People call me callous. Arrogant. Ruthless. I call myself tenacious. One of the most powerful attorneys in Charleston, I don’t let anyone or anything stand in my way.Until a chance encounter changes everything.One glance.One touch.One night.It only leaves me wanting more.But Grace is off limits. Most people would even say forbidden. Everyone knows an attorney can’t sleep with his client. Too bad … knows an attorney can’t sleep with his client.
Too bad I already did.
And even with the threat of losing everything, I don’t know if I can stop myself from having her again…
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This book will be with me forever. Every word was imprinted on my heart and soul. Every time I read an AL Jackson book I know I know I’m going to be broken. And Ian definitely broke me. His soul is so beautiful. Everything about him shines. Even his imperfections shine as bright as a summer sun.
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A.L. Jackson delivers the most beautiful prose, poetic and descriptive, and a host of characters to fall in love with in All of Me.
Ian is a broken boy who develops into a broken man. His brokenness creates sympathy among readers, and like the heroine, we see his goodness below the cracks. The flashbacks to his youth only serves to develop the sympathy for him. Additionally, we see his cracks mend, we see him gain honor for his atonement, we see him finally find peace and an HEA.
Grace is such a relatable heroine. The way she loves and protects her children, and the desperation she feels to do so resonates. Her family is what Ian needs. She saves him. Makes him better. Allows him to see worth. They save each other.
The pacing of the novel is a bit where things fell apart for me as a reader. The first 50% of the novel was slow for me. I felt like I should love the story. The overall plot is one of my favorite storylines, and I love the primary and secondary characters, but ultimately, this part of the story dragged a bit for me. However, after 50% mark, the story took off. I couldn’t turn pages fast enough. This was the story I wanted, and AL Jackson absolutely delivers.
All of Me is filled with characters you will love, a hero and heroine who love fiercely, and a story that will ultimately be a page turner.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
All Of Me is the second book in the Confessions of the Heart series by A.L. Jackson. This novel can be read as a complete standalone.
In this book we have Ian who is the little brother of Jace, who we met in book #1.
Ian see’s Grace from across the room. He is instantly attracted to her. Grace see’s right through him. She knows he is a player. The last thing she needs is to get wrapped up in someone that will just break her heart again. Grace runs from Ian, only after seeing her ex at the same even.
Ian tracks her down, after the party as she left some items he picked up after she left in such a rush. Grace is attracted to Ian, but she doesn’t want he heart broken again. She has to think of her three kids, Mallory, Sophie Marie, and Thomas.
Grace and Ian have a love me now type of relationship. They both want each other, but, both can’t seem to figure out how to keep this relationship alive if they want it to live. Ian has had his heart crushed a long time ago, and isn’t sure if relationships are really the way to go, other than a love them and leave them type of one night stand he usually has.
Grace needs a lawyer and found out that Ian is one. Grace pleads her case to Ian. Ian doesn’t know what to do. He can’t believe that she didn’t tell him she had children, but, he also can’t believe who she wants him to help her from.
Ian is still the young man who dealt drugs, and did shady things just to get food on his plate. Ian is a man who doesn’t trust anyone.
Ian & Grace have a very push pull relationship. He gives a little, but, then pulls back. She gives a little then pulls back.
I did receive a free ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Nobody writes a selfless hero like AL Jackson! Ian is what book boyfriend dreams are made of. And Grace is one of my favorite heroines that she’s written. Do yourself a favor and read this book!
By far one of AL Jackson best love story to date, if that’s possible.
I was unable to put it down. Ian sexy as anyone has the right to be. And Faith not even looking for love finds it with the wrong guy. What a pair these two make. They had me rooting for them from the beginning.
But their journey isn’t going to be easy. Matter of fact it’s heart-wrenching. It’s riveting. It’s beautiful and I never wanted it to end. Pick up this book you won’t be disappointed.
Loved yet another wonderful story by AL Jackson.
What do we get when we have a successful lawyer whose main focus is to be at the top and a woman who would do anything for her children? This 4.5 stars read was everything and more! It will break you down and your head spinning thanks to the turmoil on what they can and cannot do. This is a story entailing many risks; however, the need for more is the challenge that they will have to face.
The story of Ian Jacobs and Grace Dearborne is one to not take lightly. Their story will take you on an intense journey due to the connections that they are involve with. Their personal life is filled with too many what-if, need to do, eyes being everywhere all the while the must wants in their lives will come at a price. Needless to say their personal life can make or break them.
