Being granted a second chance at life and a first time at love was every man’s dream, but for Ace it came with a price. AceBy all rights, he should be dead. Serving ten years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit had affected him in ways he couldn’t begin to understand. He’d rolled out of the slammer and into a revenge plot that almost got him killed. By the grace of God, when he’d hit rock … the grace of God, when he’d hit rock bottom, one person reached out a helping hand.
A beautiful redhead with a penchant for mischief took a shine to him and then disappeared, leaving behind only her number scribbled recklessly on his arm. Assuming he can make out all the numbers, he just might have a chance at something amazing.
Barbara
Finally divorcing her narcissistic husband was the best choice Barbara ever made. After living under his control for seven long years, she might have gone a little wild for a minute, what with jumping the hot biker and all. None of that mattered, though, because today was the day she got herself back on track.
After being given the opportunity to excavate a small cache of fossils in a remote area, Barbara is horrified to discover she’s inadvertently led a small team of her archeology students into danger. When they stumble on a secret dumping site of a vicious serial killer, Ace, the big, handsome biker takes charge. But she may have gotten herself and her students into more danger than even he can handle.
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Loving this book so far. I will update my review as soon as I’m finished.
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I loved this book. I will say that even though there were times that I really wanted to smack Ace in the end I really liked him.
Ace has had a really tough life and is now trying to just make ends meet and get over his past the best way he can. However, how can this happen when all he ever sees is his evil twin brother when he looks at himself and when others look at him all they see is the “ugly”? Ace is really a bada** biker that will not put up with anyone’s sh**. When he ends up injured his goes to the club’s doctor and meets Barbara.
Barbara may have had it easy but she did not have the best marriage to her cheating ex-husband. When she is finally free and starting her life on her own she meets Ace and things get hot quick.
When Barbara gets the chance to dig for fossils with a few of her students she jumps at the chance. However, this chance soon because a nightmare. How will Barbara and Ace be able to keep everyone alive? Also, will Ace be able to get over his past to have a future with the one person that truly sees him for him?
J.C. Valentine has a way with words because I did not want this book to end!!! She was able to have me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen. These characters like all of her characters have a way of staying with you after you have finished the book.
I cannot wait to see what she comes up with rest in the Blind Jacks MC series.
Loving this series! We met Ace and Barbara in the last book Fighting Dirty. Totally opposites but make a great couple. A badass biker meets an archaeology professor. An entertaining sexy story filled with action, suspense and danger. What’s not to love. Can’t wait for more in this series. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
After being under her husbands thumb for far too many years Barbara has finally decided her time of being a victim of his control is over, they are divorced now, and she intends to grasp this new chance at life with both hands and make the most of it. Now if only she could get him to understand that they are over, and he has no bearing on her life or decisions she makes now. With this new lease on life she has decided to focus her attention on her work, she is an archaeologist and teacher, and she has just been given special permission to take her students to a site to dig up fossils, but their little trip hits a snag when they wind up discovering a serial killers dumping area. Now she finds herself in danger all over again…
Ace has never been able to forget the time he spent with a gorgeous redhead who rocked his world, and ruined him for any other woman. His friends keep trying to put woman on his path at the compound, but he sends them all packing, there is only one woman he wants and he has the perfect plan to win her heart. But he never expected his plan to involve keeping her safe from the danger she currently stumbled into…
Ace Of Hearts is a pulse pounding romantic thriller that is sure to keep readers on their toes, and teetering on the edge of their seats the whole way through!! I thoroughly enjoyed this newest installment in the Blind Jacks series, it was a good mix of steamy and suspenseful, and the characters were superbly crafted. I highly recommend you get your hands on this one, these wonderful characters will pull you into their world and have you never wanting to leave them!
I requested an advanced copy of this title and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
Ace of Hearts is the third book in the Blind Jacks MC series, while this book can be read as a standalone I will mention that the initial meeting of Ace and Barbara took place in book 2, Fighting Dirty, but it is discussed in this book on how they met….and what a first encounter it was!
Ace and Barbara’s story is one of suspense, romance, acceptance and love. Barbara takes her students on a dig for fossils where they uncover a few bodies, and they are not of the prehistoric kind either, to say this was a bit unexpected for her students would be an understatement. Instead of finding some fossils and calling it a day they are now in danger because whomever left the bodies there surely wouldn’t let them just walk away with that knowledge, so Ace and his Blind Jacks brothers step up to the plate and help Barbara and her students out.
My heart broke a few times while reading Ace’s story, first off he is an identical twin and his brother was a bad apple to say the least. Ace spent ten years in prison for a crime committed by his brother and if that isn’t bad enough wait until you read about the really horrible things his brother did. Ace holds onto his brothers bad doings as a reflection of how he failed him, Ace has a poor self image and the women at the clubhouse…yes the whores….don’t like looking at him and turn away in disgust, it’s no wonder the poor guy thinks he’s hideous. But it takes a woman like Barbara to show how desirable and lovable he really is.
