Charged audiobook

NOW LIVE!!!*Amazon US*Amazon UK*Barnes & Noble*5 'Wild and Sweet' StarsOkay, so if you saw my previous thoughts on this book from before I read it then you know that I was beyond nervous about liking Avett. She was just such a brat in the other books that I was pretty positive I wouldn't like her. Which would kill me because this author is one of my favorites so I want to like everything she writes, and I didn't want a unlikable heroine to ruin the book. Well I never should have doubted Jay because of course she wrote a kick ass book with a heroine that I ended up loving. "Don't worry, Sprite, bad decisions make for good stories." Avett Walker has many issues from her past, and the way she deals with them is to be as self destructive as possible. But when one of her many bad decisions leads her to be sitting in a jail cell, needing to be helped out yet again, she wakes up and realizes she's doing more damage to those around her than to herself. Now she just needs to figure out how to turn her life around without causing those she loves anymore heartache. Quaid Jackson, aka legal eagle, is used to sitting across from criminals in orange jumpsuits and an I-don't-care attitude, so meeting his next client in lock up is nothing new. Until he see's the pink-haired girl he'll be representing and feels an overwhelming need to help her in any way possible. And when danger from her past shows up he wants to be the one there for her, even if it means putting himself in the crossfire. Even though she doesn't want to lean anyone for help, Avett accepts Quaids offer to get her back on her feet. She doesn't want another person in her life to hurt because of her so she tries to stop herself from getting too close to him. But Quaid is almost impossible for her to resist, especially since he's decided she's what he wants. "You're the best bad decision I ever made, and you are, by far, my favorite story to tell." I can't lie and say that Avett wasn't a very screwed up heroine. But her flaws are what made me like her since she owned up to them. I was very nervous about her character because it never goes well when an author tries to redeem someone I already don't like. And that's the perfect part of this story - Jay Crownover never once tried to redeem Avett or make her character likable. Avett was who she was without remorse, she didn't give excuses for her behavior, she just accepted them and tried to become a better person. I really liked that she took her past and moved on from it by learning from her mistakes. And Quaid, well just be prepared to need a change of panties...or better yet, don't wear them. This man, I swear Jay somehow got into my naughty file of fantasies and built this character around everything in there. Once he started to open up and become more of the man perfect for Avett he went wild with the hotness, and I almost couldn't keep up. I went into this thinking that he would be the sweet part to the story, but then the real Quiad was revealed once he loosened up a bit and I just wanted to rip that suit right off of him. His character didn't really "change" per se, but he became more himself and I liked how his character developed. Bottom line, this story isn't just a romance, it's a story of growing up and how your past doesn't define you, it's what you do with your past that does. Previous characters made appearances which I, of course, loved but they didn't take over the book and there wasn't an overabundance of information about them, which I liked. There are also new characters that have me on the edge of my seat to get their story, but I don't know who will be next. So if you can't find me in the near future I'm most likely stalking Jay to see who is going to get a book next. ARC kindly provided via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars! "I’m always going to jump and think the risk is worth it. That’s part of who I am.” 
It’s been a while since I’ve read a Jay Crownover book. I remembered reading the first book in this series last year, so when I stumbled upon the audio book recently I decided to jump in. I remember Avett and Quaid very clearly from the first book. Quaid, the hot-shot attorney, and Avett, the younger wild child daughter of the owner of the bar Rome bought… Quaid and Avett seem like the typical ‘opposites attract’ couple from the start, but they’re actually more alike in some ways than you would think. This is a couple you would never see together in your head, but they worked. The chemistry and attraction was there in spades. I liked the two of them together. I loved the age gap that they had. Although this *can* be read as a stand-alone, I loved all the Marked Men tie-ins. I love revisiting some of my favorite Jay characters! Charged is a steamy, action packed read. I enjoyed this one!

