"Jackson" by Emily March
Don't miss your chance to learn the story, or should I say stories, of Ruin, Texas, Redemption, Texas, Enchanted Canyon Ranch, Enchanted Rock, and the characters that bring these places to life. You will meet some truly interesting characters, each with their own story to tell. This is a sweet clean contemporary romance and characters in need of the healing grace of hope. I was gifted an ARC of this story by the publisher via NetGalley. I really liked this story. If you liked the Eternity Springs series I am sure you will like this story too.. I didn't feel the level of magic that Eternity Springs has... but the healing aura does abound. There were times that I got a bit lost for a few moments when time/place/character speaking suddenly changed and it took me a few beats to catch-up. I did make the adjustment but those times forced me out of the story to re-orient myself with time, place, and character. BUT, I did still loved my time in Texas, hope you will also. Happy Reading !

I love the premise of the book and thought the with our does a relatively good job delivering on it.
The characters are sweet and looking for new beginnings based on their challenging past.
It was told from a dual POV but it changed randomly and I wasn't sure who was telling what part of the story.. There was minimal drama in the beginning but the with our made up for it towards the end. It was almost too much.
I liked the main characters Jackson and Caroline and the secondary characters were equally as important to this first in a series novel.

It wasn't bad just needed a little tweaking.

This book is branched off the Eternity Springs series. I love this series so I was happy to see some of the same characters and the wisdom and magic that they bring. Jackson and Caroline have started a new beginning in the town of Redemption. Their paths cross and all the magic and the lives in this town start to intertwine. Great read and wonderful love story. Can’t wait for the next book. A must read.

Very sweet and fun story...I really can't wait to read more about the McBride men in this town :) We've met some previously, but the book stands alone and just shows all the good fo people.

From the time I started reading her Eternity Springs series, Emily March has always managed to develop characters that engage my emotions & draw me into the story. Jackson is a songwriter & musician that, since his divorce, has lost the ability to believe in love & write his music. He’s just lost the opportunity to see his 6 year old daughter since the courts are allowing her mother to take her on tour with her. Caroline has lost her husband to dementia. Even though he is still alive, he doesn’t remember her.

A chance meeting in Redemption, Texas leads to the start of a friendship. Jackson was there at a particularly low point in Caroline’s life. A year later, Caroline moves to Redemption to open a bookstore & Jackson is also there. This time they are both free. Will they allow the chemistry to take them further than friendship? Will Jackson’s past interfere?

It took me awhile with this book to get into the story. I started it and it just did not catch my interest or attention. I continued to read since I wanted to do a review and I finally enjoyed and liked the story. The author gives vivid descriptions of the town and area so I felt like I was there. i did not like one of the characters at all but for the most part it was a good story with a happily ever after.

I’ve fallen in love with Redemption Texas and the people who live there. The cast of characters are fabulous and each very unique. Jackson McBride and his cousins are all super sexy and perfect gentlemen. I hope Emily March writes more of these guys and I’m excited for the road to Ruin.

This book was not very engaging. I did not care about the characters. There was just not a lot of development of these characters. The story was very slow moving

I’m a huge fan of Emily March and love all of her books. Her new book “Jackson” is no exception. Her love of family shows through in the story along with personal pains and redemption in her characters. I highly recommend this book.

I’m a huge fan of Emily March! I love the Eternity Springs series. The trouble with a town series is that you run out of people. I was so pleased that she’s extending our family. I loved Jackson’s story, the characters, the dog! And I am SO excited to see this Redemption group grow!! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to read and review this one! Thanks so much Emily for letting us all be a part of the Eternity Springs/Redemption Family!

I received this ARC for an honest review. This story is about Jackson and Caroline. Jackson was a song writer to his ex wife and he is having problems writing after the divorce. Caroline is finding her way after her husband was diagnosed early onset Alzheimer’s . They meet by chance at a B&B in Redemption, Tx. Caroline was there to do a story for a travel magazine, and Jackson was there to check on some property that his aunt left him and his cousins. When Jackson first saw Caroline, he started to hear music again. During their stay, they crossed paths again after dinner. Caroline’s tour guide also wanted to see the property because it has a ghost town. Caroline received a call that her husband had a heart attack and Jackson volunteered to drive her. They became sort of friends on the drive. They didn’t reconnect until a year later when Caroline opened a book store in Redemption. Much more happens, but I’m not going to tell you.

