Jasper

Broken Falls #3

by Laramie Briscoe

I never thought my fake marriage, would become real...

Jasper Hamilton

I've always been a pawn in the game of chess my grandfather prefers to play with me. It started when I was a child who didn't have anywhere else to go after my parents were killed.

Gone was my home full of love and warmth, and in its place was a mansion with a man as cold as a winter night. The only thing that kept me sane were my friends. Those blue-collar buddies who didn't care about my grandpa's bank account.

I never cared about the money either. Until he threatens to take away the one thing I love in this world. The foundation created in their memory. The only way for me to get it back? Play by his rules, take a wife, and secure an heir.

Something I never planned to do after growing up the way I did. But the way I respond to Daisy Williams, and the satisfaction I get from calling her my wife makes me feel like I've been promoted from Pawn to King.

Tropes Included
small town
blue collar
marriage of convenience
brooding for everyone but her

Jasper is book three in The Broken Falls a series of interconnected standalones following a group of friends who have become family in small-town West Virginia, and the women who bring them to their knees. You do not have to read them in order, but each book builds upon the relationships of the last.

Genres: Romance, Emotional

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 24, 2024

About the author

Laramie Briscoe is the USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of over 30 books.

When she's not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on Netflix.

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Reviews

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t remember reading another one quite like Jasper and Daisy’s story. I’m a sucker for a second chance, and this one mixed things up a bit with a marriage of convenience thrown into the works. My heart broke for what both Daisy and Jasper had gone through. Jasper’s firm resistance to trusting anyone was a hard learned lesson, but one that made my heart bleed. I loved seeing the way Daisy continued to love him through everything, even when he kept pushing her away. (This is the point where the realist in me should have been saying “girl, let him go,” but my romantic side just sighed in besotted bliss.) Now that we have one more Broken Falls couple happily set up for life, I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for the next pair.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author through Buoni Amici Press.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jasper & Daisy

I really enjoyed these two, & the premise of their story is great! There were some inconsistencies & editing issues that pulled me out of the story a few times, unfortunately, tho. Their push & pull also felt a bit repetitive - they would share an important breakthrough & then a few paragraphs later, it was like that breakthrough never happened. So, that was bothersome.

Otherwise, it was an entertaining story! Jasper hides his emotions & Daisy is determined to help him let them out. 😁

😍

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!

This is the 3rd book in this phenomenal series and this is Daisy and Harper's story.
This is a well written story which has engaging and realistic characters, family, friendships, humour, witty banter, challenges, intrigue, and love which all leads to an entertaining and addictive page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

[Rachel Pickle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely devoured this book on a flight from Minnesota to Washington D.C. and fell even more in love with this “found family” friend group!

In order to preserve his foundation in honor of his parents Jasper must fulfill the requirements and marry and provide an heir with in a specific amount of time.
We get to read the backstory of Jasper & Daisy’s previous relationship and it really helped me understand why he asked Daisy to marry him!

We get to revisit characters from the previous books and get a glimpse at Barrett & Gabby!

[Tamara Fruge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mixed Feelings

Jasper was always a character I was conflicted about. Getting to know him and his backstory made things more complicated. You wanna feel for him but you also wanna smack him. My heart went out to Daisy. Looking forward to what is to come in Broken Falls.

[Bev · Rating 1 out of 5]

I knew I was going to have problems when not one, but BOTH characters are beyond TSTL 🤦‍♀️

DNF @ 58%

[S Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once you start a Laramie book, you can’t put it down & this book was an awesome read! Her characters have such depth, you never wonder what you missed, and you never want the book to end. This book was no different! I loved this couple, and how right from the beginning, we dig right in, and they both capture your heart.

