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Carter's Bar #1
Jack And Crush
He's never done anything like this before.
Arriving home fresh from the hell of Kandahar, Fletcher Bennett ends up at a bar. The straitlaced military man finds himself looking for a distraction. He’s mortified when he wakes up and discovers he’d found it in a strange woman’s bed.
There’s something different about this one night stand.
Outgoing. Outrageous. Outspoken. These are all words Lillie King has had used to describe her. Not one to chase after any man, she’s not unhappy when circumstances keep bringing the sexy soldier her way. But when they lose contact after Fletcher is called back for yet another dangerous mission, she fears the worst. Is this the end?
202 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 17, 2018
About the author
Lara Norman
34 books102 followersLara used to scribble her fictional characters down on legal pads in high school, and then not show them to anyone. In recent years, she started posting her work in public forums for feedback, which gave her the courage to publish professionally.
She needs copious amounts of coffee and chocolate to survive. You’ll find F.R.I.E.N.D.S. references sprinkled throughout her books because it’s her favorite show. She enjoys eavesdropping on the character conversations in her head, which she has been assured doesn’t make her crazy. Unfortunately, she always gets the best ideas while in the shower, driving, or about to fall asleep.
Though she’s a Florida girl at heart, Lara currently resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband of twenty-plus years and their three children, where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age fifteen.
She needs copious amounts of coffee and chocolate to survive. You’ll find F.R.I.E.N.D.S. references sprinkled throughout her books because it’s her favorite show. She enjoys eavesdropping on the character conversations in her head, which she has been assured doesn’t make her crazy. Unfortunately, she always gets the best ideas while in the shower, driving, or about to fall asleep.
Though she’s a Florida girl at heart, Lara currently resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains with her husband of twenty-plus years and their three children, where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age fifteen.
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Blurb:
He's never done anything like this before.
Arriving home fresh from the hell of Kandahar, Fletcher Bennett ends up at a bar. The straitlaced military man finds himself looking for a distraction. He’s mortified when he wakes up and discovers he’d found it in a strange woman’s bed.
There’s something different about this one night stand.
Outgoing. Outrageous. Outspoken. These are all words Lillie King has had used to describe her. Not one to chase after any man, she’s not unhappy when circumstances keep bringing the sexy soldier her way. But when they lose contact after Fletcher is called back for yet another dangerous mission, she fears the worst. Is this the end?
Blurb:
He's never done anything like this before.
Arriving home fresh from the hell of Kandahar, Fletcher Bennett ends up at a bar. The straitlaced military man finds himself looking for a distraction. He’s mortified when he wakes up and discovers he’d found it in a strange woman’s bed.
There’s something different about this one night stand.
Outgoing. Outrageous. Outspoken. These are all words Lillie King has had used to describe her. Not one to chase after any man, she’s not unhappy when circumstances keep bringing the sexy soldier her way. But when they lose contact after Fletcher is called back for yet another dangerous mission, she fears the worst. Is this the end?
September 24, 2021
Loved!
This Is a MUST Read Book 💖
This Is a MUST Read Book 💖
October 11, 2018
I have to start by saying I have followed Lara's writing for a while now. With that being said, I will CONTINUE to follow Lara! Jack and Crush is now in my Top 5 favorites to read! Jack, AKA Fletcher, really is the guy you want to write home about. But he just doesn't know it yet! Crush, AKA Lillian, is the Chic you want to be friends with, but you don't want to piss her off!! Tough outside, but a heart of gold on the inside!
Lara does a great job making you feel what these two are going through. I am kinda hoping for more with these two??? The next stage in life for them is gonna be a BIG challenge!!! LOL
Highly Recommend Jack and Crush!!!
Lara does a great job making you feel what these two are going through. I am kinda hoping for more with these two??? The next stage in life for them is gonna be a BIG challenge!!! LOL
Highly Recommend Jack and Crush!!!
October 14, 2018
Lara Norman is a talented author I have enjoyed following and will continue to follow and read what she writes. This story is easy to follow and love how you can get into the characters as you read. Lillian is such a bad ass but also needs that special someone to have her back and she finally finds that is Fletcher. He needed someone strong and to show him is anything but just that nerdy guy he thinks he is. Great story, love the character, the story line was great and easy to follow. Great job.
October 15, 2018
I got this book in exchange for an honest review. I’ve got to say, this book did not disappoint. Reading it, I felt each character’s emotions. Seeing Lillie and Fletcher have to go through certain situations to test the strength of their relationship was a breath of fresh air. It showed that just like anyone else, they too had to face trials and find a way to get through them. In the end, each trial made them stronger, and quite the relatable couple. I will admit, there were parts where I cried, and not a lot of books do that to me. I definitely recommend this book.
October 12, 2018
I want to swoon... I need my own Jack (Flecher). And I love the ballbuster Crush (Lillian).
Military man mets tattoo pierced women. *fans self*
Lara is such a great writer. I have been following and reading everything she has. She is such a great story teller. She brought me into the story and made me fall in love with these 2 and their friends. Once I started reading, I could not put it down.
Now I am sad... I need more of Jack and Crush!
Gale H.
Military man mets tattoo pierced women. *fans self*
Lara is such a great writer. I have been following and reading everything she has. She is such a great story teller. She brought me into the story and made me fall in love with these 2 and their friends. Once I started reading, I could not put it down.
Now I am sad... I need more of Jack and Crush!
Gale H.
October 15, 2018
Lara Norman is a favorite author of mine. She is excellent at conveying emotions and describing the scene.
Jack and Crush are a great book couple. Their lives include a lot of things, like a self proclaimed nerdy, military man; a tattooed badass; a bar, a tattoo parlor, a motorcycle club, cheating, some angst with the ex's and a great story to read on a snowy or rainy day.
