ZachShe was innocent.Passionate.Fierce.After Luna Stone and I went from friends to lovers, my only purpose was showing her how worthy I was. But how could I convince her when I didn’t believe it myself?I craved her touch and her smiles but most of all, her heart.I vowed to protect her and show her father that I could be the man for his daughter.I pushed.She pulled.And when all was said and done, … his daughter.
I pushed.
She pulled.
And when all was said and done, I’d have to go through an even higher power to prove that I deserved her…
Myself.
Luna
He was quiet.
Withdrawn.
Intense.
Zach Porter and I had been friends since we were kids, but it had never amounted to anything more than that. Until now.
But as close as we were getting, he was still closed off.
He protected his heart and put up walls, even though he had no reason to.
He shoved.
I grabbed hold and never let go.
If I didn’t fight for what was ours, he’d succumb to his demons and believe their vicious words telling him that he’s not good enough. To give up.
On us.
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Reader beware, once you start this incredible story, you will not put it down until the end. This is the next generation after King’s Harlots. You won’t need to read King’s Harlots before The Next Generation but I highly recommend it. King’s Harlots is an intensely amazing series and I believe The Next Generation will be just as powerful.
First things first… Zach F’n Porter! *ahhhhh* Even though Coby and Brogan adopted Zach, he reminds me so much of Coby. Zach had a dark childhood and has some really significant demons that he fights daily. It really warms my heart to see how his parents continue to help him through these issues to overcome them. But like most of us, Zach is his own worst enemy. Now to get to Luna. She may just be the most innocent of the bunch. She is sweet but can bring on the sass with the best of them. She has such a kind heart and wants to help anyone she can. Zach and Luna have always been great friends growing up, but now that they are adults, things start to change. They have a passionate connection where the heat continues to build and many times is close to combustion. There is a delicate push and pull between the two as they try to figure out their feelings for each other. There are many things that can go wrong and a lot of outside forces trying to keep them from each other. However, the one thing that can make or break this is Zach. He has to get past himself or this can go all wrong.
This is a powerful story full of love and compassion with a few personal demons thrown in the mix. Bravo, JM! Can’t wait for more!
I literally have no words! Well I do but I am not sure how coherent they are! This book has taken everything from me! Holy mother of God!
Zach has a dark traumatic past, he was adopted by Coby and Brogan what he was younger and the bond between him and Luna has always been there.
But as they get older it evolves into so much more but between interfering friends and a hugely possessive, alpha Dad!! Will it all come crashing down before it even gets off the ground?
Zach truly broke my heart, when I read more about his past before Coby and Brogan…..and Luna is just….beautiful. I have to say though at about 75% I was literally crawling out of my skin, my nerves shot to sh!t, waiting for Stone to lose his sh!t! Luna is his baby girl!! I also wanted to throat punch Ashton on more than one occasion too! Meh!!
When you read this, you will know why?? Freaking amazing start to a second generation series!!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
Zach
She was innocent. Passionate. Fierce. After Luna Stone and I went from friends to lovers, my only purpose was showing her how worthy I was. But how could I convince her when I didn’t believe it myself? I craved her touch and her smiles but most of all, her heart. I vowed to protect her and show her father that I could be the man for his daughter. I pushed. She pulled. And when all was said and done, I’d have to go through an even higher power to prove that I deserved her…Myself.
Luna
He was quiet. Withdrawn. Intense. Zach Porter and I had been friends since we were kids, but it had never amounted to anything more than that. Until now. But as close as we were getting, he was still closed off. he protected his heart and put up walls, even though he had no reason to. He shoved. I grabbed hold and never let go. If I didn’t fight for what was our, he’d succumb to his demons and believe their vicious words telling him that he’s not good enough. To give up. On us.
Oh goodness your going to fall in love with Zach and Luna. They are everything and will have you one the edge of your seat from the very beginning of the book. This is one of those love stories that pulls you in and you’re really invested in it. I don’t want to give away this story and if you have never read a J.M. Walker book you are missing out on some of the most amazing books I have ever read.
