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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Make Me Want To Love You is Book 2 in the Love In Emerald Creek series and after reading the first book I was eagerly awaiting on this story of Burke and Shayna. While this series could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the series from the beginning to get to know the characters and be drawn in to Emerald Creek. I really enjoyed the first book but I loved this story….roller coaster of emotions, small town feel, friends to lovers, romance, drama and can I just say while Shayna is juggling being a single mom and trying to provide for her children, the empowerment she feels after leaving her abusive ex-husband and protecting her children at all costs….Bravo!

Living in Emerald Creek, small town living, Shayna and Burke are best friends. Burke would do anything for Shayna and her children, but develops feelings for Shayna…and ever so patient. Both Shayna and Burke guard their hearts for different reasons, but as they spend more time together, the more feelings develop. When trouble arises…meddling grandparents and secrets rear its ugly head…will Shayna and Burke be able to overcome their own insecurities…or will it tear them apart…

Definitely read and find out! This is a great story….well done!

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Charlene Pryke

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Although this book is the second book in the Emerald creek series I read it as a stand alone novel. It is a very loveable and engaging contemporary romance novel about Shayna and Burke. Shayna is a single mum who is struggling a bit but has an amazing support network and Burke is her besties bestie who steps in the mind the kids and spoil her rotten. Awesome sex scenes and an overall feel good novel – I will be looking up book one and reading and I cannot wait to get my hands on book 3.

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Shannen Kern

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read other books by this author and loved them, so I didn’t hesitate to pick this up. I accidentally read this before the first book in the series, but I feel like it did just fine as a standalone. I did end up enjoying it so much that I picked up the previous book anyways and have already dived right in! Our main characters are Shayna and Burke. I instantly felt a close connection with Shayna, and it took me on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Burke gave me all the best book boyfriend vibes. He’s so patient and kind even with her children. It was an incredibly heartwarming story with plenty of emotions. I highly recommend picking this up if you enjoy a contemporary romance that will tug on your heartstrings!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging contemporary romance and having read and enjoyed book one in this series I was looking forward to being back in Emerald Creek and I was not disappointed. Living in Emerald Creek divorcee and single mother Shayna is used to being known as a ‘small town girl’, or ‘that poor girl’ or even as a ‘victim’. However, when Burke arrives in the town he sees a smart, interesting and beautiful woman and Shayna starts to feel like that when she’s with him. Burke can’t believe that she doesn’t know how amazing she is and is determined to be the man to show her. Despite both Shayna and Burke having had difficult relationships in the past and against their better judgment they can’t deny that they are falling in love with one another. Once again the setting was brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative, and I really felt the small town vibes of Emerald Creek. Shayna and Burke are both likeable and relatable characters so it is easy to feel invested in their story. Their chemistry came across in the narrative and I was cheering them on hoping they would get their well deserved HEA. No spoilers as I recommend reading this book!

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Love in Emerald Creek Series. The author has always wrote stories that are emotional and have a very unique talent which allows the reader to connect with the characters. This is a story of second chance romance. Of two people who are perfect for each other but both come into it with baggage and issues which means their romance isn’t straight forward and easy but then what relationship in life is?
I loved how Burke’s relationship progressed with Shayna’s children as well as with Shayna. You could feel him wanting to be a part of their lives as much as their mum’s which was nice to read.

Shayna is a single mum. After escaping an abusive ex she is moving forward and focusing on herself and the kids. The last thing she is looking for is love. But sometimes it comes when we least expect it.

Burke is best friend to Shayna’s best friend. When Burke meet Shayna they have chemistry and he is attracted to her because unlike other women she doesn’t seem interested in what he can give her. As much as he wants to be with her he knows he has to take things slowly for all of their sakes.

As things progress their connection grows but trouble is ok the horizon in the form of the past coming back. Can Burke and Shayna overcome the obstacles and finally get their happy ever after.

