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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anne was a cynic when it came to love…so imagine her surprise when she finds herself falling for a player like Declan. However, a single text shatters that belief she had in a happily ever after. Years later, Declan returns wanting a second chance…but Anne is engaged to someone else. How far is he willing to go for the one woman he truly loves? Will Anne give him a second chance?

There were more than a handful of times when I found myself frustrated with these characters. The author really put them through it. Anne is a strong lead character…but was definitely weak when it came to Declan (which is not always a bad thing). There were plot twists that kept me guessing what would happen next. And the ending made it all worth it in the end. I will definitely be reading future books from this author.

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Handshake Agreement by A. Akinosho is a contemporary romance book. After graduation, Declan makes a deal with his father to marry although he has no interest in marriage. After 8 years, he meets 18-year-old Anne and his feelings change. Declan soon chooses to leave Anne. This story is an age-gap, second-chance romance. The story has an interesting premise. There is a lot of possessiveness on Declan’s part. I got the feeling he was supposed to be an alpha-type. People who like age-gap and second-chance romance may want to give this a chance.

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho. This is such a good age gap, second chance love story. Its the story of Declan & Anne, Declan is a playboy who is not going to settle down for anyone. Anne is determined not to fall in love with anyone because it will only get you hurt. When Anne finally falls in love with Declan and he hurts her in the worst way possible she will never ever trust a man again. Declan is determined to win Anne back if its the last thing he does. He knows everyone thinks he is just a playboy but the reason for that is he can’t get Anne out of his mind. Anne has finally found a man she trusts with her heart and is finally going to let him in and then Declan shows up again. She can’t believe her heart still melts at the sight of him. Will she let her guard down and let Declan in again or will she continue on with her new man. Declan is determined not to lose Anne again and will do whatever it takes to get her back. Read this romance to find out who Anne chooses!

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I was drawn in by the writing. Declan seemed raw with daddy issues but still strong. Anne really hit me as sweet and vulnerable. Part of me wanted it to work and the other part was “run.” I was pulled in by the moment their eyes met. My heart skipped a beat and I was hooked. I had to go on and see where this went. This is a beautifully written story of second chances. I found that it made me feel all the emotions. Though mostly a romance, there is a touch of suspense. this really added a nice touch to the story. I found the characters, especially Anne, very relatable. It’s definitely a story I would recommend.

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Barbara Bohls

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was not what I expected. I picked this book based on the cover and title alone. I didn’t read the blurb that goes along with it because sometimes I just like to be really surprised by what I am reading. I had this whole scenario envisioned in my head as to what this handshake agreement could be about just based off of the cover. I was so, so, so, wrong. It was even better than what I thought it would be. It has romance and steam, that I personally love. It has second chance romance that is always good but this is a slow burn good. The main characters fall deeply in love and then something happens to turn their worlds upside down. I felt the pain that the characters have when going through this. It was really well written to make sure that the reader can be a bowl full of emotions throughout the book. The FMC, in my eyes forgives a little too easily but it flows well with the book. It was a quick read and a major page turner. The MMC has very alpha type energy and inserts himself into situations with the FMC. There is the push and pull that doesn’t feel tedious but spot on for this story. I highly enjoyed it. I might have to pick books based off of titles and covers alone more often. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a little steam, a push and pull romance, and a little drama.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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The Handshake AgreementThe Handshake Agreement by A. Akinosho
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was an interesting one. I picked this up because the cover caught my eye and the blurb sounded interesting. The story was okay but I found it hard to connect mainly because I just couldn’t get lost in the story. The writing style was different than I’m used to and I think that’s what threw me off. There was just soo much happening, one twist after another. It was definitely hard for this couple to get to their HEA & they really had to work for it. With all thay said i still thought it was an okay book and I will pick up this authors books again in the future.
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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho

The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) is a Second chance romance/ Age Gap romance that will have your emotions all over the place. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. The characters are developed and creative yet make the story come to life. This is Anne and Declan’s story. He had no plans of ever marrying her and yet years later he finds himself craving her. She is a realist and doesn’t believe in love, that is until he crashed into her life. But when he leaves her at the alter things changed. There’s a lot going on and at times I had a hard time following but I pushed through. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next . I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Melissa Fink

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The Handshake AgreementThe Handshake Agreement by A. Akinosho
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Handshake Agreement was such a great read. The author pulls you in from the first page to the last. This book had so many twists, I just couldn’t put the book down. It definitely had you wanting to know what would happen next. This was definitely a page turner for me. Great character building. Great detailing. Great world building.

