I could love the monster or leave the man. 

 

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OUT OF LOVE

by Jewel E. Ann

 

Released- 27 September 2020

 

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Blurb

Conspiracies. Corruption. Serial killers.

You name it–I’m fascinated by it. My mom always blamed my overly curious and highly suspicious mind on my dad.

My incredibly overbearing dad.

Mr. No One Is Good Enough For My Daughter has been terrifying my dates since I turned fifteen.

College is my chance to be free from his control and date any guy I want.

I’m absolutely certain he would hate Slade Wylder–almost as certain as I am that I do too.

Since when have I shied away from trouble?

Slade fascinates me. He lives in a house I’m certain is haunted. His dog is trained as well as any guard I’ve ever seen. Rumor on campus is that he deals drugs. It would explain a lot.

But it doesn’t explain why he saves me from my darkest moment.

It doesn’t explain why I can’t stop thinking about him.

And the explanation I finally discover is far more dangerous than any rumor.

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Review

5+ stars!!

“Some loves are once in a lifetime.”

Out of Love is intense, raw, and full of all the feels. A wonderful mix of light and dark, easy and hard, this author brings on the laughs and then bring on the tears before she just about ruins you. Livy Knight and Slade Wylder take us on a ride to remember that will break your heart before piecing it back together. Surprising, captivating, and all-consuming, I devour it and I loved it!!

Livy Knight, daughter of Jackson Knight from the Jack & Jill series, meets Slade Wylder in college and instantly she’s intrigued. He’s anything but nice to her but his mysterious demeanor draws her in. The fact that he lives near her in the firehouse that has been deemed haunted only makes him more interesting. Slowly, she breaks down his walls and they find themselves in a unique relationship that brings out feelings they’ve never experienced. However, Wylder is hiding something so big that it will forever change Livy. When Livy discovers the truth, will her heart be damaged beyond repair, or will it be fuller than ever before?

Out of Love is about a bad boy with a dark past and a good girl with a bright future. Wylder is a mystery and I wanted all of his truths. He’s a badass with an awesome dog and I was captivated by him just as Livy was. I wanted to know him too and would have done what she did. Livy has her future planned out and she is determined to make things happened. What she doesn’t expect is Slade Wylder, the guy who doesn’t want anything to do with her but who seems to be everywhere.

I loved Livy and Wylder together. Livy is sassy, strong, and resilient and can hold her own and Wylder is different than anyone she has met. The banter is fantastic and they know how to turn up the heat. While they try to keep things casual, I enjoyed watching them realize they have feelings for each other.

Their love is raw and real but it is not easy. Even though there was no questioning their feelings, there are secrets that threaten everything they have built, and from the moment they fell, I prepared myself for the heartache that was sure to come…or so I thought. I was definitely not ready for the things that they had to face. I did not anticipate the pain they would go through and it ultimately shattered my heart.

Moments …
That moment. The official moment my existence shattered.
Every dream—gone.
Every inch of trust—gone.
Every ounce of love—gone.

The storyline is well-paced and every little detail is masterfully thought out. I was consumed by it and could not put it down. My heart was racing as the story unfolded and I had no idea how everything would play out. I was so invested in Livy and Wylder that the anticipation of what was to come kept me in the edge of my seat. There are jaw dropping moments that broke me and there were times I didn’t think I will make it through the book. My stomach was knotted, my heart was wrecked, and I just cried. I could hardly take it when each new twist was revealed and I didn’t know what to do with myself.

I had this feeling … a terrible unexplainable feeling that he wasn’t simply going to break my heart, he was going to shatter it beyond repair. And I would live my life as a jaded lover who would never trust another man again.
All in.
Smart women saved a part of their hearts—like if even a small part were left intact, it could grow a full heart again. One cell at a time.
Nope. I let the whole fucking organ dive off the cliff, which meant he would leave me heartless and broken.

This story is jam packed with all the feels – the good and the bad and everything in between, and though this author put me through the wringer, I wouldn’t change a thing. She gives you an unforgettable experience that shows her talent as a writer. Even days after finishing this story, I find Livy and Wylder still stuck in my heart and I don’t want to give them up!

