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A review by katemc7
Claim Me Forever by A.L. Jackson
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
OMG yall Daddy Ezra is in the building and all is right with the world. I really am not one to speak around in a series even when authors say they are stand alones. I like to read things in order so I can get everything in context. I decided to skip book 2 ONLY so I could jump on this one. Ezra caught my attention from book 1. The cousin with the family and tragic past that is haunting him who happens to also be the sheriff. I kept trying to figure out if he would end up with one of the ladies we had already met but alas his lady was caught trespassing and bam there is your story!
Ezra is holding things together. He has his three kids. His mom nearby and is seeing his loved ones pair off. They all look at him with pity in their eyes but none of them know the real story about what happened between him and his wife who is now deceased. None of them know that they were all but done before she got murdered. None of them know he is still working that case as much as he can and that his guilt is eating him alive. Nothing can distract him from this until he gets a call about a trespasser outside of town. A beautiful trespasser in a car. A trespasser who catches his eye and who makes his savior complex kick in. He knows that she is in trouble and finds himself wanting to help her. He finds himself attracted to her and wanting to learn more about her. He introduces her to his friends and tries to help her get some roots. He does understand that she will be leaving after she does whatever it is she needs to do here. He holds himself back and tries to protect himself but the pull to her is just TOO strong. After a break in at her motel, he asks her to move in to his guest house and she eventually moves into his heart.
Savannah is on a mission. She knows that her sister's last message to her disowning her was sent under duress. She knows her sister wouldn't just abandon her. She just can't put all of the pieces together. That is why she is in Time River. To get the answers she seeks and then leave back to her life. But all of the changes when she meets Hot Cop AKA Ezra. The man who literally bulldozes through her defenses and tries to see what is really happening. He cracks her open faster than she thought possible. He makes her feel things she doesn't trust herself to feel because no one stays around in her life. She knows she is going to leave after she finds her sister but will her decision change when Ezra asks her to stay? When he literally saves her life? When she finds herself realizing she belongs in this small town with these people and that she deserves their love?
UGH This book was fantastic!! Both characters have their issues and I just love that they find each other to be able to help each other. Their chemistry is off the charts. The spicy scenes were oh so spicy. Overall I am loving this series. Now I have to dive back into book 2- Dakota and Ryder. I just know that one is going to be hot. Also looking forward to book 4 with Cody- the man who says he will never settle down!
Favorite parts:
- Night out with the red dress
- Savannah meeting the kiddos
- Them both opening up to each other about their demons
- The dancing scene at the festival
Hope you enjoy!!
Ezra is holding things together. He has his three kids. His mom nearby and is seeing his loved ones pair off. They all look at him with pity in their eyes but none of them know the real story about what happened between him and his wife who is now deceased. None of them know that they were all but done before she got murdered. None of them know he is still working that case as much as he can and that his guilt is eating him alive. Nothing can distract him from this until he gets a call about a trespasser outside of town. A beautiful trespasser in a car. A trespasser who catches his eye and who makes his savior complex kick in. He knows that she is in trouble and finds himself wanting to help her. He finds himself attracted to her and wanting to learn more about her. He introduces her to his friends and tries to help her get some roots. He does understand that she will be leaving after she does whatever it is she needs to do here. He holds himself back and tries to protect himself but the pull to her is just TOO strong. After a break in at her motel, he asks her to move in to his guest house and she eventually moves into his heart.
Savannah is on a mission. She knows that her sister's last message to her disowning her was sent under duress. She knows her sister wouldn't just abandon her. She just can't put all of the pieces together. That is why she is in Time River. To get the answers she seeks and then leave back to her life. But all of the changes when she meets Hot Cop AKA Ezra. The man who literally bulldozes through her defenses and tries to see what is really happening. He cracks her open faster than she thought possible. He makes her feel things she doesn't trust herself to feel because no one stays around in her life. She knows she is going to leave after she finds her sister but will her decision change when Ezra asks her to stay? When he literally saves her life? When she finds herself realizing she belongs in this small town with these people and that she deserves their love?
UGH This book was fantastic!! Both characters have their issues and I just love that they find each other to be able to help each other. Their chemistry is off the charts. The spicy scenes were oh so spicy. Overall I am loving this series. Now I have to dive back into book 2- Dakota and Ryder. I just know that one is going to be hot. Also looking forward to book 4 with Cody- the man who says he will never settle down!
Favorite parts:
- Night out with the red dress
- Savannah meeting the kiddos
- Them both opening up to each other about their demons
- The dancing scene at the festival
Hope you enjoy!!