Blurb Blitz Tour (+ Giveaway): Jilted by Kelly Jamieson

We are very excited to be part of Kelly Jamieson's Blurb Blitz Tour for her romance novel Jilted today. Two of our reviewers read and reviewed the book for you and you can enjoy reading their thoughts on Jilted down below. Also, don't forget to check out the blurb, author info, excerpt and the fabulous giveaway included. Kelly is giving away a $15 Amazon or B&N giftcard to one commenter during the tour.

 Blurb

The wedding’s off but the honeymoon is on...

Devon can do this. She can show up at her ex-boyfriend Josh’s wedding, even though he’s marrying her ex-best-friend. She can show everyone she’s happy with her fabulous life in Boston, her great career, her amazing shoes — and she can show everyone she’s over him.

Truth is, her life isn’t so fabulous. She’s just been downsized out of her job, her Jimmy Choos won’t pay her rent, and...she’s still heartbroken that Josh chose family over her. The real reason she’s enduring this wedding is that her next stop is nearby Greenbush Island, her last hope of finding a new job.

Josh knows marrying long-time friend Allie will make everyone happy after the rough time their families have been through, and since the woman he really wanted to marry chose her career and big city life over him—why not?

But the perfect wedding turns into a perfect disaster when Allie leaves him at the altar for another man. He never saw that coming! But hey, Devon’s there, offering to help him look for Allie on Greenbush Island, where he’d planned their honeymoon. Only, all they find are their old feelings for each other and a temptation to risk their hearts one more time...

Warning: This book contains a firefighter hot enough to ignite flames, a woman who doesn’t want to get burned again, a honeymoon suite but no honeymoon, and sex not on the beach (sorry).

Excerpt

Devon’s throat closed up and her hands trembled, so she clasped them together in her lap beneath the table. Why had she come here? She’d been hanging around at home with her dad. He’d gone to bed and she’d tried to but couldn’t sleep. For some crazy reason, she’d decided to visit Barney’s Chowder House and have a hickory burger. Not that she was hungry, but she loved Barney’s hickory burgers and here she was in Promise Harbor, and…why not? And now Josh was sitting across from her, staring at her.

“Hey,” he said. “How are you?”

“Good. I’m good. How are you?”

“Good.” A pause. “I’m drunk.”

“Oh. Okay.” A smile tugged her lips. Jeebus Crust, he was so damn gorgeous he made her heart constrict. His dark brown hair was standing on end in every direction, and his golden-brown eyes gazed back at her with somewhat unfocused intensity. A scruff of beard darkened his square jaw and his wide mouth curved up into a sheepish smile. “I guess that’s allowed the night before your wedding.”

“Yeah.” His eyes shadowed. “I’m getting married tomorrow, Devon.”

“I know. That’s why I’m here.” Her heart now softened, looking at his long lashes lowering over amber eyes, his short, straight nose, his beautiful mouth. Images bombarded her—her stroking a finger down his nose, kissing the corners of that mouth, running her hands through his hair, nuzzling his neck, breathing in his scent.

He tipped his head to one side. “I didn’t think you would come.”

Her chest was so tight she could hardly breathe. “Well. Um. I wanted to come and…and wish you a-and A-allie all the best.” She hated how her voice stuttered.

He nodded slowly, his face solemn. “Really?”

No. “Yes.”

“Have you seen Allie?”

“No.” She didn’t think she could. She hadn’t thought she could face her, either. She’d pictured herself sitting in the church, just one of the two hundred or so other guests there to witness their vows. But now Josh sat there right in front of her.

There was so much she wanted to say to him, and yet so much she couldn’t say to him. Josh. Pressure built behind her eyes and cheekbones. Emotion swelled inside her. Why are you marrying her? What about me? What happened to us, Josh? What is she giving you that I couldn’t? Just living here in Promise Harbor? Is that it?

Review

Crista says:

 

4 stars! 

I love a great “second chance at love” theme, and Jilted by Kelly Jamieson gives this theme a fresh new look.

Devon is not having a good day when this book begins.  She has just lost her job, the relationship she has with her father is on shaky ground, and she has just received an invitation for the wedding of her ex-fiancé to her ex-best friend.  She is not planning on attending until she decides to follow a potential job lead that brings her back home. 

Devon is still nursing a broken heart, and her feelings about Josh are obviously unresolved.  The pain she feels about the wedding is apparent even though she communicates the opposite.

Josh is also starting to have cold feet about his upcoming nuptials.  He has never forgotten Devon and regrets that life choices forced them apart.

Things take a turn when Allie’s ex shows up at the wedding and whisks her away leaving Josh and everyone in attendance in utter shock.  Josh goes in search of Allie, and ends up at his honeymoon destination with Devon instead.  This change of events leads the characters, and you as the reader, on a whirlwind of emotions.

The chemistry between Josh and Devon was awesome, and it helped that they had a past to authenticate their feelings.  Given their past, obvious attraction, and a romantic honeymoon suite, the stage was set for a romantic reunion.   The love scenes in this book are smok’in!!!

On a not so positive note, it drove me crazy how poorly Devon communicated her feelings with those she loved.  It’s frustrating knowing that if there would’ve been one single honest and open conversation, so much pain, misunderstanding, and heartache could’ve been avoided.

Fortunately, Devon does have an “ah ha” moment when she finally comes clean with her dad and with Josh.  It was like a huge weight lifted as the veil of misunderstanding was removed, and truth was seen and heard.

This is the first book in a 4 book series, and I have to admit, I am intrigued.  Four different authors will contribute to the series and I am anxious to sample some different writing styles amidst the same setting and characters.

A great start to a promising new contemporary series.

*Thanks to Kelly Jamieson and Goddess Fish Promotions for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!* 

  

Kathleen says:

3.5 stars

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The story line was a good one and kept me interested all the way through. It was an enjoyable read with a nice steam factor, but the ending left me hanging, something I’m not a fan of. Now of course I have to read book two!

I am a huge fan of Kelly Jamieson's and I plan to read MANY more of her romances in the future.

About Kelly

Kelly Jamieson is a best-selling author of over twenty-five romance novels and novellas.  Her writing has been described as “emotionally complex”, “sweet and satisfying” and “blisteringly sexy”. 

  

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Giveaway

Kelly will be awarding a $15 Amazon or BN GC to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour. So, leave a comment and your email address down below to be entered in the contest. Also, be sure to stop by the next two tour stops (Harlie's Books and Ramblings From This Chick ), on March 22^nd to up your chances of winning the prize. Good Luck!