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Love Happens #2
Wrong then Right
There are certain things a guy should never do.
Like his boss's little sister.
Hope Coleson is having a doozy of a day.
Fired from her waitressing job? Check.
Evicted from an apartment with dumpster-front views? Double check.
Bedded by a hot stranger with smooth moves and rusty social skills? Triple X check.
And it doesn't end there. Her life savings has been stolen and she may or may not have a stalker.
Retired Navy SEAL Beckett Smith doesn't usually make mistakes.
Yes, he drinks a six-pack on one too many occasions.
Sure, he prefers to communicate at a level only slightly higher than your average poodle.
And yeah, he lost his legendary control and slept with his boss's little sister, taking her virginity.
Only it doesn't end there. Alcohol isn't providing the peace he's seeking and the woman he can’t forget is suddenly parked on his doorstep.
Can Beck open his home to Hope, and still keep his jeans closed? If he has his way.
Can Hope get Beck into her bed, and still keep him out of her heart? If she has her way.
All books in the Love Happens series are standalone novels:
Next to Me (Sam)
Wrong then Right (Beckett)
True to You (Asher)
Have a Heart (Jason)
Like his boss's little sister.
Hope Coleson is having a doozy of a day.
Fired from her waitressing job? Check.
Evicted from an apartment with dumpster-front views? Double check.
Bedded by a hot stranger with smooth moves and rusty social skills? Triple X check.
And it doesn't end there. Her life savings has been stolen and she may or may not have a stalker.
Retired Navy SEAL Beckett Smith doesn't usually make mistakes.
Yes, he drinks a six-pack on one too many occasions.
Sure, he prefers to communicate at a level only slightly higher than your average poodle.
And yeah, he lost his legendary control and slept with his boss's little sister, taking her virginity.
Only it doesn't end there. Alcohol isn't providing the peace he's seeking and the woman he can’t forget is suddenly parked on his doorstep.
Can Beck open his home to Hope, and still keep his jeans closed? If he has his way.
Can Hope get Beck into her bed, and still keep him out of her heart? If she has her way.
All books in the Love Happens series are standalone novels:
Next to Me (Sam)
Wrong then Right (Beckett)
True to You (Asher)
Have a Heart (Jason)
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 15, 2015
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About the author
Jodi Watters
7 books279 followersJodi Watters writes contemporary romance that’s flirty, dirty, real, and fun. With witty dialogue, loads of emotion, and super steamy times, her novels will suck you in until the very last page.
Her love for romance began in junior high, when she and a friend noticed a dumpster of discarded paperbacks behind a local dime store. Covers missing and each book split down the spine, she scanned the pages for any love or lust words—and curse words, too. From that point on, she scoured the public library and the paperback racks at every store, reading anything labeled romance. She said a tearfully grateful goodbye to Judy Blume, and Jackie Collins began ruling her world.
She lives with her high school sweetheart husband in the desert Southwest, and just wants to be a stay-at-home dog mom.
Her lifelong goals are to think before she speaks, smile more and swear less, and actually weigh what her driver's license states she does.
Connect with Jodi at:
jodi@jodiwatters.com
www.jodiwatters.com
www.facebook.com/jodiwattersauthor
Her love for romance began in junior high, when she and a friend noticed a dumpster of discarded paperbacks behind a local dime store. Covers missing and each book split down the spine, she scanned the pages for any love or lust words—and curse words, too. From that point on, she scoured the public library and the paperback racks at every store, reading anything labeled romance. She said a tearfully grateful goodbye to Judy Blume, and Jackie Collins began ruling her world.
She lives with her high school sweetheart husband in the desert Southwest, and just wants to be a stay-at-home dog mom.
Her lifelong goals are to think before she speaks, smile more and swear less, and actually weigh what her driver's license states she does.
Connect with Jodi at:
jodi@jodiwatters.com
www.jodiwatters.com
www.facebook.com/jodiwattersauthor
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September 9, 2015
Watters has a way with words...but she lacks the skills to tell a story. 90% of the book was description or recalling. I am not sure what this style of writing is called but it does not work for me. One moment the characters are in a dialogue the next there is a three chapter reminisce of the past while the other person is waiting for your reply? Really really annoying.
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Blurb:
Hope Coleson is having a doozy of a day.
Wrongly terminated from her menial waitressing job? Check
Abruptly evicted from her run down apartment with prime views of the graffiti painted dumpster? Double check.
Thoroughly bedded by a smoking hot man with smooth moves and zero communication skills? Triple X check.
And it doesn't end there. Estranged family members are showing up like bad pennies, her precious savings account has been wiped clean, and she may or may not have a stalker.
So what's a desperate girl to do, but try her hand at love?
Retired Navy SEAL Beckett Smith doesn't make mistakes.
Yes, he drinks his way to the bottom of a beer bottle or six, on one too many occasions.
Sure, he's a well educated man who prefers to communicate at a level only slighter higher than your average poodle.
And yeah, he lost his legendary control and slept with his boss's sister, stripping her of more than just her clothes before making a quick getaway.
Only it doesn't end there. Isolation isn't providing the peace he's seeking, the boss he considers a friend is ready to hand him a beat down and a pink slip, and the girl he can't stop thinking about is suddenly parked on his doorstep.
So what's a jaded guy to do, but take a chance on love?
Blurb:
Hope Coleson is having a doozy of a day.
Wrongly terminated from her menial waitressing job? Check
Abruptly evicted from her run down apartment with prime views of the graffiti painted dumpster? Double check.
Thoroughly bedded by a smoking hot man with smooth moves and zero communication skills? Triple X check.
And it doesn't end there. Estranged family members are showing up like bad pennies, her precious savings account has been wiped clean, and she may or may not have a stalker.
So what's a desperate girl to do, but try her hand at love?
Retired Navy SEAL Beckett Smith doesn't make mistakes.
Yes, he drinks his way to the bottom of a beer bottle or six, on one too many occasions.
Sure, he's a well educated man who prefers to communicate at a level only slighter higher than your average poodle.
And yeah, he lost his legendary control and slept with his boss's sister, stripping her of more than just her clothes before making a quick getaway.
Only it doesn't end there. Isolation isn't providing the peace he's seeking, the boss he considers a friend is ready to hand him a beat down and a pink slip, and the girl he can't stop thinking about is suddenly parked on his doorstep.
So what's a jaded guy to do, but take a chance on love?
November 22, 2017
Have you ever started reading a book even though you didn't expect to like? And then you do? Well that was me with this book! I started this reluctantly, i wanted to take a break from revision but i couldn't find one i really wanted to read (that was out) so i chose this randomly. And i'm so glad i did. The premise of wrong then right was like a typical new adult book for me but when i started reading it, i loved how the author switched it up. It got me thinking how i haven't come across a book like this in ages! I just loved how adorable, sexy but still emotional at the same time the book was. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Also, i loved how even though Hope was a virgin, she wasn't shy, instead she was feisty. She didn't lack in confidence when it came to sex which was SO refreshing! But instead she was flirty and self assured. BECK. I LOVED him! I really did. He was just oh so sexy and swoon-worthy in everything he did and said. I completely adored him. The moments where he put his walls down made me very very happy, the way he loved hope was so sweet and enthralling that it made me sad that I'm currently single. I just love him.
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June 29, 2017
Hope learned at a young age that you can't trust everyone. An innocent act from Hope at a young age resulted in a lecture from Mr. Coleson, her Mom, Inez's, boss, which then resulted in Hope learning he's her father, meaning Ash, his son, is her half-brother. She was also subjected to numerous insults toward her and her Mom from Mrs. Coleson. Yes, I can understand Mrs. Coleson's anger, but it is in no way the child's fault as to the circumstances of their birth. As Hope grows older, she's determined to pay her own way in life as her father's love, and help, comes with conditions. However, it's tough and she struggles, but her position for a caterer helps. That's also where she sees him...a groomsman in the wedding she's working.
Beckett, aka Beck, can't keep his eyes off the beautiful brunette. He's not ignoring his duties as Sam's, one of his bosses at Scorpio Securities, Inc., groomsman, but his gaze is continually drawn to her, watching her has become an addiction. Thankfully, this addiction isn't as dangerous as his previous one to alcohol. While he quit the hard stuff a few months ago, he still has demons that he must fight, ones that the liquor helped mute for a short time. Beck is happy for his friend and boss, but he can admit, if only to himself, that he feels a little twinge at not having a special someone in his life.
Hope, while drooling from afar over the gorgeous man, realizes it'll never happen upon seeing the man sitting beside him, her half-brother, Ash. But, something must be finally going her way as Mr. Man Candy slips her his room key with the declaration that she join him later. Hope decides to take this opportunity and spend the night with the man that tempts her like no one else ever has. Unfortunately, upon learning Hope was a virgin, a condition that was no longer an issue thanks to Hope's insistence they continue, Beck leaves immediately after cleaning himself up.
