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Charleston Heat, Book 1
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Emma Wilder
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Jessica Peterson
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He's sexy. He's southern. And he won't stop showing up at my door half naked. Meet Elijah Jackson, my hot new neighbor...
From the outside looking in? I’ve got it all. Prestigious job. Pretty house. And a perfect boyfriend who just proposed with the perfect ring. I should feel ecstatic—but instead, I feel suffocated. So I break up with my boyfriend, hop in my car, and head south.
Charleston, South Carolina: home to stunning architecture, sultry accents, and—oh yeah—my perpetually shirtless neighbor, Elijah Jackson. As if his abs for days and inked up deliciousness aren’t enticing enough, he also encourages me to chase down my dreams. And the chemistry between us? Hotter than the kitchen at Eli’s restaurant. But I still have a life a thousand miles away. One I’ve worked really hard to build. And I don’t know if I can just leave it all behind.
I have to choose. A choice Eli doesn't make any easier by inviting me out to his cabin for a long weekend. Just the two of us. And one bed. I swear to God this southerner is out to charm the panties right off me. Just this once, I might let him...
SOUTHERN CHARMER is a slow burn, standalone romance with no cheating. It’s the first book in the CHARLESTON HEAT series, set in Charleston, South Carolina.
The books in the Charleston Heat series are interconnected standalone romances, and can be listened to in any order.
SOUTHERN CHARMER: Eli and Olivia's story
SOUTHERN PLAYER: Luke and Gracie's story
SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN: Greyson and Julia's story
SOUTHERN HEARTBREAKER: Ford and Eva's story
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- By: Jessica Peterson
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Lila Winters
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
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My dad and I have been estranged for years, but as his only living relative, it's no surprise I inherit his massive cattle ranch when he dies. But the stipulation in his will that requires me to live on the ranch and actively manage it for a year before I can access my inheritance money. I haven't stepped foot in Hartsville, Texas, population one thousand, since my parents split when I was six. Now a city girl through and through, I never imagined having to move back to cowboy country. But I need the money to invest in my company, and a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.
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I loved sassy Mollie and cowboy Cash together
- By SashaSays on 12-18-24
By: Jessica Peterson
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Wyatt
- Lucky River Ranch, Book 2
- By: Jessica Peterson
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Lila Winters
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
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Wyatt Rivers is the perfect no-strings hookup—a cowboy Casanova who rocks a Stetson, looks smokin' hot in his Wranglers, and never rests his head on the same pillow twice. He's exactly what I'm looking for. If only Wyatt wasn't also my best friend…I'm back in my hometown of Harstville, Texas for a few months while I wait for my dream job to start thousands of miles away. While I'm here, I hope to end an epic dry spell in the bedroom, preferably with a local cowboy. If the rumors are true, they really do ride harder and stay on longer.
By: Jessica Peterson
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The Buy-In
- Love Stories in Sheet Cake Sweet Rom Com Series, Book 1
- By: Emma St. Clair
- Narrated by: Stephanie Rose, Rock Engle
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
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Ever since his career-ending injury, Pat has bounced from job to job, idea to idea, short-lived relationship to short-lived relationship. But when his father purchases the town of Sheet Cake, Pat suddenly sees his life with clear purpose: get his brothers on board with his dad's wild idea and win back the one woman who got away. Lindy was supposed to be traveling the world, not stuck in a small town, caring for her niece. But she would do anything to keep custody of Jo, even if that looks like a marriage of convenience with the man who already broke her heart once.
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Emma St. Clair does it again!
- By Midwest girl on 01-27-23
By: Emma St. Clair
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Stolen Kisses
- A Grumpy-Sunshine Romance
- By: Layla Hagen
- Narrated by: Jason Clarke, Maxine Mitchell
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
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I’m a no-nonsense man. As the head of a business empire, I have to be. I’m logical, cut-throat, and don’t believe in cheesy things like marriage and happy ever afters. But when my best friend asks me to be Best Man, I can't say no. En route to the wedding, I get stuck at the airport when my flight is delayed, and this obnoxious woman sits next to me. Not only does she keep drinking champagne even though she obviously can’t hold her liquor, but she seems determined to push every single one of my buttons.
