Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The first book in this series of women who have been through the ringer. This story focuses on Athena, a self made millionaire who was traumatized at age 17. She took that experience and toughened herself up. She may have done so a little too much. When a stubborn, strong, hard headed man comes along, fireworks ignite. Can these two get over each others walls?
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A fast reading romance ! Filled with twists and turns of trials and tribulations of love. Steamy scenes, finding yourself and strength of a woman I tore these books and devoured them whole. Definitely recommended read with hints of a Greek goddess retelling Athena and her handsome love Tru.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
These friends have been with one another through their own personal hells and back. I found myself relating to Athena the more I read it. I, too, have a group of sisters and I can see them through the characters. I couldn’t put this one down and neither will you. There’s so much to enjoy: just check it out!
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Athena wasn’t looking for love and of course that is what happens. Tru shows her what she needs and been missing. What Athena goes through as a minor molds her into the woman she is now. Will Athena and Tru let there past continue to haunt them or will they let their love heal them? I’m really enjoying this series can’t wait to read what happens next.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When your best friend demands you to live your life on her death bed, you tend to have to make good on the promises.
Athena is young and successful, being thrown out of your home at 17 and force to live on your own was a hard lesson to learn but in walked the family I choose, my girls, Gwyn, Indigo and Charlie became all the family I needed. Until Charlie got ill and all the money in the world which they had could not save her, so on her death bed in typical Charlie style she made me promise to live life and find love.
Tru is living the life he always wanted, most people say a Professional Pool Player is not really a career but tell his bank that. All he is interested in is the top prize and winning this will catapult him to the top of the listing and more sponsorship and recognition he deserves. Arriving at the venue he spots a beautiful woman who he just needs to get know, when they finally get to chat he discovers that she is the owner of the pub and various other clubs and bars throughout the country.
As Athena gets to know Tru she is more aware that the intial fun she wanted to share is becoming more serious and that Charlie may have had a point of finding a forever person and she may have found them in Tru.
Can they both put there past behind them and embrace the future together?
I loved this book, it is full of emotion and tragedy which is heart-breaking and draws you in from the first chapter. I loved the character of Athena, she is definitely a woman to not mess with, with her passion and ambition was a refreshing read and that said Tru was just enough Alpha to be strong with her but his softer side really was a counter and calming influence to Athena which was lovely.
I loved the secondary characters and they enhanced the story and showed that family can be grown and chosen, with the way they were complete ready to have each other backs and damn the world was brilliantly and engaging to read. Thank you for a brilliant and well written story and can’t wait to read about the Green Street Girls.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the story both from Athena’s point of view as well as Tru’s. I liked the relationship the girls have with each other. Yes they are friends but really they are family. They have different stories that led them to each other. The romance and sex scenes are good. It’s easy to read and get lost in.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jessica Stone
I almost didn’t even know how to start this review, I just read the first and second book (Broken) back to back and I’m in love with these ladies, and they’re wonderful men.
So Bared, is about our gorgeous goddess Athena, who is wealthy, down to earth and just a little bit damaged due to some traumatic experiences that happened when she was just a girl of 17. These experiences pushed her into being the strong, independent, no nonsense woman she is today, she let them shape her and motivate her to be successful in the business world, Athena now running and owning multiple clubs across the US. The only problem is Athena trusts no one, and Love? Besides for her chosen sisters Gwyn and Indigo, love is a foreign concept. Something she’s sworn off, believing she’s too damaged to feel it for a man again.
But where there’s a strong woman, with a sordid past, there has to be an equally strong man ready to tear down all her walls and make second guess everything.
Enter Tru. Tru, in his own way is equally damaged from a past relationship that he thought would be his end game, but it just ended up being a game. Seems like Tru must like games because he happens to be a professional billiards player with some pretty rad skills.
Boy meets girl. Tru heads to a tournament in Chicago, which just so happens to be held in one of Athena’s Clubs, one of her newest and latest projects and when they meet, fireworks.
Can these two hard headed, strong independent people get over their pasts and embrace the love that’s surely brewing between the two of them, or are the destined for loneliness to save themselves from heart break.
