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Gabe (Glass City Hearts Book One) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Jana Teppih

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Gabe (Glass City Hearts Book One)Gabe by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gabe is the first book in Desiree Lafawn’s Glass City Hearts series. I read the third book first and then felt compelled to pick up the first and the second books of the series. I absolutely love Desiree Lafawn’s writing, there is something magical about it … it pulls you in and doesn’t let you go … she makes the characters so real that you feel as if you are experiencing their lives along with them! I recommend to start with the first book and then continue with the next ones as you will meet some of the characters in previous books and knowing their stories you will get so much more out of the story you are reading!
Gabe is the story of Gabe Anderson, an ex-Special Forces, bodyguard, investigator … the hero of every warm blooded woman, and Angel Jax, the girl next door who writes smutty romantic comedies and moonlights as a singer for living … what do they have in common? They were the best friends when growing up and then … something happened … and they have not seen or spoken for fifteen years! And now, Angel is at Gabe’s door as he is the only one who could help her out of the sticky situation she has ended up in …
It is a masterfully written story of past secrets and present filled with danger … openings for second chances and … well, everything one would want from a story that takes us away …

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Dino (Glass City Hearts Book Two) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Jana Teppih

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Dino (Glass City Hearts Book Two)Dino by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dino is the second book in Desiree Lafawn’s Glass City Hearts series. I started with book three of the series and simply had to go and also read books one and two! Desiree’s writing makes the stories so real that you feel so close to the characters and you simply want more … more glimpses into their lives, more of the people in their lives … simply more!
Dino is the story of Dino, a man of so many identities that at times he himself no longer knows who he truly is, and of Jeanette, a broken woman who has finally stopped running … having found a place (and people) to call home … These two have SOOOOO many secrets between them that at times it is hard to breathe … my goodness, this story … the journey Jeanette has been on … the suffering … and Dino … the loyalty … the family … Jeanette … and using the alternating points of views, she makes us part of the story …
The writer takes us to the pits of despair and to the heights of hope … she makes us cry and she makes us hope and she leaves us breathless and wishing for more … there is never enough …

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse (Glass City Hearts book 3) by Desiree LaFawn
5+++stars

Well we finally get Jesse! Im so happy to be back with this series and these are just never long enough for me, I may need to read slower!
Jesse and Harlow meet in a way you would never believe, and it just goes from there.
I was laughing so hard at one point I couldn’t see through my laughter tears, but it was needed to break that bombshell!
What a read and I hope we get to see more of this group soon!

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Jana Teppih

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse is the third book in Desiree Lafawn’s Glass City Hearts series. I have not read the first two books but I had read The Permanence of Pain so I thought I knew what to expect but it was a bit different. I loved The Permanence of Pain and loved meeting Beck again and I loved Jesse even more … in some ways it was not as dark as my first encounter with the writer though it had sufficient human suffering and weakness and evil …
So, Jesse is the story of Jessie “Jesse” Belton and Harlow Jones and Harlow’s little four year old son JJ (Jesse Jones). They meet when JJ pees on Jesse’s shirt and this is, my friends, how a beautiful love story begins! Jesse came back from LA where he was on the verge of starting his career at a fancy bakery he had worked his life for … he came back after his mom died and his functioning alcoholic father lost his handle on his life, handle he never really had had … Harlow is a single mother who never knew her father, who was completely alone in the world except for her son …
This story tells the story of families, a story of how we define a family … it is a story of dreams and how the dreams change … it is filled with laughter and love and fear and determination and … and I want to know Gabe and Angel and Dino and Jeanette’s stories as well so I will go back and read books 1 and 2 AND I hope that Desiree will give us more of the Glass City Hearts’ stories!

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Nicole Noble

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)
By Desiree Lafawn
5 Stars

Jesse is the third book in the Glass City Hearts series by Desiree Lafawn. I am not sure how Ms. Lafawn manages to outdo the last book but she definitely did it with Jesse. I will admit that he is AWESOME and the hotness and sultry vibe still roles on in book 3.