An absolutely indisputable winner. I LOVED this book. It was extremely well written. The characterization is amazing with a flawed yet genuine cast. Avett is a girl that takes chances and accepts risks sometimes to severe consequences. Most times this is because she feels she deserves the punishment. Quaid thinks he knows what he wants out of his orderly life as a successful attorney. Then, their paths cross and a reluctant attraction builds followed by something that is sweetly more. A certain pink-haired hurricane turns his life and heart upside down and inside out. I laughed out loud. I teared up. I inhaled profoundly and let it out in a sigh. The story was deep. It was emotional. You can't help but feel vested in the characters. The plot was interesting. I love it when a book moves me. It's a magical feeling that doesn't come often ;) I've been totally missing out. This is my first JC book but trust that I've gone fan girl on her pretty hardcore lol Safety: No OW/OM/Sharing though the H starts off interested in another attorney and the h was set up by her then boyfriend. No rape, though an attempt is mentioned re: the h. The H suffered physical abuse as a child. Neither are Vs. They use condoms. h pushes H away once. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars! “It’s better to have nothing with the right person than to have everything with the wrong person, isn’t it?” Charged is the story of Avett and Quaid, a couple no one expected but one that was explosive. Avett is a pink haired rebellious daughter of Brite, the man Rome bought his bar from in the previous series. Avett has had her low moments but while she was never the good child she never ended up behind bars. Until now that is when her ex-boyfriend drags her into a situation that gets way out of hand. Quaid is the attractive and ruthless lawyer hired to represent Avett. On the outside Quaid and Avett don’t make any sense; she has a rocker chick look, and he’s the man in the expensive suits. Avett doesn’t want to depend on the lawyer, but as time goes by she begins to realize she needs to accept help in her life and not just from Quaid. Together they embark on a journey of self-realization and discover the person they want to be in their own lives. But that doesn’t necessarily mean reality won’t set it. “Nothing is guaranteed, especially love, but only a coward doesn’t roll the dice and take a chance on it when it’s right there in front of them.” First off I gotta say Jay Crownover writes some of the best introductions in her books. Almost every time I read one of her intros I either tear up a bit or am inspired. Sometimes both! Second, I love the way Jay writes her characters. This is the twelfth book I’ve read by her (and I’ve been hooked to her books since Rule came out) and I can honestly say none of her characters ever feel repetitive or the same. On top of that I feel Jay writes some of the best female characters out there, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses and showing how those things combined can create a beautiful person. Many of these women in her books I wish were my friends.This book comes across as an opposites attract story, but I feel it was more than that. This book was more about how we all have so much in common despite what we appear to be to other people on the outside. Avett’s personal journey was one that was tough to go through because for every failure, she brought herself down more than anyone else could. It was a long journey to the point where she felt she deserved to be forgiven for her past wrongs, but it’s one worth reading. “The fact that when you were a bad person, bad things happened to you and I knew I deserved them all. Every lesson I learned, I held close and let prick at me with sharp barbs over and over again.” Avett and Quaid had explosive chemistry and the two of them just worked. I normally am not a huge fan of large age gaps but the nine to ten years between them worked fairly well. Avett at this point was done with her crazy years and not acting immaturely in the timeline in the book. Quaid had reached a point in his life and career where he knew what was worth fighting for. He knew when to appreciate a laid back woman and he didn’t place a bunch of expectations on Avett, her just supported her. The only thing that I didn’t love in this book was there was a bit of instalove and very little angst. I was kind of hoping for more verbal dialogue between the characters but there seemed to be a lot of internal dialogue from both characters instead. And a lot of the time the characters were a bit too insightful than real people would be, saying all the right things at exactly the right time. But it didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the book at all. I think many people would enjoy this book and would enjoy Avett and Quaid. While this book can be read as a standalone I recommend reading the Marked Men series first as well as the two other books in this series as it enhances the experience for the reader. “I’m glad you finally found you.” ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review

4,5 ❤❤❤❤"You're the best bad decision I ever made, and you are, by far, my favorite story to tell."I love this series and so far this is my favorite!From the first pages I was intrigued! I loved the plot and how the story developed and I freaking love the characters!!Both the hero and the heroine were amazing!Charged is an entertaining,lovely and hot story. Avett is such a lovable character!What I loved most about her apart that she was strong,funny young and wild is the fact that even though she made so many terrible choices she tried to make everything better. Quaid is older than Avett and he is her lawyer.He is very mature,super hot and he knows exactly what he wants! When you meet Quaid and Avett you will think that they are so different, but once you take a much deeper look, you will see how they're actually very similar!In my opinion Jay Crownover did an amazing job!She has a unique way telling her stories and you can see it in her books!I'm so excited for the next book!*ARC provided by the publisher Via Edelweiss in exchange for honest review*

