I have to thank Jennifer Ryan, (one of my favorite authors), for recommending Jay Crownover with the second book “Unforgiven”. I was hooked and ended up reading “Unforgiven” and “Justified” in one sitting, and pre-ordered “Blacklisted” in the same stretch!

I loved the Lawtons as it is, but the tiny peak of Palmer “Shot” Caldwell had me waiting in anticipation to get to know him and the quite, yet resilient Dr. Presley Baskin. And I am not disappointed at all!! In fact I loved this story even more than the other two. “Blacklisted” by others he may be, misjudged and prejudiced by the public he may be, but all that matters is what’s in your heart, and the love and care of the select few you can trust your life with. Palmer Caldwell has a soul and kindness in abundance hiding underneath that tough exterior.

Palmer has the lovely Presley in his corner, and he never would have thought that his heart would actually beat with love for a woman. There is so much depth and emotion in this relationship, and Jay did a stupendous job creating these characters with so much thought and layers.

It’s a wonderful, wonderful book not to be missed. And now Jay Crownover is on my top list of authors to watch out for.

Received an ARC from Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.

Absolutely stunning! I love this series filled with fierce women, sexy lawmen, swaggering cowboys, one dangerous MC Prez, and a terrific family in the Lawtons. I’ve been waiting for Shot’s story. The baddest bad boy and MC President. This author is the queen of opposites attract and I couldn’t begin to imagine how she would handle the attraction between Shot and the newest Lawton sibling, Presley. The smart, staid and reserved doctor/ME is a fabulous character although romantically challenged. How in the world would she be able to handle a stud like Shot? Their lives did not mesh at all. Well, I’m happy to report that this couple more than mesh. OMG they are so H.O.T. Panty melting, heart throbbing TDF heat. Love this couple and their connection. Even with all that heat there was sweetness too. So good! There are continuing elements from previous stories as Presley nemesis is still on the loose and Shot is hunting the man that shot him. Lots of danger and suspense along with the new romance and a surprise for one of the other couples. I think this is the last of this series and that makes me so sad. I will miss Loveless and its small town charm along with the Lawtons. The siblings has their struggles, heartbreaks and found their loves. I would love to see a series about this intriguing MC chapter. If not, I’m there for whatever comes next from this outstanding author. Spectacular characters, excellent storytelling, swoon-worthy romance, and intense danger and suspense make this a thrilling read. A must read!

Blacklisted (Loveless, Texas Book 3)
By: Jay Crownover

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She’s soft and he’s tumble.

Oh my oh my opposites attract. He rough and tumble and she’s intelligent and timid. But if they can get past her new sibling and him being the president of the SOS motorcycle club they might have something after all. The writing is flawless, and the words are so captivating, the plot had so many twists and turns and none that I was expecting, and many shocking moments. I really enjoyed this book and it kept me engrossed throughout. I really loved the characters and the way they interacted with each other. This is a fun, hot, romantic must read book and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.

Authors Blurb: Dr. Presley Baskin has always lived a quiet, calm life. Unfortunately, nothing about her life in Loveless, Texas -- especially not the wild, rowdy, and impossibly close-knit Lawton family who've claimed her -- is quiet or calm. Which is how loner Presley finds herself roped into patching up local bad boy Shot Caldwell against her better judgment. Presley wants nothing to do with the dangerous, brooding leader of the local outlaw motorcycle club. But when someone starts stalking her, Shot is the only person she trusts to help. Plus he owes her one . . .
Palmer 'Shot' Caldwell has always known his life isn't made for relationships. At least until shy, secretive, Presley reluctantly pulled a bullet out of him. He's oddly protective of the pretty doctor, so when she comes to him for help, hard-hearted Shot suddenly realizes there's nothing he wouldn't do to keep her safe.

