Shygirl: Reading After Midnight

Sophie Jackson’s A Pound of Flesh series is an absolute powerhouse. With each new book and each character we get to know more about, I fall more in love with the cast and with Jackson’s writing.

“I love you,” she said, her words quiet but fervent. “God, I love you so much.”
Riley’s breath stuttered from his lungs and his eyes quickly became very hot. He placed his forearms at the sides of her head, framing her, protecting what was so precious to him. “I love you, too,” he whispered, nuzzling her temple. “All the world, Lex. Always.”

I’m a sucker for a second chance romance, I’ll admit. And Riley and Lexie’s story, which spans two decades, was nothing short of epic. I fell in love with both characters right away thanks to the heartfelt manner in which their tale was told. Watching the two of them meet as adorable eight year olds and seeing how their relationship morphed from being best friends to being completely in love was incredible.

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