Before We Fall by Jordan Marie
Stone Lake Series
- File Size: 3629 KB
- Print Length: 259 pages
- Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
- Publication Date: September 17, 2019
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B07TDMN6GD
- Gene: Contemporary Romance
- Reviewed by Angels With Attitude Book Reviews
- arc copy provided for honest review
- 5 stars from us
Blurb
If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all.
That saying is as old as the hills in Tennessee, where I used to live.
And it’s definitely true.
I’m a bad luck magnet, at least when it comes to men.
Moving to Stone Lake was supposed to be a fresh start.
Here, I was going to build a life I could be proud of. Finally put down roots and live quietly.
Be safe and happy.
It didn’t quite work out that way, but I’m stubborn and I’m not about to give up.
Ben Kingston was the first man to handle me with care.
He gave me a glimpse of something I desperately wanted.
And then, tore it away from me with the carelessness of one whispered word.
I don’t need a man to complete me.
In fact, I’ve had enough of them.
I’m okay with being single the rest of my life.
I’ll be just fine with my handy friend B.O.B.
Except Ben keeps coming around, tempting me and a girl can only take so much.
Ben’s out to prove I can trust him. I don’t trust any man, not anymore.
But my resolve weakens when he touches me, slides his hand down and proves buying stock in batteries might not be a good life plan.
If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all.
That saying is as old as the hills in Tennessee, where I used to live.
And it’s definitely true.
I’m a bad luck magnet, at least when it comes to men.
Moving to Stone Lake was supposed to be a fresh start.
Here, I was going to build a life I could be proud of. Finally put down roots and live quietly.
Be safe and happy.
It didn’t quite work out that way, but I’m stubborn and I’m not about to give up.
Ben Kingston was the first man to handle me with care.
He gave me a glimpse of something I desperately wanted.
And then, tore it away from me with the carelessness of one whispered word.
I don’t need a man to complete me.
In fact, I’ve had enough of them.
I’m okay with being single the rest of my life.
I’ll be just fine with my handy friend B.O.B.
Except Ben keeps coming around, tempting me and a girl can only take so much.
Ben’s out to prove I can trust him. I don’t trust any man, not anymore.
But my resolve weakens when he touches me, slides his hand down and proves buying stock in batteries might not be a good life plan.
Welcome back to the world of Stone Lake.
Junie and Ben have a bumpy start for sure, but when trouble comes knocking on Junie’s door, will she let Sheriff Kingston prove he won’t let her down again?
Complete Standalone Romance
Junie was a character that was smart and beautiful and independent but, she was an emotional wreck who was filled with a lot of demons that she was working on getting rid of but, it made things difficult in her relationship with Ben where it was almost felt like a push and pull thing but, thank god Ben for the most part was a patient and understanding man which was a really hard thing to do as he was always in total alpha mode .
Ben -We loved the sexy as sin sheriff who was a total alpha and sex on a stick but, one of his most enduring qualities was that he was that he could turn the alpha off when Junie was in crisis mode and give her what she needed or at least tried to.He was sweet, kind and loving and protective.
Overall this story was filled with a lot of ups and downs a ton of emotion but, it was also filled with so much love and understanding and a whole lot of explosive chemistry that made for a lot of hot a sexy sex scenes that had a girl fanning herself.The story also gave us a few laughs a time or two because it was hard not to love Junie as she funny and bright and beautiful on the inside and out and everyone loved her including us.
We just loved it and the more books we read my this author the more we fall in love with her works.This one definitely goes into the keeper pile.
Excerpt
“That was a mistake,” I tell him. “I’m just not ready to have a man in my life,” I sternly express to him, and I have to wonder if he can hear the panic edged at the back of my voice.
“You’re a woman who screams sex, Junie. Do you really think you can go through life without enjoying that in your life?”
“I scream sex?” I repeat, feeling like I just swallowed my tongue.
“Oh, yeah, more than anyone I have ever met.”
“You’re wrong,” I deny.
“It’s been a year, Junie, but I haven’t forgotten a moment of our time together.”
“That was a lifetime ago. I’m a different person now. I have a new life plan.”
“A life plan?”
“Yeah. I just decided on it tonight,” I tell him and that’s not a lie. I decided on it right this minute, and I’m going to stick to it.
“What is this life plan, Junie?” he asks, and his dark eyes hold a humor in them that I shouldn’t like, but I do—even if they are freaking me out.
“I’m buying stock in batteries.”
“Batteries?”
“Definitely. The only man I can handle in my life is Bob.”
“Bob.” For a minute he looks confused and then he starts laughing. His laughter warms me, chasing away the last remnants of the fear I felt earlier.
“Oh, Junie. You’re in trouble now.”
“I am?”
“Definitely,” he says, but he gets up and starts walking to the door. I follow him like I’m in a trance.
“Why am I in trouble, Sheriff?”
“Because I always did like a challenge, and now, I’m going to feel compelled to remind you that your vibrator can’t compare to what I can do to your body.” He opens the door and casts me one last glance. “Make sure you lock this door, Baby. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
About the Author
A QUIRKY WRITER GOING WHERE THE VOICES TAKE HER.
USA Today Best Selling Author Jordan Marie, is just a simple small town country girl who is haunted by Alpha Men who talk in her head 24 hours a day.
She currently has 14 books out including 2 that she wrote under the pen name Baylee Rose.
She likes to create a book that takes you on an emotional journey whether tears, laughter (or both) or just steamy hot fun (or all 3). She loves to connect with readers and interacting with them through social media, signings or even old fashioned email.
A QUIRKY WRITER GOING WHERE THE VOICES TAKE HER.
USA Today Best Selling Author Jordan Marie, is just a simple small town country girl who is haunted by Alpha Men who talk in her head 24 hours a day.
She currently has 14 books out including 2 that she wrote under the pen name Baylee Rose.
She likes to create a book that takes you on an emotional journey whether tears, laughter (or both) or just steamy hot fun (or all 3). She loves to connect with readers and interacting with them through social media, signings or even old fashioned email.
