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Jade
Jade Nash is a giver.
She gives up on hope.
She gives up on love.
She gives up on the truth.
What Jade doesn't anticipate is giving in to uprooting the past, especially when she vowed to never let it affect her future.
Seth McCullough is a breaker.
He breaks promises.
He breaks records.
He breaks hearts.
What Seth doesn't anticipate is breaking the cycle, especially when he vowed not to, because that would mean breaking the rules.
She gives up on hope.
She gives up on love.
She gives up on the truth.
What Jade doesn't anticipate is giving in to uprooting the past, especially when she vowed to never let it affect her future.
Seth McCullough is a breaker.
He breaks promises.
He breaks records.
He breaks hearts.
What Seth doesn't anticipate is breaking the cycle, especially when he vowed not to, because that would mean breaking the rules.
501 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2021
About the author
Sarah Jayne Carr
17 books101 followersSarah Jayne Carr is a novelist who can be found most evenings with a cup of tea in-hand and her imagination racing from plot to plot. When away from her work, part of her mind is constantly brainstorming her next story and she always has writing paraphernalia within reach.
She wrote stories as a child, but became more serious about her passion during her twenties. In her spare time, she likes to read, splash in mud puddles, smell bookstores and eat Honeycrisp apples. Yearly, she participates in NaNoWriMo and has mentored others through the program. Due to her dedication to National Novel Writing Month, she is part of an amazing writing group.
Born and raised in Washington State, Sarah still resides in the area. Her life is richly filled with her supportive, yet swashbuckling husband and their golden Nugget.
Reading order of the JackRabbit7 series:
The ones with an asterisk are the short stories I wrote. They're backstories on the supporting characters and how their lives intertwine with Amelia's and/or JackRabbit7.
http://www.smarturl.it/RevealingHamilton
*http://www.smarturl.it/pRevealingHami...
http://www.smarturl.it/EmbracingHamilton
*http://www.smarturl.it/EngagingKennewick
*http://www.smarturl.it/Cirque_dObscure (Unleashing Knauss)
http://www.smarturl.it/HuntingHamilton
*http://www.smarturl.it/ConcealingTorres
*http://www.smarturl.it/StarringEvans
She wrote stories as a child, but became more serious about her passion during her twenties. In her spare time, she likes to read, splash in mud puddles, smell bookstores and eat Honeycrisp apples. Yearly, she participates in NaNoWriMo and has mentored others through the program. Due to her dedication to National Novel Writing Month, she is part of an amazing writing group.
Born and raised in Washington State, Sarah still resides in the area. Her life is richly filled with her supportive, yet swashbuckling husband and their golden Nugget.
Reading order of the JackRabbit7 series:
The ones with an asterisk are the short stories I wrote. They're backstories on the supporting characters and how their lives intertwine with Amelia's and/or JackRabbit7.
http://www.smarturl.it/RevealingHamilton
*http://www.smarturl.it/pRevealingHami...
http://www.smarturl.it/EmbracingHamilton
*http://www.smarturl.it/EngagingKennewick
*http://www.smarturl.it/Cirque_dObscure (Unleashing Knauss)
http://www.smarturl.it/HuntingHamilton
*http://www.smarturl.it/ConcealingTorres
*http://www.smarturl.it/StarringEvans
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November 22, 2021
It took me a while to figure out how I wanted to rate this novel. In the beginning, the animosity was so insane, with neither character giving an inch, that I started to wonder how in the world Ms. Carr would pull off getting them together. It was very emotionally charged, and I kept waiting for the explosion(s) to happen.
However, it felt a bit like the reader isn't given the expectation of remembering what they've read. I found myself frustrated with the elaborate flashbacks and repetition. Every time the character in the active POV heard, saw, or felt something that triggered them to recall an event we'd read about, that section of the tome was inserted and repeated, rather than referenced. I personally felt that several of the flashbacks would have been better served as short retellings rather than detailed narratives.
Lastly, I truly felt that this book would have been better received (by myself) had it ended either directly after the beach wedding, or the pregnancy announcement. Dragging it out and putting the characters through so much additional hell just seemed like overkill. It took what was a beautiful happy-ever-after and turned it into a ticking time bomb. The reader now has left in their mind that Seth is likely to drop dead from some rare genetic disease, instead of getting to finally have some sort of peaceful existence with Jade.
I guess I'm saying that if I wanted realistic tragedy, I can talk to real people. When I'm reading, particularly romance, I am looking for the fantasy, where things can actually go right.
However, it felt a bit like the reader isn't given the expectation of remembering what they've read. I found myself frustrated with the elaborate flashbacks and repetition. Every time the character in the active POV heard, saw, or felt something that triggered them to recall an event we'd read about, that section of the tome was inserted and repeated, rather than referenced. I personally felt that several of the flashbacks would have been better served as short retellings rather than detailed narratives.
Lastly, I truly felt that this book would have been better received (by myself) had it ended either directly after the beach wedding, or the pregnancy announcement. Dragging it out and putting the characters through so much additional hell just seemed like overkill. It took what was a beautiful happy-ever-after and turned it into a ticking time bomb. The reader now has left in their mind that Seth is likely to drop dead from some rare genetic disease, instead of getting to finally have some sort of peaceful existence with Jade.
I guess I'm saying that if I wanted realistic tragedy, I can talk to real people. When I'm reading, particularly romance, I am looking for the fantasy, where things can actually go right.
March 17, 2021
Another phenomenal book by Miss Sarah Jayne Carr!
