RELEASE DATE: January 20th
Synopsis
Twenty-five-year-old Sgt. Gray Phillips is at a crossroads in his life: stay in the Marine Corps or get out and learn to be a civilian? He’s got forty-five days of leave to make up his mind but the people in his life aren’t making the decision any easier. His dad wants him to get out; his grandfather wants him to stay in. And his growing feelings for Sam Anderson are wreaking havoc with his heart…and his mind. He believes relationships get ruined when a Marine goes on deployment. So now he’s got an even harder decision to make: take a chance on Sam or leave love behind and give his all to the Marines.
Twenty-two year old Samantha Anderson lost her husband to an IED in Afghanistan just two months after their vows. Two years later, Sam is full of regrets—that she didn’t move with her husband to Alaska; that she allowed her friends to drift away; that she hasn’t taken many chances in life. Now, she’s met Gray and taking a risk on this Marine could be her one opportunity to feel alive and in love again. But how can she risk her heart on another military man who could share the same tragic fate as her husband?
Note: Although these books are part of a series, they do not need to be read in order
Woodland Series (Books 1 & 2)
Synopsis
For four years, Grace Sullivan wrote to a Marine she never met, and fell in love. But when his deployment ended, so did the letters. Ever since that day, Grace has been coasting, academically and emotionally. The one thing she’s decided? No way is Noah Jackson — or any man — ever going to break her heart again.
Noah has always known exactly what he wants out of life. Success. Stability. Control. That’s why he joined the Marines and that’s why he’s fighting his way — literally — through college. Now that he’s got the rest of his life on track, he has one last conquest: Grace Sullivan. But since he was the one who stopped writing, he knows that winning her back will be his biggest battle yet.
Synopsis
Whore. Slut. Typhoid Mary.
I’ve been called all these at Central College. One drunken night, one act of irresponsible behavior, and my reputation was ruined. Guys labeled me as easy and girls shied away. To cope, I stayed away from Central social life and away from Central men, so why is it that my new biology lab partner is so irresistible to me?
He’s everything I shouldn’t want. A former Marine involved in illegal fighting with a quick trigger temper and an easy smile for all the women. His fists aren’t the danger to me, though, it’s his charm. He’s sliding his way into my heart and I’m afraid that he’s going to be the one to break me.
Impulsive. Unthinking. Hot tempered.
I allow instinct to rule my behavior. If it feels good, do it, has been my motto because if I spend too much time thinking, I’ll begin to remember exactly where I came from. At Central College, I’ve got fighting and I’ve got women and I thought I was satisfied until I met her.
She’s everything I didn’t realize I wanted and the more time I spend with her, the more I want her. But she’s been hurt too much in the past and I don’t want to be the one to break her. I know I should walk away, but I just can’t.
Bonus Content: Upon reaching the USA Today Bestselling milestone, I wrote a 10,000 word epilogue as a thank you to the readers who loved and supported Unspoken. I posted it for free on my blog but at the urging of readers, I have added it to the original version.
Note: This is a New Adult Contemporary Romance with mature content and sexually explicit scenes. 91,000+ words. Standalone novel.
Tina’s Thoughts
I have loved every book it the Woodlands series and this one did not disappoint. The theme in this book that you cannot let your past relationships and experiences define and dictate your future creates a beautiful foundation for a story that does not disappoint. Sam was widowed at 19. A young woman lost in grief and confusion. It has taken her years to be able to function and have a life that is not determined by her grief. She is at the crossroads of deciding what she wants in life and learning to live life to the fullest. Gray is a man trying to decide what is next in his life. To reenlist or to dive into civilian life. Both have pros and cons and a stint of 45 days of leave is the supposedly the perfect amount of time to decide what he wants to do. When Sam and Gray meet, sparks fly and there is no doubt of the chemistry that is on the verge of explosion. Through a series of assumptions and general miscommunication both Gray and Sam are confused and frustrated. Yet like all good love stories, they find each other within the chaos. It is not all about the sexual encounters, though there are plenty of those steamy encounters. They are able to process life with each other in such a way that allows their budding relationship to be a complete packaged deal. They have ups and downs but they push through. When it seems like there is no redemption of their relationship, they decide it is worth fighting for by each stepping out in a grand sweet gesture. It was such a great story!
One of my favorite parts of this story was Sam herself. She is one incredible woman. She lost her husband of two months at 19 and learned to put the pieces back together, when no one would have questioned her choice to live a sad and isolated life. She was labeled a widow at a young age yet she decided she wanted more from life. Her choice to live life to the fullest like Will, her late husband, had done, to embrace whatever life hurled at her, solidifies her as a brilliant woman. She learned to laugh again and enjoy the little things. She had no shame in her past. She embraced her quirks and never shied away from talking about the hard things and opening her heart to Gray. And the icing on the cake, she was a kickass knitter. She was the perfect compliment and companion for Gray.
This story touches your heart and shows that sometimes giving love a second chance will result in a life and love worth everything. Don’t miss out on this book! You won’t be disappointed. Keep reading for some teasers that are sure to leave you wanting more!
Teasers
About Jen
Jen Frederick lives with her husband, child, and one rambunctious dog. She’s been reading stories all her life but never imagined writing one of her own. Jen loves to hear from readers so drop her a line at jen@jenfrederick.com
Giveaway
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Full set of Woodlands print books (5) with dog tags.