Jackson by Emily March ~ New Release and Review

Synopsis: 

From New York Times bestselling author Emily March comes Jackson, the newest novel in the critically acclaimed Eternity Springs series.

Sometimes it takes a new beginning 

Caroline Carruthers thinks she buried her dreams along with the love of her life…until a stranger named Celeste dares her to chase a dream all on her own. Moving to Redemption, Texas, is chapter one in Caroline’s new life story. Opening a bookstore is the next. Finding love is the last thing on her mind as she settles into this new place called home. But when she meets a handsome, soulful man who’s also starting over, all bets are off.

to reach a happily-ever-after 

Jackson McBride came to Redemption looking only to find himself, not someone to love. Ever since his marriage ended, he’s been bitter. Sure, he used to believe in love—he even has the old song lyrics to prove it—but the Jackson of today is all business. That is, until a beautiful young widow who’s moved to town inspires a change of heart. Could it be that the myth of Redemption’s healing magic is true…and Jackson and Caroline can find a second chance at a happy ending after all?

 Author Bio: 

Emily March is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the heartwarming Eternity Springs series. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Emily is an avid fan of Aggie sports and her recipe for jalapeño relish has made her a tailgating legend.

 Buy-Book Link: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250314918

Elizabeth's Review

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Review Copy Provided by Publisher via Net Galley

This series continuation/trilogy beginner was decently written but fell a bit flat for me.

Ms March has a large cast of characters from previous series. The McBride cousins trilogy seems to be bringing the Callahan worlds and Eternity Springs worlds together in a new setting.

Jackson McBride and Caroline are a couple that I liked and enjoyed spending time with. I actually wanted more of their story. Unfortunately, the need to world build and the large secondary cast seemed to overtake the Jackson/Caroline story.

Jackson to me is a bit of a cautionary tale for authors with a large body of work - at some point, start fresh. Tying multiple long running series together in a new work makes things a bit hard to follow. I wanted to know more about Jackson, Caroline, and how they dealt with their relationship struggles as new businesses began to grow. The first book in the trilogy may not have been the best time to bring in such a large secondary cast.

I am curious about Boone and Tucker, the other two cousins, but I am not sure I will be running out to get their books on release day.

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