Sadie Slade was the love of my life. I left for college promising her I’d be back in four years. She stayed behind promising me she’d wait. We both broke our promises.When we bump into each other five years later my feelings for her come rushing to the surface. I want her back. She wants me gone. How quickly my Sadie Girl has forgotten—I’ve never been the type of man who accepts defeat. No matter … been the type of man who accepts defeat.
No matter the cost.
Jack Daniels was my entire life.
Until he wasn’t.
Now he’s back and thinks we should pick up where we left off.
I miss the simplicity of what we had.
I miss how easily we fit together.
Truthfully…I miss him.
But if I allow him to get too close, he’ll see I’m not the same girl he left behind five years ago.
He thinks I’m upset about our break up.
The truth is so much worse.
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Lawdy, I love an excellent second-chance romance! And wowza, did I love Jack & Sadie.
Jack and Sadie have known each other their whole lives—loved each other from when they were old enough to realized that’s what their feelings were. And vowed to never stop.
Until life and distance got in the way.
And now Jack is back. But Sadie’s not quite on-board with rekindling their romance. She’s been in love with Jack forever, but she’s not quite sure forever is in their future. But Jack’s determined to show her.
And let the swoons begin.
I loved seeing grown up Sadie and Jack. Loved how hard they loved—and fought—each other. And I loved how their parents tried to stay neutral . . . oh, Blake and Jonah, you did try, I know. LOLOL
Jack & Sadie is a beautiful romance. One that will keep you smiling, swooning, and feeling the love long after you finish.
“We were made to be together. No one will ever take your place, not in my heart or in my life.”
Jack & Sadie is a (childhood) friends-to-lovers second-chance romance. Jack is the son of Blake and Layla from Fighting to Forgive, and Sadie is the daughter of Jonah and Raven from Fighting for Flight. I love the Fighting series so I was pretty excited when I heard Jamie was writing this book. We get a little taste of Jack and Sadie in Uncaged: A Fighting for Flight Short Story, where Sadie is seventeen and going on her first real date with Jack. This book starts off with Jack leaving for college on the other side of the country, but they promise each other that they will start their new life together when they are done with school. However, four years is a long time and sometimes not everything goes as planned.
“It was like I’d gone so long without the missing piece of my soul, I’d forgotten it was even missing. But after seeing you again, the emptiness I feel without you is unbearable.”
I enjoyed this book a lot, but I wish there were a couple of flashbacks to get a feel of their past relationship. Normally, I am not a big fan of flashbacks, but I felt like it would’ve been a great addition in this story. There were a couple of heartbreaking scenes in this book, and my heart went out to Sadie. Jack is persistent and really loves her. It was obvious these two were made for each other, and I loved seeing them come together again. I also loved that we got reunited with the couples from the Fighting series, and it really made me want to reread their stories. Jack & Sadie was a romantic and emotional second-chance romance, and I really didn’t want to say goodbye to the characters. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I still highly recommend you check out the Fighting series.
Such a great Story! Such an emotional and passionate read!! Swoon worthy and sweet!! Had me giggling at the end! Really a heart felt book!!
5 She’s his Sadie, Girl Stars!!!
I’m a HUGE fan of Ms. Salsbury and I’ve read all her books, multiple times, as well as owning all of them in audiobooks as well, because I just can’t get enough of the worlds she creates with her words. Having said all this, I’m not going to lie, when I heard she was writing Sadie and Jackson’s book, I was a little trepidatious that it would live up to what I’d built their love to be in my heart and brain….I’m here to say she absolutely, positively EXCEEDED all my hopes, dreams and wishes for the first book in the next generation of the Fighting Series.
Jack and Sadie have literally grown up together and there was never a question that they’d be together and when this book begins we see that their love is strong and beautiful and naïve. While they truly believe their love could withstand anything, it’s truly put to the test and oh my heart was hurting for both of them. Real life came calling and they parted ways never expecting it to be several years before they saw each other again. And when they did see each other, needless to say, Jack was so happy because seeing his Sadie, girl again made his heart come to life again….unfortunately, Sadie wasn’t as excited…her life has changed and she’s moved on for a multitude of reasons. And when we find out these reasons, well, I found myself full of so many emotions that it’s really hard to put in words.
