A couple of drinks.A random stranger.It was only supposed to be one night.Turns out, the stranger is Julian Reyes.Formidable businessman.And my brother-in-law’s new business partner.Chairman of Trinity Academy.Where I’ve just enrolled as a student.Coldhearted jerk.Who also happens to be ridiculously hot.Whenever we meet, it doesn’t help I’m reminded of how amazing his hands felt on my body.Yeah, … reminded of how amazing his hands felt on my body.
Yeah, definitely not how I imagined my first year of college.
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Julian left me jubilant! 4 stars
This is a standalone but I have read the Trinity Academy books, so I was excited to get Julian’s story and it did not disappoint! I did not read the book Jamie came from and I understood everything. As the blurb says, Julian and Jamie have a one-night stand not knowing who each other is and how they are connected. After they realize it, Julian got grumpy and Jamie lived to torment him and it was entertaining! I loved getting to see beneath Julian’s workaholic exterior to the loyal, strong, vulnerable man he was, and he so deserved happiness after his backstory. As I said, Jamie was a spit-fire plus smart, funny, brave and perfect for Julian. She goes through a lot in this book, and I felt for her so much. This book was a slow-burn romance with a slow-burn mystery that left me jubilant at the end!
I received an advanced copy of this ebook from the author/Candi Kane PR for my honest review.
After reading and loving the Trinity Academy series and was anxious for Julian’s story and I was not disappointed. Julian had me engrossed from start to finish. Suspense, mystery, friendship and romance, this story had a bit of everything and I enjoyed it. The banter between Julian and Jamie had me amused. These two had intense chemistry and were perfect for each other. The other characters from the previous Trinity Academy books made an appearance and all added to the story. This slow burn romance was a great read and an excellent addition to the series. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to all lovers of romantic suspense.
Michelle Heard has once again delivered an awesome 5 star read with JULIAN, book 4 in the Trinity Academy Series. I could not put this book down once I started. Julian and Jamie’s story pulled me in from the very beginning. Julian was so much more than expected and Jamie, although young was his perfect match. From the suspense of a stalker to HEA, the author kept me turning the page! Certainly loved this series, and can’t wait for the spin off series in the the Next Generation.
I have noted Julian when he first appeared in the book. Falcon’s brother was an enigma. We met him, but we didn’t know about him too much.
Then Michelle Heard announced that he will have his own book and I was waiting for this a long time.
Finally „Julian” arrived on my Kindle and I read it with expectations.
Michell Heard has fulfilled them all.
Julian met Jamie in the bar. They had one-night stand and nobody thought that they will meet again. But this day come and their second meeting was weird.
Jamie proved to be a new student of Trinity Academy and Julian wasn’t a musician who he was in the club. He is a chairman of CRC Holdings and her brother in-law buisness partner.
I really like this book. „Julian” is the forth book in „Trinity Academy” series and this story is so much different than previous three!
Julian is a really serious and calm man. He has a buisness and he is working so much for it.
Jamie is a normal girl with ambitions, but she is also carying for her family.
These two are wild, raw and their emotions and feelings are hard and tough too!
I love this lust and desire. between them.
We can also meet in this book „old” heroes. Falcon, Lake and Mason are back! Of course I was in love when I saw Mason’s name first time in this book. I love this guy!
Girls power is here too! Kingsley and Layla always help Jamie and give her advices.
„Julian” is a good book. It is a YA romance, but we have here a criminal story too. I won’t write more about this, but I really love the bad side of this story. And I like Julian’s behavior when it all started. He needed his own story and Michelle Heard done a great job with it!
And this „new generation” page in the end. Wohoo this year will be hot!
This Author writes amazing characters! She has a unique way of blending genre and it just works. That this was a crossover warms my heart. I loved seeing the old gang and was delightfully surprised when my 2 of my favorite showed up. The main conflict added suspense/thriler elements that were great but I figured it out really early. I wish there had been a little more push back from Carter I wanted to see that show down. Overall it was an enjoyable read and I definitely recommend it.
I loved Trinity Academy series so much and was waiting so anxiously for Julian! And Michelle Heard did not disappoint me! This story had a bit of every good thing. Elements of hate turning love. Drama. Suspense. Swoonworthy emotions. A gorgeous alpha male and a sassy yet sweet heroine. And we have an amazing story!
Julian has so many facets in his personality. He has the huge responsibility as chairman of CRC Holdings. He is a musical prodigy. He carries scars of deep personal loss. And his life was all about work and career. Till Jamie, the sister in law of his new partner Carter crashed into his life. One night stand between two strangers became very complicated when they realize that they have to face each other regularly now. Specially when Jamie gets admitted to Trinity Academy. They both try the attraction and connection. Then Jamie’s life gets threatened and Julian realises he cannot live without the person who made him feel alive after a long time.