Ugh, Tru, is such a hard head, he’s typical masc man, but definitely with a sweeter side with a slash of southern gent, minus the accent, but I get so frustrated when he takes everything so personally and compares it to his ex, makes me want to reach into the book and flick him in the nose. But the same can be said for Athena, her strong will and drive are admirable, but she’s so closed off and closed minded when it comes to Tru I could wrong her neck. But all of the things make these two and their relationship even more endearing, because you go through these battles with them. You can’t help but fall in love while standing on the side lines rooting for them. Loved this book, I highly recommend!
Bared., A Green St. Girls Romance, N.D. Jackson, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary, Romance, Jessica Stone, July 2023
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bared
By: ND Jackson
This is the first book of the Green Street Girls. Athena, Gwyn, Indigo and Charlie have all grown up with absolutely difficult lives but they have managed to overcome them and are now successful young women.
Bared is Athena’s story. She is definitely a very complex character and the author does a fantastic job of writing her with the amount of depth that she deserves. She was abandoned at age 13 and had to fend for herself. This gave her a toughness about her that is always on the periphery of her character. Additionally, she has a pain that is deep inside her that also colors her interactions with others. She has managed to make something of herself and is now a club owner. A career choice, that I feel fits the character of Athena that the author developed, it needs a type of deep seated toughness to deal with owning a club. She meets Tru and realizes that she may need to let her guard down to have the man of her dreams. She is hesitant to open up, but just maybe her pain in her past isn’t so bad that she can’t let someone in.
I definitely enjoyed this story, so much so that I read it in one day. I cannot wait to read the stories about the rest of the girls!
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bared by ND Jackson is the first book in the A Green St. Girls Romance. This first book follows Athena who has been on her own since she was a teenage girl and is now a millionaire. She meets Tru and their romance takes off. This is a nice contemporary romance. The author does a very good job of pulling you in and making you feel for these characters. I love the closeness of the Green St. Girls and their found family relationship. The romance and chemistry between Athena and Tru are nice also.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Athena and her fellow “Green Street Girls” are all alone, except for each other. That’s really the way they like it – able to choose the form of redemption they prefer. Athena chooses her redemption in the form of owning several nightclubs and currently working on one that will host the World Billiards Tour of Champions.
Trumball, or Tru, struts into her life when he shows up early for the Tour. He has a killer smile and confidence that almost can’t even be believed. When they hit it off with abundant chemistry bursting between them, Athena decides to give him a bit of time he won’t be able to forget. After all, even though her past is awful and she is a 21 year old, worldly millionaire, she can’t ignore him and the potential of being together. She is unable to leave it as a fling and begins to have feelings for him. Where will their explosive chemistry lead?
There is drama and tension, passion and chemistry, strong female friendships with tough women, and sweet funny moments, as well. I’ll be finishing the series.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Athena, Gwyn, Indigo and Charlie are known as the Green Street Girls. Each girl has had a difficult life but they have found a way to turn things around and are now successful.
Bared is Athena’s story. Abandoned by her family at the age of 13, she’s lived a rough life. Things got better when she found her new family in the Green Street Girls though. She’s a night club owner with sites all over the world. She’s living the high life and her family would never believe where she is now. No one can find her though. Athena’s managed to keep her life under wraps from those in her past. Even meeting Tru pushes her to her limits but she’s immediately smitten with him. Can he get Athena out of the past and more into the present?
This was an enjoyable story to read and I read it in one setting. I’m looking forward to reading Indi’s story next.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bared starts out so tragically. You can feel the pain but then as it goes further you learn more about Athena. Will Tru be enough for her or is he just like everyone else who is intimidated by her? You’ll love the sexual tension and the way everything is written. A good romance story with some sports.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.6/5 Stars
This book is sooo well written. It’s so good and captivating that I couldn’t put it down. It gives me Kennedy Ryan vibes in terms of the writing and the plot so if you like her books you’ll like this one. I went ahead and read the 2nd book and ugh, I can’t wait for more.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Athena and Tru’s story bring you in from the very beginning. This is a great romance. The way the writer portrays the characters it feels like you are right there with them going through everything they are going through. I love that this isn’t one of those fairytale romances that portrays life and relationships as all sunshine’s and rainbows. It’s real and gritty.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Athena is getting ready for the WPBA Pool Championships at her bar, the Shamrock Pool Hall and Pub when Tru walks through the door. Something about the man has her agreeing to a date and spending time with him. Having been burned once before Athena she is cautious, but can she find a happily ever after and trust Tru.
