Breaking His Resolutions

Langstone Brothers #1

by Jessa Joy

Will the hot personal trainer break all his resolutions to get with his curvy client?

Cole
I want to leave the past behind me.
So my brothers and I use our inheritance to set up a gym.
I'm not expecting Alyssa to knock me off my feet.
There are rules about dating clients.
And one look at her makes me want to break them all.

Alyssa
I like my life neat and orderly.
I'm proud of my curves but I want to stay healthy.
So joining my small town's new gym is the perfect plan.
But Cole's my trainer and he makes my head spin.
Will this huge, gorgeous guy let me into his life or not?


Welcome to the start of a new series featuring three hot brothers and the gym they set up in a cute small town. Secrets, heavy lifting, ripped six packs and guaranteed HEAs are all part of the package. Each story can be read as a standalone but look out for familiar characters in each book!

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Amazon, Short Stories, Sports

56 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 27, 2022

About the author

I'm Jessa Joy and I write about curvy women and the alpha men who can't resist them. Short, steamy and upbeat is the name of the game. I hope you (like me) enjoy a guaranteed Happy Ever After! Whether you're into office, holiday or second chance romance, hot billionaires, small town shenanigans or enemies to lovers intrigue, I'm here to fulfil your reading desires!

Reviews

[Debra Soehner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alyssa is a hairdresser that joins a gym and meets trainer Cole. The 2 are very interested in each other and connect. Good short story and always enjoy the author.

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[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love when best friends team up to encourage each other Alyssa works with her best friend Dale who owns the towns salon when a new gym comes to town ran by three brothers. Cole sexy as all get out middle Langstone brother who moved to the small town to open a gym after the sudden death of their parents living in AZ was too hard with all the memories so starting over in the small town feels right. In opening the gym, they were offering training and of course Dale talks Alyssa into going to sign up for training lesson and you guessed it Cole is at the front desk and attraction is instant but neither pay attention because one of the main rules set between the brothers is no messing with clients and she is officially a client. Even when her sister who is into pageants everyone makes a fuss over comes to town and causes issues between them (or try to) especially when things don’t go as she planned (but Dale is a true friend with the shenanigans) But fate had other plans ensuring they run into each other, then him training her them getting to know each other during training and the attraction grows until neither of them can ignore it but will he ignore the rule of no dating clients, will her sister interfere with their growing attraction, and can they find happiness?

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[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Making the decision to be healthy may lead to love.

This was my first time reading a story by this author and I loved it. It was entertaining and enjoyable with a couple of exceptions. The characters were interesting and likable for the most part. Maisie was annoying, self absorbed, and lame. Alyssa was sweet, motivated, and smart. She had a plan but was keeping it under wraps until she was ready. Cole was self assured, encouraging, and an all around good guy. He knew that he shouldn’t get involved with Lys (Alyssa) but he was drawn to her and didn’t want to give up how he felt when he was with her. Lys and Cole were so cute together. I loved their happy ever after. I recommend reading this book.

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[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

First in a series about 3 brothers who open a gym in a small town. Alyssa decides to do get healthier and joins the new gym. She has a crush on her trainer but hides it. Cole has never been drawn to a woman the way he is to Alyssa. His brother warns him about getting involved with a client but can he resist? This is a sweet, spicy romance with a good level of emotions for a short story. Told in dual POV this romance is short, easy to read, with a nice plot and realistic business decisions. Good characters and interesting supporting cast. Looking forward to seeing how the other brothers fall in love. Entertaining with satisfying resolutions to conflict and epilogue!

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[Victoria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the set up to this new series and I liked the connection between Cole and Alyssa, they were cute together. It was nice seeing them get to know each other and deal with their attraction, worries and family issues. For me personally I would have liked this to have been a little bit longer as I wanted to know how Alyssa dealt with her sister after the fact and how Aron reacted to them after his comments before, I would have also liked to have seen some of them developing their relationship before the epilogue. I'm interested in seeing what happens in Aron's story next.