Jasper lost his parents at a young age from a car crash. After spending some time in the hospital with a broken leg, he must go home with his wealthy, stuffy grandfather who he doesn’t really know. It broke my heart to hear how he grew up in that mansion without any love. But he met some kids, and they remained BFFs to this day. They all had their own issues with family or lack of family and created their own within their small circle. One of his BFF’s Abel (book 2) shared his young father Boone (book 1) with all the boys. Boone gave them all stability and was a father figure that Jasper was missing from his grandfather. Jasper and Daisy danced around one another in HS, then started dating in college. We learn from their past how they broke up and we also see that as much as he is able, Jasper in his own way, shows his love for Daisy but still breaks her heart by breaking up with her. Three years later we can feel their chemistry and you can see they are still in love. Daisy is not afraid to show and tell Jasper that she loves him, but broody Jasper feels it but can’t say it. He is afraid of love since his parents died, he feels if he loves someone, they will die… my heart broke for the young boy, Jasper. He was a pawn with his grandfather, and he takes the love Jasper still has for his deceased parents and plays on his emotions by threatening to end the foundation he started in their name unless he does what he demands of him by marrying and having a child. Jasper cannot let this happen as the foundation offers underprivileged children a safe place to go to thrive and just be a kid, things he missed out on living with his cold-hearted grandfather. Jasper can only think of one person who he would want to marry… enter his only love, Daisy! I loved watching them navigate through getting to know one another again, as this romance felt real. Even though Jasper’s grandfather was wealthy, Jasper had a road crew job, working out in the elements, had a sparse home and lived in half a duplex he shared with one of his friends. … I loved how normal he was.

Larami’s books are beautifully written, and you always fall in love with her characters, their friends and family. It is always nice to catch up with characters from her previous books and I always love a book with an epilogue. This one didn’t disappoint, one-click worthy, wish I could give it more stars!

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book three in The Broken Falls series and it is Jasper and Daisy’s story and omg it is definitely a must read. Jasper and Daisy have history because not only did they both live in Broken Falls but also Daisy was in love with Jasper only for him to completely shatter her heart by betraying her. Now three years later and Daisy bumps into Jasper again and when Daisy finds out that Jasper’s grandfather who had never supported what he wanted to do is now threatening him that he will cut the money off for The Hamilton Foundation that means everything to Jasper because he created it in memory of his parents who died when he was young and now the stipulation is that Jasper has to get married and produce a heir within the next two years or else the money will be redirected somewhere else and Jasper can’t let that happen because he would lose the connection and everything that kept his parents alive and because Daisy had never stopped loving Jasper she agreed to marry him and have his child even though he said that he could never love her but would be faithful but still Daisy wasn’t deterred from her discussion. Even though Jasper had loved Daisy for years because of his trauma when his parents died and the coldness of his grandfather Jasper was so closed off and unable to show emotions just in case he lost that person as well. I am so glad that Daisy along with the help of Boone who is like a second father to him and always looked up to it eventually managed to break down Jasper’s walls that he had built so high that it took special people to make him realise that it was alright to feel and show your emotions. My heart broke for Jasper and everything that he had gone through in his life and I am glad that Daisy was so strong in her beliefs and never gave up on him no matter what he did or said and that is definitely true love and along with his friends who was always there for him and had his back regardless of the situation even when Jasper tried to push them away. Wow I absolutely loved this book so much and the story pulled you in and kept your attention throughout and this story feels so real and you feel all the emotions as if you are there with them going through it all and it was a real page turner that completely had you addicted and hooked and unable to put it down. Laramie Briscoe is an amazing author and writer and I definitely recommend that you read this book, series and other books by her and you will not be disappointed.

[Googly55 · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF before the kindle sample ended. Started the first 2 in this series and couldn’t get into them. Usually I’m a fan of a the fake marriage trope but not this one.

Book starts with scene from main characters in college. They’ve been dating for a year and a half, they’ve known each other since childhood, she’s told him she loves him, he hurts her on purpose with posts of him with other girls on social media and says this to her "Yeah, any guy is gonna be sweet to you to get a piece of your ass, Daisy. Those dreams I told you about? They weren't true. They were a means to an end."

She’s crushed by this and tells him "I hope you step on a Lego, fall, and hit your head so hard you forget who the fuck I am, Jasper Hamilton." Okay…that’s kind of funny, if it were coming from a 10 year old.

Fast forward 3 years and she bumps into him in town, he tells her he orchestrated the posts of him with other chicks to hurt her because she was getting too close and he couldn’t reciprocate her feelings. 🙄 Then he decides to ask her to be his fake wife so that his rich grandfather will keep some foundation the H founded for kids open. They only have to stay married for 15!!!! years and she needs to have a kid with him BUT she’ll never get his heart. Are you kidding me? And the h agrees to it!

Then he tells her- “There's a stipulation that says we can divorce after fifteen years, but you walk away with absolutely nothing." She says- "I don't want anything of yours, Jasper. All I ever wanted was your heart, and if you can't give that to me? I don't want anything else. But the fact of the matter is, I do love you. I have loved you, and I know I'm always going to. So if this is what you need, I'm going to do it for you." Wow, that’s lame.