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

I cannot believe Jay Crownover's Loveless, Texas series has come to an end! I have to say Justified (book 1) was so damn good and got me completely invested in this world. It has been an awesome journey seeing what happens to the Lawton family. When I met Shot and Presley in Unforgiven, I was pretty intrigued by them and was extremely excited for their story! Shot's attraction to Presely was also fun to experience. I think their story was a little different than I was expecting. And I'm usually okay with the whole sibling's ex thing, but the way a couple of things happened in this story just didn't work for me. Obviously, these are very personal preferences and might not be an issue for you at all. It was still great to see more of the overarching story and figure out what happened. I enjoyed the series as a whole and I'm so glad I found it. Do yourself a favor and dive into Loveless, Texas for some romantic suspense with sexy cowboys and sassy heroines!

Thank you to Forever Publishing for the review copy in exchange for an honest review!

3.5 stars. This was a pretty good book. Blacklisted was Shot and Presley's book. Presley is the half sister of the Lawton family, who they discovered existed in the other books in the series. Pres has been through the wringer. The woman, who she thought was her best friend, has ruined her life, may have had a hand in her parents' deaths, and is stalking her. Presley is tired of hiding and wants her life back, even if that means drawing out her stalker so that she can be arrested. Shot is the president of the local MC and a good friend (used to be friend with benefits) with Presley's half sister Cody. When Shot is shot one night by a MC enemy, Presley (a doctor and medical examiner) is called in to save his life. After that, the two have a connection and attraction. Shot wants to help protect her and the two explore their feelings for each, while threats come at Presley. There is action, suspense and romance while Presley and Shot fall for each other along the way.

I liked this book and I think it was my favorite of the series. I did want a bit more firsthand resolution. I felt like the climax was a bit too close to the end and the resolution was told/not shown and felt rushed. I wanted more. But I liked Shot and Presley and thought they were good together. Pres had been through so much, yet was still open and vulnerable. I was slightly bothered that Shot used to sleep with Cody. Even though it wasn't serious and they didn't love each other, it was slightly icky. I was curious to know more about Shot's MC and what they did that was so illegal. Overall, though, I did enjoy this book. I was happy that two lonely souls were able to get their HEA. I look forward to more from Ms. Crownover in the future!

I have loved Ms. Crownover since I read Rule, and even though the characters have changed, you still feel like any of her characters could be your family or friend. I have been waiting for Shot's story since he was first introduced, and I was not disappointed. Even Presley, who at first, I didn't like, grew on me and I rooted for her to get her happy ending.
At first glance, you wouldn't think that a biker and a medical examiner would have anything in common, but they truly brought out the best in each other. He brought her out of her shell and helped her realize that she was giving her former best friend exactly what she wanted. She brought calm and serenity to his hectic lifestyle. They truly brought out the best in each other and grew as individuals, as well as, a couple.
While they were the perfect person for each other, they did have a lot to overcome; mainly their lifestyle differences. Neither one had ever had a relationship that was serious, she truly had a horrible time with her mom (who was sick) and her supposed best friend. She was trying to be strong and not need anyone because she didn't want to put them in harms way, but Shot helped her realize that maybe it was okay to have people who cared about her and she cared about.
Shot was actually a sweetheart, unless he was out for revenge or setting things right. Just when things were looking good, all heck rains down. Presley is told something, goes to confront him, finds herself in danger and there isn't anything he can do to stop everything from happening. I loved every moment of this book. I highly recommend reading this entire series, you will not be disappointed.
I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.

Life for Dr. Presley Basking has literally been turned upside down. After finding out who her father was, Presley ‘inherited’ three half-siblings in Loveless, Texas. Uncertain where her place was with her newly found family – Presley found herself reluctant to get too close. After all – there’s someone from Presley’s past that is determined to harm those that Presley holds near to her heart.

When Chaos erupts for the Sons of Sorrow, Presley finds herself saving the life of the club President. Shot Caldwell is anything but ordinary. The rugged and prickly biker has a way of attracting attention, and Presley is not immune to his charm. With Shot living on the edge of lawless behavior, he knows that the doctor is at risk for working her medical magic. Determined to repay the debt, Shot finds himself watching out for the woman that has captured his attention in the most unexpected ways.