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek Series Book #2) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angela Hayes

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Make Me Want to Love You: Love in Emerald Creek is the second book in the Love in Emerald Creek Series by N.D. Jackson. Well, it has been quite a few years since the release of Book #1, and when I last visited Emeral Creek, but the wait has been worth it.
This is a superb contemporary romance with some really great ingredients that made for an engrossing read- a single mother, a small-town setting, emotion, a dash drama & angst, a splash of sweet, an extra dollop of chemistry, overcoming challenges, endearing characters, and finding love unexpectedly- which made for a perfectly ‘baked’ and tasty morsel.
As expected from this talented author, the story was wonderful, and full of feeling. And I am already anticipating what Ms. Jackson has in store for us next.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, N.D. Jackson!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Make Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald CreekMake Me Want To Love You: Love in Emerald Creek by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Make Me Want To Love You by N.D. Jackson is the second book in the contemporary romance series Love in Emerald Creek. I have read many of Natasha’s work, but I think this maybe my favourite to date.
Sometimes living in a small town makes it hard to move past past hurts. Hurtful things people say usually find a way of coming to you even if you don’t want to hear it. Heartbroken and heart aching she just wants it all to go away BUT this sweet romantic tale shows love can be found in the most unlikely of people, your BFF’s BFF. It is a second chance at love tale that has a few ups and downs along the way.
Burke and Shayna made me believe that nothing is better than finding the one. She made a vow to focus on herself and her family, but one long hot summer changed everything. He has never met anyone like her and despite their differences she is all he sees.
Settle in for a great read.

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Make Me Want to Love You (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson

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Genre – contemporary romance, small town romance, interracial romance
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Single Mom. Victim. Small Town Girl.
Those are just a few of the names I’ve been called.
Divorcee
That poor girl
Are just a few others
But when Burke storms into Emerald Creek all blond hair and perfect smile, he sees something else.
Smart.
Beautiful.
Interesting.
When he lays those blue-gray eyes on me, I feel like that woman.
And worse?
Despite my past, despite my better judgment
It makes me want to love him.
She has no idea how amazing she is
And that’s its own kind of aphrodisiac
Shayna is superhero and she had no clue of her power
For some reason I want to be the man to show her
Most women are all about what they can get from me but Shayna doesn’t want anything.
Except my body.
She’s making me work for it and I am so willing to put in the work
Because she’s worth it
Because despite everything, I’m starting to fall
Hard.

~ AMAZON ~

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N.D. Jackson spends her days (when she’s not working) wandering the streets of whatever European city she and her husband find themselves traveling to or living in, creating new characters and new worlds for her novels, and her nights are spent creating delicious vegan meals and whipping up not-so-fancy but tasty cocktails for loved ones. A Chicago native, she currently lives in Romania and has slowly started to travel again, adding a new stamp to her tattoo (Rome!)!! Other interests include true crime and history documentaries & podcasts, hiking and kickboxing.

Since she received her first library card at the age of 7, not a day goes by she doesn’t read a page or chapter. Or finish a whole book. Her first novel, Conflict of Interest was published in 2014 and she has been entertaining readers with tales of love and romance ever since.

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first book in this series of women who have been through the ringer. This story focuses on Athena, a self made millionaire who was traumatized at age 17. She took that experience and toughened herself up. She may have done so a little too much. When a stubborn, strong, hard headed man comes along, fireworks ignite. Can these two get over each others walls?

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series and another great one. This book focuses on Indigo, her struggles and triumphs and her discovery of love. I love how strong the girls in this series are. No matter what they have all been through, they pull through. Can she learn to trust again?

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Maikalani Alexander

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A group of misfit girls brought together by chance and falling into love with the gorgeous men who fight for them !
This second telling pivots to Athena’s friend and brother. Will indigo let her insecurities win? Will she cling Gideon and win against the dark threat that’s lurking?

This is a must read romance; fast and endearing the plot and world building suffice and move at a quick pace

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Bared (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Maikalani Alexander

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fast reading romance ! Filled with twists and turns of trials and tribulations of love. Steamy scenes, finding yourself and strength of a woman I tore these books and devoured them whole. Definitely recommended read with hints of a Greek goddess retelling Athena and her handsome love Tru.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Michelle Collier

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Green St. Girls Series. Indigo is a strong and capable woman in her career but not so much in her relationships. Her friend’s dying wish for her is to live a life not just work. Gideon is one of her best friend’s brothers as well as her roommate. When she starts getting threats Gideon tries to keep her safe. This book is full of exciting twists. There is just so much in this book. So many emotions and so much heartbreak from the past.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was a good one! This is the second book in the Gree St. Girls series and I enjoyed it. It follows Indigo and Gideon. I enjoyed their shory and was excited to see where they would end up! I am looking forward to reading more by this author!
Happy Reading!

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Robin Rankin

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken.: A Green St. Girls Romance

Wow, what a story! I loved these ladies from the moment I was introduced and I may have fallen a bit more in love with them in this book.

