His heart broke when she died. Her life was robbed by loss. Betrayed by a mountain of lies, can two lost souls rebuild their stolen romance?Jackson Waller thought fulfilling his dream would set him free. Despite his excitement to be taking over his father’s practice, the thoughtful young doctor never moved on from the demise of his high school sweetheart. So he’s shocked when he visits her grave … shocked when he visits her grave a decade later, only to find his first love has returned to town very much alive.
Maggie Keene will never forgive her dad. Unable to prove the despicable man killed her mom, she fled her hometown at age eighteen to pursue singing and dancing in New York. But when she returns to the quiet seaside town and challenges the ailing brute on his deathbed, she’s furious when he confesses that he faked her death.
Thrown into a spin by the hope of another shot with his soul mate, Jackson realizes he can’t settle for any other woman… which confronts him with a painful decision. And finally ready to put the tragic past behind her and rush into her true love’s arms, Maggie is unnerved to discover her father still holds one more appalling secret…
Can the wounded couple restore justice and mend their shattered lives back together?
Deleted: Jackson and Maggie is the second standalone book in the sweet Cliffside Bay romance series. If you like stories of starting over, small-town settings, and jaw-dropping twists, then you’ll adore Tess Thompson’s scandal-filled tale.
Buy Deleted: Jackson and Maggie to undo an agonizing disappearance today!
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Tess Thompson did it again. This is a captivating story of 2nd chances. This story is full of love and romance. It has a few twists to keep you guessing. The characters are loveable and certainly well developed. Deleted is a story of love, family and friendship. Although it is #2 of the Cliffside Bay series, it can stand alone. Im in love with this series
Loved this story of second chance love. Imagine losing the love of your life, only to find out 10 years later that you’d been tricked. What would you do? How would you feel? Would you fight for what you had?
For 12 years he mourned her death. She was the love of his life and after a horrible argument he lost her. Or so he though. She drove off leaving the life she had behind and when they cut her off she didn’t look back. Until the call. The call that would jump start her heart again. Lies jealousy and a past that they didn’t want to have revealed. This author does a wonderful job of adding layers upon layers and slowly unraveling them until the truth is revealed. After years of abuse from her father and a battered self esteem Maggie regains her back bone and her strength. I love all of the intrigue and twist that kept this story alive. The love of friends and community is what makes small town reads so heartwarming. This author writes a wonderful story with all of the feels and none of the details. If that’s what you’re looking for it’s right here. This author writes stories that allow your imagination to sore and your heart to flutter. Her male characters are the sappy ones and the women they pursue are ready and able to receive and give the love they didn’t know they had to share.
WOW! This is the 2nd book in the Cliffside Bay Series and can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend reading Traded first, Brody & Kara’s story, because even though this book follows Jackson & Maggie, we still get to see all of the other charactersI love that about this series. I like being able to see how other characters are doing, whether we’ve read their book yet or not. So on to my review…
This book has a phenomenal plot! One that you don’t see very often. It has twist & turns that you won’t see coming.
Dr. Jackson Waller lost the love of his life 12 years ago. The “what ifs” of that day still haunt him. He’s trying to put the past behind him and settle down with his girlfriend Sharon. It’s time to take the next step and make it official.
Maggie Keene left her life in Cliffside Side Bay behind 12 years ago to follow her dreams. After living through her father abusing her mother which ultimately lead to her death, she’s ready for college and becoming an actress. She’s still heartbroken over Jackson’s ultimatum that day-stay or its over between. Fast forward 12 years, and she is being summoned home by her father who is on his deathbed. She has no desire to see him, but he is the only one who knows the truth from the night her mom died.
Maggie returns to Cliffside Bay…and it’s like she’s returned from dead. Because in their eyes…she has. Her father has a lot to answer for. What really happened the night her mother died? What will happen when she sees Jackson? Does he still love her? Does she even want to stay in Cliffside Bay?
Read this book!!!!! You’re going to love it!!
This book is definitely not a stand alone. Must read in order!!! The first line threw me but once i realized Maggie was actually alive I freaked out!!!! I quickly fell in love with their story. I don’t want to give to much away , but I just have to say this is a tear jerker. There is so much heartache. But the ending makes you believe in love.
