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lisamh68's review
5.0
Quick read. So much going on. I wasn't sure is Cash is a good guy acting like a bad guy. He made her pay her sisters debt but then wanted to be with her. He knew so much about her. Not sure how I feel about their relationship. That ending tho.. I can't wait to see how things continue.
nikitaxx's review
3.0
This was sort of a fast read.
The H Cash was mainly concerned about getting his money from the h Jagger.
I feel like some parts of the book was rushed/ some details were left out.
The overall plot was good and i loved that. Even when they started kinda dating cash still wanted her to pay.
The H is a total douche and the h needs to get some backbone in her!
3 stars
The H Cash was mainly concerned about getting his money from the h Jagger.
I feel like some parts of the book was rushed/ some details were left out.
The overall plot was good and i loved that. Even when they started kinda dating cash still wanted her to pay.
The H is a total douche and the h needs to get some backbone in her!
3 stars
adanna_h's review
4.0
At the beginning of this story, you are under the impression that Jagger has a boring, predictable life and has somehow, mistakenly, found herself in a whole lot of trouble. But she’s no innocent, and she’s in for way more than she bargained. Her forgery success attracts gangster Cash’s attention, and he finds himself interested in more than the repayment of the debt.
Cash Delacorte is an intriguing dichotomy. He’s a mysterious, bossy, bad boy who demands repayment of Jagger’s debt plus more, but he also takes the time to send her flowers.
The chemistry between these two is clear but the foundation for their feelings beyond lust isn’t. There’s less steam than I’ve come to expect from this author. I trust that all of this will be addressed in the next book.
Absolute Power is fast-paced and ends in a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting to know what’s next. Anyone else starting the countdown for the release of Absolute Trust?!?!
Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Cash Delacorte is an intriguing dichotomy. He’s a mysterious, bossy, bad boy who demands repayment of Jagger’s debt plus more, but he also takes the time to send her flowers.
The chemistry between these two is clear but the foundation for their feelings beyond lust isn’t. There’s less steam than I’ve come to expect from this author. I trust that all of this will be addressed in the next book.
Absolute Power is fast-paced and ends in a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting to know what’s next. Anyone else starting the countdown for the release of Absolute Trust?!?!
Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
the_librarians_daughter's review
4.0
I’ve been looking forward to reading this book for awhile. I wasn’t disappointed!
The story is quick paced, twisty, and STEAMY.
Our story centers around Jagger Jones, a talented jewelry maker (and forgery artist) who is trying to leave her family’s criminal past behind her.
That is, until her older sister’s literal partner in crime shows up in Jagger’s store demanding answers over a ring she’d made, and swapped out, from one of his stores. Cash Delacorte is not a man to be trifled with, stolen from, or tricked. Jagger has managed to do all of those.
Cash decides that Jagger is now responsible for the repayment of the stolen ring AND the high priced debit her sister left with Cash when she left him.
Jagger then swirls into a plot of desperate choices, crazy schemes, and risky actions. All while trying to fight her surprising and strong reaction to Court. Their relationship is truly a one step forward ten steps back situation.
While this story is complex, populated with intriguing and interesting characters, and well described leads, there a few things that poked at me while I read.
Don’t misunderstand. This was a sit and read until the pages are gone story. Knowing it is part one of a duet, the cliffhanger was expected, however Ms. Mann delivered in SPADES! I’m anxious to get my hands on the conclusion to Jagger and Cash’s story. Hopefully some of the things that were discordant to me in part one are solved in part two.
The things I stood out to me were Jagger and Cash’s physical relationship. After all the build up and written foreplay, we don’t get the actual final scene. It fades to black and then the reader is filled in via flashbacks. This is a new plot device that I haven’t run across in other books. I like the thought, however in this book, particularly due to the power play going on between Jagger and Cash, I feel that an outright bedroom scene with more of their power struggle would have suited this story better.