Blacklisted is the latest release in the Loveless, Texas series by author Jay Crownover. What should I tell you first? Shot has literally stolen the show for me!! The rugged and private biker stepped into Presley’s life like a whirlwind. Two characters that couldn’t be any more opposite if they tried. Everything about this story kept me engaged and glued to my reader. I would love for Jay to write a series centered around the Sons of Sorrow club!! Get ready for a ride that will leave you waiting for one more trip to Loveless, Texas!!

Wow, just Wow. I have been anxiously awaiting Shot's story and it was definitely worth the wait. It was an amazing read with wonderful characters. This riveting read pulled me in from the first page and I didn't put it down until the last one. It had action, suspense and danger but, it was the wonderful characters that pulled me in and kept me pulling for them until the end. Blacklisted is another five star read by this talented author and I can't wait to read what she writes next.

Finding an unexpected connection with her family in Loveless, Texas, Presley Baskin wants to protect them at all costs. But, with her psycho ex-best friend still out there somewhere, intent on ruining her life, Presley attempts to keep her distance… and draw her attacker out… once and for all.

Palmer “Shot” Caldwell owes Presley his life, and he believes in always repaying his debts. So, no matter how much Presley tries to assure him that she doesn’t need saving, Shot insists on protecting her… and keeping her very, very close…

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Blacklisted was sexy and suspenseful, opposites attract romance featuring a straight-laced medical examiner and the bad boy president of a motorcycle club. Presley may be in danger, but she is done living her life in fear. And while Shot may be completely wrong for her, the rough and dangerous MC leader is the only man she has ever truly connected with…

After the loss of her mother, Presley travels to Loveless, Texas, where she not only finds her half siblings, but also a sense of belonging that she never knew she was missing from her life. Shot is her polar opposite, and completely wrong for her, but their attraction is inescapable.

Shot is the president of the Sons of Sorrow MC and has dedicated everything to his brothers and his club, but Presley has him second thinking his priorities when it comes to putting the woman he grows more and more attached to before the men he has vowed to lead.

This was a good story and another great addition to the Loveless, Texas series! Presley and Shot’s chemistry was off-the-charts steamy and utterly addictive. Although, I did feel as though their relationship was missing an emotional connection. They also seemed to go from attraction to completely in love just a little too fast for me. In addition to the budding opposites attract romance, the suspense in this book kept the plot interesting and engaging throughout!

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.

Thank you to Jay Crownover, InkSlinger, Netgalley, and the team at Forever for the advanced review copy of Blacklisted the third book in the Loveless, Texas series.

I was over the moon to receive this book nearly two months early. I finished it the day Jay Crownover announced she got a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly for this story, the first book of her’s to ever do so. Maybe that’s why reading this release felt so special, I devoured it. No surprise here Jay killed this book.

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…
Characters: Blacklisted is Presley and Shot’s story. Presley is a character who has been in the Loveless, Texas universe for a while now, one I was so excited to finally be in her head. Presley is such a strong protagonist for this story, a young woman who has struggled, who has been forced to be independent. In the face of all of that, she has half-brothers, a half-sister, half-sister in-laws and now a love interest who want to show her she does not have to go about life all on her own.
Setting: The story is set in Loveless a town in Texas that is the complete opposite of its name. A town that is so full of love that for Presely and Shot people in dire need of it, it is the perfect place to be.
Romance: Shot and Presley have all-encompassing chemistry. It was electrifying to read them fall in love for the first time in their lives. The romantic scenes were so incredibly hot.

Blacklisted receives five out of five stars.

This third book in the Loveless, Texas series by romance author Jay Crownover is a great blend of MC and opposites attract.

Presley Baskin, the newly found family member of the close knit Lawton family, explores her deep curiosity and interest in Shot Caldwell, president of Sons of Sorrow…who now owes her a favor…

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I love the characters that have continued throughout this series. Author Jay Crownover writes a great western/MC outlaw type read, and I really enjoy her writing.The flow of the story was good, the storyline was good, and the suspense aspect worked well! There were a few times I thought things were off a little in the story, but I would still absolutely recommend reading this, making this a 4.25 star for me.

