This book is one full of betrayal, trauma, love, and growth. The main character is a wonderful woman capable of giving it all for the one she calls her best friend. In this book you see her grow and realize how dome people are not who you think they are. Growing apart from the people that is most important to her and growing close to new people that dhe didn’t knew will be close to her. My Pearl Heart is a book that will definitely keep you entertained but be prepared to get angry with some of the characters. Highly recommend this book. Best part is, it has a happy ending.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Aranza Cardozahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAranza Cardoza2023-02-04 17:39:392023-03-13 08:48:13My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Aranza
My Pearl Heart was such an amazing romance novel. JN had my attention from the very first page. JN did an amazing job with the characters. Each character had their own story. They characters and plot was well written and thought out. This book was a page turner. My Peal Heart makes you want to read it all in one sitting because you want to know what happens next. I highly recommend if you are into romance books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2023-02-01 11:07:032023-02-02 09:56:12My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Melissa Fink
The story follows Jasmine. She is running her very successful business Divine Events. She has it all but does she really? When James comes in and spins her world upside down again, she isn’t sure how much she can take, especially when he announces that he is engaged to her best friend! James has done everything under the sun, a poor Jack of all trades. He enters into a contract with Cadence so he can get the money he needs for his new business venture. Things go topsy-turvy when he sees Jasmine again after 2 years away. Does he break off his engagement for Jasmine? Or does he keep going with his contract? This book was a spectacular read and I enjoyed every minute of it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2023-01-30 20:37:512023-02-02 09:47:20My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Crystal Jimmo
While I did enjoy this book there were a couple of things that made me not enjoy it as much as I could. The biggest thing I disliked is the toxic relationships. However the character development and the plot really saved the book and kept me interested to the end. The main character is smart, witty, beautiful and more. While this isn’t quiet friend to lovers or enemies to lovers it does fall into a genre pretty similar, and that alone held my attention for most of the book. But what originally drew me into this book was the beautiful front cover and the synopsis. So if you’re looking for a fun, interesting read make sure to pick this one up today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2023-01-29 17:20:092023-02-02 09:40:45My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Jasmine has a hard life; she hasn’t let that slow her down though. She co-owns and runs ‘Divine Events’ with her best friend Candance. They plan and host events for the social elite. James is a member of one of the most prominent families in New England. His past is scattered with bad decisions and failed ventures. He has cleaned up his act but in order to get the financing for his new venture he has to marry. Candace and him have come to an arrangement, get married and then a quickly divorce. What could go wrong? Jasmine gets kissed by a stranger; the kiss was the best she had experianced and it knocked her for a loop. She is shocked to learn her best friend’s fiance and the man you kissed her are one in the same, What is she going to do, she is to serve as their wedding planner. Will the wedding go through? Who will James pick? Is there a way to find everyone a happily ever after? You’ll have to read to see, but I promise you won’t be disappointed.
This was the first book by Sheats that i have read; I really enjoyed it. I loved the main characters and how they interacted with each other as well as the bit of background given. I actually would have like a bit more background details, not have them does not take from the book. The story was a quick, easy read which flowed well I would reccomand this book to friends.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sarah Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSarah King2023-01-27 09:30:242023-02-02 09:06:22My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Sarah King
My Pearl Heart by J.N Sheats 4 out of 5 Stars My Pearl Heart is a fabulous stand alone novel with a STRONG female lead by the name of Jasmine. Jasmine is determined to keep herself busy and prove that she is everything, can do everything, be everything, That is until the next thing to royalty, James, goes and ruins everything. That’s ok though, Jasmine is forging on ahead. After shoving James aside, and rightfully into his place she keeps on trucking, or does she? I adored this book. It was short and very sweet. Less than 150 pages. The perfect romance book to read around the holidays and to cozy up to around the fire. The characters were well built, chapters were the perfect length and the story was robust. Lovers of Holiday and Contemporary Romance will fall in love with this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Krystal Gregoryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKrystal Gregory2023-01-27 06:21:132023-01-27 08:48:56My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Krystal Gregory
My Pearl Heart is a fiery quick-read romance by J.N. Sheats. Jasmine and James share a passionate kiss before it’s revealed that James is marrying Jasmines best friend and business partner Cadence. What follows is a story of passion and heartache. The book is vibrant with characters that are well-written and a plot that sucks you in. I literally couldn’t put it down! I’m definitely adding this author to my watch list.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Whisper Hymerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWhisper Hymer2023-01-26 23:30:132023-01-27 08:48:09My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Whisper Hymer
An overall great, quick read. This was my first by this author and I really enjoyed it and it was an interesting premise. For a quick read, there was a great storyline with sizzle, drama, and unexpected moments. This is easily read in one sitting and keeps your attention.