Hope is shocked and hurt, then surprised when Ash appears at the door wondering who she was with. Shortly after that, Hope's day quickly continues to spiral, ending in her being unemployed, evicted, and broke. On top of all the crap being heaped on her, she's still receiving messages from some psycho that's apparently stalking her, a man that knows an awful lot about her.
"Alive," he whispered. "You make me feel alive." - Beck
Beck immediately regretted leaving Hope as he did and in fact tried to locate her again afterwards. To his disappointment, he was unable to find her until a chance encounter brings her back into his life.
What happens when Beck offers Hope his spare room as a temporary arrangement? Will Hope actually sleep in said spare room? As Beck and Hope get to know each other, how long will they be able to fight their explosive chemistry? Will Beck discover who's sending Hope the threatening messages? How will Hope react upon learning who is responsible for them? Will Hope go back to school and finish her degree? Do Beck and Hope have a future together? What happens when Beck let's Hope go, believing it's better for her? Will he fight for her? Will he fight for himself, determined to triumph over his addiction? Will Hope give Beck a second chance? Will they get their HEA?
One-click now to follow along as two broken souls find a love that can overcome anything. This book dealt with some subjects that are true struggles in real life...child neglect, loss of a parent, and alcoholism related to the desire to forget memories that become too difficult to face on a daily basis. I feel the author handled these issues with delicacy and a realistic look at what one may face.
I have to say after reading the previous book, Next to Me, I was disheartened by the numerous unnecessary references to the hero, Sam's, sexual past. I was worried that this book would be more of the same regarding Beckett and I honestly was dreading it due to that very real possibility. However, I am happy to state that that's not the case with this book. Yes, there was a reference here and there insomuch as it's made known to the reader that Beckett wasn't one for relationships. That's it. I'd say a grand total of two, maybe three, references. That discovery made my day and I can honestly say, for quite a few reasons, that I truly enjoyed this book so much more than the first one.
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
Beckett, aka Beck, can't keep his eyes off the beautiful brunette. He's not ignoring his duties as Sam's, one of his bosses at Scorpio Securities, Inc., groomsman, but his gaze is continually drawn to her, watching her has become an addiction. Thankfully, this addiction isn't as dangerous as his previous one to alcohol. While he quit the hard stuff a few months ago, he still has demons that he must fight, ones that the liquor helped mute for a short time. Beck is happy for his friend and boss, but he can admit, if only to himself, that he feels a little twinge at not having a special someone in his life.
Hope, while drooling from afar over the gorgeous man, realizes it'll never happen upon seeing the man sitting beside him, her half-brother, Ash. But, something must be finally going her way as Mr. Man Candy slips her his room key with the declaration that she join him later. Hope decides to take this opportunity and spend the night with the man that tempts her like no one else ever has. Unfortunately, upon learning Hope was a virgin, a condition that was no longer an issue thanks to Hope's insistence they continue, Beck leaves immediately after cleaning himself up.
Hope is shocked and hurt, then surprised when Ash appears at the door wondering who she was with. Shortly after that, Hope's day quickly continues to spiral, ending in her being unemployed, evicted, and broke. On top of all the crap being heaped on her, she's still receiving messages from some psycho that's apparently stalking her, a man that knows an awful lot about her.
"Alive," he whispered. "You make me feel alive." - Beck
Beck immediately regretted leaving Hope as he did and in fact tried to locate her again afterwards. To his disappointment, he was unable to find her until a chance encounter brings her back into his life.
What happens when Beck offers Hope his spare room as a temporary arrangement? Will Hope actually sleep in said spare room? As Beck and Hope get to know each other, how long will they be able to fight their explosive chemistry? Will Beck discover who's sending Hope the threatening messages? How will Hope react upon learning who is responsible for them? Will Hope go back to school and finish her degree? Do Beck and Hope have a future together? What happens when Beck let's Hope go, believing it's better for her? Will he fight for her? Will he fight for himself, determined to triumph over his addiction? Will Hope give Beck a second chance? Will they get their HEA?
One-click now to follow along as two broken souls find a love that can overcome anything. This book dealt with some subjects that are true struggles in real life...child neglect, loss of a parent, and alcoholism related to the desire to forget memories that become too difficult to face on a daily basis. I feel the author handled these issues with delicacy and a realistic look at what one may face.
I have to say after reading the previous book, Next to Me, I was disheartened by the numerous unnecessary references to the hero, Sam's, sexual past. I was worried that this book would be more of the same regarding Beckett and I honestly was dreading it due to that very real possibility. However, I am happy to state that that's not the case with this book. Yes, there was a reference here and there insomuch as it's made known to the reader that Beckett wasn't one for relationships. That's it. I'd say a grand total of two, maybe three, references. That discovery made my day and I can honestly say, for quite a few reasons, that I truly enjoyed this book so much more than the first one.
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
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September 7, 2015
ARC~~This was really good. I loved Hope, I had many laughs with
that girl! Her thoughts cracked me up.
Just some examples that I loved:
"For those men who've been cock-blocked, I'd just like to
say, I hear you, I see you, and I feel your pain."
She was, however, coherent enough to know that Beckett-
or Mr. Beckett?-was a champ at navigating his way around
downtown. And it was so worth the wait.
"If you stop now, I swear to God, I'll punch you right
in the face"
Then there is the several ways we refer to one-night stands
and I'm very familiar with hit it and quit it but I loved her
thoughts and this was one-
And not five minutes afterward, he'd bailed on her,
reducing the most amazing sexual experience she would
likely ever have into a BONE & BOUNCE. A HIT AND QUIT.
and A ONE NIGHT DELIGHT.
Now, Beckett, aka Mr. Man Candy is mentally scarred from
something in his past that was out of his control and doesn't
feel he deserves happiness. I find Mr. Man Candy to be very
sweet (haaaaa, duh) and I just wanted to lick him and make it
all better.
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that girl! Her thoughts cracked me up.
Just some examples that I loved:
"For those men who've been cock-blocked, I'd just like to
say, I hear you, I see you, and I feel your pain."
She was, however, coherent enough to know that Beckett-
or Mr. Beckett?-was a champ at navigating his way around
downtown. And it was so worth the wait.
"If you stop now, I swear to God, I'll punch you right
in the face"
Then there is the several ways we refer to one-night stands
and I'm very familiar with hit it and quit it but I loved her
thoughts and this was one-
And not five minutes afterward, he'd bailed on her,
reducing the most amazing sexual experience she would
likely ever have into a BONE & BOUNCE. A HIT AND QUIT.
and A ONE NIGHT DELIGHT.
Now, Beckett, aka Mr. Man Candy is mentally scarred from
something in his past that was out of his control and doesn't
feel he deserves happiness. I find Mr. Man Candy to be very
sweet (haaaaa, duh) and I just wanted to lick him and make it
all better.
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May 15, 2015
5 Healing Stars
Hope a strong heroine who take no crap from anyone, especially from the hero. Doormat?!?!......don't think so hon.
Beckett in a few words are: alpha male (hot), Ex Navy SEAL (bonus), suffering PTSD (war can do that to anyone), troubled Hero who refuse help. Hope keeps pushing him to the point that he finally see through it.
Love that a heroine that willing to go head with alpha male. Don't forget some steamy hot scenes. If you need a light read, then this is just perfect.
Hope a strong heroine who take no crap from anyone, especially from the hero. Doormat?!?!......don't think so hon.
Beckett in a few words are: alpha male (hot), Ex Navy SEAL (bonus), suffering PTSD (war can do that to anyone), troubled Hero who refuse help. Hope keeps pushing him to the point that he finally see through it.
Love that a heroine that willing to go head with alpha male. Don't forget some steamy hot scenes. If you need a light read, then this is just perfect.
June 8, 2015
Love is not always easy but oh, so good….
“…like summer camp. With sex.”
I loved this roller coaster ride of a story about two people finding their way to each other. This is the second book in the series with this installment following Beckett Smith and Hope Coleson as they, sometimes hilariously, fall in love.
Hope is Beckett’s boss sister though he didn’t know that at first meeting. Why would a woman from a rich family be waitressing? Hope has not lived a privileged life, despite who her father may be. Her independence serves her well as she loses her job, her home and possibly her future in a string of bad luck that would be tragic if it weren’t for the sarcastically funny way Hope deals with the adversity in her life. I loved the way she just deals with stuff – no self-pity, just finding answers to the problems that come along. When Beckett lands in her life and brings love and more complexity, that attitude is going to serve them both well.
The back and forth between these two was so much fun to read as it also came with sexy scenes, quirky relatives and real life issues that made this story worth staying up for hours to finish. Just as in the first, the author seems to embrace people, quirks and all, to create characters that are real and worth spending time with. I hope there are more books to come as I can’t get enough of these alpha males and strong heroines. ~ Diane, 4 stars
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I’ll admit, I started this book with a lack of great enthusiasm. Book one in this series, Next To Me, left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. The story, while slightly similar, is really vastly different. It was a great read!
