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Jackson's Trust: A Fourth Down Novel (edition 2016)

by Violet Duke (Author)

Series: Fourth Down (book 1)

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  • Violet Duke kicks off her fun and sexy new Fourth Down series with a heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance between a no-strings-attached sports analyst and the hottest damn tomboy he's ever met.
    It's no secret that sports analyst Jackson Gray doesn't do relationships. What is a secret, however, is the reason why. Jackson's life is . . . complicated. And it doesn't help that his current hands-off "friendship" is with the cute-as-hell new sideline reporter he's assigned to train. Turns out, not only is the woman damn sweet, she also knows as much about football as he does. Like it or not though, Jackson has to remind himself that sex is the only thing he has to offer . . . until now.
    Leila Hart's fast-growing friendship with Jackson is something she'd never risk, no matter how unbelievably seductive the reward. Becoming an NFL sportscaster has always been the goal, and thanks to Jackson's fierce support and mentoring, it all finally seems within reach. Problem is, a girl can only take so much of that sexy-as-sin voice whispering dirty, filthy football stats in her ear before she loses all self-control. A workplace romance with Jackson is a disaster waiting to happen, especially for someone with big dreams . . . and secrets of her own.
    Praise for Jackson's Trust
    "A delightfully fresh read . . . Violet Duke delivers it all in Jackson's Trust!"â??New York Times bestselling author Jen McLaughlin
    "Violet Duke's writing jumps off the page and grabs you from the first sentence. You will love Jackson's Trust."â??New York Times bestselling author Bella Andre
    "Hot, sweet, and filled with tender moments . . . Violet Duke writes heroes who make me swoon!"â??New York Times bestselling author Kendall Ryan
    "Refreshing, steamy, and wonderfully written, Jackson's Trust is a five-star read! Violet Duke's writing is clever, original, and beautiful."â??New York Times bestselling author S. L. Scott
    "I totally love this side of Violet Duke. You still get the same sweet, emotional story but with a little bit of extra sizzle. Jackson's Trust is a must-read novel."â??New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett
    "A well-written insta-attraction between kindred souls . . . For the love of football, Violet Duke has scored with this book. Jackson and Leila are a couple you don't want to miss."â??New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin
    "Written in true Violet Duke fashion, with steamy chemistry, sweet moments, and witty banter."â??New York Times bestselling author Marquita Valentine

    "Sweet, sexy, and sassy! Jackson will melt you, Leila will make you smile, and their romance will warm your heart."â??USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson

    "A swoon-worthy workplace/friends-to-lovers [novel with] just the right mix of romance, laughter, angst and drama . . . This author's writing style is fun and entertaining."â??Once Upon a Book Blog
    "Please, read Jackson's Trust if you want to be blown away by a hot romance between the amazingly sweet Jackson and the cute Leila."â??Chelles Life in Books
    "Besides being a good read in general, this story had some fun side characters that lend themselves to future plots of the series."â??The Romance Factor

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  • Member:Lashea677
    Title:Jackson's Trust: A Fourth Down Novel
    Authors:Violet Duke (Author)
    Info:Loveswept (2016), 244 pages
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    Rating:****
    Tags:first-reads, netgalley

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    Jackson Gray knows a football fan when he sees one and the new sideline reporter, Leila Hart, is just that. There's something about her, and the twinkle in her eye, that draws him to her and when she opens up her witty mouth he's a lost cause, even though he doesn't believe in anything more than one night stands. Leila never intended to develop feelings for a coworker, she's used to guy friends, but Jackson is another man entirely, he believes in her, even though he doesn't know everything about her. When secrets start being out in the open though, Leila and Jackson find themselves more than willing to push past their personal boundaries and enjoy their feelings for one another, both never expecting the other shoe to drop.

