Men of Severn, 3
Lenor Daniels swore she’d never fall for the wrong man again...
After her ex shattered her trust in the most public way possible, she built walls around her heart and poured everything into her Bed & Breakfast. She’s safe. She’s in control. And she refuses to let anyone, especially a Blake, tear it all down.
Adam Blake has lived with his reputation forever...
Reckless, wild, the one who’ll never settle. But Lenor isn’t a fling or a challenge. She’s the one woman he can’t walk away from. He doesn’t care what the town whispers, or that she keeps pushing him back. Adam knows she belongs with him, and he’ll do whatever it takes to prove he’s more than the stories people tell.
Between small-town gossip, unwanted attention from men who don’t understand the word no, and a chemistry that refuses to be denied, Lenor is caught between her fear of heartbreak and the man who makes her believe in forever. Because sometimes the most reckless choice is the only one worth making.
Excerpt:
“You’re going to regret that in the morning,” Adam murmurs, his breath hot against my ear.
I shiver, forcing myself to roll my eyes. “What? This drink?”
“Every drink since your third.” His chuckle is low, rough. “Come on, Lennie. You’re not fooling me.”
I hate that nickname. I hate how it softens me, how it makes me remember being sixteen and sneaking glances at him in the high school parking lot.
I spin on the stool, glaring at him and his ridiculously sexy smile. “And what exactly am I supposed to be fooling you about?”
His eyes darken. “That you don’t want me.”
My breath stutters before I can hide it. Cocky fucking bastard. Except … he’s not wrong. And that terrifies me. It always has.
I slide off the stool, stumbling slightly in my favorite black spiked heels. Adam’s hands are on my waist instantly, steadying me, his thumbs brushing bare skin where my top rides up. Sparks shoot straight through me, from the point of contact spreading through every inch of me.
Fuck.
“Careful,” he murmurs.
I shove him back, desperate to put space between us. “I’m fine.”
“Sure you are.” His grin says he doesn’t believe me. “Dance with me.”
“I don’t dance.”
“Liar.” He steps closer, crowding me against the bar. His cologne—smoke and cedar—wraps around me, making my head spin more than the alcohol. “One dance, Lennie. Just one.”
I should say no. God, I should say no. Instead, I let him take my hand.
The music shifts to something slower, a beat heavy enough to rattle my bones. Adam pulls me onto the dance floor, into the middle of the crowd, and suddenly it’s just us. His arms around me. My body pressed to his. His heart thudding against my chest.
And for the first time in a year, I feel alive.
“You’re trouble,” I whisper, breathless.
“You like trouble.”
His words make my pulse skip. He tilts my chin up, his gaze burning through me, and before I can find a reason to stop him, his mouth is on mine and the world tilts on its axis.
It’s not soft and there is nothing tentative about it. It’s raw and hungry, a kiss that devours every defense I’ve built. His lips move against mine, hot and demanding, and I can’t stop myself from kissing him back. My hands clutch his shoulders, my body arching into him like it’s where I’ve always belonged.
This is Adam Blake. Reckless. Dangerous. Off-limits. But tonight I don’t care.
His hands slide down my back, gripping my hips as he pulls me closer. My thighs press against his, my body aching in ways I don’t want to think about. He tastes like whiskey and sin, and I can’t get enough.
“Let’s get out of here,” he growls against my lips.
Lenor got her heart broke and became the sad story shared around town. Adam has wanted her for a longtime but knew she was to good for him. He sets out to prove they’re better together. It’s a fun read with a sweet HEA that proves love is stronger than fear
this is a well written and nicely done characters and storyline Crazy Obsession Book 3 of Men of Severn
This is the third story in the "Men of Severn" series about the Blake boys. It can be read as a stand alone but does have connected characters. This ones is about Lenor/Lennie and Adam, the reckless, "screwup" of the family. He has been infatuated with Lennie since they were teenagers but never thought he was good enough. He makes his move when she is broken. She rejects him, not wanting to be a "project". She is his everything and he will convince her of that. She is very reluctant and weary to ever let anyone in again. Very intriguing and interesting read with some crazy, truths, angst, passion, family and much more.
This is the third story in the "Men of Severn" series about the Blake boys. It can be read as a stand alone but does have connected characters. This ones is about Lenor/Lennie and Adam, the reckless, "screwup" of the family. He has been infatuated with Lennie since they were teenagers but never thought he was good enough. He makes his move when she is broken. She rejects him, not wanting to be a "project". She is his everything and he will convince her of that. She is very reluctant and weary to ever let anyone in again. Very intriguing and interesting read with some crazy, truths, angst, passion, family and much more.