Hope was first introduced at Sam and Ali's wedding. She catches the eye of Becket, a retired Navy SEAL. Hope is a waitress and they hit it off in Beckett's room after her shift. Beckett checks out quickly and then Hope loses her job. The book goes on to have these two become more than just a one night encounter. Hope and Beckett are able to tackle their past demons together.
The banter in this book was off-the-wall entertaining. Great sex, humor, love and heartache all made an appearance. Wrong Then Right absolutely made up for Next To Me's shortcomings, and more! ~ Kelly, 4 stars
“…like summer camp. With sex.”
I loved this roller coaster ride of a story about two people finding their way to each other. This is the second book in the series with this installment following Beckett Smith and Hope Coleson as they, sometimes hilariously, fall in love.
Hope is Beckett’s boss sister though he didn’t know that at first meeting. Why would a woman from a rich family be waitressing? Hope has not lived a privileged life, despite who her father may be. Her independence serves her well as she loses her job, her home and possibly her future in a string of bad luck that would be tragic if it weren’t for the sarcastically funny way Hope deals with the adversity in her life. I loved the way she just deals with stuff – no self-pity, just finding answers to the problems that come along. When Beckett lands in her life and brings love and more complexity, that attitude is going to serve them both well.
The back and forth between these two was so much fun to read as it also came with sexy scenes, quirky relatives and real life issues that made this story worth staying up for hours to finish. Just as in the first, the author seems to embrace people, quirks and all, to create characters that are real and worth spending time with. I hope there are more books to come as I can’t get enough of these alpha males and strong heroines. ~ Diane, 4 stars
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I’ll admit, I started this book with a lack of great enthusiasm. Book one in this series, Next To Me, left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. The story, while slightly similar, is really vastly different. It was a great read!
Hope was first introduced at Sam and Ali's wedding. She catches the eye of Becket, a retired Navy SEAL. Hope is a waitress and they hit it off in Beckett's room after her shift. Beckett checks out quickly and then Hope loses her job. The book goes on to have these two become more than just a one night encounter. Hope and Beckett are able to tackle their past demons together.
The banter in this book was off-the-wall entertaining. Great sex, humor, love and heartache all made an appearance. Wrong Then Right absolutely made up for Next To Me's shortcomings, and more! ~ Kelly, 4 stars
July 9, 2015
I received this for an honest review. This book was AMAZING it had it all, sex, romance, suspense, great H/h, great secondary characters rolled into a good story. Beckett and Hope are a great couple both extremely like able. Hope is friggin awesome I'd love to be her friend! The only minus with this book and I'm shocked to say this but I feel like the author went into to much detail in certain scenes, so much so I skipped over the parts I call fillers. Also would an epilogue kill anyone? It seems the trend now is to just end the book with HEA. FYI if a reader spends their time an invests emotion into the characters life's, once they get their HEA, THROW us a bone give us alittle bit of them together HEA not just the journey to get there and be down. I Highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a connection to their characters, love, sex, continued characters, HEA, no cliffhanger, and to top it off hot sexy alpha ex-military type males with strong female lead. You cant go wrong with this book.
May 22, 2016
A nice hot romance
I honestly enjoyed this book, despite some unnecessarily frequent foul language. As the wife of an ex-military man, I'm well accustomed to F-bombs and drop a few of them myself on occasion. However, I think it should come with a warning that, however good the story (and it is that) some people might find it offensively filled with repeated, and often gratuitous vulgarity.
The characters are well rounded, adequately motivated, and real. There is a minor problem with the author's apparent ignorance of human anatomy. If she ever does a 2nd edition, I suggest she look up "navel" and "belly button". She may learn they are the same thing.
I honestly enjoyed this book, despite some unnecessarily frequent foul language. As the wife of an ex-military man, I'm well accustomed to F-bombs and drop a few of them myself on occasion. However, I think it should come with a warning that, however good the story (and it is that) some people might find it offensively filled with repeated, and often gratuitous vulgarity.
The characters are well rounded, adequately motivated, and real. There is a minor problem with the author's apparent ignorance of human anatomy. If she ever does a 2nd edition, I suggest she look up "navel" and "belly button". She may learn they are the same thing.
March 30, 2018
Oh my gosh I love Hope's inner thoughts throughout this book.
She is perfect for Beckett working towards her goals.
Their banter was so good, secrets come out and this is a pretty intense story.
IT is amazing how Hope came out on top.
Love this group of friends
She is perfect for Beckett working towards her goals.
Their banter was so good, secrets come out and this is a pretty intense story.
IT is amazing how Hope came out on top.
Love this group of friends
May 22, 2015
" Wrong than Right" , struck the right chord with me! It was the right read at the right time, just enough drama, just the right amount of sexy scenes and a no cliffy HEA. Ms Watters introduces us to our two main characters Hope Coleson and Beckett Smith at the wedding of Sam and Ali.
Hope Coleson , is waitressing the wedding as part of her normal job duties ,amazed at the group of hot panty wetting men in attendance but one stands out, pants that fit and hang perfect, casual with his collar open and his shirt sleeves rolled up and not only is she eyeing him up but the attraction seems to be mutual. Hope gives up on the fantasies in her head starring Beckett, when her half brother shows up at his side.
Hope is later taken by surprise when the Greek gods he has been eyeing up approaches her puts down a Room key card and suggest she join him in room 218 after her shift.
As much as Hope is unsure weather she can do the whole one night stand thing, she caves into her desire after all at the age of twenty five , he is the very first man to make her girly parts stand up and shout , hell yes!
Before you now it these two are getting better aquainted and Hope is demanding an interactive experience, but an inexperienced Hope was not expecting Beckett to bail right after the dead was done, she thought a least maybe another round and then an amazing experience goes straight to hell. Hopes brother shows up demanding to know who was in room with her, then the boss from hell shows up and fires her, only to get home and find an eviction notice on her apparent door because she was late with the rent again. Finding a new smaller cheaper apartment Hope deems it a necessity to tap into her college fund the only money provided by her well off winery owning father and all she was willing to take from him when she left home to pay for the first months rent now finds the money gone from her account.
So let me say , I loved ths character because she may be down , but she has sass and strength, Hope goes out finds her self a new job and yes that may be as a Cocktease(Aka- a waitress at a strip club ); but the pay is fair and the tips are great! Forced to sleep in her car she always drives it to a neighborhood she lived as a child and a craftsman home she always dreamed of and parks under the beautiful Jacarda tree for the night a place that feels safe. Well tha is until one morning she is awakened to pounding on her car window and the realization that the person doing the pounding us non other than her man with the body of a Greek God and her one nightstand Beckett Smith.
Beckett Smith, former Navy seal is floored to find , his boss's sister sleeping in her car outside of his home, then finds himself aggravated that she is apparently stalking him, until he learns that she lost her apartment and job,before he realizes it he is offering her the guest room in his house . What the hell is he thinking, he has spent time thinking about this women and what he did with her late at night , how she made him feel something in tha hour they spent together, how he news he is no good for her , too much baggage and no heart in his chest for a relationship .!
Beckett however determined he is to keep this relationship as a landlord/ rentee relationship , our sassy, bold, strong women Hope challenges Beck determination and slowly wins the war with the Beck; no small feat he has his own issues, his emotions in lockdown to deals with the PTSD he suffers from and the draw of a liqueur bottle to suppress the memories of his missions, but more scary than that is what Hope makes him feel. Maybe a little more scary is the threat of her brother to kill him if he hurts her!
However when it all goes to shit, and Hope is gone, he pushes her away fr what he believes is her own good, Beck looses his battle with the bottle , his bosses, and his buddies at Scorpio intervene and his buddy Nolan reminds him of what is really important !
"Ready for the fight he knew he was about to get, " I had to come pick your sorry ass up, that night and on the ride home, you looked me in the eye and said, I met my future tonight , Nole. I found this beautiful thing called Hope and I held it in my hands, and then you made a fist and said,' and like Kabul I destroyed it before it could destroy me.""
So if you are looking for a beach read, weekend read or just to get lost in a good story, drama, romance and I will say a little cyber stalker thrown in, with some great main characters and just enough secondary to peek your intrest inthe rss of these hot men, grab this one and enjoy!
Copy of this book was graciously provided by the Author for a honest review!
Hope Coleson , is waitressing the wedding as part of her normal job duties ,amazed at the group of hot panty wetting men in attendance but one stands out, pants that fit and hang perfect, casual with his collar open and his shirt sleeves rolled up and not only is she eyeing him up but the attraction seems to be mutual. Hope gives up on the fantasies in her head starring Beckett, when her half brother shows up at his side.
Hope is later taken by surprise when the Greek gods he has been eyeing up approaches her puts down a Room key card and suggest she join him in room 218 after her shift.
As much as Hope is unsure weather she can do the whole one night stand thing, she caves into her desire after all at the age of twenty five , he is the very first man to make her girly parts stand up and shout , hell yes!