Jesse had different plans for his life but with family and loyalty being what he was taught growing up he finds that it’s not something he can ignore. So life finds him tending bar and giving up on his dreams.

Harlow Jones is not your usual girl. With a knack for fixing anything mechanical and a whiz at the computer, she knows she’s different. To better her life and that of her son Harlow just needs to land this job at Glass City. What she wasn’t expecting were the complications that come with meeting Jesse.

Ms. Lafawn has captured my interest with the unique flow of her writing. From the bevy of old characters that we get to re-visit to finally being able to have the ending to Jesse’s story the reader is taken for an emotional ride that will have you laughing (and maybe wanting to relocate to a new living area) and crying as these two characters learn about themselves and each other. This book is extremely well written and will keep you entertained from the first page to the last. I can’t wait to dive into the next book in the series!

 

Reviewed by @nnoble73

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Series book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Ashleigh Harrington

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse by Desiree LaFawn is the third book in her Glass City Hearts series, and while I have loved each of this series books this is honestly my favorite to date. Jesse has got it all – romance, suspense, drama and tugging at my heart strings. Following the stories of Jesse and Harlow you get to see just how much these two are willing to sacrifice for family. For Jesse his family is everything. Growing up with a father who drilled it into you that Family is more important than everything else, he knew that at a drop of a hat he would give up his life for his blood. Jesse has always wanted to own a bakery, but he puts his dreams on hold to take care of his father’s bar. He was always fine just working away for the family business, until her. Meeting Harlow, his whole perspective on family changes. This woman calls to him in a way that he never expected, and that pull is enough to make he do anything to keep her in his life. Can Jesse take his dreams and make them work with Harlow? Or will he need to forge his own path away from family before he can commit to a ready-made family with Harlow and her son?
Harlow is a woman that just can’t see to get this being a female thing right. Other than having her son just over five years ago, she is more of a tom boy than ever. She has always been a hardworking, determined woman who would do whatever it takes to give her son the best life possible…no matter the cost. Just when she has plans to get a bit closer to the future that she envisioned for herself, the duties of a single mother get in the way. And then she meets Jesse. There is something about this guy that keeps her coming back for more. Is it possible that she can have a great guy and her visions of the life she planned with her son? Will Jesse be willing to work with her or be wanting to change her? Can she chance her heart on someone new? Read this steamy story to find out! Having read all of the Glass City Hearts series prior to this, I had very high expectations for this book, and LaFawn did not let me down one bit. I highly recommend reading these books in order, even though each book can be read as a stand-alone story. I can’t wait to see where she takes this series in the future because from where I am at, I can only see it continuing to get better and better!

Reviewed by @toxikcupkake26

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Renee Ullery

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
Stars:4

This is the third story in the Glass City series. The story focuses on Jesse and Harlow. They were a great couple to read about. Jesse tries to help out and is incredibly sweet. Harlow is strong, determined female character. Harlow’s little boy sound so sweet, a bit rotten, and a whole lot of funny. I really enjoyed reading this story, and loved seeing other characters from this series in this story.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts book three) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Krystal Gaston

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Desiree Lafawn has done it again with a great addition to the Glass City Hearts Series. Jesse is book three in the series and all about Jesse. If you read the previous two stories (which I hope you did) you remember Jesse from when Angel was kidnapped. This story hit a few spots with me it’s main focus in on Harlow who’s a struggling single mom with a crappy past. Jesse is about struggles, moving forward and new beginnings. As you read the story you know something is going to happen you just aren’t sure in what way and then it does and you feel relieved that it finally happened and you can relax. There’s a slow steady build up, then the climax, and a nice clean ending. The previous characters are in the story and play significant roles especially Dino with his big bad self.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Do you ever come across an author who, every time you read them, makes you love them even more? This is one such author for me. Jesse was soooo funny at times, making me laugh loudly and get funny looks. Beyond that, though, is good story. It has characters from previous books but can be read totally on it’s own. Jesse is sweet but also delicious, and Harlow is such a good mom and deserves every moment of happiness coming to her, especially since she has raised such an awesome little boy. Things get a little crazy near the end, which I kind of figured they would. And I was in tears at one point. I just loved this hard.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse- Desiree LaFawn