Now that I got one of the stories I was most looking forward to, I am hoping Darkness gets his HEA next. But I am also looking foreword to Cork, Peb, and hopefully even Jack getting their own HEA’s. I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good suspenseful story with a troubled Hero and a down to earth heroine that sees past all the surface and gets to the truly good stuff. Happy Reading!
The Acknowledgment is a reminder that authors are human just like us. They have feelings too.
Jeremy “Ace” Strond seems to be mad at the world – or at least the world he lives in. Barbara Reynolds can’t seem to get rid of her past. Our author is very good at having that past keep popping up. She’s also very good at creating some hot and steamy scenes.
We have characters from the first two books in the Blind Jacks MC series that appear here. You don’t need to read them first but if you want to know more about the people that make up this MC at some point you may want to find the time to catch up. What’s nice about this club is that they care about people and are willing to go out of their way and give them a helping hand.
You will find that this author goes the extra mile for her readers. She could have just gone on and developed the relationship between Ace and Barbara. But she has created a mystery that will have you turning the page because you won’t want to miss a thing. Plus the mystery puts us in Ace’s wheelhouse. Everything moves smoothly to a happy ending and a slight hint that there’s more to come from the Blind Jacks.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
: 3.75 stars–ACE OF HEARTS is the third installment in J. C. Valentine’s contemporary, adult ACE OF HEARTS erotic, MC romance series. This is MC member Jeremy ‘Ace’ Strong, and archaeology professor Dr. Barbara Reynolds’ story line. ACE OF HEARTS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.
NOTE: Due to the story line content, there may be some issues for more sensitive readers.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Ace and Barbara) ACE OF HEARTS follows the building relationship between MC member Jeremy ‘Ace’ Strond, and archaeology professor Dr. Barbara Reynolds. Months earlier, visiting her friend Dr. Lynn Snyder at the local ER, Professor Barbara Reynolds found herself face to face with a scarred, tattooed, sexy biker who had been shot in an encounter with a rival MC. Enter Jeremy ‘Ace’ Strond, the man who would turn Barbara’s world upside down. Unable to forget the woman he met, Ace goes in search of our story line heroine only to find himself registered to take one of her archaeology classes in order to get closer to the woman that stole his heart. A field trip to excavate fossils found more than just the petrified remains of animals and bugs, but a dump site for a number of bodies linked to a local gang. What ensues is the building relationship between Ace and Barbara, and the threats and violence against the members of the excavation team who are caught up in a war, not of their making.
Ace struggles with finding his place amongst the Blind Jacks MC after serving ten years for a crime he did not commit. Ever vigilant against the possible repercussions of his time served, Ace finds himself the odd-man out whenever the Blind Jacks must deal with law enforcement, and rival gangs. Barbara Reynolds is recently divorced but that hasn’t stopped her former husband from pushing the boundaries of their non-relationship, With Ace the new man in her life, Barbara discovers just how far her ex is willing to go to get her back.
There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters including Sargent-At-Arms Ryder Staunton, and registered nurse Tiffany Stone,
Blind Jacks’ president Darwin ‘Darkness’ Dawson, prospect Cork and his younger brother IT expert Peb, Hickory, Tank, and club wh*re Alyssa; Tiffany’s ex Stuart Chamberlain, Ryder’s parents Ven and Lily, as well as Ryder’s younger sister Rose, an assortment of Blind Jacks members and wanna-be’s, and a number of students who signed up for the archaeological dig. The requisite evil has many faces including Barbara’s ex-husband David Reynolds, the Seven-six and Outlanders MC.
ACE OF HEARTS is a story with graphic language, and text (including references to abuse and neglect) that may not be suitable for all readers. The premise is entertaining that is a little slow out of the gate but picks up quickly as the story line progresses; the romance is provocative and seductive, quick to build including a sexy erotic, first encounter; the characters are tough, spirited and edgy. ACE OF HEARTS is a dramatic, passionate and captivating story line.
I have been waiting for Ace’s story and it did not disappoint! We first met Ace when he got out of prison and wanted revenge for his brother’s murder. He learned the truth behind his brother’s actions and made peace with the Blind Jacks MC and was invited to join them. He has felt alone and judged because of what his twin brother was. When he meets a sexy professor who sees him for who he truly is, the sparks fly. Ace is so protective of Barbara but she is so strong herself. I really enjoyed their story and the suspense that brought them together. This was another thrilling and steamy story that kept me totally engaged from start to finish. It was also fun reconnecting with the Blind Jacks members we met previously and being introduced to a couple new characters. This is a fun and exciting series and I can’t wait for more!
