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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Julie Lounello

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie is a four star novel. I loved how this book was a great, steamy, quick read. Emery’s story was so relatable. Lots of women have been cheated on by a man. Some women forgive, others choose to move on. Emery chose to move on and good for her. Whatever choice is made, is good, as long as that is what you want. When Emery meets Jackson, she knows there will be action between them but just doesn’t get how much action there will be and what that means for her. Little did she know her whole world would be turned upside down!

Review by @julie-lounello
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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone – Book 1: Emery & Jackson was a good 4 star read.
This is a contemporary romance that pulled me right in.

Emery had a not so great past of getting hurt so she was guarded. She also has a secret that she hopes will stay hidden, but will it?
Jackson has a playboy rep and when he meets Emery he is pulled in by her, he really liked her and was great at trying to get through her walls.

Things take an interesting twist when both of their pasts make an appearance. Can they have a HEA?

We get some very steamy moments along with some unexpected twist and turns. I really liked Emery and Jackson, you could feel their chemistry coming off the pages. All of the secondary characters were great, I especially loved Grandma, she had me LOL so many times. We also got a glimpse into some other couples and I look forward to seeing more from them in the series. This was a great start to the series and I can’t wait for the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone Book 1: Emery & Jackson by Chiquita Dennie is the first book in the Heart of Stone series. Emery has been betrayed by her ex and her best friend. Jackson can’t get Emery off his mind. She has built really high walls around herself. Can Jackson break them down?
This is a well-written story with a happily ever after ending. I enjoyed the story and a bit of humor and build up to the characters. The characters are interesting and I felt for Emery and her struggles. Jackson and the other characters were good also. I look forward to where this series goes and the stories of other characters.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart Of Stone (Emery & Jackson Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie. This is the story of Emery Stone and Jackson Pierce. Emery has a secret and a plan to leave her cheating boyfriend as soon as she makes sure no one can find out. She catches her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend and she’s heartbroken. She wants to get this chapter of her life behind her so she has no desire to hook up with anyone else. Enter Jackson Pierce is a one night kinda guy until he meets Emery and he can’t stop thinking about her. He knows she’s not a one night kinda girl. He keeps pursuing her and the attraction can not be denied. Will Emery give in and trust Jackson or will she stay to herself and keep her walls up. Read Heart of Stone to find out.

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Heart of Stone – Emery & Jackson was a really nice contemporary romance story and one that I really enjoyed. This is also the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed their writing style, the book was easy to read and the characters were easy to relate to.
I really liked Emery and Jackson as characters, they were both really nice and I really felt for Emery. I could see how much Jackson liked her but she had been so hurt in the past that I could tell it was going to take a lot for her to let him in. There were some good twists to the story and some surprising turns that I didn’t see coming – I was however rooting for Emery and Jackson the whole way through the story. Alongside these two were some great supporting secondary characters who really did add something extra to the story!
I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in this series!

Reviewed by @katiem
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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone – Book 1: Emery & Jackson by Chiquita Dennie

4-stars

Chiquita Dennie is a new to me author and I was pleasantly surprised by the first book of her series. The storyline was intricate with a few main stories playing out all while following a core group of friends. I found that at times I had a harder time trying to follow along as the storyline jumps from couple to couple, however, the stories intrigued me which kept me connected and reading.

I look forward to reading more from this series in the future!

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart Of Stone (Emery & Jackson Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie
4-Stars

Heart Of Stone was a steamy romance following Emery and Jackson as their attraction develops into a romance. Emery recently ended a relationship with a man she has known since being a kid. She was devastated by finding him cheating on her and locks her heart down, afraid to love again. Jackson is determined to break through to her and treat her right. Secrets seem to tear the two apart and struggles begin. I loved both the main characters and the supporting characters. I loved that the author tied in what was happening with her best friends. It seemed to give the story more depth. I look forward to reading more in this series.

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone ~ Book 1: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Book 1 (Emery&Jackson)) is a contemporary romance story that is full of drama and passion, secrets and lies and lots of chemistry and humour that had me laughing out loud at times. The story is centered around Emery and Jackson but it also gives us a look at their friends and the women that drive them to madness. I am sure their stories will be very very interesting. The characters are definitely interesting and some are crazy and quirky, and I loved Granny and her straightforwardness with the first inappropriate thing that popped out of her mouth. As much as I enjoyed this story, the female characters frustrated me, I can understand why the men in their lives had had enough. At the same time the men came across as too full on in their alphaness (is that even a word?) and just expected the women to jump to their demands. I did like that the story was told in multiple POV’s as you have more insight into the characters and what makes them tick.
3.5 stars
I wonder what Angela and Jordans stories will be like.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone: Book 1 – Emery and Jackson by Chiquita Denny is the first book in the heart of stone series. This is a stand-alone novel as each book in the series follows a different couple.
As a whole this book has great development throughout. The story was well thought through and had a good flow to it. I’m the characters were easy to connect with too. They were relatable and it was easy to create an image of them. I thought they had a great chemistry between them that worked really well.
This was a strong start to this series and I can wait to read about the other couples coming up.

