Ashtyn Echols just made the most impulsive decision of her life. Maybe it’s a mistake, but it doesn’t feel like one. She can’t get married today. Not when she has her whole life ahead of her and a bucket list of things she wants to do before she ties herself down and becomes the perfect politician’s wife the way her family expects her to.
For the first time ever, Ashtyn is free. Free of all the expectations and demands. Free to make her own choices, and her own mistakes.
Tyler St. James has jumped out of airplanes, hiked into a volcano and plans to climb Everest someday soon. His brothers call him impulsive and it’s true. Adventure is his drug of choice which is why getting assigned security detail for the wedding of a Senator’s daughter seems like its destined to be the most boring day of his life… until she runs.
Putting her on the back of his motorcycle might seem crazy but it’s also the only responsible thing to do. If she wants fun, he’s the man for the job. She can check off a few of her bucket list items and he can keep her safe without her ever knowing he’s hired muscle.
Only, he never expected to fall for her during an impromptu road trip to Vegas. He never expected her to grow more independent and impossible to resist by the mile. And he never expected her to find out he was being paid to look after her.
Will the truth mean the end of their adventure, or is the destination just the beginning of their journey together?
*Warning - This book contains topics that could be triggering to some including talk of suicide and an off-page suicide attempt. If you are sensitive to the topic, please take care when deciding to read this novel. It is important to note that the suicide attempt was not made by either main character but a side character and in the past, prior to the events of this book. Still, caution is recommended to avoid triggers for some readers.
Jess Bryant is an avid indoorswoman. A city girl trapped in a country girl's life, her heart resides in Dallas but her soul and roots are in small town Oklahoma. She enjoys manicures, the color pink, and her completely impractical for country life stilettos. She believes that hair color is a legitimate form of therapy, as is reading and writing romance. She started writing as a little girl but her life changed forever when she stole a book from her aunt's Harlequin collection and she's been creating love stories with happily ever afters ever since.
Jess holds a degree in Public Relations from the University of Oklahoma and is a lifetime supporter of her school and athletic teams. And why not? They have a ton of National Championships! She may be a girlie girl but she knows her sports stats and isn't afraid to tell you that your school isn't as cool as hers... or that your sports romance got it all wrong.
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This book was totally for those who feel trapped with choices made for them by their family. Ashtyn was the perfect politician's daughter who toed the line & agreed to marry her father's protegee. However Ash realized she had a lot of life to live & by marrying she'd be settling & end up as unhappy as her mother had been. After escaping the church she found Tyler St. James and together they went on the road trip of their lives. I was so moved & entertained during this story. I loved how much Ty finally encouraged Ash to create her bucket list and then helped her mark items off the list. I sympathized with both of them as both weren't as respected by their families as they should have been. The wait for this story was totally worth it!!!
I’ve been waiting patiently for another All Saints Security book. This was such a fun read. I enjoyed seeing Tyler fall hard. I saw that another reviewer mentioned the movie “Chasing Liberty”, and it definitely had that feel to it. I thought of that movie while reading this book. I love road trip stories. This was a great one with a Senator’s daughter on the “run”. This couple had more in common than they realized. Both of them ended up spreading their wings and flying. I’m really glad the HEA was wrapped up in the epilogue because I was starting to get concerned.
A little “Runaway Bride”, a little “Chasing Liberty” but all Ashtyn and Tyler. I was drawn in immediately and had a hard time putting the book down, and I completed the book in an afternoon.
I enjoyed the journey of Ashtyn, her realization of taking her independence back. She is a Senators daughter, always doing what is expected. Minutes before her wedding, she does the unexpected. She meets Tyler as she leaves the church. From there, her impulsive road trip begins. She wants to get the most out of her bucket list. Tyler is the perfect companion to help her achieve her goals, as he has an adventurous spirit. He is tasked to keep her safe. Buried in the adventure is trust, like, and then friendship. Will Las Vegas be the destination or the beginning of something better?
I received an advanced copy from the Author; this is my voluntary review.
