I do like Sawyer Bennett, and even though I go against most of the reviews, because I did not love it, it was not horrible. This book about Eden and Coop who were once young and in love, they were separated for 14 years. When Eden is humiliated by her fiance on a red carpet, she runs home, and is surprised by how the town is treating her. Both Coop and Eden have to deal with immature exes, and try to move on. I hated Ashley she needed to grow up. After misunderstanding, and after a much needed talk, they were able to work things out.

Eden and Coop were high school sweethearts in a small town, Georgia USA. They had planned to stay together in college, but when Eden becomes first an fashion model then movie star they broke up. Fourteen years later Eden comes back home after a tabloid worthy break up with her lying, cheating movie star boyfriend while on the red carpet. She and Coop rekindle there relationship with the agreement that is just a short term fling, but deep down they both know that neither has ever loved anyone else the way they loved each other. If you are a fan of second chance romances, that what this book is all about.

I enjoyed the characters well enough and there is plenty of steam; however, Coop's character seems more feminine than masculine in his thinking. It's sometimes hard to tell whose head I am in, but that is not unusual in this genre. Authors seem write men the way we women want them to be which is understandable. Jilted is a pleasant light read for fans of Sawyer Bennett.

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S. B. Dodd's review May 23, 2017 · edit
it was amazing

Yet another lovely tale from this author, who creates some of the best characters I've met in books. The story of a protagonist who becomes famous and returns to his or her small town has been told often, but in my opinion never this well. Eden has none of the affectations of a superstar, which given her background one would certainly expect. Coop is the love left behind, small town good-guy. But mercifully the author does not stereotype him. Both characters have enough complexity to keep the story interesting. I was especially intrigued with the empathy Coop displayed on several occasions - not a quality often seen in guys with his other commanding characteristics. And I was also taken with the way the author portrayed their college breakup. It would seem to have more dramatic for there to have been some sort of blow up, but here, more realistically, they hung on until they couldn't anymore.

Unless I'm reading non-fiction, I just like someone to tell me a good story that keeps my attention, has some authentically interesting characters, a little humor or drama, and leaves me with a little smile at the conclusion. This book delivers. It was one of those I read slowly because I didn't want it to end.

I used to wonder every time I picked up a new title by this author if this would be the time when she produced a dud, a book that was not filled with interesting and authentic characters telling an intriguing, humorous, lusty and usually heart wrenching/heart warming story. Nope. I am beginning to think it is impossible for her to write a book that does not suck you in quickly and hold you there until she's finished with you and allows the characters the resolution they deserve. When evaluating a book I place the highest premium on whether it tells a good story. All the beautiful prose in the world doesn't make up for a boring narrative. I would love a visit inside this author's head, because it would have to be a seriously interesting place!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It begins with the heroine, Eden, finding out that her fiancé has had an affair. She's been living in Hollywood as an actress, but when she's publicly humiliated she heads back to her small hometown. She runs in to her high school sweetheart, Coop,pretty quickly. They had ended things on friendly terms, but he seems to be angry with her. The whole town seems to be angry with her and she has no clue as to why.
It was fun to watch these two rekindle their relationship. Rediscovering who each other was and how they could build on it. This story had its drama, but for the most part it was a fun and funny read. I highly recommend everyone who enjoys a good ol love story to read this wonderful book.

FIVE! FIVE! FIVE! Five stars for Jilted!

Finally I'm getting out of my mediocre reading slump! I loved this book! I've only read one other Sawyer Bennett novel, and while I liked it well enough, it didn't blow me away. Jilted, on the other hand, was perfect.

I loved the storyline of Jilted, which introduces us to Eden Goodnight, a very famous actress who is jilted within the first scene of the book. She heads home to a small town in Georgia to lick her wounds in private, but isn't welcomed back with open arms by anyone in her hometown. She also finds that her ex-boyfriend, Coop, is now living in her home (long story but actually makes sense when you read it.)

Coop is the perfect hero as far as I'm concerned... a little bit dirty but protective and honest. I loved the story between him and Eden. It was hot but still had moments so tender that you couldn't help but swoon.

Definitely check this book out. It broke my streak of 3 star run of the mill reads. Finally!

Did not finish. Stopped at 61%.

