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Jack of Hearts (Aces & Eights Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Sandra Owens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,586 ratings

Alex Gentry doesn’t scare easily. Working as an undercover FBI agent in the biker bar he and his brothers co-own, he hangs with deadly criminals in order to gather information. Danger is just part of the family business. But one thing has him terrified: his attraction to Madison Parker.

Madison is the cousin of Ramon Alonzo, son and second in command to a notorious drug lord Alex is trying to bust. Alex has befriended Ramon as part of his cover, and Madison has unknowingly become his informant. Falling for her could risk this case—and both their lives.

All Madison wants is to get her new bookstore business off the ground, and for her creepy cousin Ramon—to whom she’s unfortunately indebted—to leave her alone. If she could only stop fantasizing about his mysterious new friend, Alex…

As the Alonzo cartel investigation heats up, so does their relationship. But will the secrets they’re keeping tear them apart—or get them both killed?

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“A heated romance is at the forefront of this novel, backed by a compelling story that will lure readers into Madison and Alex’s world.” —Publishers Weekly

“If you are a fan of this author or enjoy romantic suspense or just love your heroes to be swoon-worthy, Jack of Hearts is highly recommended.” —Harlequin Junkie Top Pick

“This story has equal amounts of danger, threat, and suspense with passion, affection, and love.” —Books and Spoons

“I highly recommend Jack of Hearts, the first book in the Aces & Eights series, a romance featuring sexy good guys, strong heroines, truly bad, bad guys, lots of action, intrigue and well, steamy sexy tension and all that it entails.” —Unwrapping Romance

“I love this new series! It’s filled with ongoing suspense and tension, then sexy hot romance, and relatable people that you want to spend time with.” —Reading in Pajamas

About the Author

A bestselling, award-winning author, Sandra Owens lives in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Her family and friends often question her sanity but have ceased being surprised by what she might get up to next. She’s jumped out of a plane, flown both in an aerobatic plane while the pilot performed death-defying stunts and in Air Combat (two fighter planes “dog-fighting,” pretending to shoot at each other with laser guns), and ridden a Harley motorcycle for years. She regrets nothing.

Sandra is a 2013 Golden Heart Finalist for her contemporary romance Crazy for Her. In addition to her contemporary romantic suspense novels, she writes Regency stories.

You can connect with Sandra on Facebook at Sandra Owens Author, on Twitter @SandyOwens1, or through her website, www.sandra-owens.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HPYNBVI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance (February 14, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
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A best selling, award winning author, Sandra Owens lives in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Her family and friends often question her sanity, but have ceased being surprised by what she might get up to next. She’s jumped out of a plane, flown in an aerobatic plane while the pilot performed death-defying stunts, has flown Air Combat (two fighter planes dogfighting, pretending to shoot at each other with laser guns), and rode a Harley motorcycle for years. She regrets nothing.

A member of Romance Writers of America's Honor Roll, Sandra is a 2013 Golden Heart® Finalist for her contemporary romance, CRAZY FOR HER. In addition to her contemporary romantic suspense novels, she writes Regency stories.

You can connect with Sandra on Twitter @SandyOwens1 and Facebook at SandraOwens.94043. Her website is: www.sandra-owens.com

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Customers find this book well-written and easy to read, with a wonderful love story mixed with suspense. They appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting the incredible chemistry between the main characters, and many enjoy the romance between Alex and Madison. The book receives positive feedback for its pacing, with one customer noting how quickly they could immerse themselves in the story, and customers describe it as a super hot read.

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40 customers mention "Readability"40 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with one customer noting it's an any-day-any-time read.

"...As is her forte, Ms. Owens has once again written a fabulous book about really well-written characters – both the good guys and the bad guys, and..." Read more

"...She isn't and has a whole story of her own. The book is good on so many levels...." Read more

"...Right from the get go Sandra hooks me in with loads of excitement! I loved meeting the Gentry brothers early on in their biker bar...." Read more

"...The two have amazing chemistry and banter, as do the awesome Gentry brothers. You will love this new series!..." Read more

39 customers mention "Suspense"39 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful elements of the book, describing it as a wonderful love story mixed with intrigue, with one customer particularly appreciating the surprise at the epilogue.

