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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Tia Martel

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jasmine and her best friend started Divine Events, so all her time is split between organizing events and keeping her best friend happy. She has nothing to complain about until James Conner and throws her world into a frenzy. Only to turn around to announce his engagement to her best friend…

The Conner family is old money and full of success, but James has a past that is a bit different. With a string of poor choices behind him, drinking and business decisions alike, he’s determined to fix things up. Unfortunately, that means marrying Cadence to get the money to start his new business and then followed by a divorce both are happy to move forward with.

Jasmine, however, wasn’t part of the plan. He can’t keep her out of his mind and wants nothing more than to be with her. Can he convince her that she has his heart while Cadence has his last name?
This shot book has so much potential. I absolutely loved the storyline and the characters are beautifully done. There were several errors that were hard to get past, though, and I wish we could’ve had a bit more detail on the relationship with Cadence and Jasmine.

Overall, I enjoyed this and found it to be a fairly quick read. I’d definitely read more like it.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Wendy Wary

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Jasmine and Cadence are best friends. Cadence is marrying James, who maintains a weirdly flirty demeanor with Jasmine in private, especially for someone who recently got engaged. Jasmine has a long time boyfriend, Bryan, but neither seem all that invested in each other or the relationship.
Cadence is the typical spoiled rich girl who always wants all the attention and uses and abuses the people around her to get what she wants. She treats Jasmine like a door mat and everyone can see it except Jasmine, who just wants to be loved by someone. Throw in some business dealings and shady behavior, and it’s a twisty tale of deceit and letting go of the thorns that looked like roses.
All in all, I didn’t hate the book, but I also didn’t love it. This book just had a couple of themes that play into stories I don’t particularly care for: lead female is a weak, predictable character in an overplayed trope; and a “nice/good” person wears their kindness like some martyr badge, sacrificing themselves and their happiness while making themselves the underdog in their own story.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Carrie Reed

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So perfect! The beginning was kind confusing, it was also weird how the story backtracked to how Jasmine and James first met, that part just didn’t flow, but didn’t take away from the overall story. I love Jasmine, she is such a caring and giving woman. She takes care of her employees and is worried bout their welfare over her own, so seeing her, so called, best friend Cadence ruin what little relationship they had was just excellent. I hated to see Jasmine so distraught but Cadence really is a trash person and didn’t deserve anything she had, and it was nice to see her put in her place. James is wonderful. I love how in love he is with Jasmine, and that he has such a sweet dream. I really didn’t see Bryan, Jasmine’s boyfriend’s betrayal coming, but it was a doozy, and made for a wonderful story! I look forward to more from this author.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Maria Colon

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book took me by surprise. Jasmine meets a stranger at her best friend’s house that kisses her so passionately it sparks a huge flame. Within minutes she learns that this stranger is James Connor and he is off limits. The author takes you through each relationship which some are toxic and did get to me. Half way through the book, the author throws you a curve in the story. For most of the story I was made at Jasmine, James, the best friend and the boyfriend but as the story went on my feelings towards Jasmine and James changed. I guess the more of the story the better it got. To say this book had me in my feelings is an understatement. If you are looking for a book to kind of make you mad, feel the emotions of loss and betrayal but still end with a happy ending then this book is definitely one to read.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My Pearl Heart is a story about a woman named Jasmine Hayes. She is a witty, beautiful, smart business owner of Divine Events. She comes from a socialite family and after her parents died, she went into business with her best friend, Cadence. Cadence is an unreliable, money-hungry, selfish business partner. The first chapter actually starts with Jasmine making out with a stranger in Cadence’s kitchen. She quickly comes to find out this stranger is James Conner, an old client’s arrogant son and Cadence’s new fiance. Needless to say, Jasmine is shocked to find out this news, and even more when hears that Cadence wants her to plan her wedding. Jasmine is professional, but how is she going to get through this when she has never had a feeling like the one James gave her? Throughout the story, James is super flirty and comes clean that he wants her and the marriage is just a “scam” to help each other’s needs. She also wants him but they just can’t for so many reasons. However, will they find a way to make it work, will it be worth it, and will Jasmine allow Cadence to continue treating the business and people around her like crap?
I really enjoyed this book. I think it was a storyline different than the normal enemies-to-lovers/friends-to-lovers mentality. Cadence was that annoying, thinks she is better than everyone character that you just want to punch her in the face. However, Jasmine and James were great characters. Jasmine is a confident, established, smart woman who is also very down to earth. James is a pain in the ass, but no bullshit type of man. He has always made his feelings pretty known to Jasmine and really continues to fight for what he wants. The banter, the description of how he looks at her, etc were all really sexy. The building of a love story was a good one!