The main character, Jasmine, is a likable character with a heartbreaking story. I found myself really rooting for and feeling for her! I also enjoyed the character development of James, especially since I wasn’t sure how I felt about him early on. Then there’s Candace…eesh. When Jasmine has the kiss of her life and then finds out the hot stranger that gave it to her is engaged to her best friend, Candace, what is she to do? Things are not always as they seem, read on to find out what happens!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Condrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Condra2023-01-26 21:08:232023-01-27 08:47:42My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Jess Engel
This was a very good very short read. The characters were cute and the story line was good but I felt like parts needed more detail. There were times where I felt like the story “robbed Peter to pay Paul” so to speak! It was definitely a cute, easy read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kay Striteskyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKay Stritesky2023-01-26 19:26:452023-01-27 08:47:20My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Kay Stritesky
I love this author’s work, and this book is no different! J.N. Sheats instantly grabs your attention in the beginning of My Pearl Heart, and she doesn’t let go until the very end. I found myself entangled with the characters’ lives and at the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen. Jasmine is quite the businesswoman and has her hands full with work and her best friend. All seems well until she receives the most astounding, jaw-dropping kiss of her life. The problem is that the brilliant kisser is her best friend’s boyfriend…and he is now announcing their engagement. You will want to know what happens as fast as your eyes can read because this story will reel you in. Will Jasmine tell her best friend what happened, or will she try and keep the secret to save their friendship? I highly recommend picking this fast-paced romance up and getting lost in it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-01-26 18:36:292023-01-27 08:47:13My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Shannen Kern
This was a really great read that jumps right into the story! The author has a really easy writing style that really flows. You get to read from Jasmine’s point of view, and you want to yell at her sometimes to speak up. You will definitely get frustrated with some of the characters and their situations in this book. Then something I was not expecting at all takes place and my jaw literally dropped. This story turned out to be way more than I expected! It is definitely worth the read and you will not be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarla2023-01-26 18:05:032023-01-27 08:46:25My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Carla Clemmons
If you are looking for a quick read and an HEA, look no further. I really enjoyed this book. There are so many twists and turns within the short amount of pages that sometimes I honestly wondered how Sheats was going to take care of everything! But she gets it done! It was well written and the characters were well-developed for the length of the book. I love the dynamic between Jasmine and James and how they compliment each other (even though they may not want to admit it…at first).