I’ll add that I loved seeing Jessica and Jackson again, too! If you haven’t read the Jack & Jill series, do yourself a favor and dive on in! You will not regret it!

*ARC generously provided by the author and Valentine PR*

 

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Excerpt

After their kissy-huggy greeting ended, they walked toward the house with Jericho in tow. I waited for him to glance back at me. He saw me. There was no way he passed me a few seconds earlier on the street and didn’t see me. Yet, he made no attempt to acknowledge me. 

Until … 

My boy Jerry stopped abruptly and turned like he caught whiff of my scent. All the warm fuzzies filled my chest. A dog gave me more feels than any man had given me in a long time. Maybe ever. 

Jericho liked me. Hell, maybe he loved me. 

He protected me. 

He smiled when he saw me—tongue out, tail in a low wag. I continued my way up the sidewalk, feigning surprise when he trotted toward me in spite of Slade barking his own command. 

“Hey, Jerry.” I squatted down to give him double the love Miss Sophisticated gave him … and I had a treat in my pocket because part of me anticipated—hoped for—a chance encounter. “Oh, buddy … I love you too.” I closed my eyes and turned my face side to side while he showered me with kisses.

Slade cleared his throat. 

I opened my eyes—noticing his friend must have gone inside. “Sorry.” I stood, sliding a treat into Jericho’s mouth along the way. “I know it’s hard for you to know he likes me more.” On a shrug, I bit my lips together to keep my shit-eating grin under control. 

“Inside,” he said to Jericho while looking at me. 

Jericho turned and headed to the back door. 

“If you have a job to do … Jerry can hang with me tonight. I’m alone this evening.” 

“Jericho. And he doesn’t need a babysitter.” 

“Maybe I do.” 

His brow tensed a fraction, contemplation settling into a slight frown for a few seconds, before he whistled and Jericho came running. “Send him home when your friends get back.” 

Why was the only word that sat on the tip of my idle tongue? Why protect me? 

“What are you going to do?” Okay, apparently “why” wasn’t the only word on the tip of my tongue after all. Six other words were in line first. 

“Does it matter?” 

Letting my gaze settle over his shoulder to the firehouse and images of Miss Sophisticated waiting for him, I lifted a single shoulder. “No. Just curious. Is she your girlfriend?” 

“Does it matter?” 

“I hate you.” I rolled my eyes. “Worst communication skills ever.” 

“Good. Hate me. I prefer it.” 

I recoiled. I didn’t really hate anyone. It wasn’t my personality to be hateful, vengeful, or hold grudges. Why did Slade Wylder want me to hate him? It was a joke. I hated his lack of sharing information. 

“If you’re selling her some shit that will ruin her life, may I suggest you rethink that? Not cool, Wylder.” 

“Noted.” 

Tipping my chin up, I gave him several tiny nods. “Okay then. I’ll take Jerry to my house and spoil him. Maybe he comes back to you … maybe he doesn’t.” 

Slade let his gaze slide down my body, a slow and easy trip. He didn’t do that when we met. Somewhere along the way, he decided it was okay. I wasn’t sure what reaction he desired from me. 

Maybe nothing. 

Maybe he did it out of pure selfish desire. 

“I’m only allowing this because I love Jerry.” 

Curious eyes met mine, slightly squinted. 

I smirked. “Stripping me with those eyes of yours.” 

Moments … 

I collected moments in my mind, my heart, my soul, like Aubrey collected rare coins—my mom dying, my dad spending a few years thoroughly drunk. Mostly bad moments—permanent scars. 

That moment I tucked into my memory forever as one of the first truly great moments.  

Wylder …

The corners of his mouth quirked into pure sin. If Satan was hot as fuck, his name would have been Slade Wylder, and I would have been in a whole helluva lot of trouble.

 

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About the Author

Jewel is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today best selling author a with a quirky sense of humor. When she’s not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance.

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