    Sports romances can be really awesome or they can be a complete bust, it all depends on the reader and their true knowledge/love of the game and if the writer has really lived up to that sport or made it an after thought. Jackson's Trust is exactly what I would call a great sports romance, as a fan of football (but not over zealous) I really liked that this felt real, for some it may be over the top, but I didn't get lost at all. There wasn't any lengthy play by plays, really just the briefest description of the sport in general and of each character's reactions during big sports moments, but for me that just built up the world of the main characters. I hate when a female character is "such a huge fan," but I can't remember a single time in the book when the character actually seemed to have knowledge of the sport itself. Violet Duke does sports romance fans everywhere justice with Jackson's Trust, because it's all you should ever want out of a sports romance and then some.

    Main characters Leila and Jackson are sort of like mirror images of one another, with equally private secrets and intense love of football, it was almost too good of a match up to be true. However, their slow development of emotions kept me hanging onto their every move. It was the kind of book where I knew something good would come of all the buildup and I wouldn't ditch being this couples third wheel for anything. The best part, though, was how much real life took place for the characters. I didn't feel like I was living in Jackson and Leila's world, I felt like I was living in the world of high stakes sports broadcasting, typical wealthy family drama, and a romance that defied past precedence. Then the secrets come out and I was still hooked, the secrets were good secrets, I could work with them. Totally loved what it did for them as a couple too. Then the big twist comes and, I'm serious about this, I set my Kindle down like it was on fire, repeated nope and no about 100 times, and walked away at 75%. You could not have paid me to finish Jackson's Trust within the first few hours after I reached 75%. I chose bed over reading, I never choose to go to bed over reading. However, like all readers, I have to know what happens and when I opened back up to that 75% mark to finish Jackson's Trust the next morning I got everything out of it I could have hoped for. Yes, the twist is huge, yes I hated it, but oh the things it did for this story and the characters. This book was a huge success in my opinion, because Violet Duke took a handful of cliches and a subject a lot of authors seem to struggle with and provided this piece of writing that stole all my attention and did it so very well. The writing is superb and it's a complete stand-alone novel, I love that.

    Unfortunately, besides the detail that goes into football, there is a lot of detail that goes into the talking scenes between the main characters. Some of it is funny and witty, some of it is downright exhausting. There's a scene, with the use of the word "they," that absolutely made me want to throw a tantrum. It's got a purpose, I totally took from it what Violet was going for, but it was a lot and it got confusing. There's also scenes that I couldn't pinpoint what they were doing for the story, even though they were enjoyable moments. Then the twist comes, and like I said I liked what it did in the end, but it totally came out of left field, you could not have surprised me more. I like surprises, give me twists, but goodness don't toss it in there right after the moment when I was like "I could end the book right now and it would be rainbow and butterflies." Despite my minor complaints, I was really surprised with how great Jackson's Trust was.

    This was my first read by Violet Duke, but I don't plan on it being my last, especially since the sequel to Jackson's Trust is about Bennett, the always obnoxious and completely hilarious best friend of Jackson. I really loved the slow buildup of Jackson's Trust and I can see most of my reader friends loving that too. The characters are all interesting, Violet's unique writing style immerses you right into the story, and I never got bored, that's for sure. ( )
      CarleneInspired | Jun 14, 2019 |
    Life lessons presented in stories of realism wrapped in a hug. That is how I see Violet Duke's stories.
    Jackson's Trust is my reintroduction to Ms. Duke. Her capacity to write strong female characters not afraid of being vulnerable but able to hold their own no matter the obstacles is my favorite aspect of her writing. Through NetGalley I received an ARC of Jackson's Trust in exchange for an honest review. I liked the theme of being true to yourself. That is a great lesson. Leila at heart is a tomboy but outside she sort of struggles to find her place. Jackson is not as carefree as he seems. His deeply buried issues influence his life. What I love about a Violet Duke novel is that there are hidden meanings in every scenario, but there is also flare, charm and great storytelling.
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      Lashea677 | Feb 16, 2019 |
    Wow! Jackson's Trust is a sweet sexy romance. Jackson Gray works at DBC Sports Networks as an analyst. He is also a member of a rich family which is a secret he guards closely since he's afraid he won't be able to tell if someone likes him for himself or for his money. Leila Hart has a brain full of football stats and a lot of knowledge about it but because of her looks, is playing a dumb female so she can get a job with the network. Jackson is afraid to trust her since he has been burnt before but can't get her off his mind. Leila is interested in him but has secrets of his own.

