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Jack 'Em Up #4.1
Awakening Aubrey
***This book was previously published in Amazon Kindle Worlds***
First love has never been so perfect . . . or so dangerous.
Jude Cortez is a proud soldier, a warrior who protects what he believes in and will fight to the death for what he wants. No Regrets is his life motto.
Just as he’s embarking on the biggest mission of his life, he finds the one girl who’s worth giving it all up for . . .
Aubrey Clemson is a proud tomboy, a fighter who will do anything to make her dreams come true. Life is to be lived and tasted and savored, and she wants it all.
In an unexpected twist of fate, she’s brought along on a work trip that turns into the ride of her life.
When love at first sight turns into sexy nights, hard choices, and a life or death mission, will Jude and Aubrey fight for each other or let their future die?
***Susan Stoker’s Delta Force team are united with my smokin’ hot blue collar guys of Jack ‘Em Up in an explosive new love story as part of the exciting Special Operation Alpha World!
First love has never been so perfect . . . or so dangerous.
Jude Cortez is a proud soldier, a warrior who protects what he believes in and will fight to the death for what he wants. No Regrets is his life motto.
Just as he’s embarking on the biggest mission of his life, he finds the one girl who’s worth giving it all up for . . .
Aubrey Clemson is a proud tomboy, a fighter who will do anything to make her dreams come true. Life is to be lived and tasted and savored, and she wants it all.
In an unexpected twist of fate, she’s brought along on a work trip that turns into the ride of her life.
When love at first sight turns into sexy nights, hard choices, and a life or death mission, will Jude and Aubrey fight for each other or let their future die?
***Susan Stoker’s Delta Force team are united with my smokin’ hot blue collar guys of Jack ‘Em Up in an explosive new love story as part of the exciting Special Operation Alpha World!
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2018
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About the author
Shauna Allen
51 books334 followersShauna grew up an only child with two open and loving parents in Central Texas. She’s married to her high school sweetheart and is the mother to three fantastic children, including one she recently sent off to the Air Force.
When she’s not reading or writing, Shauna is a freelance editor and lover of all things Gerard Butler.
She also writes Contemporary YA under the pen name SC Montgomery.
Shauna would love for you to visit her at her website at: www.shaunaallen.com
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When she’s not reading or writing, Shauna is a freelance editor and lover of all things Gerard Butler.
She also writes Contemporary YA under the pen name SC Montgomery.
Shauna would love for you to visit her at her website at: www.shaunaallen.com
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/shauna.allen.12
Twitter : http://tiny.cc/s0dlmw
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August 31, 2019
Awakening Aubrey is by Shauna Allen. It is the first book in the Special Forces Operation Alpha series. This book is quick and easy to read and since it is predicable, you don’t have to worry about it ending badly. The predictability is the good thing about these books. The way they go about getting to the ending is the exciting part.
Jude Cortez is proud to be a soldier, even an MP, and he has put in for acceptance to become a Ranger. He certainly hopes this will come true for him. From the age of 10, he has been on the straight and narrow path and stayed out of trouble so he could be accepted to this program. His neighbor had offered to intervene on his behalf; but Jude refused any preferential treatment. He really wasn’t sure what his neighbor did; but he knew it was top secret. His neighbor, Fletch, asked him if he could use his garage to start rebuilding his 68 Charger. Since Jude was interested in rebuilding cars, he had purchased this house because of the garage set up. It had a lift and everything needed for cars. He offered to help Fletch as well. Fletch thought and called in some help from his friends who owned a garage in another city. They came down to help.
When the guys came down to help, they brought an apprentice with them. An unlikely apprentice- a girl. Aubrey Clemson was an unusual girl. She loved to tinker with cars and her dream was to own her own shop one day. Meanwhile, she worked with her brother-in-law in his shop.
Jude was immediately attracted to Aubrey but knew he had to restrain himself. Her Brother-in-law was here as well as other men who knew her and protected her. Besides, he would have behaved anyway because that was the way his Mother had taught him. He could appreciate her though. For as long as she is here, that is.
Can dreams come true? However, the road to true love definitely doesn’t run smoothly.