Before you now it these two are getting better aquainted and Hope is demanding an interactive experience, but an inexperienced Hope was not expecting Beckett to bail right after the dead was done, she thought a least maybe another round and then an amazing experience goes straight to hell. Hopes brother shows up demanding to know who was in room with her, then the boss from hell shows up and fires her, only to get home and find an eviction notice on her apparent door because she was late with the rent again. Finding a new smaller cheaper apartment Hope deems it a necessity to tap into her college fund the only money provided by her well off winery owning father and all she was willing to take from him when she left home to pay for the first months rent now finds the money gone from her account.
So let me say , I loved ths character because she may be down , but she has sass and strength, Hope goes out finds her self a new job and yes that may be as a Cocktease(Aka- a waitress at a strip club ); but the pay is fair and the tips are great! Forced to sleep in her car she always drives it to a neighborhood she lived as a child and a craftsman home she always dreamed of and parks under the beautiful Jacarda tree for the night a place that feels safe. Well tha is until one morning she is awakened to pounding on her car window and the realization that the person doing the pounding us non other than her man with the body of a Greek God and her one nightstand Beckett Smith.
Beckett Smith, former Navy seal is floored to find , his boss's sister sleeping in her car outside of his home, then finds himself aggravated that she is apparently stalking him, until he learns that she lost her apartment and job,before he realizes it he is offering her the guest room in his house . What the hell is he thinking, he has spent time thinking about this women and what he did with her late at night , how she made him feel something in tha hour they spent together, how he news he is no good for her , too much baggage and no heart in his chest for a relationship .!
Beckett however determined he is to keep this relationship as a landlord/ rentee relationship , our sassy, bold, strong women Hope challenges Beck determination and slowly wins the war with the Beck; no small feat he has his own issues, his emotions in lockdown to deals with the PTSD he suffers from and the draw of a liqueur bottle to suppress the memories of his missions, but more scary than that is what Hope makes him feel. Maybe a little more scary is the threat of her brother to kill him if he hurts her!
However when it all goes to shit, and Hope is gone, he pushes her away fr what he believes is her own good, Beck looses his battle with the bottle , his bosses, and his buddies at Scorpio intervene and his buddy Nolan reminds him of what is really important !
"Ready for the fight he knew he was about to get, " I had to come pick your sorry ass up, that night and on the ride home, you looked me in the eye and said, I met my future tonight , Nole. I found this beautiful thing called Hope and I held it in my hands, and then you made a fist and said,' and like Kabul I destroyed it before it could destroy me.""
So if you are looking for a beach read, weekend read or just to get lost in a good story, drama, romance and I will say a little cyber stalker thrown in, with some great main characters and just enough secondary to peek your intrest inthe rss of these hot men, grab this one and enjoy!
Copy of this book was graciously provided by the Author for a honest review!
January 7, 2016
Firstly thank you to Jodi for giving me a copy for an honest review.
We first meet Hope Coleson at Sam & Ali's wedding. She is working as a waitress and spots Sam's fellow friends/employees, this is when Beckett Smith catches her eye. After getting asked by him to meet at his room once shes finished her shift, she says to hell with it and they soon get better aquainted. After Beck's quick exit and the appearance of Asher (her brother) *swoon* her day goes from bad to worse. She gets terminated from her waitressing job, then gets evicted from her apartment and then finds out that her savings account has been completely emptied.
Retired Navy SEAL Beckett Smith doesn't make mistakes.
Yes, he drinks his way to the bottom of a beer bottle or six, on one too many occasions.
Sure, he's a well educated man who prefers to communicate at a level only slighter higher than your average poodle.
And yeah, he lost his legendary control and slept with his boss's sister, stripping her of more than just her clothes before making a quick getaway. I felt real sorry for him at times throughout this book and I just wanted to give him a big cuddle (lucky for him he had Hope)
I LOVE HOPE COLESON!!! She has this happy go lucky asttitude towards life and no matter what gets in her way she holds her head up high and carries straight on!
The interaction between her and Beck is so funny at times you cant help but LOL.... They make the perfect couple helping each other to overcome their past demons. I love the part where she punishes him by wearing Ashers ARMY t-shirt.... this was hilarious :D
I dont want to go on to much more and spoil it for readers but I will say this book has a lot of ups and downs (its like a rollercoaster).
If you enjoyed the first book in this series you wont be disappointed. There are some appearances from the Scorpio Security boys. I love Asher I cant wait for his book and I loved how he was the protective brother in this one.
I am looking forward to seeing where this series goes and who is up next and I am definatly recommending this book if you like a bit of everything in your read, comedy, turmoil, heartache, love, sex *giggles*....
Well Done Jodi another top book!!!
We first meet Hope Coleson at Sam & Ali's wedding. She is working as a waitress and spots Sam's fellow friends/employees, this is when Beckett Smith catches her eye. After getting asked by him to meet at his room once shes finished her shift, she says to hell with it and they soon get better aquainted. After Beck's quick exit and the appearance of Asher (her brother) *swoon* her day goes from bad to worse. She gets terminated from her waitressing job, then gets evicted from her apartment and then finds out that her savings account has been completely emptied.
Retired Navy SEAL Beckett Smith doesn't make mistakes.
Yes, he drinks his way to the bottom of a beer bottle or six, on one too many occasions.
Sure, he's a well educated man who prefers to communicate at a level only slighter higher than your average poodle.
And yeah, he lost his legendary control and slept with his boss's sister, stripping her of more than just her clothes before making a quick getaway. I felt real sorry for him at times throughout this book and I just wanted to give him a big cuddle (lucky for him he had Hope)
I LOVE HOPE COLESON!!! She has this happy go lucky asttitude towards life and no matter what gets in her way she holds her head up high and carries straight on!
The interaction between her and Beck is so funny at times you cant help but LOL.... They make the perfect couple helping each other to overcome their past demons. I love the part where she punishes him by wearing Ashers ARMY t-shirt.... this was hilarious :D
I dont want to go on to much more and spoil it for readers but I will say this book has a lot of ups and downs (its like a rollercoaster).
If you enjoyed the first book in this series you wont be disappointed. There are some appearances from the Scorpio Security boys. I love Asher I cant wait for his book and I loved how he was the protective brother in this one.
I am looking forward to seeing where this series goes and who is up next and I am definatly recommending this book if you like a bit of everything in your read, comedy, turmoil, heartache, love, sex *giggles*....
Well Done Jodi another top book!!!
November 3, 2016
Will go and read book 1
From the description, this sounded like a really good book but the cover really drew me in. I will admit that I am a sucker for a cover and this one rocked. The story was good and the vibe I got from the characters made me continue to push forward. The start was a little slow but it picked up fairly quickly.
Right from the start I really liked Hope. She wasn't your typical heroine, but she was super tough, and had a smart mouth. Wanting to better her self, yet do what she had to do.
The hero was at times a jerk but once that love bug bite him he was a goner! Things with him moved at a paces that was slow, but at the same time his mind races with what could be.
The plot had a really nice flow. At times the description seemed a little winded but with this POV that tend to happen. The mystery surrounding Hope was interesting. Who was her stalker and why were they doing it. My mind had ideas but I was shocked when we learn the truth.
Overall it was a read great. I have already went and got the first book to dive into because the characters made me want to read their story. I can't wait to see some of the other characters get their own stories. This book, the secondary characters made it shine. 4 stars #2OCCJD
From the description, this sounded like a really good book but the cover really drew me in. I will admit that I am a sucker for a cover and this one rocked. The story was good and the vibe I got from the characters made me continue to push forward. The start was a little slow but it picked up fairly quickly.
Right from the start I really liked Hope. She wasn't your typical heroine, but she was super tough, and had a smart mouth. Wanting to better her self, yet do what she had to do.
The hero was at times a jerk but once that love bug bite him he was a goner! Things with him moved at a paces that was slow, but at the same time his mind races with what could be.
The plot had a really nice flow. At times the description seemed a little winded but with this POV that tend to happen. The mystery surrounding Hope was interesting. Who was her stalker and why were they doing it. My mind had ideas but I was shocked when we learn the truth.
Overall it was a read great. I have already went and got the first book to dive into because the characters made me want to read their story. I can't wait to see some of the other characters get their own stories. This book, the secondary characters made it shine. 4 stars #2OCCJD
November 14, 2016
I volunteered to read this book via #QuirkyBlindDate. I received no form of payment for this book. This review is my own thoughts on this book and only my thoughts.
I loved this book. I really enjoyed getting to know Hope and Beck.
Beck is definitely 100 percent Alpha. He works for Hopes brother and is friends with him.
Hope is down on her luck and will do anything she can to pay her last year of college herself. She is fired from a job she was working, so she goes and applies at strip club, in order to get money saved up for college.
Beck and Hope meet at a wedding, he in the wedding party and she was working the wedding, before she got fired of course. She was drawn to the man she called MR. Man Candy.