    Violet keeps you guessing. The characters are well fleshed out and complex. Their personalities shine through and the sizzle just bounces off the page. The plot flows quickly but with enough twists & turns to keep you entertained. I couldn't put the book down and even found myself laughing out loud at one point! Great book! ( )
      Pam50627 | Sep 14, 2016 |
    I received an ARC for a honest review.

    You will fall in love with the characters of this book. I laughed out loud at times. The secondary characters have me waiting impatiently for their stories. If you like a book with romance, sex, laughter and some tears. Then you need to read this book. Violet Duke kicked this one through the goalpost! ( )
      DawnlGibbs | Mar 25, 2016 |
    I received a free copy from NetGalley for an honest review. Initially the storyline was intriguing with a girl who knows so much about football but in order to get her dream job, downplays her knowledge. Jackson picks up on it quickly and decides to discover her reasons/secrets. However, towards the latter chapters, it seemed a bit too disjointed and then throwing in the hospitalization scenario seemed a bit far fetched and trying too hard to show that he was in love. ( )
      FReads | Mar 7, 2016 |
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    Fiction. Literature. Romance. HTML:USA TODAY BESTSELLER Violet Duke kicks off her fun and sexy new Fourth Down series with a heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance between a no-strings-attached sports analyst and the hottest damn tomboy he's ever met.
    It's no secret that sports analyst Jackson Gray doesn't do relationships. What is a secret, however, is the reason why. Jackson's life is . . . complicated. And it doesn't help that his current hands-off "friendship" is with the cute-as-hell new sideline reporter he's assigned to train. Turns out, not only is the woman damn sweet, she also knows as much about football as he does. Like it or not though, Jackson has to remind himself that sex is the only thing he has to offer . . . until now.
    Leila Hart's fast-growing friendship with Jackson is something she'd never risk, no matter how unbelievably seductive the reward. Becoming an NFL sportscaster has always been the goal, and thanks to Jackson's fierce support and mentoring, it all finally seems within reach. Problem is, a girl can only take so much of that sexy-as-sin voice whispering dirty, filthy football stats in her ear before she loses all self-control. A workplace romance with Jackson is a disaster waiting to happen, especially for someone with big dreams . . . and secrets of her own.
    Praise for Jackson's Trust
    "A delightfully fresh read . . . Violet Duke delivers it all in Jackson's Trust!"â??New York Times bestselling author Jen McLaughlin
    "Violet Duke's writing jumps off the page and grabs you from the first sentence. You will love Jackson's Trust."â??New York Times bestselling author Bella Andre
    "Hot, sweet, and filled with tender moments . . . Violet Duke writes heroes who make me swoon!"â??New York Times bestselling author Kendall Ryan
    "Refreshing, steamy, and wonderfully written, Jackson's Trust is a five-star read! Violet Duke's writing is clever, original, and beautiful."â??New York Times bestselling author S. L. Scott
    "I totally love this side of Violet Duke. You still get the same sweet, emotional story but with a little bit of extra sizzle. Jackson's Trust is a must-read novel."â??New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett
    "A well-written insta-attraction between kindred souls . . . For the love of football, Violet Duke has scored with this book. Jackson and Leila are a couple you don't want to miss."â??New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin
    "Written in true Violet Duke fashion, with steamy chemistry, sweet moments, and witty banter."â??New York Times bestselling author Marquita Valentine

    "Sweet, sexy, and sassy! Jackson will melt you, Leila will make you smile, and their romance will warm your heart."â??USA Today bestselling author Kelly Jamieson

    "A swoon-worthy workplace/friends-to-lovers [novel with] just the right mix of romance, laughter, angst and drama . . . This author's writing style is fun and entertaining."â??Once Upon a Book Blog
    "Please, read Jackson's Trust if you want to be blown away by a hot romance between the amazingly sweet Jackson and the cute Leila."â??Chelles Life in Books
    "Besides being a good read in general, this story had some fun side characters that lend themselves to future plots of the series."â??The Romance Factor

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