With all the books out there, I just didn't want to waste anymore time reading Jilted. The story is too similar to many others. There isn't much to the story and it is jam packed with sex. Lose some of the sex and add some drama or humor!!!

I wish it had taken longer for them to get together. I was really enjoying the War of the Roses but it lasted for all of two seconds! If it had continued longer, it would have been really entertaining.

I have received an advance copy of this book from the publisher however; the opinions provided are that of my own.

Another great read from the author that kept your attention from start to finish for a quick read; not wanting to put the book down and keep reading. The structure of the book that allows for perspective from both main characters throughout keeps the plot developing nicely and allows for deeper understanding of how events are affecting both characters. There are some graphic sexual encounters and language that may turn off some readers of this genre of book however; it definitely adds to the plot making it a great read for those that are not offended by such.

Definitely would recommend this book and the author to any reader that enjoys a quick read, a great plot and a little excitement between the pages.

Sawyer Bennett takes sexy and sweet to a new level in jilted!

Small town girl, Eden, has reached a level of stardom that is crazy! Model, turned famous actress. She has everything going for her including a gorgeous A-list fiancé.

But it all comes crashing down when she finds out he has been cheating with his co-star

She flees to her hometown to lick her wounds, but everyone there seems to be angry at her and her ex is living in her house and seems to be the only one talking to her.

Sparks fly between Eden and Cooper as they re learn each other. Coop still sees the sweet open hearted girl he used to love and Eden was never really over him.

The chemistry is off the charts and the way Coop treats her is so sweet. This is an adorable and sexy 5 star second chance romance!

This is another winner by Bennett! I loved the characters and the storyline!

Full review to come on release date.

I love when couples get a second chance at love......Coop and Eden fell in love as teenagers, then life gets in the way, fast forward fourteen years and love strikes again for this amazing couple......favorite part of this book for me was the tossing of the clothes out the second story window......is was a great love story!!!!!

*Advanced copy received in exchange for an honest review**

I absolutely loved this book! Jilted is one of those books that sucked me in from the very first word and I did not want to put it down. This is book two in Sawyer Bennett's Love Hurts series, however it is a standalone and does not have any ties to the first book in the series.

Eden Goodnight and Coop Mayfield were high school sweethearts who were as in love as two teenagers could be. Eden's parents had died several years before and when it was time to make a decision about where to go to college, Eden followed Coop to school much to the dismay of her guardian, her grandmother. When Eden was presented with the opportunity of a lifetime - a modeling job that would pay her enough to cover at least a year of school expenses - she knew she couldn't turn it down. While Eden and Coop made every attempt to make their relationship work, the distance was just too much.

As Eden's star rose and she became an actress as well, her relationship with her grandmother continued to deteriorate and she never went home to Newberry, Georgia. For 14 years she lived and worked in her own world in Los Angeles. When a very public incident happens, Eden wants nothing more than to flee the bright lights of LA and knowing that the paparazzi will look in certain locations for her, she knows that her hometown isn't one of them.

What ensues when Eden arrives back at the home she inherited when her grandmother died is nothing short of what makes a great film. There are many misunderstandings, a jealous woman who can't stand the sight of Eden, and the man that she has always loved even though they couldn't be together.

As Coop and Eden begin to get to know one another again, the chemistry is palpable and while they both want to believe they have moved on from what they had years ago, the question quickly arises as to whether that is really true. Will these two people that have matured and grown apart be able to make things work when they aren't all that different than they were when they ended it before?

There was so much that I loved about this book. The characters, the story, the pace and the dual point of view are just a few things. For anyone that likes Sawyer Bennett, second chance love stories and chemistry that just leaps off the page, this is a book for you! I highly recommend it!!

This uncorrected advanced copy was provided by the publisher for an honest review.
If you like second chance romance storylines, Jilted is the book for you. Eden Goodnight and Cooper Mayfield were young and happily in love but life had a different plan for them. Separated by distance, both chasing their dreams they split up and move on with their lives. Fast forward 14 years and Eden goes back to Georgia, to lick her wounds after a humiliating breakup. Cooper and Eden cross paths again and their initial antagonism towards each other soon evaporates as they heat up the sheets with their mutual attraction and sexual chemistry. Cooper is my new book boyfriend, he is a sexy, dirty boy with a filthy mouth (got to love him) and Eden is down to earth and sweet despite her years in Hollywood. Sawyer knocks it out of the park again; this book is a fun, sexy read, I couldn’t put it down.