This was a great read! I was hooked from the moment I started this! It was a fast and action pact read! There was no unnecessary or drawn out drama, which I really appreciate. Shot and Presley were perfect for each other! If you like romance with a bad boy, some suspense and some heat this book is definitely for you! I would absolutely recommend this one!!!

Received an arc for a honest review.

It’s no secret that Jay Crownover is one of my favorite authors. She had me at Rule years ago, and I’ve never looked back. (If you haven’t read her Marked Men series, drop what you’re doing and do read them all like right now!) Needless to say, she’s also one of my automatic 1-click authors. And I’ve been not-so-patiently waiting for Shot and Presley’s story for quite some time. Blacklisted is part of her Loveless, Texas series, but all of the books are written as standalone titles. As usual as a series junkie, I highly recommend all of the books in the series.

NICUnurse’s Rating: What can I say other than this book is just one more reason to love her writing? The story actually wasn’t as gritty as some of her previous books, so if you’re expecting it to be like those, you might be a little surprised that it’s not. But trust me when I say this book is nowhere near disappointing. (I doubt any of her books could ever be disappointing to me, at least.) Blacklisted is a bit of a contemporary romance, suspense, and small-town romance all rolled into one, along with a big side helping of a coming into their own thrown in so that it’s not a cookie-cutter type plot (no surprise as I’d NEVER expect cookie-cutter plots from Jay Crownover!). I could keep gushing about Jay, and I could keep gushing about Blacklisted, but I’ll stop here and just say that…

I give Blacklisted by Jay Crownover 5 out of 5 stars!

4.5☆ Blacklisted was a great book full of suspense, intrigue, and family. I will admit that I had a hard time remembering some of the things that happened in the other books, so it took me a bit to catch up to the plot. I found the book really interesting though with everything going on and not knowing how it was going to play out for Shot and Presley. Speaking of these two, they are great characters that I enjoyed learning more about. They lead very different lives and have very different personalities, but they come together and they just make sense. Presley makes Shot relax and slow down, while Shot makes Presley see that there's more to her monotonous routine in life. They compliment each other well and make each other better. I also really loved seeing Presley's relationship with her family grow stronger. The Lawton's are a great group of individuals and I love how they take Presley in and care for her. It was great to see, and even a little emotional. Blacklisted was a great book and I hope there's still more in store for this gang, cause they're great to read about! *I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

4.5 stars
I loved this book.
It’s my first Jay Crownover so now I’m madly reading all the rest of her catalog. LOL
She really grabs you at the start and I couldn’t put it down.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for my honest review.

Steamy, charged, and alluring!

Blacklisted is a passionate, lighthearted, opposites attract romance featuring the successful, driven, newest Lawton sibling, Dr. Presley Baskin, who after saving the life of the Sins of Sorrow Motorcycle Club President has more than an unruly group of loyal protectors, she also has the ruggedly handsome, dangerous Palmer (Shot) Caldwell to help her finally end the reign of terror wrought by her ex-best friend Ashby Grant, and a hot-bloodied man to potentially warm her sheets.

The writing is sultry and intense. The characters are wary, stubborn, and committed. And the plot is an enticing mix of friendship, family, danger, drama, instant attraction, smouldering tension, sizzling chemistry, and delicious heat.

Blacklisted is the third and final story in the Loveless, Texas series, and even though it’s a little bittersweet to say goodbye to the characters we’ve come to know and love over these past three novels, it is nevertheless a superb ending to a fabulous series that I highly recommend and will undoubtedly miss.

I want my own tattooed badass who falls for me or even an alpha Texas Ranger. I have not read the first two books in this series, but after reading this one I am very interested and invested in reading the other characters story. I thought the book was interesting and there was for sure never a dull moment.

I cannot even imagine going through what Presley and the rest of her newly found family have experienced. I probably would become a homebody that never leaves the house in constant fear and anxiety. Unless...... my very own Shot was there for me and never left me alone😏

I voluntarily read this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Presley and Shot managed to give readers everything they could have wanted and so much more! Between balancing new family ties and possible love against danger, both Presley and Shot had to figure out just how much they wanted out of togetherness, and then how exactly to get it. And when it all came down to a hail of bullets and blood, the Lawton family and the bikers tossed all rivalries out the window to make things right.

