What a great addition to this long running series! I enjoyed this book for so many reasons. For one I loved that benevolent know it all Celeste is shown as a snarky combatant with her cousin Angelica. Secondly, this book introduces hunky cousins Boone, Jackson, and Tucker. Lastly, I enjoyed the love story between Jackson and Caroline. Jackson is a famous songwriter who has recently lost custody of his daughter to his popstar wife after she lied in court. Caroline is a writer who is going through the agony of her older husbands Alzheimer’s disease and having had to place him in a facility. 
Jackson and Caroline end up in Redemption after he inherits property with his cousins and she is maneuvered by Celeste to write about the lost town of Last Chance. Neither of them are looking for romance but there is that little spark that they ignore. When Carolyn’s husband dies and she comes back, all bets are off. 
I love the pace of their romance and how it works towards their HEA. The secondary characters add a huge amount to the story and set up future books. I really liked seeing another side of Celeste and enjoyed the quirky character of Angelica. As always, I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

Redemption, TX seems like the perfect place for Jackson and Caroline to meet and start over.  Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced copy to review.  Jackson just ended an ugly divorce with losing custody of his six year old daughter.  Caroline is a blog writer who comes to town to open the bookstore she always dreamed about.   Both of these characters have healing but yet a connection that draws the reader into a world of romance and love.

A very enjoyable novel. Emily March is becoming a new favorite author.

This is a great start of a new series. If you enjoy a great cowboy romance, this one is not to be missed.

1-Star

This book was just not my cuppa.

I had such a hard time relating to the protagonists in this story.
Maybe it's me and my personality, but there's no way in hell I'd be the least bit comfortable or accepting of the circumstances that happened at the end of the book. 

By the 80% mark of the story, I forced myself to finish the story because I'd already invested so much time with it.

I'm sad to say that this is the first book I've read by Emily March, and unfortunately, it will be my last.

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

Caroline Carruthers feels like her life ended when she had to bury her husband.  However, after an unexpected visit to Redemption, Texas, she decides to move there and open a bookstore called The Next Chapter.  Jackson McBride and his cousins are surprised to learn that they have inherited some land near Redemption, and after touring the land, they decide to open a resort on the land.  After his ex-wife gained custody of their daughter in a nasty battle, Jackson has nothing tying him to Nashville and moves to Redemption to oversee the steps needed to create their resort.  Jackson is a songwriter, but the music has left him since he lost his daughter.  When Jackson meets Caroline, however, the inspiration comes back.  Neither Jackson nor Caroline are interested in love right now; however, their hearts may have other plans.

<i>Jackson</i> is the first book of a spinoff of the Eternity Springs series, and several characters from that series make an appearance in <i>Jackson</i>. Caroline's and Jackson's family matters take a backseat to romance for much of the book.  They both had growing to do, and that was the focus of the book.  I personally didn't think the lyrics that came to Jackson each time he saw Caroline seemed very good, but maybe I would have liked them better if I could hear them set to music.  It was easy to see from this book where the next couple of books in the series will be headed.  This wasn't my favorite Emily March book, but I will be continuing to read the series.

This is a book I wanted to see go on and on and stay in their lives forever. Ms. March is a new, to me, writer and I can honestly say, she'll be at the top of my list from now on. These characters are so down home real. They're just like your neighbors. I'm ready to move to Redemption as soon as I can get packed!

Take charge men who are NOT controlling are so sexy. Those same men who have that love-love relationship with their children touch my heart. I was very impressed with the way Ms. March was able to intertwine all the lives into a relationship that worked for everyone and didn't leave anyone out in the cold.

This story was pretty perfect by my standards and I'm off to find the next book in this series.

This book was gifted to me by the publisher in return for an honest review.

I couldn't get into Jackson's appeal of Caroline with her still being married.but then the marriage was essentially over so I guess Caroline was freee to move on and find a new man. It just left a bad taste in my mouth.

