Jackson

Mercy Ring, Book 1

De: Nyssa Kathryn

Narrado por: Stella Bloom, Tim Paige

Sometimes it’s the oldest wounds that cut deepest.

River Harp fell in love with her brother’s best friend, a boy who was practically part of the family…a boy who broke her heart before leaving town. Sixteen years later, he’s back for her brother’s funeral. And River wants nothing to do with the man. At least, that’s what she keeps telling herself.

Because there are problems in her life much bigger than Jackson’s return. Like the fact her brother is still alive—and she’s the only one who believes it. River will do whatever it takes to uncover the truth and find Ryker. Even if it means seeking help from the man she’s spent almost two decades getting over.

As a teen, Jackson Ford had one plan: get the hell out of Lindeman, Washington, away from his abusive drunk of a father, and never return. Fate had other plans, however, and now he’s back to bury Ryker, his Delta Force teammate. His brother in every way but blood.

At the funeral, she’s the first person he sees. The only person he sees. Walking away from River once was hard enough, even if it was for her own good. Walking away a second time may prove impossible…especially after he realizes she’s digging into her brother’s suspicious death.

When River’s search for answers puts her in the sights of dangerous men, Jackson will do anything and everything to keep her safe. Even if it means losing his heart—and his life—in the process.

©2022 NW Partners (P)2023 Blue Nose Publishing

Nice start to a new series

Nyssa Kathryn is a new to me author and I can see why she’s so popular! This was a nicely written beginning to the new series. Plenty of suspense, plot twists and a happy ending! The author did anice job setting up the characters for the next book in the series.

I have to admit though, if I were reading this on paper, I would have struggled to believe there was a connection between River and Jackson. This is where the narrators just put the icing on the cake. Both did a great job convincing the listener. Job well done!

I received an ALC from Blue Nose Audio in exchange for my honest opinion.

Just Wow!!

When Nyssa Kathryn writes a romantic suspenseful book, I know that I am in for a treat and she did not disappoint with Jackson! I think this is a great start for a new series and I am excited to see where these three ex-Delta Forces friends find themselves in relationships.
River fell in love with her brother’s best friend and finally wanted to tell him before he left for the military, however she didn’t get the response she wanted from him. Instead, she got anger and hateful words, words that made her hate the man and the hopes that he never returns to their small town.
Jackson vowed to never return to this place once he leaves for the military. He knows he will never come back to a town that has seen him at his lowest and the drunken father that gave him nothing that even resembles love.
Jackson knew River had feelings for him but he didn’t feel like he deserved her or that he could give her the kind of life she deserved so he did what he thought was right and pushed her to hate him so she could go on with her life.
When River’s brother dies, Jackson finds himself back in town for the funeral and sees River isn’t believing he is dead. Jackson follows her because when she was younger she always found herself in trouble so he felt he had to keep an eye on her. She believes the bar in town is what got her brother in trouble and she decides to go there and look for answers but she gets nowhere. She finally turns to Jackson and his friends for help when she determines she can’t do it alone. Jackson finds himself fighting in a cage to get eyes on the inside of the club where so many secrets are hiding in hopes to find out what happened to his best friend.
Such an awesome by with a great HEA!

Great story with great narrators

4⭐️
3🌶
This was my first Nyssa Kathryn book, and she did not disappoint. While book had a little bit of a slower start with some of the background and world building, but once it picked up, I was completely immersed in the story. While we understood why Jackson pushed River away once he graduated, we never understood why she was so into him, other than he spent time with their family. I wish we would have learned more about their why for each other. I really enjoyed the suspense element of the book, and when we did get spice, it was very well written and built up.

Stella Bloom and Tim Paige did a fantastic job with this dual style narration. Both narrators were able to distinguish voices for the opposite sex, which always is a concern with dual style. Stella did an excellent job with the emotional parts of the book as well. I cannot wait to hear more books from both of them.

If you like
💜 Second chance/small town romance
💜 Friends-to-lovers
💜 Boxing
💜 Slower burn/low angst,
then you will enjoy Jackson.

Loved!

This is a new author to me and I’m so glad I spent the credit! Suspense, romance and spice make this a new favorite series of mine. I couldn’t hit pause throughout the entire book. Excellent narration.

A great start to this new series

Years ago, River Harp fell in love with her brother’s best friend, Jackson Ford. But the day he was to leave for the military and she confessed her love, he turned his back to her.
Sixteen years later, Jackson Ford, now a civilian after a mission that went wrong, is back to the town he promised never to step back to.
His friend Ryker Harp died in a crash and he and his two other former Delta Forch “brothers” are there to show their respect to the family.
Seeing River, who no longer is a girl he left behind and is still the one that has his heart, leaves him breathless.
Though his return has River’s heart pounding, she’s dealing with other issues. She believes her brother is alive and puts herself in danger to find out the truth.
Needless to say, Jackson and the rest of the guys, step up to find out what Ryker was involved in, at the same time they try to protect River.
Feelings intensify, secrets are divulged, and lives are put in danger.
Will they be able to figure out what’s happening in the last place Ryker was? Will they feelings between River and Jackson bring them together or will the past and Jackson’s beliefs that he’s not good enough be the end of their blooming relationship?
This was a great start for the new series. A story that from the beginning has the reader on the edge of their seats. One filled with bad guys, hunky good ones, likable main characters and a strong female character.
The first book in this new series delivers another winner by this talented author. I had read the book and loved it. The audiobook was even better as it brings the story to life. Especially thanks to the narrations by Stella Bloom and Tim Paige.
I was entrusted a copy of this audio book. The opinions expressed are solely my own