Jackson's Trust

by Violet Duke

[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***