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Jasper Vale by Devney Perry

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emsbookobsessed's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

“I like perfect,” I murmured. “I like imperfect too. I like wild and reckless moments that you never forget.”

I loved Jasper. I loved this book. I loved Jasper and Eloise together. His mouth was the dirtiest of all the MMC so far. This book did not make me near as emotional as the previous but the plot was soo much better. I felt like Devney Perry did a much better job balancing the explicit scenes and the fade to blacks in this one, much more balanced, very tasteful choice.
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marveloesje's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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abicaro17's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Jasper and Eloise are definitely contenders for my favorite Eden couple! Their banter and genuine respect for one another is so sweet! I thought the book was so well done and I can't wait to read glimpses of them in the last two books. My one issue was the unnecessary weird relationship with the ex. He definitely only needed the parents for the plot line to work. 
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kaylsreads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Good addition to the series. Both Eloise and jasper did a lot of growing up in this, it was nice to be able to watch. I’m glad that the move from “fake” marriage to “you’re my wife” was not painful like it is with the trope sometimes. I honestly would have really liked a little more depth with the conflict with blaze at the end, it felt rushed. I also think that the relationship between jasper and Eloise’s parents could have been explored a little more, I would have killed for a sexy protective husband scene where jasper really stands up to Harrison for Eloise and Harrison realizes the error of his ways haha. Overall really cute and sweet, first 2/3 were almost perfect, last 1/3 just felt a little rushed. Can’t wait to read the next installment 
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sarahyjackson's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A delightful, diverting bit of smut! Small town with a little jet set moment, fake marriage + “that’s my wife + very steamy scenes. A treat! 

(Check for content warnings, but want to note the infidelity is not between the main characters!)
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andeng's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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amanda_reads13's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

After Fosters fight in Vegas, a very drunk Eloise and Jasper get married. Eloise is worried because she has been working to prove herself to her parents and if they find out she thinks they will take the hotel from her. Jasper and Eloise agree to a quick annulment, but it turns out that is easier said then done.
They end up striking a deal, Jasper needs a date to his ex's wedding and Eloise wants to prove to her parents that she is responsible. So, they would stick it out for a few months and then sign the divorce papers once they get back from the wedding.


I love the Edens series so much. I wasn't sure what to think of Eloise as she was presented in the previous books. She came off as a bit naive, but really she just has such a big heart and wants to see the best in everyone. Her family is so important to her and she struggled to understand why Jasper was so uncomfortable around her family. 

I wasn't sure how to feel about Jasper at first. He was so closed off and had a complete inability to communicate with Eloise.  Once he opened up to Eloise and we learned about his story, his behaviour made a lot of sense.
His parents completely sucked. They never showed him any kind of love, so he was pretty much on his own, until he met Sam. Sam and Jasper grew up together and we're each other's first for pretty much everything. She crushed him, then over the years she continued to manipulate him and play mind games. He could never shake her, that was until Eloise came into his life. 

There were a few things that I thought were unnecessary in the book - the shooting and Lyla being so mad. I thought the shooting was a little over the top and he could have proven himself in so many other ways. Lyla and Jasper rarely interacted in the other books, so her reaction was overblown.


I really loved them together. Jasper wasn't much of a talker, but he showed his feelings for Eloise in other ways and he was incredibly protective of her. I loved watching them grow together and their relationship develop. 

Grumpy x sunshine, marriage of convenience. 
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melissalynn1226's review against another edition

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4.0

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

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downtown_kb's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I was really derailed by Garnet Flats, the 3rd book in this series, I did not like it at all. But this book gives me hope because I feel we are getting back into what I love about Devney Perry's books: romance, relationship building, and a bit of suspense.

While the first part of this book suffered from a little too much miscommunication for my liking, once we got the context of Jasper's past it all made a lot more sense. I felt Devney Perry was did a brave thing with where she chose to take Jasper's past. It's not something we see addressed in romance novels much when looking at the mmc.

The second half of this book was a delight. I really liked the new level of steam in this one, we reached new heights!
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