Readers and followers of Brenda Jackson will not be disappointed with this Hot Romance. It's just what you expect from the Author and it's absolutely perfect.

I Highly Recommend it to all readers.

Senator Jessup Outlaw could use a vacation and he is delighted when he runs into Hollywood star, Paige Novak. She needs to get out of the spotlight after a very public breakup. She has always been attracted to Jess and jumps at the chance for a vacation fling and a pretend relationship. What she doesn't know is that Jess isn't acting at all and is glad to finally have the chance to explore a relationship with Paige.

Brenda Jackson always delivers on the heat and the chemistry! This one has been brewing and it was fun to see these two get together. It wasn't my absolute fave but Brenda Jackson is a master at writing series romance. I want more and more of these stories!

Thrilled to be back with the Outlaw/Westmoreland Clans. This is the fourth book in The Outlaw series. Senator Jessup Outlaw noticed Paige Novak years ago, but he was in pursuit of a Senator seat and didn't want or need any distractions. Paige is an actress who has linked up with an arrogant narcissistic snake named Kemp Pierson. Kemp cheats on Paige and because they are both actors it is leaked to the media.

Jess and Paige are both invited to Russell Vineyards for Chardonnay's grandparents 75th wedding anniversary allowing them the perfect opportunity to discover what is between them. Will those previous sparks finally ignite?

I love catching up with the other members of the clan. It was nice of Ms. Jackson to mention Delaney, Cole, Quade, Bane and Dare.

I've been reading about The Westmoreland for over 10 years and will continue. Obviously, I do highly recommend.

The audiobook narrator Leon Nixon performance was great. I listened to the audio on Hoopla and read along on my kindle.

Thank you to Harlequin/Harlequin desire for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This series by Ms. Jackson is fantastic. Alpha to die for men and the feisty women they romance. This one is no exception.  Paige Novak was a one that could have made Jessup Outlaw give up his bachelor status and set up a forever ever after with, but the timing is never right until finally it is. 
Jessup Outlaw is a handsome senator who decides to take off to a cousin's Napa Valley winery for a bit of R and R and lo and behold who should he meet but the beautiful Paige Novak who is hiding out there after her fiancé publicly betrays her with another woman.  When the persistent ex-fiancé chooses to use the media to spotlight his remorse and try to win his way back into Paige's life Jessup and Paige decide to take the same strategy and play out a public romance under the media's eye in Napa. 
The chemistry between Paige and Jessup is explosive and soon the sham romance seems to be turning into reality. A reality that is somewhat complicated by the fact that Paige is an actress living in Hollywood and Jessup is a US Senator living in Washington DC. Like all romances there is a fly in the ointment that seems to make working out these details moot until Jessup comes to his senses and goes for what he wants. 
A fast-moving wonderful romance that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Every time I see Brenda Jackson's name on a cover I know I'm in for a treat! When I think of romance/ women'sfiction, I think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels and satisfies every romance junkies' heart. This is a perfect books to snuggle up with on any day. I look forward to the end of the day whenever I have one of this author's books waiting.

In Brenda Jackson’s What Happens on Vacation..., Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws 4, Alaskan senator Jessup Outlaw finally explores the explosive chemistry between him and Hollywood star Paige Novak. Both are in Napa Valley for vacation at the same time. Their attraction/chemistry has been intense since their first meeting six years ago. Paige flirted with him, making her interest known. But Jess didn’t act on his feelings because the timing hadn’t been right with him needing to stay focused on his senatorial campaign. He's satisfied with his career, and after years of regrets, he’s finally ready to act on his attraction to Paige. So, Jess takes advantage of a ruse as Paige’s fake boyfriend and seduces her. Hopefully, he won’t miss his chance with her if he gets one this time.