I will revisit Jack and Crush often, I think. Their story is good. DebC.
Jack and Crush are a great book couple. Their lives include a lot of things, like a self proclaimed nerdy, military man; a tattooed badass; a bar, a tattoo parlor, a motorcycle club, cheating, some angst with the ex's and a great story to read on a snowy or rainy day.
I will revisit Jack and Crush often, I think. Their story is good. DebC.
October 10, 2018
Lara Norman is such an incredible author. She makes you fall right into Lillie and Fletcher's story.
Lillie is such a bad ass with her kicking ass and taking names and Fletcher is just perfect for her.
You have to read Jack and Crush!
Lillie is such a bad ass with her kicking ass and taking names and Fletcher is just perfect for her.
You have to read Jack and Crush!
October 12, 2018
Lara is a talented author who captivates you from the beginning to the end. You won't want to put Jack And Crush down until you've finished it.
October 16, 2018
Fantastic!! Well written. Lara brought the characters to life made feel like I was watching a movie. I finished it in one day, did't want to put it down. I want more from her.
February 18, 2019
Good read
This is the first book I have read by this author, it was good. Looking forward to reading more of this author
This is the first book I have read by this author, it was good. Looking forward to reading more of this author
October 17, 2018
This story had everything I want in a book. I laughed and cried, it tugged at my heartstrings and made me root for a couple to just be happy. They deserved it. They worked for it. And it’s fun to watch.
October 17, 2018
Love, love, love this book. Lara is such a talented writer, you get lost in the characters. Just reading her words, you can imagine what each person is feeling. I can't wait for her next book!! 😊
October 17, 2018
This was an awesome story. The characters were great and relatable.
October 24, 2018
Will have to read again
Loved it, loved it, loved it! I loved reading the opposites become attracted to one another and blend together in their own perfect world!
Loved it, loved it, loved it! I loved reading the opposites become attracted to one another and blend together in their own perfect world!
October 20, 2018
Endearing.
Such a great read, I couldn't put it down once I started. Fletcher and Lillie's characters are so heart warming.
Such a great read, I couldn't put it down once I started. Fletcher and Lillie's characters are so heart warming.
January 26, 2019
This was a good story. My only complaint was that there were too many character voices. It didn't give me enough into one characters head to get to know them. It started to get confusing as to who was talking because it changed so often. Other than that, I liked the story.
April 5, 2021
Lillian and Fletcher
Man I loved this book!! I got it from Kindle Unlimited because I had been offered to read part 2 and 3. I'm so glad I started at the beginning! I was hooked from the first chapter. The side characters are awesome! I'm hoping that their stories are out there! Lillian is the quintessential type A badass who takes care of everyone but herself. Fletcher feels like he's a simple guy-too simple maybe. When these two meet, instant attraction. So enjoyed this book!! Off to read part 2!
Man I loved this book!! I got it from Kindle Unlimited because I had been offered to read part 2 and 3. I'm so glad I started at the beginning! I was hooked from the first chapter. The side characters are awesome! I'm hoping that their stories are out there! Lillian is the quintessential type A badass who takes care of everyone but herself. Fletcher feels like he's a simple guy-too simple maybe. When these two meet, instant attraction. So enjoyed this book!! Off to read part 2!
July 27, 2022
This is my first book by this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Bringing two people together who are so different from each other, their beginning is wrought with so much doubt and conflict, and then to watch how much they actually need to be together was quite an experience. Then, when they are separated by his military career, you feel all the emotions the female experiences, and you can’t help but feel your own heart bleed for her. Then, when you get to the HEA, it felt satisfying.
I received a copy of this book to read and give my honest review.
I received a copy of this book to read and give my honest review.
July 25, 2021
A very well written opposites attract romance, Fletcher a rather straight laced soldier come home and catches his fiance with another man, has a one night stand with Lillie a tattooed bar owner which develops into a intense relationship. Emotional and involving the characters are likeable and engaging and you want them to succeed. A steamy and enjoyable story.I received a complimentary copy from storyorigin and am leaving a honest voluntary review.
January 18, 2020
Jack and Crush
This is a really good story. The entire cast of characters seem like real people, and the two main characters are believable and easy to relate too. Fletcher’s family should have been notified shortly after he was injured, so that was a bit off, but the worry was very real! The romance was sweet and I loved the HEAs!
This is a really good story. The entire cast of characters seem like real people, and the two main characters are believable and easy to relate too. Fletcher’s family should have been notified shortly after he was injured, so that was a bit off, but the worry was very real! The romance was sweet and I loved the HEAs!
August 29, 2020
Just perfect with life's imperfections...
Finding the family and friends on life's journey. Reading has always been one of my life saving moments. Join up with some of the best friends moments.
Finding the family and friends on life's journey. Reading has always been one of my life saving moments. Join up with some of the best friends moments.
December 2, 2018
These two were just adorable. Loved this book
August 23, 2019
What a fun and sexy ride! It's great to see a strong female character fall in love. Lillie is a great combination of soft and hardass. And Fletcher is definitely swoon-worthy!
September 18, 2019
I love Lara's writing. How she develops and describes the characters, how the plot develops, just pulls me in. The romance is believable and easy to imagine happening in life.
September 19, 2019
Worth the read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to any romance lover! I would like to thank the author for sharing this story with us.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to any romance lover! I would like to thank the author for sharing this story with us.
October 15, 2019
DNF. Not well written
October 23, 2019
Loved the story. Characters were realistic and storyline so in touch with real people and accurately reflects military family pain.
December 24, 2019
I couldn't stop reading this book once I started. I laughed I cried. So worth reading.
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