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Southern Storms: A Small Town Standalone Romance (The Compass Series) Kindle Edition

by Brittainy Cherry (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 4,141 ratings
All I wanted to do was run away, I never expected to crash into his arms...

After leaving the city life behind to escape my loveless marriage, I moved to small town Havenbarrow for a fresh start.

What I didn’t expect was to find myself drawn to the town’s black sheep.

They called him troubled. Cold. A man with a dark past.

What everyone seemed to miss about Jax was the splashes of light in his eyes. The random acts of kindness he performed when no one was watching. The way he made me smile and laugh.

Jax helped unpack the baggage I’d been carrying around with me. He was patient with my pain and gentle with my scars. He was the stillness during my hurricane.

Yet when both of our pasts came back to haunt our present days, we realized quickly that sometimes love stories didn’t end the way we’d hoped.

Sometimes you were left with only the damage from the storm.

*Book One in New Compass Series of Standalone Novels.
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Brittainy Cherry has been in love with words since the day she took her first breath. She graduated from Carroll University with a bachelor's degree in theatre arts and a minor in creative writing. When not writing her next book, she's probably playing with her adorable pets. A lover of coffee, wine, and dancing poorly, she currently resides with her family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Paul Stefano is a professional audiobook narrator and producer. Prior to voiceover work, he worked for a satellite television company, several websites, and the Baltimore Orioles. An Eagle Scout, he also served as the mascot for his alma mater, Towson University.

Nikki Thomas has been working as a professional voiceover artist for over a decade and has lent her talents to commercials, corporate videos, audiobooks, and video games. She resides in Brooklyn, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BCHERRY BOOKS, INC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 285 pages
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Compass Series
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Brittainy Cherry has been in love with words since the day she took her first breath. She graduated from Carroll University with a Bachelors Degree in Theatre Arts and a minor in Creative Writing. She loves to take part in writing screenplays, acting, and dancing--poorly of course. Coffee, chai tea, and wine are three things that she thinks every person should partake in! Brittainy lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When she's not running a million errands and crafting stories, she's probably playing with her adorable pets.

You can find her on facebook at: www.facebook.com/BrittainyCherryAuthor

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Customers find this romance book beautifully written and easy to read, with heartfelt emotions and a story that makes them laugh and cry. The characters are well-developed, and customers appreciate the uplifting message about healing and forgiveness. The story quality and pacing receive mixed reactions, with some customers loving the story while others find the plot weak, and several noting it starts a little slow.

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122 customers mention "Readability"122 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and beautiful, with one customer noting that Jax was refreshing to read.

"This book could be summed up in one word, or two of three......awesome, fantastic, moving....and the adjectives could go on and on...." Read more

"...last, but they all have that special something that makes them an exquisite, beautiful, unique work that stands on its own...." Read more

"...It was truly fate. This one was heartbreakingly beautiful and I loved it." Read more

"...I loved the flashbacks to their time as kids, because it really endeared me to them more...." Read more

113 customers mention "Emotion level"113 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as heartwarming and heartbreaking, with one customer noting how it touches the soul.

"...Her characters are raw, broken, and authentic, so we unabashedly embrace them and feel their struggles and triumphs as our own...." Read more

"...It was refreshing to see how she was confident and comfortable in her life choices and remained unaffected by those who chose to bully her...." Read more

"...This one felt v raw. The grief, the anxiety. The love between Jax & Kennedy–I loved that we got to see their relationship develop over time...." Read more

"...I loved everything about Jax, from his sweetness towards the little old lady across the street, to his upside-down, silly friendship with the kid..." Read more

52 customers mention "Writing style"49 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, describing it as beautifully written and easy to read.

"...Brittainy's stories and words flow so smoothly, you don't feel like you're even reading. I know. What in the heck does this crazy woman mean??..." Read more

"I love Brittany’s writing. I read her entire Element series and enjoyed it...." Read more

"...The storyline of this book is fairly straightforward as we journey along with Jax and Kennedy and their predictable connection...." Read more

"...I listened to the audio version and these narrators did an amazing job." Read more

42 customers mention "Character development"42 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, feeling deeply connected to their experiences, with one customer particularly appreciating the heroine's quirky personality.

"...Her characters are raw, broken, and authentic, so we unabashedly embrace them and feel their struggles and triumphs as our own...." Read more

"...Thankfully she always does a great job of creating lovable characters. Jax and Kennedy are no exception. You can’t help but root for them" Read more

"...Jax’s character was well developed, in my opinion, offering me the sense that I knew him and could relate to why he presented himself as he did,..." Read more

"...Here’s what I love about Brittainy’s books: the character development and her ability to go from YA contemporary to adult contemporary in a flawless..." Read more

27 customers mention "Uplifting message"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the uplifting message of the book, noting its themes of healing and forgiveness that restore hope. One customer specifically mentions feeling invested in the main character's healing process, while another describes it as an incredible story of the human spirit.