[Rebmay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasper and Daisy’s story touched my heart. Jasper’s early life has taught him that love is painful. His grandfather who raised him certainly didn’t show him any affection and Jasper has done his best to close his heart to love. He doesn’t believe he could survive loving and losing someone again which is why he basically shoved Daisy, his high school and college sweetheart, out of his life. He felt he was getting too attached and decided he was better off without her. Yet when his grandfather demands that he marry and produce an heir within two years or the funding for the foundation he established in honour of his deceased parents will cease, he can only think of Daisy. He regrets what he did years ago, and doesn’t have much hope that she will agree to marry him and have a baby, but she is the only he wants for his wife. She has always been in his thoughts, and though he won’t admit it, in his heart.

Daisy is just what Jasper needs. She still loves him, but will stand up to him, call him out and hold him accountable. She is much stronger emotionally and mentally then she was when they were last together and she refuses to be his doormat. She thinks that deep down, Jasper does love her, but his experiences have frozen his heart. Daisy is determined to thaw it. She marries him with her eyes wide open. I have to admire her courage and faith in Jasper. Their good friends offer advice and lots of support, but the way forward definitely has a few bumps as well as some self-examination and growth in store for both of them.

This is a book I would be happy to recommend.

[Read.Review.Repeat Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I really enjoyed this book, but boy did Jasper frustrate the ever loving you know what out of me for the majority of this story. But once I got my head around that he was an extremely broken man, it all does make sense as to why he is the way he is.
Daisy was definitely my favourite character in this book. Their romance is basically a second chance at love, but honestly, Daisy never fell out of love with Jasper after they broke up in college. But it was the forced/fake marriage trope that had me flipping through page after page. Not only was the writing outstanding, but the way Laramie had me on the edge of my seat second guessing what was going to happen next had me totally enthralled. I have read this trope plenty of times before, and more than likely will read it time and again. And I am happy to admit that Laramie's version is a definite standout." ~Sharon


The town of Broken Falls is befitting of Jasper Hamilton. Jasper has been broken since he was little but the one person that could always send through the broody facade he puts up is Daisy. Jasper broke Daisy's heart in college, but the only person he can trust to help him save his parents legacy is Daisy. A marriage of convenience, if you will, stirs up so many emotions, including me wanting to smack Jasper on the back of his head for not taking Daisy's love seriously. We see Jasper grow up from that scared little boy to the man that wants to take care of Daisy and I am completely here for it. Swoon big time ~Cindy

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in this series. While they can be read as standalone books they are better read in order. Jasper and Daisy have a complicated past. But she is who he goes to when he finds out that his grand father is pulling a fast one of him. He has been informed he will need to get married and have an heir or else his grand father will stop supporting the foundation he founded to honor his parents’ memory. Daisy has loved Jasper for a long time. She knows that she may wind up getting hurt but she is going to help Jasper out. Maybe she will finally be able to get him to see he doesn’t have to keep letting the past and his grand father control his life. Jasper never wanted to let anyone get this close to him. That is what lead to his and Daisy’s complicated past. He worries that he will lose her maybe not like he lost his parents but still the loss of her would destroy him. How will having her so close all the time affect him? Will he finally be able to move forward with his life? Daisy will have to decide how hard to push and how much of herself she is willing to give him. This book was a great read. I felt for Jasper and how his life was after losing his parents. His grand father is a cold man who never offered his grandson any amount of love. The characters in this series and wonderful and I can’t wait to read more about them in future books. They are a found family for sure. Fantastic job Laramie.

[Jennifer Hines · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I received this book free from Buoni Amici Press.*

Jasper had a slightly different background than his friends. His parents died when he was little, and he was raised by his cold-hearted grandfather. He was taught not to cry, not to show emotion, and as an adult he pushed away the only woman who ever made him have feelings of love because he didn't know what to do with the emotions. The only two people he ever loved, his parents, died.

Daisy has loved Jasper since forever. They tried a relationship in college, but he pushed her away, making her break up with him in epic fashion. But she never moved on, and never stopped loving him, so when he asks her to marry him because it's the only way his grandfather will keep funding the foundation he created in his parent's honor she can't help but say yes.

Daisy has hope that all the love she has for Jasper he will one day return, what she doesn't know is that he already does...always has, but just doesn't know how to show it. He's scared. Happiness and love scare him. It's that simple.

Jasper is a small-town romance with two main characters who wiggle their way into your heart. It's well written and includes the characters that you fell in love with in the first two books, making up an interesting and entertaining storyline. You can't help but love the people of Broken Falls.