I love romances where the characters like each other but don’t realize their feelings are mutual for reasons. Despite finding Jess irresistible, Paige believes he’s not interested in her because he’s ignored her flirting and never responded in kind. Jackson also includes a touch of my favorite tropes—fake dating and friends to lovers! Paige is a thoroughly likable character. Sweet, beautiful, intelligent, straightforward, and kind, but not a pushover, she knows what she wants and doesn't play games. It’s fantastic how together and mature Paige is and that Jess is the one here who’s a hot mess! Jess is a stubborn, honorable, handsome man still haunted by a past betrayal who cannot/won’t get out of his own way. It took Jackson a while to get his head straight and pursue Paige, but when he finally decides to go for it, he’s all in. I love Jackson’s writing style, featuring vibrant narrative flow, natural-sounding lively dialogue, steady pacing, and deft characterizations. Jackson wonderfully develops Paige, Jess, and their relationship with sweet, emotional, steamy, flirty, and heat-filled interactions. While the novel's primarily a steamy romance with a bit of angst, Jackson does include bits of humor and incredibly hilarious scenes that kept me laughing long after I finished reading.

The novel is free of unnecessary drama, except for moments that made me want to hurt Jess for being ridiculous. Fans of Jackson’s Westmorelands and Outlaws series will enjoy catching up with how their favorite characters are doing. Reading this one and hearing about all the other characters made me interested in starting at the beginning of the series and diving in because I'm not sure whether I have read any yet? But they are on my TBR.

What Happens on Vacation... is a steamy, sweet, and sexy read about taking risks to find love and happiness and choosing your own path.

Let me start off by saying I love this series.but Jess and Paige just didn't work for me mostly because I felt like the romance between them fell a bit flat. Loved the fact that Jess made up his mind early that Paige was it for him and Paige was a character to love as well. But again with the lack of romance and also at times there was imo too much over explaining of other Westmorelands and Outlaws that took up too much story time. And look I appreciate authors who give us backstory but it was too much here. Honestly, we needed more Jess and Paige romance on page and that didn't happen. All that being said, it was good to travel down the Outlaw path again and I'm can't wait to get Charm's and that mean ol daddy (Bart) story.

I am always excited to read a Brenda Jackson book and meet up with the amazing Westmoreland/Outlaw men. I always enjoy a fake relationship and age-gap romance so I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed this romance. Jess Outlaw felt that he fumbled his chance of a relationship with Paige so when the opportunity presents itself to act as her love interest after a very public humiliation from the man she was dating, he makes the decision to go all in. I enjoyed catching up with Spencer, Chardonnay and all the other Westmorland family members, I cant believe that everyone is grown and I look forward to the new generation of the Westmorland family. I loved that Jess knew he wanted Paige and it was a fight to admit he made mistake and he wanted her as a permanent fixture in his life. what I wanted was more developed characters and fleshed out scenes. I felt this story moved so quick that it felted rushed. while I did enjoy how the story ended, I would've enjoyed seeing gon page the time that Jess and Paige spent in Alaska. I look forward to more from the Outlaw Dynasty.

A Westmoreland book is a “must read”. Ms Jackson has added some more cousins, The Outlaws. What Happens on Vacation is Senator Jess Outlaws story. The opportunity of a “re-do” with Paige Novak has presented itself and the handsome Alaskan did not risk the chance of repeating the mistake of letting it get away.

A vacation fling is just want Paige wants and needs to transition out of a dead relationship and to relax from filming her latest movie.

This story was a smooth easy read. Jess and Paige making up for lost time and causing a media frenzy while doing it. You will not be disappointed to spend some time with this book.

I’ve got to add Napa Valley to my travel wish list 😂

Thanks to Netgalley, Harlequin, and Brenda Jackson for the advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is a Romance, and this is the fourth book in the Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws series. I have read and reviewed the first three books in this series before picking this book up. I liked parts of this book, but there was parts that was not my favorite. I feel that the characters could have been more developed, and I felt the romance was rush and went way to fast. I love a good fast pace romance, but I really feel this book more way to fast. I did love the ending. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Harlequin Desire) or author (Brenda Jackson) via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book. I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

Another Westmoreland/Outlaw bites the dust though he doesn't fight it. Senator Jess Outlaw is ready for a break from his Senate duties, so he heads to California to stay at his cousin's winery. There he reconnects with Paige Novak, another cousin's sister-in-law. Paige, a Hollywood actress, is between films and also avoiding the fallout from her breakup with a fellow actor.