Mr. Man Candy gave Hope a key to his room, will she use it? Of course. One night stand?
I highly recommend this book to all readers who love a good romance book. Is there a love story ending for Hope and Beck, one click to find out.
I loved this book. I really enjoyed getting to know Hope and Beck.
Beck is definitely 100 percent Alpha. He works for Hopes brother and is friends with him.
Hope is down on her luck and will do anything she can to pay her last year of college herself. She is fired from a job she was working, so she goes and applies at strip club, in order to get money saved up for college.
Beck and Hope meet at a wedding, he in the wedding party and she was working the wedding, before she got fired of course. She was drawn to the man she called MR. Man Candy.
Mr. Man Candy gave Hope a key to his room, will she use it? Of course. One night stand?
I highly recommend this book to all readers who love a good romance book. Is there a love story ending for Hope and Beck, one click to find out.
December 3, 2016
This was my first Quirky Blind Date. I really wanted to like this book. Within the first chapter, 95% of the writing was all descriptions and backgrounds. The same with the second chapter. Only the 3rd chapter started to get into the good stuff, but then within the good stuff you get a background of random characters. Wayyyy to much information, not enough story line.
Unfortunately, this was a DNF at 14% and at the start of Chapter 5.
Unfortunately, this was a DNF at 14% and at the start of Chapter 5.
November 15, 2016
This was my first read from Jodi Watters and I'm not disappointed. I really liked it and the writingstyle was also a good thing.
Opposite attracts is really the story of Hope and Beck. The attraction between them was inevitable.
All the ingredients were there: laughter, hot sex and drama and that is what I really love. So yes, Wrong then Right was a good read for me and for you too
Opposite attracts is really the story of Hope and Beck. The attraction between them was inevitable.
All the ingredients were there: laughter, hot sex and drama and that is what I really love. So yes, Wrong then Right was a good read for me and for you too
May 26, 2015
I received an ARC from the author for an honest review. This was the first time I have read a novel from this author, but it won't be the last. I really liked this novel. I liked the characters but I LOVED the banter and the dialogue. This author nailed it.
November 1, 2016
Hope learned at a young age that you can't trust everyone. An innocent act from Hope at a young age resulted in a lecture from Mr. Coleson, her Mom's, Inez, boss, which then resulted in Hope learning he's her father, meaning Ash, his son, is her half-brother. She was also subjected to numerous insults toward her and her Mom from Mrs. Coleson. Yes, I can understand Mrs. Coleson's anger, but it is in no way the child's fault as to the circumstances of their birth. As Hope grows older, she's determined to pay her own way in life as her Father's love, and help, comes with conditions. However, it's tough and she struggles, but her position for a caterer helps. That's also where she sees him...a groomsman in the wedding she's working.
Beckett, aka Beck, can't keep his eyes off the beautiful brunette. He's not ignoring his duties as Sam's, one of his bosses at Scorpio Securities, Inc., groomsman, but his gaze is continually drawn to her, watching her has become an addiction. Thankfully, this addiction isn't as dangerous as his previous one to alcohol. While he quit drinking the hard stuff a few months ago, he still has demons that he must fight, ones that the liquor helped mute for a short time. Beck is happy for his friend and boss, but he can admit, if only to himself, that he feels a little twinge at not having a special someone in his life.
Hope, while drooling from afar over the gorgeous man, realizes it'll never happen upon seeing the man sitting beside him, her half-brother, Ash. But, something must be finally going her way as Mr. Man Candy slips her his room key with the declaration that she join him later. Hope decides to take this opportunity and spend the night with the man that tempts her like no one else ever has. Unfortunately, upon learning Hope was a virgin, a condition that was no longer an issue thanks to Hope's insistence they continue, Beck leaves immediately after cleaning himself up.
Hope is shocked and hurt, then surprised when Ash appears at the door wondering who she was with. Shortly after that, Hope's day quickly continues to spiral ending in her being unemployed, evicted, and broke. On top of all the crap being heaped on her, she's still receiving messages from some psycho that's apparently stalking her, a man that knows an awful lot about her.
"Alive," he whispered. "You make me feel alive." - Beck
Beck immediately regretted leaving Hope as he did and in fact tried to locate her again afterwards. To his disappointment, he was unable to find her until a chance encounter brings her back into his life.
What happens when Beck offers Hope his spare room as a temporary arrangement? How long will Hope actually sleep in said spare room? As Beck and Hope get to know each other, how long will they be able to fight their explosive chemistry? Will Beck discover who's sending Hope the threatening messages? How will Hope react upon learning who is responsible for them? Will Hope go back to school and finish her degree? Do Beck and Hope have a future together? What happens when Beck let's Hope go, believing it's better for her? Will he fight for her? Will he fight for himself, determined to triumph over his addiction? Will Hope give Beck a second chance? Will they get their HEA?
One-click now to follow along as two broken souls find a love that can overcome anything. This book dealt with some subjects that are true struggles in real life...child neglect, loss of a parent, and alcoholism related to the desire to forget memories that become too difficult to face on a daily basis. I feel the author handled these issues with delicacy and a realistic look at what one may face.
I have to say after reading the previous book, Next to Me, I was disheartened by the numerous unnecessary references to the hero, Sam's, sexual past. I was worried that this book would be more of the same regarding Beckett and I honestly was dreading it due to that very real possibility. However, I am happy to state that that's not the case with this book. Yes, there was a reference here and there insomuch as it's made known to the reader that Beckett wasn't one for relationships. That's it. I'd say a grand total of two, maybe three, references. That discovery made my day and I can honestly say, for quite a few reasons, that I truly enjoyed this book so much more than the first one.
Beckett, aka Beck, can't keep his eyes off the beautiful brunette. He's not ignoring his duties as Sam's, one of his bosses at Scorpio Securities, Inc., groomsman, but his gaze is continually drawn to her, watching her has become an addiction. Thankfully, this addiction isn't as dangerous as his previous one to alcohol. While he quit drinking the hard stuff a few months ago, he still has demons that he must fight, ones that the liquor helped mute for a short time. Beck is happy for his friend and boss, but he can admit, if only to himself, that he feels a little twinge at not having a special someone in his life.
Hope, while drooling from afar over the gorgeous man, realizes it'll never happen upon seeing the man sitting beside him, her half-brother, Ash. But, something must be finally going her way as Mr. Man Candy slips her his room key with the declaration that she join him later. Hope decides to take this opportunity and spend the night with the man that tempts her like no one else ever has. Unfortunately, upon learning Hope was a virgin, a condition that was no longer an issue thanks to Hope's insistence they continue, Beck leaves immediately after cleaning himself up.
Hope is shocked and hurt, then surprised when Ash appears at the door wondering who she was with. Shortly after that, Hope's day quickly continues to spiral ending in her being unemployed, evicted, and broke. On top of all the crap being heaped on her, she's still receiving messages from some psycho that's apparently stalking her, a man that knows an awful lot about her.
"Alive," he whispered. "You make me feel alive." - Beck
Beck immediately regretted leaving Hope as he did and in fact tried to locate her again afterwards. To his disappointment, he was unable to find her until a chance encounter brings her back into his life.
What happens when Beck offers Hope his spare room as a temporary arrangement? How long will Hope actually sleep in said spare room? As Beck and Hope get to know each other, how long will they be able to fight their explosive chemistry? Will Beck discover who's sending Hope the threatening messages? How will Hope react upon learning who is responsible for them? Will Hope go back to school and finish her degree? Do Beck and Hope have a future together? What happens when Beck let's Hope go, believing it's better for her? Will he fight for her? Will he fight for himself, determined to triumph over his addiction? Will Hope give Beck a second chance? Will they get their HEA?
One-click now to follow along as two broken souls find a love that can overcome anything. This book dealt with some subjects that are true struggles in real life...child neglect, loss of a parent, and alcoholism related to the desire to forget memories that become too difficult to face on a daily basis. I feel the author handled these issues with delicacy and a realistic look at what one may face.
I have to say after reading the previous book, Next to Me, I was disheartened by the numerous unnecessary references to the hero, Sam's, sexual past. I was worried that this book would be more of the same regarding Beckett and I honestly was dreading it due to that very real possibility. However, I am happy to state that that's not the case with this book. Yes, there was a reference here and there insomuch as it's made known to the reader that Beckett wasn't one for relationships. That's it. I'd say a grand total of two, maybe three, references. That discovery made my day and I can honestly say, for quite a few reasons, that I truly enjoyed this book so much more than the first one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 1, 2018
Beckett is a retired SEAL, now doing some civilian security work for a group called Scorpio Securities. He's seen combat, killed men in battle, and is an all around badass. He also never lacks for a lady's attention so during a friend's wedding reception he scopes out his next carnal target.
