Jaded Until Jax

Theresa Paolo

Nov 2019 · Red Maple Falls Book 10 · TMP Books Inc.

About this ebook

Return to Red Maple Falls for this newest installment to the steamy small-town series where a wounded Marine and a grieving single mother help each other find light in the darkness.

Being a Marine is all Jax Marshall knows, but a tragic event has him honorably discharged from the service and back in the last place he wanted to be--his hometown. Struggling to come to terms with his injury while dealing with PTSD, his life is further rocked when his younger siblings are less than welcoming. Encouragement from his eldest sister provides him with the push he needs to give therapy one more shot. Not once expecting that decision to change his life.

Kristen Morgan never imagined she would be a single working mom, but a house fire left her widowed and grappling to rebuild life for her and her two boys. In the midst of a panic attack while waiting for her son to finish his therapy session,she strikes up a conversation with a handsome, brooding ex-Marine who turns out to be a complete jerk.

As their encounters become more civil and the attraction too hard to ignore, these two broken hearts begin to find comfort in each other. But when one of them ends up in danger, they have to decide if being together is worth the fight.

Ratings and reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed this new "Red Maple Falls" story. It's Jax and Kristen's story, a single mother and a wounded Marine. They don't get off to a good start but quickly become friends and then so much more. I love the dialogue! This is such a good story that is a touch emotional. As these two struggle to move past tragedy they find something special. It's nicely developed and well written. I love the characters and the chemistry is definitely undeniable.

One of my favorites of the Marshall family, and a great book on the realistic view on mental illness and PTSD. Loved all the characters (the kids were fantastic!) and can't wait to spend more time in this small town. Love, love, love!

Overall a great book I enjoyed reading. I had a great time getting to know the well developed characters with plenty chemistry between them. The easy flow of the storyline kept me interested to the last page. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Theresa Paolo lives in Long Island, NY with her fiancé and their fish. She writes steamy small-town romances with sassy heroines, sexy heroes and feisty townspeople. When she's not writing, she's reading, brewery hopping, or daydreaming. She loves coffee, all things Christmas and fall, and making lists.

She also writes YA romance under Tessa Marie.