Paige and Jess have known each other for six years. When they met, Paige developed quite a crush on Jess and hoped to draw his attention. Jess was equally interested in Paige but was deep in his campaign for senator. He decided to bury his feelings and concentrate on his career plans. He soon regretted his decision. Whenever they met after that, one or the other was tied up in a project, or most recently, Paige was in a relationship. When Jess finds out she's free; he figures it's finally his time.

Paige is more than a little frustrated. She broke things off with her boyfriend, Kemp, when she found out he was sleeping with another actress. Kemp acts like this is just a blip in their relationship, and they'll be back together shortly. Besides the utter disrespect he'd shown her, she had already planned to end things with him. His actions had simply sped up the process. Paige plans to ignore the fuss for as long as possible, but then her sister brings up her place as a role model.

When Jess and Paige meet again, the sparks are undeniable. Jess wants nothing more than to make his move on Paige but believes her to be hurting from her breakup. Meanwhile, Paige remembers Jess's apparent disinterest at previous meetings and thinks she is alone in her attraction. When Jess learns of her predicament, he offers himself as proof she's moved on. Though a little wary, Paige can't deny herself a chance to spend time with Jess.

I loved watching the development of their relationship. Foremost is Jess's desire to show Paige how he feels. I loved the protectiveness that led him to make the offer in the first place. He makes his opinion of Kemp quite clear, and his respect and admiration for Paige are evident. Jess's statement to the reporters is nothing but the truth though Paige doesn't realize it and thinks he's playing a part. I enjoyed Jess's plans for their time together - have fun, experience new things, and be together. It doesn't take long for the sparks between them to burst into flame. The chemistry between them is explosive, and they enjoy every minute.

I loved seeing them get to know each other, sharing conversations about things large and small. I especially liked seeing them talk about the things most important to them. I liked the fun they had together, from hot-air ballooning to bike riding. It was easy to see their feelings for each other grow deeper though neither took that first step to express them. Then trouble arrived in the form of Paige's ex. I wanted to shake Jess for being an idiot and allowing his past to influence what he should have known. Thank goodness for younger brothers who keep their wits about them. Meanwhile, Paige sets Kemp straight in a scene that had me laughing out loud as I read it. Jess had his work cut out for him to make things right with Paige, but he succeeded beautifully in an emotional scene.

The epilogue was well done, addressing questions about what comes next for Jess and Paige. I also enjoyed seeing a few other family members and catching up on their lives. Seeing the children of the older members grown-up gives me hope for Westmorelands: The Next Generation.

After finding out her boyfriend cheated on her in the most public way possible Paige needs to get away from the media frenzy and his attempts to say they are still a couple by visiting family at the vineyard they own. She didn’t expect that Jess would be there or that we would offer to pretend they were together to show everyone that she isn’t about to return to her ex.

Jess is a politician who met Paige six years ago and they were attracted to each other however he never pursued it as between their careers and her relationship there was always something in the way. When they find themselves spending their vacation together their pretend relationship starts to feel real but is it a fling or the beginning of forever?

The chemistry and connection between them was never in question but it was only when they trusted each other with their hearts and their emotions that they realized what they truly meant to each other.

I am happy to report that the fourth book in the Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws series is just as addictive as the books that came before it. It's fun, sweet, sexy, and the perfect weekend read. For the record, I know this because I curled up with a cup of tea, my reading blanket, and my Kindle to devour it in one sitting. Ah, to spend every moment just like that . . .

After missing his chance with Paige Novak years earlier, Jessup Outlaw plans to make the most of his second chance when he encounters her while on vacation in Napa Valley. Jess's need for Paige is matched by his determination to give her the best of himself while also giving her space to recover from a broken heart. His thoughtfulness in planning their time together made my heart fall fast for the Senator from Alaska. And his attentiveness to her wants and needs? Oh my. Swoony and sexy.