"...If you like a story with action and intrigue wrapped around a really sweet love story about two people who belong together, you should give this one..." Read more

"I thought the book was well written with an interesting plot and characters that are well developed...." Read more

"...You will love this new series! And the great upcoming surprise that we learn in the epilogue! Can’t wait for the next one!" Read more

"I enjoyed the story line. I was able to immerse myself quickly. I like this author. She spins a good tale. Just enough sex and not too much...." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"20 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one noting their underlying vulnerability and another highlighting the incredible chemistry between the main two characters.

"...book about really well-written characters – both the good guys and the bad guys, and with incredible chemistry between the main two characters...." Read more

"...the book was well written with an interesting plot and characters that are well developed...." Read more

"...Amazingly amongst all the tough talk and action, the characters have an underlying vulnerability which Sandra captures beautifully...." Read more

"...Like all of Owens’ books, this book makes you fall in love with the characters and desperately wish them their happily ever after...." Read more

16 customers mention "Romance"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly the relationship between Alex and Madison, with one customer noting it's hot and another mentioning Alex's sensual nature.

"...Alex is very sensual and Madison gives as good as she gets. Ramon is definitely super creepy and so is Trina. They make my blood run cold...." Read more

"...It's easy to fall in love with Alex, a sexy undercover FBI agent investigating the operations of a Dangerous drug Lord...." Read more

"...I had a hard time putting it down! Alex is so easy to adore, and Madison is too. And Ms. Owens is very good at writing a bad guy...." Read more

"...Hot and sexy with a hint of vulnerability. And Madison is fresh and sweet and His total undoing. I love how this story built...." Read more

16 customers mention "Series content"16 positive0 negative

Customers love this series and consider it an awesome start, with one customer specifically mentioning it as an exciting new series by Sandra Owens.

"Jack of Hearts was a fantastic book. First of all, I love the cover, the title, and the name of the bar...." Read more

"Congrats to Sandra for the beginning of another wonderful new series starring the sizzling Gentry brothers...." Read more

"...Probably my favorite series of all time! I was very excited to recieve an ARC of Jack of Hearts! This book was great from the beginning...." Read more

"...This was an amazing new series all I can say is please read.. Love this author you don't want the book to ever end" Read more

16 customers mention "Writing quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is easy to read and features well-developed characters.

"...Ms. Owens has once again written a fabulous book about really well-written characters – both the good guys and the bad guys, and with incredible..." Read more

"I thought the book was well written with an interesting plot and characters that are well developed...." Read more

"...This leaves questions to be answered in the next book I assume! Love this writer!" Read more

"...And Ms. Owens is very good at writing a bad guy. It was as easy to hate Ramone and Jose as it was to love Alex and Madison...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one mentioning its fast pace and another noting its easy flow.

"...Alex is an all-around great guy and is alpha without being obnoxious...." Read more

"I enjoyed the story line. I was able to immerse myself quickly. I like this author. She spins a good tale. Just enough sex and not too much...." Read more

"it was amazing! Another exceptional book! This fast paced book kept me guessing from the beginning...." Read more

"...first book of Sandra Owens and I'm pleasantly surprised on the easy flow of the story. The writing is good and Alex Gentry will melt your heart...." Read more

4 customers mention "Heat level"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heat level of the book, describing it as super hot.

