Running into an ex you haven’t seen in nearly a decade is never a good time. Running into your ex while he’s arresting you is humiliating. LaurenRunning into an ex you haven’t seen in nearly a decade is never a good time. Running into your ex while he’s arresting you is humiliating. The handcuffs close around my fists at the same time he promises to hate me until he takes his last breath.I can’t … he takes his last breath.
I can’t blame him. He pleaded for me not to walk away.
He doesn’t know leaving him broke my heart as much as it did his.
It wasn’t for me. Rather, it was for someone else.
Gage
I skipped town after Hurricane Lauren obliterated my heart.
Coming home was a hard choice to make. Arresting her isn’t.
She has no idea of the demons I carry with me now. No idea that I’m a new man.
Two women ruined me.
One I gave my heart to.
The other punished me for it.
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This was my first book by this author and it definitely won’t be my last. Let me tell you this book will take you for a ride. One minute I was laughing so hard I was crying and the next I was actually in tears because of the emotions this story pulled out of me. Lauren and Gage’s story was a rough and I loved both characters and hated everything they had went through. This book was a hard one to put down once I started reading and when it was over I really didn’t want to see these two end. I loved the couple so much. And I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.
Second Chance Romances are my jam!! True love always wins out in the end. Lauren and Gage’s story is no exception. Their story is a sad one, it broke my heart. Have some tissues ready, you’re going to need them.
Lauren is a nurse at the hospital. She has a huge heart when it comes to helping other people. That doesn’t extend to dating, not that she has time for it anyways. She gave her heart away years ago and never got it back.
Gage is a Police Officer and he has just transferred back to the little town of Blue Beech. He hasn’t been back since Lauren broke his heart. He is determined to hate her, while trying to outrun the life he had been living.
The chemistry between these two is electrifying. Their story is one of love, heartbreak, loss, hate and love again. My heart broke for Gage, I’m still not sure it’s healed…although Lauren sure does help with that
This series has captured me from the beginning. I was excited to see that Lauren, Dallas and Hudson’s little sister, was getting her own book. And knowing it was a second-chance made it all the more appealing to me.
Lauren and Gage dated throughout high school, but Lauren broke up with him shortly after. Gage never really understood why she ended things, but it caused him to move away. They both suffer through the years since then. When Gage moves back home, they run into each other, and their pull it still there. But they both have demons that they need to deal with.
I liked these characters. I felt like they had a good plot, and were well-developed. I wish there had been a little more at the end, though, for all the couples. I wanted to see a little farther into the future. Maybe there will be more? Nonetheless, I greatly enjoyed Just Exes, and the Blue Beech series!
After reading Just One Night and realizing there was a book before it I went back and read it and then this one. Lauren is introduced in book 1 and I loved her character. I loved her book and I stayed up late to finish it because I couldn’t put it down. There’s a bit of mystery surrounding her ex Gage and I’m a junkie when it comes to trying to figure out plot twists….this is a twist I didn’t see coming. If you love HEA with a bit of mystery then this one’s for you! Can’t wait for Kyle’s story and then hopefully Luke’s!
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is a second chance romance story that is a great read. Charity is a talented storyteller that keeps you engaged, engrossed and enthralled from start to finish. I really loved the main characters Lauren and Gage and Charity certainly put me through my paces as I felt every emotion, every hurt, every pain, every good and every bad thing that happened to them. I cried and laughed but my god what Gage went through was just heartbreaking. Gage and Lauren are very well developed and it was easy to connect to them and what they were going through. It is an extremely beautiful story that is extremely well written and flows well. I look forward to reading more from this author. This is a must read but keep the tissues close.
A LEGIT PAGE TURNER!! Just Exes is a book written by Charity Ferrell and it is a great story! Lauren and Gage were high school sweethearts until it was time for college. Gage planned on following Lauren so that she could pursue her dreams to become a nurse. Lauren had other plans and decided that she wanted to go alone. So for years Gage has had built all of this hate toward her and then he moves back home to be with his dad. The first encounter these two had after all these years apart…Gage arrests Lauren. Then of course, all the feelings that they had for each other years ago start to come forward and things start to develop again. However, during the time apart Gage has become a different person. A person that Lauren doesn’t recognize anymore. Gage doesn’t want to let her in because he doesn’t want to taint her with all of his demons. But there is no stopping Lauren and when she wants something…she gets it. This is definitely a HEA and it has some seriously sexy scenes. Why yes, they were definitely hot! They were also very loving and very well written. I loved the characters in this book, both main and secondary. They were all likeable characters and I could relate to them as well. There were some tear jerker scenes that you really did need the tissues for. This book was so believable and it felt so real. I truly thought I was a part of the story line. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!
Just Exes- Charity Ferrell
5-stars
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is a truly emotional, heartfelt and poignant romance! It’s by far my favourite by this author and if I could I would certainly rate it more than a 5-star. It was a phenomenal story that captivated me from the start. I got so swept up in the storyline that I ended up reading it in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to put it down. Gage and Lauren’s relationship is complex and full of so many secrets, yet their chemistry remains just as strong as ever.