[Melissa]

This is book three in The Broken Falls series. It follows Jasper and Daisy.
It is a must read.
Daisy was in love with Jasper only for him to completely shatter her heart by betraying her. Three years later Daisy bumps into Jasper again where Daisy finds out that Jasper’s grandfather who had never supported what he wanted to do is now threatening him that he will cut the money off for The Hamilton Foundation that was created it in memory of his parents who died when he was young.
The stipulation is that Jasper has to get married and produce a heir within the next two years or else the money will be redirected somewhere else and Jasper can’t let that happen because he would lose everything that kept his parents alive. Because Daisy never stopped loving Jasper, she agreed to marry him and have his child even though he said that he could never love her but would be faithful but still Daisy is not deterred.
Even though Jasper had loved Daisy for years because of what happened when his parents died and the coldness of his grandfather Jasper was unable to show emotions just in case he lost that person as well.
Daisy is eventually able to break down Jasper’s walls that he had built so high that it took special people to make him realize that it was alright to feel and show emotions.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

marriage of convenience or love? both?

There were more emotions involved with this read from the series than any of the other two. Jasper experienced a loving home for six years of his life. He went from love and acceptance to his cold grandfathers home. A home where he had to compromise for everything he got. Love and acceptance came from a group of boys and an young man that were of no relation. These boys turned into his brothers and the young man became the father that he needed in his life.

Patience, love, and faith becomes the key to Daisy getting the love that she knew was hers.. She was going to love Jasper no matter what. She just never saw it happening the way that it did. Three years ago he crushed her. Now he needs her. Daisy was more of an open book. She was exactly as you saw her. Jasper was more closed off. Watching his love blossom was nice.

I would have liked to see more about Jaspers grandfather. Towards the end if almost felt like he was trying to show Jasper something, but I did not get it all. I did enjoy the story and seeing a bit more about Barret and out local cafe owner.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Easy-to-read Entertaining Wonderful characters Realistic Family Friends Chosen family Small-town

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another favorite from Broken Falls for me. Jasper is a wonderful tale of pushing pass the fears and walls you build to protect yourself. But are you really protecting yourself or are you selling yourself short? Many emotions as Jasper and Daisy take this leap into a second chance.

Jasper lost his parents at a very young age and lived with his cold and stern uncle. Thankfully to Boone and his friends, he knows what true family is all about. Though he still keeps everyone just outside of reach most times. If you don't let them in you won't hurt as badly when they are gone.

Daisy is doing her best to keep on trucking. Working at the pre school with all those sweet little people is hard damn work, but she loves it. Still nursing a long broken heart but enjoying watching her friends find their true love.

Is Daisy crazy for agreeing to help Jasper? Could this be the second chance she has long hoped for? Will Jasper open up to the feelings he has always had but kept pushed away? Grab your copy and fall into the small town setting, enjoy this non traditional second chance.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

While this is a part of a series, you don’t have to read the prior ones to fully understand this one. I would however highly recommend it. First it will help with the relationships that these people have with each other. Secondly you will absolutely fall in love with all of them!

I have a love / hate relationship with Ms. Briscoe’s books. I love to read them and hate when they are over! I can’t properly explain the feelings I have when they go through their individual situations. The way she crafts her stories they just come alive. It is like watching a movie for me. This is no exception. Right out of the gate and my heart is broken for Daisy!

Jasper has been broken by his grandfather after his parents were killed and he goes and lives with him at the tender age of 6. Can Daisy break down the walls around his heart? Can she heal his spirit?

This is on the sexy side so I would highly recommend this to someone over the age of consent. If you are a lover of the blue collar workers, then you have to read this!!!!

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasper gets you right in your feels for sure!!!

And if you don’t think everyone has that perfect partner, after reading Jasper, you might just believe!

Jasper closed himself off to anything that looked like anything remotely love after his parents died when he was young, so when this spunky fun carefree girl came waltzing into his world in middle school he had no idea she would be the one who was going to change his world upside down and it wasn’t until college that he got a taste that scared him to the bone. So bad he sabotaged the relationship and broke both their hearts in the processes. But faith or a bitter old grandfather which whether you want give created to steps and the two find themselves in a marriage of convenience of sorts.

Conveniences with Jasper that he’ll get to keep his parent’s legacy. And the conveniences with Daisy is she can finally show Jasper that love isn’t scary and they ARE meant to be.

