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 is the first book I have read from this author and wow she blew me away. I love a good enemies to lovers story but this book exceeded all my expectations. I enjoyed every minute of this story. These characters made me laugh and cry at the same time. It only took me a day to devour this incredible book.
Lauren was already having a bad day but it became a lot worse. When she sees her ex Gage it was very uncomfortable but when he arrests her it became disturbing. She finally gets released and goes back to work. Lauren is an emergency room nurse. She loves her job until one of her patients become Gage. Lauren can’t help the attraction she still has for him. She knows that she broke his heart but he doesn’t know that her heart was just as broken. Lauren is hiding a secret that could bring them together or break them apart forever. Will Lauren get her happy ending or will she find herself heart broken this time?
I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance,humor, secrets, and forgiveness. You will fall in love with these characters right from the beginning. Lauren is a beautiful woman that loves her job but she wants more. She knows that she did wrong but she wants to fix it. Gage is a handsome cop that wears his heart on his sleeve. He has been hurt too much and he doesn’t know who he should trust with his heart. I loved that this talented author wrote this book in both characters points of views. This makes you feel an emotional connection with them. I can’t wait to see what this author will write next. She has a new fan.
Just Exes
By Charity Ferrell
5 stars
I am a bit of a sucker for second chance romance stories and whist I know generally how they will end up I love it when two characters rub each other up the wrong way whilst they are seemingly rekindling their love – so I was really looking forward to reading Just Exes! I have read a few books by this author now so I knew that it would be a good read and I was right! I loved this book! The characters were great; I wanted to hate Gage as much as I wanted to love him! I loved the simmering chemistry between the two characters even though it looked as though they hated each other. I was rooting for the two of them throughout the story because separately they had their own issue but for me they were so perfect together! There were some funny moments but equally some very emotional and heart-breaking ones too, I certainly enjoyed the emotional rollercoaster Ms Ferrell took me on in this story.
Just Exes absolutely deserves the 5 stars I give it and I can’t wait for more from Ms Ferrell in the future.
Just Exes
By Charity Ferrell
4 Stars
This is the first book that I have read by this author and it won’t be my last! This book is chalked full of angst it was almost too much for my taste. The two main characters are Lauren and Gage. They were Exes that ran into each other again and not in a good way! This story had those up and down rollercoasters of I hate him, But i still love him. I hate her, but I still love her. But with that being said, I did like the banter between them. It was funny and good banter helps me like the characters more. Even with all the bickering and ups and downs, i was hoping they were going to get a second chance. I just didn’t know if they’d kill each other before that happened.
I would recommend this to a friend.
Review by Anastasia D.
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell
I loved this story!!! This book gave me all the feels I look for in a good story. I laughed, I cried, I got angry, and I even swooned. Lauren and Gage have so much history, love, and hurt. Can they find their way back to each other? Will Gage trust that Lauren won’t hurt him again. Is he able to tell Lauren the secret he’s keeping from everyone except his dad. Will Lauren tell him the real reason she broke up with him all those years ago.I enjoyed the banter between these two and the sexual tension is off the charts!!! I couldn’t put this book down once I started reading. I became so invested in this story and the characters, that it felt like I was experiencing their lives right along with them. I can’t say enough good things about the feelings I experienced while reading this book. I highly recommend reading this awesome story!!!
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is a great story with characters that will thrill you, elate you, and give you all emotions from happiness to sadness. Following the stories of Gage and Lauren, as an ex couple they don’t expect to run into each other yet this story they can’t stay away from each other. Gage is a man who presents as a strong man, both mentally and physically, but there is an air of vulnerability about him that calls to Lauren. Being a police officer, it could just be the uniform, or his rugged good looks, but there is something about him that draws Lauren to him. His past has made Gage darker, harder, and just a bit more rugged. But the times that Lauren sees a breakthrough, a simple smile or rumble of laughter, makes him that much harder to walk away from him. Laruen is the exact opposite of Gage. She is smiles and sunshine, but that sunshine brings something to Gage that he didn’t know that he needed. Lauren works in an ER as a nurse, her calling is fixing the broken and making lives a little bit better with her inner sunshine. The relationship that comes from Gage and Lauren is very push and pull, she wants to fight for it, but Gage feels like his demons will pull her down. Can they work it out or will they only be exes? Getting to see Lauren’s brothers, Dallas and Hudson, as well as their women, Willow and Stella, again really made this book come together nicely. Ferrell is a newer to me author, but I am so happy that I choose this one to pick up. This story really pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let go until the end. I recommend this author, and this book to anyone looking for a great read full of great characters and an amazing storyline. This book is a complete standalone, but does loosely tie in with other stories by Ferrell. I would totally recommend reading Dallas and Hudson’s books first if for nothing else than more great books to read. I can’t wait to see what this author brings to her readers next!