I had a new respect for this young woman and how she’s living her life and letting Jack in wasn’t something she was wanting or willing to do because she couldn’t risk being hurt by him again. But Jackson Daniels is not a man that will be deterred from something he wants and now that he knows where the love of his life is, he’ll do anything to get her back! And so begins his campaign to get her back.
I loved Jack and his willingness to do whatever it takes to get her back in his life on a permanent basis. There were some things that I knew in my heart that had the possibility of backfiring in a big way. But if it worked their love would know no bounds! We see Sadie as a grown woman who is trying to find her place in the art world with this amazing talent and how she uses this talent to shed a light on a portion of her life is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.
Once they come together again, there’s a trust that needs to be re-established. But one thing is for sure, their love, while buried deep in their hearts, comes back to the forefront and can’t be denied….
“I’d gone so long without the missing piece of my soul, I’d forgotten it was even missing. But after seeing you again, the emptiness I feel without you is unbearable.”
There were times while reading this book I was bawling like a baby or swooning with way Jack went about getting his Sadie, girl back. Ms. Salsbury has written a story that is emotionally heart tugging, sexy, swoonworthy and proves that first loves can and are possible. I fell in love all over again with their parents because nothing has changed all these years later and I’ll never have enough of this world or Ms. Salsbury’s words!
Read: 10/7/19
Jack & Sadie was the first spinoff from the Fighting Series. Jack was Blake and Lila’s son while Sadie was Jonah and Raven’s daughter.
I loved everything about this book. I read it straight through in one day. It was an emotional journey about love, heartbreak, tragedy, growth, healing and new beginnings. It had a little bit of everything and I loved it all.
Emotionally heart-wrecking and heart-warming, Jack & Sadie’s story pulls beauty out of pain and gifts a well-earned happily ever after.
Jack was a hard one for me at first because who he ended up growing up to be and some of the decisions he made was unexpected, and it took me a little bit to drop my preconceived ideas. Although when I dug deeper under the surface, Jack is still the Jack I expected – Blake Daniel’s son who is a fighter, who has drive and determination, and doesn’t give in easily, even as much as he had a few growing-up mistakes thrown in there. But in the end, he proved himself to be worthy of his Sadie’s love and got himself back on track to chase down their forever dream together. I loved how much once Jack figured out Sadie had slipped through his fingers, he went all out to get her back in his arms (even as much as some things made me cringe and drove my anxiety through the roof).
Sadie is mine.
She always has been and she always will be.
Nothing will change that.
I won’t let it.
Sadie. That girl. Her side of the story broke my heart over and over again. But despite her feeling broken and lost, there was still an intense inner strength to her that gave her exactly what she needed to survive the storms and make her way through to the good stuff. I understood the choices she made and the ones she felt she had no choice but to go with, but man, I sure wanted to wrap her up tight in a hug and protect her (or allow her to allow others to lol) from the pain that accompanied them. But her strength also gave her exactly what she needed in the end.
I always feel safe with you, Jack.
When his hands are on me, I feel safe, cherished, and like I’m the only woman he’s ever seen.
There was so much beauty in Jack and Sadie reconnecting as adults and figuring out just exactly what it was in life that was worthy of pursuit. And even through the pain dished out, the resulting beauty made it mean that much more.
Loved getting to see a few glimpses of Jonah and Raven, Blake and Layla, and I adore the love they showed for their kids, whether tough love or soft love. I wanted to revisit their stories as soon as I finished reading this book just so I didn’t have to say goodbye quite yet (as their stories are some of my most favs from the Fighting series and it’s been a while since I’ve visited them).
I wonder, did you and my dad go to the same school for overprotective and bossy men?
This book felt like the pretty bow to wrap up an adored gift (Jonah and Blake’s stories) and is definitely one fans will not want to pass up.