Just Exes is truly a never a dull moment read, there was always something going on which kept me on my toes and fully engaged. I was filled with so many emotions while reading their story, emotions that had me in tears, emotions that had my heart breaking and emotions that had me feeling hopeful for the two of them. Their story is one I won’t soon forget.
I would absolutely recommend this book to others, it’s a romance read that should not be missed! I’m already looking forward to diving in to my next Charity Ferrell novel!
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell
4 out of 5 stars
I love a gentle souled man. I love a man who is both vulnerable, yet strong and tough. Finding one in real life is next to impossible but Ms Ferrell has created the perfect one in Gage. I adored this book. Lauren and Gage were too fantastic characters that were just perfect for each other.
Lauren and Gage has history. A history that Lauren tried everything to forget, but Gage is doing everything to prevent that from happening. She broke his heart. Not just broke, but shattered into a million pieces. Gage left town shortly after to put himself back together, but Lauren left a huge impact on his heart. Flash forward many years later…Gage is arresting Lauren…and the history comes flooding back.
Ms Ferrell is a smooth author. You do not feel rushed from one moving scene to another and you never feel that you have not gotten the whole picture. The plot was well developed and the structure was solid and the characters were deep and well thought out. Highly recommended.
5 Stars
“I want to punch him in the face.
I want to apologize.
I want him to know I regret what I did and that my heart beats only for him.
But it wouldn’t change anything.
No amount of apologizing will reverse the betrayal and pain I caused.”
Just Exes is a fantastic second chance romance by Charity Ferrell. I fell in love with Ms. Ferrell’s writing when I read ‘Just One Night’ (Book #1) and ‘Just Her Body Guard’(Book #2), and have since read many of her other works too- so when I saw this book there was no question, I knew I just had to read it. I am excited to say that it was everything I had hoped for or expected from this talented author- I thought it was going to be impossible for her to get me to love any characters more than I did Stella and Hudson (Just Her Body Guard)… but Lauren and Gage have certainly succeeded. This is now my favourite book of Ms. Ferrell’s, so far.
This is a beautiful and such an emotional story- extremely well written. It had me totally engrossed right from the start. I found it a sexy, slow-burning, funny, emotive and very relatable!
The characters are all so well developed and endearing. I found it easy to connect with them and their story. I was cheering them on from the sidelines the whole way through. They had both been through so much and had carried their pain for so long, my heart ached for them! But boy, these two were entertaining with their arguing, verbal jousting, and one-upmanship- their banter was hilarious at times, which did help to balance the emotional and heartbreaking moments.
The story has a great pace and a smooth flow. It was so easy read, I got through it all in one sitting.
I am very excited to see what comes next!
Thank you, Ms. Ferrell!
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is a fun book. From the beginning I was invested And I knew it was going to be a good one. This is the second book I have read by Charity Ferrell. I really enjoy her writing style and was not disappointed! I like that each character had some growth they had to go through. Lots of drama but low on angst! I love that Lauren is a wise ass. That’s my favorite!! Anyway I enjoyed it and look forward to others by Charity. 4 star rating.
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is a book about old feelings and new opportunities.
Lauren and Gage share an animosity towards each other – as evident by the fact that Gage happily arrests Lauren the first time he sees her in a decade.
All he knows is that she left him, tearing out his heart in the process. But there is more to the story than I totally meets the eye however Lauren might not get the chance to explain. Not with how much Gage hates her.
And yet the feelings and the chemistry can not be denied. But can the past be laid to rest in order to allow for a future?
I knew this book would be good simply from the description – old lovers turned enemies are some of my favourite type of books. I liked this book however because it had a story to follow it up as well. Lauren and Gage worked well together, they were believable and made the story more interesting. A very enjoyable book.
This was an absolutely amazing book! It was a great written love story, with twists and turns and lots of mystery and suspense all in one! This was my first book from this author and I can tell you it will not be my last. The story of Lauren and Gage was heart wrenching and pulled me into from the very beginning. Their love was one we all wish we can find and the realist of how the road blocks they went through and still have to get through to be together was very real and raw. Lauren was sassy and I absolutely loved it, while Gage was the tough but good guy that just wanted an apology and the women he has loved since he was kid. He also had a past that was haunting him and needed to let go, Lauren was the only one that could help him do that.
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is a five star novel. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and seeing how the characters interacted throughout the entire book. Gage and Lauren dated in high school. When Lauren left him at 18, he didn’t know why or what to do with himself. He decided a move was in order and left without a trace. Many years later, he returns to his hometown where he keeps his return home a secret from Lauren. When she finds out, she is not happy. She has never been able to get over him, but has done her best to keep that secret hidden. As they keep getting thrust back into each other’s lives, they have to figure out how to cope and learn how to deal with all their feelings that they have tried so hard to suppress.