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Maura Harper’s review Sep 26, 2018 · edit
really liked it
“Forgiveness is a brave thing… A man becomes stronger when he bears no malice.”
This is a powerful story. So much more than a rom-com.
Told in a dual POV, both characters are powerful and have so much to overcome. This story is well developed and while we get to see characters from previous books, the reader never feels left out or like something is missing.
I recommend this author and this book.
“Just Exes” is the third book in the Blue Beech series by Charity Ferrell but can be read as a standalone as I did. This wonderful story of love, loss and forgiveness is about Gage and Lauren, High school sweethearts who didn’t last. Gage has tried to move on with his life and pursued his dream of becoming a cop while Lauren followed her dream of being an ER nurse. Ten years of space stands between them when they see each other again after Lauren’s apartment complex catches fire and Gage in on the scene, to arrest Lauren. This story is so much more than your normal boy meets girl or boy and girl hate each other(but do they really?) type books I have read in the past. This story is deeper and more emotional than one would think from its description. I couldn’t stop reading this book. I got completely pulled into the story and loved it! The depth of the story and characters was so beautifully written. I can’t say a whole lot more about that because I don’t want to ruin any of it with details here, but do yourself a favor and lose a few hours to this book. As I mentioned, I didn’t read the previous stories in the series about Lauren’s brothers, but after reading this book I think I have to! I love the family that Charity Ferrell has written about and can’t wait to find out more! Five obvious stars to “Just Exes” by Charity Ferrell!
Just Exes
by Charity Ferrell
5/5 Stars
Wow… this is such an amazing book!! This is my first by this author , but it won’t be my last !! I’m completely blown away by the complexity of the story. But yet, it’s so full of love and heart!!
Lauren and Gage fell in love at the young age of sixteen. Their romance was a whirlwind… but it ended in heartache. Fast forward… they meet unexpectedly in town. Is it a sick twist of fate ? Will they be able to be civil to one another? After all, it’s a small town and their bound to run into one another.
You have to read this book!! It will have you sitting on the edge of your seat , wanting more!! It will capture your attention from the start and hold your interest until the very last word!! Outstanding job, Charity!! I can’t wait to see what’s next!!
ust Exes by Charity Ferrell is part of the Blue Beech Series but can absolutely be read as a standalone.
Lauren and Gage haven’t seen each other in years, ever since Lauren broke Gabe’s heart without telling him why. Gage’s life from there has only gotten much more difficult. Once he’s back in Blue Beech, he doesn’t tell anyone what he’s been through. Lauren and Gage’s first encounter was not pleasant but since then it seems like she keeps running into him every time she turns around. Gage has promised to hate Lauren for the rest of his life but now that they spend so much time around each other, will he be able to keep that promise? Secrets come out finally and it’s up to Gage and Lauren to see if they can really give it another shot or not? Will they still be just exes?
I absolutely loved this book. Lauren is quick witted even when she’s hurting. She’s loyal which was so evident when reading the book. Gage couldn’t help his protective instincts toward Lauren which really showed how much he still loved her even when he was saying otherwise. When everything was revealed, I was shocked. I didn’t see those twists coming. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time though. This book has everything!
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell was a great, steamy, emotional read about second chances. When I say emotional, I don’t think you understand just how emotional it gets.
I have never read a book by Charity before and I have to say, this is probably one of my top 10 reads of 2018. The characters are just amazing. Gage and Lauren have loved eachother their whole lives. One day instead of Lauren and Gage going away to college she literally breaks his heart when she breaks up with him without giving him a reason.
Gage Perry decides to move to Chicago and work on the police force there. Then after some more heart break he moves back home to Blue Beech and ends up being the arresting officer who is called when Lauren Barnes is accused of setting her apartment on fire.
Gage honestly HATES Lauren for what she did to him all those years ago but, she is also the only one he ever loved.
Gage and Lauren see a lot of eachother in the upcoming months. They even try to be “friends” but there are way to many secrets between them. Between his past in Chicago and her reasons for why she broke up with him. The chances of them being friends is very slim. The two of them are still in love with eachother but they have major problems.