Jude Cortez is proud to be a soldier, even an MP, and he has put in for acceptance to become a Ranger. He certainly hopes this will come true for him. From the age of 10, he has been on the straight and narrow path and stayed out of trouble so he could be accepted to this program. His neighbor had offered to intervene on his behalf; but Jude refused any preferential treatment. He really wasn’t sure what his neighbor did; but he knew it was top secret. His neighbor, Fletch, asked him if he could use his garage to start rebuilding his 68 Charger. Since Jude was interested in rebuilding cars, he had purchased this house because of the garage set up. It had a lift and everything needed for cars. He offered to help Fletch as well. Fletch thought and called in some help from his friends who owned a garage in another city. They came down to help.
When the guys came down to help, they brought an apprentice with them. An unlikely apprentice- a girl. Aubrey Clemson was an unusual girl. She loved to tinker with cars and her dream was to own her own shop one day. Meanwhile, she worked with her brother-in-law in his shop.
Jude was immediately attracted to Aubrey but knew he had to restrain himself. Her Brother-in-law was here as well as other men who knew her and protected her. Besides, he would have behaved anyway because that was the way his Mother had taught him. He could appreciate her though. For as long as she is here, that is.
Can dreams come true? However, the road to true love definitely doesn’t run smoothly.
July 15, 2016
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This book was great! Shauna Allen takes some of her characters from the Jack 'Em Up series and merges them beautifully with characters from Susan Stokers' Special Forces. Aubrey is a beautiful, spirited tomboy with a gift for fixing cars. Jude is amazing. He's an honorable military man with a life motto of No regrets. He follows his instincts and goes after what he wants with everything he's got. The two of them together explode with life. And when Jude speaks Spanish to Aubrey? Wow! It's enough to make any sensible girl swoon. Like the other books in the Jack 'Em Up series, there is a lot of laughter, but there are also some really deep moments that make you want to hold your loved ones a little closer and never, ever take life for granted.
This book was great! Shauna Allen takes some of her characters from the Jack 'Em Up series and merges them beautifully with characters from Susan Stokers' Special Forces. Aubrey is a beautiful, spirited tomboy with a gift for fixing cars. Jude is amazing. He's an honorable military man with a life motto of No regrets. He follows his instincts and goes after what he wants with everything he's got. The two of them together explode with life. And when Jude speaks Spanish to Aubrey? Wow! It's enough to make any sensible girl swoon. Like the other books in the Jack 'Em Up series, there is a lot of laughter, but there are also some really deep moments that make you want to hold your loved ones a little closer and never, ever take life for granted.
July 13, 2016
Shauna Allen has blended her Jack 'Em Up series with Susan Stokers's Special Forces series and characters. I love both of these series so getting to read this story was a treat.
Aubrey is a red headed firecracker. I love her feisty go get em attitude and what she wants is Jude. Jude is a hot, sexy military man. He happens to meet Aubrey by chance when he is helping out a friend. There chemistry is combustible and the build up in their story is amazing. Even though, this is a novella nothing seems rushed.
Shauna has once again given us a well written story with lovable characters, as well as appearances from some of my old favorites.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Aubrey is a red headed firecracker. I love her feisty go get em attitude and what she wants is Jude. Jude is a hot, sexy military man. He happens to meet Aubrey by chance when he is helping out a friend. There chemistry is combustible and the build up in their story is amazing. Even though, this is a novella nothing seems rushed.
Shauna has once again given us a well written story with lovable characters, as well as appearances from some of my old favorites.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 26, 2016
Aubrey is a fiery red head who works on cars with her fellow mechanics from Jake 'Em Up garage. She's just one of the boys, or is she. She goes with her team to work on a restoration project off site for Fletch. Fletch has been in several of the Susan Stoker Special Forces collections. You'll fall in love and want to read the other books he's in.
When they pull up in from of Jude's home, Aubrey falls head over heels. She's young and he's trying to become a Ranger in the Army. They have a few miss communications along the way. When Aubrey becomes part of a bad situation, Jude goes out of his mind. He knows what he has to do.
Aubrey won't allow him to give up on his dream. Will he anyway to stay with her? Read and find out.
When they pull up in from of Jude's home, Aubrey falls head over heels. She's young and he's trying to become a Ranger in the Army. They have a few miss communications along the way. When Aubrey becomes part of a bad situation, Jude goes out of his mind. He knows what he has to do.
