Brooklyn Jackson has always wanted to be a police officer. Since she was a young girl, she has dreamed of following in her dad’s footsteps, set on making a name for herself, and not simply as the captain’s daughter. She’s determined, has everything mapped out, but what she wasn’t prepared for is a sexy new distraction in the form of her new partner.Becker Ramsey needed a change. A fresh start in … in a small town in Missouri has proven to be just what the doctor ordered, complete with a new position with the Rivers Edge Police Department. Of course, being partnered up with a feisty little pistol like Brooklyn Jackson isn’t so bad either, until the lines between partner and relationship start to blur.As Christmas draws near, Brooklyn and Becker spend more time together, both on the job and off. Can they stay professional, even when their hearts are pulling them toward each other? And what happens when her overprotective family catches wind of their budding romance?
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When I want to read a small town romance, Lacey Black always comes to mind first. Her Rivers Edge series is one of my favorites, and she created something truly special in the Stevens family siblings and their love stories. Lacey has never failed to entertain me with her big family-based, small town romances, and I look forward to any chance I get to dive back into one of her worlds.
With Me is a second generation Christmas novella set in her Rivers Edge series, but it can absolutely be read as a standalone holiday romance. Fans of Lacey’s Rivers Edge series won’t want to miss it, though. We’ve been clamoring for Brooklyn’s story for years as we read each novel in the series and witnessed sweet little Bean growing up, and this year Lacey gifted them with it just in time for the holidays.
It doesn’t get any cozier this holiday season than this sweet, sexy and nostalgic trip back into Rivers Edge for a fan-favorite character finding her happily ever after. With Me: A Rivers Edge Christmas Novella by Lacey Black gets five smooches from me.
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads
Wow! I have missed this group of characters. This family is such sexy alphas that I expected an equally if not more alpha to be the one to win Brooklyn’s heart. She is the sweet & sassy girl that we fell in love with as her mom fell in love with her dad, but is all grown up. A quick story that leaves you wanting more. Becker is a great addition to this family. He is protective, sexy & strong, the perfect blend to take on the men in Brooklyn’s life & win. I wasn’t ready for their story to end. I want more!! I want the push, the pull & him to bring out her sassy attitude we were introduced to when she was younger.
I highly recommend this book. Told in dual POV.
With Me is the first book not only from this series, but also from this author that I have read. I loved reading Brooklyn and Becker’s story. After meeting the older members of Brooklyn’s family, I can’t wait to read the previous books in this series so that I can read their stories as well.
Oh my gosh! I absolutely loved this series! I love how Lacey was able to bring us back into the Rivers Edge world with all the brothers!
This book was fun, this book had great character development not only for the main characters but some old characters from the original books as well!
Even if you have never read the Rivers Edge series you can pick this Novella up and read as a stand alone. This book will get you in the holiday spirit and leave you with a great warm feeling.
MUST. READ.
With Me is a Christmas novella on the Rivers Edge series by Lacey Black. If you have read the series like myself then you will remember Brooklyn “Bean” Stevens (Jackson). She was the first little one that captured my heart in the reading world and now she is all grown up. The last time I saw her she was off to prom and now years later she is a cop.
Brooklyn was just a rookie two years ago so she was surprised that her lieutenant has assigned her to train her new partner. She wasn’t sure she was up to the task but her lieutenant knew she would make him proud. Then she saw him. Officer Becker Ramsey and she knew she was in trouble. She wanted to climb her new partner like a tree. And that ass. Damn.
Becker was excited to be back on the force after moving to Rivers Edge a month ago. He expected the small town feel of the office. What he didn’t expect was Officer Jackson. A beautiful woman who made his mouth water and his hands sweat. She was intriguing from the moment he laid eyes on her. But being the new guy in town he needed to keep his hands off her. That didn’t mean he couldn’t still want her, right?