Amazing 5 Star read!
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is the third book in the Blue Beech series but can be read as a standalone.
This book had me going through all sorts of emotions. I laughed, a lot especially at the beginning when Lauren and Gage see each other for the first time. Kyle was also great comic relief. I cried for their pasts and smiled at the end.
Lauren’s relationship with her family is amazing. She has two awesome older brothers who any girl would be lucky to have. Her parents were so loving and supportive. I wish my family growing up was half as wonderful as hers.
The pain that Gage went through just tore me apart, but he seems to get his happy ending.
I’m really hoping there will be more books with this group of characters with the next book being Kyle’s story.
Just Exes was a good 4 star read.
The story starts with Lauren being accused of starting her apartment on fire, when her landlord calls the police she is shocked to see who shows up. He’s back in town?
Gage has been avoiding Lauren since he returned to town, but when he showed up to a possible arson he is surprised to see who the accused is. I have to say I had a LOL moment when he cuffed her and took her away.
Lauren broke Gage’s heart years ago and he’s never gotten over her. Gage also has some very heartbreaking demons from his past that he has been carrying with him. My heart broke for him and what he went through.
Now that these two have reconnected can they get back what they once had? What will Gage do if he finds out why she broke his heart?
My emotions were all over the place with this second chance romance. I was pulled in right from the beginning. I really liked both Gage and Lauren even if I didn’t always agree with some choices they made. The things these two have gone through really tugged at my heart strings. I loved how Lauren gave as good as she got it from Gage, I had some lol moments. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. I really enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to what’s coming next.
Just Exes
by Charity Ferrell
5 Stars
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is a second chance romance book. It is the story of Lauren and Gage and I was hooked from the very beginning. Lauren is a very caring person and will drop anything to help when in need. Gage is heartbroken and deep down still loves Lauren and will go to any lengths to protect her. Lauren and Gage were once a couple and things did not end well between them. But although others may think they hate each other, they still have chemistry and an attraction for each other. Will Lauren and Gage be able to work out their indifferences and fall in love for the second time? This book is a must read! This story was well written and flowed seamlessly. It was hard to put this book down. The characters are well developed and supporting characters in the story helped the storyline between the two main character. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more from Charity Ferrell.
Just Exes by Charity Ferrell
5 out of 5 stars
Just Exes is written by Charity Ferrell and I have read a few of her books and I simply adored this second chance romance. 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 when I saw this book there was no question, I knew I just had to read it. I have to say that this book was everything I had hoped for and expected from this great author. The characters are well written and amazing even with the emotional turmoil they go through. We also get to see the other amazing characters from books 1 and 2.
Lauren runs into her ex that she hasn’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 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 skipped town after Hurricane Lauren obliterated his heart. Coming home was a hard choice he had to make. Arresting her isn’t. She has no idea of the demons he carry with him now. No idea that he is a new man. Two women ruined him. One he gave his heart to. The other punished him for it,
I highly recommend this book…
By
Tracy
Just Exes is a another read in Blue Beech Series from author Charity Ferrell.
This is my fourth read from this author and I still continue to enjoy them read after read, and in fact, I think she continues to make them get better and better. This author has an incredible writing style that captivates you, has you following the journey of these characters until the very end, so much so you don’t want to put the read down.
Everything about her books continues to captivate you through the entire read. I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump lately but this most definitely got me out of it. I was totally hooked with this read, it was an emotional rollercoaster of emotions and a rollercoaster of a journey for both of our characters Gage & Lauren. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what these two could be hiding from each other, and also hoping that I was something that they could both overcome TOGETHER. But I was definitely not expecting it to take that heartbreaking turn!
These two have been through a lot more than you originally think, but I’m glad these two get the chance to tell their story. A story of second chances, heartbreak, loss, pain, love, passion, anger. But boy oh boy have these two characters got an undeniable chemistry and connection that cannot be ignored by each other or others in their lives. These two are destined to be together.
I absolutely loved each of these secondary characters in their own way – Lauren the strong women, that puts others happiness before her own, and is determined to always help others, just so happens to come back into Gage’s life when he most definitely needs her, he just doesn’t realise that through his hate, pain & guilt. Gage, on the other hand, is strong, confident and underneath all that heartbroken, angry & broken – but what he doesn’t realise is that Lauren the only other person to cause him so much pain the only person that can possibly get him through it all. These two break down each other’s walls and helps each other fight their internal struggles. They may still have to face ups and downs in this read but you can’t help but wish & hope that they finally get their second chance and a HEA.