I have not read the Fighting series, so I had no frame of reference for the history here – but that didn’t stop me from falling head-over-heels for Jack Daniels.
Talk about a steadfast, devoted hero. And while I did sometimes feel like i might have benefitted from having the perspective of their history, I loved getting to watch them find their way toward their happily-ever-after in this angstalicious second-chance romance. Don’t get me wrong, there were times i wanted to shake some sense into them. Times I just really wanted them to get out of their own way. But ultimately, they gave me this sweet, swoony love story that completely satisfied and the ride was so so worth it.
Also? Ricky.
Scene-stealer extraordinaire and best friend on the planet. I loved the depth and lightness that Ricky added to this story. Some of my favorite scenes were his.
All-in-all? If you’re a long time reader of Ms. Salsbury’s, you’re in for a delightful treat. If this is your first? Don’t be afraid to dive in. While I feel like there is maybe an added richness to the story if you have the back-stories, Jack & Sadie still managed to hook my heart and keep me reading hungrily until the very end!
I fell in love with Jack and Sadie. How I wish they wouldn’t have separated but I’m a sucker for a good second-chance romance. Them knowing each other from childhood was just the sweetest. Reading their journey and how Jack had to remember what’s important had me feeling everything. Not to mention that their intimate moments were just the icing to their story. The ending was perfect and now I will be reading Where It All Began.
Finally…. Jack, son of Blake “The Snake” and Sadie, daughter of Jonah….. after their fantastic first date in Uncaged, we get their story. It had me emotional within the first couple chapters. Jack isn’t quite what I expected as The Snakes son, but I really fell in love with him. He was sexy and funny but also a giant sweetheart. Sadie took the story though. Her past makes her such a strong woman, although her stubbornness made me dislike her a bit at times lol. The storyline was emotional and made me tear up at times but also made me totally swoon! So worth the wait!!
What a sweet book, this book made smile, brought tears to my eyes,
…Jack and Sadie story feels real, when life happens, choices you make.
This book can be read as standalone, but is spin off of series.
…you do see the other characters, but it is Jack and Sadie’s story.
This author has you fall in love with theses characters, they become like family.
I am so in love with Jack and Sadie!!!! I wish this could be a polished intelligent review but I’m so excited about this book I can barely get my thoughts together! Being the kids of Blake and Jonah from the Fighting series, these two had a lot to live up to and boy did they ever!!! From the first words, I was consumed by this story. I was helpless to do anything but devour each and every page. I needed more. I needed to see how this love story played out. And let me tell you I was NOT disappointed.
Sadie was a bit sheltered, protected and cherished by the men that loved her. It isn’t until her world falls apart that she finds her true strength – her ability to rise up and find the courage to stand tall in the face of those that hurt her and the ones that love her so much they’d cage her to protect her. She’s inspiring and beautiful in her determination. She knows what she wants, knows what’s important and she won’t settle for anything less.
Jack is determined in his drive for success. Along the way, he forgets what’s most important. It isn’t until he again lays eyes on the girl that always held his heart that he begins to realize the life he’s built is actually quite empty and meaningless.
Jack and Sadie’s story is one of innocence and first love, heartbreak and lies, a forever-kind-of-love and finding the strength to overcome adversity. JB Salsbury has outdone herself with this book. I cannot scream loud enough that everyone should read it! Not only do we get an amazing love story that is both inspirational and heartwarming, but we get a glimpse at characters that stole our hearts (and still have them) years ago! Not to mention, being a child of the 80’s myself, the music that drives this story is absolutely amazing!!! I cannot scream it loud enough- READ THIS BOOK! If you have not read the Fighting series, I highly recommend it as well! I have re-read these books so many times and Jack and Sadie will be added to that re-read list too!
Where do I start with this 10 star story. At one point I needed some rum just to get through some snotty crying fest.
Sadie & Jack have been in each other’s lives since infancy. Their parents are best friends so it was a given they were too. Along the way they became more. But life has a way to throw some curveballs that had them grow apart. A couple years later, Jack sees her at a wedding and he couldn’t stay away. Sadie went through a terrible traumatic experience that makes her push Jack away. He’s persistent but can she resist?
