Release Blitz, Reviews, and Giveaway: Lead Me Home: A.L. Jackson
Fourteen years ago, my life changed forever.
My sister disappeared. That day I was selfish. That day I chose myself over her. And that day, I lost everything.
Including Nikki Walters.
She's the girl I’ve loved my whole life. She’s gorgeous. Caring. Every single thing I’ve ever wanted but denied myself. She was my sister’s best friend, and I destroyed any chance of keeping her.
When her safety is threatened, I have a second chance to do the right thing. But as soon as she moves in, I want her in all the wrong ways.
All it takes is a brush of her hand, and I’m losing all control.
The fire between us is only burning hotter.
But neither of us saw what was coming.
And it just might be Nikki Walters who destroys me in the end.
The highly anticipated sexy, suspenseful stand-alone second-chance romance from NYT Bestselling Author, A.L. Jackson.
Sunshine and the BeastNikki and Ollie...we have seen them circling around each other throughout the series. But now we get to see further into their complicated history and present.
Oliver Preston's life changed irrevocably fourteen years ago when his little sister went missing. Since then he has felt guilt and anger and has focused on finding the truth and getting justice for her...and hoping somehow he will find her alive. He has closed himself off emotionally and is afraid of love and more loss. He is a broody, guarded, self loathing, protective, and bossy beast of a man with a damaged heart.
Nikki Walters grew up with Ollie and his sister, Sydney (and later Rex and Kale, and they were all the best of friends...until in their late teens when she and Ollie secretly became more. But Sydney's disappearance changed their relationship as well and she was left behind. She is vibrant, sassy, sweet, and has a big heart. She is trying to better herself and make a difference in the lives of those that need someone on their side.
Ollie broke her heart a long time ago and as recently as a year ago, he hurt her again. They both have this want and need for each other, but there is a push and pull that has been going on for years. Ollie continually pushes her away emotionally even when he is pushing his way into her life playing her protector. He guards his heart and locks down his own needs and emotions. And she is afraid to be hurt again by wanting more than he will give.
But when Nikki finds herself being threatened, he is determined not to lose someone else that he cares about. And that puts them in close proximity to each other. And all of those intense feelings and fears surround them.
How long can they hold out before their bodies win the battle over their brains again?
How long can they hold out before their bodies win the battle over their brains again?
There is the underlying mystery of what happened to Sydney layered with the present threat to Nikki that adds suspense. I enjoyed getting flashbacks and both of their points of view. These two had such a strong connection, complicated history, and so much pain between them. My heart hurt for them both...Ollie, the broken boy who knows he wants and needs her, but thinks he can't keep her and does not have enough left to give. Gah, he could be so stubborn and self deprecating, but he was this tortured soul you just wanted to hug and help heal. And Nikki, the positive girl that just wants to have hope that she could get what her heart has always wanted, but fears that she will always be the one discarded and hurt.
This second chance love story was so intense, heartbreaking, and emotional, but there was also humor, friendship, and love too. I enjoyed getting more with their tight group of friends Rex, Rynna, Kale, Hope, Brody, Lily and the adorable kids. Even though this can be read as a stand-alone, I recommend at least reading Show Me the Way first. Their past shaped their intertwined lives and left lasting regret, grief, anger, and unfinished business for the core characters. And healing, forgiveness, and redemption takes time, patience, support, and unconditional love. This book finally brings some closure while also causing more ripples of pain, but it also allows the healing process to continue. These characters had been stuck in limbo for so long that they needed an impetus for change and find a way to finally move on.
I was gifted a copy.
When Oliver Preston’s sister went missing 14 years ago, his life changed forever. He was tasked with protecting her and one night changed everything, he failed at his duty. The guilt that ate at him caused him to pull away from anything that might have pointed to happiness for himself.
Nikki, Ollie, and Sydney had been inseparable, and in one night Nikki Walters lost both of her best friends. Ollie broke her heart, but she hasn’t been able to get him completely out of hers. It has been enough for her to keep him in her life as a friend rather than to lose him completely, but it is also hard to watch him punish himself for something that was not his fault or his responsibility.
