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Woods Lake #2
You Mean Something
The books in the Woods Lake series can be read as a complete standalone novel, but you will get the most out of the books if you read them in chronological order. This will give you the background of the characters and the history of the linked friendships and relationships.
Jesse - 28; mechanic; self-proclaimed "not a relationship guy"; described by others as "a fun for a weekend guy not a relationship guy.”
Lexie - 22; art teacher; recently out of a relationship and has sworn off dating and men.
After finding out that they both like pizza, poker, swimming, and video games; they decide to be friends. When Lexie's ex shows up and she needs a place to stay, Jesse offers his guestroom for a week until he knows her apartment is safe to return to. By the end of the week, Jesse may not want Lexie to leave, but he's not sure she would want to stay.
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I was always the weird art girl that never fit in because I’m super shy, would rather being reading or painting, and there were exactly zero art classes offered all through school.”
“Since when are you shy?”
“Since forever.”
“But you’re talking to me and telling me everything.”
“I’ve literally known you my entire life. It’s different."
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“You need to come hang here. It’s a small town. You’ll see people you know.” We both reached for pretzels again and laughed as I pulled my hand back so she could grab first. I took a sip from my beer and then grabbed a couple pretzels.
“Not really my scene. I do it when I get dragged out, but I’m more a small get together person. I’m a total nerd Jesse. Backyard BBQs, pool hangouts, poker, or video games. That’s more my speed.”
“If you tell me you know how to cook, you might just change my mind about my opinions on relationships. I love barbecues, pool hangouts, poker, and I’m a video game nerd.” She squinted her eyes together a bit. “What’s that face?”
She smiled. “I’ve just been warned and heard stories about your opinion on relationships.”
“It’s not something I hide. I don’t do relationships. I have no interest in getting married or having kids. I’m honest about that from the start. I’m a fun guy for a weekend, or a week, or few weeks at most. Then girls move on because they realize I was serious when I said I don’t do relationships.”
“At least you’re honest about it and don’t hide it.” There was a hurt in her eyes when she said it.
“I’m a firm believer in what you see is what you get and with me you get someone to hang out and do things with and have the freedom to walk away anytime because I’m not looking for a commitment.” I reached across the table and touched her hand. “I don’t know what he did Lexie, but if he let you walk away or pushed you away, it’s his loss.”
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“Where have you been all my life? You play video games. You can kick my ass swimming. You like poker. You like pizza and beer and you eat brownies from the pan.”
“All of that describes a friend. That’s where I’ve been, in the friend zone, and since you don’t do relationships and I only end up with assholes so I’m swearing off men, I think we have potential to become good friends.”
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I like coming home to her. Shit. I’m so screwed. I don’t want her to leave, but what if she doesn’t want to stay? What if I’m just a good distraction from what she went through with Kyle?
Jesse - 28; mechanic; self-proclaimed "not a relationship guy"; described by others as "a fun for a weekend guy not a relationship guy.”
Lexie - 22; art teacher; recently out of a relationship and has sworn off dating and men.
After finding out that they both like pizza, poker, swimming, and video games; they decide to be friends. When Lexie's ex shows up and she needs a place to stay, Jesse offers his guestroom for a week until he knows her apartment is safe to return to. By the end of the week, Jesse may not want Lexie to leave, but he's not sure she would want to stay.
.
.
.
.
I was always the weird art girl that never fit in because I’m super shy, would rather being reading or painting, and there were exactly zero art classes offered all through school.”
“Since when are you shy?”
“Since forever.”
“But you’re talking to me and telling me everything.”
“I’ve literally known you my entire life. It’s different."
.
.
.
“You need to come hang here. It’s a small town. You’ll see people you know.” We both reached for pretzels again and laughed as I pulled my hand back so she could grab first. I took a sip from my beer and then grabbed a couple pretzels.
“Not really my scene. I do it when I get dragged out, but I’m more a small get together person. I’m a total nerd Jesse. Backyard BBQs, pool hangouts, poker, or video games. That’s more my speed.”
“If you tell me you know how to cook, you might just change my mind about my opinions on relationships. I love barbecues, pool hangouts, poker, and I’m a video game nerd.” She squinted her eyes together a bit. “What’s that face?”
She smiled. “I’ve just been warned and heard stories about your opinion on relationships.”
“It’s not something I hide. I don’t do relationships. I have no interest in getting married or having kids. I’m honest about that from the start. I’m a fun guy for a weekend, or a week, or few weeks at most. Then girls move on because they realize I was serious when I said I don’t do relationships.”
“At least you’re honest about it and don’t hide it.” There was a hurt in her eyes when she said it.
“I’m a firm believer in what you see is what you get and with me you get someone to hang out and do things with and have the freedom to walk away anytime because I’m not looking for a commitment.” I reached across the table and touched her hand. “I don’t know what he did Lexie, but if he let you walk away or pushed you away, it’s his loss.”