Along with our amazing main characters we have some brilliant secondary characters that I didn’t realise were all part of the same series, but it was good to read about Willow & Dallas, Stella & Hudson and see how their stories were progressing. It was also nice to see the friendship that Willow & Lauren had throughout this book it really helped the story along and influenced the characters in their journeys as well.
I can’t wait to see where Charity Ferrell will take this series next and whose story we will be getting next – I will most certainly be waiting for that read! I cannot wait. But until then this is a read that should not be missed and I can’t wait to see where Lauren & Gage’s story goes next.
This is a story of second chances. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I enjoyed the characters the most as the are relatable and lovable. I enjoyed the banter back and forth between Lauren and Gage. They had such great chemistry together. I found myself hoping they would get their second chance. Sometimes a dark past could change things, read this book to find out. They also took me on an emotional roller coaster ride that I needed to read more from. I highly recommend this book.
What a fantastic book! And to find out that there are other books to expand on this universe – so excited! This book does stand well on its own. The author does a beautiful job with developing these characters. The plot moves along at a great pace and isn’t too predictable. I really enjoyed this author’s writing style and look forward to reading more.
Just Exes
By: Charity Ferrell
5 out of 5 stars
The story Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is a new adult/contemporary romance book. It is a story that I loved reading. It had me hooked from the first chapter and I soon found myself lost in the pages. It is the story of Lauren and Gage. When you are first introduced to Lauren and Gage you begin to feel the anger they have towards each other. Through their hostile bantering, you quickly find that there is a history between them and it had not ended well. These two used to be a couple. Sweethearts that were so in love. Sometimes anger and hostility only mask the pain that one is feeling. It seems like the more that these two want to be apart they find themselves thrown together. These two still seem to have a spark/attraction to each other. They still have a chemistry together. There are unresolved issues and questions. What does the future hold for Lauren and Gage? Will they take a second chance at love and find happiness together? Read this book to find out. I loved the character of Lauren as she is a caring and compassionate person who wants to help others. I had no problem warming up to her character and wanting her to find happiness. I also loved how Gage even though he is still feeling hurt wants to protect Lauren and keep her safe. There are other characters that are introduced in this story. I enjoyed reading about them and how they interact with Lauren and Gage. This story is heartwarming and one you will not want to put down until you finish. It is well-written and a joy to read. I highly recommend it.
Just Exes is a second chances story by Charity Ferrell. It is not really part of any series but still, the heroine is the little sister of Hudson and Dallas who we met in Just Her Bodyguard and Just One Night where we also got the first glimpses of her. So go ahead and read it as a standalone and I am sure if you have read Hudson and Dallas’ books then you know what the writer might have in store for us!
Just Exes is the story of Lauren Barnes (aka Satan as she is called by one of Gage’s friends) and Gage Perry. These two were each other loves in high school and for some reason Lauren broke up with him, for no reason!!! I really did not like that we had to wait sooo long into the story to find out what the reason was and …. Hmm… was it really worth 10 years of separation?! Well, maybe, we humans are very bad at dealing with our issues so who the heck knows…
There is a lot of pain in this story, pain that goes back for years … it also gives us a rollercoaster story that leaves you at the edge of your seat until you come to the last page … and it is not just Lauren and Gage that make the story but also all those crazy and entertaining support characters aka friends! I hope the writer will give us more stories where we can meet up with them or maybe some of them get their own story! What else does one need than more secrets and deception and love, first chances or second …
Just Exes
Charity Ferrell
4 out of 5 stars
Just Exes is the second book I’ve read by this author, having really enjoyed Just One Night I was looking forward to Just Exes and seeing what Lauren’s own story had to offer.
I don’t read many second chance romance stories as I tend to find the obstacles that keep these couples apart redundant and frustrating. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this book. Just Exes was so much more than a second chance romance and I am glad I cast aside my preconceived notions. I found myself cheering Lauren on from beginning to end and the obstacles that she and Gage faced were nothing less than exciting.
I have to admit I really enjoyed the role Kyle played in the story, he was an excellent friend and his relationship dynamic with Lauren was well played out.
Just Exes has a little bit of everything for the avid reader, danger, drama, passion, romance, the list goes on. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from Charity Ferrell.