Then there was the one scene where we have physical contact with Jagger and Cash. I felt a little anti-climatic regarding this exchange. Again, after the amazing build up in dialogue, the push/pull of the little physical actions of the characters, coupled with their very strong personalities...I was sad to see Jagger give in to Cash in a quiet moment where she is feeling vulnerable, exposed, and crushed.
I would have preferred their standard argumentative byplay followed by some outrageous action that culminates in a hotel room. I had hoped for a stronger scene for Jagger. Particularly given her position at this point in the story.
Finally there is Mr. Mercer. He’s painted as a critical part of Jagger’s life. The story opens with Jagger lamenting the sales in the store, moves on to her buying into the store, has a touching scene when Jagger visits him in the hospital , but then he’s sort of ethereal presence in the background. We know Jagger has his power of attorney and she’s uncomfortable with that, but we never see Mr. Mercer again. He’s just mentioned to be in severely compromised health which is another weight on Jagger’s shoulders.
While these items stood out to me as a reader, I am a new reader to Ms. Mann’s world. It may be that these characters will continue on or be thriving in another one of her series. I understand this duet is a spin off of a current world. I’m also a new reader to this author so it may also be that she wraps up all of my questions, wants, and desires for these characters in part two.
Regardless, this read keep me engaged and dreading the known cliff hanger. I have set up my notifications for the next book in the duet as I’m a very impatient reader and would like my happy ending now vs later. I’m anxiously waiting for the conclusion to Jagger and Cash.
The story is quick paced, twisty, and STEAMY.
Our story centers around Jagger Jones, a talented jewelry maker (and forgery artist) who is trying to leave her family’s criminal past behind her.
That is, until her older sister’s literal partner in crime shows up in Jagger’s store demanding answers over a ring she’d made, and swapped out, from one of his stores. Cash Delacorte is not a man to be trifled with, stolen from, or tricked. Jagger has managed to do all of those.
Cash decides that Jagger is now responsible for the repayment of the stolen ring AND the high priced debit her sister left with Cash when she left him.
Jagger then swirls into a plot of desperate choices, crazy schemes, and risky actions. All while trying to fight her surprising and strong reaction to Court. Their relationship is truly a one step forward ten steps back situation.
While this story is complex, populated with intriguing and interesting characters, and well described leads, there a few things that poked at me while I read.
Don’t misunderstand. This was a sit and read until the pages are gone story. Knowing it is part one of a duet, the cliffhanger was expected, however Ms. Mann delivered in SPADES! I’m anxious to get my hands on the conclusion to Jagger and Cash’s story. Hopefully some of the things that were discordant to me in part one are solved in part two.
The things I stood out to me were Jagger and Cash’s physical relationship. After all the build up and written foreplay, we don’t get the actual final scene. It fades to black and then the reader is filled in via flashbacks. This is a new plot device that I haven’t run across in other books. I like the thought, however in this book, particularly due to the power play going on between Jagger and Cash, I feel that an outright bedroom scene with more of their power struggle would have suited this story better.
Then there was the one scene where we have physical contact with Jagger and Cash. I felt a little anti-climatic regarding this exchange. Again, after the amazing build up in dialogue, the push/pull of the little physical actions of the characters, coupled with their very strong personalities...I was sad to see Jagger give in to Cash in a quiet moment where she is feeling vulnerable, exposed, and crushed.
I would have preferred their standard argumentative byplay followed by some outrageous action that culminates in a hotel room. I had hoped for a stronger scene for Jagger. Particularly given her position at this point in the story.
Finally there is Mr. Mercer. He’s painted as a critical part of Jagger’s life. The story opens with Jagger lamenting the sales in the store, moves on to her buying into the store, has a touching scene when Jagger visits him in the hospital , but then he’s sort of ethereal presence in the background. We know Jagger has his power of attorney and she’s uncomfortable with that, but we never see Mr. Mercer again. He’s just mentioned to be in severely compromised health which is another weight on Jagger’s shoulders.
