Showing posts with label Time River. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Time River. Show all posts

September 23, 2024

Weekly Spotlight - Time River

 

“You always warned me that life hurts sometimes.” “A whole hell of a lot of the time, but that just means we’ve gotten to experience love.”  A.L. Jackson, Love Me Today


Love Me Today
A jaded single dad. A woman returning to her small-town roots. Neither was prepared for their paths to collide…

I should have known I was in trouble when I backed my old, beat-up truck into the shiny Range Rover.
The driver looked like a gorgeous fallen angel – one who’d been booted right out of paradise for being a giant prick.
Good thing I’ll never have to see him again.
Except when I show up for my new job to teach a little girl how to ride her horse, I find the same icy blue eyes glaring back at me.

Paisley Dae is completely reckless. She’s also the best trainer in this small town. And Evelyn gets the best.
Protecting the little girl is my one focus.
Only the sassy trainer in her cut-offs and cowgirl boots quickly gets under my skin. Distractions are dangerous, but she soon becomes everything I crave.

One reckless night of giving in, and Caleb and I spiral into a web of passion.
But when I begin to unravel the secrets hiding in this place, I find there is more riding on this job than I thought.
Caleb and Evelyn are worth any sacrifice – only Caleb has to decide what he will sacrifice for me…

My Review

 


Don't Forget Me Tomorrow
For years, I’ve tried to keep my distance from Dakota Cooper. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted and the one thing I can’t have.

When my best friend’s little sister walks in on me moaning her name, it’s all over. All restraints are shattered, and every boundary demolished. Nothing will be the same…

But when she calls me in the middle of the night after someone tries to break into her house, I can no longer handle that distance, and I convince her to stay with me, along with her young son.

I should have known having her living under my roof would push me to the edge. Ignite the need that has simmered for so long.

The problem is, she’s forbidden. Off-limits. And I know better than crossing that line.

I can’t drag her into the dark secrets of my life.

But I can’t stay away from her either, so I do the one thing I shouldn’t—I take.
And now that I’ve had her, I’m not sure I can save her from who I am...

What to expect in Don’t Forget Me Tomorrow...

 

 

Claim Me Forever
A single dad sheriff doing his best to protect his town. A gorgeous stranger caught trespassing. A love never expected…

So, it turns out the town sheriff is a total cinnamon roll. A big, burly, grumpy, hot as sin, cinnamon roll. He found me hiding out on private property. Trespassing. I lied and told him I was only there because I was out of cash and had to sleep in my car.

I thought he’d give me a ticket and send me on my way.

Instead, he insisted that I stay at his guest house—right next door to him and his three kids.

I know better than to let them get close. I’ve been betrayed too many times to put my trust in anyone.

Too bad the air crackles every time he comes near, and I feel like I’m going to burn up every time I look at him.

All it takes is one reckless night to completely spiral into the bliss of the man and his big, capable hands. One dinner with his little family to completely fall.

Only I never told him why I really came to Time River. Now I have to choose to trust him with my secret before it’s too late for both of us…
 


Hold Me Until Morning
I should have known I’d be playing with fire when I found the sexy as hell woman moving in next door...

It was pouring rain, so I figured the neighborly thing to do would be to lend a hand.

I nearly dropped to my knees when I realized who she was.

Hailey Wagner.

It’s been six years since I’ve seen her, and she’s always been the one person on earth who is off-limits.

My past sins I’ve kept like an ugly secret made sure of that.

Too bad this single mom with soulful eyes still makes my pulse speed the way it did back then, and I soon find our chemistry is just as strong.

When I find her ex threatening her, I insist on staying with Hailey and her little girl until I’m sure they’re safe.

I thought I could handle being under her roof. Only the tension between us strains, and with one forbidden kiss, all restraint is lost. We collide in a lightning bolt of greed, the two of us locked behind her door night after night.

Falling so hard I know there will be no coming back from it.