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[Tima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alyssa, the female lead, is mostly happy with her life but she’d like to be fitter. She goes to the new local gym offering a sign up bonus and meets her trainer, Cole, the male lead. Trainer/trainee relationships are forbidden, even for gym owners…

This short story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a cute, hot, low angst read.

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[Melissa Headrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute instalove story set in a charming locale. The female MC has a great boss/bestie and an insufferable attention seeking sister. The male MC a middle brother stuck between two brothers with polar opposite attitudes with one goal, to make their gym successful. Looking forward to learning more about the brothers in their future stories. Cole wants to be taken seriously so makes a rule against getting involved with clients but a couple encounters with Alyssa sees his "resolve" to keep it professional crumble before his eyes. When Alyssas sister interferes there is no telling which way its going to go. Good times.

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[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Alyssa decides to get in shape and goes to the new gym where she meets Cole. They shouldn't get involved but they do. I like how Cole convinces Alyssa she's the one for him after her sister messes things up plus a misunderstanding. The other good thing in the book is Alyssa's boss Dale.

[Dee Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh I just love Jessa Joy! Her novels are fun, quick, steamy and often have a cute little quirk or two and this one doesn’t disappoint in any way. I think I’m going to enjoy this new series.

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[Carlyn Zanidean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my this book was amazing and a great start to a new series. I absolutely loved these two.
I can not wait for the other two brothers to have their own stories out. The attraction between Cole and Alyssa is to strong to keep these two apart.

[CJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author has given us a fast paced, quick read that pulls us into the lives of the Langstone Brothers. They have opened a gym in town and Cole is the personal trainer. When Alyssa signs up for training, Cole feels an instant connection with her. Will he mix business and pleasure or will he follow the rule about not dating clients?

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[Nova · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.

Alyssa likes her job at the salon she works at with her best friend Dale but isn’t where her heart belongs, more than anything she loves to bake as her luscious curves prove, but her pageant ready sister is about to visit she decides that she wants to get into shape and with her tips decides to join the new gym that has just opened in town. When she is introduced to her trainer Cole she knows her whole world has been turned upside down, but he is a man that can have any woman that he wants and the way that he keeps looking at her she starts to believe that could be her, but after they share a forbidden night together she starts hoping this is forever but when the morning comes and he has vanished and he doesn’t show up for their training session will she be left with a broken heart after all?

Cole and his two brothers want to leave the past behind them and have opened a new gym in a small ton they have decided to call home. And so far, things could not be going better, that is until Alyssa walks in and suddenly the rules that he agreed too are going to be harder than he thought. No dating clients is becoming harder each session he has with Alyssa. Can he keep fighting the chemistry that is building between then and when his brother Aron spots what is going on will he lose the best thing that has happened to him, or will he get his chance at love?

Fantastic start to a new series and the characters were as always engaging and easy to relate too, loved Alyssa and the way that she was positive about her curves, and I honestly read this book with a smile on my face. Looking forward to the next installment of this series. Highly recommended 4.2* Read.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hairdresser by day and baker by night, Alyssa decides to do something for herself. Some self care is just what she needs so she joins the new gym in town. Cole and his two brothers just opened a new gym in town. They are working hard to get it noticed and doing well. They have very strict rules about dating clients and don't have time for relationships right now. When Alyssa walks into the gym and into Cole's life, he decides he doesn't want anyone else training her. The chemistry between the two is electric. However, Cole's brothers don't agree with Cole seeing a client and Alyssa's sister is in town causing trouble. Can these two get it together despite their opposition?

First in a new series, this is a steamy insta-love quick read. It's perfect for when you don't have time to get sucked into a long novel and gives you the bit of alpha male and steamy scenes to hold you over until the next one. With great characters and obstacles to overcome, this makes for a great read and start to a new series. Now I can't wait to read about Cole's brothers.

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[Ann Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Breaking His Resolutions' by Jessa Joy is the first book in her new series Langstone Brothers and tells the story of Cole, who opens a gym with his brothers, and Alyssa, joins the gym to stay healthy. Cole and his brothers used their inheritance to buy a gym and work as trainers with the explicit rule to not date the clients, then he meets his newest client. Alyssa likes her curves but wants to stay healthy so joined the new gym and met her trainer, Cole. Sparks start to fly in the gym.

Ms. Joy has kicked off her new series with a delightful book. The chemistry between Alyssa and Cole was steamy. Although this book is short it is well written with great characters, witty dialogue, and an interesting plot. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who likes a quick but satisfying read with their glass of wine.

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[T Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

HEA
Standalone, interconnected characters
Insta-love, Personal Trainer Romance
Langstone Brothers series

*over 18 readers only *

Trigger/ Content warnings
Toxic sister
Death of parents

Cole (mmc, trainer, co-owner of gym)
Alyssa (mfc, cook and beautician)
Dale (boss of mfc, owns salon)
Maisie (sister of mfc)
Ivar (brother of mmc, co-owner of gym)
Aron (brother of mmc, co-owner of gym)
Juni (receptionist at gym)



Alyssa works at the salon that Dale owns. She wanted to get away from her family and be independent. But her golden-child, beauty pageant winning sister is coming for a visit. Cole co-owns a gym with his brothers and their first rule of business is not getting personally involved with clients. Cole made the rule himself, but now he wants to break it for Alyssa. How will Amy of this possibly work out?

I really enjoyed this book. But honestly, I think Dale was my favorite character.

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alyssa works in a salon with her best friend and with some encouragement she goes and signs up at the new gym across from the salon. At first Cole didn't want to be her personal trainer because he is attracted to her. However, its not long before he changes his mind. Alyssa started having feelings for Cole and then her starts causing problems. When Cole and Alyssa finally give into temptation the next morning he is gone. Her sister starts about the trouble they'll be in. Will Cole get into trouble for being with Alyssa? Can they be together?

This is a great story that will draw you in from beginning to end. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

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[Hanna Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book number 1 of the Langstone Brothers series and focuses on Cole and Alyssa. Alyssa decided that she was ready to do something for herself and get into shape so she goes to the new gym in town to sign up for the gym and personal training. She is surprised by her reaction to meeting Cole, one of the 3 owners. Cole has a very similar reaction to Alyssa. He had been feeling unsettled since the death of his parents and since moving to a new town. Together, they find the ultimate happiness! This is hands down my favorite book so far by this author and I am so excited for the rest of the series! This was a great introduction to the series.

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[Dawnmarie Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short quick insta-love story featuring Cole and Alyssa Cole and his brothers left AZ following the sudden death of their parents. There were too many memories so they moved to this small town and opened up a gym. Where he meets Alyssa when she comes in to sign up for training sessions they're both attracted to each other but they don't pay attention to it. Cole because of the brothers rule about messing with clients and as they have a few sessions Cole finds his resolve weakening and when Alyssa's sister interferes who knows what's going to happen. You really need to read this feel good story to see what happens. I would definitely recommend reading this book.

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[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

What Is Meant To Be Will Be -
Alyssa only went into the gym because she was looking to tone up herself, but she actually got more than she expected. Cole knew his belief in ‘don’t mix business with pleasure’ would be truly tested the moment he laid eyes on Alyssa and to make matters worse, he was scheduled to be her trainer. They tried to stay professional, but the sparks between them exploded and took them down a bumpy path to their forever.

This story was a pleasurable, page turning treasure to read. Just like the other Jessa Joy stories, this one will draw you in from the beginning and keep you turning the pages. It was a quick and entertaining read, that you will enjoy reading.

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[Char · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three brothers decide to open a gym with some inheritance money. One of the rules is they will not date any of their members. Of course it happens to Cole. One of their new members has attracted Cole’s attention. Alyssa is joining the gym to get healthier. When she meets Cole, who is going to be her trainer, there is an instant attraction. Cole doesn’t know what is happening. He doesn’t know if he can stay away from her. This is really a fun, entertaining read. It is a light, flirty, sexy, heartwarming romantic adventure. I really enjoyed the story!

