The Beard Made Me Do It

Dixie Warden Rejects MC Series, Book 5

By: Lani Lynn Vale

Narrated by: Kendall Taylor, Mason Lloyd

Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

He's only a friend.

Those words had haunted him from the moment Jessie James had heard them muttered from the girl who held his heart, and whom he thought had his back.

Fourteen years later, he still feels those words like a brand on his soul. Lucky for him he has a son to focus on, a full-time job that demands his attention the rest of the day, and not a single moment to spare for a woman who won't stand up for him when he needs her the most.

He's only a friend.

The words had slipped out of Ellen's mouth, and before she could recall them, or better yet, explain them, Jesse is gone from her life for good, taking her heart with him.

She tries to move on, to climb her way out of the pit of despair, but not one single person - regardless of how badly she wants to make it work - can fill the void that was left in his wake.

Time heals all wounds.

Or at least that is how the saying goes. It's a crock of crap, though.

Fourteen years pass when Jessie and Ellen see each other again without the influence of the town and bad memories surrounding them, and it's as if not a single day has passed.

Ellen knows the instant that her eyes see her old love that she's still just as in love with him today as she was all those years ago.

The problem is that Jesse wants nothing to do with her. Or at least that's what he keeps telling himself.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Lani Lynn Vale (P)2018 Tantor

Amazing

this book was freaking awesome. I loved Jesse and they way he loved and gave up everything up for his son. But when he got his women back he did everything in his power to hold onto her. Awesome performance by these two narrators

Love this series she always comes through!

Lani Lynn Vale nails it every time! She makes you laugh, cry, get excited all in a matter of minutes. Love all these Alpha heroes and their women. Keep them coming Ms Vale. I find myself on Audible daily hoping for another coming soon book from you.
Thanks again for another great listen.

Beginning No - Ending Yes!

So through the first 7-10 chapters I did A LOT of eye rolling. It was way too drawn out and their reasons for not contacting or talking to each other was ridiculous. It just went on for far too long and there was so much time wasted in their lives for no reason. AFTER that though I loved the rest. Steamy scenes, conflicts with good resolutions, and a great HEA!

Good 2nd chance

OH I really liked this one finally we got one solid story and the FMC doesn't get attacked or kidnapped it's a solid 2nd chance with a good storyline that is resolved completely it does overlap with the last one a bit but that's to be expected and I enjoyed getting this POV on it. I do wish there was a little more interaction with them as a family but overall it was a good listen with good narrration.

Least favorite

Of the series so far! The parents were not portrayed this way in her brother’s story. The “twist” at the end? No way. Made zero sense. On to the next as this series is correctly free.

Loved loved loved.

I loved this book. It was fun and dramatic and sweet. Don’t hesitate to grab this one.

loved it

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

Jessie And Ellen

This is by far my favorite series to listen to whenever I'm driving, I'm over the moon some of my reader friends recommended this author

loved it loved it loved it!!!

personally, I love our books but this one just talked at my heart. I love the whole story and everything that took place in this book one of my favorites. Period.

This Series is Everything!

This Series is Everything! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read

Jessie and Ellen have a unique past and this second chance romance for these two makes your heart melt into a million pieces. Ellen is just a beautiful person she fell in love a long time ago, and no one else measures up. This is why she could not make it work with Sean... he was not the one. Upon seeing Jessie for the first time in fourteen years her heart is all in... she needs him. Jessie tries his hardest to keep her away but really... he can’t. Ellen has always owned his heart. Let me tell you... Jessie and Ellen were made to be parents... Jessie makes me swoon so hard with his protectiveness over his children.

5 Swooning Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️