But being with Hailey exposes the past I’ve been trying to hide, and I’ll do anything to protect her from it. Because if I don’t? We’re both going to pay the consequences…

My Review

August 27, 2024

Hold Me Until Morning

Hold Me Until Morning
by A.L. Jackson

Book: Time River #4
Publisher
A.L. Jackson
Pub Date: July 1, 2024
Genre: Adult, Romance, Contemporary
Format: eBook
Source: Borrowed
Book Links: Goodreads  Amazon
 
I should have known I’d be playing with fire when I found the sexy as hell woman moving in next door...

It was pouring rain, so I figured the neighborly thing to do would be to lend a hand.

I nearly dropped to my knees when I realized who she was.
Hailey Wagner.

It’s been six years since I’ve seen her, and she’s always been the one person on earth who is off-limits.

My past sins I’ve kept like an ugly secret made sure of that.
Too bad this single mom with soulful eyes still makes my pulse speed the way it did back then, and I soon find our chemistry is just as strong.

When I find her ex threatening her, I insist on staying with Hailey and her little girl until I’m sure they’re safe.

I thought I could handle being under her roof. Only the tension between us strains, and with one forbidden kiss, all restraint is lost. We collide in a lightning bolt of greed, the two of us locked behind her door night after night.

Falling so hard I know there will be no coming back from it.
But being with Hailey exposes the past I’ve been trying to hide, and I’ll do anything to protect her from it. Because if I don’t? We’re both going to pay the consequences…

 
My Review: 
I'm not ready to say goodbye to the Time River series, but it was an incredible ending to a beloved series.  

Hailey is starting over again by moving back home and hoping to give her daughter and herself a better life. Joined by her grandma Lolly, the three of them are going to make the best of all this. Lolly, is fiery, no filter and pushing Hailey to get out there and build herself a reputation. Hailey just wants to focus on her new job, her daughter Maddie and never mind anything else.  

Then add in the surprise of her neighbor being Cody. Maybe he doesn't remember her and everything will be okay.  

Cody just got the biggest project of his career and is doing well for himself. What he wasn't expecting was his new neighbor being Hailey.  

Neither of them forget each other. But they could make this work. They could be neighbors, friends and even tolerate each other while Cody is doing the construction where she works.  

That is until the night Hailey joins everyone for a night out and then Cody witnesses Hailey's ex at her door and knew something was up. So here comes Cody waltzing in to protect them and finally is the push for these two to be together.  

Watching Cody gain the heart of Lolly and Maddison made Hailey melt for this cowboy and they start to build a relationship that just pulls at your heart strings as they navigate so much and get an ending that they truly all deserved.  

I absolutely adored this series. Every single book was perfect and a series I wont soon forget.  

I have such a love/hate (in the best way)  for A.L. Jackson.  She writes some of the most amazing books/series I've read and has quickly become a favorite author of mine. I'll put everything on hold to just get lost in her books. She brings you a story and characters that you absolutely fall in love with and then hits you with scenes that rips your heart out, leave you needing tissues, on the edge of your seat and ready to riot if there isn't a happy outcome. Do I hate that she does this to me with those scenes? Yes, I do. But I love the way she builds the story to that point and gives me an ending that makes it all worth it. 

 

My Rating:
✪✪✪✪✪

March 05, 2024

Claim Me Forever

Claim Me Forever
by A.L. Jackson
 
Book: Time River #3
Publisher: Author
Pub Date: February 20, 2024
Genre: Romance, Adult, Suspense, Contemporary
Format: eBook
Source: Bought
Book Links: Goodreads  Amazon
 

A single dad sheriff doing his best to protect his town. A gorgeous stranger caught trespassing. A love never expected…

So, it turns out the town sheriff is a total cinnamon roll. A big, burly, grumpy, hot as sin, cinnamon roll. He found me hiding out on private property. Trespassing. I lied and told him I was only there because I was out of cash and had to sleep in my car.

I thought he’d give me a ticket and send me on my way.

Instead, he insisted that I stay at his guest house—right next door to him and his three kids.

I know better than to let them get close. I’ve been betrayed too many times to put my trust in anyone.

Too bad the air crackles every time he comes near, and I feel like I’m going to burn up every time I look at him.

All it takes is one reckless night to completely spiral into the bliss of the man and his big, capable hands. One dinner with his little family to completely fall.

