***POSSIBLE SPOILERS PRESENT WITHIN
THIS REVIEW***
2/24/15 - DONE! Holy crap, now I have to
think about writing my review! I need a minute or two or possibly three...
Jared and
Kat, well let’s just say they were epic! I’ve read a lot of books, tons of
books even, but there’s not that many that I would say were beyond stellar. But
this was definitely one that achieves that level. Beautiful love story. A
wounded but yet complicated Hero and a damaged but yet strong Heroine are the leads
in this book. Both searching for that lost love. And, before I can go any
further, hats off to Ren Alexander!!!! She made my day!!!! Love, LOVED, loved
this book!!!!
Over 800
pages, and worth every paged turned...
2/27/15 - So, ladies, that’s how it’s done!
One long book that tells the entire story with a beginning, a middle, and an
end. No wondering when the next book in the series is coming out. No forgetting
what you’ve already read after months have gone by and the next book in the
series finally comes out. Just a complete story that gives you closure after
the final page is turned.
I couldn’t
imagine a more appropriate title, The
Keys to Jericho, for a story about a young man that has erected such walls
around his heart to protect himself after he’s been hurt in the past by two
important women in his life. Jared Beckett is one hardass. He definitely speaks
his mind. He doesn’t hold back and sugarcoat anything. With his crass language
and need to be always right, he makes the reader almost dislike him. That is
until the reader gets a deeper glimpse as to why Jared is so harsh. He’s
actually far from perfect, but he lures the reader into his story because he’s
just that appealing. He’s funny and smart, and when you get down to it, he’s
really a good-hearted person. And, of course, don’t forget that he’s gorgeous
with dark hair and hazel/green eyes that just screams attraction.
Ren Alexander
really pulled me into Jared’s story with her impressive characters and
heart-stopping drama. Not only is the story told in mostly Jared’s POV, which I
loved, but we also get a glimpse of a former friend’s POV occasionally, which
is female. Katriona Merrick and Jared have a past. They’re old high school
friends. Both had wanted more of their friendship, but being young and
inexperienced had them both scared of rejection. So, they really never pursued
that avenue. Now after not seeing each other in about fourteen years, they
reconnect under surprising circumstances.
Wow! There
just was so much back and forth and push and pull with these two. Both afraid
to admit their feelings, but also realizing that during all the years apart they’ve
never really felt any connection remotely significant as what they have with
each other. As Jared helps Kat with a project in her life that so long ago
claimed a loved one’s life, they spend more time together rebuilding that
irrevocable connection. It was beautiful to finally see them back together as
at least friends, but heartbreaking to see them struggling with their relationship
on a more romantic level. Some major tearful moments were depicted as Jared
finally admits his apprehension to commit to Kat. It only comes from the love
and caring of his friends and dad that he actually breaks down and admits to
his fear. This was a major turning point in the novel that pretty much affects
everyone. I loved every character portrayed – Dash, Rio, Liberty, Hadley, Finn,
Adam, and Brenda. Jared had the most loyal and honest friends ever! I would
love to someday see Dash get his own story! I’m sure it would be amazing!!!
I liked how
the author just kept the story going with all the little details leading up to
their final milestone – birthdays and holidays were celebrated along with Kat’s
long-awaited achievement. The story just moved along so quickly, I couldn’t
believe that I read over 800 pages in two and a half days. There was never a
dull moment, and I was so sad when I turned the last page. Usually this type of
thing puts me in a book funk, which I now am, and I just can’t get into reading
anything for a few days. That’s how I know that it was such a great story!! It
was heartbreaking, but yet triumphant. I found myself feeling just as each
character was as each emotion was embraced. Jared and Kat’s love story is
romantic and sensual. The scenes, once they got together, were HOT and
EXPLOSIVE! After all of these years of waiting, they finally got to
acquaintance themselves with their “soulmate’s” lusting passion and true
spirit. Things that Jared never experienced with anyone else were intimately
illustrated with Kat.
This was
one brilliant read! My emotions were all over the place when so much drama and
suffering caused distress to be inflicted between the characters. But, the
final outcome was one of victory and happiness. This magnificent couple got
their heart’s desire – each other. A moving love story filled with anguish,
intimacy, and conquest. Cheers to Ms. Alexander for a novel well written!
Review Written, 2/26/15
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