.
.
.
“Where have you been all my life? You play video games. You can kick my ass swimming. You like poker. You like pizza and beer and you eat brownies from the pan.”
“All of that describes a friend. That’s where I’ve been, in the friend zone, and since you don’t do relationships and I only end up with assholes so I’m swearing off men, I think we have potential to become good friends.”
.
.
.
I like coming home to her. Shit. I’m so screwed. I don’t want her to leave, but what if she doesn’t want to stay? What if I’m just a good distraction from what she went through with Kyle?
182 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2020
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JLynn Autumn
29 books62 followersJLynn Autumn is a part-time writer who dreams of the day she can be a full-time writer. She’s a lifelong bookworm. She’s a reader, a writer, and an advocate. She’s passionate about social justice, education reform, and special education service equity. She is married to her “game changer.” The man who showed her that being made a priority and treated with respect should be the standard not the exception. They have one daughter, who is sassy, bossy, opinionated, and keeps them on their toes. JLynn Autumn thinks coffee is a magic liquid that brings her to life most mornings; pizza and tacos should be their own food group; late nights are always better than early mornings; houseplants are a waste of space and will always be forgotten about and die; and that poodles and poodle mixes are the best pets. She’s a huge fan of snark, sarcasm, and happily ever after in real life and in books.
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November 22, 2024This was such a fun book to write. Jesse was relatively quiet in book 1 and when he got chatty for book 2, I wasn't sure where the book was going. A few days in to writing, I was hooked. He's fun, sweet, and protective. He and Lexie are adorable together. I never thought anyone would take favorite Woods Lake guy over Marco, but Jesse has.
January 6, 2021
Not sure how it’s possible, but even better than the first!
I loved the main characters in book one so much that I didn’t expect to like this one as much. Boy was I wrong. The main characters in this one are just as good, and you still get to interact with all of the characters from the first. I love that there’s a timeline overlap from the first book, it’s super sweet to read from a new perspective, and to see what other characters were doing during the same time. It’s done very well and I’ve officially downloaded the third book even though I should be asleep!
I loved the main characters in book one so much that I didn’t expect to like this one as much. Boy was I wrong. The main characters in this one are just as good, and you still get to interact with all of the characters from the first. I love that there’s a timeline overlap from the first book, it’s super sweet to read from a new perspective, and to see what other characters were doing during the same time. It’s done very well and I’ve officially downloaded the third book even though I should be asleep!
March 2, 2022
What a sweet feel good book and just what I needed. I love Jesse and Lexie so much! And all the side characters. I found a new author to read on top of it all!
October 17, 2024
Jesse - 28; mechanic; self-proclaimed "not a relationship guy"; described by others as "a fun for a weekend guy not a relationship guy.”
Lexie - 22; art teacher; recently out of a relationship and has sworn off dating and men.
After finding out that they both like pizza, poker, swimming, and video games; they decide to be friends. When Lexie's ex shows up and she needs a place to stay, Jesse offers his guestroom for a week until he knows her apartment is safe to return to. By the end of the week, Jesse may not want Lexie to leave, but he's not sure she would want to stay.
Wow what a fabulous book this was to read and the story line is brilliant. Jesse and Lexie made the book very enjoyable and also made it difficult to put the book down. This was the first book I had rad by JLynn Autumn and wow what an amazing read.
Lexie - 22; art teacher; recently out of a relationship and has sworn off dating and men.
After finding out that they both like pizza, poker, swimming, and video games; they decide to be friends. When Lexie's ex shows up and she needs a place to stay, Jesse offers his guestroom for a week until he knows her apartment is safe to return to. By the end of the week, Jesse may not want Lexie to leave, but he's not sure she would want to stay.
Wow what a fabulous book this was to read and the story line is brilliant. Jesse and Lexie made the book very enjoyable and also made it difficult to put the book down. This was the first book I had rad by JLynn Autumn and wow what an amazing read.
February 17, 2024
2.5 ⭐️
Cute storyline, but it's really repetitive for most of it. I found the writing to be not to my taste.
Cute storyline, but it's really repetitive for most of it. I found the writing to be not to my taste.
January 2, 2022
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God I loved this book. I really didn’t think that there would be any way to beat the first book in the series because I just loved Marco and Jenna, but this was just so awesome that I think it takes the top spot. I loved the way that Jesse and Lexie started out as friend and their relationship just grew from there. I think this is going to be a book that I will be rereading again and again..
God I loved this book. I really didn’t think that there would be any way to beat the first book in the series because I just loved Marco and Jenna, but this was just so awesome that I think it takes the top spot. I loved the way that Jesse and Lexie started out as friend and their relationship just grew from there. I think this is going to be a book that I will be rereading again and again..
October 14, 2020
I don't how to get to Woods Lake, but I'd go there in a heartbeat. This series is sweet and steamy, and I can't wait to read more!
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