From the first page I connected with this story. These two captured my heart! Ashtyn is finally taking control of her life after a lifetime of being told how to live it. I wonder how many readers can identify with this because they were subjected to the opinions of others and how it would reflect on their family? Tyler is a free spirit who is trying to live in a controlled environment. Some would say it can’t be done. Together these two make for some heartwarming adventures and some steamy, melt your butter moments! This is not just an adventure, steamy story. This is a story full of tender and funny moments filled with real life conversations. It’s a story that shows how we judge people before we actually know them. In a way it kind of explains why parents who are in the public eye don’t want their children doing stuff that may portray them in an unflattering light. They want their children to be above it. One wrong move can destroy the imagine. As a famous saying goes, “Image is everything” or is it, when you can’t be who you were meant to be in your own life? There’s a lot going on in this book. I read it in one sitting and did not want it to end. If you ever were presented with this situation you may identify with this. Heck, you may have been presented with both situations, being told what to do and you’re the free spirit of the family. So when is the right time to strike out on your own? When is it time for your parents or guardians to let loose the reins and let you live your life? Well I don’t have the answers for you that’s up to you. In the meantime while you may or may not be looking for the answers read this book and enjoy the journey. Remember it’s not the destination it’s the journey. Like I said before I never wanted this book to end. I can’t wait to see where the author takes us next!
I love roadtrip stories but this one was my first on a motorcycle and I honestly loved how it changed the story from a usual car trip. Ashtyn's bucket list Road trip starts right after she leaves her fiancé at the alter and meets Tyler in the parking lot of the church. Her personality from the moment she leaves the church changes from shy and timid to a strong stubborn woman who isn't afraid to ask, even almost demand she gets what she wants. I loved each step as she convinces everyone around her that the road trip is what's best for her but her best moments are every time she shows Tyler how much this trip means to her so she won't stop. Tyler was right to be cautious about how well she'd handle the trip but their friendship and later relationship grew exponentially as they road tripped across the country.
However, Tyler has a lot of secrets he is keeping from Ashtyn and trying to figure out how to tell Ashtyn the one thing that will make her run makes the story that much more interesting.
I’ve been patiently waiting for Tyler’s story and the wait was most definitely worthwhile! My heart is so full right now and my emotions are all over the place. Ashtyn and Tyler have irrevocably worked their way into my heart! Ashtyn is about to go thru a life changing event, but she has second thoughts. So when she runs into Tyler, she just knows he is the one to help her change her life.
When Tyler meets Ashtyn in a most unusual way, he just knows there is something about her that he wants to know more about. As these two embark on an adventure I just knew in my heart they would end up belonging together. But sometimes life doesn’t always work out the way you want it, or does it?
The way this author wrote this story made me feel like I was a part of it. I could envision both of these characters and see how they could actually become a couple. They both have such endearing qualities and I literally fell in love with both of them. I laughed, I cried, I felt their connection and I didn’t want their story to end. Bravo to this author for getting me so invested in this book. If you are looking for a feel good, second chance type story, then this is the one for you!
Tyler St. James is the brother that’s considered the irresponsible one at all Saints Security. He lives his life the way he wants and enjoys travel. Fate intervened when Ashtyn finds him in the alley outside of the church where she’s supposed to marry. As luck would have it, she ran into the right person. Tyler is hired by Ashtyn’s mother to keep an eye on her and drive her across country on his motorcycle on the spot, but without Ashtyn’s knowledge. Ashtyn asks no questions as to why a man in a suit outside of the church would be willing to take her on a cross country trip. What follows is a cross country trip and lots of sparks and combustion as these two find themselves and each other.
This is one of those romances that not only entertains you but but manages to connect with you on a very real level. At least it did for me. I found Ashtyn's situation, feelings and actions incredibly easy to relate to and I think a lot of other readers will too. Maybe not on such a grand scale, but we've all been there feeling the weight and burden of someone else's expectations. So I could really sympathize with her. Both Ashtyn and Tyler were very likable and I thought they just fit so well as a couple. The pull between them was obvious as were the sparks from the steamy chemistry they shared. The storyline was very smartly written and kept me engaged. I thought the blend of emotion, drama, tension, heat and heart was perfectly balanced to create a romance that quickly engulfed you in its embrace and had you getting some major feels. This is my elective, objective review.
Love, Love, Loved this book. You are totally pulled in by the writer and can’t help but fall in love with Ashland and Tyler and their journey to a HEA. Loved the writing, the characters and the story. This book has a amazing feel good feeling about it. The story was very relatable and one you couldn’t help but get invested in. Must read
I was given an ARC but voluntarily chose to review
I really enjoyed this story, the characters and the journey that Ashtyn and Tyler take. Ashtyn grows, pulling herself from her current situation and I love that strength she's digging into. It's a fun story with great connections and a back and forth between the characters that kept me pulled in. I'll definitely be checking out the other books in this series.