Jade is a bit of a hot mess. She's running from a past she can't forget, and she's trying to be a different person because of it. She's a bundle of nerves and emotions just waiting to explode.
Her soon to be step sister is getting married, and Jade has the all important role of matron of honour, only she doesn't really want to be there. Anal eyes, as the bride has so lovingly been nicknamed, makes constant remarks as to the state of Jade's finances and not being able to afford things, and her friend Paige, the bridesmaid from hell, will do and say anything to aggravate Jade, including corralling none other than Miles McCullough to walk down the aisle with her.
Miles is a seething, broody guy who happens to show up everywhere Jade is. He's been getting on her every nerve, and she can't stand him. But what makes it worse, is that everyone in Cannon Cove seems to know some dark secrets about the mysterious Miles, but no one will tell Jade.
These two must come together for the sake of the wedding, but their personalities clash like nothing else. Sparks certainly fly with these two.
There's laugh out loud moments, times you'll want to throw your kindle/book across the room because you're so angry (with a certain bridesmaid in particular), and times when the old heart strings will get a little tug.
Another well written book with so much attention to detail. I'm a little jealous I didn't write it myself.
Jade is a bit of a hot mess. She's running from a past she can't forget, and she's trying to be a different person because of it. She's a bundle of nerves and emotions just waiting to explode.
Her soon to be step sister is getting married, and Jade has the all important role of matron of honour, only she doesn't really want to be there. Anal eyes, as the bride has so lovingly been nicknamed, makes constant remarks as to the state of Jade's finances and not being able to afford things, and her friend Paige, the bridesmaid from hell, will do and say anything to aggravate Jade, including corralling none other than Miles McCullough to walk down the aisle with her.
Miles is a seething, broody guy who happens to show up everywhere Jade is. He's been getting on her every nerve, and she can't stand him. But what makes it worse, is that everyone in Cannon Cove seems to know some dark secrets about the mysterious Miles, but no one will tell Jade.
These two must come together for the sake of the wedding, but their personalities clash like nothing else. Sparks certainly fly with these two.
There's laugh out loud moments, times you'll want to throw your kindle/book across the room because you're so angry (with a certain bridesmaid in particular), and times when the old heart strings will get a little tug.
Another well written book with so much attention to detail. I'm a little jealous I didn't write it myself.
December 2, 2021
It's a Movie waiting to be made!
At first I thought oh it's a real cute little funny romantic comedy.
Then a twist occurs and then another twist happens.
It was very difficult to put this book down for any reason at all.
It made me laugh and it made me bawl my eyes out.
I don't wanna say too much and accidentally give something way, but this book is definitely worth the read
it's definitely worth the 5 stars I just recommend a box of tissue
At first I thought oh it's a real cute little funny romantic comedy.
Then a twist occurs and then another twist happens.
It was very difficult to put this book down for any reason at all.
It made me laugh and it made me bawl my eyes out.
I don't wanna say too much and accidentally give something way, but this book is definitely worth the read
it's definitely worth the 5 stars I just recommend a box of tissue
November 7, 2021
The way the book is written had me sitting on edge from the start to finish. I gasped, I sad 'hell no', I ugly cried, I laughed, I loved everything about this book. Rumors are dangerous and u shouldn't trust every rumor.
February 20, 2021
I thought it was a normal slow burn romance, but I was wrong..the story surprised me and even made me cried at the ending!
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November 30, 2021
Hmm
I enjoy the story and the intensity but am not quite sure what I make of this book in its entirety.
I enjoy the story and the intensity but am not quite sure what I make of this book in its entirety.
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December 5, 2021Wow
First time reading Sarah Jayne Carr. I love the book made me laugh and it made me cry.I highly recommend
First time reading Sarah Jayne Carr. I love the book made me laugh and it made me cry.I highly recommend
April 17, 2022
A longer read than most. Extremely slow burn enemies to lovers within a small town.
May 26, 2026
Jade is a masseuse. She found out her boyfriend at the time cheated on her from a client. Seth is someone who does crazy impulsive things and got caught up and forced into this wedding. Now Jade the maid of honor in her step sisters wedding and Seth just so happens to be the best man. What do you do when you're told that someone is bad news? You don't listen and jump. You have to be brave enough though.
Miles has a smart mouth. Annelies and Paige are terrible people. The dress shop was a nightmare. The pub night wasn't much better. You should NEVER drink and drive. The talk with Lucy was not good. I felt bad for Jade at the diner. The pool was definitely different. The Bachelorette party was a nightmare. Eli is definitely not what I expected. The accident should have been enough to wake up Seth but of course it didn't. Talking without fighting is a thing you know. Napkins are important with them. The wedding was a train wreck that no one saw coming. The truth about Lucy and Sienna was not what I expected. The ending was crazy. This is a SLOW burn. This whole book was a wild ride.
Miles has a smart mouth. Annelies and Paige are terrible people. The dress shop was a nightmare. The pub night wasn't much better. You should NEVER drink and drive. The talk with Lucy was not good. I felt bad for Jade at the diner. The pool was definitely different. The Bachelorette party was a nightmare. Eli is definitely not what I expected. The accident should have been enough to wake up Seth but of course it didn't. Talking without fighting is a thing you know. Napkins are important with them. The wedding was a train wreck that no one saw coming. The truth about Lucy and Sienna was not what I expected. The ending was crazy. This is a SLOW burn. This whole book was a wild ride.
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