Throw them in a room together and the room is so intense that it can be cut with a knife. The chemistry between the two is utterly aching in a positive and negative way. The choice is whether it will be worth it at the end. The twists and turns will have you torn and broken and hoping that all will work out in the end. Actions speaks louder than words and it was definitely present in this story. What a roller coaster of a ride!
Ian and Grace’s story stole my heart as these two completely broken people find their healing in each other. I truly wondered if Ian would ever come around to seeing himself of worthy of any kind of love. His walls were so high. Grace continued to love him through all of the heartache and many times he walked away even though she was just as broken. These two were kindred spirits that I completely fell in love with.
AL Jackson never disappoints with her books. Awesome characters with so much heart and soul and of course you will get all of the feels. Great read!
I really don’t know what I was expecting from Ian. I feel like we got to see meet him in All of You but only got a small glimpse into the man he really is. I was blown away when I started reading. I was not expecting this story at all and how it was all brought together. Let me just say I loved how fierce and determined Grace was when we met her, she completely caught me by surprise. I always feel like I’m going to know how the story will play out and how our character are going to become but A.L. Jackson always surprises me in the best ways possible. Ian I felt grew so much in this story from the first moment he meets Grace until the very end I believe he became an entirely different man in all the right ways. They’re relationship was so important to both of them Grace needing someone on her side to help fight for what she knew was right and having Grace bring out all the things good that Ian really needed to see in himself, that he wasn’t living his best possible life. There was so much more to Ian then what he even realized. This is one of those stories you fall in love with and can’t put it down. Everyone could use Ian and Grace in their lives.
Holy crap! This book tore me apart and I loved every heartbreaking minute of it!
Ian and Grace consumed me. This author has a talent for creating characters I love to hate but can’t help to fall in love with. The connection between these two was magnetic. And though Ian seemed callous and uncaring, when his dark past is revealed you can’t help but understand why. I love that Grace is a game changer.
The plot was the ultimate page-turner. It consumed me body and soul. 1-click All of Me NOW!
First the cover is GORGEOUS!!! Grabs your attention and no matter what they say, most readers do judge a book by its cover. If the cover is not great, they tend to bypass it but this cover is O…M….G!!!!
Next, Ian Jacobs is an attorney and has his fair share of troubles. He has a wall built up so high and won’t let anyone close to him. That is until the day Grace crosses his path. Grace has skeletons in her closet as well. She will do anything to protect her 3 children.
This book grabs you and you cannot put it down
I don’t think AL Jacksons capable of writing a book that doesn’t just tear your heart out and wreck your emotions.
All of Me is the second in the Confessions of the Heart series, but can be read as a complete standalone. For those interested in the connection, Ian is Jace’s brother (book one) and takes place after the conclusion of More of You.
Ian has had a hard life. He’s had to fight each and every day. He’s had to do dishonorable things to ensure that he never steps foot back in the life he was born into. But his world is about to get tipped on its axis when he sees her.
Grace, a stunning woman with a heart of gold, fighting to protect her children. A woman in desperate need of an attorney, a woman not expecting the deep connection to Ian. A man that scares and excites her and might be her last and only hope.
All of Me is was emotional from page one. The prologue ensured you started this story on the edge of your seat with a lump in your throat. I loved Ian. I loved every broken piece of him. Damaged heroes are one of my favorite types. There is no way you will walk away from this book without feeling every second of it.
Jackson is a master of drawing out every emotion in her readers and All of Me was an exceptional read. Now bring on Mack’s book!!!
Ian is a man that has been through a lot in life and is not up for letting people into his world. When Grace comes into his life Ian is not sure he has room for everything that she has in his life. Can the man that had a hard child hood move past it and have more to his life.
Ian thinks he is the ultimate screw up and is undeserving of love. His older brother, Jace, knows better but has never been able to convince him otherwise. Through a chance encounter, he finds himself in the arms of an amazingly strong single mom and three awesome kids. This is a story of redemption and finding out what it means to love someone. Grace is in the fight for her life against her beast of an ex-husband. Together they find out all they need is love and hope and a whole lot of courage.
This is Book 2 in the “Confessions of the Heart” Series by A.L. Jackson. This novel can be read as a complete standalone but as Book 1 was also a wonderful read I wouldn’t miss it!!!