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Megan Reahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan Rea2023-01-26 13:34:312023-01-27 08:45:52My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Megan Conley
Woooow! The first page is fiery hot and definitely pulled me in! We start off with a spicy make out session with a stranger (a very hot and handsome stranger, but stranger none-the-less) on a counter-top in her best friend’s house. It all started with a call from Cadence, Jasmine (our loveable and fiery main character’s) best friend and business partner, feigning an emergency in the early hours of the morning. So our girl grabs a bag and runs out the door in her pajamas to go to Cadence’s house to help fix this “emergency.” Unsurprisingly, it wasn’t a real emergency, and Jasmine lets it go. She currently has bigger fish to fry and needs to figure out what exactly is really going on and why there is a gorgeous man standing in the kitchen when she knows Cadence isn’t seeing anybody. Jasmine and Cadence run an event planning business, and Cadence wants to use the business to plan her spur of the moment engagement with her fiancé-to-be, James Conner. The same man who gave Jasmine the best kiss she’s ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Also part of the prestigious Conner family, who was practically royalty in the area. So what’s a girl to do when she’s so attracted to her best friend’s fiance, (and he’s even more attracted to her?) Read this book and find out!!! I promise you it’s worth the read, and it won’t be the ending you expected!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michaelahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichaela2023-01-26 12:48:122023-01-27 08:45:13My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Michaela Massie
This story follows Jasmine and James. Jasmine is the owner of Divine Events, a catering company that caters to the social elite. She keeps herself busy with her work, friends, and school so she doesn’t think about her past. James comes from a well-off family. He’s not like them. He’s a former alcoholic who is determined to turn his life around. Problem is, he has a contract to marry someone and now he has eyes for Jasmine.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidi Schoolmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi Schoolman2023-01-26 09:52:372023-01-27 08:44:54My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Heidi Schoolman
This book was WILD. I loved the plot so much and find it so different from anything I’ve read before! James and Jasmine had chemistry off the charts but the marriage contract James has with jasmines best friend complicates things. I loved this book and couldn’t put it down. It was entertaining and a rollercoaster ride. I would read this cozied up in front of the fireplace again and again. Definitely worth checking out!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2023-01-26 08:19:022023-01-27 08:44:30My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by April McCoy
This book was a very quick read that packed a punch. I am giving this book 5 star because it was really well written and covers a lot in quick read. I would have loved more to the story, for it to be longer. The leading female in the book goes through her fair share of trauma before the story really begins. It highlights those life changing events and what has lead her to where she is. She meets the love of her life but there is a huge, HUGE, huge problem with that. Can they overcome that issue and can she figure out what she really wants in life? Those are what you will be asking yourself while reading this book. I finished this book in 2 hours and am really wanting more. There is a slow burn romance that flows throughout the book. This book is witty, entertaining, has a bit of drama, bleeding hearts, and slow burn romance. It has everything the romance reader is looking for in a short quick read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2023-01-26 08:14:592023-01-27 08:44:16My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Barbara Bohls
Jasmine finds herself in love with her best friend’s fiancé. While there are many problems with just that statement alone, the two women run a successful, at one time, party planning business. So, while trying to keep the company afloat, Jasmine is having to plan an engagement party and wedding for the man she loves and Cadence. her best friend! But there are many twists and turns in the book and since I don’t give out spoilers, you will have to read it for yourself. Does Jasmine keep her boyfriend of three years, or does she end up with James, the man she truly loves? This book had me hooked from the very first page. It is a great quick read and enjoyable. I could not put it down as I was invested in finding the truth and learning how Jasmine will find true. The characters are so perfect. The descriptions of them are wonderful and they just jumped off the page and came to life for me. Definitely a must-read book if you like clean cute romance stories.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Driskillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Driskill2023-01-26 06:28:392023-01-27 08:43:56My Pearl Heart by J. N. Sheats – review by Stephanie Driskill
I have very mixed feelings about this book. I really like Jasmine, and the writing overall, but I found myself getting angry while reading and it shocked me to gave such a strong reaction to parts of the story along with characters. I usually have hearts in my eyes and smiles when I’m reading.
Jasmine needs to be loved plain and simple. She has lost so much and dealt with heart break for far too long.
James isn’t a bad guy, but he has definitely made some very bad decisions including the one he made just before we are introduced to him.