5-stars

Jesse by Desiree LaFawn is a must read! As I sit here writing this review I’m having a hard time finding the right words to describe how much I loved this book! It’s intense, dramatic, captivating, sweet, quirky and romantic. Jesse is the 3rd book in the Glass City Hearts series, it also happens to be the first book I’ve read in the series, so I can honestly say that it can be read as a standalone. I was able to jump right in and follow along with no confusion. Having said that I will immediately be diving into the first two books of the series because I loved this one so much.

I immediately connected with Harlow and Jesse’s sense of humour and inner ramblings had me swooning from chapter one. The only downside to this book was the length, I could have continued reading about these two for hours.

I can’t wait to read the rest of this series and I would definitely recommend this book to others!

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Katie Matthews

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

AMAZING!! That’s the word I would use to describe this book! I absolutely loved every second of it. I was hooked from the very beginning and I never wanted it to end! I have read books by this author before and I love her writing style, her books are truly a joy and pleasure to read. I think Jesse and Harlow are two of my favourite characters that I have read so far this year, they were relatable and I connected with them straight away. I loved the chemistry between the two of them. I really loved Harlow! She was just so amazing to read about. Jesse – oh be still my heart – I LOVED him! I didn’t want the story to end because I wanted to read more about him!
This book could be read as a standalone but you will not regret reading the others book in the series at all! I loved everything about this book and I can’t wait to read more from this author again in the future!!

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse is the 3rd book in the Glass City Hearts series by Desiree Lafawn. I was unaware that there were 2 book before this one but this did not affect my enjoyment or understanding of this book as each can be read as a standalone, although the same characters are present in each book. I would suggest reading them all as, if the 3rd book is anything to go by then I’m sure the first 2 will be equally as awesome and I’ll be sure to read them in the future.
This is the story of Jesse and Harlow. Jesse is running his dad’s bar after the death of his mother. Harlow is a single mum whose son (amusingly also called Jesse but is shortened to JJ) pees on Jesse when he’s caught short on the way to his mum’s job interview.
There is instant chemistry between Jesse and Harlow. This is a really heartwarming romance. Harlow hasn’t let any guy near her following her disastrous relationship with JJ’s dad and she’s too busy concentrating on getting a job to have a better life for her and JJ.
I’m a total sucker for an adorable kid in a book and I can say whole heartedly that JJ is a total scene stealer. He is just the most awesome kid and you can’t help but fall in love with him from the very first chapter.
This is one of those romance stories that make you all warm and fuzzy inside and I’d totally recommend it to others.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jessie is the third book in the Glass City Hears series from Desiree Lafawn. I would highly recommend that you read the other books in the series before you read this one. Now with that said, you can read this as a standalone. I would keep in mind a few things though. There are several characters and their story lines that make appearances in this book. This series is a great series. Each book tops the one before it, a task that I keep finding harder to accomplish but proven wrong by Ms. Lafawn. Jesse happens to be my favorite so far!

Jesse is such a sweet romance. He himself is a sweet character. I truly enjoyed reading him and Harlow only sweetened the deal that much more. This was their story. Jesse manages the bar his father owns. It really isn’t his passion though and to make matters worse the relationship he has with his family is strained at best. Then he meets Harlow. There is a pretty intense connection between the two off the bat. Harlow needs a job to take care of her son. Jesse wants to help out. How will the workplace romance work out? Can they find happiness together?

I just loved all the sweet and wholesome feel-good love in this book. It was nice to light happy love story to coo at for a few hours. I can’t wait to see what will come next in the series. Thanks for another great read Ms. Lafawn!