Aubrey won't allow him to give up on his dream. Will he anyway to stay with her? Read and find out.
July 22, 2016
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is a blending of Shauna Allen's Jack Em' Up crew and Susan Stokers Special Forces series. Aubrey Clemson a young inexperienced woman, but an incredible mechanic, is brought along with the Jack Em Up crew for a special project that happens to be at Jude Cortez's home. Even though neither of them was looking for true love, that's exactly what they found. This is an incredible novella, that reads like a full novel. I couldn't put it down! I'm definitely going to have to check out Susan Stokers series now!
This is a blending of Shauna Allen's Jack Em' Up crew and Susan Stokers Special Forces series. Aubrey Clemson a young inexperienced woman, but an incredible mechanic, is brought along with the Jack Em Up crew for a special project that happens to be at Jude Cortez's home. Even though neither of them was looking for true love, that's exactly what they found. This is an incredible novella, that reads like a full novel. I couldn't put it down! I'm definitely going to have to check out Susan Stokers series now!
July 22, 2016
Aubrey is determined to make something of herself. When Jude meets Aubrey, he can't help but feel attracted to her. Everything is going so good. So when a life or death situation happens, will it end what they started? An emotional and gripping story that will keep you captivated! I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 22, 2016
Outstanding
I loved this story, Susan Stokers Kindle world has introduced me to many new authors that I like. This is Jude(army MP) friends with rangers from Susan's books. Jude meets Aubrey thru these guys who come help his friend fix up his own classic car. Lots of excitement, couple surprises, romance with a great ending.
I loved this story, Susan Stokers Kindle world has introduced me to many new authors that I like. This is Jude(army MP) friends with rangers from Susan's books. Jude meets Aubrey thru these guys who come help his friend fix up his own classic car. Lots of excitement, couple surprises, romance with a great ending.
December 20, 2017
Aubrey is determined to make something of herself. When Jude meets Aubrey, he can't help but feel attracted to her. Everything is going so good. So when a life or death situation happens, will it end what they started? An emotional and gripping story that will keep you captivated!
July 26, 2016
Special Forces: Awakening Aubrey
Another great book in the Special Forces in ( kindle words) and now I have to get Aubrey's brothers book so I can see what they are like and cannot wait for the Creed Series to come out.
Another great book in the Special Forces in ( kindle words) and now I have to get Aubrey's brothers book so I can see what they are like and cannot wait for the Creed Series to come out.
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July 25, 2016Loved it
Young love, suspenseful, and a car being worked on. Great read can't go wrong with reading this one in kindle world
Young love, suspenseful, and a car being worked on. Great read can't go wrong with reading this one in kindle world
July 26, 2016
Loved this book. Read quite a few of her books now and all of them are great. A brilliant storyline bringing in characters from other series. A must read.
July 25, 2016
Loved it sweet fast paced
January 15, 2019
This is a great cross over between Susan Stoker’s series and Shauna Allen’s own Jack ‘em Up series. Jude and Aubrey are so sweet and wonderful together, a true first love story. Ms. Allen also integrates Fletch and his guys and Jesse and his crew splendidly in this read. It is entertaining to see them all interact working to restore Fletch’s ’68 Charger as well as working together as a team to assist in a hostile situation that could prove fatal for someone close to them all. While working on the restoration Jude and Aubrey meet and form an instant connection neither is expecting. Each is working towards fulfilling their own dreams and a relationship was not in the plans. However, it is strong and electrifying and neither wants to let it go but they are both concerned about it lasting. An intense situation puts things in perspective for them both and opens their eyes to the possibility of their happily ever after. All the characters in this short read are amazing as well as the story in itself. There is plenty of action, suspense, danger, fun, family and romance flowing through the pages that will pull you in and hold your interest until the end.
October 8, 2017
A short read that is full of angst and romance. I know Aubrey from one of Shauna Allen's other series and couldn't wait to see her find her love. Since it is a short novella Aubrey and Jude's love is fast and furious. I won't give too much away except to say this was full of romance, sexiness, a lot of hot alpha males, and at the end some angst thrown in.
August 13, 2018
2 people from different cultures meet and fall in love She's a 19 yr old civilian and he's 24 yr old army MP. Her and her male family members come down to look at his neighbors charger to restore it, the neighbor is Fletcher. Towards the end of the book is when the action takes place, otherwise pretty slow.