"...Super hot and badass Alex stars in this brilliant first novel. Right from the get go Sandra hooks me in with loads of excitement!..." Read more

"...Alex is my ultimate bad boy. Hot and sexy with a hint of vulnerability. And Madison is fresh and sweet and His total undoing...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. It was exciting and very hot! I could not wait to read the next one in the sequel. They're both hard to put down." Read more

"Super hot kisses. Super hot sex. Mad and Alex were truly meant for each other. Alex is such a badass!" Read more

Review: JACK OF HEARTS (Aces & Eights Book 1) by Sandra Owens
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Review: JACK OF HEARTS (Aces & Eights Book 1) by Sandra Owens
Review: JACK OF HEARTS (Aces & Eights Book 1) by Sandra Owens Publication Date: February 14, 2017 Genre: Romantic Suspense Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna Rated: 5 Stars I love this new series! It’s filled with ongoing suspense and tension then sexy hot romance, and relatable people that you want to spend time with. The writing kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next. Madison was easy to like and her reaction to things was believable, even when she made me groan. Alex? I’d sure like to meet an Alex! He is sweet and smoldering all at the same time, which makes for fun reading. I look forward to reading about his brothers and how things pan out for them, it should be fun. *Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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  • Heather
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Owens has once again written a fabulous book about really well-written characters
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2017
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    Jack of Hearts was a fantastic book. First of all, I love the cover, the title, and the name of the bar. I don't know if it was intentional, but the name Aces & Eights is awesome considering the 'dead man's hand' was named after a wild west law man who was also known to be a spy. Since the Gentry's are actually undercover FBI agents, the name really is a stroke of brilliance. Although this is book one of three, there is no cliffhanger and it completely stands alone.

    As is her forte, Ms. Owens has once again written a fabulous book about really well-written characters – both the good guys and the bad guys, and with incredible chemistry between the main two characters. I finished this book in two sittings because once I started reading it, I needed to know how it ended and I was so into it that I didn't allow myself to get distracted by anything around me.

    Alex Gentry was swoon-worthy, and everything that I want in a male romance novel character. A lot of times in romance novels, FBI agents/cops act like absolute swaggering jerks under the guise of being what the genre pretends is an “alpha male”. Although Alex was extremely confident, a little hot-headed, and a smidge cocky, he was never even remotely close to being unlikable – not even when he was undercover and interacting with the dregs of humanity. He was just a flat out good guy who was trying to do the right thing, and trying to protect someone that he cared about. I really loved that about him. Granted, he was keeping secrets and not being 100% truthful, but he was doing so with the absolute best of intentions and with a tremendous amount of guilt, so forgiving him was a no-brainer for me - even before his absolutely adorable gestures of apology.

    Madison was a nice combination of a strong woman who was also incredibly vulnerable because of her unfailing love for her mother. Although there were times that I wanted to shake her for being too complacent, I also understood her need to keep her mother from falling apart. One of my favorite parts of this whole book was (slight SPOILERS to the end of this paragraph only) when she went 'Grasshopper' on Ramon. I was so hoping that she'd get a chance to do that, so when it happened, I wanted to fist pump for her. Also, the scene in the kitchen while Alex made breakfast made me want to cry, it was so beautiful.

    Along with the love story between Alex and Madison and the really interesting action story line, the secondary characters that we were supposed to like were fabulous. The ones we weren't supposed to like were so creepy and awful that I wasn't at all sad about their fates. Ramon and Trina, specifically. Every time those two were even mentioned, my skin crawled, which is a testament to Ms. Owen's talent for nailing characterization. And the 'good guys' were GREAT. I adored the Gentry boys who were both funny and entertaining in their own ways, and I am looking forward to learning more about them. I am especially anxious for Court and Lauren's book, but judging by the little glimpses of Nate we got, I think that Nate will be the wild card (pun intended) in the group. I can't wait for the rest of this series.

    That epilogue, though. It was not at all what I was expecting and I NEED to know more. It is going to be a long wait for the next book to be released.

    If you like a story with action and intrigue wrapped around a really sweet love story about two people who belong together, you should give this one a read – you won't be sorry.