An irresistibly sexy and heartwarming story about forgiveness, love and self-discovery where the hero and heroine blaze the pages with their delectably charged dynamics. “Memories and mistakes are both beautiful and important in their own ways. Love and Ink, Jay”Avett has spent a good deal of her life toeing the line, making wrong decisions, starting with her taste in men. The last of which took her down with him and now the only man who can get her out of spending time behind bars is the super-hot, high polished attorney who “looked like temptation and ruin, not salvation and redemption.” Quaid’s usual suspects don’t usually include pink haired hurricanes, but after meeting the open and honest, yet feisty woman face to face he’s determined to help her and not even she can fire him. But can he stay on his side of the attorney-client line when the attraction between them increases with each passing day? On the surface, they are completely different, but it’s a natural fact that opposites attract and when Avett Walker and Quaid Jackson’s lives cross paths they not only draw each other in, they explode in an array of sensual vibrancy and tenderness. Jay writes the kind of books you crave to have and love to read. Every book has the right mix of drama, sharpness, romance, and sexiness with layered characters that feel completely different each time, even when I’ve read almost all her books. “There was a pulse in the air, a vibration I couldn’t name, but it felt electric and more alive than anything that had crossed my path in decades.” Despite the loving parents and upbringing, Avett’s went off the rails and she doesn’t have an easy road ahead. She knows the exact turning point when her life started going downhill until she hit rock bottom. Getting up will be difficult, but she’s not alone and with Quaid and her father as her most formidable supporters she’ll surely succeed. Something I’ve very glad for because despite her feeling unworthy, I liked her very much. She’s lively and kind and the perfect counter point to Quaid’s void life. “This little slip of a woman could demolish me, waste me, annihilate me, and if I allowed her to do it, I knew it would feel better than anything had in a very long time.” Groing up, Quaid had nothing but was resolute in having everything, but after his wife cheats and leaves him, he realizes that a life filled with high priced suites and baubles is worth nothing if you don’t have someone who truly loves you to share it with. Despite his confidence and even arrogance, I really liked that he wasn’t afraid to open up to Avett. “I wanted to eat her up. I wanted her wild to consume, to burn and purge all the things that had long since turned sour and stale inside of me. I ached for her sweet to soothe me after we scorched through each other and were left in a heap in our own wreckage, covered in ash and satisfaction.” I loved the age gap between them because it helped with their cohesiveness. She’s young but put her crazy behind her and Quaid has experienced enough to know a good thing when he sees it. These to burned up my eReader and had me highlighting good stuff in every other page. But there was more…The relationship between Avett and her father was absolutely lovely. The all-encompassing love of a parent towards their child, no matter how old, deserves a special shout out. I loved that we got the side story of Avett’s parents which felt like a special bonus. I actually loved everything about this book, from its wonderful introduction, to the soothing narrative with its steady and Charged flow, to Quaid’s decisiveness to fight and keep the woman he loved, and finally Avett who fought to set her past behind and find herself in order to take hold of the perfect man for her. “I’m taking your wild and sweet, Avett. I’m going to know what it feels like against me. I’m going to remember how it tastes and how it moves so that when I’m inside of it, I won’t get swept away by it all.” Charged is the second book in the Saints of Denver series by Jay Crownover. This is a spin-off of her Marked Men series. It is a standalone, contemporary romance filled with scorching hot sexiness as well as incredibly sweet tenderness. Told from both points of view with a happy ending.4.5 pink haired stars* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via InkSlinger. The excerpts are from that copy. *More reviews * Stalk us on FaceBook * As well as Twitter * Pinterest Board for Book Teasers

4.5 StarsI didn't expect to love Avett and Quaid as much as I do. Well done Jay Crownover! Full review will be on The Book Disciple

4.5 Wild and Sweet starsAvett Quaid Review later, maybe..

I truly love Jay Crownover’s writing. She’s as adept at writing about tortured heroes trying to remain on the right side of good as she is about tortured anti-heroes who don’t. Her writing is so layered and dimensional, it paints a picture of life in Colorado and dives deeply into the character’s lives, making them seem real.I was riveted to the story from the very first page, and by that I mean the dedication. The story hadn’t even started yet, and I was already invested. Both the dedication and introduction set the tone for the book. They make you feel like it is drawing you into the author’s personal memories and experiences, at times feeling like an auto-biography of sorts.Avett Walker is described as wild and sweet and that exactly what she is. She’s a force to be reckoned with and is set on making bad decisions in her life. One of those decisions leads her to Quaid Jackson. Quaid is a man who is tired of putting on appearances, living behind an armor, and doing the right thing. Avett barrels her way into his life and his thoughts and he can’t get enough. They were like oil and water, but they mixed together in such an explosive way. I couldn’t get enough of them.As much as I loved Avett and Quaid, my favorite part of Charged had to be Avett’s relationship with her dad. He loves her so fiercely, it brought tears to my eyes at one point. Like Brite, my dad is taciturn, but you know when he is disappointed and you also know when he is going to fight for you. Avett’s relationship with her dad is similar to my own, so I felt an immediate connection to her. Brite may be big and gruff, but he’s so loving and supportive, I couldn’t help but love him.I’ve read and loved many of Jay Crownover’s books, but I honestly believe this is her best yet. Charged feels like it’s deeply personal to the author--like she just opened her heart and poured it out onto the page. I highly recommend this book. And the series. Ok, just read all of her books, she’s that good!▸ ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.▸ Order: Kindle | Paperback | Kobo | iBooks | Nook | Audible▸ For more reviews, visit

