an employment two weeks later, and Zoey needs to decide very soon. No problem with insta- love.
This book gives another pretty example for bedroom time without a bedroom, even without walls around. I enjoy Kalis imagination of unique places to make love. Well written and the best read for a quick hour of dreaming.

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Profile Image for Ashley Marie.
362 reviews11 followers
March 9, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. This series just keeps getting better and better. Kali knocks it out of the park. This is the story of Jace and Zoey. They meet at the wedding of the couple from the first book. After zoey helps him after he’s late to the wedding. They end up having sexy times together and it was definitely love at first sight. I can’t wait to read more!! Dawson is up next so you definitely don’t want to miss that. I highly recommend this book.

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211 reviews1 follower
March 4, 2020
As always this was a great short story of Kali Hart. I love these series of army men. Although I found this one maybe a little to short. I would’ve love more background on the characters en more details about their time together before the deployment en of her time during his deployment. But there is enough heat as usual and hot men and curvy ladies.

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4,588 reviews11 followers
March 4, 2020
Adventurous Zoey with her bubbly personality attracted Jace from the first time he see’s her. A whirlwind romance storyline, but Zoey has to decide if she is willing to risk her heart once she learns about Jace’s upcoming assignment. Great HEA for this spontaneous couple.

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168 reviews1 follower
March 4, 2020
This was a fun book. Zoey is so awesome. It’s remarkably difficult to be yourself when everyone is telling you to tone it down. Jace is the perfect guy for her. This was another great book, and I already can’t wait for the next.

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1,865 reviews17 followers
March 4, 2020
Jace meets Zoey and bam! Their instant affair is off the charts. For Jace, it’s the forever kind of love. But Zoey, who is extremely extroverted, is scared. It takes prodding from her friends to shake her up. Short and super steamy, OTT love story.

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Profile Image for Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog).
7,751 reviews170 followers
March 4, 2020
I love that the story is short but packs a punch. We have Jace and Zoey’s story while Beckett and Sara get married. It’s love or lust at first sight and neither Zoey or Jace can deny their instant connection. It goes from zero to 100 in seconds and it’s explosive.

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6,577 reviews35 followers
March 4, 2020
An enjoyable fast pace book three in the Alpha Company Renegades series! A well-developed, emotionally deep, well written, funny, and steamy romance. The characters are unique and likeable; their chemistry is potent, instant, and off the charts! Definitely recommended!

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Profile Image for Madame Smarty.
549 reviews
April 22, 2020
Jace & Zoey...
“Hey! Wow you’re hot!”
“Damn, so are you! Want to dance?”
“Sure! Let’s fk.”
“Okay! That sounds fun. I love you!”
“Phew, I love you too! Will you marry me?”
“Yes! See you in six months after deployment.”
“Oh hey, cool... I’m going to be a dad?”
“Yes! I’ll love you for the rest of my life!”
The End
Profile Image for Leslie Sanchez.
1,774 reviews2 followers
June 29, 2020
I just love these short stories!

Zoe is the bubbly, happy, outgoing friend of Sara and Maykala we met in book two. Jace is a buddy of Griffin and Beckett. When Zoe and Jace meet at the wedding, Zoe is convinced Jace is her future husband. They are made for each other and they know it. Take their adventure for a spin. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
2,978 reviews10 followers
July 16, 2020
Quarky Together

Zoey has always been a little quarky. She doubts she will find a man who will accept her, that is until the most fascinating man catches her dancing in the hall at her friends wedding reception. Boy he gives her a look she can't say no to but when she finds out something she has to think hard if love and forever is worth worry and the unknown.
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28 reviews2 followers
July 17, 2020
a short quick funny read where the alpha military man will sweep his lucky girl off her feet, fall in love istantly, marry quickly, have babies even quicker and still be together in the epilogue set years later. Im unlucky in love so i just shook my head at how quickly the story moved along, but the series was a great quick read for a fun filled weekend away camping.
1,049 reviews1 follower
November 27, 2020
Great book.
Jace knew he wanted Zoey from the moment he laid eye on her. She felt the same way but didnt want to hurt Jace cause she couldn't be with a military guy. He has orders to deploy but they worked thru it says before he left for 6 months. He came back home and had a surprise she was pregnant with his baby.
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1,623 reviews5 followers
January 11, 2021
When Jace spots Zoey at the wedding he cant take his eyes off her. He doesnt want to scare her away cause he can be a
little intense when he get fixated on something, and that is definitely her.
Zoey knows if someone was it for her it would be Jace.. she is scared to take that chance, but life is not worth it if you cant spend it with the one you love.
This was a great short read.
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5,466 reviews
March 4, 2020
Zoey and Jace’s love story moved in a speed of light but I had fun reading their story. It was steamy alright, but it was the right kind of steamy.

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3,721 reviews29 followers
March 4, 2020
This is the 3rd book in this standalone series. It is a love at 1st sight romance. Jace and zoey have an instant connection they complete each other. A very fun and steamy short story.

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