It was hard putting this one down since I couldn’t wait to see what happened. I would definitely read something written by her again, especially curious to see if i react the same way.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2023-01-25 22:36:252023-01-27 08:42:47My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Robin Rankin
Jasmine was swept off her feet literally by a single kiss. Unfortunately for Jasmine within minutes of the most passionate kiss of her life, the man, James, who gave that kiss to Jasmine announced the engagement to her best friend and business partner. Jasmine has no family so she throws herself into building the event planning business that is Cadence’s dream. With the announcement of Cadence’s wedding to James Jasmine starts to learn more about herself and what SHE wants. Even if that happens to be one thing she can’t have. This was a page-turner from the start! I could not put this book down. Yes, it did frustrate me at some points but I still needed to keep reading to find out what happened to Jasmine, Jame, and Cadence! Can’t wait to read more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Lapehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Lape2023-01-25 19:53:352023-01-27 08:42:25My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Ashley Lape
This book had me hooked from the start. This story took me on an emotional roller-coaster. I was angry at certain characters at different times while reading. I felt the hurt of betrayal and loss. I was glad to see Jasmine see things with a clearer perspective the further along we got. There were some unexpected turns in this story and the more I got to know James the more I started to like him. During most of this story I wanted to throw Cadence out a window (haha). Overall I enjoyed reading this story and look forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2023-01-25 18:51:202023-01-27 08:42:17My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Candida Hopper
After a beyond-swoon-worthy moment of bliss, wedding planner Jasmine gets the surprise of a lifetime: Her best friend is marrying the surprise-kisser. Thing is, this isn’t the first time the two have met. Despite the dazzling spark between them, Jasmine is determined to make her best friend’s wedding amazing…even if it means avoiding the guy who drives her crazy. Of course, nothing is what it seems, this marriage arrangement is a sham, a contracted agreement between the would-be bride and groom. Could things between Jasmine and Jame turn into more?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Gonzalez2023-01-25 17:05:182023-01-27 08:40:30My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Amanda Gonzalez
My Pearl Heart is a great contemporary romance novella. At only 88 pages I devoured this in one sitting as I really enjoyed the storyline and it flowed well keeping me engaged. I really liked both of the main characters Jasmine and James. Jasmine’s best friend, who is also James’ fiancée is another matter. I really did not understand how someone as sweet as Jasmine could have a person like Cadence as a best friend. I don’t think she has a single quality that I liked or admired. Such a horrible, nasty piece of work, only interested in one thing…herself. I really enjoyed reading Jasmine and James’ story and was hoping that they would get the HEA that they deserved as these two were totally meant for each other. Even for a short read, the author managed to have quite a bit of content, making this a very enjoyable, entertaining read. If you’re looking for something quick and enjoy a good romance then I’d recommend this book for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2023-01-25 13:25:292023-01-27 08:40:03My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Karyn Taylor
a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63201878-my-pearl-heart” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jasmine and Cadence are best friends are co owners of a business but it seems one works while the other spends ….
Jasmine gets the kiss of her life and I kid you not even I felt my foot lift 😍🫶🏼😉 then the bombshell is dropped Mr Hot lips is set to marry Cadence ?! What ? Wait!? Hold on a tick … nope I read that right
The lord I read of Cadence , the less I like her , she’s spoilt , mean , unkind and entitled and Jasmine deserves better ! Jasmine goes without so her staff can get paid while Madam Cadence lives it up , that makes my blood boil 😡
James is a very bad boy , a delectable speciMAN, yes , a great kisser , yes , a flirt and charmer , yes and Jasmine and I aren’t immune to him 😂😍
Please don’t judge James to harshly he’s actually a honey ❣️
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heidihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeidi2023-01-25 11:04:082023-03-13 08:48:33My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Heidi Sturgess
If you like angst and drama this is a read for you. The three main characters are Jasmin, Cadence and James. They each have secrets and desires that you discover as you read the story. I found the story interesting, but struggled connecting with the characters – especially Jasmin. I did enjoy the author’s style and kept reading as I did want to see how it ended. Romance, drama, roxic friendships, and so many ups and downs .
