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It Was Always You #6
Jagger
Lusting after my father’s protégé and friend is plain stupid considering I’m invisible to him…
Jagger Halsey…
He’s sinful, much older and talented beyond words.
My father thinks the world of him.
So do I.
And I’ve tried to tell him in not-so-subtle ways. Even after my numerous, persistent attempts to catch his attention, he ignores me.
Exasperated and heartbroken, I give up.
Only distance can heal my wounds, so I run away.
Now I’m back in LA, immune to the gorgeous single dad.
Well, that’s what I tell myself…
Jagger Halsey…
He’s sinful, much older and talented beyond words.
My father thinks the world of him.
So do I.
And I’ve tried to tell him in not-so-subtle ways. Even after my numerous, persistent attempts to catch his attention, he ignores me.
Exasperated and heartbroken, I give up.
Only distance can heal my wounds, so I run away.
Now I’m back in LA, immune to the gorgeous single dad.
Well, that’s what I tell myself…
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Published May 1, 2021
About the author
Scarlett Avery
85 books1,418 followersTwo-time USA TODAY and Amazon TOP 21 bestselling author Scarlett Avery unapologetically brings book boyfriends to their knees. Only smart, sassy, and vulnerable heroines are brave enough to unravel these heroes.
Scarlett’s love stories are intense and passionate, emotional and steamy, layered with some delicious angsty scenes that always leave you begging for more. Once you start reading Scarlett’s novels, there’s no going back.
You’ll find the catalogue of all her books and a reading order on her website.
Scarlett’s love stories are intense and passionate, emotional and steamy, layered with some delicious angsty scenes that always leave you begging for more. Once you start reading Scarlett’s novels, there’s no going back.
You’ll find the catalogue of all her books and a reading order on her website.
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May 29, 2021
Complicated and captivating are an enticing combination. Always Love thrives off of forbidden love and heartbreak.
Emotional overload with a sensual twist. Jagger and Stadia take heartache quite seriously. From frustrating angst to edgy temptation, Avery pulls at the heartstrings like a masterful puppeteer. Love is risque business and Jagger makes the effort worthwhile.
Emotional overload with a sensual twist. Jagger and Stadia take heartache quite seriously. From frustrating angst to edgy temptation, Avery pulls at the heartstrings like a masterful puppeteer. Love is risque business and Jagger makes the effort worthwhile.
May 27, 2021
Talk about stubborn, Jagger is totally unmovable. Stasia has given up and even left the country due to his stubbornness. But she's back now and she is one kick-ass chick, Razzmatazz. Once it happens, there is no going back, but the road to acceptance was hard fought. Laugh out loud moments, heartbreak, successful moments, tense moments, big vs huge, and finally, bliss moments make up this great read. Loved reciting the months of the year, awesome t-shirt slogans, Leo and even Zeus. It would be awesome for a book for Zeus, don't you think? Loved Jagger's alphaness and loved the visiting rock-star concept. Overall a fabulous read and a spectacular ending. Love this series.
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May 29, 2021
🔥🔥 HOT!
WOW! Storyline and characters were well rounded. Enough drama and intrigue to keep you wanting to turn the next page. Steamy intimacy scenes were.....WOW! And the ending, although happy, cause some happy tears too. No cheating or cliffhanger. I love Ms. Avery's stories, but I'll continue to say that the choice of her preferred swear word isn't damn or F@#$ which I'd personally prefer to what is used. I was really pleased NOT to see it the first third of the story, so had high hopes. Oh well.....if you can get past the g.d's and j.c's you'll really enjoy this read! 🤓
WOW! Storyline and characters were well rounded. Enough drama and intrigue to keep you wanting to turn the next page. Steamy intimacy scenes were.....WOW! And the ending, although happy, cause some happy tears too. No cheating or cliffhanger. I love Ms. Avery's stories, but I'll continue to say that the choice of her preferred swear word isn't damn or F@#$ which I'd personally prefer to what is used. I was really pleased NOT to see it the first third of the story, so had high hopes. Oh well.....if you can get past the g.d's and j.c's you'll really enjoy this read! 🤓
May 30, 2021
Another great story by Scarlett Avery about a very alpha male who is stubborn as ever and the girl who finally makes him see the light and change his ways. I love a good older man, younger female read and was excited when this part of the story unfolded. I would definitely recommend this book.
July 30, 2021
Certified Playboy-Jagger
(Certified Playboys Book 6)
Scarlett Avery
This series is one of my favorites by Scarlett Avery. Jagger's & Stasia's story is the sixth book. It was smoking hot, extra steamy and boiling over with one sexy alpha. I am thinking Jagger and Stasia has to be my favorite couple at this moment from Certified Playboys series. You will not be disappointed. I'm excited to read Becketts story next in the series.