This is a new to me author and I was surprised and enjoyed it. I did not realize this was a spinoff to a series but I was able to read it with no problems. 

This book takes place in Colorado and Texas. Jackson went through a bad divorce and things don’t seem to get any better. His cousin calling asking him to come to Texas came at the perfect time. Caroline’s husband is in a care facility. When she gets asked to go somewhere for work she decides to go. She never expected it to change her life like it does.   

This book was ok and I am thinking about reading some other books by this author.

Enjoyed this book. Kept me interested all the way through. Would recommend to a fellow reader.  Love the cover.

A spin off of the eternity spring series, filled with small town charm! Jackson was sweet and strong and good leading character.

Whenever I come across a romance novel set in Texas, especially in the areas I'm familiar with, I jump at the chance to review it. Emily March's Redemption seems to me inspired by Fredericksburg from the description of the German establishments, the distance to Austin, and the beautiful land around it. For me, the setting played a big part in making me enjoy this book as much as the development of the relationship between Jackson and Caroline.

I very much liked the flow of this story. From their first meeting, which was somehow orchestrated by Celeste, to a year later when their second chance at love started to bloom. There wasn't much back story to trudge through as the reader is a witness to the events as they unfold.

I also appreciate the characterization of Jackson and Caroline. There's a realism to their thoughts, actions, and words that makes one relate to them somehow. Jackson's despondency at the prolonged separation with his daughter and Caroline's grief over her husband's illness and subsequent death rang true for me, as well as their friendship turning into love as they got to know each other better. It took them a while, but when they fell, they only had the utmost support of one another.

I absolutely love that both of them build something from scratch in their new hometown. Caroline's bookstore The Next Chapter is the realization of my dream, I completely felt her emotions when she opened it.  
There's a lot of named characters. It got unwieldy at times, particularly when the horde from Eternity Springs came for the opening of the B&B Jackson and his cousins own. I also resented the scenes in the book that happened outside of Redemption. Apart from those things, I really enjoyed Jackson and I'm looking forward to reading the next installment in the series.

A great start to a spin off of Eternity Springs with the McBrides.   The story is told in two parts. The first part is where you a chance meeting of Caroline and Jackson where they become friends. The second part takes place in Redemption Texas, where their relationship develops into so much more.
 
 Caroline is initially dealing with a lot, her husband is in a nursing home with dementia and most of the time he doesn't even recognize Caroline. Jackson is singer songwriter how has lose his desire after a divorce and being denies visitation with his daughter. He has arrived in Redemption to find himself.
After the death of her husband, Caroline takes a dare to move to Redemption to open up a bookstore when she meets Jackson. Will they both get a second chance of love?

This is a heartfelt story that will pull you in and won't let you go. Loved how strong Caroline was and wouldn't give up. The same with Jackson, so broken after his divorce even though he knew it was the right thing, but the love that he had for his daughter, Haley. 

I'm so looking forward to reading the next book in this spinoff. I Highly recommend!

I just have to say AHHH!  A lovely second chance romance with some yummy male cousins.  How lucky to inherit a fabulous piece of property.  I like what they did with it.  The 2 female cousins are a humorous set as they set up the inn in an old brothel, aren't they?  The small town is full of interesting characters. I thought this was a nice story with a balance of fun, grief and recovery full of love. I liked the book.

I love the people of Eternity Springs and this new series of the McBrides of Texas is fantastic.  I love Jackson, Caroline and Haley.  Both Jackson and. Caroline had some bad relationships and are just learning to trust again.  I love how everything is settled.  I also love the twists and turns that pop up along the way.  I received a copy of this book from St. Martin’s Press for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

Starting over in Redemption.

Caroline Carruthers is a young widow, just starting over with a move to Redemption and running a book store. 
Jackson McBride is holding on to his hurt and bitterness like it was a life raft after his divorce. He's starting over, too. 