There are some authors that as soon as they announce they have a new book coming out, I just go for it no matter what. This author is one of them. She makes me feel and live trough her characters. This story went above and beyond my already high expectations. It’s first love at it’s rawest form, second chance swoon worthy with some amazing characters.
I was sucked in so deep into the storyline that I had to see the end even if it was 3 am. Even then I wanted more. It was difficult to read at times. That’s where the rum comes in. Seriously, these things happen all to often and no one talks about it. No matter what I say, it will never do this amazing story justice. Bottomline this is a MUST read.
It can safely be read as a standalone but I recommend picking up the novella, Uncaged to ease yourself into this amazing journey. Told in a dual POV with an HEA. I STRONGLY recommend this story. All of the authors previous stories are all worth the readers precious time and money.
Jack & Sadie by JB Salsbury
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Overall: 5/5
Steam: 3/5
Feels:
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DETAILS
Character age range: mainly mid 20s
Leads: Jack Daniels and Sadie Slade
HEA:
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BOOK INFO
Kindle Unlimited: unsure
Audible:
Series: associated with the Fighters series but can be read as a stand-alone
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Review
Honestly I don’t know where to start… this book was amazingly emotional!!Throughout this book I cried with the characters and fell in love with both of them!
When meeting Jack and Sadie in the first chapter they just graduated high school and have been together forever but that soon changes when Jack goes away to college.
As life gets away from Jack and he fails to follow through on his promise to Sadie they fall out of contact but that doesn’t mean they fall out of love!
Throughout their time apart Sadie goes through some very very difficult times and throws herself into her artwork, which becomes a way of healing. Through a chance meeting Jack sees Sadie after almost 2 years of no contact and realizes how many feelings he still has for her. The fight to get back together is going to be the fight of his life so be ready for the emotional ride!!
To find out if they find their way back to each other be sure to read Jack and Sadie when it comes out in October!! One quote that really resonated with me in this book was, “Insufficient trauma.” Once you read this book you will understand how significant these two words are and how much meaning they have!
***4.5 Stars***
I’m emotionally exhausted.
It’s not a bad thing, it really isn’t, but Jack and Sadie put me through the emotional ringer. Everything I expect to feel while reading a romance came out while reading this baby ~ and more, heaven help me, there was more ~ and even after taking a minute to breathe, I’m still feeling all they put me through.
Jack and Sadie. These two. I truly did like/love these two. I did. Both, at their very cores are good people with good hearts. They are passionate and when they are in, they are all in. But they also drove me batshit crazy at the same time. They both had their own..quirk about controlling the narrative of not only their lives, but others, and I really wanted to strip them of that control. But, even when my frustration with them hit, I couldn’t deny that they were people I would love to hang out with.
As for their journey to their HEA. It was sweet, swoon worthy, frustrating, heartbreaking as well as heart melting. The angst was real. They had a lot of issues to work through on a personal level as well as a couple, because regardless of everything they’d been through and put each other through, they were always connected. While I do put a lot of things that happened between them on Jack’s shoulders, I cannot dismiss the fact that Sadie also had a hand in it as well. The bumps were numerous…OH. SO. Numerous. But I cannot deny that I loved how everything turned out for them in the end.
I’m still dealing with the angsty-ness of Jack and Sadie’s story, but, as with the author’s other books, I thoroughly enjoyed the journey. There are triggers, but are handled well and necessary to the development of the characters. As for the characters, they are all unique, flawed and relatable in one way or another ~ Ricky was my fav! And though I have not read the Fighting series, I wasn’t lost in any way and am crossing my toes that I can find time to get started on it since I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Jack and Sadie’s families.
