At the Edge of Surrender

Moonlit Ridge, Book 3

De: A.L. Jackson

Narrado por: Jason Clarke, Erin Mallon

A surprise single dad, small town romantic suspense…

I’m the last guy on the planet who should be a dad. My life is chaos. My sins written dark and deep.
So, imagine my surprise when my doorbell rings and I open it to find the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen standing on the other side.
And she’s holding the hand of a little girl who looks just like me.

Emery tells me her sister, the child’s mother, is dead.
I feel like dirt since she’s a woman I can hardly remember, and it’s no wonder Emery doesn’t trust that I’m worthy of caring for her niece.
But I can’t turn my back, and I insist on raising Maci.
So, we strike a deal—she’ll stay with me for one month to ensure the little girl is safe.

Emery tries to hate me for who I am, but neither of us can resist the attraction that blazes between us.
One brush of her hand, and she has me on my knees.
One kiss, and I’m falling fast.
Soon, we find ourselves tangled in my sheets.

But when it’s discovered her sister’s death wasn’t accidental, the secret life I’ve been living collides with the past Emery has tried to keep hidden.
And when the fiends come back to finish the job they started, I’m in a race against time to save the two people who I’ve come to love most…

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What a masterpiece!

Another masterpiece from AL Jackson!
What a powerful and riveting story to help heal the members of the Sovereign Sanctum. Kane was brutal, pain and anger that sat on his sleeve. But the moment he saw Emery from across the bar, he felt the instant connection that made it impossible to look away from the blonde bombshell. Recognizing something in Kane, Emery took advantage of the connection and as an escape from her drowning sorrow, she let go of all her inhibitions and surrendered to all that Kane made her feel. After their one night together, reality came slamming back into them and Emery ran back to her situation, where she was supposed to give up her niece to her father, the last piece of her late sister.
When she finds out exactly who Macy's father is, her choices from the night before come crashing into her and she has to grapple with what she needs to do vs what she wants to do - to stay or to run.
Kane's world is turned upside down with Emery and Macy entering the picture and it forces him to face his demons and make the changes in himself necessary to be worthy of Macy. He makes it his mission to convince Emery that her future is in Moonlit Ridge, loving and watching over Macy while allowing him to love and watch over both of them - his girls. He sees the her pain boiling over suffocating her and makes it his mission to be her rock and to burden that pain and lessen her loan so her spirit can start to heal. They slowly widdle away at each other's armor and the powerful love that sweeps over them is one that both of them more than deserve after everything they've been through.
The twists and turns in this one were not ones I saw coming in the slightest and the last part of this book had me on the edge of my seat, completely enthralled by how these two would come out in the end. A brutally beautiful story and a testament to the idea that love can conquer all.
Erin and Jason were fantastic on this title. Two of my absolute favorites on one title is always a win in my book! I haven't listened to a gruff, brutal Jason in a while and it was just what I needed! Erin is phenomenal in every role she plays and this was no different.

Love this series!!

Once again, A.L. Jackson blows me away! This series is gripping, emotional and overall un-put-downable! Kane gets quite a shock when he finds out he has a daughter. And the woman bringing her, Emery, helps in turning his world upside down. Two new people that he becomes devoted to, shares his heart & love. And fierce protection. And having Jason Clark as Kane telling me his story…😍😍😍 perfection! Erin Mallonalso does an awesome job as Emery. I so love this series!!

These two are hot, vulnerable, and intimate!!!

Story Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0-5)
Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 (0-5)
Overall: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (0-5)
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥☄️ (0-5) I bump up for public places/outdoor spaces.

What I’m Starry-Eyed Over:
🤩 Erin Mallon is a dual narration queen—so sensual and hot, changing voices so well to bring us all the emotions. She brings all the different feels as Emery: strong, sassy, scared, sensual.
🤩 Jason Clarke is a perfect Kane with such big feelings coming through in his gruff voice. He had me tingling in chapter 36. I love me a hot, attentive, protector.
🤩 I’m pretty sure this series is making me realize I adore morally grey MCs, even the unalivers (say what?!), especially if they are fighting the good fight of protecting innocent women and children from horrible abusers. Sovereign Sanctum has my whole heart.
🤩 These two are so hot, vulnerable, and intimate at the same time. Deliciously detailed steam!
🤩 The suspense, the plot twist, ugh, it’s all so captivating with all the extra feels.
🤩 That scene with Kane & his mom was harrrrrrd to listen to but so well written. Check the trigger warnings.