My kindle bleeds blue highlight every time I read a Crownover book. Charged is no different. It’s the story of Avett, who some say is one of the more hated characters from the previous series. I, however, strongly disagree. I’ve always had an affinity for the young, flawed, and confused girl. Show me a person who has the possibility for change and growth all the while keeping their soul intact, and I am in ‘til the end. Avett has hit rock bottom. In jail and scared beyond anything she has faced before, she has no further to fall. Reality has slapped her in the face and put handcuffs on her wrists. She feels as if she deserves this reward for bad choices in men and past misdeeds. “I deserved to sit in jail and so much worse than that. Self-pity was good company down here at rock bottom and I wasn’t ready to let go of the warmth it provided just yet” Someone else believes Avett deserves a chance at change and he has sent her a savior. Lawyer Quaid Jackson is being paid to get her free. He has a reputation for winning and a no nonsense attitude. Avett takes notice from the get go. “He looked like temptation and ruin, not salvation and redemption.” Quaid isn’t prepared for the pink haired girl sitting across from him in prison orange to have such an effect on him. He usually doesn’t care about guilt or innocence. He’s just in it for the win and the steps he needs to make partner. But once he begins to understand, see, and “get” Avett? Well… “Recklessness, thy name is Avett Walker” The dichotomy between these two is riveting. He wants to keep her from falling and she wants to hold his hand while they jump. The combination of older and wiser paired with young and fearless brings about one seriously sexy and thrillingly dynamic couple.The chemistry is palpable as they breath each other in. This is more than a romance and coming of age kind of read, though. Drug dealers are after Avett and they will do whatever it takes to get what they need from her; they’ll hurt the people she loves, destroy what they hold dear, and bring terror to her door step. Growing up isn’t easy. Being responsible for your own actions can sometimes be even harder. But most of all, being able to forgive yourself as you ask others to forgive you too is a serious undertaking. It’s all a part of growing as a person and freeing yourself from past pains. It’s a fabulous read and one I will be re-reading again and again.[image error]*ARC provided by Edelweiss in conjunction with blog tour Follow us on  KT Book ReviewsTwitterFacebookPinteresttumblrYouTube

This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceThis review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review. “Even when someone doesn’t want our story, we are still compelled to tell it.” First ImpressionsCharged is the second book in the “Saints of Denver” series and I am finally back to reading this author and I am so thrilled about it. I have really neglected this author recently and I do love her writing style, she writes the best bad boys/girls in her stories and there is this gritty charm that sucks you right into the story and I wasn’t sure how I felt about the heroine being the bad girl in the story but Jay Crownover completely made this work so beautifully in this story. I was first drawn to this cover, and yes the pink hair did it for me because its so rare to see pink hair on a romance cover, and I was intrigued. The story definitely delivers in all its beauty in showcasing the value in finding love when and where you least expect it and how well opposites can complement each other so well. I was delighted to see how these two would find a balance together and it just works in such a lively way with some thrills along the way.It was the first time in my life that a bad idea felt like the best idea I had ever had. SummaryAvett Walker has always walked on the edge, just coming short of ever truly breaking the law seriously, running with the bad crowd and getting into all sorts of trouble and yet her father is always the one to come to her aid like a knight on a white horse, but now she is in deep trouble and not even her father will be able to save her because she got caught up with some people she never expected to betray her and now with a policeman hurt, she knows it will take a miracle to get out of this. But then walks into her jail cell….is none other than Quaid Jackson, who is one of the top defense lawyers in the city and he was hired by a friend of her father’s who should despise her but offers out a helping hand when she betrayed him. Sparks fly between Avett and Quaid and there is a hidden passion that bursts between them. Quaid has always kept the appearances of being the cold unfeeling lawyer he is supposed to be, but underneath it all he craves something soft and sweet and fiery as he finds with Avett. But their worlds collide, and he knows he can’t ever let her go no matter the cost to his career. But there is much more at stake, as Avett is in danger and Quaid might be her saving grace…And I do want your story, if you want to give it to me. Tell me why you’re rushing after the wrong kinds of things, time and time again, when the right kinds of things would die for a shot at getting a taste of all that wild and sweet you have inside of you. What I LovedCharged was such a fiery hot read that kept me on my toes and I couldn’t help but be charmed by this story here. I was so in love with these characters from the beginning and I just wanted to see them come together and explore what they had together. Even though the “bad girl” heroines don’t always work for me, Jay Crownover worked for me and I really was charmed by Avett’s back story and why she has acted out over the years and seeing her inner growth in finding herself and learning to build her life back better than before was pure beauty. Quaid is a hero that every romance lover will come to love. I loved his solid strength and his steady faith in Avett and what she is capable of. He never loses faith in her, and only connects more deeply with her when her story is told to him. The level of trust that is built between them, in the beginning, was so heartfelt and these small intimate moments that really build the intimacy within the story and only grow the momentum of the plot that allows the reader to connect deeply with the characters. We get some side characters and I absolutely loved seeing some of my favorites from Built I definitely need to finish up the series because I had forgotten how much I had fallen in love with this author’s writing previously.Some of us are born into the storm and some of us are born to chase after it What I Struggled WithI did find how quickly these two jump into bed together a bit unreal, to be honest, it felt way too fast and I just didn’t feel that connection at first.Overall ViewCharged is a wild and fastly paced romance that will curl your toes and keep your energy spiked through its high focus of passion and exciting thrills which packs the story in such an utterly delightful way guaranteed to charm any reader willing to delve and take a chance on this pair.The one he knew without a doubt he loved beyond measure and wanted to keep forever.