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Great narration for a great book
- By Jackie Wright on 04-24-25
By: Layla Hagen
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The Bribe
- Calamity Montana
- By: Devney Perry
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Jason Clarke
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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Duke Evans didn’t expect to find a beautiful woman in a staring contest with a bison on his favorite hiking trail. He also didn’t expect to see her again after rescuing her from the surly beast. As the sheriff in Calamity, Montana, he’s had his fair share of surprises but none as pleasant as pulling over a shiny black car and finding his mysterious hiking companion behind the wheel.
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Nothing orig'l; storyline missing, erotica present
- By Admirer of great books; critic of bad books. on 10-15-20
By: Devney Perry
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Between Commitment and Betrayal
- By: Shain Rose
- Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Joe Arden
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
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Declan Hardy, All-American heartthrob and retired NFL billionaire, is my complete opposite. He's commanding where I'm cooperative. Spontaneous while I am deliberate. Loud when I stay quiet. The only thing we have in common is that both our names are on my father's will.
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Loved the narrators, but ...
- By ADReads on 05-07-23
By: Shain Rose
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The Hate Love Duet: A Bundle of Books 1 & 2
- By: Lauren Rowe
- Narrated by: Andi Arndt, Jacob Morgan
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
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Laila: I've tried to like Adrian Savage, the mercurial frontman for Fugitive Summer, while serving as his band's opening act on tour. But it's proved impossible. Global thirst trap that he is, however, I can't resist having some fun at his expense. Specifically, I've decided not only to give Savage the sound tongue lashing his cocky ass deserves--one nobody else has the balls to deliver--I'm also determined to bring that brooding bad boy to his knees.
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❣️🎸❣️
- By ⚡️📚NeedToRead📚⚡️ on 09-24-24
By: Lauren Rowe
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Off Limits
- Playboys of New York, Book 1
- By: JA Low
- Narrated by: Lee Samuels, Brooke Hayden
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
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Chloe Jones is trying to put the scandal of leaving her Super Bowl legend fiancé at the altar behind her. There is no better way to escape than to turn her island honeymoon into a much-needed vacation with her girls. What she isn't expecting is to meet a hot stranger. Don't they say to get over someone you need to get under someone else? Chloe's ready for a fresh start. Shame her vengeful ex is making it difficult for her. That is until she lands the job of her dreams. She isn't expecting to come face to face with the hot stranger from her island escape—her new boss.
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DNF
- By Dana on 03-06-24
By: JA Low
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Flawless
- By: Elsie Silver
- Narrated by: Sebastian York, Emma Wilder
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
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I’m the face of professional bull riding—the golden boy. Or at least I was, until it all blew up in my face. Now my agent says I have to clean up my image, so I’m stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my “full-time supervision.”
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The female narrator almost killed the story.
- By autumn nicole johnson on 12-30-22
By: Elsie Silver
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Redemption Hills: The Complete Collection
- By: A.L. Jackson
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, Desiree Ketchum, Andi Arndt, and others
- Length: 48 hrs and 26 mins
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They all ended up in the small town of Redemption Hills to put the dangers of their previous lives behind. But they had no idea they would all find the women who show them their pasts don't dictate their future.
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Love this series!!
- By B on 12-14-24
By: A.L. Jackson
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Hard Knock Hero
- Last Refuge Protectors, Book 1
- By: Hannah Shield
- Narrated by: Finnley Cole, Isabelle Turner
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
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Out of all the diners in all the small towns, he had to walk into mine. Aiden Shelborne has left his Army days long behind. He's out of the warrior business. And he never meant to stop in Hartley, Colorado, at all. But when trouble comes for a woman he's just met, he finds himself stepping in. Jessi Novo didn't ask Aiden to play her savior. Now, with a snowstorm bearing down, she's stuck with him. Some in Hartley have secrets worth killing for. In the battle to keep them both safe, Aiden might lose the heart he's kept on lockdown.
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good storyline with sweet love story
- By Heart_in_808 on 04-20-24
By: Hannah Shield
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Mad Love
- The Single Dad Playbook, Book 1
- By: Willow Aster
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Connor Crais
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
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For a long time now, I’ve despised Weston Shaw. He’d been someone I’d admired, taking my favorite football team, the Colorado Mustangs, to the Super Bowl. But that all turned upside down after one night that had nothing to do with me. We share one undeniable connection: his son, Caleb. Unfortunately, the circumstances behind that have never been my story to tell. But now, the truth is out, and I’m left to deal with the consequences. I’m living under the same roof as Weston, and each day, I discover a side of him I never expected.