Just Exes is an edgy and dramatic tale by Charity Ferrell. I have not read this author’s work before, so this was an exhilarating introduction to Charity Ferrell. The story flowed along superbly, with the various elements and complexities coming together to create a blindingly intriguing tale that pulled the strings of my heart, broke my heart a little, and then went and filled it full of love.
Lauren and Gage were everything to each other, from a very young age. Until they weren’t. The suspense of their story built until I thought I would burst with curiosity. Not knowing what was at the heart of their sad story was driving me deliciously insane! Charity Ferrell masterfully draws out the intensity apprehension, which adds and irresistible element to the reading experience, making it impossible to put down.
Lauren and Gage entertained me, bruised me, impressed me, frustrated me, fulfilled me. An incredible story by an extremely talented author. 5 stars.
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell
5 stars
What an amazing read. I love second chance romance stories and this one took it to a whole other level.
The characters in this book were great. I felt every emotion they went through with every scenario they encountered.
I dont know how i would react to some of the things that were happening in this book but the way things were portrayed were done perfectly for this book.
While there are many things that happen, I can’t divilge here as they would spoil the story in a big big way. But my heart broke a few times and I had a couple chuckles too and those sext scenes were hot hot hot!
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell
Five Stars
Just Exes is a second chance romance by Charity Ferrell. This is the first book I have read by Ms. Ferrell, but I plan on going back and reading the two books about Lauren’s brothers, Hudson and Dallas because this story was one of the best stories I have read this year. This is Lauren and Gage’s story and it had me hooked from the very first page. When you see your ex after ten years and he is there to arrest you, it really doesn’t start out pretty. This story is filled with all kinds of feels. I was laughing at the witty banter, and reaching for a tissue at Gage’s heartbreaking story. The characters are well defined and they make you feel like you are involved in the story. I read this book in one sitting, because I just had to find out what made Lauren give Gage up after high school, and I tell you what, it was well worth going without sleep the next day to finish this book. I highly recommend if you are looking for a great romance with all the feels.
I love Charity Ferrell’s books and this one didn’t disappoint. This particular story had me hooked from the prologue! This is one of those stories that stay with you long after reading it.
This story will definitely take you on one emotional rollercoaster. We meet Gage and Lauren. Both were childhood sweethearts until Lauren walked away right before college. Gage ran off but is now home, bitter, and a cop. He came back home to forget and to heal. Unfortunately, or fortunately, he runs into Lauren (which he had to arrest). Both hate one another and show it but the love and the chemistry is still there. As the time goes on the feelings of attraction grow but both are holding secrets and these secrets can make or break their relationship!
This was a wonderful second chance romance where it does prove that there is a fine line between love and hate!
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is a contemporary new adult/college romance. This story was rife with hilarious banter, hi-jinks and more – the laughter was hard to control. The author wrote a terrific story that had highly entertaining characters with a mix of drama, adventure and some growth all tied together. Despite the fun of this story, there are serious moments involved and Charity Ferrell did an excellent job of combining those making them flow without effort making a truly rounded story. Truly loved this story and quickly read the story as it was so easily devoured.
Just Exes By Charity Ferrell. First off let me just say it took me a couple days to recover from this incredibly written story. Going in I thought I’d be get a nice easy and maybe fun exes to lovers story. Instead I got a story filled to the brim with secrets, a bit of suspense and emotions that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Lauren and Gage had everything figured out until one day it just wasn’t, secrets aren’t ever easy. I love the banter back and forth because it feels genuine and believable. The characters just clicked for me, I never felt like they didn’t fit. It’s an emotional roller coaster that I really wish I could read again for the first time. Get ready for quite the ride. It’s well written and paced nicely with characters I just fell in love with completely. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone.
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell was a infuriating, entertaining, heart string ripping, feel smashing read, that had me engrossed form start to finish.
My first read by this author, I was pulled in right away by the synopsis. The pull only straighten, from the first moment I got my hands on this puzzled, from reading that prologue, and from reading that heart braking line “You will never know”
I don’t even know where to start with this one, get the tissues ready cause this book is full of raw emotions that rips out your heart and stomps on it, repeatedly. At first I was all team Gage’s. Screw Lauren and her refusal to tell him why she left him, without a proper explanation. What got me was her pissy attitude towards him, well he did arrest her, but still girl had no right to be such a raving, you know what.
As the story when on, and the deeper I got into both of their heads, I warmed up to Lauren.There is always two sides. And then when that plot bomb was dropped my heart shattered for Gage. When the truth finally came out for why Lauren left like she did, I was pissed at her, but not for the same reasons, talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Love came make people so selfish and do selfish things and not think about what the consequences. There was no black and white here.
And that’s where I’m going to lave that review, because to tell you even a ounce about the plot, their character growth, will spoil this outstanding feels destroying read. So please take my super hight recommendation and my stamp of approval that you need this book in your life. Not only will bring tears to your eyes, it will piss you off, make you laugh and, it will some how make you go from hating a MC, to going into full support mode by the end.
Happy Reading
-E.A. Walsh