Title: One Author: Jewel E Ann Genre: Romantic Comedy Release Date: July 28th, 2016

Synopsis:

Lake Jones is a cover girl for cutting-edge prosthetic legs, a binge-watcher of Netflix, known to spy on her neighbor through her door’s peephole, and fond of laser games with her hairless cat. She’s also a bit sexually-frustrated. Until … God bestows a breath of mercy upon her in the form of Minnesota’s NFL starting quarterback. But this gift is no stranger. Lake met Cage Monaghan three years earlier. It was one day. One moment. One kiss that resurrected her dreams of finding love. His dimpled smile distracts from his imperfections, which include: a love for country music, fishing, and a feline-hating girlfriend. When life finally gives them their chance, it’s a humorous and heart-wrenching journey to find their place in the world. "We would be Cage and Lake. We would be unpredictable. We would be reckless. We would give normality the middle finger.” ***This book is a standalone. However, it is HIGHLY recommended that any readers who have not, but may consider, reading the Jack & Jill Series, do so before reading this book. It contains spoilers to Jack & Jill.

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Shanda's Review

4.75 “Don’t Forget to Love Me” stars

ONE is the standalone spinoff to the Jack & Jill Trilogy. I without a doubt recommend you read the trilogy before reading ONE. If you ever intend to read the trilogy ONE will completely spoil the story for you. I don’t know why you would skip it though because it was amazing.

I have been so anxious to get my hands on Lake and Cage’s story since they hit the page in the Jack & Jill series. Lake and Cage have a very brief encounter but it was a life changing one. ONE takes place three years later and Cage is now a famous rookie NFL Quarterback and Lake is now modeling prosthetic legs. They cross paths again when Lake goes to find her hairless cat at her neighbors and Cage is there.

Once Cage and Lake come face to face again they jump in and don’t waste their second chance. ONE is definitely a romantic comedy but it has a lot of depth at the heart of the story. I absolutely adored Cage and Lake. Cage is sweet, romantic, funny, and can definitely handle Lake’s feistiness. Cage is without a doubt at the top of my book boyfriend list. The Chapters, Beijing, and describing Lake as melted butter and syrup on hot waffles; I mean COME ON, he is THE. BEST!!! I think Lake has now landed up there with favorite book heroines. I didn’t think anyone could top Jessica but as far as feisty and funny leading ladies go Lake gave her a run for her money.

As I stated this is a Rom Com but I shed quite a few tears too. This is about a couple still dealing with loss and trying to navigate a new relationship in the midst of Cage’s rising fame. I felt the author did a great job of showing us all aspects of a new relationship and some of the insecurity ( even though at times they were both irrational ) that comes with it. I did want a bit more with Cage dealing with his father, maybe a convo with this mom, or closure with Jessica but overall I am still happy with this book. Bottom line; if you love funny, swoony, and sweet romance you must pick up this book.

P.S. Jewel I don’t know if you plan on giving a Flint a story but you must. I feel like it could totally rip my heart out sooo…….. I need his story.

P.S.S. - I read a review copy but in the live version there is a bonus epilogue! Let me tell you....I would have paid for the book anyway but that epi made me SMILE BIG TIME!

Toni's 5 star Review

Often in books it isn’t difficult to fall for the male lead, but just as frequently, I’m indifferent to the female lead or actually don’t even like her. I adore Lake. She is amazingly awesome. I have a huge lady crush on her. One really takes the reader inside Lake’s head, and it’s a pretty decent place to be. She’s relatable, sincere and the owner of an excellent sense of humor.
Cage is super man candy. He’s a hot NFL quarterback, but his best asset has to be the sweetness factor. I could skip dessert indefinitely with Cage in my life.
The author delivered a major case of the feels with this story. It’s filled with much of everything the heart needs. Romance readers prepare for greatness. I majorly loved this book, the plot, the characters, everything.

Jack & Jill Series Reading Order

End of Day (Book One)

iBooks: http://apple.co/1UEUj61

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1TGxxgW

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1TGcu99

Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1oKacxi

Kobo http://bit.ly/1JeJ1U6

Middle of Knight (Book Two)

iBooks: http://apple.co/20ZqV11

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1U89Yft

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1jmOGLW

Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/1SyMrVp

Kobo: http://bit.ly/1WrRxB7

Dawn of Forever ( Book 3 )

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1TrFwNX

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1Opo4Da

iBooks: http://apple.co/20ZqV11

Author Bio

Jewel E. Ann

Adult Contemporary Romance Author

Jewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor.

With 10 years of flossing lectures under belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to stay home with her three awesome boys and manage the family business.

After her best friend of nearly 30 years suggested a few books from the contemporary Romance genre, Jewel was hooked. Devouring two and three books a week but still craving more, she decided to practice sustainable reading, AKA writing.

When she’s not donning her cape and saving the planet one tree a a time, she enjoys yoga with friends, good food with family, rock climbing with her kids, watching How I Met Your Mother reruns, and of course . . .heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, panty-scorching novels.