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Sweet Single Dad Romance
- By @mellovesaudiobooks - IG on 10-11-24
By: Willow Aster
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Coach
- By: Devney Perry
- Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Teddy Hamilton
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
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Football star. Single dad. And once, a long time ago, mine. I’ve spent the better part of a decade forgetting Ford Ellis. If he had just stayed away from Montana, I might have erased the memory of his striking blue eyes and rugged smile forever. Avoiding him was easy when the only place I saw his face was on ESPN—and a remote control could fix that problem.
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FMC is pathetic
- By Tanisha on 06-22-23
By: Devney Perry
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Obsession Falls
- A Small-Town Romance
- By: Claire Kingsley
- Narrated by: Connor Crais, Ava Erickson, Scott Rose
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
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Someone is stalking Audrey Young. And she has no idea why. Complicating matters is her landlord and new neighbor, Josiah Haven. She doesn’t usually go for the big, surly lumberjack type. But there’s something about that broody man. He intimidates her a little, but she kind of likes it. She could totally handle the mess that is her life, except the strange feeling of being watched is just the beginning. Next thing Audrey knows, she’s a target, and she doesn’t know who’s behind it or why. For Josiah Haven, none of that makes her his problem.
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In Love with this new series!
- By Phara Blair on 11-04-23
By: Claire Kingsley
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Alive and Wells
- Wells Ranch Series, Book 1
- By: Bailey Hannah
- Narrated by: Jack Calihan, Angelina Rocca
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
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The last place city girl Cecily Kennedy expected to end up was a cattle ranch. But she needs a job—and refuge from her abusive soon-to-be ex-husband. If only her new boss, Austin Wells, would make it clear whether he hates her or wants her. His gaze makes her feel things she hasn't in years. However, getting over her ex by getting under her grumpy boss isn't worth the potential fallout.
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Perfect cowboy romance
- By Ashley on 05-29-24
By: Bailey Hannah
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- Jenn Amy
- 07-26-20
Joe Arden with a sexy southern accent?! Yes please!!
4 STARS
What a sweet story this was! Buckle up and prepare to fall for Eli and Olivia. Eli is a super confident, sexy southerner. He goes after want he wants without apology. He owns a restaurant and is passionate about life. Olivia is sweet, loyal and hard working. She is a little lost and doesn’t know what path she is on at the moment. From the moment she steps into Charleston, South Carolina her meeting Eli turns everything she thought she wanted for herself upside down. Her character frustrated me at times. She wanted to hold onto her comfort and safety net a bit too long. There was no doubt that Eli was her future but it took her forever to realize it! I did love how encouraging Eli was in helping her go after her dreams. I also loved all the side characters developed in this story. Jessica has set the scene perfectly for Luke and Gracie’s story next. Can’t wait! Listening to audio was a real treat! Is there anything sexier than Joe Arden doing a southern accent?!
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- Ap2514
- 12-19-20
So worth the credit
I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book but I immediately got wrapped up in the characters and the charming-ness of Charleston. I loved the premise of Olivia wanting to pursue her dreams of being a romance writer and falling in love with the sexy next door neighbor in the process.
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- Kait from MS
- 03-27-22
An utter delight from start to finish
This was my first book by Jessica Peterson, but it definitely won't be my last. I absolutely adored this first installment to the Charleston Heat series. It is food porn at its finest (you WILL be hungry the whole time you're reading) with all the concoctions of Chef Eli Jackson being described in exquisite, mouthwatering detail. Eli's not bad either. ;) Everything about this book was delightful, and as a former academic myself, who also left to write romance novels, Olivia's story definitely resonated on a deep level. Add in Joe Arden and Emma Wilder's stupendous performances in the audio version and this one's going on my re-listen shelf. Don't miss it!
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- Paulette
- 04-28-20
Prepare to eat up this story and bring a fan!
I have to admit I already read in book form this beautiful story of Olivia and Eli. However, let me just say, Joe Arden and Emma Wilder, brought the book to life. Hearing the smooth southern accent of Joe Arden added another dimension and layer to the story. When you’re reading I always try to read in the accent of the story, if that makes any sense. Being a Yankee girl myself, Emma nailed it!
As for the story itself it made me hungry, not just for the food but for the story and to see where and how it was going to play out.
The author didn’t just take me on a book journey. Whether she knows it or not she took me on a total life experience.
Southern Charmer, I would love to say it’s totally charming but it’s not. It is so much more. The author didn’t just take me on a journey of two people who find each other, develop a relationship and find there are issues that need to be resolved. She took me on a life experience as well as a Southern tour. Let me tell you Charleston, S.C, is a place I now want to visit, with it’s beautiful scenery, delicious food, great drinks, hospitable people and delectable men. However, this is so much more than all of that. Within this story there are people whose stories I think many people can relate to.
First there is Olivia. She has major decisions to make. She’s lived her whole life being a people pleaser and trying to have it all. Not really sure now that she has it, is it what she really wants? Does she have the courage to do what she really wants with her life? In my opinion, that is more commonplace than most people would acknowledge. It begs the question, how much are you really willing to gamble? How much are you willing to settle for in your life for comfortability or just being scared of the future?
Enter Eli our Southern Charmer, handsome, accomplished in his own right, and looking secure. He’s one of the most patient and gracious persons I’ve ever read. Sexy, put together and confident. Looks like he has it all.
As we come to learn in this story, appearances aren’t always what they seem. This is where the story takes off. Both characters have flaws, both have secrets. Secrets aren’t always sinister or dark but they can be things or issues we don’t face in ourselves. Therefore, we don’t let others completely in and end up many times making our own false assumptions about them.
With all that being said, let me tell you there is sweetness, smiles, laughs, great secondary characters I want to meet again and heat. This story brings all the feels! Bring a fan cause it’s going to get HOT and not because you’re in the South.
I would really love to talk about the story in-depth but that would be unfair to the author. Not only did I get to read a fabulous story, she brought Charleston to vivid life! I could smell the mint julep, grits, biscuits and bourbon as I read. This story was mouth watering in all ways.
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- Robin Puckett
- 08-18-20
Loved It!
This is my first book by Jessica Peterson! This was woohoo good! Used to live in Charleston....and don't miss it...but she did capture it perfectly! And loved the characters. There is a BIG difference between New York and South Carolina! And Joe and Emma are ALWAYS wonderful! They know how to bring the characters/story to life!!! A must listen!!!
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- TechMassey
- 05-14-24
Southern Charmer indeed
Emma Wilder and Joe Arden are perfect as Olivia and Eli! Jessica Peterson wrote a great book and I can't wait to start the next book in the series.
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- ledgerina
- 09-18-21
A Beautiful Story, Love It 💘
I enjoyed Eli Jackson, as much as I enjoyed Joe Arden, he's terrific with his southern accent. Eli is such a gentleman, love how he's so careful with Olivia. Loved this book, and how the writer actually teases the characters in the same manner she teases the readers by the foreplay between Eli and Olivia. This is my first time reading a book by Jessica Peterson and I am loving how she writes. She writes so roar and realistic scenes. The characters are put to the test, along with the narrators. Eli acted childish in a scene, yet I found it cute, love this character. Of course Emma Wilder and Joe Arden were great!
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- Iteachart
- 02-27-22
Great details about the south and culture!
The narrators were perfect for this story! I was drawn into the story right away even with the self-absorbed Olivia, who was that way throughout the book and did not even give thought or concern when Eli was going through a hard time. My reason for only 4 stars in story. The hero is what really made the story and kept me wanted to know more. This was a new author to me and I did like the way she describes food and the south it was very visual. I would recommend this book for this reason, and I will listen to more from this author.
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- CatzBahaha
- 08-15-20
Sultry Southern Perfection
The narration from Joe & Emma is perfect. The story excellent. Officially a new favorite audiobook (already a favorite author!)
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- Leanne J.
- 04-22-20
So. Good.
This story of self discovery grabbed me when I first read it. It was even better in audio! The narrators are perfect for Eli and Olivia. They truly brought the story to life!
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