What I’m Wishing/Dizzy About:
💫 I think this series along with Navessa Allen have made me brave to try Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy).

a heartfelt emotional story ♥️

“Delirium. It’s what it had to be. Hoisting me higher, Kane grabbed onto my other leg and wrapped that around his waist, too. My feet were no longer on solid ground. I guessed they hadn’t been since I’d met him.”

Am I surprised that I like this book? Absolutely not. It’s a small town, single dad, morally gray hero, and forbidden romance of course I liked it!

I’ve said this about 1,000,001 times but I’ll say it again. I adore this authors writing. It flows beautifully and is so lyrical, I could read her writing all day everyday. This story was such a beautiful one. So emotional and filled with so much love. You can see from the very beginning how much Emery and Kane grow throughout the entire book. Not just as a couple but individually as well. They both have been through some really traumatic things. So, being able to go through all that, and love not only oneself, but to love each other as well as Maci! All three of them are fierce and loyal and love each other so much it just radiates off the pages. I had the pleasure of listening to this on audio and as always, Jason Clark and Erin Mallon did a phenomenal job bringing these characters to life. They have such great voices and were really perfect for these two characters.

I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a heartfelt emotional story about a single bad, one strong woman, and the cutest little girl that will steal your heart in a second.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Surprise Single Dad!

At the Edge of Surrender is another stellar novel in the Moonlit Ridge series. I absolutely loved Kane and Emery. I loved her sassy protectiveness and how Kane was all in right from the start and got the surprise of his life when she showed up on his doorstep after he expected it to be just a one night stand. Emery came with all kinds of baggage from her childhood trauma and while it took Kane a long time to get all of that out in the open, I loved the way that he was able to heal her wounds. Of course Kane comes with his own trauma and I really enjoyed the way that he works through it is by helping other people going through the same things he and his mother did. That protectiveness that he shows to others just made Kane even better in my opinion.

While shocked to find out that he has a daughter, Kane immediately stepped right into the father role and I could not get enough of how perfect he was as Maci's dad. Kind, sweet, caring, protective and giving his all to help her transition be as easy as possible. There is so much of Maci in this story as well and you can't help but absolutely fall in love with her and her sweet nature. She made me smile so much and I absolutely loved her.

The development of the relationship between Kane and Emery was lovely. They both love Maci and were able to connect not only on their attraction to each other, but also on their desire to protect Maci. I honestly loved these two together. Especially when we got the snippet of connection toward the end. It really brought the whole story full circle and made me smile, but also broke my heart for their younger selves and the pain they had been through.

On audio, Erin Mallon and Jason Clarke gave a phenomenal performance. The way that they both portrayed the traumatic and then redeeming parts of the story really added to the listening experience.

TROPES:
Small Town
Single Dad
Morally Gray
Hate to Love
Forbidden

My two favorites...

I love any book that Jason and Erin read together. My favorite duet! You won't be disappointed!!

Wonderful & unique found family that DELIVERS!

Heading back to Moonlit Ridge & this time Kane's ridin' on the back of the bike! If you love small-town romantic suspense with morally grey MC's that have hearts of gold, then this is for you! These Do-Gooders & their secret society give you all the twists & turns you want & Kane's story is no exception. The deep bond & brotherhood that these men have for each other & those they love is great!

When Emery blows into town, she literally rocks Kane's world but ghosts & memories from her past still haunt her. Kane's life is also turned upside down when he learns of the news that he's got a daughter, Maci, he never knew about. Both of these characters have secrets but there's an undeniable connection between them & together they start to walk through the murky waters of life together.

There are lots of secrets & plot drops in this one that happen towards the end of the story but one thing remains the same, these men are as protective as they come. Guard dogs ready to pounce at a moments notice. Kane is one of THE most protective. He's determined to help Emery let go of her past & live free. I really loved watching her character learn to let go of her insecurities, self-doubt and shame over her past.

Despite some of the heavier subject matters, this is a story about redemption & healing. With Kane's help, Emery is able to reclaim her life & sexuality after the horrible things that she experienced. Kane is fighting his own demons but these two build a relationship of love & trust in one another all while creating a safe space for Kane's little girl to be happy & thrive. Kane refuses to let their pasts determine their future together.

