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Something About Jace (Pineapple Grove Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jocelynn Drake (Author), Rinda Elliott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 959 ratings

Jace Townsend loves his small beach town of Pineapple Grove in South Florida. Life is filled with sunshine, good friends, and jogging on the beach with his dog. What more could he ask for?

Love would be a great start.

After his last relationship fell apart, Jace doubts he’s ever going to find someone who would fit into his quiet life.

So, of course, fate would throw him a jaw-droppingly sexy movie star.

Trent Elrige is drowning in his so-called perfect life.

Still recovering from a violent encounter with a stalker, Trent escapes to Pineapple Grove to examine his life. Is he even happy anymore?

Pineapple Grove seemed the perfect spot to hide for six months. He just wasn’t expecting cupid in the form of four paws and a long, pink tongue to tackle him.

Jace is perfect. But coming out will not only turn Trent’s world upside-down; it’ll destroy Jace’s quiet life. Can he do that to this amazing guy?

Something About Jace is the first book in the Pineapple Grove series and contains a quirky small town filled with helpful friends, a movie star in hiding, a dangerous vandal, secret kisses, and a matchmaking dog.

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blue sky, text: He needed a break. An escape from Hollywood.
beach chairs and umbrella facing ocean, text: A chance to find himself.
beach chairs on sand, text: He just never expected to find Jace. And a forever kind of love.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L57SSM3
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 28, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 247 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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  1. Jocelynn Drake

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    New York Times Bestselling author Jocelynn Drake loves a good story, whether she is reading it or writing one of her own. Over the years, her stories have allowed her to explore space, talk to dragons, dodge bullets with assassins, hang with vampires, and fall in love again and again.

    This former Kentucky girl has moved up, down, and across the U.S. with her husband. Recently, they’ve settled near the Rockies.

    When she is not hammering away at her keyboard or curled up with a book, she can be found walking her dog Ace, or playing video games. She loves Bruce Wayne, Ezio Auditore, travel, tattoos, explosions, and fast cars.

    She is the author of the urban fantasy series: The Dark Days series and the Asylum Tales. She has recently completed a gay romantic suspense series called The Exit Strategy about two assassins falling in love and trying to create a life together, as well as a MM paranormal romance series featuring a family of vampires.

    She has co-authored with Rinda Elliot the following series: Unbreakable Bonds, Ward Security, Pineapple Grove, and the Weavers Circle. She has also co-authored with AJ Sherwood the Scales 'N Spells dragon series. She can be found at JocelynnDrake.com.

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    I write MM, MF, and MMF romances. Love is love! Some are paranormal, contemporary, and space opera. While all of my books are romantic and sexy, most lean toward erotic. But three of these books-Foretold, Forecast, and Foresworn are MF Young Adult novels. A complete trilogy that I'm rereleasing after getting my rights back from Harlequin Teen. Dweller on the Threshold is sexy, but not erotic. I love unusual stories and credit growing up in a family of curious life-lovers who moved all over the country. Books and movies full of fantasy, science fiction and romance kept us amused, especially in some of the stranger places. For years, I tried to separate my darker side with my humorous and romantic one. I published short fiction, but things really started happening when I gave in and mixed it up. When not lost in fiction, I love making wine, collecting music, gaming and spending time with my husband and two children.

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Customers enjoy this romance book for its well-developed characters and sweet story set in south Florida. The book receives positive feedback for its pacing, with one customer describing it as "cute with all the feels." Customers appreciate the emotional content, with one noting there are no angsts, and they find it a great start to the new series. They value the friendship elements, with one review highlighting how the author sets up the friendship group.

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11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the portrayal of characters from different backgrounds.

"...Handsome and world famous actor, Trent, nearing 40, took time off to relax at a Florida beach town...." Read more

"...Trent was such a fun and engaging character that it was nice to see him get his HEA with Jace...." Read more

"Well written story and well developed characters! Totally engrossing and so emotional! I found myself cheering them on!..." Read more

"...It's a great story with great characters and a HEA that made me smile and I didn't want to finish the story...." Read more

9 customers mention "Story quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story, with one mentioning it's set in south Florida.

"...Jace is attacked; Trent cares for him, and then Trents agent calls. Well written and we are wrapped up in the angst...." Read more

"Well written story and well developed characters! Totally engrossing and so emotional! I found myself cheering them on!..." Read more

"But something is missing. This was an 'okay' read for me. But it didn't live up to my expectations of books from these two fabulous authors...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this story. I loved reading about Trent's story is was absolutely wonderful and Jace is such a great guy...." Read more

8 customers mention "Enjoyment"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, with one customer particularly enjoying the small-town setting and another noting the sweetness in the story.

"...Jace loves his town, friends, gallery and life is good, except for a vandalism problem lately...." Read more

"...Trent was such a fun and engaging character that it was nice to see him get his HEA with Jace...." Read more

"...I enjoyed reading about this small town, and about the sense of community this group of friends have managed to create...." Read more

"...It's a great story with great characters and a HEA that made me smile and I didn't want to finish the story...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one describing it as totally engrossing and another noting how Jace and Trent are amazing together.