Jamie is a beautiful person. She is smart, intelligent, compassionate and caring. She is also incredibly brave and strong willed. I love how she carried herself through a mess and managed to take care of people she loves. The author elegantly portrayed Julian’s struggle of dealing with fear of losing another person he loves dearly. My heart just could not take his pain and his words and his actions. They have a deep and intense chemistry. My heart is gone for Julian and Jamie! I loved meeting with the old friends from Trinity Academy series!
Julian by Michelle Heard was a steamy, swoony and captivating story. It was a great balance of romance and suspense!
Received ARC for Honest review
Love how all my fave characters are here
intense emotional forbidden broken beautiful heartstopping
Jamie and Julians amazing love story
cant wait to see whos next
This book was everything I was hoping for, and so much more. It was full of suspense, mystery and lots of surprises.
I thoroughly enjoyed Julian’s story. Can’t wait for future books by this author.
What a brilliant standalone to a fantastic series.
The twist was unexpected, kind wish we had seen more of the “villian” of the story, but in saying that the way the author put the story worked.
Loved seeing the families coming together and circling the wagons to protect their own.
Oh how I love enemies to lovers, forbidden romances. So this was a win for me. I adored Julian and Jamie, and the added threat of a crazy stalker, made the story more than just romance. After having her first one night stand, Jamie is more than surprised to find out that the sexy musician, she snuck out on is not quite what she thought he was. No, he’s a family business contact, and a CEO, oh, and he’s also the Chairman of her new school, Trinity Academy. Fun and games ensue, as both Jamie and Julian fight to keep their feelings under control, but when Jamie’s life is threatened it would appear that Julian will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. This is one of my favourite Trinity Academy reads to date, I was hooked from the first page. I received an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest review.
4*
Jamie is glad to have some time to herself living with her sister & family is good but shes about to start her studies.
Julian is private not a huge socialiser after the death of Jennifer, however Jamie catches his eye that night.
Little do they know their lives are about to be entwined.
I was so happy to read this book seeing the struggles Julian has and the way the group all pull together. I’ve loved reading Falcon, Mason & Lakes books & definitely recommend reading them.
I’m so happy to know that their will be more from them later.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
wow i love this series of these amazing alpha men. this is a age different that could make a differet with a older male that thinks is taking on a kid. this has lots of ups and downs but very hot and steamy.
The night before she is set to start at the Trinity Academy, Jamie meets and spends a charming and steamy night with Julian. Before he wakes up she leaves so there is no awkwardness but there is no avoiding that as Julian is the chairman of Trinity Academy and CRC Holdings, a company her brother-in-law just partnered with. Way more awkward than the walk of shame the next morning. Oops.
First let me start by saying that this book was not what I expected at all. I was looking forward to Julian and Jamie’s story because I was thoroughly intrigued with Julian during the previous Trinity books and I wanted more, needed to know more about him. Then the fact that Jamie is Carter and Della’s sister, BONUS! If you read Falcon’s story you know that Julian has some demons that he is starting to work out so I expected this to be a long drawn out angsty book where he sorts that out all while Julian and Jamie navigate/come to terms the taboo of their 8 year age gap and of him running the school and company. Turns out I got it all wrong (next time read the blurb instead of diving head first in but I just can’t help myself with Michelle’s books. I dive.). This book was more of a suspense novel than a romance novel and I am here for it. Loved it. But that wasn’t all of it. This book had it all – chemistry, laughs, tears, love. Julian and Jamie’s banter was hilarious. I couldn’t get enough of it and just like Lake I was dying of laughter. Jamie’s strength to stand up to Julian and during everything that was going on was nothing short of amazing. I loved how she never crumbled. Julian’s growth and development was swoon worthy. How he is with Jamie melts me. I adored this book and my only complaint is that it is over. Another good read from Michelle.
While I wait for the Epilogue, I will have to go back to the Enemies to Lovers series because I forgot how much I missed those boys and Miss Sebastian. We need more of her and her bedazzled a$$ in our lives.
This book was beyond amazing. I absolutely loved Julian & Jaime’s story. There’s love, emotional, beautiful, head spinning chemistry between these two. Michelle’s minds always blows me away with it’s creativity. Guaranteed to keep you engaged the entire time.
OMG… Michelle Heard you have done it again.
Julian has totally stolen my heart
The chemistry between Julian and Jamie is sizzling hot
Must say loved the suspense in this one… the stalking story arc was brilliant.
I went through so many emotions with this one. Even had to stop reading at one stage to clear my vision and wipe away the tears.
This book had it all… laughter, tears, excitement, suspense and chemistry to die for with the love story.
