Jackson's Trust

by Violet Duke

• ISBN10: 1101887249
• ISBN13: 9781101887240
• Publish Date: 2016
• Publish Status: Unknown
• Format: eBook
• Pages: 315
• Language: English

Reviews

[Linda]

This review was originally posted on (un)Conventional Bookviews
Jackson's Trust has many great romance aspects, as well as a couple I had to make myself suspend disbelief for...



There were many things in Jackson's Trust that appealed to me, one of them was Leila! She's a sports journalist, covering the NFL, and in this man's world, she really has everything to prove. Jackson quickly understands that Leila's mind works much like his own - she analyses every little thing in a game, and she has the stats to back up her predictions. From the first time they meet, sparks fly, but they are both holding back for different reasons. Leila doesn't want to be the woman who seemingly gets ahead by sleeping with the boss, and Jackson thinks he has nothing to offer besides sex.

With the evident chemistry between the protagonists, however, it was clear that more than sex would be on the table sooner rather than later. Jackson's Trust really was quite a bit about Jackson's ability to trust - because he was keeping a huge secret from everyone he worked with. Once things started unravelling, though, he thought Leila had known about his secret from the very start, and this made his obvious trust issues come to the forefront once more - even when they shouldn't have.

Well written, in third person pas tense, Jackson's Trust definitely made me want more, and I'm very curious about the future books in this series. Jackson has some very interesting friends, whom I bet will have to eat crow very soon - and I think it's going to be delightful to read about it!



For longer than he could remember, there had always been someone standing in his circle of trust to take everything he held of value. Everything he loved.

She never did back down from a dare.
And clearly, neither did he. He dropped a swift, hungry kiss on her lips before drawing back a step to settle onto his heels, holding the two mugs out a good distance away from her with a lazy grin on his face and a scorching gate that replied, "Your move."

[Cocktails and Books]

This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books

This is a well written, captivating story with characters that touched my heart. What drew me to this book was that it is about the world of sports and I love to read about sports and athletes. This is the first Violet Duke book I have read and I enjoyed it so much, I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future.

The story opens up when Leila Hart lands her dream job as a sideline reporter for DBC Sports Network. She will be working for Jackson Gray who is a senior analyst at the network. Jackson admires everything about Leila from the moment he meets her. She is every man’s dream; she is gorgeous, smart and knows and loves football as much as Jackson does.

The more I learned about Jackson and Leila, the more I liked them. Although there is incredible chemistry flowing between them their relationship builds slowly and their relationship goes through many ups and downs before they can finally be together. These two care about each other so much they are willing to make any sacrifice and I really admire that about them. The problem is they each have secrets they don’t share with anyone.

Jackson is a wonderful guy and I love the way he treats Leila. He is smart and cares about her more than himself, plus he has a sexy growly voice. He respects Leila and her football knowledge and treats her like an equal and Leila appreciates it, most of the men she encounters dismiss her because she is a woman. She and Jackson hit it off from the moment they meet, but Jackson continually tries to hold back from what he is feeling. Although Jackson would like to settle down one day, he knows he can’t.

I love Violet Duke’s voice and the dialogue between the characters. I was immediately immersed in their world and felt like I was right there with them. This story also has interesting secondary characters and I hope to see them in future books. This is the first book in the Fourth Down series and it is a standalone and I can’t wait to read more books in this series.

[Lynn]

Violet Duke is a new-to-me author and Jackson's Trust ensures that this is just the first of many more books I will read by her. Captivated from the very start, I just had to keep reading until the end.

Jackson Gray is an enigma, a perceptive one too! He's troubled when he's introduced to Leila Hart. She's beautiful, she's hiding a secret and he wants to know what it is and why! If he didn't have his own secrets, she's a woman he'd want in his life. Regrettably, a relationship is impossible. She's his new protégée and mixing work with pleasure is not an option.

Leila Hart is a woman in a man's world. Excited to land a job as a sideline reporter for DBC Sports Network, she's even more in awed by the fact she'll work alongside the network's senior analyst Jackson Gray. He is walking oracle of football statistics, sexy and her dream guy.

Beautifully written and fasted paced, Ms. Duke's tantalizingly plot draws us into Jackson and Leila's world. Their attraction to each other is instant, but neither is in a rush as they tentatively get to know each other. Their geeky knowledge of football is a common bond, creating a firm base for their relationship. Their respect for each other is palpable as the friendship grows deeper. Sexual tension flows freely under the surface. Feelings can no longer be denied. Trust, though, isn't so forthcoming!

Jackson is the real deal. I feel his heartbreak when he faces up to his responsibilities and starts living the life he was born too. I love his compassion and loyalty to Leila. In response, Leila deals with her own crisis with integrity and maturity. She shows confidence and determination to find a solution to their relationship issues...to ultimately find a solution to what Jackson has secretly craved for years. A wife. A Family.

The author creates a perfect balance between the American Football theme and Jackson and Leila's romance. I wasn't overwhelmed by my lack of understanding of American Football. The ending is satisfying and I'm looking forward to the next instalment in this intriguing series.

4 stars

***arc generously received courtesy of Loveswept (Random House Publishing Group) via NetGalley***