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie

Four stars

I definitely related to this story. You try to be strong so that no one sees the broken parts of you. You push yourself so hard that you don’t notice your fall. This story was so real. The author made you feel like this happened to someone. That at one point in their life they ran from love. That they thought they were better off alone. The characters learned from each other. The Grandmother was my favorite she kept it real through the whole story and never changed.

Review by @gguerrero89
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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book from this author and I found it to be easily read, relatable, and emotional. The backstory for each character was thoughtful. The characters faced trials that felt authentic. I felt that the story moved at a good pace and the characters were well developed. Overall an enjoyable book. I look forward to seeing how the series unfolds.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Maura Harper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I went into HEART OF STONE blind so wasn’t sure what to expect.

This is the first book in a new series. It’s a contemporary romance with open door (at times extremely descriptive) sex, family, friends and a feisty Granny who doesn’t care that a burger and fries are not good for high cholesterol and blood pressure (seriously – she is FIESTY). It’s a story of self-discovery and trusting that not everyone is who you assume them to be.

This story is told in first person direct to the reader at times. It’s enjoyable to read stories this way; it’s like talking to a friend.

There is a lot of personality to this story. There are several layers and threads all moving together at the same time yet sometimes going in different directions.

I enjoyed reading this story and will definitely go into the author’s catalogue to see what else has been written. I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

Review by @mauraharper

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) By Chiquita Dennie – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone ~ Book 1: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Book 1 (Emery&Jackson))
By: Chiquita Dennie
5 out of 5 stars

The story Heart of Stone ~ Book 1: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Book 1 (Emery&Jackson)) by Chiquita Dennie is a book that I enjoyed reading. It drew me in from the beginning and I was hooked. I loved reading about the characters of Emery Stone and Jackson Pierce. Emery is a woman who feels the need to be in control. Her heart has been broken by a cheating ex-boyfriend. Relationships and commitment are no longer for her. Jackson is attracted to Emery from the start. She makes him feel different than others have. Now all he has to do is win over her heart and stop pushing him away. What does the future hold for Jackson and Emery? Will they find happiness or will obstacles come between them? Read this book to find out. I could feel deep emotions that both Jackson and Emery have. They are characters that I grew to care about and I found myself rooting for them to find happiness. There are steamy moments that will have you reaching for a cold glass of water. There are also several secondary characters that are wonderful to read about. I enjoyed the bonds that many of them and Emery have. This is a wonderful romance story that you don’t want to miss out on. I would recommend reading it.

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 ½ Stars

Heart of Stone: Book #1: Emery & Jackson is the first book in the Heart of Stone Series by Chiquita Dennie. Ms. Dennie is a ‘new-to-me’ author, so I was looking forward to reading her story and seeing what it was like. It is a contemporary romance that had drama, funny moments, chemistry, and passion.
Emery caught her (ex) boyfriend in bed with her best friend. Double betrayal! She’s very hurt. But she also wants to put it all behind her, as she has a ‘secret’ that she needs to deal with. She’s definitely not interested in relationships- no-strings hook-ups will suit her just fine. But, will a persuasive, sexy, wealthy, alpha-type male be able to change her stone cold opinion, get her to let down her defences, and to take a chance on love again? You really need to read this book to discover all the sexy details for yourself.
Good character development, interesting characters with quirky personalities. I loved Granny! Jackson is alpha-male swooniness!! Emery is all woman, and is perfect for Jackson. Minor issue- some of the sex scenes were a little awkward for me, the descriptive words seemed a little old fashioned, or out of place. (eg: …”her juices bury(?) my c**k as we slowly rock back and forth….”). Maybe it’s just me?
Looking forward to seeing what’s in store for Jordan & Damon in Book #2.

Thank you, Ms. Dennie!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. It is a well written story that pulled me in right from the beginning. The characters are connectable and true to life, they made me feel as if I was part of the story. Emery has been hurt in the past and has built up walls that she refuses to tear down. Jackson has finally met someone that he can’t be without but will he be able to get to her heart? I didn’t regret picking up this book, I highly recommend it.

Review by @bjwagner
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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie

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Genre – Contemporary Steamy Romance, Billionaire Romance, African
Page Count – 180 pages
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Determined to keep love at bay, she’s resigned herself to a life of no strings attached, but just as she settles on her new loveless path, her heart is put to the test – again.

Jackson Pierce is all for a good time with a gorgeous woman, but Emery isn’t like other women. For the first time in a long time, he’s found someone he can’t stop thinking about and can’t wait to get to know better. The only problem is she’s built walls around her heart and no amount of promises or long, lust-filled nights will convince her to let him get closer.

As Emery and Jackson try to find a balance between what they want and what they need, they find themselves up against people from their past and forced to face the truth, no matter what the cost.

Is their relationship strong enough to survive the obstacles life places in front of them?

Standalone novel in the Heart of Stone series between 3 best friends searching for love, happiness and healing. HEA, Steamy Romance.

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Chiquita Dennie is an author and entrepreneur. Born in Memphis, TN, and currently a Los Angeles CA native. Her background in film/tv has taught and shaped her passion for writing with her debut romance novel Antonio and Sabrina Struck In Love. Since its debut, fans have embraced the unconventional love story of Sabrina Washington and Antonio De Luca making Antonio and Sabrina Struck In Love an Amazon Best Seller #5 for Book1 and #4 for Book 2 on Kindle charts. 

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