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4.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5⭐️
Otto is holding the top spot with my man Jude after this one! I guess I have a thing for AL’s “big” men! Otto was so much more than I was expecting! I was excited for his and Raven’s story. But it was so much more! The plot was gripping for the first page! I loved this suspense in this one! Their chemistry flew off the page and all the in between kept me invested! I listened to an ALC of this one and Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum were freaking perfect! I am smitten with this series so far and absolutely cannot wait to get to know the other 3 guys from SS!
Read: 🎧ALC
MMC: Otto Hudson
FMC: Raven Tate
Spice: 2.5🌶️
Tropes: Small Town, Morally Gray H, Brothers BF, Forbidden, It’s Always Been You, Ex-MC, Secret Society, Touch Her and Die, Age Gap 9yrs
Otto is holding the top spot with my man Jude after this one! I guess I have a thing for AL’s “big” men! Otto was so much more than I was expecting! I was excited for his and Raven’s story. But it was so much more! The plot was gripping for the first page! I loved this suspense in this one! Their chemistry flew off the page and all the in between kept me invested! I listened to an ALC of this one and Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum were freaking perfect! I am smitten with this series so far and absolutely cannot wait to get to know the other 3 guys from SS!
Read: 🎧ALC
MMC: Otto Hudson
FMC: Raven Tate
Spice: 2.5🌶️
Tropes: Small Town, Morally Gray H, Brothers BF, Forbidden, It’s Always Been You, Ex-MC, Secret Society, Touch Her and Die, Age Gap 9yrs
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thanks, #partners AL Jackson and Valentine PR for this ALC.
Otto Hudson is as loyal as it gets. That means he will do anything to protect those he loves. ANYTHING. So, when Raven Tayte, hist best friend's little sister needs a place to stay, he immediately steps up and tells her she can stay with him at his place. Actually, that is dangerous - for him - because Otto has been fighting all these feelings he has towards Raven for the past seven years. They've always been close, but when he came out of prison and found her all grown up, she is the star of all his thoughts.
Raven has loved Otto since she didn't know what that meant. He's been her rock, her protector and the only person she's ever ever truly felt safe with. Now, living under the safe roof, she will make him see her in a different way.
Otto's past is dark, his soul is tormented. Raven is a survivor from unspeakable things. Both carry secrets that just be too much to keep, especially when these secrets are coming for them...
Oh my, Amy! I was wrapped into this emotional and suspenseful story from beginning to end, "Moonflower" and "Burly Bear" are so meant for each other that you root for them from the start.
Book 2 in the Moonlit Ridge series, it can be read as a standalone but you do catch up with beloved characters, even from Redemption Hills.
The narration is done dual style with Desirée Ketchum and Connor Crais flexing all their acting muscles. Raven is vulnerable but fun and determined and passionate and we see it all in Desirée's performance. Oh, give Connor a badass, morally gray, tough as nails obsessed hero and he'll make you fall for him hook, line and sinker. Phenomenal performances!
I loved going back to this small town, visiting with these characters. Yes, they do some pretty dark things, but you can't blame them. A wonderful age gap, brother's best friend, "touch her and die" (literally), "it's always been you", found family tale that will have you swooning.
Content notes: the book deals with some pretty heavy subjects on page, so please refer to the author's website for a full list of content notes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Wow. I didn’t think it would hit me as hard as it did, but Otto and Raven's story? Total gut punch in the best way. Otto Hudson has kept his distance from Raven Tayte—his best friend’s little sister for years. But when she needs a place to stay, all bets are off. And honestly, I get why he can’t resist. The tension is unreal.
From the first moment, their connection is undeniable. The attraction that’s been simmering under the surface for years? It’s too real to ignore now. 🔥
But what I loved most is how the story goes deeper than just the heat. These two have a history, a bond that goes way back, and it makes their eventual connection feel earned. When you’ve spent your life trying not to fall for someone and you finally give in… it’s raw. And emotional. And messy. In the best way.
🏍️ Forbidden Love
🏍️ Best Friend’s Sister
🏍️ Biker Romance
🏍️ Age Gap
A massive thanks for the ARC! 🙌
From the first moment, their connection is undeniable. The attraction that’s been simmering under the surface for years? It’s too real to ignore now. 🔥
But what I loved most is how the story goes deeper than just the heat. These two have a history, a bond that goes way back, and it makes their eventual connection feel earned. When you’ve spent your life trying not to fall for someone and you finally give in… it’s raw. And emotional. And messy. In the best way.
🏍️ Forbidden Love
🏍️ Best Friend’s Sister
🏍️ Biker Romance
🏍️ Age Gap
A massive thanks for the ARC! 🙌
4.75/ 5 Stars!
I literally read this in one day. I love this series so much, and although I love all of A.L. Jackson's books, this series is turning out to be one I am constantly thinking about. The suspense and the plot twists are hitting every single time. I will say friends to lovers isn't my favorite trope in the world, but these two as characters have my whole heart and soul. I just loved the relationship and character development, and I think they might be a new favorite couple for me. The cliff hanger at the end? Can I have book three now?!?! Also the narration was phenomenal! Desiree has been scratching some kind of itch for me recently because her performance has been spot on, and Connor really dove head first into the roll of Otto. I just know this whole series is going to be a hit, and I can't wait to see them in a big box store alongside their counterpart, Redemption Hills.