I am enchanted by the writing of Emily March. When the Eternity Springs Colorado series was over I literally mourned. I am so grateful with 'Jackson' and the new Eternity Springs: The McBrides of Texas series. The story is poignant and heart lifting, filled with memorable characters with deep, human issues in which we can all share. I want to go the the Hill Country now, and can't wait for the next in the trilogy.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Great second chance romance. I love Ms. March’s Books and she did not disappoint with this one. I loved Redemption, TX and the characters of Jackson and Caroline. I look forward to the second installment in this trilogy.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

A slow easy read. Characters were mostly realistic and mature but none of them were very deep The ex wife was dramatic self indulgent,selfish, conniving and not very likeable. The leading man, Jackson started out strong but fell off the pedestal before the ending.
The ending seemed contrived and the story/plot fell short. Not a great love story, not a lot of twists and turns. Not a very deep thoughtful book with the exception of a hint at second chances in life, and redemption of relationships but definitely an entertaining one.
I received this book as a complimentary copy for an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.

I love her books always can get to them her stories because always hold me captive.
I always say a well written book is always to short.
The settings was great she picked very good names for the characters and the cover is eye catching.
In my opinion it has sadness and drama and Romance some funny moments.
thank you for the opportunity to read it!

Title: Jackson


Series: The McBrides Texas #1


Author: Emily March


Genre: romance

Pages: 320

Pub Date:June 25th 2019

St.Martin's Press





Sometimes it takes a new beginning
Caroline Carruthers married young to a much-older man. Now that he's gone, she's lost...until she dares to chase a dream all on her own. Moving to Redemption, Texas, is chapter one in Caroline's new life story. Opening a bookstore is the next. Finding love is the last thing on her mind as she settles into this new place called home. But when she meets a handsome, soulful man who's also starting over, all bets are off.
to reach a happily-ever-after
Jackson McBride came to Redemption looking only to find himself, not someone to love. Ever since his marriage ended, he's been bitter. Sure, he used to believe in love--he even has the old song lyrics to prove it--but the Jackson of today is all business. That is, until a beautiful young widow who's moved to town inspires a change of heart. Could it be that the myth of Redemption's healing magic is true...and Jackson and Caroline can find a second chance at a happy ending after all


My thought:

Rating:4

Would I recommend it? yes

Would I read anything else by this author? maybe

Will I go on with this series?yes

This is my first book by this author and I can see why a lot of people like her work ,because this one was a slow burning romance , while they both felt the heat towards each other , they was both scared to make a move , and scared to trust their feelings once more, I liked how they took their time been friends before moving towards a relationship. With that said I would like to thank Netgalley and the Publisher for letting me read and review it exchange for my honest opinion.

This is such a great book!
I truly enjoyed reading it!
It's a feel-good & moving romance.
Jackson & Caroline, steal your heart
from the very first pages to the last.
It has the small town charm & the comfort of friends & family.
I loved everything about this must
read story!!!

Jackson is an easy read. I like the Texas setting. My favorite character is Angelica, who is a pistol. Jackson is aching over he loss of his daughter and Caroline over the loss of her husband. Together these two find each other in Redemption as each embarks on a new career endeavor. A tragedy changes their lives and everyone has to adjust, but will all parties be willing?

Another hit by Emily March! Since Jackson has had a rough time with his ex-wife and child he is definitely not looking for a relationship. Caroline is heartbroken over her husband’s early dementia diagnosis and subsequent death. Eternity Springs and Redemption, Texas are special places that I wish I could visit! I don’t want to give too much of this book away, but I did not want to put it down! Can’t wait for the next one!

I'm a big fan of Emily March's Eternity Springs series, so I was psyched that she was writing a spin-off series. I was hoping that we'd be getting Boone McBride's story, because I feel that he's due for a happy ending, but Jackson is the story of Boone's cousin Jackson.

Poor Jackson. He's been in a nasty custody fight with his ex-wife over his six year old daughter, Haley. His ex is a big time pop singer, with tons of cash and lawyers, so now Jackson is going to go six months without seeing his daughter while his ex is on tour and the poor guy is a broken hearted mess. When his cousin Boone calls and asks him to meet in Redemption, TX, Jackson has no reason not to go.

Boone, Jackson and their cousin Tucker have all inherited a bunch of property from their great aunt in Redemption. That's where Jackson literally runs into Caroline, who has her own woes. Her husband, who is significantly older than she is, has early onset Alzheimer's. He's fallen in love with another woman at his memory care facility and doesn't recognize Caroline. When Caroline has a chance meeting with our favorite Eternity Springs angel, Celeste Blessing, she's on the road to Redemption to write an article for her.

Caroline and Jackson's story isn't rushed, which is something I like about Emily March books. I can't recall any of her stories being built around instant love. Their relationship is sweet and starts with friendship, something both of them are in desperate need of. Also, I love Celeste's cousin Angelica!

I was happy to see some of the gang from Eternity Springs, but it isn't necessary to read those books before reading Jackson. I can't wait for more McBrides!