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[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cole and his brother decide to open a GYM in Darlington. Cole made up the rules about not mixing trainers with clients. Alyssa has decided to go to the new Gym and train. She wants to be healthy. She meets Cole at the gym and there is an instant spark between them. Cole is her trainer and after a few sessions Cole ends up kissing her. His brother finds out and has a fit. I love how Cole goes after what he wants and he and Alyssa get together. Loved the characters and how they fixed their family misunderstanding and meddling. Great short story.

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[An Epilogue a Day Bianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cole got together with his three brothers and opened a gym on a small town called Darlinton. He is the grumpy, silent type that is focus on his work and vowed to never get involved with a client.
Alyssa is a BBW that saw her confidence been taken away by her sister. She works in a salon and decides to join the new gym to work on her health.
Their attraction and their chemistry is off the charts since the first time they look at each other so how will they resist this pull?
This insta-love, but not so fast burn, is a delicious reading that melted my heart. The characters are so good that I can’t wait to discover more about them.

[Cassy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a cute, short book. I liked the premise and the characters were fun. And there was some decent spice for a novella (though, what is it with all my spicy books lately completely neglecting the protection conversation?!)

But truthfully, I think it would have been better as a fleshed out novel. Everything was just too fast. They got together too fast even though he’d NEVER gotten involved with a client. They fell in love within days. Her sister was so nasty and manipulative, it was almost comical.

Like, a lot of these issues I think would have solved themselves if the book had been longer.

So a solid 3/5 stars.

[Cathylynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cole takes his inheritance and with his brothers buy a gym. Alyssa wants to be healthy so she goes to the gym where she meets Cole. Cole has rules about dating clients but when the chemistry is there, there is no denying it. This is a short story and the start of a series and it was engaging and I read it in one sitting and it kept me entertained. The characters are great and the angst Cole felt was great. This is a great story.

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[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breaking His Resolutions is a heated fast read that you will not want to put down. Alyssa is a hair dresser that wants to get into shape. Cole is a trainer that does not mix business with personnel. When Alyssa walks into the gym, Cole minds begins to think of the what ifs.

Cole and Alyssa's story is hot, steamy with a bit of drama, family tension and a misunderstand that is easily cleared up with a dog. Great story and an amazing start to the series.

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[Judy Gittleson Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cole and his brothers start a gym together and when they do promos for training, Alyssa signs up. The two have sparks flying but the rules of not mixing fun with clients is in the way. Her sister causes some grief and it becomes hard to hold back. The characters are well developed, with intense feelings which are not always secret. The storyline was fun, entertaining, had great dialogue banter and surprises. This quick romance grabs you at the start and has you smiling by the end.

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[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breaking His Resolutions was the start of a great new series by Jessa Joy. After losing their parents, Cole and his brothers move to a small town to open their own gym. Dating clients is strictly forbidden but when he meets Alyssa and becomes her personal trainer, he is smitten. The chemistry between them is intense and he knows she is the one for him. Can he convince Alyssa to give them a chance? Looking forward to Aron's story next.

[adina willis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alyssa works at a hair salon. Her sister is coming into town. She decides that she is going to go to the gym for health reasons. She sees Cole at the gym. Cole and his brothers own the gym. Cole is a personal trainer. His biggest resolution is to not sleep with a client. Cole is breaking his resolutions to be with Alyssa. However, Alyssa's sister may ruin their relationship.

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[gemma.louise.xx.books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cole owns a gym with his brothers and they have a rule- no getting involved with the clients. But then Alyssa walks in and Cole is ready to rip up of his rules and make her his. But will they get it together and get together or is this destined to be a mural crush from afar?

Love love loved this! It was super short but had plenty to entertain me! There was spice but not much, which suited the length of the book. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

My brothers and I use our inheritance to set up a gym. There are rules about dating clients, and I want to Break them all. Alyssa likes her life - neat and orderly. I am proud of my curves, but I want to stay healthy. I'm joining the small town's new gym is the perfect. Cole is my trainer and he makes my head spin. Will this huge, gorgeous guy let me into his life or not? I should think so! 4☆