The thing about this book is it has amazing characters. I really liked Athena, she is sassy and when she is with Tru the pages ignite. Tru oozes magnetism, he has an allure about him that keeps you riveted. Great beginning to series.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I definitely couldn’t pace myself with this story…I read it all in one go! I had to find out what would happen as the author drew me in with such finesse that I didn’t realize until I had finished half the book. The synopsis gripped me, and I knew I had to give Bared a chance. Thank goodness I did! I fell in love with the Green Street Girls quickly and found myself fully invested in each of the characters right away. I am so excited by this book that I’ve already picked up the next one to see what the author has in store!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bared is Book One in the Green St. Girls Series. The story centers around a character named Athena who has had a hard time trusting anyone because of her past. She becomes a bit of a loner in a sense until she meets Tru who also has a hard time trusting anyone. The attraction between them is intense but having a relationship may be out of the question due to their trust issues. Athena makes friends with a group of girls who all have had hardships in their past. The girls call themselves the Green Street Girls and act as a support network for one another. Through tough times the girls lean on each other and help one another survive. I loved how the Green Street Girls helped one another through the hardest of struggles. Their friendship gave one another hope and a will to go on which I found endearing. I loved each one of the girls’ individual characters and felt their stories resonate with me. This book was beautifully written, and I could not help but feel an emotional connection with each of the Green Street Girls. I found myself cheering them on to find happiness, love, and a good life. I highly recommend this book!
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Overall I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one in the series. Athena has overcome something really traumatic and has turned and made something of herself. All that was left is letting someone new get close to her. I struggled with the pacing throughout the book, at times it would get going at a great pace, others it seemed to move really slow, and then others things moved extremely fast.
Bared.: A Green St. Girls Romance by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book had me hook line and sinker from the very beginning! I was so enthralled with it, which made it the perfect distraction while I waited on my husband to get out of surgery. I absolutely loved Athena’s tenacity, and honestly, I think my favorite character was Tru’s mom in the beginning. Athena’s growth throughout the book was something I applaud the author for. This is the first book I’ve ever read by this author, and I absolutely loved it! I read it on Kindle, but good lord I know I’m going to end up purchasing the physical copy as well. This book is phenomenal, and I’m so excited to get started on book 2!!!
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first of the A Green St. Girls Romance series. I loved this book, it got me emotionally invested from the first page.
There are plenty of heartbreaking parts to this story and I think that these aspects are written well – respectfully and feeling real.
I loved the characters and friendships within the story, but my favourite thing about this book was the author’s writing style. It’s clear, descriptive and flows so well. The author paints vivid images without over-describing the scenes, the character’s voices are distinct, and their thoughts and emotions feel real. While I absolutely love the story, I don’t think I’ve come across an author who’s actual writing is my favourite aspect. It’s almost as if I’m not reading it but living it through the character’s eyes.
I truly felt for Athena and her past; her experience and her development felt so real and relatable to my own experiences.
This is the first book I’ve read by the author, but I look forward to bingeing on the rest of their work!
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A promise made, but can she keep it? I liked this story and how much I connected to Athena in a way I didnt think I would.
What a great group of girls to have found and stuck together. I cant wait to see where this series goes!
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bared.: A Green St. Girls Romance by N.D Jackson
I have had the pleasure of reading Ms. Jackson in the past and throughly enjoyed what I have read Soni thought I would give this a try and I’m not sorry I did.
Athena had many good qualities but she frustrated me so many times that I wanted to smack her in the back of the head to maybe see if she would figure it out but luckily she had Gwyn and Indigo to help her along.
I can’t think of one negative thought I ever had of Tru. He was honest maybe to a fault and took good care of his Mama which as a Mama is an important Trait.
There was a lot of angst and back and forth especially with Athena, but I don’t think it would have worked if she had been any different.