Hope is funny, sarcastic, and sassy. She is also fiercely independent and willing to work hard. She is working for a caterer but barely making ends meet. She is so goal
oriented and driven that not much else in life matters but obtaining her degree. However, when she spots Beckett, she immediately begins to fantasize about him but still can't believe her luck when the impossible happens.
Beckett propositions her; she can't say no. After one quick and dirty rendezvous in a hotel room, they part, but not for long. When circumstances beyond her control force her into homelessness, she needs a place to stay that doesn't have a Toyota name plate on it. Beckett happens to have a room. Okay, so the way that they come together is a bit of a stretch in believability but I loved the characters too much to quit. I think you will too.
The relationship builds slowly in some areas and quickly in others. The emotional growth takes time. Each character has roughly a crap ton of baggage and it makes for some stumbling blocks in their paths. The sexual aspect comes up quicker than Beckett Jr. and that is saying something, my friends. The sex is steamy, and thankfully, happens often. It's handled quite well without any attempts at porn pillow talk. It's what a good sex scene should be, really.
Read for the sex, stay for the humor. Seriously! I laughed out loud probably every chapter. In a few instances, I laughed until I couldn't breathe. I was simply stuck doing that gasping, wheezing, silent version of laughing and loving every second of it. The writing jumps off the page right from the start and never stops.
There is a complete roster that includes her brother Asher, several of Beckett and Asher's co-workers, Marshall the siblings father, her BFF Val -a gay man - who teaches her the finer points of handling Beckett's merchandise, Bridgett a waitress and part time stripper, and a few other more minor characters. There isn't a dud in the bunch.
While it's a stretch to believe how the two main characters were brought together it didn't detract from the story for me. I kept reading because of the fun conversational style of the writing. It was escapism in all it's written glory.
The book isn't all light-hearted sass and sex though. Beckett has an addiction that has him by the throat. He's fighting it minute by minute, and sometimes losing. Someone has stolen Hope's money, and is sending text messages with violence simmering just beneath the surface, and Asher is probably more difficult than both of them. If they gave awards for protective older brother, Asher would win before the votes could be tallied.
The ending is beautiful and sweet, without a heavy application of syrup marring it's surface. It fit the story, the characters and the circumstances surrounding Beckett. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Covering all the technical stuff on this one is easy. It was all good. I didn't have issues in any of the normal categories I cover spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usage. Continuity was the same. Flow was also great from first page to last line. It's a complete standalone even though it's part of a series. This author is doing it right!
Can I recommend this book? Yes. It would have been 5 stars if not for the Lifetime Movie-esque way the two mains finally start living together.
Hope is funny, sarcastic, and sassy. She is also fiercely independent and willing to work hard. She is working for a caterer but barely making ends meet. She is so goal
oriented and driven that not much else in life matters but obtaining her degree. However, when she spots Beckett, she immediately begins to fantasize about him but still can't believe her luck when the impossible happens.
Beckett propositions her; she can't say no. After one quick and dirty rendezvous in a hotel room, they part, but not for long. When circumstances beyond her control force her into homelessness, she needs a place to stay that doesn't have a Toyota name plate on it. Beckett happens to have a room. Okay, so the way that they come together is a bit of a stretch in believability but I loved the characters too much to quit. I think you will too.
The relationship builds slowly in some areas and quickly in others. The emotional growth takes time. Each character has roughly a crap ton of baggage and it makes for some stumbling blocks in their paths. The sexual aspect comes up quicker than Beckett Jr. and that is saying something, my friends. The sex is steamy, and thankfully, happens often. It's handled quite well without any attempts at porn pillow talk. It's what a good sex scene should be, really.
Read for the sex, stay for the humor. Seriously! I laughed out loud probably every chapter. In a few instances, I laughed until I couldn't breathe. I was simply stuck doing that gasping, wheezing, silent version of laughing and loving every second of it. The writing jumps off the page right from the start and never stops.
There is a complete roster that includes her brother Asher, several of Beckett and Asher's co-workers, Marshall the siblings father, her BFF Val -a gay man - who teaches her the finer points of handling Beckett's merchandise, Bridgett a waitress and part time stripper, and a few other more minor characters. There isn't a dud in the bunch.
While it's a stretch to believe how the two main characters were brought together it didn't detract from the story for me. I kept reading because of the fun conversational style of the writing. It was escapism in all it's written glory.
The book isn't all light-hearted sass and sex though. Beckett has an addiction that has him by the throat. He's fighting it minute by minute, and sometimes losing. Someone has stolen Hope's money, and is sending text messages with violence simmering just beneath the surface, and Asher is probably more difficult than both of them. If they gave awards for protective older brother, Asher would win before the votes could be tallied.
The ending is beautiful and sweet, without a heavy application of syrup marring it's surface. It fit the story, the characters and the circumstances surrounding Beckett. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Covering all the technical stuff on this one is easy. It was all good. I didn't have issues in any of the normal categories I cover spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usage. Continuity was the same. Flow was also great from first page to last line. It's a complete standalone even though it's part of a series. This author is doing it right!
Can I recommend this book? Yes. It would have been 5 stars if not for the Lifetime Movie-esque way the two mains finally start living together.
April 4, 2018
A love story with a determined young woman and a slightly tormented vet. Well edited.
Hope is the little half-sister of Asher, partner in Scorpio Security. Beckett works for Asher, and was a Navy SEAL. They meet at Sam and Ali's wedding. Beckett is a guest and Hope is working for the hotel. Except they don't really exchange names, just a bit of passion. After, Beckett bounces out the door, and shortly thereafter Ash is walking through it. Ash is none to happy with Hope, and even unhappier when she is fired for consorting with a guest. Hope tells Ash she doesn't need help, although she is now jobless, homeless, and since someone cleaned out her bank account - broke. Desperate, she takes a job as a waitress at a strip club, and begins sleeping in her car to save money. One of her favorite places to park and sleep turns out to be the curb in front of Beck's house. He offers her a room, and tries to watch out for her. It isn't too long until Hope cannot stay out of Beck's bed and Beck doesn't want her to. Eventually, Beck finds out someone is stalking Hope. He immediately goes into security mode, finds her stalker and what happened to her money. Ultimately, her daddy is trying to manipulate her into coming back home. Hope isn't having it, or Beck's interference, and takes off to finish her last year of college in Denver. Meanwhile, Beck is dealing with the demons left for his time overseas. Before he can go after Hope, he needs to get himself healthy. Fortunately for him, he has a whole group of friends that care deeply for his well being. Will Beck be able to conquer his demons and get Hope back?
Once again, the hero just gets to the heart. He is troubled deeply by what he has survived overseas, and has fallen into the arms of alcohol. Will he be able to conquer both the demons and the hold of alcohol? Hope is one strong and determined young lady. She wants to help Beck - and love him and be with him - and she wants to stand on her own, apart from the manipulations of her father. We also learn a bit more about Hope and Asher's childhood. Looking forward to more of the men from Scorpio Security. Enjoy!
Hope is the little half-sister of Asher, partner in Scorpio Security. Beckett works for Asher, and was a Navy SEAL. They meet at Sam and Ali's wedding. Beckett is a guest and Hope is working for the hotel. Except they don't really exchange names, just a bit of passion. After, Beckett bounces out the door, and shortly thereafter Ash is walking through it. Ash is none to happy with Hope, and even unhappier when she is fired for consorting with a guest. Hope tells Ash she doesn't need help, although she is now jobless, homeless, and since someone cleaned out her bank account - broke. Desperate, she takes a job as a waitress at a strip club, and begins sleeping in her car to save money. One of her favorite places to park and sleep turns out to be the curb in front of Beck's house. He offers her a room, and tries to watch out for her. It isn't too long until Hope cannot stay out of Beck's bed and Beck doesn't want her to. Eventually, Beck finds out someone is stalking Hope. He immediately goes into security mode, finds her stalker and what happened to her money. Ultimately, her daddy is trying to manipulate her into coming back home. Hope isn't having it, or Beck's interference, and takes off to finish her last year of college in Denver. Meanwhile, Beck is dealing with the demons left for his time overseas. Before he can go after Hope, he needs to get himself healthy. Fortunately for him, he has a whole group of friends that care deeply for his well being. Will Beck be able to conquer his demons and get Hope back?
Once again, the hero just gets to the heart. He is troubled deeply by what he has survived overseas, and has fallen into the arms of alcohol. Will he be able to conquer both the demons and the hold of alcohol? Hope is one strong and determined young lady. She wants to help Beck - and love him and be with him - and she wants to stand on her own, apart from the manipulations of her father. We also learn a bit more about Hope and Asher's childhood. Looking forward to more of the men from Scorpio Security. Enjoy!
July 11, 2017
Wrong then Right is book 2 in Jodi's a Love Happens series of stories and if you have read my reviews on Jodi's books 1 & 3 you will know that I am a HUGE fan of her writing, so I was seriously excited to read this one.