(Certified Playboys Book 6)
Scarlett Avery
This series is one of my favorites by Scarlett Avery. Jagger's & Stasia's story is the sixth book. It was smoking hot, extra steamy and boiling over with one sexy alpha. I am thinking Jagger and Stasia has to be my favorite couple at this moment from Certified Playboys series. You will not be disappointed. I'm excited to read Becketts story next in the series.
May 23, 2021
I totally love this series. This installment follows Jagger, the sexy, single father and song writer.
Stasia is an up and coming guitar player. Though she's cut her ties with her father and well known music moguel in LA. She's determined to make it on her own.
After numerous attempts at getting Jagger to reciprocate her feeling. She leaves for London to fulfill her dreams.
This super hot, sexy page turner will Amp you up. The chemistry is undeniably intense. This heartbreaking, crazy, sexy book will leave you wanting more.
Looking forward to this series next book.
5stars
Stasia is an up and coming guitar player. Though she's cut her ties with her father and well known music moguel in LA. She's determined to make it on her own.
After numerous attempts at getting Jagger to reciprocate her feeling. She leaves for London to fulfill her dreams.
This super hot, sexy page turner will Amp you up. The chemistry is undeniably intense. This heartbreaking, crazy, sexy book will leave you wanting more.
Looking forward to this series next book.
5stars
July 10, 2021
Loved!!
I really enjoyed this. I randomly came across it while searching for age gap romances. I loved that the heroine was the rock star and the hero was the single dad. This has alot of Heart and it is totally and incredibly crazy steamy. Omg!!! So good
I really enjoyed this. I randomly came across it while searching for age gap romances. I loved that the heroine was the rock star and the hero was the single dad. This has alot of Heart and it is totally and incredibly crazy steamy. Omg!!! So good
May 11, 2021
I adored Stasia and her refusal to compromise. She’s talented, determined to make a name for herself without revealing just who she is, and she’s unapologetic about her desire for Jagger. It’s just too bad Jagger is a big dumb dummy for so long. Of course, once his heart convinces his brain that Stasia is most definitely all adult woman, he’s 100% in it to win her heart. Even if it means putting himself out there for the first real time since his wife died. And holy wow, do these two have chemistry. Their story is absolutely more than just how they burn up any room they’re in together though. It’s about a rise to stardom on talent and personality, along with some luck. It’s about loving the person you’re with and not budging on trying to make them as happy as possible. This story was full of love, some humor, a little angst, and the very real pain Stasia feels at the hands of her band. It all works out in the end, and the ride was so very much worth the ups and downs for Jagger and Stasia to find their happiness.
February 3, 2022
Jagger & Stasia
Stasia is the younger daughter of Jaggers mentor. She has always had a huge crush on him but he never crossed the line. Really sexy and steamy story.
Stasia is the younger daughter of Jaggers mentor. She has always had a huge crush on him but he never crossed the line. Really sexy and steamy story.
January 22, 2022
a great read
Another great book from the wonderful Scarlett Avery, Jagger and Stasia characters were fantastic. Another very hot and steamy read. Don’t like giving to much away as it will spoil it for you I all will say is it definitely a book to read 4 1/2 ⭐️
Another great book from the wonderful Scarlett Avery, Jagger and Stasia characters were fantastic. Another very hot and steamy read. Don’t like giving to much away as it will spoil it for you I all will say is it definitely a book to read 4 1/2 ⭐️
June 27, 2021
The story line between Jagger and Stasia is hot and exciting. The moments between the two are great the passion the love and the laughable moments make the book so enjoyable. I recommend reading the whole series from this author you can feel the author style in each one and each book is enjoyable an entertaining to read.
May 26, 2021
Hot single dad and rock star romance
Right from the start, Jagger came off as the silver fox that didn’t put up with much nonsense from self centered women. He attracted women wherever he went but seemed more irritated about that than anything else. He’s a famous songwriter used to people wanting a piece of him for their own gain. It is important to note that secondary characters connected to Jagger have their stories in other books in the series. I have read all their stories but am not finding it that easy to keep everyone straight.
Stasia had been in love with but rejected by him for years because she was his friend’s daughter. She returns to LA after several years away in London and they see each other again at one of her concerts.
While the story about her career and her band was the perfect backdrop for their story, it was the hot, dirty talking single dad thing worked really well. The creativity in the carnal arts department alone was worth the read.
Right from the start, Jagger came off as the silver fox that didn’t put up with much nonsense from self centered women. He attracted women wherever he went but seemed more irritated about that than anything else. He’s a famous songwriter used to people wanting a piece of him for their own gain. It is important to note that secondary characters connected to Jagger have their stories in other books in the series. I have read all their stories but am not finding it that easy to keep everyone straight.
