Jared

Storm Brothers #3

by Melissa Belle

A twist of fate makes them roommates. Will they finally act on their feelings…or miss their chance forever? A friends-to-lovers forced proximity hockey romance in the Storm Brothers series by USA Today Bestselling author Melissa Belle.

Jared Storm and I grew up friends.

No, not the kind of friends like in the movies where it sometimes turns romantic.

Jared was a star in our town, and I didn’t want to shine just because of his light.

Besides, I had my own secrets to keep.

He moved away to become a hockey star, and I stayed in New Orleans.

I thought I’d live there forever.

Just like I thought I’d never sleep with Jared Storm.

But sometimes life takes a hard left turn.

And you have to be ready for the bumps along the way.

Genres: Hockey

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2023

About the author

USA Today Bestselling author Melissa Belle writes about smart, sassy women and the hot, sexy men who want them. She spent years in the field of psychology before writing her first novel on the train in Europe. She often works through her story ideas while hiking with her husband or hanging out with her two kitties. She loves road trips and songwriting. And cupcakes.

Reviews

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book three in The Storm Brother’s series and it is Jared and Ash’s story and omg it is definitely a must read. Jared and Ash have been best friends for years and are always there for each other regardless of the situation or circumstances. When Ash’s marketing company is bought out she transferred to Missoula and she is staying in a cabin on the ranch. Jared plays for the Montana Wild Kings and he liked to party and also didn’t do commitment or relationships but when he rescued a cat and kicked out of the condo that he was renting he was offered a cabin at the ranch. The connection, attraction and chemistry between Jared and Ash has always been strong and intense but they never acted on it as there friendship is the most important thing to both of them but what happens when they have to become roommates with only one bedroom well that could really complicate matters. Jared and Ash have both been through so much in there lives but will they be able to eventually put there hearts on the line and tell each other exactly how they feel before it is too late and they miss out on something so special and also get the happy ending that they both deserve. This book was absolutely amazing, emotional, addictive and a real page turner that I just couldn’t put down and I can’t wait to read more books by this author in the future.

[Rebecca Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

While perusing BookSprout for a new review copy, I came across Jared by Melissa Belle. I was a little concerned I wouldn't be able to get through it quickly, but as it turned out, I shouldn't have been.

Melissa Belle was a new-to-me author. Jumping into a series at book 3 isn't something I would usually do, but there was a note that Jared could be appreciated as a standalone book.

Jared Storm and Ashley Hill have been best friends forever. They've seen each other through a lot. While there has been an undercurrent of attraction between them, their friendship wasn't something either wanted to risk.

I started reading... and couldn't stop! I was absolutely captivated by these characters and this friends to lovers romance. I kept telling myself just one more chapter, but we know how that goes. At 2:30AM I finished the book. I was so happy, and yet I wanted more. More HEAs, more Storm brothers, more of Melissa Belle's writing. More!

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance books. It was a wonderfully delightful read. While it was my first Melissa Belle book, I can definitely say it won't be my last!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[BlueBug · Rating 5 out of 5]

These Storm brothers... mmm-mmm-mmm.

Jared and Ashley have been friends since they were kids. They got each other through a lot, some of it pretty heartbreaking. She thought she'd live in New Orleans for the rest of her life, but work brings her to Montana where she not only gets to see her best friend whenever she wants but ends up living with him in the only cabin available. Neither of them is sure what direction this new situation may send them, so they decide a friends-with-benefits relationship might just get them through. Yet, as he continues to search for his father's killer, Ashley keeps a secret that has had her tied up in feelings of guilt for half her life. The answers could be closer than either of them knows, and it might be too much for their "friendship" to bear.

Each time I read one of these stories, I'm so glad there are so many Storms and their friends and relatives because they always make me feel like one of their inner circle. Another brilliant sports romance by this author, and I look forward to the next.