Review by @lizaileen
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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Series Book #3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Angela Hayes

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Jesse is the third book in the Glass City Hearts series by Desiree Lafawn. This is a contemporary romance with some drama, suspense, emotion, and a lot of heart and soul. I have read all Ms. Lafawn’s books now and am really impressed at how easily she can slip from one genre, and into another. From Paranormal romance to romantic comedy, she can do it all, producing wonderful stories that will keep you hooked right till the end. Because of this, and the fact that the other two books in this series are so good, I had pretty high expectations for this book, and I am happy to say that Ms. Lafawn didn’t let me down, she definitely upped the ante with this production, writing what I consider to be one of her best books to date!
You could read this book as a standalone, but as the series has recurring characters who make appearances too, so I highly recommend reading the other two books before starting on this one- just to get a better perspective of the characters- not to mention that they’re all superb stories in their own rights.
Jesse hasn’t had an easy life growing up. His father is a hard man who is emotionally distant and now caught in a cycle of alcoholism. Jesse has had it drummed into him all his life that ‘blood is thicker than water’, so he’s put aside his dreams of having his own bakery, to help his father by taking over the running of his bar. Jesse hoped that by helping out, his dad would get back on his feet again, and Jesse would be free to follow his dreams once more. But as the story progresses, this becomes an increasingly slim hope, as his father seems to spiral downwards. Will Jesse have to choose between keeping the bar open, or moving on for his own sake. Then throw a beautiful, single mother into the mix, and Jesse’s world will never be the same again.
Harlow Jones is a hard-working, and determined, single mother. Her gorgeous four year old son is her whole life. But after losing her job, she’s determined to get back on her feet. She has an interview lined up, that she hopes will be the answers to her prayers. But life with a four year old is completely unpredictable- and an encounter with Jesse changes everything.
The story has a great pace and a smooth flow. It is told from alternating POV’s- Jesse and Harlow’s- which gives us a really great balance of perspectives, thoughts and feelings. As always, this story is really well written, and so very easy to read. Ms. Lafawn has a warm, sexy, and engaging style- full of wonderful descriptions and intricate details that added an extra layer of interest to the storyline.
Now, I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next!

Thank you, Ms. Lafawn!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse by Desiree Lafawn is book three of the Glass City Hearts Series. This book can be read as a standalone but each book does have overlapping characters.

Family may usually be about the people that are blood related to you. Sometimes however, it’s about the people you choose. Jesse is being to realize that after being told his whole life that family is everything. Harlow just needs a chance. If she could catch a break, she could create a better life for her son and that’s all she really wants. After a chance encounter, is Jesse the person that can help make life a little better?

This book definitely drew me in and I couldn’t wait to finish it just to see how it progressed. There’s some twists and turns the story takes you on that you don’t really expect but the story is so much better for it.The characters are so well developed. Harlow is such a strong independent character. She is so relatable as a single mom just trying to do what she can for her son. I truly enjoyed this book.

Reviewed by @angelfra6

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse is the third book in the Glass City Hearts series. It can be read as a standalone. This book does reference events that happened to the other characters, and now I want to go back and read the previous books because they sound like great stories, lol.

I had no idea what to expect from this book when I chose to read it, but it proved to be an entertaining read. It has a great mix of humor, sarcasm, mystery, danger, romance, and family drama. The characters were easy to connect to and the story hooks you in right away.

Also note that there are a couple of places in the story that get you in the feels, so have some tissues nearby.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts #3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review Cindy Mayberry

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse
Glass City Hearts
Book 3
By Desiree Lafawn
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a full length romance with a twist of suspense. Blood is thicker than water, is just the beginning.

Harlow Jones is a single mother of a four year old. She works hard and her life revolves around her son. Losing her job has sent her on another path. Now she is trying to get to her interview, for a job that could make her life easier. When her son runs into Jesse, literally. Then everything moves in a different direction.

Jesse is helping his father out. His mother passed away a few years ago. Jesse’s plan was to get his father back on his feet. Then go back to his real passion. But his father is turning more to the bottle, and not helping himself. Now Jesse has to make a choice, keep the bar open or move on.