This book is a definite must read and another amazing book to add to the Trinity Academy series.
Julian… you are my new favourite
I was given an arc for an honest review
FIVE MINDBLOWING STARS!
Julian is the epicness of all crossover books that has ever been written. Not only do we get the Trinity Academy and Screw Crew from the Enemies to Lovers series, but Hayden and Max also make an appearance from one of my favorites, False Perceptions. Mind blown!! Total edge of your seat, nail biting, fist clenching page turner that had me swooning and laughing one page and ugly crying on the next. My emotional wreck was all over the place with this book and it couldn’t have been written any more perfectly.
Both Jamie and Julian were perfection! Jamie with her sassyness and smart mouth balanced Julian’s broodiness, and both gave as good as they got. But with all their banter, glares and sexual tension, they both need to put their feelings and differences aside. The race against time to catch a psycho looming in the shadows puts their sanity and safety at stake.
“You don’t stop hunting, especially if you’ve wounded your prey. Us being here will only make him more determined to get to Jamie. She was his prey first, and he won’t like sharing.”
Love having all the characters come together in this book and have all of them show their protectiveness. Not only were the main characters absolutely intriguing, but some of the side characters really got to shine too. One of them being Preston Culpepper. Totally brought his computer genius A game. Another and probably the one who made me feel so much emotion for Jamie, was Mr Reyes. I loved his part in this book and totally gave me all the feels!
Feeling emotional because I’m getting a taste of what it’s like to have a father for the first time in my life, I struggle to hold the tears in. -Jamie
Overall, this book had it all. Loved every every moment being sucked into the Trinity Academy world once again. I’d definitely give it more than 5 stars if I could. Dual POV with it’s own HEA, Julian is a book you must read. Michelle Heard never disappoints with everything she writes. Just goes to show just the amazingness that’s coming from this author in the next generation, and I for one can not wait too see what happens next!
I loved This book so much! I was not a fan of Julian in Falcon’s book but he definitely changed my mind in his own book. Julian and Jamie are in for a shock when they are introduced when Jamie starts college. The chemistry between these two jumps off the pages, even when they are fighting it. I loved seeing past characters and so excited for more from this group!
Julian was introduced in the Trinity Academy, I knew his story had to be told. I had no idea it would be anything like this though. This lovers, to enemies, to lovers book had me swooning, aghast at the angst, sleuthing my way through clues to discover answers and returning to ride the roller coaster of romance. All of our favourite characters make a return, but Julian and Jamie outshine the cast…although Miss Sebastian is bedazzling.
Julian has been hurt, he is guarded and lives a controlled life by keeping his focus on business matters. As the chairman of CRC Holdings and of Trinity Academy he has no time to reflect on his past or create a future. Until Jamie caught his eye and quenched his desires, but she disappeared in the morning. A new business partnership with Indie Ink Publishing takes precedence. The CEO Carter Hayes, sister in law is going to be attending Trinity Academy and making her feel welcome is paramount.
Jamie has never had a one night stand but he is too hard to resist, not that she wants to. Trinity Academy is a new beginning for her, the girls have welcomed her with open arms. Imagine her surprise when he walks on stage, she thought he was a musician and she’d never see him again. It gets worse he’s the new business partner and Carter can never find out. Getting something past this group is not easy, they nose around and push us together. However someone is trying to come between us, I need to identify who though.
5 JULIAN STARS!! Wow, Julian is as perfect as I thought he would be. Julian is hot, smart, confident and a protector. Julian and Jamie have so much chemistry they are exploding off the pages. Their story will keep you on the edge of your seat with the suspense. I enjoyed catching up with the other guys from the Trinity Academy series. I read this book in one sitting. You should definitely read this book and series.
After reading The Trinity series and being introduced to Julian, I was hoping that there would be a story about him. And what a story it is! Wow! Just unbelievable! So much goes on in this book, your head will spin. There’s mystery, sadness, humor, lust and possibly love?? Julian is the type of guy who is all business, no time for relationships and likes his life that way. Until one stolen night, he meets Jamie and all bets are off. Except for when he finds out who she really is, then he is torn as he doesn’t know if he can mesh his personal and professional lives. But Jamie, who while younger, is strong, determined and a definitely a spitfire, wants to pursue this relationship, problems or not! Love her character so much, she is perfect for Julian. As these two embark on a relationship, something happens that threatens everything they are building, can they overcome it? These two will take you on an emotional ride of which you never want to get off. Their chemistry is sizzling! As you read, you can just feel the beginnings of friendship and love between these two and hope that they both can get thru all the craziness going on in their lives. Let me also mention, that this author has such a way with words, that you will feel all the emotions and will make you fall in love with Julian and Jamie, just like I did. I highly recommend this book! It is incredible.