"...And the themes of love, healing and forgiveness will restore hope in even the most jaded heart...." Read more

"...Her journey to reconnecting with those that have only the best wishes for her is inspiring and a reminder to surround ourselves with those who hold..." Read more

"...I love the story of redemption and moving on. I love how love can heal every heartache. This author really has a way to many feelings in my heart...." Read more

"...It has it all...Love, hate, guilt, friendship, tragedy and forgiveness...." Read more

22 customers mention "Laughter"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with many noting it made them laugh and cry, and one mentioning that the flashbacks made them giggle.

"...up her usual raw, emotional, gut wrenching stories with a side of comic relief. I have this really soft spot for Jax...." Read more

"...All of the flashbacks made me giggle or just genuinely smile so big my family asked me what was going on over there ;-)..." Read more

"...Us and that was it...I loved the story, the characters, the style, the humor and sadness of the book so much I had to read another of her books...." Read more

"...I'm never disappointed. This book was beautiful, funny, emotional and more...." Read more

22 customers mention "Story quality"12 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality of the book, with some loving it while others find the plot minimal or nonexistent.

"...Same stories, different names. Thank you Brittainy for having an original story in your head!!..." Read more

"...The stories are all heartbreaking. Thankfully she always does a great job of creating lovable characters. Jax and Kennedy are no exception...." Read more

"...The premise is fresh and captivating, making it impossible to put down until after reaching the satisfying conclusion...." Read more

"...was some sort of closure between Kennedy and Nate and the ending felt a little rushed which forced me to give it 4 stars but it was still an amazing..." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it slow to start, while one customer notes that the plot moves quickly.

"...The plot moves pretty slowly and I found the flashbacks distracting...." Read more

"...But you really get a true picture of development of Sun & Moon. I really enjoyed it." Read more

"This was the first book I have read by Cherry. For me it started off slow and was hard to get into the book...." Read more

"...This book made me cry, get mad, and highlight most of the book. It was just such a great read. I loved Jax and Kennedy's relationship...." Read more

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  • Brandi G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    The MMC was described as a little of Jess from Gilmore Girls, Damon from Vampire Diairies, and Hook from Once Upon a Time... so yeah, already count me in! haha. Loved the several Gilmore Girls references especially. That show was my favorite growing up. I also LOL'd at the Joe from You stalker thoughts Kennedy had.

    And omg, the do you want to build a snowman dream?! lmao. Dead.

    Ugh, the library scene. If only!

    And those emotional moments...
    "I like to believe that once Bethany left my side, she became the wind. Therefore I feel her everywhere.” She held her hand out and closed her eyes as she took in a deep inhalation. “Even during the storms.”

    "I love you in a way that’s bigger than love. I love your sun rays and your moon shadows, and I am going to keep loving you and your broken pieces until you feel my love so strongly you forget your heart has any damaged cracks. Then, I’m going to love you more.”.

    And the bubbles?! And the taking turns reading the book?! Ugh. What do you do to me, Brittainy?! I absolutely loved this story.
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  • V
    4.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging a Healthy Spirit
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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    Cherry is one of the brightest lights in my AA author journey. While her tragedies seem extreme at times, they allow the reader to take inspiration from her work. Kennedy reminds us beauty doesn’t guarantee an easy life. The work both main characters put in is ideal and important in every day literature
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I could sum this
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
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    This book could be summed up in one word, or two of three......awesome, fantastic, moving....and the adjectives could go on and on. This isn't my first Brittainy Cherry books. No, no, no! You can't read one and not go right into another. However, I read this one, for setting who the author was. My bad!! I read at least two books a day. Sometimes more. And sometimes, I'm not looking at author names. When I finished this book, all I could think about was, I loved it and wanted to get my hands on another by this author. To say I was surprised would be an understatement!! Brittainy's stories and words flow so smoothly, you don't feel like you're even reading. I know. What in the heck does this crazy woman mean?? Unless you have read, one of Brittainy's books, you won't ever know what I mean. Her words are so smooth, they just flow on the pages and in your mind. My words don't do it justice. Like all of Brittainy's books, the characters are broken, to some degree. You are immediately immersed into what they are feeling and have gone through. When the H/h meet, one is usually pretty snarky and makes you wonder how you will ever like H/h. Brittany has a way of making you feel their pain and want to give them a hug. I love Brittainy's books because they are each different. Different characters. Different set of problems to resolve. So many books are the same-o, same-o. Girl gets pregnant by her boss, who she hates, bothers best friend and so on. Same stories, different names. Thank you Brittainy for having an original story in your head!! Also, thank you for putting your books in Kindle Unlimited!! For someone of us who reads soo many books per week, there's no way we could, without KU!!
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  • BookAddict
    5.0 out of 5 stars Profound, Powerful, and Beyond Phenomenal
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Thanks to a recommendation from a friend, I recently found this amazingly talented lady's work. This is the fourth book I’ve devoured in as many days, and I can’t get enough. I'd like to say that each story is better than the last, but they all have that special something that makes them an exquisite, beautiful, unique work that stands on its own.