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Ashley Johnson

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I just want to start out by saying that the best friend in this book will infuriate you until the end! With that being said, this book started out with a kiss to knock all kisses out of the water! After that steamy kiss the conversation and situation gets thrown way out into left field. This story puts you through all the emotions and fixes you by the end.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Kelli Harper

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Quick read. Not my favorite story this year but it is a quick read and it will keep you entertained for a couple hours. Business partners in a party planning company, Cadence and Jasmine have been friends since college, but will that all change now.
Jasmine is the sensible one in the party planning business while Cadence is the spoiled brat partner that gets her way all the time. However what happens in this story happens when Jasmine is trying to plan the wedding of James and Cadence. Interesting and irritating to say the least.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jasmine has had a rough past. The death of her parents and the way the other people treated her after has left her quite alone in her world. However, she busies herself with keeping he company, Divine Events, running alongside her friend Cadence. However, a kiss with a hot stranger sets her life on a path she couldn’t have seen coming.

James has had a rocky path when it comes to business…but his new venture is going to be different. However, he needs the financial backing, and he knows just the person. It will be a mutual benefit for them…he will get the funding and she will get the perks that come with having his last name. But he didn’t intend to fall for the quick tempered Jasmine. How can he make it work with her while keeping his venture with Cadence afloat?

This was a good book that kept me entertained from beginning to end. I felt for Jasmine and it was sad to see how the people in her life were using her…and she was too nice to do anything about it. When she told the story of her past, my heart just broke for her. However, with James’ help (whether she will admit that or not), Jasmine was able to stand up for herself and put her wants and needs above everyone else’s! Quite an enjoyable read!

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Ashly Renner

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jasmine knows her share of heartache even though she seems to have it all, a thriving successful business with her best friend, and a boyfriend who could be more, and plenty of money to live comfortably the rest of her life. That is until James comes barreling into her life and upends everything with one simple kiss. The only problem there is that he is Cadence’s fiancé.
There are so many twists and turns in this book, the betrayal that destroys friendships and relationships, and helps create new bonds will keep you guessing. I can’t wait to read more from this author!

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had no idea what this book was about when I opened it. I just really loved the cover art. That being said, I have mixed feelings about My Pearl Heart. The first half of the book I was really annoyed at what was happening and feeling like I was missing information. The whole relationship between Jasmine and James really didn’t sit right with me. They were expressing interest right under the nose of Candice. However, as the book goes on and we are given more details, things start to fall into place. Once all was revealed, my feelings switched to justifiable karma and I ended up liking the ending. I thought the author did a great job bringing everything together and wrapping up the story nicely. I would read more by this author, and recommend the book. But, give it a shot. I wasn’t feeling it in the beginning, but I liked it at the end.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Felicia Bates

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was drawn to My Pearl Heart because I loved the cover art. Once I read the first page, I knew I made the right choice. I have mentioned in reviews before that I tend to load my Kindle with books and read them “blind” not remembering or rereading the synopsis… this was one of those books. My Pearl Heart has great characters, ones you love and ones you love to hate (looking at you, Cadence). While I liked that this was a short book, there were times I wish it were longer. I wouldn’t say the storyline was rushed, I just would have loved more time with James and Jasmine. Especially James! Overall, great story from an author I look forward to reading more from.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Devon Pulliam

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a whirlwind of a romance that lays in this novella!

Jasmine and her “friend” Cadence own an event planning business… more so Jasmine does all the work we come to realize very quickly! Cadence betrays Jasmine in so many ways.

Jasmine is able to find her prince charming and it all started with an unforgettable kiss! He may not have been available at first but things change when the truth comes out!

This book gives off mean girl vibes and you can’t blame Jasmine for finally throwing in the towel with everything at the end. She reveals the truth about everything and finds her true happiness!

