Paisley and Caleb’s story really starts off with a bang when she accidentally backs into his car. To say they start off on the wrong foot would be a huge understatement as they collide in more ways. Paisley is a free spirit of sorts, who loves life and those around her, except her new boss that loves to rile her up and complain about everything. Caleb’s life is now one where he is terrified of the things he has done in the name of loyalty because it all blew up in his face, so he is constantly looking over his shoulder for the next bad thing to happen and this makes him extremely protective of Evelyn who means the world to him. Caleb is stoic, keeps to himself but there is something about Paisley that draws out this side of him he can’t help but want for himself, yet he knows with his past he can’t. This story was emotional that had suspense enough to keep me on the edge of my seat and I really wished it was a tad more fast paced because at times it got too slow for my tastes, but overall I loved the characters and all the feels they brought out.

Merged review:

Paisley and Caleb’s story really starts off with a bang when she accidentally backs into his car. To say they start off on the wrong foot would be a huge understatement as they collide in more ways. Paisley is a free spirit of sorts, who loves life and those around her, except her new boss that loves to rile her up and complain about everything. Caleb’s life is now one where he is terrified of the things he has done in the name of loyalty because it all blew up in his face, so he is constantly looking over his shoulder for the next bad thing to happen and this makes him extremely protective of Evelyn who means the world to him. Caleb is stoic, keeps to himself but there is something about Paisley that draws out this side of him he can’t help but want for himself, yet he knows with his past he can’t. This story was emotional that had suspense enough to keep me on the edge of my seat and I really wished it was a tad more fast paced because at times it got too slow for my tastes, but overall I loved the characters and all the feels they brought out. ( )

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Book Evaluation:
Plot: 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️
World Building:🌎🌎🌎🌎.5
Cover:📔📔📔📔📔
Hero: 🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻🦸🏻
Heroine:🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️
Intimacy Level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Relationship Building: 💒💒💒💒💒
Heart & Feels:💞💞💞💞💞
Witty/Banter/Reaction of Laughter: 😂😂😂😂
Page Turner Level:📖📖📖📖📖
Narration:🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
Ending:🧧🧧🧧🧧🧧
Overall View: ✨✨✨✨.5

First Impressions
Love Me Today is the first book in the newest series by A.L. Jackson and I absolutely adored this book. I highly recommend you do this one in audio if you can. It was recommended to do it this way and I am very glad that I took a chance on the audio and plus this narrator team is the BEST to listen to so you know you are in for a fabulous road of listening for sure. This is a more edgier contemporary with some danger elements, more dirty talkin' type of spice so keep that in mind as this is a western small town romance so you won't be expecting that. But I do think that this book is well worth the hype it is receiving for it. It delivered on so much heart and emotion when I least expected it and so bravo to this author.

First Line
Energy crackled through the dimly lit hall.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Caleb
Protective Uncle, Guardian over Evelyn, Alpha Male, Tortured Hero
The Heroine: Pasiley
Horse trainer, Not looking for any distractions, but connected to Caleb

Summary
Caleb is looking for someone to help train his niece with a horse. Caleb has a dark past that he is working on redeeming, but when his sister is murdered, he retains guardianship over his niece as her father is unknown. He will do anything to protect his niece, no matter what. Then he meets Paisley, who runs into his truck for their first meeting, and even though she looks like an angel, she has a temper of the devil and their wits clash instantly. And when they both discover that they will have to work together, will tensions rise between them. But there is a intense connection between them that both are wanting to deny, but the chemistry and bond between them grows, and as the danger deepens, it will take their fierce love and strength for each other that will give them the fortitude to survive the coming storm...

What I Loved
Love Me Today was a superb read and I had so much fun with it. I had heard some raving reviews of this book and was very curious. And this is an author I have never really give a open chance with so I definitely wanted to try her out and was instantly in love with this book. The minute that I started listening, I was immediately swept away by this book. I couldn't contain how much I was hooked into this story and the way I was drawn into the connection between Paisley and Caleb. Their chemistry is off the charts, and more than that, there is a deep emotional and almost spiritual connection between them. Even though they both have suffered in their lives, the way that they embrace their connection and take that leap of faith just encourages the reader even more for these two. And I was with Caleb and Paisley all of the way.

Now lets talk about this little girl ....Evelyn. She was charm in bucket loads. She was witty and cute and has such a zest for life even knowing that she has been deep rooted in so much heartache and loss recently. But we see her grow into herself and embrace the love that surrounds her. She has such a sweet bright spirit that beckons you instantly. And even though I adored the romance, there was something about Evelyn that made me want to know more of this child.

What I Struggled With
The only complaint I have is the clash of high spice with the setting. This is an edgier contemporary but newer readers might be put off by the type of spice that is delivered in this book as it doesn't quite mesh with the setting and vibe of it being a small town romance with western feels. It didn't both me that much but it did affect some of my enjoyment as it felt like they didn't quite fit together.

Narration
Andi and Joe are EPIC together! There is NOT a book I have listened to that they have done bad with. But in this one especially, might be one of the BEST books that they have ever narrated. There is a very lyrical quality to this story that they will expound on in just the right moments.

Overall View
Love Me Today was a fierce, intense and sexy romance that had me in my heart all the way through. Its a story of danger, redemption, healing and learning to love and accept being loved....

Favorite Quote(s)
“What do you make me feel? Everything I’m not supposed to.”
“Maybe feeling is exactly what you’re supposed to do.”

"God, there was something about Paisley Dae that lit the darkened places, a fucking light that speared through the shadows. Through the torment and grief."

"Today, tomorrow, and forever. Because in them, time beat again."

And I knew, if I had the ability to love today, it would be her."

Book Details (also in my shelves)
Sub Genre: Contemporary Romance
Character Types: Alpha Male, Brooding Hero, Tortured Hero, Single Parent
Themes: Small Town, Western, Kids, Danger, Heart/Touching, Dirty Talk
Tropes: Forced Proximity, Redemption

Book Perspective
Duo POV

Relationship Conflict vs Plot Conflict
A Mix of Both

Song This Book Inspires
Proud by Lea Michele
A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

Recommendation For Reading Order
Either will work

Steam/Spice Explanations

Steamin' up the room -the sexual content is more explicit in the language and tone, heavier amount of sexual scenes.

Narrators:
Joe Arden, Andi Arndt ( )