Totally right! That’s all I can really say about them. I will say that I loved it. Brooklyn is a badass with a sassy and sexy side. Jackson is a hottie with a sweet and dirty side. Together, their banter is flirty. Their connection is full of heat and sweetness. I was so excited for this one! Her family is full of alpha males and sassy and strong women. If someone was going to be in Brooklyn’s life they would have to be a special kind of man. No one would ever be good enough for their Bean.
Quotes:
I guess I just wasn’t expecting the new guy to melt the panties right off my body. Merry Christmas to me, huh? Apparently I was a very good girl this year.
“Let’s go, Ramsey,” she yells before hitting the doorway, her hips swaying beneath her standard blue uniform. She moves so fluidly, so beautifully. She’s a fucking knockout.
“Eyes up, Ramsey.” His words come out a slight growl.
“I didn’t know Passionfruit Paradise was your color.”
“You’re my color,” I tell her, a wide grin on my face.
“I’d suggest wiping it off,” a deep, ominous voice carries over my shoulder.
With Me by Lacey Black is a Christmas Novella in the Rivers Edge series. Remember Brooklyn from book 1 ?Now we are here for Brooklyn’s story. When the readers were first introduced to her in ” Trust Me” she was just a little girl and now she is grown up and the only woman cop in her small town police force.
We get Brooklyn’s novella and meet her love interest/new partner Officer Becker Ramsey. She was assigned to train her new partner yet as soon as she met him, she wanted to climb him ” like a tree”.
It’s a sweet, steamy and short novella that will is a great introduction to the Rivers Edge series plus hits the holiday feels. I liked the chemistry between Brooklyn and Becker. I do wish the story wasn’t so short…wish it was a bit longer. Other than that, great read!!!!
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
I was so excited to go back to Rivers Edge, but this time reading about Brooklyn (Bean). I love family series books. This is a novella so the action is quick. I think you will fall in love with Becker and Brooklyn as they maneuver their way through feelings and of course Brookly’s family. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger. I’m crossing my fingers for some more stories of the Rivers Edge kids!
4.5 Stars
This is a quick delightful read. If you’re a fan of the River’s Edge series getting revisit those characters will make your heart happy.If you’re new to the series like me you will want to go back and read this series. Brooklyn and Becker are easy characters to like. Though this a novella it packs a punch. I appreciated the flow of the book. It didn’t feel rushed. Brooklyn’s overprotective family gave me chuckles with their interactions with Becker. I also loved that this book takes place during Christmas. I always enjoy a book set in that joyous time of year.
This author has been on my radar for a long time with finally making time since this one called to me also. I have a fondness for the uniform or who has worn the uniform. In this one Brooklyn wants to wear the uniform. With having to set her own niche for herself though. Becker comes along and becomes her partner and the chemistry begins to sizzle with us readers seeing if they can do both sides. It seems to be part of a town from a series but it read well on its own. It was quick also with giving a taste and wanting more from this author.
Lacey black is one of the best authors her books are well written and keep you interested throughout the book
**Le Sigh**
I am completely in love with Becker and Brooklyn’s story! Sweet, funny and completely swoon-worthy! I just wish it had been a full length novel, but With Me was still an amazing read!
With Me is the story of Brooklyn Jackson and Becker Ramsey. Brooklyn is assigned a new partner when Becker joins the Rivers Edge Police Department, there is an instant attraction between the two which makes things very interesting as time progresses.
This quick read was not only HOT it also had me laughing out loud a few times, which honestly I have come to expect when I am reading one of Lacey’s books. I loved the way Becker was protective of Brooklyn even though she could hold her own, and the feisty Brooklyn was perfect, not to sassy but she definitely didn’t let people walk all over her.
This Christmas Novella is the perfect gift to those that love the Rivers Edge series and it’s a wonderful introduction for those that enjoy holiday romances that haven’t been introduced to the series yet.
I am new to River’s Edge so I can honestly say that this can be read as a standalone and enjoy it but you will probably love this novella if you have already met Officer Brooklyn Jackson. I really liked the secondary characters in this story so I will be going back and reading the rest of the series.
I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys holiday romances, office romances, law enforcement romances, and spicy contemporary romances.