Can these two start over in Redemption?
What I liked? Caroline and Jackson both knew loss and lived through hopes and dreams and those hopes and dreams ending. I really loved that they were writing new chapters and moving on with their lives and shaking things up with change. 
Recommend.

Outstanding family romance based around the McBride family, Jackson in particular. Jackson and Caroline are trying to recover from tragedies in their lives. Caroline lost her husband that was older than her. Jackson lost his marriage to his ex who is a pop star. That was enough but he ended up looking his young daughter in a custody battle. The two meet and become friends that are grieving. I love how all the, McBrides their relatives and townsfolk all come together as family. Each individual brings its own twist and issues to the story in small town Texas. Hooefully, we'll get to meet other family members in their own stories. I received a complementary copy of this book via Net Galley and chose to write a review. I look forward to reading future books by Ms. March.

I was so pleased to see Celeste in the beginning of this one!  Even outside of Eternity Springs Celeste has a way to make things happen.  It was nice to get out of Eternity Springs and focus on the McBride cousins.  I've seen a bit of Boone in previous books and really enjoyed getting to know him a bit better (and I'm really looking forward to his book). 

This book however isn't about Boone but about Jackson and Caroline.  Both have some seriously tragic backstories that are still in play in their day to day lives.  I really liked both.  Caroline is a strong woman dealing with an unimaginable situation and trying to make the best of it.  Jackson just had his world ripped away from him and is trying to find the music he lost some time ago.  It was nice to watch them find a way to have some happiness back in their lives and form a connection with each other.  The romance is slow to make an appearance as much of the book is them finding their footing and forming a connection with each other.  For this I was a bit glad.  While I really liked them both and wanted them to have an HEA I'm not sure I bought it by the end.  It isn't that I don't think they could be happy together it's more that I just wasn't quite sure I bought how it wrapped up.  That being said I still enjoyed reading this and will definitely be reading the rest of the trilogy!

I love starting a new series. This is number one of a trilogy. I am definitely looking forward to the next two. I enjoyed reconnecting with characters from previous books. Though, you can read this one and not be confused. A great stand alone read if you wish.

4 Discovering Love Again Stars!

This is my first book by Ms. March and the first in a spinoff series of her Eternity Springs series. When I read the blurb for this book I was very intrigued and thought I'd take the leap with a new to me author. While this could be read as a standalone since it's the first in the new series, there were times while reading the book that I did feel a little lost not knowing the some of the characters that are clearly from the Eternity Springs Series. 

However, this did not deter my enjoyment of this story and Ms. March's writing. Both Jackson and Caroline are in Redemption for very different reasons and neither looking for love, but there's a pull between them that is surprising to both of them. Caroline has suffered a loss and is starting over and Jackson's world has just been ripped apart and he's not sure where to turn to heal his heart. 

Because they're both looking to begin anew there's a immediate understanding that while they're not looking for love, friendship is something they can both use right now and well, if it leads to more, even better. I loved how this story moved and the way everyone in Redemption was looking out for these two and their burgeoning love. The characters are very well developed and there's a richness to how Ms. March builds their friendship into a love that can't be denied. There's a drama that's building in Jackson's life and it touches everyone in different ways and challenges their future and the question is, will their love survive?

Ms. March has written a book that has characters that start as friends but end up finding the love that truly heals their hearts making their lives so much better. I felt like I was in Redemption thanks to her detailed descriptions of the town and the people that live there. This is a book about so much more than friendship and love, it's about family and how family is truly there when you need them and if love can be found as well, it truly is a great day!

A sweet and easy read, “Jackson” is the latest installment of Emily March’s highly successful series “Eternity Springs.” Set in Redemption, Texas, the book follows Caroline Carruthers and Jackson McBride who both moved to the small town to find a new beginning. 

And they did! At the same time, they also found each other. But, baggage from their past have crept up; thus, Caroline and Jackson have found themselves navigating the mines of their past relationships. Will they be successful, or will it blow on their faces?

Jackson is Rated T for Teens. Parental guidance advised due to some adult situations.