The writing in this book was more tantalizing than the prior installment. Jay Crownover didn’t give a recycled story. Instead, she took characters previously introduced and weaved a captivating tale complete with love and rebirth of associations. Avett Walker was young lady who was constantly finding herself in dreadful predicaments not because she didn’t know better, but because she believed she had earned them. It was her penance. Avett is the daughter of Brite, the man Rome bought the bar from in the Marked Men Series. Avett stole money from Rome’s cash register and ran off with a loser boyfriend and Brite has been looking for her since.In this book, Quaid Jackson is the attorney hired to represent Avett as she is being held in her local jail. There is a bit of insta-attraction even though they are in such different places in their respective lives. As Quaid works with Avett, his own past surfaces forcing Quaid to try to lessen Avett’s pain. Avett is feisty and strong, Quaid seems like the opposite of Avett because he is more reserved and contemplative in his actions. These two had instantaneous chemistry despite their differences (age, station in life etc.). I enjoyed this book even more than book one because on the surface, this relationship shouldn’t work but it truly works well.What I loved about Charged was the characters growth and development. Charged wasn’t full of cheesy one-liners or flowers and candy. It was a book with two complicated main characters that through the course of the book mature and began making sensible decisions for their lives. In addition to the romantic love, there is a repair of familial relationships as that was the driving force in both main characters’ current predicaments. Without giving any spoilers, it was refreshing to see the characters repairing old connections and making them stronger. *Special Thanks to William Morrow Paperbacks via Edelweiss for the reading copy given in exchange for an honest review

I have a new book boyfriend, and his name is Quaid Jackson. He's smart, sexy and swoony. He's thoughtful and a little unsure of himself at the same time as being a cocky, cocksure ass, and he's all the more lovable because of it. He's many men—layers, which are uncovered piece by piece, show that he is all the things I want in a book boyfriend. Basically, he's perfect. And officially my new favorite of all Jay Crownover’s fabulous men. With that said, it should be pretty clear that I liked—no, loved—this second book in the Saints of Denver series. While it might have suffered just an iota from some repetitive phrasing, Charged was, in fact, fully charged; a fun, steamy, heart-racing redemption story, which took a previously unsympathetic character and made her more. I'm talking, of course, about Avett Walker. If you go into this book with open eyes and an open heart, you'll find a troubled young girl with amazing depth. An imperfect soul who is determined to be better. And a soft, wild and sweet heart that exists underneath a tough exterior. Even better, you'll find her with a man who is her equal, her opposite, her match, and the epitome of perfection—at least, to me. (*Sigh* Quaid…)You'll also find some stellar cameos from some of Ms. Crownover’s other characters—ones we know well, and ones whose story is yet to come. Skillfully, she worked these Marked Men and these Saints of Denver into Avett and Quaid’s story, seamlessly melding the old with the new and making me all the more anxious for MORE from this author. I don't know what else to say, except that this book, my new book boyfriend, and this author…well, they have me Riveted. ~ Beth, 4.5 starsPls note: Avett Walker HAS appeared in Ms. Crownover’s previous works, but this book can easily be read standalone. Having said that, if you've not yet read the Marked Men books, or the earlier books in this series, you're missing out!