Stasia had been in love with but rejected by him for years because she was his friend’s daughter. She returns to LA after several years away in London and they see each other again at one of her concerts.
While the story about her career and her band was the perfect backdrop for their story, it was the hot, dirty talking single dad thing worked really well. The creativity in the carnal arts department alone was worth the read.
June 9, 2021
Jagger is a talented songwriter and as the protégé of Stacia’s father she’s untouchable. There is an age gap between them but Stacia wants to give Jagger all her firsts. When he turns her down yet again she ran for London to patch up her wounded heart. Fast forward five years and Stacia has grown into a talented guitarist and hot woman. He spots her at a rock concert where she knocks Jagger for a loop. When he sees her at Dark Compulsion things take a turn for the steamy side. I love how their friends and family pull together to help these two lovers. Jagger the single father is cautious and his daughter finally gets Daddy to invite Stacia to join the family.
January 25, 2025
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This is a fun twist Stasia/Tyler is an up and coming rockstar. She launches the LA rock scene and immediately is recognized by Jagger her dad’s protege. Her dad is a rockstar that she has broken ties with.
Stasia has never forgotten Jagger and he has not forgotten her either. But has time allowed them to be a thing or will their past tear them apart.
Jaggers story is my favorite and was definitely worth waiting for!! Loved this series and seeing these awesome dads find woman that loved them and their kids!
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This is a fun twist Stasia/Tyler is an up and coming rockstar. She launches the LA rock scene and immediately is recognized by Jagger her dad’s protege. Her dad is a rockstar that she has broken ties with.
Stasia has never forgotten Jagger and he has not forgotten her either. But has time allowed them to be a thing or will their past tear them apart.
Jaggers story is my favorite and was definitely worth waiting for!! Loved this series and seeing these awesome dads find woman that loved them and their kids!
July 9, 2021
This is a good read. Jagger is older and wiser then many men Stasia is young and tries to out run her love for Jagger since he doesn’t love Stasia. Stasia tries to show him she would do anything for Jagger but his pain from loosing his wife is taking a toll on him. Plus, taking care of his daughter is all he can do. When Stasia leaves for London she stops all contact with many from her old home. She comes back to her home town and rocks and shocks the music industry but wearing high heels and playing Guitar. She rocks by being a shock to everyone and goes under a different name, but Jagger is there and knows it’s her and is shocked to see her. The feelings for both come back and takes Jagger a while to figure out what he wants and what to do. Will Jagger figure out his feelings for Stasia? Will Stasia make a name for herself or loose something she’s worked so hard for? Read this book. It is so good.
May 29, 2021
Certified Playboy :Jagger was a great addition to the series. Jagger Halsey was a sexy and possessive alpha. He was also kind of sweet and swoony and a great father to his daughter Bree. Stasia has been in love with Jagger for years but he refused to give in to her due to her age and the fact she is his mentors daughter. I really loved Stasia. She was such a great character and woman. The connection and chemistry Jagger and Stasia had was off the charts! Loved them together.
June 1, 2021
I wouldn’t call this a May - September romance, but close. While Stasia loved Jagger all these years, there was an age difference and Jagger didn’t give her any indication that he wanted her. Yet now, just wow, Jagger sees Stasia again for the first time in years, he can’t forget her. My heart gave a little extra beat reading their love story while I was cheering them on.
Sometimes when I read a book about an older man and younger woman, I am turned off by their conversations, however, Scarlett has done an excellent job of telling their story, keeping me enthralled with every page.
Sometimes when I read a book about an older man and younger woman, I am turned off by their conversations, however, Scarlett has done an excellent job of telling their story, keeping me enthralled with every page.
June 5, 2021
Author Scarlett Avery has done it again. Wow wow wow, another absolutely amazing book by this author. She always leaves me wanting more and coming back ever single time. I could not put this book down once I started reading and I enjoyed every single minute of this amazing book. Talk about hot and steamy, this book has it all. The characters are absolutely wonderful and easy to love. Fantastic book and highly, highly recommended.
July 27, 2021
Oh my this book his hot ….Jagger and stasia has this chemistry that amazing and of the chart …..jagger a single father that in music business at music festival looking for a new talent never imagine seeing the girl at hat been haunting his dreams for the last 4 years …on stage with a band and rocking it …..stasia back in the us to start her career and the first she see is Jagger she has mix feeling at first ….then he convienne he on a date and then it start for them ..but make it a bit hard for her with her band …so will stasia be able to get everything she want the man and the career……this is a must read book hurry and get it I could barely but it down .