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Michelle Troyer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There were many twists and turns in this book. Just when I thought I knew, something else happened. Very good book and hard to put down. Great ending!

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
The Handshake Agreement is an age gap, second chance romance tale that will have your emotions all over the place. I wasn’t sure how to rate this one as I had mixed emotions about the MCC. He strutted around like he was top dog and not a care with women. He is possessive and defiant but still has to abide by the agreement he made with his father earlier in his adult life? He breaks her heart leaving her at the altar then demands she is hers. I just wanted to slap him all the time which took my focus away from the story.
Anne is younger than him and he promises her the world than leaves her broken hearted. Now after years of heartbreak she has found a wonderful man, only for Declan to show up again and demand she is his. After all this time she moves on, and he threatens to take it all away from her.
If you like second chance romance give it a go you may love it.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Handshake Agreement (Book #1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

The Handshake Agreement (Book #1) by A. Akinosho is a contemporary romance with second chances, age gap, angst, drama, emotion, pain, heartache, challenges, family, possessive alpha-type MMC, sister’s best friend element, an agreement, tension, chemistry, and spice.
Fate has a plan for our MC’s even if they don’t fully realise it. But, as expected from Ms. Akinosho, she doesn’t take it easy on them- dragging them through the wringer and putting them and their love (and determination) to the test- and making them work for their (second) chance at happiness.
I really did want to love this story much more than I did, as Ms. Akinosho a great tale- but this time around I found it hard to connect with the characters, which made it difficult to immerse myself in their story, or invest in them and the ultimate outcome. Because of this, I found myself really frustrated most of the time. But I put this down to a ‘me’ thing- so we’ll see what Ms. Akinosho does with the next book.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, A. Akinosho!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging contemporary romance, with a second chance theme which kept me happily turning the pages. Anne was rather cynical about falling in love and Declan didn’t plan on marrying for love, until they met and fell in love with each other. However, Anne’s world was shattered with one text from Declan on their wedding day simply saying “I’m not coming.” Unknown to Anne an agreement that Declan made years before he had even met her resurfaced presenting him with a dilemma, ultimately he had no choice but to hurt Anne. Years later and Declan is back in Anne’s life and is demanding that she give him a second chance, but she’s now engaged to another man. However, having found her again Declan is not about to let her marry someone else, and is determined to do anything to make her give him a second chance. Anne was a very likeable and relatable character, whilst Declan was a more difficult character to like especially as he was a real player at the beginning and slightly arrogant. However, he changes once he falls in love with Anne and the chemistry between them really came across in the story. The storyline had plenty of drama, suspense, angst and of course romance, and along with the plot twists I was hooked from start to finish.

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book isn’t quite what I expected it would be when I first started reading. I thought it would be the typical second chance romance and yet this story seemed to have so much more about it. the age gap also wasn’t quite the gap I was expecting and I actually think that made it better for me overall. I connected with the characters more and felt like I really became invested in their story.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed the writing style used. It had a natural and easy flow about it that just pulls you in slowly. I found the story to be engaging and I thought it was one of those that is easy to read as it flowed so naturally. This is a great story that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho

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He promised her the world,
Then, abandoned her at the altar.
Anne
I’m a realist, cynical about falling in love. Until I met Declan – the rich and powerful player. With his quiet determination, he dismantled my cynicism and made me believe.
Before I know it, I’m flashing a radiant smile, dressed, and eagerly awaiting him at the altar.
Only, I got the text – “I’m not coming” – shattering my world.
Regret is a waste of time; I stand by my original convictions.
Years later, he’s back demanding a second chance, how dare he?
Declan
I shook on the agreement without hesitation because I had zero plans to marry for love. Ever.
Years later, Anne crashed into my life. I find myself craving what I thought I didn’t need or want.
Unexpectedly, the agreement I made resurfaced, presenting me with a dilemma:
Marry as agreed or
Lose Anne forever.
Deal accepted, regardless of hurting Anne.
When I find Anne again, she’s engaged, far as I’m concerned, she’s still mine.
I’ll cheat, steal, and fight before I let Anne marry another.
All is fair in love and war. And this is war…hope he’s ready to fight?
The Handshake agreement is a contemporary an age gap, second chance romance with a Possessive MMC

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A. Akinosho lives in her own little nest in Illinois. An avid reader and enjoy reading thrillers, suspense and romance novels (partial to romance genre). When, She’s not reading or keeping up with life. She enjoys writing and creating twist to stories. She loves writing about diverse characters, friendship and overcoming challenges through, what is perceived as a weakness.

