Book Review: From Here to Eternity by A.L. Jackson

From Here to Eternity was one of those books I picked up and never wanted to put down. It consumed me! The more I learned, the more I had to know. A.L. Jackson kicks off the Moonlit Ridge series with a bang, I hope you love Charleigh and River as much as I did!


Book Review: From Here to Eternity by A.L. Jackson
From Here to Eternity (Moonlit Ridge #1) by A.L. Jackson


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I should have known everything was going to change when she walked into my tattoo shop...

Timid as hell and gorgeous to the extreme. I knew better than even thinking about touching a woman like that.

My life is dangerous.

My calling wicked.

Willing to cross any line to protect the innocent.

I thought I’d never see her again until my little boy tumbled and busted his lip, and I found her working at the doctor’s office.

The woman who’d taken possession of my thoughts.

When it becomes clear she’s in trouble, I offer up a deal.

Twenty questions to earn her trust.

Too bad trusting me is the last thing she should do.

With one kiss, I’m addicted. With one night, we’re falling into a passion greater than either of us has ever known.

The voices in my head warn I can never keep her. She can’t know the secret life I lead.

Only she’s keeping a secret, too.

And I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means losing everything…


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5 out of 5 stars

From Here to Eternity was an exceptional read and I loved every single second of it! Right from the start I felt consumed by the intensity playing out and was pulled in as I got to know Charleigh and River. I loved the storytelling, the development, and all the incredible details. I felt captivated the entire time!

I felt so much for these characters. I hurt for Charleigh and what she'd gone through, the pain she was in, and where she was at in life. I loved her perseverance to keep moving forward and make a life for herself. River was fantastic! He was an extreme mix of harshness and goodness all rolled into one, I loved his hard edges and intensity. When Charleigh and River first met, there was an instant spark and attraction that I could feel. The tension and chemistry between them was palpable. I loved the build to learning about them and what they’d endured. I had a million questions and was filled with anticipation to know all their secrets. I loved the emotion as their feelings grew and the sizzling heat between them. There were so many great elements in play that made it exciting to read.

I loved the found family with River’s crew and his sister Raven and how deeply they care for one another and have each other's backs. I loved learning what the men stood for and the good they did. Even though Raven has had a hard life, she was a breath of fresh air and I loved how she and Charleigh became friends. I also adored sweet Nolan, River’s son. This kid had my heart melting and feeling full all at once. He was adorable and I loved how he was intertwined into the story.

How this was woven together was incredibly well done. The writing style flowed perfectly from one scene to the next, interspersed with flashbacks that added more depth. There were so many important details really building the story, it felt like a tangled web as these two broken and scarred souls opened up, started to heal, and found their way to the other side. There is drama along the way, but the build to everything being revealed was outstanding. This was my first time reading this author and I'm kicking myself for not reading her sooner. I can't wait for the next book in the series!


Book Review: From Here to Eternity by A.L. Jackson | About That Story
"Intense, exciting, and passionate read that consumed me!" - About That Story


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Under an Endless Moon (#2) - Amazon | Releasing February 10, 2025


This was my first time reading A.L. Jackson and I'm excited to dive into her backlist. I need more! Who is an author who has been on your TBR for a while? Let me know!



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