May 17, 2021
Jagger and Stasia are meant to be. Although Jagger doesn’t know it. They were good friends once upon a time, one might even say best friends but Jagger’s sense of loyalty is a bit off. See, she is the daughter of his mentor and he feels he can’t go there. Stasia has been patient. Her understanding of his need to mourn his wife, of his loyalty to her father and his own daughters importance is mature beyond the years she has. Her maturity level is way beyond Jagger’s. I adore her independence and her determination to move on with her life after being rejected by Jagger. She also has the grit to make her own way despite a famous father. Her road had to be traveled alone so that she could become the woman she was meant to be. Also to become the woman that Jagger kick himself over for almost letting get away. Love this one and this series is awesome.
June 4, 2021
Stacia and Jagger have known each other for years. Her father is his friend and mentor. He has always just looked at her as a child. When she reappears in LA after 4 years he is shocked at how beautiful she is and can't control the lust he feels for her. Jagger fights their chemistry at every turn. Can Stacia finally make him realize that she is the woman he has been waiting for?
I love this series! Stacia and Jagger are intense and steamy. Love that we get a little time with some of the rest of the family too. Leo is fabulous and she adds to the fun. This book is witty,full of snark and plenty steamy. Love how Jagger considers his daughter every step of the way. Looking forward to the next one.
I love this series! Stacia and Jagger are intense and steamy. Love that we get a little time with some of the rest of the family too. Leo is fabulous and she adds to the fun. This book is witty,full of snark and plenty steamy. Love how Jagger considers his daughter every step of the way. Looking forward to the next one.
May 23, 2021
Whew!! 🔥🔥🔥
Read
June 2, 2021Jagger and Stasia are a great addition to this series. I love that Stasia is no pushover and drama-free. Jagger is a hot single dad Stasia has been crushing on for years. When Stasia moves back to the states and they have a chance encounter, their story takes off. Sweet story.
June 18, 2021
Loved these steamy books. I enjoyed every minute of this book and this series I love Jagger’s story.
June 20, 2021
Awesome addition to the playboy series! Once again Scarlett delivers a alpha steamy romance.
July 1, 2021
Love that is meant to be...
The ultimate age gap romance book, out today.
Oh how much did I love the hunkiness of Jagger and the baddassness of Stasia? Let me tell ya!
Jagger has lived his life alone, more or less, since his wife died, raising his young daughter, and writing songs for this or that rock group. Then there's Stasia, who has loved Jagger for so long, but could never get him to see her, because of who she was. The daughter of his friend and mentor. She moves away, not able to see Jagger daily, and not have what she wants so desperately.
FOUR LONG YEARS LATER...
Stasia returns to the states, with her British bandmates, as Tyler Linewood. When Jagger and she sees each other for the first time, her feelings come flying back, like they never left. Jagger feels the same, if he's being honest with himself, but sill reluctant to advance on her, due to who she is...
Do things change?
Do Jagger and Stasia make a go at it after all?
You'll need to read Certified Playboy: Jagger to find out the answers.
This book was a 100% heat inducing read. I loved it and am now biting at the bit waiting for Certified Billionaire Playboy- Beckett to come out, so I can continue my swoonfest.
Scarlett Avery sure knows how to write those steamy love stories that I have come to love from her.
This is a 5/5 stars
The ultimate age gap romance book, out today.
Oh how much did I love the hunkiness of Jagger and the baddassness of Stasia? Let me tell ya!
Jagger has lived his life alone, more or less, since his wife died, raising his young daughter, and writing songs for this or that rock group. Then there's Stasia, who has loved Jagger for so long, but could never get him to see her, because of who she was. The daughter of his friend and mentor. She moves away, not able to see Jagger daily, and not have what she wants so desperately.
FOUR LONG YEARS LATER...
Stasia returns to the states, with her British bandmates, as Tyler Linewood. When Jagger and she sees each other for the first time, her feelings come flying back, like they never left. Jagger feels the same, if he's being honest with himself, but sill reluctant to advance on her, due to who she is...
Do things change?
Do Jagger and Stasia make a go at it after all?
You'll need to read Certified Playboy: Jagger to find out the answers.
This book was a 100% heat inducing read. I loved it and am now biting at the bit waiting for Certified Billionaire Playboy- Beckett to come out, so I can continue my swoonfest.
Scarlett Avery sure knows how to write those steamy love stories that I have come to love from her.
This is a 5/5 stars
June 1, 2021
Jagger is the hot, older music writer. He had met Much younger Stasia through her father, his mentor. After years of denying her, they reconnect and it gets hot and heavy. Lots of sexy scenes! Enough drama to make it interesting. Overall a very fun read
June 9, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. It was nice and hot but it had its moment of sweetness.
July 27, 2021
This story blew me away!! Jagger and Stasia (older man, younger woman) are smokin' hot! The chemistry between them leaves you needing a cold shower! Just enough drama, a whole lot of steam! One of my top 5 books! Definitely recommend!
July 27, 2021
A sweet and sexy story between Stasia and Jagger. These two were always meant to be, but the timing was never right. That time is now!!!
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