I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
Ace is the third book in J.C. Valentine’s Blind Jacks MC Series. You probably want to read the first two books in this series before reading Ace so you are familiar with the member of the MC and what they have been through.
Ace by all rights should be dead. Serving ten years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit had affected him in ways he couldn’t understand. He’d rolled out of the slammer and into a revenge plot that almost got him killed. By the grace of God, when he had hit rock bottom one person reached out a helping hand. A beautiful redhead with a penchant for mischief took a shine to him and then disappeared leaving behind only her number scribbled recklessly on his arm. Assuming he can make out all the numbers, he just might have a chance at something amazing.
Barbara has finally divorced her narcissistic husband. It was the best choice Barbara ever made. After living under his control for seven long years, she might have gone a little wild for a minute, what with jumping the hot biker and all. None of that mattered though, because today was the day she got herself back on track. After being given the opportunity to excavate a small cache of fossils in a remote area, Barbara is horrified to discover sh has inadvertently led a small team of her archaeology students into danger. When they stumble on a secret dumping site of a vicious serial killer, Ace the big, handsome biker takes charge. But she may have gotten herself and her students into more danger than even he can handle.
This is my favorite book so far in this series. I loved me some Ace. Holy smoking hot biker for sure. We first met Ace in Fighting Dirty when he was after Rider to get revenge for his brother’s murder. And, we also got a glimpse of Barb from the retelling by Ace of what happened when he went to the Doc’s office to get patched up. Now though Tiffany has given Ace to see the Dr that he can’t get out of his head by paying for and enrolling him in a class at the local college. Oh did I mention she is a professor and not a medical doctor. They are so happy to see each other again but there are rules that she isn’t willing to break. However she thinks that Ace never called or sent her a text and this starts the getting familiar with Barb’s ex. Now that they are taking their time to get to know each other they are falling fast which messes with Ace’s head and when you read the book you will see why. Now out on what should have been an amazing dig with members of her class, they all run upon a secret dumping ground full of bodies and Ace is the first to jump into action. He takes all the students and Barb back to the clubhouse to protect them until they can figure out exactly what or who they are dealing with and if there will be blow back from them finding the site. I am telling you now, try as you may your never going to figure it all out. I was honestly floored at what was actually going on. This book was so good and your going to fall so in love with Ace. I even liked Barb and I had a really great time reading this book. There is just enough of a what is going on and a whole lot of lust that you keep reading straight through until you finish the book. If your a MC lover Ace is a book that you do not want to miss.
I have enjoyed each and every book in this series. We got to meet a little of Ace and Barbara in the previous book. I just loved reading about their first meet. These two were so meant for each other.
Barbara to a certain degree was starting her life over. She was starting to learn to live again. After getting out of a bad marriage she deserved to have her freedom. I have to think everything she went through made her the strong woman she was.
You can not help but fall in love with Ace. You also could not help but feel for everything he has been through. He had been through so much due to his twin. His body was scared and he felt no woman wanted to be with him because of that. Though he had his brothers he still felt like he was alone.
I loved the chemistry between Barbara and Ace. These two had just what the other one needed. It is not long before trouble finds it way to Barbara and Ace. I love how Ace and the MC were willing to step up and help.
This is s great story and glad I got a chance to read the book
ACE OF HEARTS by J.C. Valentine is book Three in the Blind Jacks MC. This is the story of Ace and Barbara. I have read the previous books but feel this can be a standalone book.
Ace has been through a lot of things…one really hard one was serving time in prison for something he didn’t do for years. Now he is out he is somewhat lost if not for his fellow brothers in the MC Gang. On a chance meeting he meets Barbara and is quickly attracted to her.
Barbara is getting over a harsh marriage and divorce. When she goes a little wild after meeting Ace but she brings it back in to be once more the professional person she wants to be. But she ends up meeting Ace again after he takes to find her at college. Then something else happen that has put their lives in dangers…but Ace is going to protect her at all cost.
Really exciting read…loved it!
Ace has weathered many challenges in his life. The toughest is how he believes everyone around him perceives him based on his scars and the hurt caused by his twin brother. When he meets Barbara, she sees the man inside, the one that would lay down his life for someone he loves with a true sense of loyalty and compassion. He is encouraged to enroll in Barbara’s class which leads them on an archeological dig that lands them in the middle of a strange mystery. Barbara has finally left her cheating husband and is standing on her own. Ace is proving a wonderful new opportunity for her and a great person to lean on when trouble finds her. I love the crew at Blind Jacks. Even as this story focuses on Ace and Barbara, there are layers added with the other members that gives this series a wonderful depth. Of course, the off-the-charts chemistry, both emotional and sexual, kept me captivated too.