Jules is the 12th book in the Reed Security Series. It is recommended that they are read in order.Julian swore he would always love her. He said he would never leave her. He’s about to break that promise. If only she would listen. If only she would trust him. But how much crap can one man take? It’s time to move on.Ivy wants Julian more than anything, but she’s won’t trust anyone with her … won’t trust anyone with her secrets. Now it’s too late. He doesn’t want her, but she needs him more than ever. If only she could make him understand. If only she had told him sooner how she felt, but that train has left the station and her life is going to hell. She should have told him she loved him when she had the chance.
“You really are f@&king stupid,” Ice sneered. “Why don’t you just kick her puppy while you’re at it.”
“She doesn’t have a puppy.”
“That was sarcasm, a$$hole. Getting your brain scrambled has made you a real dumb f@&ker.”
“What was wrong with what I said?”
“You just reminded her that you still don’t remember her after you kissed her.”
“Yeah, it’s true. That’s why I said it.”
“Well, f@&k. There’s your first problem,” Ice grumbled. “You never tell the truth.”
“I thought honesty was always best.”
“Nooo. No, no, no.” Chris agreed with him, which I found a little odd, which meant it was probably the right answer. “How’s dinner?”
“Fantastic,” Ice said. “Never had a better steak.”
“Honey, did you put that bill in the mail?”
“Of course, honey. I know that bill was important,” Ice smirked.
“Was it good for you?”
“Best head of my life.”
“That’s an important one,” Chris said urgently. “Never forget that one. She wants to know that she’s the absolute best and you’re never thinking about any other woman going down on you.”
“You lie to her about sex?” I asked incredulously.
“They do it too,” Ice shrugged. “You’re the best I’ve ever had. You made me come so hard. Your dick doesn’t fit. All of those are lies they tell us to make us feel ten feet tall. You know for a fact that they still think of past f@&ks because we do it too. And then there’s that lie about coming so hard when you know they were faking it. And come on, we all know that a dick can only be so big and it’s definitely going to fit because they can squeeze a baby out of their vaginas.”
“Lies are a healthy part of any good relationship,” Chris agreed. “They’re for your benefit and hers, so use them, but use them wisely.”
“Well, I’m glad that you gave me this advice now, after I already f@&ked things up. What the hell do I do now?”
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I loved this story so much! It was an emotional, intense, sad, action-packed roller-coaster of a story and I absolutely enjoyed every moment spent reading this. Jules and Ivy’s story was worth the night I spent not sleeping what I should have but hey, definitely worth it 😉
4.5 Stars of awesome!
I was really surprised by this book. I knew going in that the author wasn’t going to give me a book that I expected. She was going to surprise me and give me something that I didn’t think about. And I will definitely say that she threw some surprises at me that I was not expecting with this book. When it comes to intrigue and manipulation, I do believe that this book really hit it out the park.
I have liked the character of Jules for a while and I felt that both Jules and Ivy definitely belonged together, but I didn’t expect the secret that she had or how it would take such a hold over her and why she did things. Jules has always been very confident, but this book put him through the wringer. And he and Ivy …. Wow. Sometimes I wasn’t sure if it was going to work with them, but they managed to pull it out.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The depth of the plot and the numerous levels of intrigue that peppered its pages was very well done. It kept me entertained and kept me second guessing. The author did a great job in keeping me on my toes and not sure of what was going on. Overall, I think this was an awesome book and a great addition to this series. So, two thumbs up and happy reading!
Wow this book takes you on a rollercoaster ride that you don’t want to put down! Once again author Giulia Lagomarsino’s storytelling is fantastic with the action, suspense, friendships, witty dialogue/banter, funny moments and sexy times. My heart ached for both Jules and Ivy at what these two had to endure and I could not stop reading to see how things would play out. I loved the bond and lengths the Reed Security team would go for one another and they really stepped up for Jules and Ivy. This series keep getting better and better and I cannot wait to read the next book.