Desiree Lafawn has written one of my favorite stories. This story and series is fantastic. I love every one of her characters, and hate some just the same. This starts out just a fun calm read. Romance is in the air, until it’s not. I LOVE this story! Desiree Lafawn has done it again. Her story will draw you in and keep you there. I am looking forward to the next one in this series.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cute story, sweet and funny. This is only the second book I have read by this author however it is the first in the Glass City Hearts series. I can say that I will read the other books in this series because I really like Lafawn’s writing style. She keeps the story moving with characters that make you laugh out loud at their situations and the things they say.

Harlow is a single mother and out heroine in this story. She is trying hard to make a better life for her and her son.

Jesse our hero of this story is just trying to help his drunken dad run their bar. Jesse doesn’t even know Harlow is what’s missing in his life. He is very swoon worthy, responsibly, loyal, funny and sexy with that beard of his.

When these two first meet, Harlow’s son causes an embarrassing situation. Jesse, however, handles it with ease and grace. Again, swoon worthy!

I look forward to reading more stories by Lafawn. I plan on reading the others in this series just so I an see what the other characters are up to.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse is book three in the Glass City Hearts series by Desiree Lafawn. It is a mixture of suspense, determination, strength, courage, tension, passion, love, triumph. It has loads of everything. Everything that makes you think hard, breathe hard, cringe hard, laugh hard, cry hard, pray hard, rejoice hard. A romance with it all.

Jesse melted my heart as well as raised my blood pressure. He sounded all sorts of hot. Pleasure getting to know him. Harlow displays a strength that is admirable. She does what she has to do. She is great at what she does. She is tough femininity personified. Add in the characters from earlier in the series, and you have one story you just cannot put down. They are colourful, cantankerous, courageous, and day they make no apologies for that.

Jesse was an unforgettably decadent read. 5 stars.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) By Desiree Lafawn – Review By Stacey Baxter

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book of the series and can be read as a standalone but i would go back and read the other two as they brilliant too! This novel took me on an emotional rollercoaster with many twists and turns to keep you on your toes a long the way. Jesse and Harlow have scorching chemistry can almost feel it radiate from the pages all i wanted is for them to be happy. Once i started this novel i was hooked just couldn’t pull my eyes away i enjoyed every second.and i can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn
4 Stars

I love this series and with each additional book, it just keeps getting better. The storylines are interesting and the characters are lovable. Each character has found a place in my heart. This installment is Jesse’s story. It has been drilled into his head since he was a little boy that family always comes first. When his mother dies, Jesse returns home to take care of his alcoholic father even though the man was never there for him. Two years later and Jesse is at his wits end trying to run his father’s bar. A bathroom accident in the back alley of the bar changed his life forever. Harlow came into his life when he least expected it.

Harlow has struggled her whole life. She wants one break so she can give her son a better life. She knows her interview with Glass City Guard is it but her son’s bladder has other plans. A chance meeting with Jesse in a back alley has turned her life around. She has everything she could ever want within her grasp, she just has to protect her son and get through one of the scariest nights of her life.

I loved Harlow and Jesse but fell in love with JJ as did all the other characters. This little boy was adorable. It was nice to see the reappearance of characters ie: Jolene and Gerta. Rosalina cracked me up especially towards the last few scenes. I was dying of laughter! I think this is a winning book by this author. I’m looking forward to more books in this series.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) By Desiree Lafawn- Review by Katie Kearney

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) By Desiree Lafawn. Just when I think I can’t love this series anymore this author blows me away all over again. You can read these as a standalone but you do have past characters showing up. And trust me you’ll want to read them all anyway. Jesse and Harlow are probably my new favorite, each character is unique and so easy to connect with but when they are together it’s amazing how they draw you into their story. I was completely hooked from page one and literally couldn’t put it down until the end and now I’m sad I can’t ever read it for the first time again but I’ll definitely be reading this awesome story again and again! It’s got everything you need in a great memorable story. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to anyone!

