The Perfect Fit
I enjoyed this one so much. Margo has just moved to San Francisco to begin working as a vet and needs a place to live and her uncle has set her up with an old Army buddy who is looking for a roommate. It is in an upscale and safe neighborhood but when she arrives with her dog and he opens the door she is surprised. Zeke May had to retire from the Army after he was injured after an IED blast that left him living as an amputee. The only hint of this is a limp so no one knows about it though and that is just how he wants it. Watching Margo and Zeke learn to live together and the sparks and chemistry between them as they are certainly great friends but also trying not to act on the obvious love. I definitely recommend this one!

A Kick In The Pants
I enjoyed this one so much. Margo has just moved to San Francisco to begin working as a vet and needs a place to live and her uncle has set her up with an old Army buddy who is looking for a roommate. It is in an upscale and safe neighborhood but when she arrives with her dog and he opens the door she is surprised. Zeke May had to retire from the Army after he was injured after an IED blast that left him living as an amputee. The only hint of this is a limp so no one knows about it though and that is just how he wants it. Watching Margo and Zeke learn to live together and the sparks and chemistry between them as they are certainly great friends but also trying not to act on the obvious love. I definitely recommend this one!

Will Never Fade
This second chance love story is heart breakingly beautiful and heart wrenching at the same time. Phoebe ran from Garrett three years ago after spending the night making love and she did not reply to his texts or calls and now on New Years Eve they come face to face. It is a shock for both of them and the sparks are still there. Now Garrett wants to find out what happened but Phoebe runs again. Every turn she runs from him. Phoebe has a secret and she is still living in the past and until she can come to grips with that she will not be able to live for the future. Will their love be able to survive her insecurities? Will she be able to overcome her fears? This one requires tissues while reading and I found myself cussing at Phoebe along the way too.

**Received this ARC for review from the publisher via NetGalley**

Forever in Blue Jeans by Jenna Sutton
Source: Netgalley
My Rating: 4/ 5 stars
My Reviews:

Who knew blue jeans could be so sexy?

Across three novellas, the men and women of Riley O’Brien & Co. come together in some endearing, sexy, and thoroughly entertaining reads.

The book opens with Zeke and Margo, the two most unlikely of roommates and the sweetest of couples. Margo is new to town and with crushing student loan debt, she’s got to have a roommate if she ever hopes to get ahead and make a dent in the debt. Though she doesn’t know Zeke, he came as a recommendation from her family and he’s willing to take she and her dog in. From the moment she meets Zeke, Margo knows he is something special and wants to know him as more than just a roommate. Life with Margo becomes an instant like for Zeke and for the first time since his separation from the military, he is truly enjoying his life. Margo is light and kindness and sexy as hell and so very young, comparatively speaking. Zeke comes with baggage and it’s baggage he doesn’t want to burden Margo with. What Zeke doesn’t seem to understand is Margo’s level of commitment to him and her determination to have him.

Round two belongs to Jake and Kyla, a boss and employee romance that’s almost over before it even gets started. Kyla has worked her butt off to get through the company training program and she isn’t about to let a silly little crush on her delectable boss, Jake. What’s more, Kyla has spent a great deal of time and effort guarding her heart and given her feelings toward Jake, he has real potential to crush her heart. Jake has been four kinds of in love with Kyla since the first time he talked to her. With the company rules regarding dating among bosses and employees in mind, Jake has been counting down the days until he can ask Kyla out. He’s rarely ever failed to achieve his goals and having Kyla for the long-term is a definite goal. Trouble is, Jake has a secret from his past (and present to be fair!) that may torpedo any chance he has with Kyla and a HEA.

Last up is Phoebe and Garrett, both of whom were introduced in Jake and Kyla’s story. Phoebe is a cancer survivor, a Riley O’Brien & Co. trainee program member, and the woman who walked out of Garrett’s life with no explanation. With fears about her future constantly riding her, Phoebe has found it difficult to become too attached to anyone. When Garrett walks back into her life and makes it clear he wants her back in the forever kind of way, Phoebe has some serious issues to deal with if she wants her very own HEA. Garrett has made a huge success of his life in every area except romance. When Phoebe left him, Garrett closed off his heart and focused all his attention on his burgeoning hotel empire. He’s been phenomenally successful, but always felt something was missing and that something has always been Phoebe. If Garrett has his way, Phoebe is going to be his for the long haul no matter her prognosis.

The Bottom Line: Overall, I enjoyed my first steps into the Riley O’Brien & Co. world. I found the first two novellas to be engaging and entertaining with solid characters and a pace that perfectly fits the novella length read. Each story was packed full of good dialogue, some steamy naughty bits, and a story that ended wonderfully for all involved. It wasn’t until I got to the last novella that I encountered a character I really couldn’t get behind or even like. While I don’t feel good about disliking a cancer survivor, I found Phoebe’s repeated treatment of Garrett to be quite unacceptable. Other than that particular issue, I found the overall read to be enjoyable and would highly recommend it to lovers of sweet romances and HEAs.