Like all Brenda Jackson heroines, Paige holds her own against the forceful alpha personality of Jess, and in no time at all, I was girl-crushing on her hard. Do I want to be friends with her? Yes, please. We stan a woman who doesn't sit back and let life happen but rather sits up and takes back the narrative.

What Happens on Vacation is an easy, enjoyable read with plenty of steam, an abundance of Westmoreland goodness, a glimpse at the next Outlaw male up for grabs (Maverick—I want it), and a couple who earn and deserve their HEA. What I wouldn't give to go on vacation with them.

Kudos to the Empress of Black Love for this engaging story of another Outlaw sibling and the woman who wins his heart! Senator Jessup Outlaw and Paige Novak are the couple highlighted in this series, Westmoreland Legacy:The Outlaws. There are a couple of genius connections that are weaved into the tight storyline. The first one is Paige Novak is the sister of Pamela Novak Westmoreland. Pam married Dillion Westmoreland (WESTMORELAND’S WAY) when Paige was a teen. In this story some time has passed , and Paige is an up and coming Hollywood actress. Ironically, she and Jess met six years ago, but they were. both concentrating on their careers. Timing wasn’t right. When the story opens, in need of some rest and relaxation from their busy careers, they accidentally meet at Russell Vineyards, the second connection that the prolific Ms Jackson makes. Russell Vineyards is owned by Spencer Westmoreland and Chardonnay Russell Westmoreland (SPENCER’S FORBIDDEN PASSION).
I loved this story. It is my favorite so far of the Outlaw series. The Westmorelands and the Outlaws are in full effect as Jess and Paige journey to their HFN. Watch out for Kemp Pierson., the proverbial “fly in the ointment”. WHAT HAPPENS ON VACATION…. is an engaging and entertaining story. I highly recommend it!

Another sweet and steamy story in the Westmoreland/Outlaw series by Brenda Jackson. Paige and Jess met 6 years ago but they weren't able to act on the attraction due to a variety of reasons. Each time they interacted at family gatherings after that, situations didn't allow them to start a relationship.

Flash ahead to current times. Paige has retreated to her cousin's California vineyard after a public breakup with a famous actor who cheated on her. Jess, a senator, on hiatus decides to head to the same vineyard once he hears Paige is there.to

They strike up an agreement while on vacation to keep each other comPany. It quicker escalates to a physical relationship when Jess realizes his feelings for Paige haven't changed and he wants to make his move for something permanent. Will a lady minute effort by Paiges former boyfriend jeopardize their relationship when he appears at the vineyard? You'll enjoy reading this one to find out!

I received a free ARC eBook from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinions.

Brenda Jackson cant do no wrong in her Westmorelands series and this one was just as sexy and amazing as the last installments. If men like that existed in real life? WHEW!! My goodness. This entire series is everything.

What Happens on Vacation is a wonderful addition to the Outlaw/Westmoreland series of books. Brenda Jackson has done it again writing a book full of romance, humor, and a little intrigue. The main characters Jessup (Jess) Outlaw and Paige Novak meant six years ago but for various reasons never had a romantic relationship. Both meet up again while vacationing at a cousin's ranch and decide to date due to some unwanted press attention Paige is receiving. Jess' chance to finally get the woman of his dreams has arrived. He plans some fun and amazing adventures to show Paige how he really feels with the added bonus that the press gets an answer to one of their burning questions about Paige's relationship status. This is a book that keeps you enchanted until the very end. I highly recommend it for lovers of romance and those who like to see the good guys win.

Brenda Jackson gives us another hot, sizzling story about the Westmorelands/Outlaws.

Alaskan senator Jessup Outlaw goes to Napa Valley for some rest and relaxation where he once again sees Hollywood star Paige Novak. They are both looking for some quiet time with family. Paige really needs some quiet time away from the media. Jess gives her an escape by letting the media see them as a couple on vacation. The hot chemistry between the two is explosive. Once this vacation comes to end will the romance continue?