I enjoyed this book and looking forward to the next in the series.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bared was a good 4 star read for me. Athena is such a strong character but sometimes she annoyed me. No matter what happened she kept trying to keep Tru at arms length. No
Matter how hard he tried and he did try hard, she had steel walls guarding her heart. Tru lets her into his personal life in hopes that Athena will open up and really try to give this a shot. Will Athena ever let her walls down and let Tru in ?
I thought this boom was well written and I loved the characters. I just felt like something was missing. I don’t know what but I just feel like I was looking for something else to happen. I’m looking forward to more in this series in the future.
review by @xchellex
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a new author to me. And I look forward to reading more.
Athena is one of the Green Street Girls.
She’s beautiful, successful and doesn’t have love in the cards until Tru walks in to her bar.
Tru is a professional pool player and travels. He walks into Athena’s bar not expecting to meet the fiesty owner.
There is definitely chemistry between the two but Athena doesn’t want love!!
Will Tru change her mind?
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book by N.D. Jackson that I have read. I am a HUGE fan of romance novels of every variety. There were some things that I could do without but the story of Athena and her past is so well written and when she meets TRU, she wants him and something starts to shift inside her. The characters are really great and Athena and Tru together are perfect. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Green Street is where they came from. Charlie, Gwyn, Indigo and Athena. This is Athena’s story. Shoved out into the world, she made the most of it. She is a millionaire, has clubs all over; but she decides to do something different and open a pool hall. Sponsoring a pool tournament is where she meets him, Tru. Their chemistry is hot from the first moment. Athena wants him, but just for the sex in the short term. Can Tru capture her heart and make her want to keep him?
Athena is great, strong, and a very independent woman. I love stories with a strong heroine. They make me feel empowered. That I can do and conquer anything.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book really captured my interest. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. Romance being the main element with drama, passion, darkness, tragedy and sex. It’s everything I look for in a romance novel.
Bared is about an emotionally broken woman named Athena who had a dark past making it very hard to open up to anyone who isn’t one of her few best friends. She then meets a pool player named Tru who also had trust issues. The passion between them was inevitable but was it strong enough to get past both their hardships?
The relationship between Athena and her two best friends was very authentic in my opinion. They bantered like I would with my own friends. I loved how the author wrote all of the characters, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. It was refreshing to read a romance that wasn’t super fairy tale like.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cute read
This is the first book by N.D. Jackson that I have read. It was an easy read, that I did enjoy. It starts off with a tragedy and a promise. It was interesting to see how Athena overcomes her past and opens her heart to the possibility of love. The story is beautiful. There were moments that made my heart cry. Tru was everything she needed and more. I love Athena and Tru together. I look forward to reading more stories from this world.
Reviewed by @awesomelyamber
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this heartwarming and at times heartbreaking story about friendship and finding love, a real page turner of a contemporary romance. The storyline follows four girls who are known as ‘The Green Street Girls’, they include Charlie, Gwyn, Indigo and Athena. Each girl has their own story but they have all been sent away and were left alone in the world until they found each other and have supported one another ever since. This story centred on Athena who has a devastating backstory but who despite this is now a millionaire at twenty one and owns a pool hall. It’s at the pool hall where she first meets Tru, when he walked in as though he owned the place! She first noticed his confident walk and his killer smile and she thought he would be good for a fling but definitely not someone for any long term commitment. However, she soon starts to fall in love with him and hopes that he is also up for a more permanent relationship.
I loved the characters, especially the four girls and their friendship really came across in the writing, and I look forward to reading each ones own story in this series. Athena is very likeable and relatable and I really felt for her and could understand why she had built up walls to protect herself until Tru came along. The chemistry between them sizzled off the page and led to some steamy scenes. They were great together and I was cheering them on hoping they would get their happy ever after. I was hooked from the start and thought this was an enjoyable and engaging read and a great start to the series.
Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bared was an ok read. I really wanted to love this book better than I did. The synopsis sounded great and I thought it would be incredible. Maybe it was just an off reading day but this book didn’t capture my attention at all. I never felt drawn in, to the stories or the characters. It was entertaining, just didn’t hold my attention. I hate that I didn’t love this book like I wanted to. I’m going to give it 4 stars though I didn’t hate it. It was just very eh to me. It was well written and had a great premise I just really think I had an off reading day. Maybe I’ll enjoy the next book in this series better!