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts) (Volume 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse (Glass City Hearts) (Volume 3) by Desiree Lafawn

5+++++ Stars

***sigh***

Sitting here trying to find the words to describe the love I have for this book, and for this series, and most especially for this author. I saw this book and it was a no brainer, must have now and here I sit seriously wanting to go read it all over again, which leads me into my only negative for the story…It ended…

Yes I guess you could technically read this as a standalone but I can’t imagine not having all of the other stories to go with this amazingly awesome cast of characters…You truly have to start with Permanence of Pain although not listed as part of this series, it kind of is in my opinion then move on to Gabe then Dino and then…Jesse…I can not pick a favorite of any of these but Jesse was different, gave me that comfortable warm feeling while reading it.

Harlow surprised me in a good way. At first I thought she was going to follow the path of most damsels in distress and be all needy and weak…No No No….she was awesome!! There was just enough of everything in this story, the witty interaction between all of these characters and the families was perfect, and then the twists…I hadn’t even totally wrapped my mind around the first one before the second one blew me away.

I still just don’t have the words to give this author the justice she deserves for this addition to this amazing series…I’m not even playing when I say you have to read these books and I just know you will fall in love as I have.

I’m hoping with all I have that there’s more to come, whether it be new characters or just a whole book about the ones we already know and love…I don’t care, I just want more!!

Beautiful Story!!

Review by @debikircher

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Heather Bahm

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jesse, by Desiree Lafawn, is the third book in the Glass City Hearts series. This contemporary romance is well rounded containing a mix of elements to keep the reader intrigued and engaged. Each of the stories within this series have been unique, but have some overlap with characters between the books. In Jesse’s story we learn more about him. I really liked that he is such a strong male character, though we didn’t really get much of him in the others stories – just a small taste to peak our interests. Thoroughly enjoyed this read/series!!

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Emily Walsh

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse
By: Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn was a fast pace, light hearted, fun, sweet, heart pounding read that had me hooked.

This series has to be my fav of the year. I will say that, unlike the other two before it, this book was fairly shorter. In say that, though this book is a standalone like the others, the timeline is connecting, and there are major spoilers from the other book, that and, this book gives no character background info on some major players. So I suggest you read the other two book before this one.

Because this is a short story I’m not going to get into characters. If you have been following this series, then you will recognize our main male MC, Jess. Who was the bartender that appeared in book one and two, and was Angels “boss” in book one. I’ve like him since book one, and was so happy that he gets his own story. Not only that, this one was a little more special because, unlike the other two books, were the two love interest already knew one another, Harlow and Jess were strangers, that had a fated meeting.

Now as I said this book moves fast, as does the timeline. But because of the smooth writing and excellent timing nothing felt missed. The love wasn’t a inst-love situation, and naturally grew and it was sweet as hell. I will say that this book is tame compared to the other two, with just one smut scene. It was hot, don’t get me wrong, but it was just.. so unlike the other books, that this book felt like more a novella, like a inbetween book rather than part of the main series. Even though there is some key plot points, and a super plot bomb connecting to another key character from the second book, I just felt like, there could have been more. There was lack of build up to the main climax,that as emotional as it was, it felt a little disconnecting.

I just felt like there could have been so much more done with this book, especially around Harlow. She’s a badass mom, who I felt didn’t get her story fully told. Just saying that this book, with the material given, could have been full size, and just as or even more amazing then it is now.

Overall this book was just fantastic, and I really hope there is more to come from this world. I believe there is more story to tell and more adventures to be had. This rang-tag-team could definitely get their own series, apart from this one center around the security firm. Fingers crossed….

What that said I will leave you with my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review By Felicia Bates

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jesse
Desiree Lafawn
⅘ stars

I am a very family oriented person and a firm believer that family is what you make of it, some of the closest families aren’t blood relatives at all.
I was already drawn to Jesse knowing it was the third book in Desiree Lafawn’s Glass Hearts Series but after reading the synopsis I was completely sold.
Jesse is a book that intrigued me from the very beginning with a touch of drama but really kept hold of me with its wholesomeness. I was really hooked from the moment Jesse and Harlow crossed paths. I truly loved both Jesse and Harlow and the uniqueness of these characters. So often (I think) the single mother in a romance is portrayed as a damsel in distress and we don’t see very many sensitive men so it was refreshing to have such relatable characters that were more “outside of the box”.
Overall Jesse is a sweet romance that touches upon families in more ways than one with the perfect amount of twists, turns and smiles along the way. Despite being part of the Glass Hearts Series Jesse reads really well as a stand alone. I am someone that gets excited when I’m reunited with characters from past stories so I recommend reading the whole series because they really are great books but you definitely don’t have to in order to love this one.