This book has it all! Great characters, angst, sexual chemistry, sweetness, suspense….All!
Ian and Grace are both amazing and A.L.Jackson does a great job telling the story from a duel point of view.
Ian is a boy, a hardened man that will show his real personality little by little and only thanks to the love of Grace.
She is an amazing mother that will do everything and anything to protect her three children.
This is a wonderful read and without going into much details I couldn’t put my kindle down and I felt as I was one of the characters!!!
The love scenes were so well done, the chemistry between them was almost unbearable and the romance was just perfect!
Great read!
All of Me was breathtaking, beautiful, poetic and left my heart so full.
Grace is struggling to fight for them, Ian is just like all the other guys.
Their story is Hot, Steamy, Sexy, Sweet, Sad and Amazing.
I don’t even know what to say without giving away all the goods.
Must read for 2018 DEFINITELY!!
LOVED IT
I absolutely loved this story it was everything!!! I fell in love with Ian and Grace their attraction to each other was hot. It also melts your heart when the hero cares for the heroines children. As soon as I started reading chapter 45 I caught on fairly quickly how this wonderful story was going to play out and I was so excited I couldn’t contain myself!!! You will not be disappointed with this story!
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All of Me by A.L. Jackson
All of Me (Confessions of the Heart, #2)
by A.L. Jackson (Goodreads Author)
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Once again AL Jackson proved what an amazing writer she is. This story is beautiful, emotional, intense, captivating, with a great balance of light to the dark.
Both Ian and Grace have pasts and secrets better left buried, but their chance encounter will change everything for them and the direction of their lives.
I started reading just thinking oh sure I read a few chapters but as always I got sucked in and read the night away. She is that good at keeping you guessing until the end and at creating characters that are both flawed and as perfect as can be.
I am always ready for more..so bring on the next book
I couldn’t have been more ready for Ian’s book, but once I started, I realized I wasn’t. It was emotional, intense, and a little heartbreaking. Ian and Grace has instant chemistry, and although both were jaded from their pasts, they were perfect for each other. Even if they didn’t realize it, or even want their connection to happen. Amy definitely has the ability to tell a story, and All Of Me is no different. I was captivated from the first page, and by the end, I wasn’t ready to let this couple go. This is definitely a must read!
4.5 stars for – All of Me – book two in the Confessions of the Heart series by A.L. Jackson. This book is a complete stand-alone but I absolutely loved book one in the series – More Of You – where we first meet the Jacobs brothers and they quickly steal our hearts. This story has everything you have come to know and love about Ms. Jackson’s books with a lot of angst, steamy romance and a bit of the forbidden mixed in too so in other words it is nothing short of fantastic!
Grace Dearborne is in a bad situation needing to find her way out of a marriage to the worst kind of person. All she cares about is her children and will move heaven and earth to make sure they remain with her but her sleazy soon to be ex-husband wants to make her life miserable and contest her custody even trying to have her declared unfit. Grace needs a lawyer fast and wants the best there is, the only problem with this legal shark is the fact she is falling hard and fast for him.
Ian Jacobs makes zero excuses for the way he lives his life – choosing to have no real connections besides his family and few friends and keeping his hook-ups causal at best. His goals have always been work related never personal wanting instead to bury all the scars of his past instead of facing all the pain he and his brother grew up with. Meeting Grace and then her children is changing something deep inside of him. Now Ian is starting to question all the things he thought he wanted and making new plans all over again. This is definitely one you won’t want to miss!!!
4.5 Delicious stars
All of Me might be my new favorite AL Jackson book. It is a forbidden love story, which had me hooked from the prologue until the epilogue (swoon!). Ian is a smoking hot lawyer who is extremely driven and has his eyes set on becoming partner. His focus is obtaining wealth and power and will do anything to achieve this dream until the night when he sets his eyes on Grace. His traumatic past has left him emotionally damaged and keeps everyone at an arm’s length. But there is just something about her that calls to him and makes him want to break all the rules. Grace is trying to fix her life from past mistakes, which continues to haunt her. Her focus is on making that wrong right for her and her family. She just needs a little help from someone. Someone who will give her a second chance to make it right. I absolutely love their story – it’s hot, sexy, passionate, intriguing, with lots of twists and turns that will keep you on your toes and tugs at your heartstrings.
I highly recommend this book. If you have read other AL Jackson books, then you will love this one!