I literally read this in one day. I love this series so much, and although I love all of A.L. Jackson's books, this series is turning out to be one I am constantly thinking about. The suspense and the plot twists are hitting every single time. I will say friends to lovers isn't my favorite trope in the world, but these two as characters have my whole heart and soul. I just loved the relationship and character development, and I think they might be a new favorite couple for me. The cliff hanger at the end? Can I have book three now?!?! Also the narration was phenomenal! Desiree has been scratching some kind of itch for me recently because her performance has been spot on, and Connor really dove head first into the roll of Otto. I just know this whole series is going to be a hit, and I can't wait to see them in a big box store alongside their counterpart, Redemption Hills.
My heart hurt for Raven and Otto and for everything that kept them apart when they wanted nothing more than to be in each other arms. Otto was the only person for made Raven feel completely safe and cherished but there was a line in the sand and Otto hasn’t crossed yet Raven can sense he wants too.
It takes Raven temporarily moving into Otto’s house for her to finally tell Otto everything and to demand he tell her how he feels and once he did the flood gates opened. Raven sees Otto she doesn’t just look at him she sees all of him and loves him without regard. Otto sees Raven for the strong, beautiful and resilient woman she is and the joy she spreads to others especially him.
The morally gray men of Moonlit Ridge certainly lay it all on the line for their family and I can’t wait to see how the family expands next with Kane’s story.
Thank you @aljackson and @valentine_pr_ for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.
It takes Raven temporarily moving into Otto’s house for her to finally tell Otto everything and to demand he tell her how he feels and once he did the flood gates opened. Raven sees Otto she doesn’t just look at him she sees all of him and loves him without regard. Otto sees Raven for the strong, beautiful and resilient woman she is and the joy she spreads to others especially him.
The morally gray men of Moonlit Ridge certainly lay it all on the line for their family and I can’t wait to see how the family expands next with Kane’s story.
Thank you @aljackson and @valentine_pr_ for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
4.5/5⭐️
Brother's Best Friend? Forbidden? Broken MMC? SIGN. ME. UP.
Otto was actual perfection in this book. I loved his character so much and the way her was protective and strong, yet soft with Raven. The way he protected her at all costs had me SWOONING. and the way he was always there for her when she needed him, without even having to ask him... OBSESSED.
Raven is the type of FMC that I'm IN LOVE with. She was feisty and fierce in all the best ways. She's dealt with so much trauma from her past, but it's done nothing but create this strong and independent woman who is itching to spread her wings. I adored her.
This couple and this story was incredible, I loved them so much and the information we get in the Epilogue... well let me just tell you I cannot wait for the next book in the series!
🏍️Secret Society
🖤Small Town Romance
🏍️Romantic Suspense
🖤Age Gap
🏍️Roommates
🖤Forbidden
🏍️Touch Her and ☠️
🖤Brother's Best Friend
Brother's Best Friend? Forbidden? Broken MMC? SIGN. ME. UP.
Otto was actual perfection in this book. I loved his character so much and the way her was protective and strong, yet soft with Raven. The way he protected her at all costs had me SWOONING. and the way he was always there for her when she needed him, without even having to ask him... OBSESSED.
Raven is the type of FMC that I'm IN LOVE with. She was feisty and fierce in all the best ways. She's dealt with so much trauma from her past, but it's done nothing but create this strong and independent woman who is itching to spread her wings. I adored her.
This couple and this story was incredible, I loved them so much and the information we get in the Epilogue... well let me just tell you I cannot wait for the next book in the series!
🏍️Secret Society
🖤Small Town Romance
🏍️Romantic Suspense
🖤Age Gap
🏍️Roommates
🖤Forbidden
🏍️Touch Her and ☠️
🖤Brother's Best Friend
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
When I thought A.L. Jackson couldn’t have a choke hold on me, she rips my heart out and leaves me wanting more.
Under an endless moon is book 2 in the series “Moonlit Ridge” it’s the most addicting since from here to eneternity (book 1 ) well, because it’s my fave trope, Best friend Sister 😩😮💨
Otto and Raven’s story comes out with a PUNCH and I was honestly not expecting the turns of events at the end!
If you like your romance novels with a little suspense, secret society’s and next level bad ass group of MEN then, go grab book one and then come meet me here! LOL ( you don’t have to read book one but do yourself a favor and just do 🫣)
Under an endless moon is book 2 in the series “Moonlit Ridge” it’s the most addicting since from here to eneternity (book 1 ) well, because it’s my fave trope, Best friend Sister 😩😮💨
Otto and Raven’s story comes out with a PUNCH and I was honestly not expecting the turns of events at the end!
If you like your romance novels with a little suspense, secret society’s and next level bad ass group of MEN then, go grab book one and then come meet me here! LOL ( you don’t have to read book one but do yourself a favor and just do 🫣)