Indigo like the other ladies has done very well for herself in so many ways, but had a hard time letting go of the past which is understandable. She made a promise to Charlie and still hasn’t made good on it, until Gideon comes into her life.

Not sure why but I instantly pictured Henry Cavill as soon as Gideon was described. Not the Witcher, totally got Superman Henry vibes for some reason and I was more than okay with that.

Gideon and Indigo got through a lot in a very short amount of time and a lot of it wasn’t great which sucked but they had such an amazing chemistry that I couldn’t help but read as fast as I could to find out what was going to happen between the two of them.

Now there is 1 remaining Green St. Girls left standing. I think she is going to fall hard when her time come and I can’t wait.

Great book, can be read as a standalone but I would recommend starting with Athena’s story. You won’t be disappointed.

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Bared. By N.D. Jackson Review by Faith Jackson

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These friends have been with one another through their own personal hells and back. I found myself relating to Athena the more I read it. I, too, have a group of sisters and I can see them through the characters. I couldn’t put this one down and neither will you. There’s so much to enjoy: just check it out!

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Faith Jackson

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is series 2 in a group of books by N.D. Jackson. From book one to this one, I love where I see this going. The author managed to add in some mystery, love/romance and make it a great combination which is taking us on adventure I’m down to reading all about. Very impressive work, Ms. Jackson.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Melissa Fink

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken is the second book in this series. I didn’t read the first one and I was able to follow along without being lost. I do want to go back and read the first one. I’m not a huge fan of romance books, HOWEVER this one was written so well I got into it from the beginning. The world building was well thought of. The description of each character was beautifully thought of that I could picture them. This one was a page turner for me. I wanted to know what happened next. This romance story had a happy ending. If you are into romance books, I highly recommend the series.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Indigo has a brilliant mind. She has built a better life for herself than she is accustomed too. While working on a project she receives threats the brings flashbacks of her past. Indigo and Gideon live together and what started as friends is quickly developing into feelings. This book is as good as the first.

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Athena wasn’t looking for love and of course that is what happens. Tru shows her what she needs and been missing. What Athena goes through as a minor molds her into the woman she is now. Will Athena and Tru let there past continue to haunt them or will they let their love heal them? I’m really enjoying this series can’t wait to read what happens next.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by M Policicchio

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant. That is what this book and this series are. Effing Brilliant. The stories behind these badass women are way too real. These stories are not just about them surviving, they are about these amazing women thriving.

In Broken, the author focuses on Indigo. Indigo is a sexual abuse survivor. (Warning: Discussion and memories of child sex abuse may be a trigger for some.) She got out a few weeks before her 16th birthday and never looked back. Now she is weeks before a megadeal that would solidify her company in the big leagues of the tech world and she is receiving threats. They start small but slowly escalate as the deal is closer to contract signatures.

Gideon, Athena’s brother that tracked her down, has been living in Indigo’s guest house for a while now. They have become BFFs. Gideon is slowly realizing that it is more than just friendship that he feels for Indigo, especially as he gets to know her more. When Indigo asks Gideon to be her personal security for a trip to California, Gideon says yes. Indigo slowly opens up about the threats. Gideon must decide who to trust and if he can truly protect Indigo.

Gideon is sooooooo sweet, kind, understanding, protective, and everything. I think I found my new book boyfriend. Gideon and Indigo were meant to be. Together, they are beautiful and hawt. Yep. Considering everything, the steam level was causing the thermometer to sweat!!! I can’t wait for Gwyn’s story!! Wait…that means the series would be over. I hope not! Anyway, add this to your TBR if you haven’t already!

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Christine Baranek

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken
By: ND Jackson

I loved the first book in the Green Street Girls Series. In that one we heard all about Athena’s story. That’s when it became clear to me that these books were going to be about a group of girls who have overcome so much but have found each other along the way. These stories definitely have an underlying theme of perseverance and getting through tough times.
This is Indigo’s story. Indigo has scars from her stepfather, the kind of scars that are going to take a long time to heal, possibly forever. These scars are the kind that make her fearful of men and relationships in general. Gideon has a connection to Athena and has definitely been exposed to women who have been through a lot. Once again, ND Jackson has written an amazing character in Indy. She managed to balance her hurt with her success and with her future.
This series is one that I have been devouring, these books are the kind that suck you in and definitely don’t let you go until the very end. I have read them quickly and enjoyed every moment. I definitely recommend reading this series and am waiting anxiously for the rest of the girls to have their moment for their story to be told!