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2023-01-25 09:43:162023-01-27 08:39:33My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Tanya Wall, January 2023
I loved this book from the first chapter and could not put it down. The author truly pulled at all my emotions with this story. I was mad, sad, confused, annoyed, and eventually satisfied with the ending. I got a very “The Wedding Planner” vibe reading this book which was great since that is one of my favorite movies. The characters ran the gamut from antagonist to protagonist which only added to the story. The author did an excellent job keeping me on the edge of my seat with this book. It is a remarkable story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2023-01-25 07:14:172023-01-27 08:39:17My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Karen Pearman
Jasmine is a woman on her own. She is a good friend, a business owner that plans events with her friend Cadence, and someone happy with her freedoms – until James Conner comes along and literally sweeps her off her feet with a passionate kiss. That would be great, if he didn’t immediately announce his engagement to Cadence afterwards!
James Conner is the black sheep in a family of well known and successful businesspeople. He missed out on the successful, good decision making gene. He’s a drunk, known for spending his time wallowing in self pity after a string of bad business decisions. Now, however – he has a plan, and a contract. It starts with marrying Cadence and getting the funding for a new business venture and ends with a mutual divorce. What he didn’t plan on was Jasmine, or his growing attraction to her.
Cadence is a character you love to hate. She is greedy, mean, selfish, and is completely unreliable. At the start of the book, Jasmine loves her beyond her faults and loves her friend regardless, but as she and James continue to feel the draw of the other, she notices the less desirable qualities that overwhelm her from Cadence. James admits to her the marriage is one of convenience and was agreed upon by both parties, but Jasmine has so many reasons to say no.
Will they walk away from one another, or will Jasmine pursue the feelings James has evoked in her? Fun read, sweet story, recommend.
My Pearl Heart is a Contemporary Romance that is a fast paced short story that I devoured in one sitting. This is a fairly new author to me but their style of writing and attention to detail with fully developed and relatable characters make for an amazing story. This is a story about Jasmine and James. She’s been running away from memories for a while now . She puts a thousand percent into everything she does and her business in which she started with her friend is going to be going through some changes and soon. James is the hot hot guy she threw out of his parents party. James has big dreams as well. Can these to get what they both want? I don’t want to give away anything. But I highly recommend reading this book. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-01-24 23:04:012023-01-27 08:38:12My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This book opened with a banger!! To be kissed like a stranger how she was kissed??? I totally get why she struggled not to be attracted to her best friend’s boyfriend…. If your best friend was the epitome of a mean girl. This book is like a late 90/early 2000s chick flick. The pining, the drama, the long wait for characters to get their act together. I really did enjoy reading this and watching Jasmine find her groove was beautiful. Can I get a movie please?!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meganhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan2023-01-24 15:51:312023-01-27 08:32:30My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Megan Watson
Jasmine Hayes is a savvy businesswoman who spends most of her time and energy running the business she owns with her best friend and partner, Cadence. Their business, Divine Events, caters to the most rich and successful people in New England. Jasmine throws herself into her work planning social events for the wealthy and elite upper class as a way to forget her painful past. Her life is going good until James Connor comes along and turns Jasmine’s world upside-down.
James literally sweeps Jasmine off her feet after she slips and falls and before she knows what is happening James suddenly kisses her. Jasmine is swept up in the passion and intensity of the kiss and afterwards finds that she cannot stop thinking about James. Unfortunately, fate has intervened and Jasmine learns that James is engaged to her best friend, Cadence. Not only that, but James’ family is the wealthiest family in New England and are practically considered royalty. Jasmine has no business swooning over a man that she cannot have, nor should she try to be involved with a man who has a reputation for drinking heavily and making poor business decisions. Jasmine does everything she can to avoid James, but as Cadence’s best friend, and wedding planner, it is impossible to avoid James or Cadence. No matter how hard she tries to avoid him, James seems to pop up everywhere and makes it impossible for Jasmine to forget him or their incredibly passionate kiss.
