More Of You

by A. L. Jackson

• ISBN10: 1946420212
• ISBN13: 9781946420213
• Publish Date: 10 September 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: A.L. Jackson Books, Inc.
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 438
• Language: English

Reviews

[Molly J(Cover To Cover Cafe)]

Angst, Romance and Swoon Worthy Characters!

Ms. Jackson is not a new to me author, though it has been awhile since I’ve read her work. Reading this novel was like coming home after a long vacation. She has once again filled her story with passionate characters, incredible angst and a few twists that will leave you turning the page long after the sun goes down. Jace, Faith, and even Mack and sweet little Bailey have stolen my heart and will forever be there. This is definitely a 4 star worthy read and I can’t wait to read the next book in this gripping series.

[leelu92]

3.5 stars. I think.

This is the first book by Ms. Jackson that I've read. I don't think it will be my last but I'll have to see how the next one goes.
I enjoyed the story/plot and the suspense aspect was well done.
Jackson's writing style in this one is very lyrical and I do enjoy it, generally. I think my biggest speed bump is that sometimes, it got repetitive, the usage of some affectionate names and physical descriptions. So much so, that it took me out of the story a bit.

I'm looking forward to the next book and hopefully, it will further clarify my feelings about this Ms. Jackson's books.

[Romance Schmomance]

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It feels like it has been a long time since I've read an A.L. Jackson book and boy, what a great time to get back into it with her new series, Confessions of the Heart. Ohhhhh A.L. Jackson, what have you done with my bloody heart?! My advice for anyone that's going to read this, NEVER doubt the best book boyfriend that is Jace Jacobs. I don't think I've loved a hero more than I did, Jace. The one thing I do remember whenever I pick up Jackson's books is that we'll always be put on this absolutely emotional and heart-wrenching ride. So strap in and prepare yourself for this one!

Jace and Faith had the story of the girl falling in love with the boy from the other side of the tracks. But there was soooo much to Jace than meets the eye. He was loyal, protective and would absolutely do ANYTHING for his family. He learned from a very young age that you have to make the most of the situation you're in and do what you can to survive. Even if it's the wrong thing to do sometimes. That is not an easy life to live when you're a kid.

Teenage love that was torn apart by lies, betrayal, and sacrifices. And Faith was left in the wake of it all when Jace left her life. The pain and hurt carried on for several years, but she knew she had to move on. But that seemed nearly impossible when a part of her soul was ripped away. Fast forward 10 years later when a tragedy strikes and these two are brought back together again.  Ahhh, what a beautiful love story that these two have, but my heart kept breaking as we watch these two open up old wounds and try to heal from all the hurt.

My goodness, I had no idea what to expect from Jace and Faith's story, but this definitely wasn't it. Their story was something that you'd feel right to the bottom of your soul. Jace stands #1 as my favorite hero because I just admired him for all the love that he poured out towards Faith and even her daughter, Bailey. Life or death, he would always put them first. How can you not love someone like that? But my heart constantly broke for him because he always took the blame onto himself for everything bad that has happened in Faith's life. He willingly shouldered it all, to take every bit of pain away from her. Because all that he wanted for her was to be happy and live out her dreams, even if it meant excluding himself from the picture.

Faith's story broke my heart too because her world was completely shattered little by little as more truths were revealed. The life she has known, all turned out to be a lie. To be someone and have some major truth bombs dropped on you. A big chunk of her life was based on lies. So yeah, my heart broke into pieces several times during this book.

A.L. Jackson does a phenomenal job of weaving their story together, her words will absolutely pull at your heart and you'll feel it to the very bottom of your soul. And don't even get me started on the number of times where I just wanted to shed some tears over her words.

Be ready to feel the feels and possibly get your heart stomped on, but it's OK, it'll all be nicely mended and happy by the end!

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[thebookdisciple]

AL Jackson is the QUEEN of book feels! Her stories are all emotive and raw. More of You fits in perfectly with what you expect from her books. Second chance love story, star crossed lovers, with danger and drama to boot!