From the outset of this book I was a little wary, (totally my own issues on certain characteristics of the H & h...there is NOTHING untoward with these characters) but decided that on the basis of the other two books I'd read that I will forge ahead....and I am so so happy that I put my prejudices aside, because Jodi hit another home run with this one. This book is AMAZING!
Beckett Smith, a retired Navy Seal working for Scorpio Securities meets Hope Coleson estranged sister of Asher Coleson, Beck's boss, and together they are DYNAMITE! Both out there looking for a good time, not a long time, they certainly didn't expect the connection and feelings that their one night hookup dropped into their laps. Their story is compelling & captivating and delightfully enjoyable.
I cannot express the absolute brilliance that is Jodi Watters writing.
From the epically entertaining explanation of how best to give a kickass blowjob ending with the words......'Okay. Spit & fist. I'll get right on it.' to the most poignant & powerfully penned sentence 'And next to it, folded in a neat square of dingy pink fleece, was Hope’s bad news blanket.' this story gave me goosebumps. It was sweet...it was bloody funny...it was scorchingly hot, but above all else, it was again...devastatingly beautiful.
Another 5⛤ read.
Thank you Jodi for some of the best reads this year!
From the outset of this book I was a little wary, (totally my own issues on certain characteristics of the H & h...there is NOTHING untoward with these characters) but decided that on the basis of the other two books I'd read that I will forge ahead....and I am so so happy that I put my prejudices aside, because Jodi hit another home run with this one. This book is AMAZING!
Beckett Smith, a retired Navy Seal working for Scorpio Securities meets Hope Coleson estranged sister of Asher Coleson, Beck's boss, and together they are DYNAMITE! Both out there looking for a good time, not a long time, they certainly didn't expect the connection and feelings that their one night hookup dropped into their laps. Their story is compelling & captivating and delightfully enjoyable.
I cannot express the absolute brilliance that is Jodi Watters writing.
From the epically entertaining explanation of how best to give a kickass blowjob ending with the words......'Okay. Spit & fist. I'll get right on it.' to the most poignant & powerfully penned sentence 'And next to it, folded in a neat square of dingy pink fleece, was Hope’s bad news blanket.' this story gave me goosebumps. It was sweet...it was bloody funny...it was scorchingly hot, but above all else, it was again...devastatingly beautiful.
Another 5⛤ read.
Thank you Jodi for some of the best reads this year!
April 29, 2018
"First, you could never trust a guy with two first names. A sense of entitlement went hand in hand with anyone named John David, and you could bet the family farm he would cheat on you with some girl named Tiffany the first chance he got."
I am literally shocked that I loved this book so much. Love isn't always easy but it is pretty steamy. I really felt like this was such a roller coaster ride. I loved the romance, the characters, and the hidden messages inside this trashy little novel.
This is the second book in the Love Happens series. We follow Beckett Smith and Hope Coleson as they fall madly in love with each other. At times it's hilarious, at times it is cringey, at times it is steamy, but it is always good.
"There had been only one time, on a warm spring day when she was six, that she’d been caught snatching a handful of the prized grapes, cradling them in the fabric of her dirty gingham skirt"
The story follows the main character, Hope. Who is Beckett's bosses sister, although he learned that after their first meeting. Even though Hope comes from a privileged family she hasn't lived a fancy life. In fact, when he meets her she is just a waitress. She is strong and fiercely independent. She then loses her job and tragically she has a string of bad luck. What I love most about her is that she faces everything with a bit of sarcasm that it is beyond witty. She actively deals with this adversity that has come her way. When she meets Beckett her life changes forever. She finds love, which makes her life more complex.
“What a bitch.” Val smirked as the woman marched away, giving her a dirty look on Hope’s behalf. “Doesn’t she know who you are? I’d have her demoted"
I will admit that I never read the first book Next To Me, but I didn't feel like I missed any details or anything because of it. I hear that the stories are slightly similar, but have some twists so I am unsure if I will go back and read the first book or just continue on with the series.
Overall the witty banter in this book is so freaking entertaining. The sex is steamy and pretty hot. It isn't over done either, and surprisingly I didn't find myself skimming those pages. I loved the humor that was a regular presence in this book. I seriously can't wait to read more.
September 10, 2015
4 1/2 stars!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I never thought I had a type when it comes to book boyfriends, but lately it's been all about the ex-military, brooding, hot guy with a heart of gold. Beckett Smith, please take your place on my book boyfriend list.
Hope is part of the catering staff working at Ali & Sam's wedding. (Remember them?) She sees Beck and is immediately attracted to him and the feeling is mutual. The two of them end up sleeping together and it doesn't end well. The two of them have no idea who the other is. Beck works with her brother Asher. Hope and Asher aren't very close thanks to a complicated family tree, but if he was to find out about them, it wouldn't be good.
As the above blurb mentions, Hope is having a bad day. She loses her job, has no place to live and is left alone pretty much immediately after she has sex with Beck. She's also been getting threatening text messages from an unknown stalker. So yeah, things are not going well for Hope Coleson.
One morning while she sleeping in her car, under her favorite tree in her favorite neighborhood, she is woken up by the man himself. Turns out he lives in the house she has been sleeping in front of...talk about coincidence. Beck offers up his empty guest room for Hope while she is getting back on her feet and she accepts.
Hope is a very independent woman. She had a horrible childhood and refuses to accept any help from her father. She is determined to make it on her own, but knows that unless a miracle happens, she will continue sleeping in her car.
Beck is struggling. He is badass, ex-military man who is suffering from a terrible case of survivor's guilt. There is a thin line between drinking and being an alcoholic and for Beck, that line is the unopened bottle of Crown Royale he keeps in his kitchen.
It's no secret that Beck and Hope are attracted to each other. He tries his hardest to keep things platonic, but that doesn't last very long. These two have amazing chemistry and Beck becomes a different person when he is with her. He is sweet and caring and wants to take care of her when she comes home from a long day at work:
I loved that in this book we got to know Asher a little better. While he wasn't very close with Hope, but he definitely cares about her. I hope that he gets his own book because he has is own mysterious past and I need to know that story!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I never thought I had a type when it comes to book boyfriends, but lately it's been all about the ex-military, brooding, hot guy with a heart of gold. Beckett Smith, please take your place on my book boyfriend list.
Hope is part of the catering staff working at Ali & Sam's wedding. (Remember them?) She sees Beck and is immediately attracted to him and the feeling is mutual. The two of them end up sleeping together and it doesn't end well. The two of them have no idea who the other is. Beck works with her brother Asher. Hope and Asher aren't very close thanks to a complicated family tree, but if he was to find out about them, it wouldn't be good.
As the above blurb mentions, Hope is having a bad day. She loses her job, has no place to live and is left alone pretty much immediately after she has sex with Beck. She's also been getting threatening text messages from an unknown stalker. So yeah, things are not going well for Hope Coleson.
One morning while she sleeping in her car, under her favorite tree in her favorite neighborhood, she is woken up by the man himself. Turns out he lives in the house she has been sleeping in front of...talk about coincidence. Beck offers up his empty guest room for Hope while she is getting back on her feet and she accepts.
Hope is a very independent woman. She had a horrible childhood and refuses to accept any help from her father. She is determined to make it on her own, but knows that unless a miracle happens, she will continue sleeping in her car.
Beck is struggling. He is badass, ex-military man who is suffering from a terrible case of survivor's guilt. There is a thin line between drinking and being an alcoholic and for Beck, that line is the unopened bottle of Crown Royale he keeps in his kitchen.
It's no secret that Beck and Hope are attracted to each other. He tries his hardest to keep things platonic, but that doesn't last very long. These two have amazing chemistry and Beck becomes a different person when he is with her. He is sweet and caring and wants to take care of her when she comes home from a long day at work:
A paper plate sat on the counter next to him, saltine crackers with neatly spread peanut butter covering each square. It was the only food in the house. Hope knew because she’d brought the groceries home herself.Come on!! How sweet is he??? Hope quickly becomes everything to him and pretty much the only reason that bottle of Crown Royale stays unopened. Unfortunately for both of them, he doesn't know how to handle these feelings and pushes Hope away. Luckily for Beck, his friends/colleagues are also a bunch of badass ex military dudes and they give him the kick in the ass that he needs.
He gestured toward the plate.
“You made those? For me?” she asked, hopefully. He didn’t say one way or the other, but she knew. Beck had made her dinner. “Thank you, thank you, thank you,” she moaned, around a mouthful of glorious peanut butter. “I take back the vampire comment. You’re the most wonderful man ever born. I should call your mother right now and thank her profusely.”
“Christ, you really need to up your standards.” He downplayed the thoughtful gesture, as if he’d done it a hundred times, and walked to the refrigerator. By the time he grabbed a bottle of water and handed it to her, she’d inhaled the entire plate. “Better?” When she nodded, he took her hand and headed up the stairs. “There’s more.”