James has not been able to stop thinking about Jasmine since he first met her two years ago at an event she organized for his family. Jasmine is known for not only being a savvy businesswoman but for her quick wit and hot temper. It was her hot temper that got the best of her when she kicked James out of his own party. At first, James was upset and angry but then he realized that Jasmine was right to kick him out and it was the boost he needed to turn his life around. Two years later, he has worked hard to stand on his own two feet and become a better person. The only thing standing in their way is his upcoming nuptials to Jasmine’s best friend, Cadence. Even when Jasmine learns that the marriage is nothing more than a business deal between James and Cadence it does nothing to change her mind about being with him. He is still forbidden fruit for Jasmine, and she does not know if she can wait for his and Cadence’s business deal to be complete in two years so she can be with him.
I immediately liked the character of Jasmine and felt that she was very relatable. She was smart, sassy, feisty, quick-witted, and had a bit of a hot temper at times which intrigued me. Jasmine was not only a savvy businesswoman but she valued her employees and put their needs above her own which I found commendable. James came across initially as a bit of a player at first. In all honesty, I could not stop thinking as I read that he was a jerk for kissing Jasmine while her best friend, his fiancée, Cadence, was in the other room. It was something that I felt only a real player would think was okay to do. However, as I started reading and got more involved in the story, I realized there was more to James than what I initially thought. Although he might have started out as a spoiled, rich kid Jasmine made him realize that he was not on a good path and that he needed to change his ways. After meeting Jasmine at one of his family’s social functions he worked hard to turn his life around. If Jasmine had not told him off and thrown him out of his own party he might have hit rock bottom. From that moment on, James could not stop thinking about the woman who made him want to be a better man. Jasmine obviously had a profound effect on James for him to want to change.
The character of Cadence was one that I wanted to slap many times throughout the book. She was clearly spoiled, self-centered, controlling, manipulative, and cruel. The way she treated Jasmine who was supposed to be her best friend was appalling. Poor Jasmine tried not to see the bad in her friend and did her best to brush it off and make excuses for her, but it still hurt her deeply. Jasmine overlooking her friend’s bad behavior was relatable because too often we are oblivious to how we are being treated by those that are supposed to love us and we only want to see the best in them. It is not until after the fact that we can see the relationship for what it was and realize that the warning signs were there all along. I feel that for many of us this is something we have experienced so it is easy to see why Jasmine tried to ignore how Cadence treated her.
This was a remarkable read that was full of love, passion, romance, wit, humor, and even some hard lessons about the importance of true friendship. I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-01-24 13:27:082023-01-27 08:31:50My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This book hooks you in from the very first page! You have to know what and why right away! Jasmine has had some ups and downs in her life. She lost her parents, moved away, started a business with a friend Candence, and has been throwing herself into their business ever since. She and her friend organize events for the social elite with their business- Divine Events. Unfortunately her friend’s extreme personality gets in the way more than it helps!! When a random guy (James) sweeps her off her feet, literally! and kisses her like a starved man, it throws Jasmine off her axel completely. James comes from a rich family who are the closest thing to royalty in New England. His smugness and no care attuite show it too. Drinking and making a mess of his life and business choices has him rethinking his path after Jasmine mistakes him for a guest and kicks him out of his parents anniversary dinner! Yeah she didn’t know who he was! Talk about awkward!! First he plans to marry Candence. Yes! Jasmine’s best friend!! After he just kissed her too! Way to go best friend, kissing the fiancé. Ugh!! Not only that but now she has to help plan the wedding too!! Boy oh boy you are in for a a treat with this one!! Can Jasmine with her redheaded temper cool it enough to plan this outrageous wedding with her friendship in tact? Will Candence find out about the kiss and blow everything up in revenge? Their business is already struggling and this wedding is a bit out of control. Can James keep his hands to himself long enough to make it down the isle and get the money he needs to start his new business venture? What about this crazy contract between James and Candence?! This is just a disaster waiting to happen and time is ticking for them all!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2023-01-24 07:14:392023-01-27 08:30:12My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
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