Review by @fnbates

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series, it is my favorite yet so far in this series. This is a story about Jesse and Harlow. They are relatable and connectable. They took me on an emotional roller coaster of various emotions as well as some twists and turns, I didn’t see coming. Their chemistry together is wow! I found myself wanting them to find their HEA. You have to read to find out! This is a fast, engaging story that I couldn’t put down. I highly recommend this book, a must read!

 

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree LaFawn – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)
By Desiree LaFawn
Rated 5 stars

What a sweet story with a side of danger! I loved it! The story was so good and one with stuff i didn’t see coming. The characters I fall in love every time. The writing is so easy and effortless. I feel like these are my best friends while reading.

I loved Jesse. He is so unassuming and reliable. He just snuck up on me and the next thing….BAM! Here is a sweet sexy guy who cooks and makes DESSERT! What woman wouldn’t love that! When he made dinner for her and was so disappointed he forgot an ingredient??? Just because he wanted it perfect for her! So cute!

Harlow is a smart tough cookie. She has risen from the ashes and is moving forward. I enjoyed her excitement when she got the job. Her speech to Jesse at his house? So so incredibly amazing. Those are just a few of my fav Harlow moments. Her son JJ is a complete asset to the story. Or maybe I should say scene stealer! He is adorable and I laughed at his antics!

One of my favorite things about this authors writing…her weaving. She weaves the characters from previous books into the new story so flawlessly. There is no disconnect from one character to another. They are all growing and laughing and loving as the series moves along.

On that note…it was so lovely to see all the previous characters in the series. Dino….man he is so stiff but he has that other side of him. It’s great to see him to continually grow. Also loved seeing Beck and I didn’t realize Jesse’s bar was where he met Regina! Loved that connection!

Actually all these characters are a treasure and I am pleased to be able to hang out with them.

Review by @lisahelmick
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Jesse (Glass City Hearts) By Desiree Lafawn – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)
By: Desiree Lafawn
5 out of 5 stars

The story Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn is a contemporary romance book. There is a bit of mystery and suspense included. It is a story that hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Jesse and Harlow. Jesse is the manager at the bar his father owns. He has been trying to successfully run the bar even with the problems that he has with family. Jesse’s first love is to bake. Relationships and intimacy are a mystery to him. Harlow is a woman who is good with mechanical things. Give her something electronic to fix or play with and you find that she is very capable. Love and relationships not so much. She is someone who needs a job in order to take care of her son who she adores. When Harlow and Jesse meet a connection seems to form between them. Jesse is a good judge of character and Harlow is someone he wants to help. Will Jesse and Harlow act on their attraction to each other? Will they find happiness together? Read this book to find out. There are other characters that make an appearance in the story that have been brought forward from previous books in the series. I love when this happens as you get to learn what they have been doing since last you read of them. It is like checking in with friends. I also enjoyed the way that they interacted with Jesse and Harlow. There are “Aww” moments in this story and also scenes that had me with a smile on my face or laughing out loud. This is a wonderfully written story with amazing characters. I highly recommend reading it.

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn ​is the third book in the ​Glass City Hearts​ series and can be read as a standalone but I would read the books in order to understand the supporting characters. I love this family of misfits and how they all fit together and how they each have the others back. There is a twist that you never would have seen coming. I loved the crazy humor and I laughed and cried as our unassuming hero found something he wasn’t looking for. I love Desiree’s writing and always found it easy to get lost in her words and these characters and found it was over before I wanted it to be. It is a contemporary romance with an engaging storyline and amazing chemistry. It is also full of suspense and lets not forget our hero who is endearing and funny and will make your heart melt. This is a second chance story that should not be missed.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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