Book 2 in the Jack & Jill Series – NOT a standalone.
The living seek forgiveness. The dead seek revenge.
A first love.
A last breath.
A haunting past.
Armed with a sinful past and an equally sinful body, Jackson Knight absolves his vow of celibacy to pursue Sergeant Monaghan’s unsuspecting—older—housekeeper.
Ryn Middleton, on the cusp of turning forty with a snarky daughter, a killer … turning forty with a snarky daughter, a killer dog, and an abusive ex-husband, finds Jackson’s advances humorous and unbelievable. After intense negotiations including Vera Wang, Ed Sheeran, and sex four times a day, Ryn accepts Jackson’s marriage proposal on their first date.
What could possibly go wrong?
While struggling to lay claim to the woman of the dreams he never had, Jackson is forced to deal with a grief-stricken Jillian trying to hold on to her past without letting go of her future—the doctor who took her heart and the Sergeant who gave her a new one.
Beyond the hope for light, lies the middle of darkness, the illusion of truth, and a haunting past.
*WARNING – Contains explicit language and sexual content and subject matter pertaining to physical/sexual abuse.
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I am speechless..SPEECHLESS Y’ALL!!
I recently met Jewel E Ann at an author event and I really did tell her..please..just take my wallet cuz I am blown away with the books I have read so far..so yes..I need all your paperbacks!! Lol
Y’ALL I HAD ONLY READ 2 BOOKS OF HERS AT THAT TIME!!! That is how much I was blown away with her writing..these stories and now I’m on my 5th book that I have devoured from her…and I did not want to stop…goodness all of these books I have read so far will stay in my heart F O R E V E R!!!
5 AMAZING STARS and I wish I could give ten thousand more!!!
“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one of them to say thank you?”
I do. World’s shortest love story-A Carnivore met a Vegan and they read happily ever after!
“Love is reckless because true emotions are immune to logic. The most beautiful love stories are often the most tragic.”
What can I say about Jewel that haven’t said before. She has a unique ability to make you laugh till you cry or make you cry till you laugh. Carrot and a stick method which keeps the readers engaged while having their hearts scooped out with a dull spoon.
“with each passing day he becomes my new past and I feel like eventually he’ll be the only past I need”
Skillful dialogues, intense narration and intelligent plot couples with very sincere characters, make her books a joy to read. This series in particular has me spellbound. Every page brings smile to my face and then tears. Jackson is front and center in this book.
“sharp teeth, one tongue, two lips, ten fingers and a very large cock. take your pick”
One look at his neighbour AJ’s housekeeper- Ryn and he’s gobsmacked. She’s all Jack’s looking in a woman.
She’s reticent but Jack’s persistence soon breaks down her self preserving walls
“Rob the cradle, have sex on the beach, fucking embrace your forties. you are at your prime Ryn, what do you have to lose at this point”
Stunning, sexy & older than him, she occupies Jack’s senses and he’s a goner. Both Jack & Jill’s love stories run parallel. Jewel adeptly strings pearls of tragedy and comedy in the same necklace. I was crying one chapter, laughing the next. A.J & Jill’s relationship takes a turn for the worse while Jack & Ryn are having the time of their life. By the end the wheel turns full circle and both couples encounter the worse tragedy ever.
“Time couldn’t mend my body…… but you mended my soul. I leave knowing that I was the luckiest bastard alive because I was loved by you, and you my beautiful girl….. you were loved by me”
I’m just dismayed at the story. A see-saw of emotions, pendulum swings from frustration to rejection. Jubilation to desolation EVERY DAMN PAGE!
I’m so dessicated. Yes that’s the word. Every feeling has been drained, my heart a dry empty shell now.
I was reading the paperback version and I went crazy with post it bookmarks. Totally engaging, enthralling saturated with all possible sentiments. I’m just floored by this authors talent, go and get immersed in oceanful of pearls of her words
Life is nothing if not unimaginable
Thank you Jewel for giving me these books, I’m going to believe they were solely written for me !;)
5 stars for official dates with cloth napkins
“Luke had the best of her and she didn’t want it back—not ever. But AJ filled her lungs with life after death, he gave her so much hope that there was in fact light beyond the darkness.”
Jewel E Ann did it again. She gave me another big hang over. I can’t get enough of her books because her skills are off the charts. Thank you for another amazing story.
I loved Jackson and Ryn, but my favorite parts were still about Jessica/Jillian, AJ, and Luke. AJ… Luke… I love them both. They’re polar opposites, but their love for her was unshakable. There were moments I almost cried because my heart was seriously hurting. I need the next book now… This is my favorite series this year, and one that I’ll reread over and over again.
Book 2 of the series is another great read, these are the kind of books you just can’t put down, you need answers. There’s just so much depth to this series, and you are completely sucked in immediately, You will read these books quickly because you want all the answers!