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Erin DeRoma

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

where’s the movie?
I was pulled right into the story. I may have related a little too much to the toxic best friend situation which made me hate Candice, but I pretty sure that’s the point. I was truly invested in the story and appreciated the ending. I think that the characters were well written and very realistic.
I did give 4/5 stars because I was hoping for more, more back story, more character development.
I do look forward to reading more from J.N Sheats in the near future.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Rayne East

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5stars
Mixed emotions
My Pearl Heart is a short contemporary romance that follows Jasmine and James. It was an easy story to follow but I did struggle at times to connect with the characters and their relationships, especially Cadence. The rest of the storyline was entertaining enough to keep me vested until the end. The author’s writing style and imagery was spot on, so I will definitely be checking out some of her other books.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats. This is such a good romance. Its the story of Jasmine who is the co owner of a planning company along with her best friend. James Conner is the son of the family of one of Jasmine’s events and when they share a hot kiss is confused. James Conner’s family is the closest thing to royalty that we have so when their son ends up being a drunken loser it hits hard. James has decided he is going to clean up his act and get married. With a plan in place Jasmine is blindsided when James announces his engagement to her best friend. Jasmine has to be around James constantly during the wedding planning and she doesn’t know how much more she can take. James thought this plan was well put together until he realizes he can’t get Jasmine out of his mind. Will they go thru with the wedding or will James and Jasmine get their happy ending?

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Gillian Fawell

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must admit this book did not go in the direction I thought it would – the storyline is definitely original and kept me guessing throughout! So really it had a twist of mystery behind it as the characters were gradually built and little tidbits about them were revealed throughout. Jasmine and James have a unique story and one that I enjoyed reading – would recommend!

 

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Monique Espitia

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book has several popular tropes rolled into one. Enemies to lovers, second chances, to name a few. Lots of interesting twists and turns and you realize all is not what it seems as you follow Jasmine’s story. She is a hard worker who is giving her business everything she has. There is not time for her own happiness, as her company demands so much from her physically and mentally. Que her “best friend/business partner” who you just can’t help but dislike. She is inconsiderate to Jasmine’s feelings and all about herself. So when Jasmine realizes that the only man to spark a fire inside of her, a complete stranger at the time, is engaged to her bff she is stunned. Then she gets the “honor” of organizing both the engagement party and wedding! Sheesh! Jasmine can’t catch a break, yet, she doesn’t really put her foot down either. What is a girl to do? Read the story and find out more!

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Daryian Lucas

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 Stars
This was my first read by this author and it was okay. The beginning seemed too fast paced for the plot. Towards the end it got better but seemed rushed due to the length of the book. Carmen and Patty were my favorites. I would’ve loved for the book to have been longer with more character development.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Vanessa Estrada

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First off, just wanted to say that I really loved the writing style. It was super easy and enjoyable for me to read. Second, this book made me feel all the feels. I really got invested in the characters. At first I was iffy about it, since she was betraying her friend and James was cheating!! But it all got resolved so it’s ok. Recommend this book as a quick sweet palate cleanser.

My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the first book I’ve read by this author but man did I enjoy it! I was pulled in right from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down!

Jasmine, while she tries to ignore memories of her past, seemingly has everything going for her. She got a business, her best friend and her long term relationship. Sure, she has to cater to Cadence’s extreme whims often but all is as it should be. That is until she is given the best kiss of her life only to told seconds later that he is marrying her best friend. Everything seems to fall apart from there. James used to be quite the jerk but everyone can change given the chance. James just needs the chance. He has a dream to fulfill but in order to do so, he can’t have the one thing he really wants – Jasmine. Will Jasmine give him a chance? Will James be able to wait long enough to get everything he wants? What are their options?

I loved this book! It was such a great story. The characters are so realistic. Cadence is a jerk. I didn’t care for her character from the beginning but I know that’s the point. Everything was well written! Definitely recommend!

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jasmine is such a strong character who has been through so much. She goes in to business with her best friend Cadence. I really didn’t like the character from the first mention of her. Because she comes from money, Cadence thinks she can pretty much do whatever. When Jasmine meets James she gets hooked right away before she finds out she can’t be with Him because of her best friend.
However James and Jasmine both have feelings for eachother. Will James be able to walk away from Cadence and his plans to be with Jasmine? I rated this 4 stars. I thought the book was long and couldn’t really keep me interested throughout.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Katie Matthews

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting read and one that I did enjoy overall. The way in which the story was written was really good and intriguing. The author wove a tale of complex relationships and I think it’s one of those stories that each reader will have a different feeling or interpretation of what they think the main character Jasmine should do or have done. I will admit that the story was slow to start but really did begin to pick up pace from around the half way mark. A really interesting read that will definitely take you on a rollercoaster of emotions.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Michelle Austin

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good 4 star read. Once I started I didn’t want to put it down. Jasmine was great, I really liked her. She is a strong woman who owns her own business with her best friend. She shares a kiss with James and gets a shocker when she finds out he’s engaged to her friend. This is where things start to get difficult. It’s not easy having a business with your friend, especially when she is engaged to the man you have some steamy feelings for. Be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster. Will James go through with the marriage or will he go with his heart? If you’re looking for a good romance, 1-click and get started today.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a wonderful story! The writing is smooth and moves along at a great pace. I was easily drawn into the story and characters. I eagerly looked forward to picking this up every night and diving back in to Jasmine’s life wondering what was going to happen next. All the characters are well done. I liked some and others I could hardly stand. Which is as it should be.