"Well written story and well developed characters! Totally engrossing and so emotional! I found myself cheering them on!..." Read more

"...It was wonderful to see Trent from “Sadistic Sherlock” again. I was really hoping we would see more of him...." Read more

"...Then real life separates them. Jace and Trent are amazing together. These authors just keep coming up with fantastic characters...." Read more

"...It's a cute, fast read." Read more

6 customers mention "Sweetness"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet, with one customer describing it as hot romance and another noting how perfect the characters are for each other.

"...have never had this intensity of emotions, ever, and they are perfect for each other...." Read more

"Jace + Trent = a really sweet, hot story. Jace owns an art gallery and Trent is a superstar. Their meeting is accidentally...." Read more

"...Jace is just a sweetheart through and through. Throw in Ripley, the golden retriever, and you can't help but love this story...." Read more

"Loved this cute, and hot romance. It was a classic but done with a bit of flair. Loved the characters and can't wait for more!" Read more

3 customers mention "Emotional content"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional content of the book, with one mentioning it has no angsts.

"...Totally engrossing and so emotional! I found myself cheering them on! Trying to find a solution to the problem!" Read more

"...Their meeting is accidentally. Their feelings become very real. Then real life separates them. Jace and Trent are amazing together...." Read more

"...Fun, funny, sexy AF and hot as Hades. Not much drama and close to no angsts...." Read more

3 customers mention "Friendship"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendship in the book, with one mentioning how the author sets up the group dynamics.

"It was great to meet Trent again after our into to him in Dom’s Ward Security story...." Read more

"...I do enjoy how the author sets up the friendship group so we 'know' the upcoming MCs." Read more

"...It was fun to get to know Trent as more than just a lonely actor wanting to be true to bimself. Jace is just a sweetheart through and through...." Read more

3 customers mention "Start date"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the start date of the book, with some describing it as a great introduction to the new series.

"I thought this was a really good start to a new series...." Read more

"Great start to the new series! I love the fun and sunny atmosphere that shows another side of two of my favorite authors...." Read more

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  • D.Hart, RCIS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Folks meet their “one” when they least expect it !
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019
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    This is a wonderful story of a movie star and a local art dealer. Handsome and world famous actor, Trent, nearing 40, took time off to relax at a Florida beach town. There he finds Jace, running the beach with his dog. Jace loves his town, friends, gallery and life is good, except for a vandalism problem lately. Trent and Jace have some dinners, but Trent isn’t out of the closet and needs privacy from reporters. So, Jace must keep them a secret. All of their kisses lead to more, and it is Trent’s first time he’s ever let himself be with a man. They have months of glorious times together, and Trent and Jace have never had this intensity of emotions, ever, and they are perfect for each other. Trent gets to meet Jace’s friends and sister, after awhile, but secrecy is crucial. Each man falls deeply, but what will happen when Trent goes back to work. We feel their anguish, the pain of thinking they won’t get to work out. Jace is attacked; Trent cares for him, and then Trents agent calls. Well written and we are wrapped up in the angst. We want them happy, because each man deserves the best.
    Highly recommended ! Enjoy !
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  • Wintermask
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, fun story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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    It was great to meet Trent again after our into to him in Dom’s Ward Security story. Trent was such a fun and engaging character that it was nice to see him get his HEA with Jace. While the mystery aspect of this story wasn’t all that compelling, the romance was. I’ve seen other authors do this same sort of dating a closeted celebrity thing, so it’s not completely original, but I liked how they handled it.
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  • Sheltiemom
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!! So Good!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
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    Well written story and well developed characters! Totally engrossing and so emotional! I found myself cheering them on! Trying to find a solution to the problem!
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  • Mrs. Readsalot
    3.0 out of 5 stars I'm not sure what is missing from this book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
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    But something is missing. This was an 'okay' read for me. But it didn't live up to my expectations of books from these two fabulous authors. I don't know if I didn't feel the chemistry between the MCs or if there wasn't enough of a mysterious drama at play like most of the books by these authors. I do enjoy their writing, though, and I will be sure to read the next book in the series. I do enjoy how the author sets up the friendship group so we 'know' the upcoming MCs.
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  • Jessica Madden
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019
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    I thought this was a really good start to a new series. I enjoyed reading about this small town, and about the sense of community this group of friends have managed to create. It was incredibly supportive and fun. I really liked Jace and Trent. They were incredibly hot together and the authors spent a lot of time making sure there was not an insta-love feel to this. They got to know each other before deeper feelings happened. I suppose for me personally I had hoped for some more angst, perhaps more action when it came to what was happening around town. At the very least something less mopey than what happened at the end. This story just fell a little too easily (and neatly) into place. It didn't really get my heart racing. I still enjoyed it and would definitely recommend if you want something hot, fun, and with a dog which will steal the show! But it wasn't the gritty romance I had hoped would be hidden here. Still, if you love m/m romance, love the Hollywood star/regular Joe, one closeted/one out and proud tropes then you will probably love this story. I look forward to the next one. I am definitely intrigued!
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  • Skychick
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018
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    I really enjoyed this story. I loved reading about Trent's story is was absolutely wonderful and Jace is such a great guy. Jace didn't recognize Trent at first, but one he realizes who asked him out he freaks out a little but recovers and it really awesome with Trent. I like how it didn't matter to Jace that Trent was a famous actor. It's a great story with great characters and a HEA that made me smile and I didn't want to finish the story. I'm excited to read about the other characters in the future.
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  • sjmina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a new series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018
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    Great start to the new series! I love the fun and sunny atmosphere that shows another side of two of my favorite authors. It was wonderful to see Trent from “Sadistic Sherlock” again. I was really hoping we would see more of him. The interesting group of characters introduced in this first book promises great things for the rest of the series!
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  • R Keebler
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
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    Jace + Trent = a really sweet, hot story. Jace owns an art gallery and Trent is a superstar. Their meeting is accidentally. Their feelings become very real. Then real life separates them.