Happy Reading!!!
4 Stars
A short an sweet novella where the local girl, who is also a local cop, is partnered with the new guy. Of course, sparks fly and a few laughs follow. When the entire family lives in a small town the guy doesn’t stand a chance to not feel like he is being watched, closely at times, but this couple figures things out. With a bit of suspense and a whole lot of “aw” moments when you don’t necessarily expect them, this is a great holiday novella!
Cara – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Loved this trip back to River Edge, and getting to to see Brooklyn who we first meet as a little a girl all grown up and on the police force. This might be a short novella but it picks a punch, from the moment Brooklyn meet her new partner on the force Becker, you can feel the heat burn through your e-reader. Both are are instantly attracted to each other, but cautious of Brooklyn’s family, settle in for a festive feel good read that will leave you smiling.
AAAHHHH!!! What a fluffing Novella. I loved loved loved Brooklyn and Ramsey and their small bite story, now I am slowly dying a painful death wanting their full story. I need more, I want more. It’s not because their story was bad, it’s because these characters have so much more to tell… well ME specifically lol. I loved their love; for their respected professions. I loved their love for the classic cars and trucks. Let’s not forget the most important, what I loved the most…. The family aspect. It was bloody brilliant, and important in Brooklyn and Ramsey’s storyline. Overall their connection spoke volumes. I personally think they are a match made in heaven, so without further ado… With You is a must read!
With Me was a fun, sweet, read. I was drawn in from the start and really enjoyed the characters and the story. There was definitely some instant chemistry between Brooklyn and Becker and it was interesting seeing how Becker had to deal with Brooklyn’s very protective family.
This was my first time reading a book by this author and I didn’t realize that this book was actually part of a series. While it was able to be read as a stand alone I can’t wait to get my hands on more of the books because I loved all of the characters I was introduced to and would love to hear their stories.
One click worthy for sure!
By Alisa
Taking us back to Rivers Edge and the Stevens/Jackson families, Lacey Black pulls you in with a novella and for those that didn’t read the previous books this gives you a nice glimpse into their world. I just read the whole series before this, and my only complaint, I wanted more. I was not ready for this to be over and wanted more of Brooklyn and Becker. This felt more like a tease to me, super quick (it is a novella after all), this was one of those insta-love and while it was great, I just feel that they didn’t get the story they deserved. Drama, danger and a steamy moment or two, I give this 4 stars.
I received a review copy before release for an honest review.
This was an awesome story. Its a new generation River Edge novella and it takes us back to the authors River Edge series and we get to revisit with all our previous favorite characters. It easily stands alone but its a fun story for those that loved that series.
This is Brooklyn’s story, she is the daughter of Avery and Maddox and she now is a police officer. There is a new cop in tow, Becker and he is assigned her to train him. And that’s when attraction hits. Can they resist temptation? And what happens when they become neighbors?
I am not spoiling anything. But this was a really fun romance. I hope the author writes more in this series because its a huge favorite of mine and I loved seeing the older characters some 20 years later.
With Me is a sweet, sexy, funny, romantic novella in the Rivers Edge series that brings ALL the feels!!! I LOVED being back in cute small town of Rivers Edge and re-connecting with some of my FAVE characters once again! Right from the first chapter, I was enraptured with Ms. Black’s storytelling…
I adored seeing Bean (Brooklyn) all grown up and a cop (just like her Dad and Uncles) when she gets paired up with the “rookie” Becker! The chemistry between them is GLORIOUS and even though this is a novella, it’s jam-packed with everything I love about Lacey’s writing! I highly recommend this one….and THEN you can jump right into the other novels in the Rivers Edge series because, Trust Me (pun intended ) you’re gonna LOVE it as much as I do!
Cute, funny, sexy and heartfelt – those are the words that can describe this novella.
I really hate when I know I’m reading a novella but by the end of it I just wish it had more chapters just to prolong that great feeling you get while reading something good. Jackson and Brooklyn were simply perfect together and I wish we’ll get to see more of them in the future book.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog**