Australian author J. L. Perry released her newest book last week, Hooker. This book took my emotions on a ride and I was happy that Jade found Brock!
Title: Hooker
Author: J.L. Perry
Genre: Romance
HOOKER - A heartbreakingly beautiful love story. One night of passion with a sinfully hot stranger will change everything ...
Jade
Jade’s young life was tough. After her mother died during childbirth and her father could no longer look after her, she was placed in foster care where she stayed for the next ten years. She grew up feeling unloved and unwanted as she was passed around from one screwed up home to the next.
Things began to look up for her when she was adopted by a wealthy socialite at the age of eleven. Sometimes though, things aren’t always what they seem. Jade didn’t know it at the time, but her new adoptive mother had big plans for her, and spent the next seven years grooming Jade for that role.
Jade learnt early in life that she couldn’t rely on anyone but herself. Instead of letting her circumstances beat her, she took all the negatives she’d been dealt, and used them to her advantage. She grew up to be a strong, successful, determined and independent woman. She was a loner by choice.
The only thing lacking in her life was companionship and love. She’d never experienced it, so she didn’t know what she was missing, until she had a one-night-stand with a handsome stranger. One night, that would change everything.
Brock
Brock grew up privileged. He had everything going for him. Money, looks, charm, success and an endless array of beautiful women. He wasn’t interested in commitment. To him women were easy. They practically threw themselves at his feet. All they wanted was to do something nobody had ever managed before. Snare the hot, rich bachelor.
Then he met Jade. She was like a breath of fresh air. A challenge. Nothing like the women he was used too. Their one night together ignited something within him. A burning desire to own her, possess her, but Jade had other plans. Nobody says no to Brock Weston, nobody.
He’s left wondering about a woman he knows he can never have. But, when fate brings them together again, will he get what he wants? Will he be able to claim the unattainable? Or will her secrets crush him, and destroy any chance they have of being together?
Jade
Jade’s young life was tough. After her mother died during childbirth and her father could no longer look after her, she was placed in foster care where she stayed for the next ten years. She grew up feeling unloved and unwanted as she was passed around from one screwed up home to the next.
Things began to look up for her when she was adopted by a wealthy socialite at the age of eleven. Sometimes though, things aren’t always what they seem. Jade didn’t know it at the time, but her new adoptive mother had big plans for her, and spent the next seven years grooming Jade for that role.
Jade learnt early in life that she couldn’t rely on anyone but herself. Instead of letting her circumstances beat her, she took all the negatives she’d been dealt, and used them to her advantage. She grew up to be a strong, successful, determined and independent woman. She was a loner by choice.
The only thing lacking in her life was companionship and love. She’d never experienced it, so she didn’t know what she was missing, until she had a one-night-stand with a handsome stranger. One night, that would change everything.
Brock
Brock grew up privileged. He had everything going for him. Money, looks, charm, success and an endless array of beautiful women. He wasn’t interested in commitment. To him women were easy. They practically threw themselves at his feet. All they wanted was to do something nobody had ever managed before. Snare the hot, rich bachelor.
Then he met Jade. She was like a breath of fresh air. A challenge. Nothing like the women he was used too. Their one night together ignited something within him. A burning desire to own her, possess her, but Jade had other plans. Nobody says no to Brock Weston, nobody.
He’s left wondering about a woman he knows he can never have. But, when fate brings them together again, will he get what he wants? Will he be able to claim the unattainable? Or will her secrets crush him, and destroy any chance they have of being together?
Hooker was the first book I have picked up by Australian author, J.L. Perry. This story had my emotions all over the place; I went through heartbreak, hope, devastation, sadness, happiness, shock and love. It was a difficult journey right from the start, seeing what Jade had been groomed into and what little she could do by herself.
Jade and Brock meet by chance when they were at the airport; Jade travelling for her holiday, Brock for business. There’s an instant attraction between them both and neither expect to meet again. But you know they do and the more time they spend together, the stronger their attraction is. It’s hard for Jade, because she has been forbidden to have any sort of interaction with a man outside of her job. Brock has never really felt like settling down and is surprised by his feelings toward Jade.
There were secrets between them though, and they worked hard to get past them. There was a bit of suspense entwined throughout the story that had me on edge, but I really enjoyed the way these two connected and worked through anything thrown at them.
There was a moment that had me yelling NO! and I felt that the ending was a bit drawn out. However, all the loose threads were tied up and I was able to close the book satisfied that Jade and Brock would have a great future together. Both of the characters grew through this journey, especially Jade, trying to find out who she was outside of what she had been doing. It was an intense read and I would like to try more from J.L. Perry in the future.
I have a couple of quotes today, the first Jade and Brock's first kiss. The second a little funny one!
He gently strokes my cheek with the back of his fingers and his touch sends a shiver running down my spine. He’s so tender with me. My breath hitches when his face moves closer and he does something I’ve been hoping he’d do since our time together last night. He kisses me. A long, lingering kiss that sends currents of electricity shooting through every last nerve in my body.
Kindle Arc Loc 838
My head knows what we’re about to do is wrong, but apparently my vagina didn’t get that memo.
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J. L. Perry is a mother and a wife. She was born in Sydney, Australia in 1972, and has lived there her whole life. Her love of reading, from a young age, gave her the passion to write. MY DESTINY was originally written for her sister, in 2013. It was never intended to be published. However, after finishing this book, she felt there was still a lot of Brooke and Logan's story left to tell. This inspired her to write MY FOREVER. With the encouragement of her family and friends, she decided to follow her dream and become a published author.
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