Walk The Line

J. kenner

Jul 2018 · Man of the Month Book 12 · Martini & Olive

About this eBook

Elena is too young for me, not to mention she’s my boss’s daughter, and she babysits my kid.

That’s beyond complicated. Especially since I’m not in the market for a relationship—but I can’t deny the attraction that sizzles between us.

 

I need to ignore it. A single dad, all I want is to take care of my little girl, do my job, and enjoy my friends. Anything more is asking for complications I can’t afford. Asking to be hurt again.

 

Trouble is, I want her, too. And when our flirty sparks turn to flames, I give in to temptation. Our secret fling is scorching hot, better than I’d even imagined.

 

But secrets get out, and I could lose my job and my reputation.

 

And I’m starting to realize she’s the one thing I’m not willing to lose.

Who’s Your Man of the Month?

When a group of fiercely determined friends realize their beloved hang-out is in danger of closing, they take matters into their own hands to bring back customers lost to a competing bar. Fighting fire with a heat of their own, they double down with the broad shoulders, six-pack abs, and bare chests of dozens of hot, local guys who they cajole, prod, and coerce into auditioning for a Man of the Month calendar.

But it’s not just the fate of the bar that’s at stake. Because as things heat up, each of the men meets his match in this sexy, flirty, and compelling binge-read romance series of twelve novels releasing every other week from New York Times bestselling author J. Kenner.

“With each novel featuring a favorite romance trope—beauty and the beast, billionaire bad boys, friends to lovers, second chance romance, secret baby, and more—this series hits the heart and soul of romance.” — New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips

Each book is a STANDALONE romance with an HEA and an overarching story about the friends and the bar. Totally hot and utterly binge-worthy!

Down On Me

Hold On Tight

Need You Now

Start Me Up

Get It On

In Your Eyes

Turn Me On

Shake It Up

All Night Long

In Too Deep

Light My Fire

Walk The Line

Ratings and reviews

This was a great ending to this amazing series by J. Kenner. I've enjoyed every single book in the Man of the Month series and this one was not an exception. It was fun, romantic and a little bit suspenseful and that made it just the perfect summer read :) I've been wanting to read Brent's story pretty much from the very start. With him being a single dad with an adorable daughter, I knew that the story will be one of the best. And it will take an exceptional woman to heal the heartbreak left after Brent's ex-wife's betrayal and abandonment. And Elena is just the right woman for that. She is beautiful both inside and out and with her soft nature she wins the hearts of both father and daughter and heal the pain and heartbreak in their souls. I am not going to reveal any more than that but I am going to say that you should definitely check this last instalment in the series. And if you haven't already read the other books in the series, don't waste any time and add them to your library :) I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loved this story with Brent and Elena! Seems that all the regulars at The Fix on Sixth knew these two had feelings for each other so it came as no surprise when they acted on their chemistry. Brent has shied away from relationships mainly to protect his young daughter from a "revolving door" of potential mommy-substitutes. As Tyree's daughter, Elena didn't really represent a threat to his stance on dating, since she would be his daughter's babysitter while he worked late nights. I thought their relationship, specifically the amount of time Elena spent at Brent and Faith's house, moved a bit quickly, but I guess if you know, you know. With this being the final book in the series, it was fun to visit with all the previous couples. Since each story in the series is a stand-alone, everything couldn't be smooth sailing. The conflict came in the form of another threat that the bar might still have to close. In the end, I was satisfied with the ending and really enjoyed the epilogue. I'm going to have to reread the "Slice of Life" stories in the Bar Bites cookbook, as those were like extended epilogues for some of our couples. I'm surprised the cookbook wasn't last considering my comment on the epilogues. Enjoyed the whole series!!

WALK THE LINE is the twelfth and final instalment in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult MAN OF THE MONTH erotic, romance novella series focusing on a fund raiser for the popular Austin, Texas bar known as The Fix. This is The Fix’s co-owner and single father, thirty-three year old Brent inclair, and twenty-four year old, grad student Elena Johnson’s story line. WALK THE LINE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary although I recommend reading the series in order for backstory and cohesion. SOME BACKGROUND: The Fix on Sixth, a local Austin hangout and bar, is in desperate need of renovations and a quick influx of cash so a plan is put into motion, by a group of regulars, a plan that includes a Man of the Month calendar competition, a recipe book, and a reality show aimed at rehabbing the bar. Told from dual third person perspectives (Brent and Elena) WALK THE LINE follows the building relationship between Brent Sinclair, and grad student Elena Johnson. As the daughter of his business partner, Elena was off-limits as far as Brent was concerned. The single father to five year old Faith, Brent focused all of his attention on his daughter believing he had no time for the ‘non-essential’ aspects of his life, including a relationship-been there, done that, and has the emotional scars to prove it. But when Faith’s babysitter is unable to fulfill her responsibilities, a newly-unemployed Elena Johnson is perfect for the job. What ensues is the building romance and love between Elena and Brent, and the potential fall-out as Brent begins to have second thoughts about his future, and that of the woman with whom he will fall in love. WALK THE LINE is the culmination of twelve instalments that focus on the rehabbing of The Fix on Sixth; and the struggle to stay one step ahead of an unknown enemy that is quickly escalating threats against the bar. Most of the previous story line couples play secondary and supporting roles (if only by way of mention). Here’s hoping the author advances the series a few years wherein we catch up with all of the couples, as well as Tyree’s son Eli. The premise is fast paced and entertaining; the romance is quick to develop; the characters are colorful and passionate. My only complaint is the quick resolution to the threats against The Fix on Sixth-I was hoping for a little more interaction and detail. Julie Kenner’s MAN OF THE MONTH is a sexy, spicy and inspiring series of quick reads; novella-length tales of heart warming stories and inspiring characters.

About the author

J. Kenner(akaJulie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal,and #1 International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres. Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance,“chicklit”suspense, urban fantasy,  and paranormal mommy lit. JK has been praised by Publishers Weeklyas an author with a“flairfor dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having“corneredthe market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swoon for them.” JK has been a finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award five times, and a winner once, taking home the RITA trophy for her 2014 novel, Claim Me. Before diving into writing full time, JK worked as an attorney in Texas and California where she practiced primarily civil, entertainment, and First Amendment law.  She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats. Visit her website at www.jkenner.com to learn more and to connect with JK through social media!