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
Jack and Sadie
Jack and Sadie have known each other since they were born….as each of their parents knew each other through the professional fighting they did. They start dating in high school but eventually go their separate ways because of college, but Jack promises Sadie, he will finish after four years and they can pick up where they left off and have the future they dreamed about
But five years later and they’ve just run into each other for the first time, in California of all places…not Vegas where they grew up Suffice to say Jack’s not willing to lose her again and Sadie’s not sure she’s willing to give it another chance
A story with emotional ups and downs that will keep you on your toes anticipating what will happen next and whether or not Sadie will give Jack the second chance he so clearly wants Loved this story and I can’t wait for more by JB Salsbury I received an advanced copy for which I willingly leave my honest review.
Fighting For Flight is one of my most re-read books on my e-reader, and when I learned that JB Salsbury was going to give us a story for Jonah and Raven’s daughter, Sadie, I literally squealed out loud like a little girl. JB Salsbury did NOT disappoint, and Jack & Sadie will definitely be listed as one of my top reads of 2019!
Jack and Sadie were inseparable growing up, evolving into teenage first love when we meet them at the beginning of the book. Fast forward to chapter one, and we have a jump in time with our beloved main characters completely estranged. While Jack is seemingly living the life he planned for himself, Sadie is a completely different person. This is where I love JB Salsbury’s writing and storytelling. The reader is left to uncover not only what happened to Jack and Sadie’s relationship, but also to find out what broke our Sadie girl into who she is today. The way that the story unfolds had me completely captivated with this book, and had me feeling every emotion along with the characters.
It was a second chance romance of first love and lost love. Of guilt and redemption. Of secrets and revelations. But with Sadie’s heartbreaking truth, we are also given a story of hope and triumph. It ended up being SO MUCH MORE than what I was expecting for Jack and Sadie, and I just adored their story from the very first page until the last.
This story is told from dual POV, and can be read as a stand-alone. However, your reading experience would be enhanced with reading the books for both characters’ parents. Either way, this is a book that you don’t want to miss this year. 5 STARS!!!!!
Have you ever read a book where you wanted to stop halfway through? This is what I wanted to do with Jack and Sadie but not for the reasons you think. The book was at a point where everything was perfect, but I knew things were about to hit the fan and I didn’t want to read it. I wanted everyone to stay happy. But, I had total confidence that JB Salsbury was going to make it all better. This book, Jack & Sadie is a definite must read from author JB Salsbury.
Jack & Sadie have been a thing since they were babies. When you have famous dads of the UFL, Blake Daniels and Jonah Slade, you are part of a bigger family where everyone has your back. But now, they are grown up (there dads, not so much) and living their own lives. Promises were made when they go off to separate colleges, but sometimes promises aren’t kept. When these two see each other at a friends wedding, Jack knows he needs to make Sadie his again. Problem is that time has passed and their goals are different. Jack is about climbing the corporate ladder in NY and Sadie is a up and coming artist in So-Cal. They aren’t kids anymore and a traumatic experience for Sadie has left her skittish. She won’t take Jack’s call so he turns to desperate measures. He uses the new app from his client to message Sadie and pretend he is her long lost friend Dawn. What could possibly go wrong?! Jack and Sadie finally reconnect and secrets come out. Jack is never letting Sadie go again. They both feel that spark and know they were meant to be together. But, once again, their lives are different and Jack’s secret is found out. (Yes, this why I didn’t want to keep reading) This could be the end of the road for these two. Time and self reflection will tell. Of course being threatened by a UFL superstar is a good reason to figure out how to fix this. Cherry Blow Pops certainly are not working. (read the book). Of course I finished the book because I knew everything would be okay. The ultimate HEA.
JB Salsbury has an incredible way to draw you into her characters. If you have read the Fighting Series, you already feel like the unknown relative in this family. You want to help discipline Jack and give him a piece of your mind. She couldn’t have written these two any better. Be ready to fall in love with Jack & Sadie. You can’t help but not. Thank you JB Salsbury for writing such a beautiful story. Welcome to my Favorite Reads for 2019 list. I think I will just keep your name on it forever.
* A review copy provided by the author *
Fighting for Flight is still one of my ALL TIME favorite books by JB Salsbury, so when I heard she was writing a next generation book for Sadie and Jack, I couldn’t contain my excitement!!! I love when authors take us back into their characters lives with their kids.