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angela Shirley

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When one of your best friends leaves a dying wish for you to take a chance and live life what are you supposed to say, well Charlie would not let me get away with not fulfilling this promise or knowing her she would haunt me forever.

Indigo is a genius, anything programming or gaming she is into it, building up her companies from scratch with the help of her friends she is on top of the software world. Although she has not had that many relationships, with her past it seems easier to live alone but when Athena’s brother shows up, Indigo starts getting feelings and reactions she has not had with anyone.

Gideon has searched long and hard for his sister, her thought she had abandoned him all those years ago but now retired from the army and reunited with her her is in a great place. So living with one of Athena’s friends seemed the logical thing to do, so here he is in Indigo’s guest house and with his friendship blossoming with this intriguing lady he starts to development more than friendship feelings.

When there is a threat to Indigo’s life she asks Gideon to be her bodyguard so they can blend in when she is at her conference, can there relationship stay friends or is more brewing under the surface and can they both admit their feelings to each other?

This the second book in the Green St Girls series and although this is the second book I believe it can be read as a stand alone book, as you go through it does explain who certain people are in relation to each other.

Indigo has had struggles and with her past still so raw your heart really goes out for her, trying to run her companies with this attacker after her really weighs a toll on her and you get to see the sassy, badass girl she is which is brilliant to read. Gideon is a quiet force of nature, having his issues have only made this man even more lovably, he is patient and calm with Indigo but when he needs to become the alpha male he is gentle and tries to let her have the ahhhh moment which is great to read.

I love these stories and if you have not read Athena’s and Tru’s story you need to it is brilliant. Now I hope Gwyn’s story is next as she needs some love in her life.

Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angela Shirley

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When your best friend demands you to live your life on her death bed, you tend to have to make good on the promises.

Athena is young and successful, being thrown out of your home at 17 and force to live on your own was a hard lesson to learn but in walked the family I choose, my girls, Gwyn, Indigo and Charlie became all the family I needed. Until Charlie got ill and all the money in the world which they had could not save her, so on her death bed in typical Charlie style she made me promise to live life and find love.

Tru is living the life he always wanted, most people say a Professional Pool Player is not really a career but tell his bank that. All he is interested in is the top prize and winning this will catapult him to the top of the listing and more sponsorship and recognition he deserves. Arriving at the venue he spots a beautiful woman who he just needs to get know, when they finally get to chat he discovers that she is the owner of the pub and various other clubs and bars throughout the country.

As Athena gets to know Tru she is more aware that the intial fun she wanted to share is becoming more serious and that Charlie may have had a point of finding a forever person and she may have found them in Tru.

Can they both put there past behind them and embrace the future together?

I loved this book, it is full of emotion and tragedy which is heart-breaking and draws you in from the first chapter. I loved the character of Athena, she is definitely a woman to not mess with, with her passion and ambition was a refreshing read and that said Tru was just enough Alpha to be strong with her but his softer side really was a counter and calming influence to Athena which was lovely.

I loved the secondary characters and they enhanced the story and showed that family can be grown and chosen, with the way they were complete ready to have each other backs and damn the world was brilliantly and engaging to read. Thank you for a brilliant and well written story and can’t wait to read about the Green Street Girls.

Bared. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Amber Howard

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the story both from Athena’s point of view as well as Tru’s. I liked the relationship the girls have with each other. Yes they are friends but really they are family. They have different stories that led them to each other. The romance and sex scenes are good. It’s easy to read and get lost in.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. I was hooked immediately. I absolutely loved Indigo’s personality. Gideon was a great choice for her. It was like they were made for each other. Their friendship was so easy and everything fell in place. I cannot wait for the next installment.

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Broken. (Green St.Girls) by N.D. Jackson- Review by Heather Knalls

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Indigo is a big name game designer but she also designs apps as well for her company. Gideon is one of her best friends brother and also her roommate for the time being. Indigo has been designing an app that can be used by the government but someone is sending her threats not to put the app out. Indigo is set for a week at one of the game CONs and has asked Gideon to be her security. Could this be her chance to fulfill her promise to Charlie before she passed?

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jessica Stone

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jessica Stone

I fell in love with the previous book in this series and I was so pumped to see that the author carried on with the characters in the first book instead of introducing completely random new people.