This is a set of three novellas surrounding one apparel company in San Francisco and the apparently insanely attractive employees. The author is a master of getting the reader to be fully invested in each character and story in a short amount of time. I was hooked in each story from the beginning and could not put the book down until I finished them all. I will definitely check out the rest of the series as well.

A collection of three stories that are warm, funny, with a side of romance. All three stories are part of the Riley O’Brien & Co, America's oldest blue jean manufacturing company.

A Perfect Fit is the story of Ex Army Major Zeke and Veterinarian Margo. When Margo looks for a roommate in her new home city, San Francisco, it's none other than Zeke who answers the door. As their friendship blooms, will love blossom too?

A Kick in the Pants is the story of Jake Lilliard, an executive in the Finance department and Kyla Andrews his new department intern. Neither can hide the attraction they feel towards one another but will it just be a cliche of hot boss and girl intern?

Will Never Fade is the story of Phoebe Werner, management trainee at Riley O'Brien and Garrett Gale, owner of boutique hotels. This is a second chance at love story. Years earlier Phoebe and Garrett had a one night stand bu then Phoebe disappeared out of his life. When they reconnect will their feelings be reignited?

All three stories are short and well written, so much so, I wished they lasted a little bit longer.

This was a great read that had three stories in one book. The first was about Zeke and Margo, he is a vet who works for the company and is dealing with PTSD and some other issues. She moves across country to work as a veterinarian. Needed a place to stay her uncle gets in touch with one of his old Army buddies who is not as old as her uncle but older than her. The sexual tension builds slowly until one night when she pushes him over the limit and blows his mind. From their he can’t stop thinking about but must overcome his fear of age difference and a few others before he is ready. A very good story. The second book is about Jake and Kyla, he is her boss and is waiting for her training time to end at the company so he can tell her that he wants to date her. She has a made crush on him and does think he is even noticing him so when her party comes to celebrate her full-time position he makes his move and surprises her. In the long run she is the one that is always keeping him on his toes. Another good story. The third and final story deals with Garrett and Phoebe, he owns a group of successful hotels across the country and she works for the jean company. Garrett shows up in the second book and is invited to a party that Jake and Kyla are having, Kyla has also invited Phoebe not knowing that when she introduces them they know each other already. They had gone to college together and worked together on a project together, after getting a good grade the celebrated and after that night he has not seen or heard from her in years. She does the same thing that night and as many times as she sees him and that is run from him. She does not want to tell him the reason for her leaving him or the reason why she does not feel that she can be with him. You find out what she has gone through and know her fear and the pain she feels, you as the reader are drawn by her but also by the passion they have the few times he can get them together. This for me out of the three stories was the most emotional. They were all very good and the adult scenes when they are together are very hot starting with the first one and all the way through, but though scenes only enhance the stories not take away from them. This is a very good book.

Forever in Blue Jeans is a great box set featuring men and women who work at Riley O'Brien & Co, an iconic denim company located in San Francisco.

The Perfect Fit features Margo, a young veterinarian who has just moved to San Francisco, and Zeke, an older Army vet who works in Riley's supply chain and logistics department. They become roommates when Margo's uncle recommends her to Zeke when she needs a reasonably priced place to live. I love The Perfect Fit, it's my favorite of these three novellas. Zeke and Margo (Go-Go) are such a sweet couple and really have to work hard to get their HEA. He's got very obvious damage from his time overseas (both internally and externally), but Margo is so kind and compassionate and just wants to love him and take care of him, along with her adorable Doberman, Roby.

A Kick in the Pants features Jake (introduced in The Perfect Fit), VP of the Finance Dept. at Riley, and Kyla, a trainee whose rotation in the Finance Dept. under the management trainee program is just about to finally come to an end. And when she's finally done with her time in the Finance Dept., Jake will finally be able to ask out the woman he's been attracted to since he first met her. A Kick in the Pants is sexy and sweet and low drama.

Will Never Fade features Phoebe, also in the management trainee program at Riley, and Garrett, a hotelier with whom she was friends and had a one night stand in college years earlier. Garrett and Phoebe have steamy chemistry, and their bond as friends just becomes stronger as their relationship evolves. I hated the decision Phoebe makes toward the end about their relationship, but I feel for her and understand why. Thank God, she figures out she was being ridiculous, though!

I do want to read more about Riley O'Brien & Co., so I think I'll check out the full length novels Jenna Sutton has written. If they're anything like these three novellas, I know I'll like them.

I loved all three of these stories. All the characters are warm, personable and were people that you would want to hang out with and have. A drink. The author has created a great series but and has tacked some very difficult life changing issues and has done so with a tender ( and informative) touch. Can't wait to read more.

Cute story about two lonely people who find love means something deeper and once found, is the only thing that matters.

Although this set is tagged as novellas - these stories are closer to full length books.
These stories are all worth your time - interesting characters, well written and credible storylines. I haven't read this author's work before, but I'll certainly seek it out in the future.

I really enjoyed this box set, this is a great series and this set is a great way to jump in! I received an ARC of this set in exchange for an honest review.