This is my first book by this author. I liked the writing story and how she moved the book along at a quick pace. I look forward to more from this author

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Ashley Sugar

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a great short read. This had my attention from the very start! James has a secret, an arrangement. Jasmine thinks he’s full of crap. What she doesn’t know is that James will be someone she never thought he was capable of. This book has drama and betrayal but it also has romance and forgiveness. The characters are loveable but there’s characters that will irritate your soul. All characters can’t be great right? That’s what makes an amazing story! This book had me feeling all kinds of emotions while reading…love, laughter, anger, frustration. I felt it all. And that’s what I look for in a book..I want to feel it all! I highly recommend this!

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Trish Ann

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was an ok read for me. I had a really difficult time connecting with it because the relationships in the story made me anxious. I also had a difficult time connecting to the plot because of how I felt about the characters. I would read others by the author because I did enjoy the writing style. For me, the three stars was just about how I personally connected with it.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by M Policicchio

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jasmine thought she had it all, a successful business with her best friend, a boyfriend that could be more, and a decent life. That was until she was kissed by a tall, dark stranger in her best friend’s kitchen. The stranger turned out to be her best friend’s finance. Despite her requests, the stranger now known as James, continues to flirt with Jasmine. James and Jasmine continue to grow closer while Jasmine plans James’ wedding to her best friend. Then Jasmine finds out the truth behind their sudden engagement and wedding. Even worse, Jasmine finds that her best friend has betrayed her in more than one way.
As Jasmine’s life is imploding, the only person that seems to support her is the one person she can’t have, James.

This sweet romance has all the feels. It is a realistic storyline with a best friend that might have been more of a frenemy all along and the boyfriend using Jasmine for her connections. It was a delightful, quick read. Sometimes a short, sweet romance is great between all the longer, darker stuff I read!

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Angela Hayes

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats is a short novella length contemporary romance with plenty of angst, drama, emotion, and chemistry.
This follows Jasmine Hayes, a successful event planner, who we meet as she experiences the best kiss of her life. Passionate. Sizzling. Toe-curling perfection. And the man who bestows the kiss on her seems pretty perfect too. So, imagine her surprise and confusion when he then proceeds to announce his engagement to her best friend and business partner. Awkward much…. But things take an even more uncomfortable turn when Jasmine is tasked with planning their engagement party, AND wedding. But things may not be as they seem, and we get a front row seat to all the developments. Will Jasmine get the HEA she deserves? No spoilers from me…. You’ll have to read the story for yourself to discover what happens.
I really wanted to love this story much more than I did, as I have loved the other books of Ms. Sheats that I have read before. It should have ticked all the boxes for me, but I just couldn’t connect with the characters, or their story. I spent much of the story completely frustrated with the characters and wanted to shake them so so much. I really felt for Jasmine and what happened, and even after the revelation, I couldn’t seem to push past my initial impression. When I read a great book, I love to invest in the characters and the outcome of their stories- but that failed to happen for me here. But, having loved Ms. Sheats other books, I have decided to revisit this one again in a few weeks to see if I still feel the same way- or to see if perhaps I was just having an “off” reading day when I read this. Stay tuned…
Happy Reading…

Thank you, J.N. Sheats!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Kiana Corley

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really well-written book. Wonderful characters and a good plot.

This book follows the story of Jasmine. Jasmine works hard for herself and to keep her employees paid and employed. She works with her best friend Cadence. Cadence is in love with the social scene while Jasmine prefers to stick to herself and those she knows best.

James is the man that has it all. Wealth, fame, good looks, and family money that runs deep. What happens when a chance encounters throws these two into each others lives?

Will the independent hard working woman getting the freedom she dreams of? Can the threat of time ruin what could be? Will others get in the way? Read this book to find out.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Deborah White

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book. The beginning caught me off guard and the rest of the story took me by surprise as well. There were some parts that were predictable but overall it was a charming story and I found myself at the end wishing that I still had more pages to read. I would like to know more about all the characters in their future lives and see how things turn out, but until then I will reminisce on this story and the main character Jasmine’s tenacity and resolve.

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