Indigo is a meek but strong, inventive, funny, brilliant nerdy girl of my dreams, having a lot of trauma from abuse she suffered by the hands of someone close to her in the past she has a hard time getting close to and trusting people, particularly men. That is until Gideon.
Gideon is a gentle giant with his own demons to fight, right after he’s done fighting everything that can ever or has ever hurt or threatened indigo, he’s vowed to be her protector and he’s already her roommate, so what could go wrong here?

Indigo starts receives some shady messages from someone want to stop her from selling some programs she has made to the government and her new roommate is not going to let that fly and in the process his heart start to soar, for Indigo, now she’s just got to get with the program. Easier said than done when you’re fighting the demons she is. Can Gideon keep Indigo safe and convince her that her heart is also safe with him?

I love how meek Indigo is, except when it comes to letting others do everything for her, she may be the youngest Green Street Girl, but she is not one to be messed with. Her past pain is palpable and it tears at my soul to see her fighting to get through it in this book but it makes her character all the more relatable reading something so deep that happens to girls everywhere. Gideon, oh Gideon, not much I can say about Gideon but he’s the giant teddy bear I need, the big macho army type, don’t touch what’s mine, I’m also sporting scars from my past, I’m healing though, type guy is literally exactly what Indigo needed. Their romance is so relatable, wonderful, I couldn’t look away.

Once again, you knocked it out of the park N.D Jackson! I can’t wait to read the next book, which I’m assuming/hoping will be Gwyn’s.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken was a wonderful addition to the Green Street Girls Series. I picked up book one on a whim, but I am intentionally reading book two, and I am intending to pick up any other books that this author wants to add to this series. Broken has one big trigger, sexual assault to a minor, it’s not graphically described but could trigger some sensitive readers. It’s also a main topic as it’s one of the reasons Indigo is the way she is, why she struggles with relationships, her own body, sexuality, and why she has such a hard time trusting people. At times some of the language/conversations/dialogue seems a little immature which I feel was intentional due to what happened to Indigo. Her trauma didn’t allow her to grow emotionally like she should have. I loved Gideon. He had his own things to hash out, and overcome which made the book/characters so much more realistic because neither of them were perfect. Broken is technically it’s own story, and it gives enough background to understand where the Green Street Girls come from, how they got where they are, and what they have accomplished that you don’t have to read book one, but all of the characters from book one are in book two including Tru who is a main character in book one.

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jessica Stone

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Jessica Stone

I almost didn’t even know how to start this review, I just read the first and second book (Broken) back to back and I’m in love with these ladies, and they’re wonderful men.

So Bared, is about our gorgeous goddess Athena, who is wealthy, down to earth and just a little bit damaged due to some traumatic experiences that happened when she was just a girl of 17. These experiences pushed her into being the strong, independent, no nonsense woman she is today, she let them shape her and motivate her to be successful in the business world, Athena now running and owning multiple clubs across the US. The only problem is Athena trusts no one, and Love? Besides for her chosen sisters Gwyn and Indigo, love is a foreign concept. Something she’s sworn off, believing she’s too damaged to feel it for a man again.
But where there’s a strong woman, with a sordid past, there has to be an equally strong man ready to tear down all her walls and make second guess everything.

Enter Tru. Tru, in his own way is equally damaged from a past relationship that he thought would be his end game, but it just ended up being a game. Seems like Tru must like games because he happens to be a professional billiards player with some pretty rad skills.
Boy meets girl. Tru heads to a tournament in Chicago, which just so happens to be held in one of Athena’s Clubs, one of her newest and latest projects and when they meet, fireworks.

Can these two hard headed, strong independent people get over their pasts and embrace the love that’s surely brewing between the two of them, or are the destined for loneliness to save themselves from heart break.

Ugh, Tru, is such a hard head, he’s typical masc man, but definitely with a sweeter side with a slash of southern gent, minus the accent, but I get so frustrated when he takes everything so personally and compares it to his ex, makes me want to reach into the book and flick him in the nose. But the same can be said for Athena, her strong will and drive are admirable, but she’s so closed off and closed minded when it comes to Tru I could wrong her neck. But all of the things make these two and their relationship even more endearing, because you go through these battles with them. You can’t help but fall in love while standing on the side lines rooting for them. Loved this book, I highly recommend!

Bared., A Green St. Girls Romance, N.D. Jackson, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary, Romance, Jessica Stone, July 2023

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