The Perfect Fit
This is a fun, sexy, quick read and I really enjoyed it. I loved Zeke and Margot, they have great chemistry and there isnt too much angst or fights about stupid things gumming up the works. This is simply a story about two people who fall in love and I loved it! It is pretty easily read in an afternoon and though it is part of a series it's easily read standalone.

A Kick in the Pants
This was a good, fun, fast read. I really enjoyed watching Kayla and Jake fall in love. I loved watching them fight their chemistry then jump in with both feet. And while there is conflict in this s book they are both good at communicating and that helps a lot. If you're looking for a fun, fast, sexy read look no further.

Will Never Fade
I really enjoyed this story, I love second chance romances and Phoebe and Garrett have amazing chemistry. I loved Garrett and his persistence. There were some heartbreaking moments, Phoebe has been through a lot and she’s scared and that’s understandable. I was so happy to see them get their happy ending.

Three really sweet stories. I liked the overlap of characters in each story. The stories took a while to get going, there was a lot of tension between the characters in the beginning of the stories but it just kept building and then plateaus for a while then something happens at the end. Each story either needed another plot twist or something in the middle to really keep you going. All of the characters were fun and I loved the denim company they worked for. It seemed to be a central source of fun and a great work environment.

4.5 Stars Forever in Blue Jeans bring us three fabulous reads.
The Perfect Fit (Zeke and Margo), Kick in the Pants (Jake & Kyla) and Will Never Fade (Garrett & Phoebe). I thoroughly enjoyed each of these stories and would recommend this to readers

loved this collection

Forever in Blue Jeans by Jenna Sutton
A Riley O’Brien & Co. Novella Collection

You know that favorite pair of jeans that fit perfectly and make you feel comfortable and happy and just right with the world? Well, this collection of three novellas based on people who make such jeans was the perfect fit for me to read yesterday! Sweet, charming and delightful – filled with characters I would like to claim as friends – and – I wish I could find a pair of Riley jeans in my size to buy, too ;)

1) The Perfect Fit (#4): A veterinarian and an army vet become perfect roommates. Margo wants more than friendship from Zeke but he is sure that they are not suited to one another. It takes a bit of time before Zeke sees that platonic is not the only or best option for their relationship. Margo and Zeke are so good together and their Rottweiler friend, Roby, a great addition to the story.

2) A Kick in the Pants (#4.5): Office romance that has been thwarted by company non-fraternization policies has Jake and Kyla tiptoeing around one another UNTIL Kyla finally finishes the internship that made Jake her boss. On that happy day when she graduates EVERYTHING changes. They do have a hiccough to overcome but both are wise and they do get their HEA in the end.

3) Will Never Fade (#4.75): Thinking you know what is best for someone else when love is involved…well…that is a bit of a dicey thing. Phoebe and Garrett were good friends in grad school until something happened that changed Phoebe’s life. Garrett never knew what happened and always wondered. When they are given a second chance at love it is not easy for Phoebe to take the leap of faith that is required for them to have the happiness they deserve.

Thank you to the author who gifted me a copy of this collection. This is my honest review.

5 Stars

The Perfect Fit - 5 stars
I loved Zeke and Margo. Zeke is ex-military, a little stiff, but with a big heart. Margo is a veterinarian, easy going and quick with a laugh. They start out as friends. What I really liked was the emotional connection between the two that came before the sex.

When I finished the book, I was left smiling and knowing this was a book that I would be reading again.

A Kick In The Pants - 3 stars
Jake is the VP of finance. Kyla is a management trainee working under Jake. They both are secretly interested in the other. Jake doesn’t act on it because she’s he’s subordinate. She doesn’t act on it because he’s her boss. And, it’s against company policy to date within the same section of the company. After a couple of months working together, getting to know one another, Kyla is graduating and Jake is planning his big move.

SPOILER ALERT!
This is a very short story. Because of this, we don’t actually get to see the conversations and time spent together between these two. It is just mentioned in passing. Kyla’s dad was a gambling addict. Therefore, she is against all gambling, and people and places involved in gambling. When she learns Jake owns a very successful bookie business in Vegas, his hometown, she loses it. However, a quick conversation with her sister, Vanessa, and she sees the error of her ways.

It seems like Garrett and Phoebe were just kind of thrown into the story so they can be brought in for the next book. I would love to see Vanessa get her own book.


Will Never Fade - 5 stars
Garrett owns multiple high-end hotels. He and Phoebe went to college together. They were best friends and she disappeared on him. He fell in love with her back then and has never forgotten her. Imagine his surprise when he sees her again at a mutual friend’s party! He’s determined to find out what happened 3 years ago.

Phoebe is a management intern and breast cancer survivor. She doesn’t date because she doesn’t want to bring her “death sentence” to anyone else’s life, especially Garrett’s. She has missed Garrett and thought of him often.

This book takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions for such a quick read! Your heart breaks for Phoebe. You swoon for Garrett. Loved the epilogue! Loved the relationship Garret had built with Jake and Kyla.

I look forward to more from this series

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley.