Title: The Unlikely Samaritan (The Good Samaritan #2)
Author: Jolie Mae Miller
Release Date: March 16, 2015
In book one, the Loving and Macintyre families, faced hardships caused by those closest to them. Left to pick up the pieces, they're unable to shed the painful experiences, from a life they wish to leave behind. In book two, their entwined histories become the platform for a hopeful future.
Multimillionaire, Jack Loving, Jr.'s romantic obsession with Lizzie Macintyre, was immediate. While present on her darkest day, he vowed to save her, making her part of his life -- helping others as good samaritans.
After her exposed secret led to personal tragedy, Lizzie, consumed with guilt, moves on. Taking steps to further secure her future and others, she forms new secret alliances, putting everyone she cares about, at risk.
Forces converge, led by the couple individually, and others with hidden agendas, creating great harm to their future. Will they survive, finding forgiveness for Lizzie's secrets which have the power to destroy them personally and professionally? Is Jack keeping secrets of his own? Prepare for an unexpected ride to discovering the most unlikely samaritans, in this very explicit, suspenseful, contemporary erotic romance, in Book Two -- The Good Samaritan series.
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4 STAMPS
The Unlikely Samaritan continues with the story of the Loving and
Macintyre families. Both families suffer
the loss of a spouse one through death and one through divorce. Jack Loving is crazy about Lizzie Macintyre
and, while on the surface, it appears to be an instant love we find out that
they have a history.
Lizzie’s pain and guilt are consuming her because Jeremy died believing
a lie. It is heart wrenching watching
her suffering. More devastating is
watching how Lizzie’s depression impact her children. She has two beautiful children. Their scenes together are so touching and
loving.
In a way this book combines two genres that I really love romance and
mystery. It also combines two things
that I hate. Taking a great heroine--a
woman who is strong and finds a way to save her family from destitution when
her husband loses his job and drowns his failures in alcohol to the point that
he becomes an alcoholic—then making her weak and lie by omission. Sucks large!
The same with the hero although I’m not really sure who the hero is at
this point Jack the man I thought is the hero until the end of the book. Mark who might be the hero who is kept
slightly hidden in the role of friend through most of the book.
There are a lot of unanswered questions obviously since there has to be
at least one more book to wrap up this story.
What I like:
- · The plot and sub plots in the story work beautifully. The Unlikely Samaritan had me feeling so many different emotions while I was reading. It had me cheering for Jack and Lizzie to move on with their lives, get together and be happy. The love scenes with Jack are hot yet tender and always loving.
- · The chapter headings. They give little hints about what is ahead. Example: Raindrops and Broken Spirits, Unannounced Visitors and Would-be Angry Neighbors. The chapters alternate between Lizzie and Jack’s point of view. I really enjoy seeing the story unfold through the main characters eyes.
- · Victoria, Jack’s ex-wife made me boil. Her story arc is interesting and I really hope she has her comeuppance.
- · The brewing scandal subplot has me anxious and praying that the characters I love come out solid after the shit hits the fan.
- · The characters are intense, fun, different, a little vindictive and loving. They all work together to tell a captivating story. Even though I have no idea what the world of the mega rich is like I can close my eyes and see this world in which they live.
- · I like the “regular” people who also play a role in the story. They add a little taste of my real life to the story. It is a great mixture.
- · The unfolding of the scandal. There is nothing better than watching the rich and famous unravel. Some of the people involved are politicians and other high profile people. It is the news story extraordinaire and watching them get caught making mistakes--winner. Throw a little sex into a scandal and the newsfeeds light up big time. Love it!
- · Cat fights. There is nothing better than seeing an evil bitch (Cindy and sprinkle in Victoria) at work. We don’t get to see her demise (yet) but I’m praying that will come in the next book. The bad guy (a crook) and a couple women scorned (or at least they think they are scorned) are really bad. I love them.
- · Sarah’s (Jack’s mother) chapter. There is one chapter told from Sarah’s point of view. It is a surprise. I’m a little conflicted about her but she loves her son Jack. She is a strong woman and she knows more than we are aware at this point in the story. I’m still trying to figure out how she will impact this fiasco but I know something is going to happen.
What I didn’t like:
- · I can’t help but start this section with a loud shout. … I HATE CLIFFHANGERS….but… I LOVE GOOD STORIES … The Unlikely Samaritan has both. Thus begins my love/hate relationship with this book and the series.
- · Lizzie disappointed me in this book. I loved her in the previous book. At the end of The Good Samaritan she is the focus of the big cliffhanger. Jeremy finds her and the accusations fly because of Cindy. It surprised me that Liz didn’t share any of this with Jack and I’m not even sure that Mark knows everything that Cindy did. I get why Lizzie didn’t want Jack to know about her job but once he found out she needs to be upfront with him. This sneaky Liz just really rubbed me the wrong way and I read on just waiting for the lie to backfire. It is inevitable and disappointing for me. I could understand Jack getting angry with Lizzie about her job. I could understand if they split over it but for Lizzie to lie by omission just ruined this character for me. I don’t know how this is going to resolve in the next book. All I know is I want to like her again.
The cliffhanger is again major.
I didn’t realize that this series was going to be more than two books. I started reading The Unlikely Samaritan an ending
and, hopefully a happily ever after. I
didn’t get either. Honestly, I’m a little disappointed in myself
for not doing my research before reading.
My negatives do not take away from the writing or storytelling skills
of Jolie Mas Miller. This is an
excellent debut series. Honestly I have
to keep reminding myself that Ms. Miller is a new author. She is a very good writer. I can’t wait for
the next book and pray that we will get, at a minimum, THE END and I wonder who
the actual love interest will be Mark or Jack.
They both have potential and they are both very sexy.
The Good Samaritan (#1)
Can money really buy you happiness?
What would you do to support your family?
The Macintyre family faces struggles of alcoholism and severe financial hardship after having it all and losing everything. Jeremy is forced into the ranks of the long-term unemployed, destroying his family with his alcohol addiction, and leaving Lizzie Macintyre to provide for the family in a most unconventional way. Just how far is Lizzie willing to go to save her family?
Jack Loving Jr., of the Loving family, is sole heir to Richmond’s most philanthropic family’s Trust. He and wife, Victoria, work hard to honor his family’s long-standing tradition of serving the less fortunate, forcing Jack to sacrifice his lifelong dreams. Jack faces serious challenges when someone close betrays him, turning his world upside down. Can Jack create happiness for himself?
When Jack has a chance encounter with Lizzie, never could they imagine their families would eventually need one another.
This book has strong explicit sexual content and not intended for readers under 18 years old.
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Jolie Mae Miller is an independent author, living in Prince George, Virginia, with her loving husband and amazing children. Her busy home also includes a yorkie, a poodle, and a St. Bernard. Her favorite job is being a Mom and Meme (because she's too young to be a "GRANDMA!").
She grew up in Powhatan, Virginia, working in her family's auto parts business for many years. After her sister received a life-saving transplant, she pursued and was hired by Richmond-based, non-profit, United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). She enjoyed thirteen years working in the Accounting department managing various functions. Today, she has the best job, Mom.
In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching baseball. Whether it's her husband who umpires, her son, or the Orioles. Additionally, she's an ancestry junkie, knowing quite well it's a never ending project. Jolie Mae is incredibly blessed to have a supportive family behind her while she pursues her love and passion of complex-themed writing. She credits her amazing parents for continuing to be positive, guiding forces in her life. Her love of reading definitely came from her Mom, and is constantly inspired by her Dad's outgoing personality and knack for great storytelling.
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