There is a painful past between these two. As the past continues to haunt them, it becomes clear that even though 14 years have passed, the lack of closure is keeping them in the same place. The flashback scenes built a beautiful young love pulled by the fear of Sydney not understanding. But knowing what we know now from Follow Me Back, I can’t help but wonder what might have been different had certain conversations happened before Sydney disappeared.
I was a little disappointed that I had figured out most of the suspense aspect of the storyline very early in the plot. But even though I thought I had the answers, the anticipation remained to see if my predictions were correct and to see how the story actually played out.
Ollie and Nikki have been one of my most anticipated couples since I met them. I love a good friends to lovers and this had all that and more. The second chance aspect pulled me in and had me rooting for them almost as soon as they were introduced as having chemistry. I was a little disappointed in the more predictable aspects of the story, but still loved the journey for Nikki and Ollie.
I was gifted a copy.
Hunt Me Down (Fight for Me Series prequel Novella)
Kim's review
Never underestimate a man who knows what he wants . . .
Broderick Wolfe is a man accustomed to getting what he wants. He will hunt it, fight for it, and make it his own.
Lillith Redd is a straight-laced attorney who’s dedicated her life to serving the people of her hometown of Gingham Lakes.
When Wolfe Industries sets its sights on leveling the old part of town and building a high-rise hotel in its place, Lillith steps up to go toe-to-toe to with its owner.
Little do either of them know, they’ve just met their match.
Disclaimer: This book was originally titled Red Hot Pursuit in the Glamour anthology. It has not been changed or added to in any way. This novella does not need to be read before Show Me the Way and does not give away any spoilers for other Fight for Me novels.
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Our 4.5 star reviews
The first sexy, captivating, stand-alone novel in the brand-new FIGHT FOR ME series from NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author A.L. Jackson .
Rex Gunner. As bitter as he is beautiful.
The owner of the largest construction company in Gingham Lakes has been burned one too many times. His wife leaving him to raise their daughter was the last blow this single dad could take. The only woman he’ll let into his heart is his little girl.
Rynna Dayne. As vulnerable as she is tempting.
She ran from Gingham Lakes when she was seventeen. She swore to herself she would never return. Then her grandmother passed away and left her the deed to the diner that she once loved.
When Rex meets his new neighbor, he knows he’s in trouble.
She’s gorgeous and sweet and everything he can’t trust.
Until she becomes the one thing he can’t resist.
One kiss sends them tumbling toward ecstasy.
But in a town this size, pasts are bound to collide. Caught in a web of lies, betrayal, and disloyalty, Rex must make a choice.
Will he hide behind his walls or will he take the chance . . .
Our 4.5 star reviews
The next seductive, unforgettable stand-alone romance in the FIGHT FOR ME series from NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author A.L. Jackson . . .
Kale Bryant. Arrogant. Gorgeous. Commanding.
This ER doctor is married to his job. His only vice is one-night stands and short-lived flings. He learned a long time ago loving someone isn’t worth the risk.
Harley Hope Masterson. Beautiful. Brave. Sweet.
The owner of a small coffee shop knows what it’s like to struggle. Embroiled in a bitter divorce, she’s threatened with losing everything.
When Kale accepts a new position down the street from Hope’s shop, he begins to question every wall he’s built around his heart.
He wants her in a way he hasn’t wanted anyone.
One touch is fire.
One kiss, and he’s spinning out of control.
But taking her won’t come without consequences.
Hope is in for the fight of her life. One neither of them saw coming.
Now Kale must decide if loving her is worth risking it all.
She will fight with everything she has.
But sometimes even hope needs a hero . . .
A.L. Jackson
A.L. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad.
Her bestselling series include THE REGRET SERIES, CLOSER TO YOU, and BLEEDING STARS novels. Watch for A.L. Jackson’s upcoming novel, SHOW ME THE WAY, the first stand-alone novel in her brand-new FIGHT FOR ME SERIES.
If she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book.
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