Jack

Jack by Juliana Stone

My rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it.

Description from Goodreads.com:

“Jack Simon’s road to the White House has been a smooth one until a night with the notorious Donovan James becomes a roadblock he can’t escape. Suddenly he’s America’s number one story and it has nothing to do with politics. Jack’s tangled with this woman before and knows they’re no good together because the only thing they're good for is a four letter word…hurt. He should get on with his life and concentrate on his job. But that’s hard to do when the one thing standing in his way, is the one thing he wants the most…

Donovan James, international singing sensation, has made a living singing songs about heartache and pain, two things she grew up on. But it’s time to set down some roots and the only man she wants is a man she’s all wrong for. A man she’s never stopped loving—Jack Simon. They’d had it all once, until they didn’t. And yet she can’t help but wonder if a second shot together just might be the game changer she needs. Or if old secrets can still ruin the only man she’s ever loved…”

My Thoughts:

This is Stone’s follow-up to “Tucker.” I enjoy following this family. I like the charactes and they are easy reads to pass the time!

Offside

Offside by Juliana Stone

My rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it.

Goodreads.com Descriptions:

“When hockey phenom Billie-Jo Barker returns home and decides to play in the local Friday night hockey league, all hell breaks loose. Not because Billie's talent is in question, but because Billie is a woman. And though these are modern times, some of the local guys still have a problem letting a girl into their 'men's club.'

Soon, Billie is at the center of a small town battle of the sexes, with everyone choosing sides. Her sisters. The townsfolk. Her friends. And yet, the only person whose opinion she cares about doesn't seem to care much at all. Logan Forest, the man who broke her heart when she was eighteen and the man she now shares the bench with every Friday night.

She's got a lot to prove and though Billie Jo Barker scores on the ice, will this girl ever score with the man of her dreams?”

My Thoughts:

I was mixed on this one. I have really enjoyed some of Juliana Stone’s books. This one was decent, but the names were super annoying! Billie Jo, Bobbi Jo, Betty Jo...I was getting confused! And the characters were a little off for me. Not as genuine as I like.

Tucker

Tucker by Juliana Stone

My Rating (out of 5 stars):

3 stars—I liked it!

Goodreads Description:

“Tucker Simon has given up on love. After a tragedy, it’s just not in the cards for him, and he wishes his family would get off his back. He’s fine—or at least he thought he was–until a family wedding forces him to address a few things, namely his date, Abby Mathews. She’s been put in the ‘friend’ category, mostly because she deserves so much more than what he can give. But the more time that he spends with her, Tucker begins to think that maybe there is a chance for love after all…

Abby Mathews has been in love with Tucker Simon since he walked into her family’s bar nearly a year ago. But he’s got baggage and heartache a plenty. His one-night-stands aren't going to lessen that no matter what he thinks. Tucker needs a friend, but Abby wants to give him more, and as they navigate their way through a weekend in Florida, their attraction can’t be ignored. Abby has to make a choice. Does she cherish their friendship and take what she can get? Or does she go after what she really wants, which is Tucker’s heart…”

My Thoughts:

This was the first book I’ve read by Stone. I really liked her style and am exited to check out more of her work.

I enjoyed both main characters and the surrounding cast. Good emotional connection and some humor thrown in. This is the first in a series about the Stone family, an Stone makes the reader interested in the characters coming up in her following books.