Rule #1: Do not fall for your brother’s best friend.Rule # 2: Absolutely do not fall for your brother’s best friend.Rule # 3: Don’t break the rules. ShayJackson Stone is hot—like burn-down-buildings kind of hot. He’s also my brother’s best friend, and the memory of one kiss with him years ago still might get to me. Maybe. But, I am not looking for a second chance.When I return to the small town … looking for a second chance.
When I return to the small town of Stolen Hearts Valley, my life is a hot mess. I’m a few bucks shy of broke with nowhere else to go. My heart’s battered and bruised, and when it comes to romance, the door is nailed shut.
But Jackson’s the kind of man women ruin panties over. Oh, and he’s my roommate. Talk about too close for comfort.
When I’m at my most vulnerable, he pulls that whole knight-in-shining-armor thing. What can I say? He’s near impossible to resist.
Jackson
Shay Martin is my best friend’s little sister. And she’s so hot she nearly sets me on fire.
She’s a walking complication, and I don’t do complications. But I can’t seem to stay away from her. It doesn’t help that her bedroom is across the hall from mine.
Every look, every kiss, every touch nearly brings me to my knees. I can’t keep my balance, much less think. Before I know it, I’ll do anything for her.
*This is a full-length standalone romance with a guaranteed happily-ever-after.
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I absolutely loved this book and was honored to have been able to read and review. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters as well as an amazing story line. I just could not get enough of it and once I started reading it I could not put it down. I recommend that you read it.
“I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.”
I love this book. I was given this as an ARC to read. I am so lucky. Without giving anything away, I will say there are a lot of women who have gone through what Shay has. It takes courage and the love of a good man to get to the other side. Jackson is just that man. This is the first J.H. Croix book that I have read. It will not be the last.
This Crazy Love is the first book in the Swoon series, It’s a Contemporary romance with a best friends little sister trope. This book touches on domestic assault/rape and PTSD but it also has lots of loveable animals and a great HEA.
Jackson Stone is ex-Special Ops, Veterinarian and runs an animal rescue on the family farm. He is also my brothers best friend and I kissed him while I was in college, a memory I haven’t forgotten. I’ve returned back to my small hometown of Stolen Hearts Valley to get my mess of a life back on track. I’m broke in more ways than one and just need some space and since I don’t have anywhere else to go…
Jackson is not into forever and has some issues of his own from his time in the military. He’s hot, my roommate and the chemistry between us is off the charts. Maybe he can take some of my bad memories away and I won’t expect anything in return.
Shay Martin is my best friend’s little sister and I haven’t forgotten that kiss we shared so many years ago. With one look she sets me on fire but I know she is broken and comes with complications. I don’t do messy…
Shay’s bedroom is across the hall from mine and I can’t seem to keep my distance. But when she draws me into a kiss hotter than the last one we shared, I just want more. I can’t get my mind off Shay, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going and before to long I will gladly take this Crazy Love and All.
This is a well written, wonderfully charming story
The animals steal your heart, and nearly every scene.
The storyline does shine a light on the subject of domestic violence.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed the book. Two old friends, a nice setting, a sweet man and a happy ending what more could you want.
I absolutely loved Jackson & Shay! This book was so well written and a wonderful first in this series! Shay is staying with Jackson since getting herself out of a highly abusive relationship. Jackson is home from the military, to run the animal rescue that his father began before he passed away. Both carry a great deal of baggage and a bit of self doubt of their worthiness to deserve love. However, the chemistry and passion between these two is electric and burns hot and steamy! The heat level is so high, it may just melt your Kindle! This is a beautiful friends to lovers, best friends little sister story!
Another hit for J.H. Croix where the two characters find comfort and love together even though Shay is the little sister of Jackson’s best friend, Ramey. Enjoyed the setting of the farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains where rescues live, a veterinary clinic and a lodge for tourists,
4.5
This book has the perfect title. It is crazy love between two broken souls that have known each other most of their lives. Now years later after mistakes, injuries, personal heartache and more, they are together at a resort ranch Jackson Stone and his sister own. Shay had a destructive marriage with abuse and more. She needed to find a safe place and heal her heart and body. It’s a story of finding happiness, trusting new friends and healing of self. Thanks for a great story-line.
I like this author and this was a lovely story that unfolded on the pages. I enjoyed this book very much
Great love story
Two broken souls can’t fight crazy attraction!
Great story line. Nice series starter. Each story is stand alone but it’s nice to read the entire series with all the characters.
This Crazy Love is a fantastic contemporary romance by J.H. Croix. Ms. Croix has once again provided readers with a well-written book. It is written in first person, alternating point of view format, my least favorite. I do love the characters in this book though, they are spectacular. Shay moves back to her hometown after her boyfriend beats her. Jackson’s sister invited Shay to stay with them when she arrives. Shay and Jackson’s story is packed with drama, humor and sizzle. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from J.H. Croix soon. This Crazy Love is book 1 of the Swoon Series but can easily be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
When Shay returns to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, her life is a mess. She is a few bucks shy of broke with nowhere else to go. Her heart is battered and bruised. She moves in with Jackson, her brother’s best friend who is an attractive and sexy centenarian. He is attracted to Shay, but he does not want complications. Jackson does everything he can do keep his balance, but it does not work. Before long, he will do anything for her. – Jackson is kind and protective of Shay. His employees are friendly and welcoming. They made the story better. This is a good romance. J H Croix is a good writer.
Just wish it didn’t stop after say told one another they loved each other . More story . Other than that it’s was suspenseful
Shay was the little sister of Jackson’s best briend, and a friend of Jackson’s little sister. Coming out of an abusive marriage with the son of a well-know state politico, Shay needs a sanctuary and finds it on the ranch. The folks who work on the ranch and the hotel are a great support cast as Jackson and Shay work their way to a relationship — each of them moving beyond their past eperiences and the baggage they created
J.H. Croix never fails to deliver a book you just can’t put down til you are done.
This sexy read shows that some taboos need to be ignored for the benefit of the people involved! This couple had incredible chemistry and nearly combusted from it! This was a sexy and fun read.
When I read books the authors like JH Croix, I remember why I grabbed each New edition by that author. The story of Shay and Jackson brings to life so many of the current day issues of spouse abuse and soldiers coming out of a war zone. Croix manages to harness a lot of information about real-world issues into a warm storyline that can’t be put down until the book is finished.