Jack

The Minnesota Kingstons, Book 1

De: Susan May Warren

Narrado por: Adam Gold, Laura E. Richcreek

There's Trouble in the North...

Meet Jack, a tracker with a past he’s trying to escape. The first epic book of the Minnesota Kingston series by USA Today bestselling author Susan May Warren.

Her secret blew apart his life—and now she needs his help? If only he could say no…

Ten years should be long enough for Jack to forget the girl-next-door, his kid sister’s bestie and the woman—no, girl—who derailed his life. Now, he sort of likes his loner world as a missing person’s tracker. Well, mostly. But of course, when he returns home for his sister’s wedding, there she is…
Nope, not forgotten at all.

Of course Jack the Grump has shown up for his sister’s wedding, and by the way he looks at Harper, um, clearly her sins aren’t forgiven. So what—she’s sooo over her best-friend’s brooding, dark oldest brother. Really.

Then a bridesmaid goes missing.

And sure, Harper is a journalist who knows how to sniff out truth, but the clock is ticking and there’s only one person who can help…Perfect. No problem. She’s not going to fall for her childhood crush again. Promise.

Yes, Jack can admit that Harper’s not the girl he used to call Pigtails anymore. She’s all grown up…but he’s not going to get burned again. Still, what’s a guy going to do?

So, find her missing friend, get the bride down the aisle and ditch town before they find themselves in over their heads…or worse.

Dead.

Jack is a best friend’s brother, childhood crush, grumpy-to sunshine, sweet but sizzly romantic suspense about second chances and finding the family you always wanted…

Tropes:

• Second Chance at Love
• Unrequited Love
• Return to hometown
• Grumpy/Sunshine
• Secrets
• Boy/Girl Next door
• Kissing only

The Minnesota Kingstons
Book 1: Jack
Book 2: Conrad
Book 3: Doyle
Book 4: Austen
Book 5: Steinbeck

©2025 Susan May Warren (P)2025 Susan May Warren

Just too much

I struggled with other subplots. It took away from Jack and Harper’s story. I think it’s the first time one of Susan May Warren’s books left me disappointed. It was difficult to push through it.

God’s timing is perfect with a little of the prodigal son thrown in.

As always Susan May Warren pulls you in right from the start. The characters are well developed and yet flawed. Both Jack and Harper have things they need to let go of and let God have control of their lives. Since this is the first book in a series it seems to be setting the ground work of those yet to come. The story is all woven around Boo and Oaken’s wedding. I love seeing previous love stories be fulfilled and get to watch their stories grow. Lots of characters from previous series show up which is always fun to see. To top it off Adam Gold is the male narrator, if I could give 10 stars I would. He has a way bringing characters to life. The female narrator was also very good.

DNF, pick a lane!

This book was engaging with a suspenseful mystery and tepid love story. At about chapter 13, the whole story dumps! Suddenly it’s gets “preach-y” with “gods purpose” . MFC turns from smart go getter to a whiny, needy mess. MMC perpetually anguishes over his sterling image, he feels unworthy of, yet models throughout. Too bipolar for me.