Another 5 star book by the very talented Tess Thompson. Her love stories are always more than just a love story which is why I can’t put down the book once I start reading. “What a Wonderful Life” comes to Cliffside Bay. The feeling of abandonment by everyone only to find out you’ve been dead and buried? Finding family you believed died? The twists and turns keep on coming for Maggie and her true love Jackson!
Pick this one up and I promise you won’t want to put it down until you are finished!
Beautifully written, this second-chance romance is a heartwarming addition to the Cliffside Bay series. For Jackson and Maggie, the determination to uncover truths about lies and mysteries from the past leads to regaining what they thought was lost, in more ways than one. Reading the story of their lives and childhoods made me appreciate my mom even more than I have for as long as I can remember. There is a decision and sacrifice made by one of the characters in this book that had tears rolling down my cheeks. I’m so glad I found out about this series! Jumping into the third book immediately!
Jackson thought Maggie died tragically 10 years ago while she was on her way to her college in New York. Jackson finds out his long lost love was not dead but a very bad plot by her father to make everyone in Cliffside Bay to hurt, Why would Maggie’s father do something like that?
Deleted by Tess Thompson is the second book from the series Cliffside Bay. This is a second chance romance between Jackson and Maggie. These two grew up together, Jackson said a few things that he regrets and he felt he was the reason Maggie dies while she is on her way to college in New York.
Maggie not only finds out a few things she knew nothing about when she goes back home after 10 years of being away she also has to figure out is she able to give her heart back to Jackson after she learns the truth on why she did not hear from him for 10 years.
I truly enjoyed reading this second chance story; I have grown to love Tess’s books I cannot wait to read the third book of the series.
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This was a cute second chance romance. Maggie & Jackson were high school sweethearts who had a falling out right after graduation where they went in different directions. Before their break up could be rectified, Maggie was killed in a car accident. Or so Jackson was told. 12 years later, Maggie returns to Cliffside Bay. And as you can imagine, lots of emotions were raised to the surface for both of them.
I enjoy the characters, albeit a little cheesy, but Tess Thompson writes romance to the T. I wrote in my last review that she does keep the steamy scenes pretty much out. She leaves those scenes to the readers imagination. I am a fan of including those scenes but even with those missing, I still keep reading.
2nd Book of the Series – I loved reading Maggie and Jackson’s story; I enjoyed the twists and turns and way the plot unfolded. Tess Thompson is one of my favorite authors; I’ve already preordered book 3 in the series!
I loved this book the characters were fleshed out and believable. This story was devastating to all involved in this book. The story left you empathizing with the people in this book. I really liked the characters and felt like they were friends and wanted to help them. There was suspense and more than one storyline. Ms. Thompson kept them all interesting and it wasn’t hard to follow all the stories going on, just like you do in real life. I can hardly wait to start on the next book in this series.
I’m reviewing Deleted and Jaded together because I couldn’t stop reading this series! Tess Thompson’s characters in the small town of Cliffside Bay are intriguing and charming! Each has their own history and story but the author has merged their pasts into present lasting friendships and love stories that any reader of contemporary romance would love to be a part of! All of the books in this series have been wonderfully quick reads with just enough romance to keep you interested but not so much as to make you blush! I also felt these could be stand alone novels.
Ready for #4!
This is the second book in the Cliffside Bay series written by Tess Thompson.
Twelve years ago, Jackson said goodbye to the love of his life, Maggie, after a heated conversation and an ultimatum as she left for New York to pursue her career as a dancer. His heart was shattered when he learned that she had died in a car accident while on her way to New York. He tried to pick up the pieces of his broken heart and move on with his life, but there would never be another like Maggie.
Present day, Maggie is living in New York living the dream of every dancer/actress pursuing a career. But, twelve years have been hard on her and her dream has come to an abrupt halt with a knee injury that prevents her from dancing. When her stepmother calls telling her that her father is dying, she knows that she has to return to Cliffside Bay to face the past. What she doesn’t know is that everyone in Cliffside Bay believes she is dead.