Only I never told him why I really came to Time River. Now I have to choose to trust him with my secret before it’s too late for both of us…

  

My Review: UGH! How is it possible that this book was better than the last? A.L. makes the most amazing small town books that I've read in ages.  

Savannah is on a mission to find her sister and get out of town. But when Ezra catches her trespassing, her plans are about the change.  

Ezra is so damn kind. In a few short hours  he gives Savannah his office to sleep in, a job interview, and a chance to freshen up before hand. Seriously the kindness you wish was everywhere. 

Savannah took the offer. The interview lead her to Dakota and shortly enough she had the job and a family. Dakota and the girls quickly take to her, invite her out for girls night and instantly take to her and make her feel at home.  

While through everything, Ezra is fighting his urge to claim Savannah. You can tell instantly he wants to protect her, claim her and soon enough she'll have his heart.  

Motel break-ins lead to Erza making Savannah take the guest house. From there, Ezra kids get involved. His daughter invites her to dinner to be neighboorly and really is the smartest kid and I love her wit. From dinner to telli g Ezra he needs to tale Savannah on a date. Its just amazing to see them finally give in.  

Soon they open up to eachother more and everything is out there. From Ezra's feelungs about his dead wife to Savannah's sister and life. It wouldnt be long until Savannah is close to finding her sister and the truth. When it does, the tension is high, your heart strings are pulled and you and just hoping for that heart warming ending that you need.  

I love the ending. I loved this book overall and may very well just be my favorite in the series yet. 

 


My Rating:
✪✪✪✪✪

October 03, 2023

Don't Forget Me Tomorrow

Don't Forget Me Tomorrow
by A.L. Jackson

Book: Time River #2
Publisher: A.L. Jackson
Pub Date: October 5, 2023
Genre: Romance, Adult
Format: eARC
Source: Author
Book Links: Goodreads  Amazon

For years, I’ve tried to keep my distance from Dakota Cooper. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted and the one thing I can’t have.

When my best friend’s little sister walks in on me moaning her name, it’s all over. All restraints are shattered, and every boundary demolished. Nothing will be the same…

But when she calls me in the middle of the night after someone tries to break into her house, I can no longer handle that distance, and I convince her to stay with me, along with her young son.

I should have known having her living under my roof would push me to the edge. Ignite the need that has simmered for so long.

The problem is, she’s forbidden. Off-limits. And I know better than crossing that line.

I can’t drag her into the dark secrets of my life.

But I can’t stay away from her either, so I do the one thing I shouldn’t—I take.
And now that I’ve had her, I’m not sure I can save her from who I am...

What to expect in Don’t Forget Me Tomorrow...
*Brother’s best friend
*Single mom
*Small town romance
*Secret past
*Pierced MC
*Touch her and die vibes
*Romantic suspense
*No cheating
*HEA
Check CW’s at author’s website

 

My Review: Love! Lets face it, at this point I'm just utterly addicted to A.L. Jackson's books. I have yet to find anything by her that I haven't been instantly pulled in and fully absorbed until the last page.  Seriously, go get you some of her books!  

Anyhow.... 

Ryder is clearly smitten for Dakota. Right off the bat, he recognizes how she is so capable of anything, but would rather be the one out there changing that flat tire for her. Even Dakota was quick on her teasing response.  

As Ryder takes care of her tire and walks back to his bike, Dakota lingers at him wondering if he might feel the same way she does for him. Oh, if only she could read his mind, she would that he couldn't hold his attraction unless he had to. Well if he wasn't worried about how her brother being his best friend would react..

Now with her car back on the road, Dakota head to go pick up her son and has such a sweet relationship with him. All these characters are just full of love and understanding it makes it such an easy world to fall into and love.  

Ryder wants Dakota and love her with every fiber of his being, he just needs a way out of his past. But that never stops him for showing up when she needs him. Plus his love and protective nature also extends to her son without question. There is no doubt these two are mean for each other and making this longing desire become much more than that.  

Sweet, gentle, love, romance, man with tattoos (winner for me!), it has everything you could ever want in a small town romance to sweep you off your feet and impatiently waiting for the next book and couple to fall in love with. 


My Rating:
✪✪✪✪✪