Jace was the bad boy she knew she shouldn't love. Ah teenage love! You know it always ends with drama llama and Jace and Faith's story is no exception. Flash forward 10 years and Jace is back and Faith is still so destroyed from his actions. But, she might actually need him. Now, if you have read my reviews, you know I'm not a huge fan of the angsty, overly emotional stories. But, what I enjoyed about More of You was that it wasn't JUST the angsty emotional. I liked the thread of suspense woven into their second chance story because it provides more umph to the story.

Faith's story was difficult. She has had a crappy 10 years while Jace was gone and it was sad. My heart hurt for her and when Jace came back, I wanted to protect her-because she shouldn't have to endure more! It would just be unfair! She is certainly a heroine you not only root for, but love. Thankfully, Jace was worthy of her! Their chemistry is combustible for sure-Jackson always does a great job writing chemistry.

For fans of second chances, broken characters, and blistering chemistry, More of You by AL Jackson is a must read!

• POV: dual 1st


• Tears: yes


• Trope: second chance


• Series/Standalone: stand alone


• Cliffhanger: no


• HEA: yes with epilogue

Similar angsty romances like From Here to You by Jamie McGuire, Ultimate Sacrifice by KC Lynn, Lev by Bella Aurora...then you will probably like More of You!

 

More of You

“Let me take care of you.” The words grated from my tongue.

She blinked at me. “Why did you really come here, Jace? After all this time? After all these years? What is it you want?”

You.

“I need to be here. I tri—”

The confession locked in my throat, and I swallowed hard, forcing it out between the constriction I could feel baring down on every cell in my body.

“I tried to stay away. But I couldn’t. Not knowing what’s happening. Not knowing what you’ve been through.”

Not knowing just how fucking deep Joseph had gotten. Not knowing the lengths those assholes might go to. I was getting a better and better idea of what that might be.

Protectiveness swelled.

An anger so intense I saw black curled through my muscles.

I could feel it, a wire tripping somewhere inside me, one of those pieces I’d been trying to keep contained, held back, ripped free.

No way in hell was I backing down from this. No way in hell was I walking away from her.

“I’m moving in.”

She reared back. “What?”

“You heard what I said.”

A heated anger rushed in to take over the helplessness. “Well, I thought I did . . . and what I think I just heard you say was you’re movin’ in here, and that’s not goin’ to happen.”

“You need someone here to look after you. Besides . . . there are what? Eight rooms here? You will hardly notice me, and someone needs to be here to watch over things.”

“And you think that job lands on you?” It was all a rushed horror as she pushed back her chair and stumbled to her feet.

Energy flashed.

So intense my chest tightened.

Painfully.

Protectiveness pulsing out. Filling everything.

“I think that’s exactly what it is.”

Harsh, hoarse laughter rocked from her, and she was biting at her lip like she wanted to bite back her words.

“You are the last person I want movin’ in here. I already told you, all of this is too hard. It feels too complicated. It’s hard enough you bein’ outside. You want to take up the inside, too?”

I edged closer, breathing in all that intensity.

Taking it on as my own.

Standing next to the girl felt like inhaling life.

Did she think this wasn’t going to be brutal for me, too?

My voice quieted, though it was hard as stone. “You aren’t safe here. You’re scared. You can’t deny that.”

I edged closer, and she edged back. She hit the wall behind her.

She was so close.

So damned close I wanted to take one step closer and feel all of her. What it was like to be against that skin.

Her words were so rough she could barely force them out. “Then I’ll call my daddy to come and stay.”

My fingers were back to toying with a lock of her hair, my head angled to the side. “Let me take care of you, Faith. Let me be the one.”

“Jace—”

“Please . . . let me do this for you. I’m your family, whether you like it or not.”

“This is a terrible idea,” she whispered. Like it was her last plea.

“It might be the only good one I’ve ever had.”

 

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