    Cherry's prose are profound poetry that resonates deep in the soul. Her characters are raw, broken, and authentic, so we unabashedly embrace them and feel their struggles and triumphs as our own. The premise is fresh and captivating, making it impossible to put down until after reaching the satisfying conclusion. And the themes of love, healing and forgiveness will restore hope in even the most jaded heart.

    Get this book, read it, and let it consume you. Then collect the pearls of wisdom you’ll find here and guard them jealously in your heart. When the storms of life toss you about and you question if you'll ever see the sun again, think of Jax and Kennedy. Let their healing journey help you find your own.
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  • Sandra
    3.0 out of 5 stars it was sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I love Brittany’s writing. I read her entire Element series and enjoyed it. I have just started this series and now I am wondering, are all her book so sad and tragic?
    Even though they have happily ever after endings, I always end each of her books feeling so sad. The stories are all heartbreaking.
    Thankfully she always does a great job of creating lovable characters. Jax and Kennedy are no exception. You can’t help but root for them
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  • Thais Moreira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Um livro incrível como só Brittainy poderia escrever
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 7, 2020
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A história de Jax e Kennedy foi arrebatadora de muitas formas. Levando essa leitora que vos escreve ser transportada à trama, sentindo o que os personagens sentiam e chorando em cenas incrivelmente tocantes.

    Os livros de Brittainy são assim, capazes de fazer o leitor mergulhar dentro da vida e dos sentimentos de cada personagem. A sua escrita é simples e singela de uma maneira exuberante, nada muito sofisticado ou muito complexo para a leitura.

    O que mais me encantou na história foi a construção do romance entre Jax e Kennedy, foi simples, sem pressa e cheia de lindos momentos entre eles, o humor de cada um, seus sorrisos, seus pequenos toques de carinho e atenção os tornaram cativantes durante a leitura.

    Também me apaixonei pela maneira que Jax tinha em tratar Kennedy, nos seus momentos felizes e nos de tristeza e solidão, ao mesmo tempo Kennedy fazia Jax sorrir, ficar mais leve e relaxado em sua presença e deixar que ela entrasse em seu coração.

    "If you need to run away, run away to me." ❤
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this story.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2020
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    Oh man, this was such a heartwarming book. At first, I didn’t know how I was going to feel about it in the beginning. I was annoyed with the main character because all I wanted was for her to stand up for herself and not let people walk over her the way they did. Then, she reconnected with Jax and boy did my heart swell. If you read the story, I’m telling you you won’t be disappointed
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  • Nicole N
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5⭐️
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This was very deep and emotional. I’m never really a fan of two broken souls finding solace in each other, since I’m a strong believer in getting professional help but this book rewrote that concept for me. Kennedy grieved for a loveless marriage and the loss of a child and her parents, whilst Jax grieved his mother and a father who loathed every breath he took.

    These two killed others around them with nothing but kindness especially to each other (even though Jax had his own way of being a grumpy softie). They were each other’s sun and moon, a rock they could both lean on and reading their story made me realise that I can take something from how they lived their life and got over hurdles. I’ve always been a strong believer that your significant other should be your best friend first before loving them in a relationship capacity and this is why, they’ve seen you at your worse so the only way left to go is up.

    Finally, this book had humour, Whitt and an amazing HEA. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a thought provoking second chance contemporary romance.
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  • Sophie de Vries (Twisted Obsession Book Blog)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection
    Reviewed in Australia on April 9, 2020
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    No one hits me in the feels quite like Brittainy. Utterly stunning. Every single word. This book moved me so much and made me feel, so big. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
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  • Vaishnavi Vats
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best thing a read in many days
    Reviewed in India on July 24, 2022
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    Brittany Cherry has a way with words that I never felt disappointed by her books. I had been going through a major slump for a month now, but this book brought me out of it. Definitely LOVED the writing the characters especially Connor, Joy and Joana!!
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