“Blood clots. Cuts fade. Pain evaporates. But the wounds in their souls would never heal. They would forever fester as reminders that they were bound to a past that could never be erased.”
Gah! Jewel E. Ann and her incredibly touching words. My heart! This series is doing a serious number on my heart. These characters burrow into your heart. This story seers your soul. The words touch you so deeply. Impeccable writing. Emotional overload. Journeys of heartbreak and love so deep your heart aches.
“I adore you.”
“My God…you give me life.”
What has Jewel done to my heart? I feel like it is crumpled and laying at the bottom of the garbage. My heart is in shambles after this book. It’s broken and shattered. Jewel E. Ann knows how to pull those heart strings. It’s absolutely amazing how she seems to do it. The whole story is AMAZING and captivating. Never in a million years would this story line be visible in my small little brain. She is absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to read book #3 to see how much farther my heart will hurt or if she will miraculously somehow fix it.
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The plot thickens and the story grows! So much Love for these characters and this story!
On to book 3!
My heart physically hurts. What a devastating, but funny, emotional, and tragic, epic story this is…. I can’t wait to finish book 3. This book blew my mind, I know the final book will rip my heart out and feed to me.
Middle of Knight is such a great book! So funny, sad, and mysterious!
The story continues from End of Day with twins Jillian and Jackson Knight’s new life and delves into the past to answer some of our questions through Jessica and Jude Day’s story. Jackson’s love and protectiveness for his sister is matched only when he meets his match in the cleaning lady, Ryn. Every new chapter I wanted to rehash and read quotes to anyone who would listen.
“Biting her lips together, she shook her head. “Loving you feels like torture.”
“I’m sorry,” he whispered.
“I’m not.” She kissed him, welcoming every emotion: the pain, the breath of life, the uncertainty, the fear, the love. So. Much. Love.”
This book made me feel everything! I was laughing out loud one moment and the next page broke my heart. Every question answered revealed another mystery to ponder. I felt Jillian and AJ’s story in my heart and Jessica and Luke’s story was felt right in my soul.
“The uniqueness of their love could never be compared to anything else.”
-5 Stars!-
This series sucked me in from page one and held on until the end. Jackson is trying to figure out if he can be what Ryn needs in a partner. He struggles to find the middle ground between Jude’s past and Jackson’s future. Jillian is struggling with a major revelation from AJ.
This book takes you on an emotional roller coaster. I found myself with tears running down my face as I finished Middle of Knight. I loved these characters. Jewel did such an amazing job of taking us back and forth between their past and present. I had to jump right into book 3.
With the Jack and Jill series, author Jewel E. Ann has become one of my favorite writers. I’ve loved her work before, but this? This book is everything. For most of the three books my heart was in a near-constant state of fibrillation. Every now and then she wrap a bandage around the cracks, but then tear it off again. The characters are multidimensional and beautifully drawn, even the evil ones. The scenes effortlessly moved from dark to light, and there were many times I laughed out loud. One of the things I find most important in a book is how the characters develop and change. I want to see that transformation and understand how or why it takes place. Jewel has mastered this art. There are few books I can say this about, but this is a series I will read again, and maybe even again once more.
I’m gonna say this was a beyond fabulous read.
This story is told in a very unique way. It gives us past & present. It tells the story of Ryn, Jessica/Jillian, Luke, Jude/Jackson and AJ. I love every one of them and although we have many characters it is very well written and it’s easy to follow.
Dimensional
A story that can keep me guessing.
A story that can make me laugh out loud.
A story that makes me swoon for 3 different men.
It surprised me. It made me sad. It pissed me off.
A story that kept replaying in my head when I had to stop reading but all I wanted to do was pick it back up.
I devoured this book… I wasn’t sure after reading book one. I was Intrigued enough to keep reading but wasn’t sure where the story was going as a lot of foundation building was planted. I’m so glad I did because I devoured this book totally.
Jessica / Jillian and Jude / Jackson… two stories running parallel… crumbs being dropped and small revelations coming to light. This story is a complex one but it is so unique and so unlike anything I have ever read before. It’s keeping me on my toes and second guessing the plot.
Told from a third person POV; this story has so many great characters , elements of dark, a secret undercover agency, moments of sadness and severe sexual tension that will keep you turning the pages. The brother / sister relationship is a strong bond & I like how their alter egos are complete opposite to the persons they were before they ‘died’.
This author is a master storyteller and I will definitely be following her work from now on!
Ack! My cold dead heart is feeling right now. Wtf that ending! I’ll review this awesome book after the next one. I don’t want to stop reading.
Please read the entire series which is highly recommended. I have read the books and I found myself tearing up. Especially on book 2 of the series. Anything that she has written keeps you ingrossed,excited and invested.
