We
don’t choose fate. It chooses us. Or so we are led to believe.
Holly Jenkins is about to receive a new heart, thanks to a donor
match from accident victim, Chloe McQuade. The victim’s boyfriend,
bad boy Jax, is angry and grieving for his lost love. He hates
everything and everyone, including Holly. It isn’t until he meets
her that he realizes there is something about her he can’t explain.
Could it be the beating heart of his dead girlfriend- the very one he
owned, that calls to him? Is the intense pull towards Jax coming from
Holly’s own emotions or are they Chloe’s? And why is she suddenly
craving things she never has before? How do they decide what’s real
and what’s not? Is fate at play or is it something more?
I
think I left my heart inside this book after I read Jax & Holly +
Chloe's story. From the first page, no, from the prologue up to the
last page, I've got goosebumps, tears and livid fantasies that only
Jaxon can relieve. Ha! But seriously, this story is full of heart,
literally and figuratively. Why, my heart even screeched to a halt!
Jaxon
might as well be my flavor of the month, my book boyfriend of the
week, my boy toy for the day. He's such a sweet and loving soul. I
was crushed when he almost went crazy after Chloe's death. I got
angry with him when he got mad at Holly, I fell in love with him all
over again when he and Holly started weaving memories together. I
think I'll have him keep my heart, too.
Holly
was also a revelation. While I was really clueless about the nature
of her heart condition, this book opened my eyes about the people who
suffer with Marfan's Syndrome. When she got her transplant, I thought
I also had this sudden change of heart. Suddenly everything about her
looked vibrant and at peace. She's a good sport, took each day at a
time, grateful for the second chance at life, even though Jax was
quite a jerk to her at first.
I
love, love, love this book. Amanda Mackey had poured out her heart in
this story. (See, I told you this book has a lot of heart!) She
unknowingly found a spot in my favorite author list. Can't wait to
read the other heartfelt and sensual stories she had penned!
5
Star Review by Claire Santos – Coffeeholic Bookworm
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