“Jewel E. Ann has once again crafted a flawless story that is utterly unique and unforgettable. Hands down my favorite book of 2019!”

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Jersey Six, an all-new “intriguing, gut wrenching and raw” romantic suspense from Jewel E. Ann, is available now!

How far would you go for revenge?

A hit-and-run accident leaves Jersey Six orphaned and homeless on the streets of Newark, shattering her dreams of school dances, pink nail polish, and a diploma.

Eight years later, a burn victim with amnesia wanders into Jersey’s barely-existent life. She resists his efforts to form a friendship until he reveals knowledge of the person responsible for derailing her future. Through their unusual friendship, she discovers a way to avenge the deaths of her foster parents.

All she has to do is destroy the world’s biggest rock star.

In the ultimate game of sex, lies, and manipulation, can Jersey discover the truth? Or will she be blinded by attraction, deceived by love, and destroyed by her past?

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Excerpt:

“We ate at the hotel.” Her lips twisted to the side. “Mind if I stick some stuff in my bag for later?” A tiny wrinkle formed between Ian’s eyes, just below the long sweep of his black bangs. “There will be lots of food available later too. But…” he shrugged, leaning forward and resting his elbows on his knees “…take whatever you want.” Jersey glanced over her shoulder at the food and the three other men in the room. She decided to wait a little while before shoving as much as possible into her bag like a free-for-all. “Thanks.” Jersey returned her attention to Ian. “So … you’re a singer. Like … are you a big deal?” Every word she spoke seemed to feed his level of happiness. “Well …” He rubbed his chin, twisting his lips. “We play music. People like to listen to our music. But no … it’s not a big deal. We’re not saving lives or anything like that.” She eyed him with suspicion for a few seconds. That smile of his didn’t feel worthy of complete trust. “Um … what exactly do you need me to do? What’s my job? They already took Chris. Will that big, bearded guy come for me too?” Jersey couldn’t remember his name. “No.” Ian stood, pushing his elbows out from his shoulders, twisting side to side. “Tonight you are just going to watch the concert from backstage. Tomorrow night you’ll sell merchandise.” “Drugs. You mean drugs, don’t you?” Ian paused his stretching, letting his arms fall limp to his sides. “Merchandise—T-shirts, posters, keychains, phone cases, hats, guitar pics …” “To who?” “Fans.” Ian grinned. “Okay. I might have understated all of this to you … can you name a famous singer? Old or new. Doesn’t matter. Just a famous singer.” “I had a foster parent who used to listen to Josh Groban.” Jersey gnashed her teeth, still feeling so much anger. Dena wasn’t just a foster parent; she was Jersey’s friend. “Okay. Well, Josh has sold millions of records, and he’s a huge star in his genre of music. Thousands of people pack venues all over the world to see him sing live in concert. And they sell merchandise of his at those concerts.” Jersey gazed unblinkingly at Ian as he scratched his jaw. “Well, I sing a different genre of music, but I, too, travel the world, singing to sold-out concert venues, andI have people who sell my merchandise at these concerts.” Jersey dropped her bag to her feet and planted her fists on her hips. “Listen, Coop. Stop talking down to me. I’m not an idiot. I know what a concert is. But earlier today you didn’t say what you did or what the job was you were offering. You bought a homeless person a hot dog and offered her a job. Of course, I’m going to think something sketchy might be involved.” Tipping her chin up, she held her breath to puff out her chest, pretending the recent revelation of Ian Cooper being a famous singer didn’t faze her one bit. Inside, Jersey’s heart hammered into her ribcage, and her mind reeled trying to figure out the day’s events. “Coop?” His lips twitched into a tiny grin. “It’s short for Cooper.” “Clearly.” Ian chuckled. “But my name is Ian. Everyone calls me Ian.” “I busted the nose and jaw of a kid named Ian. He tried to stick his cock in my ass. I’ll call you Tom, Dick, or Harry, but I’m not calling you Ian because that makes me want to physically harm you.” Ian’s eyebrows shot up his forehead as his head whipped back a few inches. “Coop it is.”

REVIEW:

3 stars

***

This was kind of an odd book to me and was not my favorite by JEA. Jersey Six is a twisty, turny book with some darkness and grit to it. I can't even go into the plot without spoiling the story, as this book has some big twists and secrets. I will say this- Jersey Six is homeless. She has led a hard life- being abandoned at birth, going from foster home to foster home, being abused and then running from the only home she ever felt safe in, when her foster parents are killed. She is living and working in a boxing gym when the chance to get revenge for those deaths presents itself and she takes it. But she has to become close to a famous, mysterious rock star to do it.

This is a tough book to review. I can't even really put my finger on why I did not love it, except that some parts of the plot were too vague or not believable. The relationships between some of the characters did not make sense to me. I was intrigued by this story and could not put it down. But I didn't particularly like any of the characters, or their behavior, nor understand them. Many situations are confusing, nothing is clear, and you don't know who is telling the truth. The characters all run hot and cold in their behavior.

Jersey was a tough girl and I didn't really "get" her. She was pretty emotionally stunted from her past, often immature and violent, and her idea of love and relationships are messed up. The other two main characters in the book, Chris and Ian, were no better to me. It was very hard to identify with them. I really was not a fan of the angst. I had no idea who to pull for or trust as a reader. One of the surprise twists was not my favorite element to read about and felt a little gimmicky.

There is a romance between Jersey and one of the men, but we don't know what is real and what is an act. But I didn't really buy into this book as a romance, more as a mystery or suspense. I had a hard time believing in an HEA for any of the characters after the events in this book. There was no trust or real happy times to build on. I did end up feeling the love between the couple, but there is a months long separation. It all just felt like too much to get over. There is an epilogue that shows that they made it work somehow, in which they are happy and together. I was happy they got to that point, but I would have liked to see more of how that came to be.

Overall, I was fascinated by this book, even if I did not feel a big connection to the characters. It was a fast paced, interesting read that kept me sucked in throughout the book. While it was not my favorite JEA book, I still think it is worth reading. It was definitely unique, as are all of this author's books. I don't know how she comes up with her stories, but I look forward to whatever she comes up with next.

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About Jewel

Jewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor. With 10 years of flossing lectures under her belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to stay home with her three awesome boys and manage the family business. After her best friend of nearly 30 years suggested a few books from the Contemporary Romance genre, Jewel was hooked. Devouring two and three books a week but still craving more, she decided to practice sustainable reading, AKA writing. When she’s not donning her cape and saving the planet one tree at a time, she enjoys yoga with friends, good food with family, rock climbing with her kids, watching How I Met Your Mother reruns, and of course…heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, panty-scorching novels.

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