The found family in AL's series has always been one of the highlights for me. These men & women are bonded for life & the love & protection they have for each other gets me all up in my feels at times.

🎧Let's talk audio: There honestly isn't a better person to voice Kane than Jason Clarke. He's so perfect at narrating a protective & morally grey man and I ADORED Kane. His performance was outstanding as he brought all the emotion & tension filled scenes to life. He's gruff but tender and you just are swept away in the deep & authentic performance he gives in this one. Erin voiced Emery and these two narrators continue to give amazing performances with every book they put out. Their work is impeccable!

This gritty & suspense filled series has been fantastic & I can't wait to see what happens next. AL's writing is uniquely poetic & she continues to delivers characters you absolutely fall in love with.

Thanks to AL Jackson and Valentine PR for a copy of the ALC. All thoughts are my own.

I hate Erin Mallon, excellent book otherwise

I cringe everytime Erin Mallon talks, shes so dramatic and breathy, and I despise how crackly her male voices are, i sometimes skip books because she narrates them, but i cant skip this book. But her style is SO cringey. like literally, it makes my nose wrinkle when Erin does a s3x scene. I wish Ms. Jackson did dual narration. Erin never needs to do male voices, ever. when you have such excellent male narration then the abrupt change in the female narration, it takes away from the story, I cant even concentrate. and I love this series. I just cant get past Erin and her ridiculousness. but I cant even give less than 3 stars on performance because it takes away from the male narrator, which was perfect. I dont know, I wish authors would stop using Erin, cant stand her narration. Sorry Erin, but you're too much babe.

as far as the story, AL JACKSON PERFECTION. Another A+ book

So many layers to this intense love story!

Kane and Emmy’s story in Edge of Surrender is intense, emotional, and beautifully written. Their connection is undeniable—built on pain, passion, and a deep need to protect what matters most. Maci, adds a touching and entertaining layer to the story with her contagious personality. Kane’s fierce devotion to both Emmy and Maci is heart-melting, and watching them form a fragile but powerful family is truly moving.

10 They’re His Treasure Stars!!

This book was an emotional roller coaster. Given the synopsis and the way Ms. Jackson was teasing us about it, I thought I knew what I was getting into. But I was very wrong! I’ve wondered about Kane and what’s been driving him, and in this book we get the whole story. And let me tell you, Chapters 15 and 26 just about did me in! The way I felt throughout this entire book is completely enhanced thanks to the magnificent narration by Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon. The way they embody each of the characters had me completely invested in this story.

Kane is the last man who was expecting to find out he had a little girl, but after a completely unforgettable night with a woman that was in his club and who clearly doesn’t live in Moonlit Ridge, there she is on his doorstep one morning with the cutest and most precious 4-year old Maci. I fell head over heels for this little girl. It’s not too much of a stretch to say she’s at the top of my list of favorite kids written by Ms. Jackson! To say that both Emery and Kane were surprised when they both found out who each other was, is putting it mildly.

The tension between them was simmering right at the surface. It masked itself as anger, but there’s a connection between them that’s undeniable. And when much to Emery’s surprise Kane makes a deal with her for both of them to move in with him so Maci can get to know her “Mr. Kane” had my heart melting because he already loved this little girl and his heart was beating more than it had in years. As much as they tried to stay away from each other, it just couldn’t be helped. And they are so fantastic together. And their sexy times were so hot and steamy I needed a fire extinguisher!

Maci managed to capture everyone’s hearts. Especially Nolan who is now her new best friend. They’re so cute together. I can’t get enough of the two of them. What also made me smile so much was how Raven and Charlie enfolded Emery into their group. Emery has been struggling for so many years emotionally which was taken up another notch when her sister died. As reluctant as she was, those two women don’t take no for an answer!

Just as things seem to be going the right way for everyone, the past comes calling and the intensity of everything that happens had me on overdrive. The way Ms. Jackson crafted this portion of the story was so powerful. I could actually hear, see and smell everything that was happening. I literally sat in my car so I could finish one of the chapters. Needless to say, there’s a lot that comes out and truly tests Kane and Emery’s love. Can she trust him? What lengths will he go to to ensure that nothing ever happens to the two people that now own his heart? Will there be some resolution to Kane’s demons and all of Emery’s questions? You’ll find all of this out when you read and/or listen to this newest book written by Ms. Jackson. Run, don’t walk to get your copy because you NEED this book in your life!