The Lumberjack

Game of Chance, Book 4

New York Times bestselling author Susan Stoker wraps up her steamy Game of Chance series with an explosive novel about an ex-soldier fighting to save the woman he loves—even if she can’t remember him.

A game of chance during a horrific POW experience decided the future for Jackson “JJ” Justice and his teammates. Years later, they’re well settled into their lumberjack business in small-town Maine. And for nearly as long, JJ’s been pining for April, the woman largely responsible for growing their business, but insecurities keep him at arm’s length from the sexy receptionist.

April Hoffman loves her job…and her boss. She’s unsure where JJ’s head is at, but for her part, she knows exactly why she’s not revealed her feelings. Not only does she have one failed relationship under her belt, she’s also several years older than JJ. Why would a man so brutally hot settle for someone almost past her prime?

After a car accident nearly takes April’s life, leaving her with temporary amnesia, they both understand what they almost lost. The floodgates are open, their feelings exposed…but it may be too little, too late.

An enemy from JJ’s past has come calling, putting not only his future happiness on the line, but the lives of several people he holds dear—starting with April.

©2024 Susan Stoker (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton join forces to portray the romance between Jackson Justice and April Hoffman.… Hamilton projects all of Jackson's masculinity, along with a softer voice for April. Cartwright gives April softness and Jackson strength…. Both narrators bring quiet menace to the threatening situation that develops.” —AudioFile Magazine

Finally JJ and April

I loved, loved this friends to lovers, older MCs, amnesia, romantic suspense tale. It is a heartwarming, spicy, and exciting story that is beautifully told through the eyes of two intense, strong and passionate characters. JJ and April are portrayed as real, relatable people who have flaws, but are really just trying to do their best as messy humans. JJ co-owns a tree service company in a small town in Maine with his three best friends. He is a former special forces soldier and was a POW. April is a middle aged divorcé and has been the administrative assistant to Jack’s Lumber for the last five years. JJ and April have been in love with each other for years but neither one has acted on the attraction for reasons. Until April is in a car accident and suffers from amnesia. As JJ takes care of April and finally admits his feelings they seem to be heading for their HEA until evil from JJ’s past comes for them. The story was well written and included engaging dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and a captivating storyline. The suspense was well balanced with the romance creating a perfect contrast. The story will give you all the deep emotions - laughing, crying, swooning, cringing, teeth gritting, knuckle biting, and cheering through sweet moments, steamy scenes, chuckles, supportive friends, messy families, painful pasts, dangerous situations, uber protective men, and all the love. I have loved these characters and am sorry to see the end of this series.

Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton did a phenomenal job narrating the stories and characters into life with enough change of inflection, tone and cadence to voice multiple characters quite convincingly.

Jack and April

I’m sad that it took an accident for Jack and April to admit their feelings for each other, but, boy, they didn’t waste anymore time. The bad guy was seriously wacked. Love how the different groups came together to help. Great series.

Loved it!

A perfect finale to another excellent series by one of my favorite authors. Also loved the cameos by some of my other favorite characters in Stoker's world.

Awesome wrap up of series!

Oh my gosh, what a fantastic wrap up! Susan Stoker, you brought back everyone which I dearly love! But the ending was the best, thank you! Love and humor at its best! I hate saying goodbye to so many friends! Who are you introducing us to next?? ❤️

great book

I completely forgot how much I love this author! I didn't want to go to bed, I was hooked!