December 29, 2019
Good read
Jude took one look at Aubrey and knew she was the one. Aubrey thought Jude was cute and sexy. After only a couple dates they were really into each other. Then Aubrey asked into a hostage situation and Jude was afraid he had lost her. Jude had been accepted into ranger school and Aubrey wanted to finish her schooling.
Jude took one look at Aubrey and knew she was the one. Aubrey thought Jude was cute and sexy. After only a couple dates they were really into each other. Then Aubrey asked into a hostage situation and Jude was afraid he had lost her. Jude had been accepted into ranger school and Aubrey wanted to finish her schooling.
February 28, 2019
Romance and Action
Expertly written with old and new characters. Very little sexual content. More romance than sex and some action during a hostage situation to liven things up. I really enjoyed this on.
Expertly written with old and new characters. Very little sexual content. More romance than sex and some action during a hostage situation to liven things up. I really enjoyed this on.
June 3, 2019
Jude and Aubrey meet when the Jack Em Up crew come to help Fletch with his car. The attraction is hot but they both worry about what will happen when the crew goes back. Will they be able to figure out how to make it work?
January 10, 2021
Good story!
I don't know how I managed to miss reading Awakening Aubrey on my first read of this series by Shauna Allen, I'm so glad I decided to do a re read! This is a really good book, good storyline and plenty of action.
I don't know how I managed to miss reading Awakening Aubrey on my first read of this series by Shauna Allen, I'm so glad I decided to do a re read! This is a really good book, good storyline and plenty of action.
November 18, 2017
Enjoyable!! This story is a fast-paced, sexy and compassionate. Jude and Aubrey are perfect for each other.
April 15, 2018
Sweet
Loved this one. Jude was so sweet. All my Deltas and a new series to look up. Jack me up, baby.
Loved this one. Jude was so sweet. All my Deltas and a new series to look up. Jack me up, baby.
June 9, 2018
This was a fun short book that had us revisiting Fletch and Emily. I really enjoyed it even though it was fast paced it still meshed well together.
August 16, 2018
Mainly a romance
This book is almost entirely a romance just a touch of excitement. The characters are enjoyable but I prefer more suspense and action.
This book is almost entirely a romance just a touch of excitement. The characters are enjoyable but I prefer more suspense and action.
November 1, 2018
Great
O m g a great read enjoyable holds your attention intriguing and I would totally recommend reading it and the other books
O m g a great read enjoyable holds your attention intriguing and I would totally recommend reading it and the other books
January 30, 2019
A fun love story
Aubrey is a fiesty little red head and when she meets Jude the chemistry is through the roof! An enjoyable read with some exciting twists to keep it interesting
Aubrey is a fiesty little red head and when she meets Jude the chemistry is through the roof! An enjoyable read with some exciting twists to keep it interesting
October 25, 2019
Military Romance
I read Shauna’s Jack Em Up series and throughly enjoyed reading Jude and Aubrey. I look forward to reading the other Special Forces books.
I read Shauna’s Jack Em Up series and throughly enjoyed reading Jude and Aubrey. I look forward to reading the other Special Forces books.
April 16, 2021
This is on the 13/04/21 read...
Nice enough, but still felt a little... shallow? Also... the timeline of the previous books are a little confusing... Aubrey was 15 when she met Rachel... now she's nearly 20... but Rachel & Jesse's kid is still a baby... tres confusing.
Did like the SS team involvement... that felt perfectly right.
Nice enough, but still felt a little... shallow? Also... the timeline of the previous books are a little confusing... Aubrey was 15 when she met Rachel... now she's nearly 20... but Rachel & Jesse's kid is still a baby... tres confusing.
Did like the SS team involvement... that felt perfectly right.
August 29, 2021
Ok fast read
Cute story very simple . Glossed over some of the getting to know you parts that make you fall in love with the characters
Cute story very simple . Glossed over some of the getting to know you parts that make you fall in love with the characters
December 11, 2021
This is a great crossover between Susan Stoker’s series and Shauna Allen’s own Jack ‘em Up series. Jude and Aubrey are so sweet and wonderful together, a true love at first sight story.
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