Forgiving Jackson

May 25, 2015
Pace (Simple Gone South) weaves a solid contemporary romance about recovery from terrible trauma. After a deranged audience member hurls a firebomb at a concert stage in Los Angeles, country crooner Jackson Beauford loses several good friendsâand his will to perform. Meanwhile, New York resident Emory Lowell is trying to bury the pain of being raped by moving home to Beauford, Tenn., and pouring herself into Jackson's late aunt's event business, Around the Bend. When Jackson heads home to recuperate from the fire, he insists that Emory disband the business and leave him to his sorrow. But what he doesn't realize is how much these two damaged souls need each other. This tendertale illustrates how love can heal the deepest of wounds.

December 1, 2014

After being raped in New York City, Emory Lowell seeks refuge at Beauford Bend Plantation near Nashville, where as a youth she assisted with etiquette classes and summer camps. Jackson Beauford is a country music superstar whose family owns Beauford Bend. Following an attack on his band that killed 43 people, Jackson heads back to his ancestral property. Jackson believes his wealth can help Emory convict the rapist; she believes her business savvy can convince him to keep the plantation open. VERDICT This story is about much more than boy meets girl. Crisp dialog documents Jackson's and Emily's history and pain. [LJ Xpress Reviews, 10/7/14.]--Joyce Sparrow, Kenneth City, FL

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