Jack & Sadie is a story about first love, forgiveness, healing and second chances. This book is a friends to lovers second chance romance that I would recommend to all romance readers. I LOVED every word of this story. It was great being back in the Fighting Series world but also in a new world created for Jack and Sadie.
This book had all the feels you want in a 5 star read. I was laughing at times, crying at times, yelling (with threats of throwing my kindle) and falling in love too. There were also some really steamy scenes 😉 This book is a standalone novel told in Dual POV. You don’t have to read the first two book of the Fighting Series to enjoy this book. Jack and Sadie story is completely separate from that series because they are now grown up and living on their own. We do see Jonah, Raven, Blake and Layla in this story, but they are there strictly as supporting character for Jack and Sadie.
As you can see this story follows the love story of Jack and Sadie. Jack is the son of Blake and Layla (Fighting to Forgive Book 2) and Sadie is the daughter of Jonah and Raven (Fighting for Flight Book 1). Sadie and Jack have literally known each other since they were born. Over time things changed for them and they became a couple. Each experiencing first love and planning their future together once college is over. To bad things don’t always go as planned when we are so young and immature. Fast forward 5 years and a chance reunion and Jack’s friend’s wedding, Jack sees Sadie again after not seeing her for close to 2 years. Jack is immediately entranced by Sadie again and is determined to get her back. Little does he know, she’s not the same Sadie he once knew and love. Sadie has lead a sheltered life growing up being protected by a overprotective dad, so when she was left behind by Jack, she wants to live life and moves to San Diego. There life has taught her some hard lessons. Will Jack be able to get his old Sadie back?? What happens when Sadie sees Jack has changed too?? Can they overcome their differences and find that forever love again?? Read this book to find out.
JB Salsbury’s books always suck me in and don’t let go until I am finished. I truly didn’t want Jack and Sadie’s book to end. I truly loved these two characters. Yes they both had their flaws, but that is what made them relatable. I thought this book was written flawlessly. JB took a serious subject matter and wrote it with poise and grace, but also got her point across. I know for a fact I will be reading this book again in the future. I actually want to go back now and reread Fighting for Flight.
If you are a fan of a friends to lovers, second chance romance then this is a book you should read. This will be going on my Best of 2019 list for sure!! Add this book to your TBR list NOW!!!
I don’t even know where to start with this one. I have so many feelings and they’re all jumbled and fighting to be heard.
Jack, you swoony little romantic. When I met you as a kid I never would have guessed you would steal my heart all these years later, but I fell hard and fast for you. There were some growing pains along the way. You introduced me to Jackson and did everything you possibly could to make me like him. Your efforts weren’t for nothing, I will admit there are a few things I liked. After all, he is a part of you. You needed to find him, to become him. You had to explore that side of you so that you could truly appreciate the life you had before him. He is part of the reason you are the man you have become. But Jack, don’t do that shit again. Yeah?
Sadie girl! You are independent, resilient, and stronger than you even realize. My heart breaks for you. I wanted to wrap you in a hug and tell you all the reasons your beauty (inside and out) inspired me. But then you transformed. You became this kick ass girl that took control and and didn’t look back. You gave your past the middle finger and grabbed onto your future with both hands. You let yourself love again. You kept a sense of humor and you learned to forgive. You bared your soul and let us see you vulnerable and broken and then you dusted off your pants and took you life back. I am in awe of you!
You guys, I loved this book. It was a delicate mix of heartbreak and love. It was a journey of bumps and obstacles, and a complicated but beautiful love story. I didn’t realize how much I needed this story, but I am so glad that JB Salsbury decided to write it.
~ Kimberly Anne
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I was so excited when I heard that a book from one of my favorite series was coming, and this time from the children of the original characters, and hot damn! It. Is. So. Good!!!
JB has always been consistent delivering such good stories. There’s not a single book of hers I haven’t absolutely loved. And this second chance story is no exception. It has a good combination of secrets/mystery, heartache, friendship and above all else, love. The appearances of my favorite characters and their interactions were so much fun to read. I really hope she never stops writing books about these people I adore so much!