Wow! This had me on the edge of my seat unable to put it down. Jules and Ivy are fire together but she is more wary of becoming more serious. When danger happens, it’s all touch and go for a while. I was hooked and I just love this group of men because sometimes they are funnier than women friends getting together.
This book had me on edge of my seat trying to work out what was going on. I couldn’t put book down once I started.
Ivy and Jules had to start from the beginning again after meeting in Burg. One mission changed everything for them. At some points I wanted to smack both of them, but other times I felt for them both.
I can’t wait for more.
Man with Amnesia!
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The heroine: Ivy – she has been in a few previous books as Emma’s best friend and former roommate. Emma runs a bookstore and Ivy runs the coffee shop and bakery that is in the bookstore. Ivy has been a free-spirit though she is hiding from something in her past.
The Hero(es): Julian (Jules) – he is a member of Reed Security and on a team with Chris and Ice. He grew up in foster care after his parents abandoned him and he never found a home or family until he came to Reed Security.
The Story: Jules and Ivy began hooking up around the same time as Burg and Emma though Burg and Emma became serious about each other right away, Jules and Ivy kept their relationship more like just a regular hookup. Though they began spending more and more time together until Jules demanded to know about Ivy’s past and she wasn’t willing to tell him.
The thing is that Ivy’s past isn’t that bad. However, in her history nobody ever believed her and/or believed in her, especially the people that were supposed to love her so she was determined to put it behind her and didn’t want to bring it up. When Jules gets injured and nearly killed, Ivy realizes that she was wrong. However, it is too late because Jules has no memory of her or what they shared together.
This book is an interesting one because there is a threat, but nobody knows it. When they finally figure it out, they can’t find the threat and it might just be too late for Ivy. This book was also the most hilarious one so far. I’ve said it before, but I have to say it again, these tough muscular alpha males have the best gossip sessions about their women and the scene with the wax was awesome.
Ooooooh!!!! We get to hopefully learn what Ivy is hiding from everyone in this book! Who knows Ivy’s secret? What happens on an op for Cash? What the heck is going on in this book!?!?!?!!?!?!? This is more mystery and suspense than what I thought would be a second-chance romance. When I hit the last 35 minutes of the book, I could not breathe because I was crying so hard. You have to read to see how this story turns out. It was very unexpected!
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I received an arc, and am voluntarily leaving this review. Goodness, this book was awesome. How do you get over a mistake like she made? Not telling someone that you love them, I think is the worst mistake you could make. Jules just had enough of her not trusting him. I couldn’t put this one down. I highly recommend it.
She just could not tell him her secrets or how she feels and now it is too late as he has left. He starts to get teased by his friends. Will she get another chance? Will he give her that chance? What if she gets into trouble? Would be help her? See what will happen
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This is a must read. In this book you finally get to see Jules and Ivy’s story. All Jules wants is for Ivy to let him in and let him love her like he wants. Ivy is scared to let people get close to her and keeps others at arm length because she is ashamed of her past and is afraid it will cause others to walk away from her. After a fight and her still refusing to let Jules in he walks away and decides to try and move on with life. After a mission gone wrong Jules life is hanging on the line and it opens Ivy’s eyes about her feelings for Jules and what she wants in life from him. After waking up Jules’s life is never the same. He has to rediscover who he truly is and how he fits into everyone else’s life. Eventually Ivy’s past comes back to haunt her and she finds out what loyalty and family truly means!! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat!!
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This is book 12 in the Reed Security series. It is recommended to read the previous ones just to try and know all the characters and what Reed Security is all about. Jules loves Ivy, but she can’t trust him with her past secrets so she pushed him away. When Jules goes on a mission he is badly injured with no memory of his life. He recognizes his friends and coworker’s faces but not their names. His coworkers call Ivy to let her know Jules has been injured. But when she rushes up there. Jules doesn’t recognize her so he tells her to leave him. This crushes Ivy and now she knows she messed up with Jules in not being with him. And now Ivy really needs him. Such angst and heartbreak within this story along with humor and some twists. Never get disappointed with this series and definitely recommend these books!