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho
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He promised her the world,
Then, abandoned her at the altar.
Anne
I’m a realist, cynical about falling in love. Until I met Declan – the rich and powerful player. With his quiet determination, he dismantled my cynicism and made me believe.
Before I know it, I’m flashing a radiant smile, dressed, and eagerly awaiting him at the altar.
Only, I got the text – “I’m not coming” – shattering my world.
Regret is a waste of time; I stand by my original convictions.
Years later, he’s back demanding a second chance, how dare he?
Declan
I shook on the agreement without hesitation because I had zero plans to marry for love. Ever.
Years later, Anne crashed into my life. I find myself craving what I thought I didn’t need or want.
Unexpectedly, the agreement I made resurfaced, presenting me with a dilemma:
Marry as agreed or
Lose Anne forever.
Deal accepted, regardless of hurting Anne.
When I find Anne again, she’s engaged, far as I’m concerned, she’s still mine.
I’ll cheat, steal, and fight before I let Anne marry another.
All is fair in love and war. And this is war…hope he’s ready to fight?
The Handshake agreement is a contemporary an age gap, second chance romance with a Possessive MMC

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I just wanted to lick the cover and make it mine 😱🔥🤣🤷‍♀️🙈

Naseer and Jade are a couple you’ll either love , hate or love to hate 🤣😉🙈I know there were times that they irritated me a little but their strong points outshone those weak moments 🥰

Naseer is a a grumpy , miserable but delectable speciMAN and it would seem he had a weak spot where Jade is concerned because let’s face it how does one resist this kind , loving and beautiful girl ?

Both have been through a lot and have scars but they’re each others healing balm and darn it they kept me on my toes 🤣 but they’ve got a special place in my heart 😉

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This hits some of my favourite troupes forbidden romance, grumpy man sunshine girl and age gap romance. Nasser is a very frustrating character but he is the comfort and support that Jade needs. I was so on edge reading this book and could not put it down no matter how frustrated I got.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Michelle Collier

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1)Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance by A Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 1 of Jade. An age gap romance of 2 people that were never meant to be together. Nasser was broken and lost and only Jade seemed to be able to pull him back to the land of the living. Jade was broken in her own ways. Together they find what they each need even though everyone tries to keep them apart. It was a good story with a compelling story. This story will continue in book 2.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jade: Hidden Scars
By: A. Akinosho

This book was very good. It features Jade and Naseer. Naseer is a prince – which means he should have it all money, looks, royalty. But his life is far from easy. He has been injured in an accident and he has no interest in being the bachelor he was.
Jade is a young teenager who is also not going through the easiest period of her life. Their paths cross and the rest is in this book. I don’t want to spoil it. Jade and Naseer were both well written and they had undeniable chemistry from the time they met. This is definitely a forbidden lovers romance and I loved every second of it. I definitely recommend picking this story up!

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Angela Shirley

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1)Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance by A Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Naseer was a bad boy playboy until one faithful night when he had a horrendous motorcycle accident trying to piece his life back together is difficult until one night a chance meeting and three little words changed the course of his life forever.

Jade was lost in a world with no one, after her parents died she was lost in a world trying to make sense of it all, until one chance meeting with Naseer changed her life forever.

But will the worlds they live in try and keep them apart?

This is the first book I have read by this author and although it had me gripped with the initial story I felt it lingered on to long. The chemistry between the characters was off the charts and the interaction between the two was brilliant to read. I loved the frustration that Naseer held with Jade as only an older person could with a younger naïve views but this added to the drama of the story.

The frustrating part for me was his father and although you want your children to follow your wishes for him to subject them both to the drive to pull them apart added to the overall drama of the book, aswell as the secondary characters. This book was brilliant to read and leaves you wanting more at the end. I can’t wait to read book 2 in this series.

Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Slow burn. Growth. Twists. This is the first book I have read by the undeniably talented A Akinosho. While at first, I was iffy on the age gap between a sixteen- and twenty-six-year-old, the fact that the book covered years made it more understandable and a clear love story to overcome all. That said the book was not illicit but more of a Romeo and Juliet type story. The dual perspectives of Naseer and Jade take you on a rollercoaster of friendship turned more.
Naseer is one of the Princes of Rhanaz. A race challenge with his best friend Brian lands him in several casts and bedridden for months. While Naseer had fully isolated himself from his friends he had become very angry, helpless feeling and completely hopeless, until. Jade (Mariam) at the age of sixteen had her entire world crash down around her. Her parents killed in a house fire, leaving her friends, and moving to a new country, and starting over at a new school as the one percent of the one percent for the poor girl in the school. When she first meets Naseer it’s an accident she needed to pee and accidentally found his room and couldn’t wait. In a moment of surprise to himself Naseer says three words that start the epic love story. “Sit with me” that’s all it took for them to both find someone to bring smiles back into their lives. After losing her parents Jade questioned if she could join them and Naseer questioned why he was still alive after the horrific accident. Jade gave him the biggest gift, Hope. He gave her someone she could drop her shield around and finally feel at peace and things be easy. Unfortunately, darker forces were against them and over the course of high school to college everything would change and change again.
Who are the dark forces that are determined to keep them apart? Can they find a way back to each other? The emotions behind the characters are real and deep. I felt my heart break for Jade at the news of her parents. My heart ached for Naseer when he felt hopeless time and time again as the world and dark forces found every way to stop him from being happy. The moment hope was restored the book ended and I instantly stared into space ready for book two. What secrets will be revealed and will Naseer and Jade finally get there happily ever after? Book two Jade: Chances are available now; I’ll see you there.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a real page turner, with likeable and relatable characters and an intriguing storyline which kept me captivated throughout. Nasser and Jade meet when they are both a little lost and broken, Nasser’s days of being an alpha are over and he’s resigned himself to staying hidden, whilst Jade is the girl from the ‘other’ side. When Nasser says to Jade “Sit with Me”, everything changes for them both, but Jade always knew it would only be temporary as she was the girl everyone thought was unworthy of him, however, Nasser had other ideas. This romance was full of drama and suspense and the storyline took me on an emotional rollercoaster. The chemistry between Nasser and Jade sizzled off the page and I loved the forbidden element of their story. As this is the first book in a series I look forward to seeing how their relationship develops.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho. This is such a good friends to lovers, age gap romance. Its the story of Jade who is grieving the loss of her parents. She has had to give up everything she knows and move to another country. Her Aunt and Uncle are nice enough to let her move in and when they are visiting Prince Naseer’s home Jade runs across the Prince accidentally while looking for the bathroom. Prince Naseer has been in an motorcycle accident and is recovering. He has been very depressed and hadn’t wanted any visitors but something about Jade makes him want her to visit. They become fast friends and not long after it turns into more. They truly love each other but the Prince’s father is not happy because Jade is not royalty. He could see how much good Jade was doing for Naseer but he still wanted her out of the picture so he begins to plan a way to get rid of her for good! Such a good forbidden romance!

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Hannah Porter

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Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reading Jade (Hidden Scars) by A. Akinosho (who im reading for the first time) I enjoyed it. The age gap ages kinda threw me at first being 16 and 26 but it turned out okay. Other than that it was good, it’s filled with drama,insecurities, healing, hope and jealousy from outside sources trying to keep them apart. It was a decent size read for me, about 350 pages. Though I read it in one day because I didn’t want to put it down at all, even though it put me through an emotional rollercoaster ride. I’m already about to go read the second one right now tbh 😂 i already got it from kindle unlimited. I can’t wait to read it, especially with the cliffhanger. I need to know what happens. I hope the next ones doesn’t also lmao 😣 😂 I need more from this awesome author.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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I didn’t want to put this book down. It is the first in the series and the first book I have read by this author. I have a question for you: Have you ever fallen in love with someone that you know you aren’t destined to be with? Jade is a senior in high school when she meets Naseer (who is tens years older). Can their love be real? There is a lot of fighting with her family and his family because they are from different worlds. No one really knows how their love is there but as you read, you will feel it. I despise Naseer’s father and the so-called Princess Nadra who are insisting on Naseer to give up Jade. Despite all of the fighting and hiding can Jade and Naseer really make it or are they destined to end up unhappy with others. I still don’t know and I need to read the next book to find out just like you do. I promise this book is not one to put down. Now I am going to get book 2.

Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t want to put this book down. It is the first in the series and the first book I have read by this author. I have a question for you: Have you ever fallen in love with someone that you know you aren’t destined to be with? Jade is a senior in high school when she meets Naseer (who is tens years older). Can their love be real? There is a lot of fighting with her family and his family because they are from different worlds. No one really knows how their love is there but as you read, you will feel it. I despise Naseer’s father and the so-called Princess Nadra who are insisting on Naseer to give up Jade. Despite all of the fighting and hiding can Jade and Naseer really make it or are they destined to end up unhappy with others. I still don’t know and I need to read the next book to find out just like you do. I promise this book is not one to put down. Now I am going to get book 2.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1)Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance by A Akinosho
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good romance, especially one with an age gap. When I read the preview, I was hooked! I could not put this book down! I was consumed with the story line between Naseer and Jade. They both complement each other very well and their story was one that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!!

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Candida Hopper

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1)Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance by A Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Naseer and Jade meet by chance at a time in their lives when they really need each other. Naseer was in a bad motorcycle accident and Jade had just lost both of her parents. There is a pretty large age gap between these two. As they spend more time together there is no denying the chemistry. Their relationship is very up and down and after a few years they decide to make a go at being romantically involved. There are people working against their relationship and it’s making it that much more difficult. This story follows as they both grow older and mature. You don’t get to find out the outcome because you get left on a bit of a cliffhanger. There are a couple of twists and turns and they definitely have some obstacles to overcome. I enjoyed reading this story. I can’t wait to read the next book.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Kerry Carr

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Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Jade series. And wow what a read. This book has so many elements that I love in a romance. It had a strong alpha male, attraction that is off the charts, 2 Wounded souls desperately trying to heal, there is a bit of a forbidden element as well as Naseer is from a wealthy background and Jade is from the opposite but they work so well together.
This is Jade and Naseers story.
Naseer is a rich and popular alpha male, he has the world at his feet, he could date any woman he wanted and his life was on a upward track that is until a accident left him trapped in a bed. His life was spiraling out of control and he was contemplating not wanting to be here anymore that is until he meets Jade.

Jade is going through a traumatic time at the moment. With the loss of her parents she is struggling to find her way in her new life and new school. Struggling with grief and finding a way to work through it the last thing she wanted or expected was to find love and especially not with someone who is as horrible, moody and self centered as Naseer is.

These two people are just 2 broken souls each dealing with their own traumas and the effects that is having in their life’s but what is so beautiful is how much more peace they feel when they are together.
This is a beautiful moving story filled with ups and downs, highs and lows as they both come to terms with their new lives and what it actually means for them. With all the odds stacked against them do they even stand a chance?
I can’t wait to see how this series will progress and how the the relationship between Naseer and Jade changes and develops.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Hidden Scars (Jade #1)Hidden Scars by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This read was not what I expected at all. There is a lot going on in a very short period of time, much more than I thought was possible. The way the author captures your attention is very addictive, you just want to ignore all your daily responsibilities and keep reading. The main characters do complement each other very well.

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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199057546-hidden-scars” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Hidden Scars (Jade #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1697688576l/199057546._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199057546-hidden-scars”>Hidden Scars</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15266964.A_Akinosho”>A. Akinosho</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6053309169″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Jade and Naseer were a lot of like but very different. Jade had recently moved to Rhanaz with her aunt and uncle when she became orphaned. Prince Naseer had recently been in a motorcycle accident which left him bedridden and seemed to turn his thought darker than they already were. When Jade ended up in his home she came across him while looking for the bathroom. He hadn’t been letting anyone in to visit him, not even his best friends, but something about Jade made him ask her to sit with him. She was able to pull him out of the darkness he was being sucked into and their bond started to become stronger, their friendship grew, and their attraction to one another certainly became romantic. He being of royal blood and she being a commoner, his father has issues with their blossoming relationship. Even though he could see with his very own eyes that Jade was doi g Naseer good, he was plotting a way to get rid of her for good. Although they fought like any normal couple, maybe a bit more due to the age difference, they were determined to be together. I did enjoy this book and if you pick it up I hope you do as well. I did find it slow going at first but once the story picked up and started flowing it was hard to put down. I look forward to seeing what kind of growth the characters have and how their relationship progresses in book two.
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