Justified

By: Jay Crownover

Narrated by: Virginia Rose, Austin Stone

The New York Times bestselling author of the Marked Men series delivers an "emotional, unforgettable" (Lori Wilde) romance about a rugged Texas sheriff who must protect the woman who was once his sworn enemy...
Case Lawton comes from a family of criminals. So as the sheriff of Loveless, Texas, he's determined to do everything by the book--until he's called to Aspen Barlow's office after a so-called break-in. The last thing he wants to do is help the woman who cost him custody of his son. But Aspen isn't the heartless lawyer Case remembers, and he starts to question his long-held grudge...
Aspen is scared for her life, and Case is her last hope for protection. But to get him on her side, she'll have to reveal the painful truth from all those years ago. Now, as they work together to track down a dangerous criminal, Case and Aspen learn to trust each other. And as the threats escalate, it becomes clear there's a thin line between love and hate... because there's nothing Case wouldn't do to keep her safe.
"Off the charts attraction, dramatic suspense, heartbreaking betrayal, deep emotion, and unforgettable romance will keep you turning the pages to the climactic end." -Jennifer Ryan, New York Times bestselling author
"Crownover writes cowboys that make you want to pack your bags in search of a small-town ranch!" -Melissa Foster, New York Times bestselling author
"Five big huge stars for Justified! Don't miss this page turner!" -Harper Sloan, New York Times bestselling author

Critic reviews

"This tense, sensual romance is chock full of headstrong, admirable characters who will appeal to romance and suspense fans alike."—Publishers Weekly on Justified

"With a red-hot hero and emotional, unforgettable storyline, Crownover delivers the goods."—Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author

"Off the charts attraction, dramatic suspense, heartbreaking betrayal, deep emotion, and unforgettable romance will keep you turning the pages to the climactic end. Fans and new readers will devour this fantastic story. I couldn't put it down!"—Jennifer Ryan, New York Times bestselling author

"Once again, Jay Crownover proves why her words are so addictive! Her characters bleed life so tangibly, you feel like you're drowning in the emotions: in the best way possible. Five big huge stars for Justified! Don't miss this page turner!"—Harper Sloan, New York Times bestselling author

"Crownover writes cowboys that make you want to pack your bags in search of a small-town ranch! Alpha and broody, they hit all the right buttons."—Melissa Foster, New York Times bestselling author

"Jay Crownover hits it out of the park with this sexy and suspenseful enemies-to-lovers romance...You'll be on the edge of your seat and thoroughly entertained while cheering for this sassy, feisty heroine and grumpy, swoon-worthy cowboy as they bicker their way to happily ever after."—Frolic on Justified

"A heart-pounding narrative.... Twists and turns abound as this whodunit builds up to revelations that will surprise even longtime suspense readers." —Shelf Awareness

glad I listened to this book

Ok , this is the first book I've listened to by Jay Crown over and overall I'm glad I did! After reading the first couple chapters I almost sent the book back for refund! However I plowed on and gradually began to get interested in the story and enjoy the characters! the narrators were very good and I think they were the main reason I decide to keep listening, good choice of readers there! So, the story was pretty good, had plenty of drama and excitement, some romance and now continues into book two with Hill and Kody as the H and h, I think I might give that one a whirl too!

loved it

as always with Jay's books it was absolutely amazing! cant wait to have more of this series!!

Some books just make you lose sleep!

This book...WOW...now in my ‘unputdownable’ list!
It’s no secret around town that Sheriff Case Lawton can’t stand divorce lawyer, Aspen Barlow, after all, she’s the reason that he lost custody of his son 10yrs ago! Of course, it didn’t help that his father, then sheriff, was a known corrupt lawman and had tried to bribe the judge. Now Case has to put his animosity aside and investigate the threats against Aspen. But sometimes things aren’t what they seem.
Aspen was 14yo when her family had moved to the small Texas town and the only person who had been kind to her was Case Lawton. Fast forward several years later and Aspen is present when Case is served with divorce papers. When she attempts to give him advice, Case lashes out at Aspen...his loss, literally, because Aspen was then hired to represent his ex-wife and she took away everything that meant something to him. Except, that wasn’t the entire story. Unbeknownst to Case, Aspen had worked in his best interest.
When Case is forced to take Aspen into protective custody, he begins to see a different side to her. Can he forgive and allow his feelings to grow? Or will the threat to Aspen take her out of his life for good?
Riveting story with lots of suspense...you will be blown away by the person behind Aspen’s threats! Definitely a must read/listen.

Love, Love, Love. Can't wait for the next one ♥️

Can't wait for the next one in this series.
If you are on the fence about Jay Crownover, go ahead and take the leap!
I have loved every single one of her books!

I WANT MORE!

I enjoyed Jay’s last (cowboy) series but I don’t know something was missing for me in it. Don’t get me wrong I still really enjoyed but I am putting it out here this book is AWESOME!

The narration is fantastic Virginia Rose is quickly becoming an auto-buy for me. She really does voices too well. Austin Stone was grrrrreat! Lol, no joke he was Case!

The characters are perfect well not really but the way Jay wrote them they are. You really get a sense of who each one is and how they fit. I loved the feel of this book it was a second chance but not really.

I loved the mystery the suspense it really brought the story to another level, I never would have guessed seriously nope I LOVED THAT! It wasn’t predictable YAY!

I want more like yesterday but I can wait, I hope we get Case’s sister next ;)