With a few bumps in the road and crazy dinner at said Grandfather’s house. Jasper and Daisy finally figure out how to navigate their relationship and turn a marriage of convenience into an actual marriage of love!

These two characters are heartwarming, steamy and heart wrenching!! And you can’t get enough!!!

[BookWitchDetroit · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am an absolute fan of Briscoe’s new Broken Falls series. She has a knack for writing from “the real” and her blue-collared characters are endearing and enigmatic.

Spoiler Alert:

That being said, Jasper is one of those characters. He had a rough younger life with lots of trauma. Unfortunately, he doesn’t always feel he deserves to be loved or that he can give it. His fight is internal.
Daisy is a sweet, loving and patient woman. She could literally be any woman who has ever loved someone who didn’t see the good in themselves. Her character is strikingly relatable as is her strength and passion. She’s kind of the heroine in the story.

This is a great read and furthers the series with glimpses of Boone and Abel, both characters who we’ve already met in the series. Briscoe is detailed and intentional with her writing. If you are looking for hot and heavy “smut”, this isn’t a series for you. The hot and heavy is there, but with a real backstory and relatable relationship conflicts. It’s very well written!

[ReadonReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daisy and Jasper dated in college and on the day that Jasper shatters her heart she vows that she will never allow him the chance to do it again. She tried for years to move on and in some ways she did, yet deep down she always carries a torch for the guy she saw these vulnerable glimpses of. Jasper’s life was never the same the day he lost his parents and had to live with his cruel grandfather. He was never allowed to show emotions and was treated horribly and this made him vow to never let anyone get close to him again, but Daisy was the only one that ever got close enough. Years later when Jasper needs her help she can’t say no and Jasper knows in order for this plan to work he is going to have to let her all the way in, but can he set years of keeping his wall up down? My heart hurt for both of them because they both have been in pain for so long and are trying to navigate this new situation they’re in without being completely shattered. This was a quick and emotional read that stole my heart and I loved every second of it.

[J Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a complimentary copy. Jasper lost his parents at a young age and ended up living with his closed off bitter grandfather. Jasper ends up meeting Daisy in middle school and they become close friends but it does not become more until college where Jasper gets scared and screws up their relationship.

Jasper's grandfather throws out a threat that will tear down a foundation built in his parents name if he does not get married. This is where Daisy comes in and the two start a fake marriage.

But...is it really, both still have strong feelings for each other even if Jasper does not believe he deserves love. Daisy is so loving and patient with him that you are rooting for her to get her happy ending. Jasper need Daisy in his life and you are glad she is a fighter for their love. Overall, I loved reading Jasper's and Daisy's story and it was nice to visit with Boone and Abel again as well.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jasper is Broken Falls book 3. Jasper is just a broken little boy in a man’s body. He pushed Daisy away when they were in college and now he needs her to fulfill the requirements of a will. Throughout much of the book I just wanted to slap him and tell him to get over himself. Yes, he suffered a huge loss and yes, he was raised by a horrid man but that doesn’t excuse how he behaved towards Daisy or his friends.

Daisy is still in love with Jasper after 3 years of being apart so she goes along with the scheme and marries Jasper. Not sure if that makes her a fool or really optimistic. Either way, she just kept loving him until he pulled his head out and got with the program.

Would rather have had more interaction with his grandfather as what we did get wasn’t much and didn’t really show us why he was like he was with Jasper.

Once Jasper came around he was really sweet and they got their HEA.

[Kari Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The emotional impact of losing his parents when Jasper was six years old has ensured that he doesn’t allow many people close. He does have a loyal group of friends but in college when his feelings for Daisy began to deepen, he ended their relationship. He now finds himself in a bind as to honor his parents he must marry and have a child and the only person he could imagine doing it with is Daisy.

Daisy was devastated when Jasper ended their relationship, and it hasn’t eased over time as not only do the feelings remain but due to their friends, they are still part of each others lives. When he approaches her needing help, she agrees but this time around she is determined that things will be different.

Jasper doesn’t believe that he is capable of love, but Daisy is compassionate and allows him to set the pace while accepting what he can give until he realizes that he has always loved her and can’t imagine a future without her.