Gah!! I’m sitting here with tears! What an ending to the second book in this fantastic and mind blowing trilogy from Jewel E. Ann. She’s an excellent and clever storyteller. I eat up every word of hers. It’s insanely addictive and the suspense is killing me.
I’m head over heels fascinated with the Day/Knight twins. They are so complex and I enjoy peeling layers of just to get a deeper knowledge of who they are and why. I was so glad to get a deeper look into Jackson. He hides so much behind his walls and his good looks. It was great and hilarious to watch him struggle a bit when Ryn came into his world. Their attraction is on fire and the sex smoking hot. His love, loyalty and support for his sister is my soft spot every time.
I felt Jillian’s frustration and powerlessness when it came to AJ. It was beautiful as much as it was heartbreaking. That ending!!
Jessica and Luke! What to say except that my heart feels so much when they were together. He gets and SEE her! Their story is so powerful. Can’t wait to see what happens in that final book!
Ann’s writing continues to mesmerize me. I devour every word, every sentence. I can’t get enough! She’s in a league of her own when it comes to storytelling, characters and her flawless writing. Top of the best.
5 BadAssDirtyKillerStars
It’s fascinating to read Jewel E. Ann’s words. They way she weaves a story together is beyond amazing. Middle of Knight is no different. Book 2 in the Jack & Jill series picks up right where Book 1 left off. Jillian and Jackson Knight are complex, multi-layered, compassionate characters. Their story of intrigue and suspense mixed with romance is so captivating, it’s hard to stop reading. Again, floating through past and present the cast of characters are deep and relevant. The banter is sassy and hilarious. The sibling love is beyond measure. The emotions are many. It’s a rollercoaster- exhilarating and scary at the same time. I don’t want to get off. A must read.
Omg this book. What Jewel E Ann does is nothing short of phenomenal. What an intrigue story all round. Between Jack and Jill and Ryn and AJ. This book is a total roller coaster of feels. Holy crap crying at the end! So excited for the conclusion of this one!
I ADORE this book/series!! A gazillion stars!
We pick up right where End of Day left off and my heart is breaking for Jillian and AJ. Seriously, hasn’t this girl endured enough heart-ache; she can’t catch a break! AJ really grew on me in this book, not that I disliked him beforehand, but he was no Jones 🙂 Jackson has more of a voice/story in this one and I loved it, he cracks me up! Ryn was a great character addition. I fell in love even more, though I didn’t think that was possible, with Jones (Luke) and with Jones and Jessica together…they are soooo incredibly perfect for each other. And Tom and Felicity Jones, LOVE them. “Hot pants” and then the lake scene had me rolling. The last 20-25% took me by surprise and I can’t wait to dive into Dawn of Forever!!! Highly recommend this series!
I just, I just need some time.
Ok, I’ve had a couple of days to process this book so I think I’m ready to write this review.
Man, talk about a rollercoaster of emotions…this book had the highest of highs and lowest of lows, and everything in between. I was laughing and swoony over Jackson, and trying to hold in the sadness and tears with Jillian. Middle of Knight continues the story of Jillian and AJ, a story that gets more complex and heartfelt as it goes on, and we delve more into Jessica’s past life with Luke, which is equally as compelling. And with this book we finally get a better picture of who Jackson is…he of the sexy tattoos, hot body, and dirty mouth. Thank goodness for Jackson, I don’t think I could have made it through this book without him.
I didn’t expect this book to gut me like it did. I wasn’t expecting to become so invested in the romance between Jillian and AJ. I never imagined I’d care so deeply for, and be so captivated by, all of these characters…Jessica and Luke, Jillian and AJ, Jackson and Ryn. And God, do care about these characters. My heart broke for everything Jillian and AJ went through, I’m still a mess over them. And Jessica and Luke. I don’t know what to say about these 2. I was so happy we got to see so much more of their story in this book, but that was just as heartbreaking because of everything they had to go through, and where they are now.
Like I said, thank goodness for Jackson. He was the bright spot, the lightness in this book. He and Ryn made me laugh and swoon, they were flirty and funny, and I couldn’t get enough of them. But of course it’s not all sweetness and light, as Jackson’s past as Jude intrudes and things with Ryn hit a rocky patch.
This story is so incredibly complex, so extremely intense, it’s absolutely reviting. I honestly had no idea what I was getting myself in to when I signed on to read this trilogy, the first book completely threw me but this book wrecked me. I really cannot wait to see how Jewel wraps these stories up- there is so much we still don’t know about Jessica and Jude’s past, their parents, what happened with Jessica and Luke, what will happen for everyone in the future. I am so utterly enthralled with the series. I’ve got a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Therapy waiting for when Dawn of Forever hits my Kindle…I have a feeling I’m going to be needing it.