The Beard Made Me Do It

Dixie Warden Rejects MC Series, Book 5

By: Lani Lynn Vale

Narrated by: Kendall Taylor, Mason Lloyd

He's only a friend.

Those words had haunted him from the moment Jessie James had heard them muttered from the girl who held his heart, and whom he thought had his back.

Fourteen years later, he still feels those words like a brand on his soul. Lucky for him he has a son to focus on, a full-time job that demands his attention the rest of the day, and not a single moment to spare for a woman who won't stand up for him when he needs her the most.

He's only a friend.

The words had slipped out of Ellen's mouth, and before she could recall them, or better yet, explain them, Jesse is gone from her life for good, taking her heart with him.

She tries to move on, to climb her way out of the pit of despair, but not one single person - regardless of how badly she wants to make it work - can fill the void that was left in his wake.

Time heals all wounds.

Or at least that is how the saying goes. It's a crock of crap, though.

Fourteen years pass when Jessie and Ellen see each other again without the influence of the town and bad memories surrounding them, and it's as if not a single day has passed.

Ellen knows the instant that her eyes see her old love that she's still just as in love with him today as she was all those years ago.

The problem is that Jesse wants nothing to do with her. Or at least that's what he keeps telling himself.

Contains mature themes.

©2017 Lani Lynn Vale (P)2018 Tantor

A hilarious and enjoyable story!

I was looking for a new audiobook that would be light but keep my interest. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book when i chose it but this was truly an amazing find!! I recognized the female narrator from a supernatural/paranormal series i read years ago but the male narrator was new to me. The narrators were both great, a rare but important find for me, and the story was laugh out loud funny. Definitely recommend.

Jessie And Ellen

This is by far my favorite series to listen to whenever I'm driving, I'm over the moon some of my reader friends recommended this author

Can't wait!

I can't wait to purchase book 6!!! This was another great listen. Keep em coming!

inspirational!!

I loved the storyline!! it was very engaging! A story to never give up! Awesome

wonderful storytelling strong love

good story, love respect father herohcfggk kb and fbhkklbjvfgyu ifififofifif8ddty0 huh hi ivjhuo7 huh nhbh

This Series is Everything!

This Series is Everything! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read

Jessie and Ellen have a unique past and this second chance romance for these two makes your heart melt into a million pieces. Ellen is just a beautiful person she fell in love a long time ago, and no one else measures up. This is why she could not make it work with Sean... he was not the one. Upon seeing Jessie for the first time in fourteen years her heart is all in... she needs him. Jessie tries his hardest to keep her away but really... he can’t. Ellen has always owned his heart. Let me tell you... Jessie and Ellen were made to be parents... Jessie makes me swoon so hard with his protectiveness over his children.

5 Swooning Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Def made me cry but so far I love all her books I'm going to be upset when I'm finished with them jusy 25 of 150

Amazing

this book was freaking awesome. I loved Jesse and they way he loved and gave up everything up for his son. But when he got his women back he did everything in his power to hold onto her. Awesome performance by these two narrators

Undercurrent of Antisemitism

So here is the deal, I love this author, and I’m aware that MCs can have members that wear lighting bolts and HH or 88 on their vests, but I don’t see why this book needed those details. Those are 100% antisemitic. I loved Jesse and he’s not real so I can like how he was written, but for him and his son to have 88 on their jersey and vest, was a slap in the face and added nothing of value to the characters, unless the value was to show that Jesse is an antisemite. Other than that I liked the book, I liked the narrators. And for the record I like this author. We have different political views and I’m fine with that and am all for her using her platform to promote her viewpoint. Antisemitism isn’t a political viewpoint. And I have a feeling deep down this author isn’t antisemitic. Do not cancel her, this is not about that, but to those that may read this story, be prepared for those symbols. That’s why I dropped the story to 3 stars. That ruined the book for me.

Love this series she always comes through!

Lani Lynn Vale nails it every time! She makes you laugh, cry, get excited all in a matter of minutes. Love all these Alpha heroes and their women. Keep them coming Ms Vale. I find myself on Audible daily hoping for another coming soon book from you.
Thanks again for another great listen.