Maggie’s father murdered her mother and newborn baby sister when she was a child…but the baby’s body was never recovered. Maggie wants the truth, but finds there are more truths to be found then she anticipated. After all, she is returning from the dead…
Another enjoyable read from Cliffside Bay!
This story follows Maggie & Jackson, with Kara, Brody, some old & new friends, and “The Dogs” added to the mix.
Maggie & Jackson set out to prove second chances are possible, when Maggie returns from the dead. There are plenty of obstacles in the way, but with love on their side, how can they fail??
Another good clean romance, easy to read-a perfect story for a hot summer night!
I loved this book from the moment I started reading it and it was so hard to put down! What an amazing story of second chances. Tess Thompson has blown me away! Now I can’t wait to read book 3!
In Deleted: Jackson and Maggie (Cliffside Bay #2), author Tess Thompson continues to draw the reader deep into the emotions of her characters. Her knack for storytelling keeps the thrills coming, like a favorite roller coaster ride! Maggie has just discovered that her father has convinced her entire hometown that she died twelve years ago when she left town to pursue her career. She has returned and her romance with her high school sweetheart, Jackson, reignites. Through their struggles, the two discover that nothing surpasses their everlasting love.
Can you meet your soulmate at an early age ?Can epic love survive death ? Could you even imagine what the fallout would be of your own death was faked by your father ?
We first met Jackson in book one, the level headed, steady Doctor who still mourns the loss of his Maggie 12 years later! Although he is trying to move on, there is no love that can compare.
Maggie returns home to her dying fathers bedside to get answers about her mother and baby sister, she is shocked to find her own tombstone! The town didn’t turn their backs on her as she thought , they all thought she was dead, even the love of her life Jackson !
Can Epic love survive ?
I loved Jackson and Maggie’s story, I laughed and cried and cheered for them !
Tess Thompson has written a wonderful series and I so want to move to Cliffside Bay !
When a love story comes together like this one does, it touches your heart deep inside. This is a book that brings together a “meant-to-be” love that took 12 years to come about after believing it would never happen. It’s the “epic” story of Maggie and Jackson. This sweet romance brings a second chance to Maggie and Jackson for their HEA that they never dreamed possible. There are hurdles, proposals, fears, and doubts to work through. There are touching scenes that pulled at my heart and made me cry. Sometimes tears of joy and other times tears of what time had taken. “The trouble is time,” she said. “Time?” “The way it slips away. Nothing can hold it. There’s no return to the beautiful moments. They’re gone before we even realize what they were,” she said.”
I have become attached to the characters in this series. I find myself feeling the emotions they are going through. They are like a part of my family as I become connected more and more to each one. I want to reach into the book and be there to comfort, encourage, and reassure. The emotions are there from the amazing way Tess Thompson creates word stories in her books. Stories that draw you in and make you feel a part of them.
This is a touching love story. A VERY good one! One that makes you want to read more….which I’m very excited that there is a next novel to continue with the “Dogs” and their stories.
Thank you, Tess Thompson, for the opportunity to read your fantastic book, Deleted. Now, on to Jaded next and to “live” the story of Zane and Honor.
Deleted: Jackson and Maggie is one of the very best books I have ever read. It’s so touching, loving, emotional, sad and happy all in one. Throw in a couple of deaths and you would think it was a thriller, but it’s the best love story I have ever read. It’s perfect. Jackson and Maggie are perfect.
When two people are torn apart by lies, deceit and death how can they move on? That is what is expected of Jackson and Maggie. Twelve long years Jackson has though Maggie was dead. Visiting her grave, leaving flowers for her, was all he had. He could not move on. She was the love of his life.
Maggie had no idea she had died. When she returns to Cliffside Bay because her murderous dad is dying she has no idea her life is about to change completely. When she finds out that she’s been dead for twelve years she is in shock.
This is a very touching and loving book. One you must read. It’s so good. From the first page to the last it will hold your heart hostage. Your emotions will jump everywhere. It’s one wonderful book.
I had me from the first word. I loved it. A big 5 stars and should be way more.
Thank you Tess Thompson for this and many more great books. I look forward to reading Jaded now and loved reading Traded.