The Jaded Hearts Club Series by Olivia Linden

At 24 years old, Jade Spencer's life has hit a brick wall. Haunted by the mysterious abandonment of her mother, she found it was easier to live in the shadows of someone elses expectations. From the strict authority of her grandmother, the unwillingly guardian to Jade and her brother, to a controlling fiance who she can't seem to please, denying her feelings has been a necessary coping mechanism... moreAt 24 years old, Jade Spencer's life has hit a brick wall. Haunted by the mysterious abandonment of her mother, she found it was easier to live in the shadows of someone elses expectations. From the strict authority of her grandmother, the unwillingly guardian to Jade and her brother, to a controlling fiance who she can't seem to please, denying her feelings has been a necessary coping mechanism. Reality has suddenly come crashing in under the strain of denying her own dreams for so long, and for once, Jade is ready to live life by her own rules. It's time for a fresh start. Turning away from the disappointment of her past, Jade ditches her shady fiance and packs her bags for New York City. With help from her aunt, she looks forward to her new future, her fabulous apartment in the city, a new job, and new experiences. Two fated encounters complicate her world when they both lead to unexpected and powerful emotions. She struggles with her desire to embrace these new feelings, and her habit of denying what she truly wants. In this not so classic love triangle, with a hint of mystery, Jade learns the hard way that sometimes intentions can mean everything and nothing at all, and no matter how far you run from the past, it's never too far behind. Will she find love or will she leave a trail of jaded hearts? Love, secrets, and lies are all on the menu. This is an alternate-cover edition for ASIN B00BF335X0. less

Holding the pieces of her drama riddled life, Jade decides to leave her disappointments in the past and move on. When her aunt opens up about a family secret, she realizes that everyone else seems to do what they please. Well, now so will she. Building life from the ground up isn’t easy, but with the right friends, she creates the life of her once forgotten dreams... moreHolding the pieces of her drama riddled life, Jade decides to leave her disappointments in the past and move on. When her aunt opens up about a family secret, she realizes that everyone else seems to do what they please. Well, now so will she. Building life from the ground up isn’t easy, but with the right friends, she creates the life of her once forgotten dreams. At the crux of an intense love tug-o-war, the one question she must answer is which man will play the lead role? Will Julian, the ‘bad boy’ who mysteriously walks back into her life manage to win her heart? Will she find forgiveness and a happy ending with John, Mr. “almost perfect’? Maybe there is someone new on the horizon that she can start fresh with. Life is never simple for Jade, but when she listens to her heart, she begins to open doors to a whole new world. With new friends, and new exciting adventures, Jade is growing into a woman that she is proud of. The real question she needs to figure out is? What does she want her life to become? less

Jade's saga is coming to a close. Love triangles can't go on forever, well at least her's can't. Neither John nor Julian is the sort of man to put up with such a messy situation for too long. It's time for Jade to make a choice. It's more than just a relationship on the line for her. Her entire life is about to change. A trip to Jamaica to meet her mother for the first time puts things into perspective for this indecisive heroine, and other family secrets are revealed... moreJade's saga is coming to a close. Love triangles can't go on forever, well at least her's can't. Neither John nor Julian is the sort of man to put up with such a messy situation for too long. It's time for Jade to make a choice. It's more than just a relationship on the line for her. Her entire life is about to change. A trip to Jamaica to meet her mother for the first time puts things into perspective for this indecisive heroine, and other family secrets are revealed. At the end she'll know exactly which man she belongs to. Enjoy this whirlwind interracial romance! ******* If you've read the Only Her Heart version that ends after the trip to Brazil, this is the continuation of the story. If you've read Only Her Heart that ends after the trip to Jamaica, then you've already read the entire story, and Stealing His Heart is the next step for you. less