    I requested and received an ARC of this book. I was under no absolutely obligation to review it, but did so - AND pre-ordered the book - because I very much enjoyed the the story.
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  • Tantegloryglo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Action And Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017
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    I thought the book was well written with an interesting plot and characters that are well developed. I didn't realize that this is the first book in a series about the Gentry brothers, Alex,Nate and Court. Great story line. They are undercover FBI agents running a biker bar. This is Alex's story. He falls in love with Madison whose cousin and uncle are a part of the drug smuggling ring they are watching. He has to first determine if Madison is aware of or in anyway involved in her relative's business. She isn't and has a whole story of her own. The book is good on so many levels. First of all Alex is one bad--s agent will do anything to protect the woman he loves, loyal to his brothers and the FBI. Madison suspects that her uncle is engaged in criminal activities and does the best that she can to keep her mother from being too close to him. She also has to continually ward off the unwanted advances of her cousin Ramon. Can't help but love the Gentry boys who were raised by an abusive father after their mother inexplicably left. Court, the eldest protected his brothers as best he could from the father and saw to it that his brothers and himself grew into fine men. I plan to read the other books in the series, this one was that good. Also can't wait to find out why their mother, who obviously loved her boys left them.
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  • Vee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Badass! Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2017
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    Congrats to Sandra for the beginning of another wonderful new series starring the sizzling Gentry brothers. Super hot and badass Alex stars in this brilliant first novel. Right from the get go Sandra hooks me in with loads of excitement! I loved meeting the Gentry brothers early on in their biker bar. Undercover FBI agents, they are tough as nails, super hot with just the right amount of sweetness. I already had a soft spot for Alex from the very first chapter! A favourite description is 'midnight eyes' love that!
    Sandra's fabulous sense of humour, which I love, comes through in lots of the dialogue with the characters. We meet Madison who is Alex's love interest and their chemistry is palpable! Alex is very sensual and Madison gives as good as she gets.
    Ramon is definitely super creepy and so is Trina. They make my blood run cold. Great villains!
    Amazingly amongst all the tough talk and action, the characters have an underlying vulnerability which Sandra captures beautifully. I love the way despite Madison fearing that Alex may be bad because he hangs out with her creepy cousin, she is willing to take the risk of letting him into her heart even if it may be broken later. Deep down she senses his goodness.
    What a line! "You'll have the Gentry brothers on your side" they've won me over!
    Sandra had me on the edge of my seat many times and teary on occasion. I was so hooked into the story by the main characters that I cheered when things went their way.
    I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I am so excited that we have more to look forward to with the Gentry brothers.
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  • sara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2020
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    I hadn’t read any books by this author before but got to say I loved it, I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the books, the twist in the epilogue really surprised me
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  • Prajakta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you on the edge
    Reviewed in India on January 15, 2021
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    Madison and Alex are attracted to each other, but hesitant to work on it. Ramon's sick obsession of Madison, Alex worrying about Madison, and Madison's contradictory feelings for Alex keep you on the edge. As things come to a boil, Madison and Alex finally resolve their issues and get together.

    It's a good story and keeps you on the edge.
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  • Tracy O'Reilly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Combination of Romance and Suspense
    Reviewed in Australia on March 28, 2017
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    Absolutely loved this book. Perfect combination of Romance and suspense. Characters are still popping into my head a week after finishing the book. Cant wait for the next instalment. :-)
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  • Heroesinbooks
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5-4 Alex & Madison Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2017
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    I enjoyed this book and thought it was a good start to a series that I will definitely be reading.

    Alex is the youngest of the three Gentry brothers who are all FBI agents and run the Aces & Eights bar as a cover for their law enforcement backgrounds. He is working on a case that brings him into contact with our heroine, Madison. She has a hunch that her nasty uncle and creepy cousin are up to no good but she has no idea what the extent of their criminal activity is.

    The characters are well written and I think at times I preferred the other two brothers to Alex. I understood why he felt he couldn't get involved with Madison at times but he irritated me a bit with his back and forth. I did like his loyalty though - he doesn't mess around with other women once he meets Madison.

    Madison was likeable and she was a sweet heroine who showed her strong backbone when required. Lauren, her best friend is really feisty and I am itching to know if she and Court will get a book.

    Overall, a really enjoyable read that sets up a series well.

    HEA? Yes but more a HFN I would say.
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  • Jenny Underwood
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable "R" rated sex scenes.
    Reviewed in Australia on July 3, 2017
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    Enjoyable "R" rated sex scenes. Story line easy to follow and interested to see where it ends in the coming books
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