[Sharon Grow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Years ago, Jasper Hamilton pushed the only young woman that he thought he could love away. He was intentionally cruel to Daisy Williams; he wasn’t good enough for her. Raised by his unfeeling grandfather, he learns that unless he marries and produces an heir within two years, his grandfather will revoke the Hamilton Foundation. The foundation means everything to him as it is the legacy that his loving parents started for under privileged children. Daisy is the only woman he ever truly wanted; will she agree to his proposal? He has never believed in second chances; will she give him a second chance? He has so much anger in him, but she has always loved him and agrees knowing that she has enough love for both of them. When she is injured, he realizes that he loves her and she is his “home”. A beautiful and heart aching love story for Jasper and Daisy! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

[Dana Garland · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens when you are forced to get married in order to save your parents legacy? What happens when the man that broke your heart but you never stopped loving has to get married? A marriage of necessity and a tiny hope of real love! When Jasper found himself in a place where his grandfather forced him to get married and produce an heir, he never expected to find love. He married to save his parent’s foundation. Years after Jasper broke Daisy’s heart, she found out about Jasper’s predicament and knew the only thing she could do was marry him!! Her love for him never faded through the years. Now she was hoping the marriage of convenience would turn into a marriage of love. Laramie does an amazing job telling the twisted love story of Jasper and Daisy and how they take a requirement of a cold heart grandfather and find a love neither found possible. This book is the perfect addition to the Broken Falls Series that ends with another happily ever after! I highly recommend!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great Second chance at love with The One!

Jasper needs a wife and there's only one woman that he would even consider, even if it's not real. His life hasn't been the best, but he has one true desire in his life and that is the trust created in his parent's name. When that is in jeopardy, he knows he will only be able to continue it if he falls into line with his grandfather's plans.

She was heartbroken by Jasper but her never stopped loving him. When Daisy runs into him on the street and he tells her what he wants, she can't deny him, so she'll marry him. However, she'll keep her heart guarded this time. Right?

I loved this addition to the Broken Falls Series and I can't wait for more to come. Laramie Briscoe writes great characters and stories. I love to read about the men that will do anything for the women they love and the women that are strong, but know when to let their men take control.

[EM · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect second chance, marriage of convenience story

I absolutely devoured this book, it is so easy to read and it gives you a range of emotions while you are reading it.

Jasper's background is so sad, though you still kinda want to smack the back of his head for some of the things he says and does. And Daisy is there for him (despite their history) and isn't willing to give up on him or their relationship, which is a beautiful thing (though in real life, I would be less sure about what she was willing to put up with!).

I love the "found family" / friend group which just grows stronger with each book in series. You don't need to read the previous two to make sense of Jasper, but I highly recommend it, as it gives a more in depth read and each new book provides almost a bit of an epilogue for the previous relationship.

Looking forward to the next book with Gabby and Barrett.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Escape to the pages · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story, though much of it was borne from frustration.

Jasper is the definition of a martyr with the emotional range of a pillow case for much of the story, so determined to fall on his sword of not believing in or trusting love despite having been in love with daisy since college.

Daisy is the easiest of walkovers I’ve ever read in the beginning of the book and her motivation for marrying Jasper were a stretch, but despite this she strengthens throughout the story and challenges Jasper to help him become the man she is sure he can be

As character development goes this book certainly goes in leaps and bounds and it’s an engaging read for that. Low drama, other than between Jasper and himself, this book focuses on the characters and their motivations for being together.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lady P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasper and Daisy had a bitter break up in college. Despite this Daisy is still in love with him.

Jasper's parents died when he was young, so he was raised by his grandfather, a cold hearted man who showed him no love and made him feel that he was incapable of love.

In order for Jasper to keep the foundation in his parents memory. He must get married and have a child within 2 years.

Daisy is the only one he will trust and ask for such a favor.

Daisy feels that she can make him fall in love with her again or at least admit that he has feelings for her. Can she?

Jasper is a broken man.

How their relationship develops keeps you turning the pages to see what happens next.

Laramie's writing style pulls you into her characters. Loved it!.

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[Sharon Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, but boy did Jasper frustrate the ever loving you know what out of me for the majority of this story. But once I got my head around that he was an extremely broken man, it all does make sense as to why he is the way he is.
Daisy was definitely my favourite character in this book. Their romance is basically a second chance at love, but honestly, Daisy never fell out of love with Jasper after they broke up in college. But it was the forced/fake marriage trope that had me flipping through page after page. Not only was the writing outstanding, but the way Laramie had me on the edge of my seat second guessing what was going to happen next had me totally enthralled. I have read this trope plenty of times before, and more than likely will read it time and again. And I am happy to admit that Laramie's version is a definite standout.