I adore this author, and this book is everything you'd expect from her and more.
You're pulled into the story, and can't help but fall in love with the couple, their journey, and the world they live in. I mean, how can you not, especially as she's a run away bride and he's not what he seems to be.
You'll come out the other end feeling happy, smiley and have a glow from the love pouring from the pages.
Jess, has, as always, wrapped me up in a big hug through her book. Fantastic.
A fantastic story that captured me straight away and didn't let go till the story ended. The characters were just perfect and the storyline itself was so brilliantly written it just pulled you in. An absolutely fantastic story.
This author has written yet another sweet, spicy, and addictive story. Once you start the pages just start turning and next thing you know, it’s the end and you want more. I know I did. Tyler and Ashtyn are perfect. These two light up the page and the sparks are out of control. She weaves real issues and emotions into a beautiful tale. You are missing out if you haven’t added this to your must read list yet. I cannot speak highly enough of this story.
I know I won't do this book justice with my review but here goes. I have been a fan of Jess Bryant since I first read one of her books. I am an even bigger fan now. This book is everything you could possibly want in a romance. It's sweet and hot, it's funny and serious. It made me laugh and it made me cry! It pulled me in and didn't let go. These characters and their journey, (literal and figurative) are so real to me that I find myself thinking about them even though I have finished the book I can't help wondering what adventure they are off on now. Their happy ending isn't the "traditional" happy ending, but it's perfect for them and it worked for me! I loved everything about this book!
Wow, I loved this read! Ms Bryant does not shy away from sensitive topics, that’s for sure. I loved how Ashtyn finally came to choose for herself and that a daredevil as Tyler understood her, got her and supported her while she experienced her firsts of almost every item on her bucket list. Ashtyn Echols just made the most impulsive decision of her life. Maybe it’s a mistake, but it doesn’t feel like one. She can’t get married today. Not when she has her whole life ahead of her and a bucket list of things she wants to do before she ties herself down and becomes the perfect politician’s wife the way her family expects her to. For the first time ever, Ashtyn is free. Free of all the expectations and demands. Free to make her own choices, and her own mistakes. Tyler St. James has jumped out of airplanes, hiked into a volcano and plans to climb Everest someday soon. His brothers call him impulsive and it’s true. Adventure is his drug of choice which is why getting assigned security detail for the wedding of a Senator’s daughter seems like its destined to be the most boring day of his life… until she runs. Putting her on the back of his motorcycle might seem crazy but it’s also the only responsible thing to do. If she wants fun, he’s the man for the job. She can check off a few of her bucket list items and he can keep her safe without her ever knowing he’s hired muscle. Only, he never expected to fall for her during an impromptu road trip to Vegas. He never expected her to grow more independent and impossible to resist by the mile. And he never expected her to find out he was being paid to look after her. Will the truth mean the end of their adventure, or is the destination just the beginning of their journey together?
I’ve been patiently waiting for Tyler’s story and the wait was most definitely worthwhile! My heart is so full right now and my emotions are all over the place. Ashtyn and Tyler have irrevocably worked their way into my heart! Ashtyn is about to go thru a life changing event, but she has second thoughts. So when she runs into Tyler, she just knows he is the one to help her change her life.
When Tyler meets Ashtyn in a most unusual way, he just knows there is something about her that he wants to know more about. As these two embark on an adventure I just knew in my heart they would end up belonging together. But sometimes life doesn’t always work out the way you want it, or does it?
The way this author wrote this story made me feel like I was a part of it. I could envision both of these characters and see how they could actually become a couple. They both have such endearing qualities and I literally fell in love with both of them. I laughed, I cried, I felt their connection and I didn’t want their story to end. Bravo to this author for getting me so invested in this book. If you are looking for a feel good, second chance type story, then this is the one for you!
Ashtyn finds herself running away on her wedding day. Tyler is the unexpected man with the motorcycle who takes her away from the wedding venue. She does not know he works for St. James Security, she just thinks he saved her. When she suggests that they go to Vegas and fulfill some of her bucket list, things go a little sideways for both of them. Tyler never expected to fall hard to her and she never expected to feel so many feelings for Tyler. I will say that some of it was far-fetched. Who runs away and suggests a cross-country trip with no money or identification? A very sheltered girl is who. She did act like a spoiled brat some of the time and I wanted her to be called out on it even more than Tyler did. I was trying to figure out why, if she was able to get a phone and access to Venmo, why she didn't offer to pay for any of their accommodations, meals or any of their travel expenses? She was very shallow and I didn't really relate to her for most of the book. I did like their epilogue and seemed true to them as a couple. I liked that Tyler found someone with a taste for adventure like he had.