My heart is completely full.
Control Us is a masterpiece, a composition of beauty and warmth that I can’t rate highly enough and quite frankly has left me speechless.
Zach and Luna’s story was simply breathtaking. Filled with a myriad of emotions I couldn’t help but fall in love with their powerful love story. It was the perfect balance of angst, pain, anguish, fear, hope, trust and love within every page.
Both Zach and Luna demanded my attention and believe me they got it. Completely under their spell I read their story in one sitting, I literally didn’t come up for air. They captured my heart and soul and I loved every single minute of it, everything about them and their devastating and courageous story.
A beautifully crafted novel that I know that anyone who picks it up will fall head over heels in love with.
Control Us, a new generation that I can already see myself so easily falling for, especially if Zach and Luna’s story is anything to go by, but also not forgetting the return of characters that had my heart long ago.
Perfect, just perfect!
5 stars
Awesome book. I couldn’t put it down, sex scenes were hot. I really liked and enjoyed Zach and Luna’s story. I liked how you incorporated flash backs from Zach’s childhood. It touches deep.
Zach and Luna have been friends for years now and have long held decidedly more than friendly feelings for each other. Neither made a move until one day it just happened. Now Zach will have to step up, decide if he can overcome the demons of his torturous past and be the man Luna deserves. Yes, he has obstacles in Luna’s father, Vincent (from Rust), but his biggest obstacle are his own mind, his own soul, which are damaged almost beyond belief. If he can overcome his past, though, he and Luna could have something truly beautiful like both their parents and all their aunts and uncles do.
My God…J.M. always brings pain and the emotion in her writing, and that’s not more apparent than here in Control Us. Zach and Luna belong with each other, truly, but the pain they had to go through to stay together? Almost too much to bear. Thank God for the strength of character each displayed, and the strength of their love and their families’ love. I loved the mentions of the King’s Harlots and Vice One crews – it is good to know they’re still around and happily together. Now I’m waiting very impatiently for With Us, Sunny, Meadow, and Roy’s story!
You always amaze me and other readers. Your words are like windows to the soul, I can never get enough, I always want more.
As a newbie to J.M. Walker’s Books I wasn’t lost reading this book, but I will be reading all of the others books now color me intrigued and the way she writes will bring you to your knees in a good way. Luna and Zach have been friends growing up, but zach’s past still haunts him and its friendship with Luna that keeps them quiet. When Friendship crosses the line between them can they survive obstacles that are thrown their way or will destroy them and their friendship? This book was absolutely fantastic and had me hooked from page one until the end and a few times wanting to thrown my kindle. J.M was absolutely brilliant writing this book and now I can’t wait for book 2 in this new series and what a fantastic way to start it off. Bravo and Absolutely loved it.
Word of warning…once you start this book don’t plan on sleeping or doing anything for that matter. Zach and Luna’s story has everything. It’s a hell of a hot and intense read. A story that affects you down to the bone and leaves you needing more. I wanted to scream at times and throw my kindle, but all in all the story is fantastic and a must read. This series is going to be phenomenal and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
After a terrifying start to his life Zach, was adopted, by loving parents. They work so hard, to make sure he was loved and theirs . Zach’s best friend was Luna, he met her when he was adopted, and they stayed best friends their entire lives. The things started to change for them. Feelings never acted on, became a possibility. Zach was terrified f Luna’s dad, and that held him back for so long, and with good reason. Plus with all his childhood trauma he was terrified, he’s hurt Luna, and lose his Best Friend. This was a sweet story, with lots of twists and turns that took these two in so many directions, but the love never died!
Phenomenal!
This is a phenomenal, angst filled, passionate love story between two amazing friends. It’s packed with intense emotions and very steamy heated moments. It is definitely a page turner that will keep you captivated and highly entertained, begging for more.
Luna and Zach’s friendship is put to the ultimate test! Can they survive the next step? Luna and Zach are relatable and very lovable characters that you can’t help falling madly in love with.
I loved every second of this story and I can’t wait to read more.