    Jace and Trent are amazing together. These authors just keep coming up with fantastic characters. I really enjoyed this book.
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  • iris
    4.0 out of 5 stars Light, sweet summer romance with no big surprises
    Reviewed in Germany on August 26, 2019
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    Pineapple Grove/South Florida is a small cosy place for Jace Townsend. But each winter even here paradise sunshine, blue sea and sandy beaches becomes packed with „northern snowbirds“ escaping winter minus temperatures. Jace and his friends, owners of art gallery, shops and restaurants welcome the guests and the busy season. Just this year there is someone out destroying the murals of Jace's sister outside several shops disturbing them and their customers severely. But solving this mysery has to back up when Jace realizes that he and his dog have made friends with famous Trent Elrige, who stays incognito nearby.

    At the beginning I struggled a bit with the introduction of all of Jace's friends and who was who and had what business. During the story I liked how they all truely cared for each other like a big family. Well, I really had liked Trent in „Sadistic Sherlock“ and had been looking forward to his own stroy. But I must admit I had somewhat hoped for „more“ for him than this low drama story of the great A-movie star and how, if at all he would come out after fast and deeply falling for Jace (and I certainly could have done without all those big Hollywood names). The bad guy of the vandalism was not really a big surprise either. I know compared to the Unbreakables and Ward Security guys its hard to shine on against, and maybe totally ordinary, predictable and sweet works for Jace & Trent, but not so much for me. Will give Pinapple Grove another chance though and check out Wesley's story when it comes out next.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2019
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    I loved this book, I can't for the next one!
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  • Liash
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it - great read!
    Reviewed in Australia on May 25, 2019
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    What a great read! And talk about hot! The chemistry between Trent and Jace was off the charts - and the sex scenes reflected that. It also wasn't more of the same each time - they switched things up, tried new things, and explored each other thoroughly. It definitely didn't get monotonous or boring!

    I loved all of the characters - not only our 2 MCs, but all of their friends, including Jace's sister, too. We didn't see too much of Trent's world given he had escaped it to stay in Pineapple Grove, but that didn't detract from the story. Jake's friends were amazing - so very suppprtive, helpful and accepting. They were the sort of friends everyone needs!

    The burgeoning relationship between Trent and Jace was well written, and also didn't seem too rushed. While they had amazing chemistry, they also talked with each other a lot and had a great friendship as the foundation to anything else.

    The bit of a mystery with the vandal in the town was interwoven through the story. While we find out who was responsible for the final act, it was only ever insinuated that they were responsible for everything else - I felt that wasn't closed out as well as it could have been. That was my only complaint though, and such a minor one!

    Looking forward to more in this series, and exploring what these authors have to offer.
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  • Emma Burbidge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Groovy new series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2018
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    This is a great start to a new contemporary romance series by the dynamic duo of Drake and Elliot, and carrying over the character of movie star Trent Elridge from Sadistic Sherlock (Ward Security book 4).
    Trent meets life-long Pineapple Grove resident Jace when he rents a beach house for a long vacation after finishing his previous movie, and while waiting to hear about the next movie he's looking to star in. Jace's dog Ripley bounds up to the celebrity incognito and the two fall into an easy friendship that soon becomes more.
    Meanwhile, a vandal is plaguing the grove by defacing various murals painted by Jace's talented artist sister.
    It was a great read as the two try to figure out how to make a relationship work in the real world, especially as Trent isn't even out, and Jace, with the help of their friends, tries to figure out who the vandal is and catch the culprit before he gets hurt in more ways than one.
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  • Shaztwirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2019
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    A decent read. Enjoyable, entertaining just not very original. There are a dozen stories exactly like this one out there. I know it's difficult to keep coming up with new ideas, impossible even, so you have to make your story stand out from all the others. This one is well written and like I said, enjoyable.
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