A fantastic runaway bride romance and the second in this terrific Saint security series. Tyler St. James is the wild brother but he’s trying to do his best for his older brother Hunter and the company even if it’s not exactly what he wants. He’s all about extreme adventure and pushing the boundaries. Those boundaries are going to be tested when he’s in the right place at the right time. That bride that’s running toward him is his job for the day. Luckily, Tyler jumps in to save her Ashtyn just doesn’t know he’s part of her father’s security team and Tyler doesn’t tell her. Well, that’s not going to end well. What starts out as Ashtyn’s bucket list turns into a sexy romance as Tyler is determined to give her the experiences she’s missed out on as the child of a public figure. Always the good girl with no real life experience. This is a fantastic follow up to the first book with spectacular characters in Tyler and Ashtyn. Loved it!
Ashtyn has been told her entire life what to do, and she's had enough of it so instead of marrying the man she was told to, she pulled a runaway bride which leads her to taking a road trip on the back of a motorcycle with Tyler. They have the sparks flying as they're spending so much time together on the adventure of her bucket list which made me super happy to be honest. However, Tyler has a big secret, and we all know that dirty little secrets tend to come out so I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting on that other shoe to drop. I know it's hard to admit to something about a person that you're seeing in a different light, but truth can lessen the blow of what would feel like a betrayal. You'll have to hit those one click buttons to see how the chips fall after Tyler's secret comes out, and trust me, you don't want to miss out on this story! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Thank you for the ARC read ,I voluntarily give this book an honest review. Ok so if Ashtyn is comparing marriage to Aaron as settling to with no life of her her own then that should have been the big buyer beware sign! Was Tyler making big mistake agreeing to Ashtyn plans for a wild and crazy road trip to help find herself? As they adventure together, Will Daddy, Andrew Senators Echols approve! Is Tyler.. all just the in the moment..infatuation type thing because they was so different from each other. Will she allow him to push her away? This was another funny and adventurous reads of a young woman displaced until she meets the sexy guard who is willing to help check off her quirky bucket list.
This is the 2nd book in this intriguing series and is Tyler and Ashlyn’s story. Ashlyn is weighed down by the expectations of others, and on her wedding days she is having 2nd thoughts about a life changing decision and makes a run for it. Tyler is security detail for the wedding of a senators’ daughter, and when they meet the sparks fly. This is a well written sweet story which is an addictive page turner, and is filled with engaging and relatable characters, drama, turmoil, emotions, and is an endearing, humous, and entertaining read. I look forward to reading more form this talented author whose work I recommend.
Ashtyn runs into Tyler and seems like fate they meet when they do. I loved seeing her go on these adventures and having him show her what it's like to be free. But she also shows him what it's like to love. Even though their story is not easy once the truth is revealed and there is some past events that are emotional, the author does a great job of showing the chemistry and love these characters have for each other.
Ashtyn is at the alter ready to get married but she just can’t do it . When Tyler is supposed to bring the runaway bride back home he runs into a problem. They are drawn to one another and he can’t stop himself from making her his . This was an amazing story and I loved both of the main characters . As always this author has hit a home run with this story .
Fun book, full of adventures. Ashtyn is a suppressed bride, waiting to say her vows. Tyler is the restless, free spirit waiting out side the church when she runs for her freedom. Watching Ashtyn grow into herself is a wonderful thing! Well written, with great characters. Can’t wait for #3 in the series!
This one is full of learning who you are, accepting who you are, and embracing who you are. Ashtyn has struggled her whole life with who she was, until Tyler came along and helped her not only learn who she was but embrace who she was. This book is full of adventure and finding TRUE happiness...
Where do find me a Tyler? Tyler and Ashton are so opposite they work. She's a runaway bride and he happens to be in right place. Loved their crazy adventure to Vegas especially on a motorcycle. Loved the ending abit different but still HEA. Can't wait for next book.
Tyler and Ashtyn’s story was so good. I love her character growth and her finding herself. I really felt like we got to know them both so well and I was so invested.