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I have read all of Guilia;s books in this series and her previous series ‘For the love of a good woman and I dont know how she does it…. every book is better than the last and keeps you wanting more. Jules is fantastic, it;s full of laughs / tears/ and of course plenty of sexy men, theres also a serious side to her books as well that really gets to the point and makes you understand, this one is no different and deals with Jules receiving a serious head injury and how he deals with getting better and the fall out of he’s relationship, but don’t get me wrong it has some sad bits but its written so well that you can’t stop reading and when you get to the funny parts you will really laugh. I couldn’t stop reading and had to read it in one go…….. absolutely fantastic, can’t wait for the next in the series…
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Jules is the twelfth book in the Reed Security Series, it is recommended that they are read in order. A series that just keeps getting better with each book. This is Jules and Ivy’s story of friends with benefits and the secret that Ivy is keeping, their romance has somethings that have to be overcome. A book I enjoyed reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Once again this author puts out a book that hits all your emotions. I found myself crying from the get go then angry when Jules forgot his life and Ivy realized she made a mistake…. as usual it took lots of bumps and bruises for them to find the path to each other. Reed security was there for every step of Jules and Ivy journey. This story had me feeling so much I laughed so much and then cried just as much. This author always delivers a story that has you feeling so much at one time that you can’t put the book down until the very last page!! I will say I will never view waxing in the same way ever again thanks to the antics of reed security men…
Another terrific addition to the Reed Security series. Jules is such a hero, only thinking of his brothers and not concerned with his own safety when a mission comprises the team. His last thoughts are of Ivy, the love he lost. How could she let her secrets keep them apart? She rushes to his side and takes a hit from Ice when he learns her secret. How could he? Jules and Ivy’s love for each other cannot be denied…until he wakes up. Argh! The storyline brought something different to the series and poor Ivy takes the brunt of Jules’ condition. Will these two pull it together for their happy ending? Excellent writing with lots of emotion and this fantastic group of Reed Security hunks as they rally around Jules in his time of need. I’m looking forward to the next installment from this wonderful author. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
This is such a great read, both Jules and Ivy go through so much in this book as they both struggle with not only what has happened to him but also Ivy’s past and situation now. There is plenty of angst, frustration, heartbreak, mystery and hope that will have you turn the pages wondering if they will end up together or if they are a love story that doesn’t have a happy ending.
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I love a book that can make me a blubbering mess, or a book that can make me laugh out loud. This book did both. The growth in Ivy learning to trust and rely on more than just herself was great. Jules the wounded hero fighting his way back to the woman he loves and the friends he calls family, you could feel his struggle. Another great book in a wonderful series. I can’t wait for the next one to come out.
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Ms. Lagomarsino’s Reed Security Series is so fabulously entertaining! I read Gabe and absolutely loved it, and this installment was just as fantastic! I have Sniper on my list too! Are Jules and Ivy meant to be together? If they are, it hasn’t be easy, and won’t be easy. The reader is taken on an emotional roller-coaster. I love to feel, and so far, this series has satisfied that in spades! What is Ivy’s secret? What is so bad that she could not share it with the man she was/is intensely in love with? I can’t tell you, but, you will enjoy every word of the way to finding that out, and if Ms. Lagomarsino gives these two their deserved HEA!
If you have not read this author, you are missing out in my opinion. I absolutely loved this book, to be honest the whole series is more than worth the read. This group of guys in the Reed Security series will capture your heart, I love the comradery and the banter between these guys is so much more that coworkers. This is a second chance story between Jules and Ivy. What was only supposed to be a friends with benefits casual thing reveals that both characters want more. But Ivy isn’t willing to share her secrets with Jules, this obviously causes its own set of issues. However, Jules gets hurt on a mission and Ivy comes running to help him but he has no recollection of who she is. This is a great story that is not always smooth sailing but worth reading each and every word til the last page. I highly recommend reading this book and everything else this author has released.
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There were a lot of ups and downs in this story. I laughed, I cried, I prayed, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Ivy and Jules were a great couple, even when they weren’t a couple. Surprises, action, and family kept me turning the pages. I highly recommend this story.
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