While these items stood out to me as a reader, I am a new reader to Ms. Mann’s world. It may be that these characters will continue on or be thriving in another one of her series. I understand this duet is a spin off of a current world. I’m also a new reader to this author so it may also be that she wraps up all of my questions, wants, and desires for these characters in part two.
Regardless, this read keep me engaged and dreading the known cliff hanger. I have set up my notifications for the next book in the duet as I’m a very impatient reader and would like my happy ending now vs later. I’m anxiously waiting for the conclusion to Jagger and Cash.
lowkeyreader's review
4.0
I devoured this in one sitting! It was quick-paced and entertaining. These characters don't need any introductions because they kind of made appearance in The Ruthless Knight. Jagger is Callie's younger sister, who got caught up with settling Callie's debt towards Cash. Cash is a brooding and mysterious criminal who needed someone to pay for what Callie had stole form him. Lucky for him, he came across Jagger who also stole from him. As a way to pay his debts, he needed Jagger to be on his beck and call. However, no matter how Jagger had paid the debt, he still wouldn't let her go..
I'm definitely curious how everything is going to end, especially with that plot twist.
I'm definitely curious how everything is going to end, especially with that plot twist.
bookaddict2011's review
3.0
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Jeana E Mann is not a new to me author and I was really excited to get this book delivered, especially knowing how powerful her writing is in the other books that I’ve read by her.
Jagger and Cash are a whirlwind of emotion that I wasn’t yet ready for. Their story took me on the ride of my life. This duet didn’t feel as powerful as the other works by Jeana, and unfortunately I was not able to connect to either of the characters on the level that I was needing to make this book even more powerful.
Due to the lack of connection to the characters, I wasn’t able to connect to their story either. It was a good story, good plot line, but without a solid connection, it didn’t pull me in the way I wanted it too. I was easily distracted while reading it instead of completely sucked in to the story.
Even though I didn’t have the connection I wanted, I still felt as though this story was good. It lacked depth for me, but that isn’t to say that it would do the same to other readers. Jeana has a powerful way of writing and her attention to detail is impeccable. I will definitely continue reading her work.
Three stars for this thrilling ride that left me feeling disconnected.
Jeana E Mann is not a new to me author and I was really excited to get this book delivered, especially knowing how powerful her writing is in the other books that I’ve read by her.
Jagger and Cash are a whirlwind of emotion that I wasn’t yet ready for. Their story took me on the ride of my life. This duet didn’t feel as powerful as the other works by Jeana, and unfortunately I was not able to connect to either of the characters on the level that I was needing to make this book even more powerful.
Due to the lack of connection to the characters, I wasn’t able to connect to their story either. It was a good story, good plot line, but without a solid connection, it didn’t pull me in the way I wanted it too. I was easily distracted while reading it instead of completely sucked in to the story.
Even though I didn’t have the connection I wanted, I still felt as though this story was good. It lacked depth for me, but that isn’t to say that it would do the same to other readers. Jeana has a powerful way of writing and her attention to detail is impeccable. I will definitely continue reading her work.
Three stars for this thrilling ride that left me feeling disconnected.
thewitchybibliophile's review
5.0
Can I first just say, WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!?!?! My jaw is on the floor, I am speechless and I am begging for more. The flow of this story is epic. It is fast paced, keeps you on your toes with epic twists and turns. The whole concept behind this book was brilliant and I love the concept. Jagger is sassy, witty and absolutely brilliant. She is a fighter too. But with Cash, those walls break. Cash is hard to like but you so want to know more about him and everything that drives him. But the pull is so magnetic. I was blown away by these two together. Cash is definitely the anti-hero your mom warns you about!
Overall, this story is unputdownable. I devoured it. I need more. And that ending. OH MY STARS!!! I need the second book stat! Jaw dropping is putting it mildly as you are literally put through the ringer with these two. But you will be begging for more. I know I am!
Overall, this story is unputdownable. I devoured it. I need more. And that ending. OH MY STARS!!! I need the second book stat! Jaw dropping is putting it mildly as you are literally put through the ringer with these two. But you will be begging for more. I know I am!
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