Jilted is the second book in the Love Hurts series, but can be read as a stand-alone.

We meet Eden and Coop who haven’t seen each other in 14 years when they were sweethearts. Eden is a famous actress who has been spurned and cheated on by her fiancée. In order to escape the scandal she decides to retreat to her hometown of Georgia.

Coop doesn’t do relationships anymore and the anger between the two is palpable, especially when Eden learns that the home left to her by her grandmother was also left to Coop.

Eden and Coop rekindle their relationship, but they know there is an expiration date.

I loved the characters and this second chance story. I’m a big fan of Sawyer Bennett’s books and this one did not disappoint.

I received an advanced copy from Net Galley for an honest review.

I really enjoy reading Sawyer Bennett's books. They are easy to read, romantic and very steamy.
I absolutely loved the story in this book and the main characters are both great. Cooper is the perfect romantic hero - gorgeous and fun. Whilst the ending is predictable, the plot has lots of storylines to it.
A perfect quick read.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. Looking forward to her next book already.

**Received ARC for a fair and honest review** I LOVED Jilted, definite 5 star review for me. I couldn't put this book down, really sucked me in from the beginning and kept me in until the very end. This is book 2 in the Love Hurts series. It is a stand alone, no ties to the first book in the series. I loved the characters in this story, loved their chemistry, if you like hot and steamy you will not be disappointed.

Eden Goodnight and Coop Mayfield were highschool sweethearts, she went against her grandmother that was her guardian after her parents died and went to college with Coop. When they were out a modeling scout noticed her and contacted her and it changed the course of their lives. Through distance and time their relationship couldn't hold up and they ended things amicably. They both move on with their lives, but when Eden finds out that her fiance cheated on her she ran back home where nobody could find her, but things weren't as she was expecting, nor was Coop expecting Eden to come back and they are both in for a shock and some surprises!

I usually can find something to knit pick so that I can give the positive and negative to a story, but for me I couldn't find anything I didn't like. The story flowed, it grabs you and sucks you in from the beginning, the situations felt realistic instead of extremely far fetched, and at the end of the story where some end and leave you feeling like it ended in the middle of something or just end and give you nothing, that doesn't happen either... I loved this book... Happy Reading!!

An enjoyable, quick read! I'm always a sucker for a second chance love story- Eden and Coop were a perfect match! Loved their history and very real chemistry.

I loved this book and didn't put it down once I had started reading.
When I started reading, I was furious when I read about Eden's cheating fiancé and then, to top it all off, this husband...well. "Spitting mad" might also be a fitting description.

What I really loved about this book though, was the way the characters interacted. Sure, there was a typical misunderstanding resulting in people hating others but once it became clear that it had been a misunderstanding, everything was alright. No maybes about it, just simple acceptance and things were alright.

And I loved that both, the heroine and the hero had moved on. They had been very much in love, still are, obviously but it is a mature love now and it was one even when they were still young and life happened and drew them apart. Somehow this makes you realize even more, how much those two belong together.

Oookay, right, maybe you don't realize that right at the beginnning because there might be a time or two when there are some rather interesting decorations on the lawn and the drive but, well, nobody said that love was perfect, right? Some, let's say minor disagreements and such are totally in order when so much time has passed and things happened and - well.

I really enjoyed this story with its wonderful and complex characters. I already read many books by Sawyer Bennnett and I must admit that I didn't even read the blurb, I just knew that I wanted to read this book - and I wasn't disappointed.
This is another wonderful story by an amazing author that I can definitely recommend.

Eden and Coop....sigh. I loved these two characters so hard. They had their moments where I wanted to shake some sense into each one, but I also laughed, cried, and fell in love right along with them! Absolutely LOVED it!

Huge Sawyer Bennett fan! Jilted did not let me down. I didn't want the book to end. 😭

Loved it! Everything about it was great! Why go against what is natural, why go against true love? These two have a hard time finding out how to make it work but that process is HOT and sexy. Coop is just deliciously sinful and he discovers new things about Eden that he would have never imagine. Things that will make him want to keep her and never let go. I felt so sad at some moments for Eden and how she was treated. But I also felt happy with how the story progressed. Trust me you will enjoy this read.