I have really enjoyed this series because it shows just what a talented writer Jay is. She has managed to take us from NA bad boys to gritty city problems and now to grown up men with so much more than just some troublemaking tendencies or grit running through their veins. This may be her best series, and I definitely think that Presley and Shot are in my top three couple, simply because they both had so many layers to them and Dr. Death brought out more light in Shot than he’d ever thought he even had. And I must admit, if she ever decides to write about the other Sons, I’m definitely there for it, because she’s sure to weave tales that are impossible to put down about people and places that feel utterly real, flawed, and completely human.

What a nice conclusion to this series. The running storyline of all the weird s#$t happening in Loveless finally comes to a head.

Remember Presley? The half sibling? The one that looks so much like Kody? The one Kody almost ripped to shreds when she first saw her as the siblings’ childhood home went up in flames? I can keep going…

So now that her status has been established, there are things to resolve. Mainly – finding Ashby Grant. The sociopath former best friend of Presley. The one who had allegedly killed her mother, and who made Presley seem unhinged.

But now, having saved Shot’s life, he’s indebted to her. And when Presley asks for a favor back, she puts them both in a situation where they are both in danger, where they fall in love and find out about themselves, what they never thought they’ll have.

Shot is truly a fantastic man, loyal and fierce, sweet and badass.

And Presley is such a strong person to have dealt with everything she had and still fight for what’s right.

A genuinely spectacular, emotional and action-filled, sexy and innocent, with some insanely conniving sociopathic mastermind of a rollercoaster.

Make sure you read all the books in order to get the full effect of this story.

Received in exchange for a honest review.

I love Shot. I love how he is rough and tough on the outside but is so loyal and kind as well. How he doesn’t pass judgement on someone right away but does get to know someone first. How he doesn’t care what others think of him and how honest he is. His attraction to Presley at first was a bit stagnant but as the story went on wow that attraction sizzled and set the book on fire. He was very loyal to Presley and didn’t hide himself from her even if that would have made it easier on him. He was open and honest. He also protected her and made her feel safe from the one trying to harm her. He respected Presley and he trusted her.

Presley is a little uptight when the book begins. She judges Shot because of who he is and how her family feels about him. To me,even though she helped him, she was a bit snobbish towards him at the beginning. Slowly, she learns to rely and trust on him but it did take time. He had to prove himself to her. She was in trouble and scared but trying to take control back of her life. Sick of hiding and wanting to live her life again, she goes back to work even with the danger still out there. Shot was there by her side protecting her. Made her feel safe. As she gets to know Shot, she loosens up a bit and we see a Presley that blossoms. She is less uptight and more confident in herself. She is more sure of her feelings and of family and what that means. She relaxes more and you get to finally know her and see who she is. A strong, smart woman who wants to be loved and respected. Her friend was diabolical and she comes to terms with that as she learns to live with the danger she is in and not let it control her life.

As the danger gets more dark, Shot tries to bring it to a close and it is shocking the lengths that are gone to for this to occur. I never thought that the pairing and collaboration that occurred would but it was done for Presley and that was all that mattered. Shot loved Presley enough to do anything for her to get the danger ending. That is where it gets dicey because Presley you can tell has begun to let Shot in more and loves him but is overwhelmed with things. Take this and her sister’s misinterpretation of an event and we get where Presley almost loses a love that was meant to be. A love that helped balance her and give her someone who respects and supports her.

The romance was a fun slow burn. Watching Presley learn to let someone in and trust them is wonderful to see. Watching Shot fall in love was so much fun and the way he protected Presley was so heartwarming. I love how all the characters continue to be seen in each of the books in the series. How family is seen to be a strong bond and helps Presley to heal. It also is something Presley gets and treasures. Love how these brothers and sisters are there for each other no matter what and how they love and support each other so fiercely. A great story of love, trust, family and finding where you belong.