Her stomach dipped at the thought and she followed him, staring at the threadbare denim pockets covering his fine ass, wanting to slip into his arms and then his bed. His pants, for sure. But when he bypassed the bed and guided her into the bathroom, the sob she’d barely swallowed back upon seeing his welcoming house threatened to escape again.
His antique tub, with silver claw feet and tall, curving back to rest your head, was filled with steaming, sweetly scented water, iridescent bubbles floating along the surface, popping randomly in the lilac scented air. He didn’t say anything and Hope didn’t either, a lump of grateful emotion lodged in her throat. She stood there speechless, staring at the water as he gently undressed her, then helped her into the tub. Her tense muscles melted in relief as she sank her tired body into the stinging hot water, stopping when the bubbles brushed her chin.
Beck sat on the tiled floor across from her, leaning back against the wall. “Good?”
She nodded, tasting the bubbles on her lips, but for the life of her, she couldn’t speak. She could only stare at him as he rested his head back, propping a hand loosely on his raised knee. In nothing but a white t-shirt, worn jeans, and tight skin, he looked like walking sin itself.
Closing his eyes, he let out a deep breath. “Me, too.”
Those were the last words spoken while she soaked and he dozed, up against a bathroom wall of all places. Crickets chirped outside the open window as the gentle splash of hot water and fizzing bubbles engulfed her. When the water grew cold and her skin was sufficiently wrinkled, she stood to reach for the plush, white towel on the vanity and he was there, drying her off and tucking her tightly to him as they crawled into his warm bed. Face to face in the shadowed light, he kissed her slowly, deeply. Again and again, before placing his warm lips against her forehead and pulling her into his strong embrace.
“Sleep, honey. We can play later.” And if she hadn’t seen it with her own tired eyes, she never would’ve believed it. Like the snuffing of a candle, he was asleep in seconds. Burning red hot one moment, a ghost of dissipating smoke the next.
I loved that in this book we got to know Asher a little better. While he wasn't very close with Hope, but he definitely cares about her. I hope that he gets his own book because he has is own mysterious past and I need to know that story!
June 27, 2018
A tender heartwarming story of love and redemption!
Beck, a man of few words and complex demons, is difficult to embrace on his own terms (he's a male, so dah).! While empathetic, his character is difficult to comprehend! His bulletproof exterior conflicts with his soft hearted center. After struggling through this as a reader, I finally learned to accept Beck on his own terms.
Hope, who has endured incomprehensible degredation from her family, yet has an indominatable spirit and strength! Her love for Beck is perplexing and admirable. I love strong women who live life on their terms!
Incredible, panty melting sex is insufficient to explain Hope's indulgence in this guy's rejection and apparent indifference! It is only when Becks defensive shield is shredded by weakness, does he become human and vulnerable.
In the end, the story is kleenex worthy and sexy. You'll have weepy eyes and wet panties if you remain steadfast until the end!
Beck, a man of few words and complex demons, is difficult to embrace on his own terms (he's a male, so dah).! While empathetic, his character is difficult to comprehend! His bulletproof exterior conflicts with his soft hearted center. After struggling through this as a reader, I finally learned to accept Beck on his own terms.
Hope, who has endured incomprehensible degredation from her family, yet has an indominatable spirit and strength! Her love for Beck is perplexing and admirable. I love strong women who live life on their terms!
Incredible, panty melting sex is insufficient to explain Hope's indulgence in this guy's rejection and apparent indifference! It is only when Becks defensive shield is shredded by weakness, does he become human and vulnerable.
In the end, the story is kleenex worthy and sexy. You'll have weepy eyes and wet panties if you remain steadfast until the end!
July 14, 2017
Happily Ever After.
This series just keeps getting better and better. From the first paragraphs to the last I was sucked into the vortex of Jodi's mind. Hope is hands down one of the most feisty characters I have ever read. Rather than falling into the typical stereotype of waiting for the prince to come and whisk her away to lives happily ever land, she carves her storybook ending. Her wit, and joy are delightful. Especially, as her younger years were quite tumultuous. Then there is Beckett. Sweet holy hell. This man is could melt a girl faster than an ice cream cone on a hotter summer day in Arizona. Their dialogue and connection was cute as they grew in their relationship. The entire story kept me from doing anything but eagerly swiping to the next page in order to see what happens next.
I cannot wait until Asher's story. Kudos on another fantastic story Jodi.
This series just keeps getting better and better. From the first paragraphs to the last I was sucked into the vortex of Jodi's mind. Hope is hands down one of the most feisty characters I have ever read. Rather than falling into the typical stereotype of waiting for the prince to come and whisk her away to lives happily ever land, she carves her storybook ending. Her wit, and joy are delightful. Especially, as her younger years were quite tumultuous. Then there is Beckett. Sweet holy hell. This man is could melt a girl faster than an ice cream cone on a hotter summer day in Arizona. Their dialogue and connection was cute as they grew in their relationship. The entire story kept me from doing anything but eagerly swiping to the next page in order to see what happens next.
I cannot wait until Asher's story. Kudos on another fantastic story Jodi.
June 20, 2019
I think I read this book faster than book 1! Needless to say I didn't get much work done the day I read Wrong then Right. Right from the first chapter this book pulled me in. Beck is an Ex Navy SEAL who's at his boss's wedding, sees Hope and hands her a hotel key. Hope is trying to live her life her way without help from anyone. Turns out they sort of need each other and fall in love along the way. Just like book 1 there's a bit of a suspense mystery going on and it will leave you speechless when the truth comes out. Hope has so much humor in her after everything she has been through and going through you can't help but love her as a character. Beck is so broken, but tries hard to be the best he can be, Hope is good for him, but he just can't quite see it. You will love these two and I honestly can't wait to read book 3 now!
November 6, 2019
Moving!
There is so much content in this story. Some of it sad and heartbreaking and the rest a glowing light of hope 😊.
Beckett has demons that are taking away his control and he is on a slippery slope. I liked how even though he found the woman he loved he needed his journey to be completed by himself and not some love saves the day scenario.
Hope had all my love and devotion from page one! Her childhood ..... heartbreaking, however, she had so much positivity and fight. She kept smiling, loving and standing up to her controlling father. Her selflessness, specifically for me, when she left her bad day blanket for Beckett..... honest to goodness tears were running down my face as my heart twisted for both of them.
There is so much content in this story. Some of it sad and heartbreaking and the rest a glowing light of hope 😊.
Beckett has demons that are taking away his control and he is on a slippery slope. I liked how even though he found the woman he loved he needed his journey to be completed by himself and not some love saves the day scenario.
Hope had all my love and devotion from page one! Her childhood ..... heartbreaking, however, she had so much positivity and fight. She kept smiling, loving and standing up to her controlling father. Her selflessness, specifically for me, when she left her bad day blanket for Beckett..... honest to goodness tears were running down my face as my heart twisted for both of them.
November 20, 2016
I have found another favorite author!!!
It's amazing how an author can make you laugh and cry at the same time with just few chosen words, but it happens! And with this book, it happens a lot! This wonderfully amazing read is such a treat, in that you get to feel all the wonderful feelings, there is!
It's such a treat to read about Hope and Beck! Their story is very good, the writing is perfect, and the dialogues are witty and easy flowing, I can't put it down! This couple is sooo adorable and entertaining, I can't get enough of them!
After reading Beck and Hope, I will definitely want to read more of the Scorpion men!
It's amazing how an author can make you laugh and cry at the same time with just few chosen words, but it happens! And with this book, it happens a lot! This wonderfully amazing read is such a treat, in that you get to feel all the wonderful feelings, there is!
It's such a treat to read about Hope and Beck! Their story is very good, the writing is perfect, and the dialogues are witty and easy flowing, I can't put it down! This couple is sooo adorable and entertaining, I can't get enough of them!
After reading Beck and Hope, I will definitely want to read more of the Scorpion men!
February 19, 2018
So wrong, it's RIGHT!!!
I absolutely ADORE Hope!! No wishy washy whiny heroine here..life threw a lot of darkness at her, but she never let life knock her down, she chose light, she was such a beautiful, independent soul, full of brightness and lived up to her name HOPE..and what's not to love about Beckett, a broken man with a huge heart, who feels like he doesn't deserve this light in his darkness...an alcoholic who is fighting his own demons...so beautifully written, you feel Beckett's pain from his childhood, his PTSD, his addiction, and his struggle to believe he deserves to have Hope in his life. Loved this story, look forward to more from Scorpio Security ❤
I absolutely ADORE Hope!! No wishy washy whiny heroine here..life threw a lot of darkness at her, but she never let life knock her down, she chose light, she was such a beautiful, independent soul, full of brightness and lived up to her name HOPE..and what's not to love about Beckett, a broken man with a huge heart, who feels like he doesn't deserve this light in his darkness...an alcoholic who is fighting his own demons...so beautifully written, you feel Beckett's pain from his childhood, his PTSD, his addiction, and his struggle to believe he deserves to have Hope in his life. Loved this story, look forward to more from Scorpio Security ❤
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