[Tracie Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

They grew up best friends. When Ashley moves to Montana for work, Shes excited to see her best friend again. Jared has always had feelings for Ashley but it never seemed they were single at the same time. So now that shes here they get thrown into living in the same cabin. And decide to have a friends with benifits relationship. These two are amazing together. No matter what their lives bring on they are alway there for the other. When Ashley tells Jared her secret he does everything in his power to get to the truth of that night her stepfather was killed So that She can move on from the guilt. I think Jared and Ashley are so far my favorite out of all the Storm brothers. Till Liams book comes out.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenny Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we meet Ashley Hill and we get Jared Storm's story. After the company Ashley worked for her gave her the choice to relocate for a new job or be jobless she chose to move to Montana and start a new job. She didn't realize at the time that this would put her back in contact with her best friend and first love Jared (not that he knew it). Jared has been having some trouble sleeping and so far has been able to avoid anyone finding out. When he learns his best friend and the one woman he wants more than anything is moving back to town he has mixed feelings about it. Can these two find a HEA or will it all blow up in their faces and they will lose more than they are willing to?

Another amazing story by this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really good story. I haven’t read any of the previous books in this series, but I have to say catching up on the Storm Brothers series was really easy. Jared Storm has loved his best friend Ashley Hill since they were in school together from a young age. Their friendship means the world to each other and when the opportunity presents itself for them to explore their feelings, the sky lights up with love. They have a few barriers to overcome but they do get to have their happily ever after.

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[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last of the Storm brothers to fall. Jared is determined to have a better season than the last, and when his non pet friendly condo building kicks him out he believes the Wild Ranch is the 0lace to help him past his issues. Ashley has had feelings for Jar e d for a long time and she how's living near him again without falling more is going to be hard, but she isn't going to join his l9ng line of one niters.

This friends to romance is such a fun read and you can't help falling along with them.

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[Melinda Swaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melissa Belle never fails to draw readers in with passion, hockey, and characters that pop off the page. Any book by Melissa Belle is an absolute treat. Great characters; witty dialogue; plenty of steam...what's not to like? I did not want to put this book down to the point I wished it was my job to just read books! So clear your schedule. You are not going to want to put it down once you start. Happy reading everyone

[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good friend to lover story that takes your heart and emotions on a ride. Jared and Ashley have been friends since childhood. Always there for each other during the ups and down of their lives. When they share a cabin, they realized how much they meant to each other.

Great story and that was easy to get lost in.

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[NanaX8 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jared finds himself within reach of his best friend Ashley again…will they get over the fears they have to find the love they’ve always wanted? What an awesome best friends to lovers done beautifully. Loved it❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️.

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[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. In Montana where the Montana wild kings hockey team jarred storm finds himself with his best friend Ashley hill and all the feelings and chemistry they have had a kids to adulthood now comes to a close . Beautiful Romance

[Tracy Tripp · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the exact same as the first book in the series except it’s a different brother and it takes place in Montana. There’s a cat that causes unexpected roommates. There is a girl from home the guy has always loved and they fall in love after the girl has to decide about a job in another town. It’s the same. Be more creative.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jared and Ash have one of the sweetest and hottest friends-to-lovers stories I have long read. This is the first book I have read in this series, and I am going to go back and read the others because I want to know how the other stories developed. This is a perfect world to get lost in.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed Jared & Ash’s book. Jared Storm and Ash grew up friends. He moved away to become a hockey star, and I stayed in New Orleans. It was an entertaining read. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Melissa B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jared and Ashley have been best friends for what seems like forever, through the bad and growing up.
This friend to lovers romance is sweet and a totally nice read.

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[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ashley has no choice but to move to Montana. She never expected to run into her lifelong crush but there Jared is. Good story about coming full circle and realizing that true love does exist. Likeable characters and nice flow. Not a ton of drama, just an all around feel-good story.

[Pete Woollven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my god so good

Another brilliant book well written and a great cast of characters and story line absolutely loved it I loved all the characters so far I thought max as my favourite but now I don't know

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

This is a really good friends to lovers story and a good continuation of this series. I loved the dynamic between Jared and Ashley and how deep and true their friendship is.