Lenor 'Lennie' Daniels/Adam Blake. Childhood crushes. Betrayed. Cheated. Jacob Wilson - Lenor's ex. Karmen - Lenor's best friend. One night stand. Blake's - family bar. Wesley Blake - Adam's brother. Shane Blake - Adam's brother. Wesley and Karmen - married. Karmen - baby shower. Lenor/Adam - games, decorations. Lenor - Bed and Breakfast. Difficult guests. Pipes burst. One woman show. Adam - useful. Mason Holt - Hardware store owner. Adam's reputation? Adam jealous. Date - Mason and Lenor. Mason - safe. Gossip. Attraction. Taboo. Affection. Consensual. Acceptance. Endearing characters. Love. HEA. Entertaining.
I enjoyed this book a lot. The push pull between this couple keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see if they will finally get together. You have to laugh a little as things go along, but it also keeps you engaged with this couple as they navigate through the rumours and expectations of living in a small town and everyone knowing everything about you and your life. This was a fun read and you can't help loving the couple as you read how they get together.
Crazy Obsession is book 3 of the Men of Severn series. This is a good romance. The story was intense, steamy and entertaining. The characters were interesting and likable. I enjoyed this book.
The third story in the Men of Severn, Lenor Daniels and Adam Blake''s short story. Their dynamic as "frenemies" is incredibly well-written, and their individual flaws and imperfections make them highly relatable characters. Lenor's struggle to move past her past, and Adam's persistent efforts that seem to lead nowhere, create a compelling tension. It was exceptionally well-written, featuring great characters and a compelling storyline that culminated in a very satisfying happy ending.
A wonderful story about Adam and Lenora. Adam is the one trying to break down the walls she's built, but that's not so easy because her ex's betrayal has caused her to do so. A story for emotions: drama, betrayal, romance, and much more.
Good quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed the Lenor and Adam romance, great chemistry, solid story.....
Good quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed the Lenor and Adam romance, great chemistry, solid story.....
While the story includes heartbreak and pain, it also shines with perseverance, hope, and love. Our MMC beautifully proved everyone wrong and showed that forever truly does mean forever. I’m so happy they got their happily ever after.
This is a good emotional, drama packed, hea story that has Lenora being betrayed by her ex. Adam tries to break down her walls and wants a chance but it will take work with his and his bro’s reputation.
This is a good emotional, drama packed, hea story that has Lenora being betrayed by her ex. Adam tries to break down her walls and wants a chance but it will take work with his and his bro’s reputation.
Short but addictive so hang on you won’t put it down until the last page has been turned. Lenor and Adam have a love hate relationship and they say it is a thin line between love and hate we see that with our two on several occasions but the more they hate the stronger the pull between them grows. Lenor is betrayed by her current boyfriend leaving her heartbroken with trust issues and a feeling of never wanting to be with anyone especially a man. Adam decided to be there for her, they both feel the magnetic pull but when he tries to get closer he is met with all the distrust, the contempt she still feels towards her ex. and the blame for the everything he did to betray her but he is patient winning her heart despite her giving him a hard time but will his reputation be his downfall, will she listen to the hearsay, will she listen to her heart letting go of the hurt for something more, and can they find happiness somewhere along the way together?
Some love stories start with fireworks. Others start with a slow burn—and a whole lot of stubbornness. Crazy Obsession by Jade Marshall is the latter, a beautifully messy, emotionally charged romance that proves sometimes the heart’s wildest choices are the ones that finally set you free. Lenor Daniels has had her fill of heartbreak. After her ex humiliated her for the whole town to see, she’s sworn off love and men—especially the ones who come with a reputation. Instead, she’s built a life she can control, pouring every ounce of herself into her Bed & Breakfast and pretending the whispers of pity don’t sting. Love, she tells herself, is chaos. And she’s done with chaos. Enter Adam Blake—the town’s favorite cautionary tale and the one man who refuses to let her hide. Reckless, charming, and infuriatingly patient, Adam has been branded trouble since the day he was born. But under the swagger is a man desperate to be seen for who he really is. And when it comes to Lenor, his so-called recklessness turns into devotion—steady, relentless, and real. Their story is a dance of push and pull, walls and vulnerability. Lenor fights to keep her heart guarded, while Adam keeps showing up, steady as the sunrise, until even her fear starts to melt. What makes Crazy Obsession shine isn’t just the romance—it’s how Jade Marshall captures the ache of rebuilding trust, the quiet strength it takes to believe in someone again, and the magic of a love that doesn’t demand perfection, only honesty. Set against the backdrop of a small town that gossips as easily as it breathes, this story pulses with emotion, humor, and hope. The side characters—nosy neighbors, loyal friends, and the infamous Blake brothers—add depth and warmth, creating a world that feels lived in and loved. By the time Lenor lets herself believe Adam might actually be different, you’re not just rooting for them—you need them to make it. Because this isn’t a love story about grand gestures; it’s about persistence, patience, and finding someone who stays when everyone else walks away.
What a great book! Adam and Lenor make a great couple with amazing chemistry. The synopsis tells you about the story but you have to read this to truly appreciate it.
Adam and Lenor are the definition of frenemies. These wonderfully written characters are flawed and their imperfections and walls make them more relatable. Lenor can’t get over her past and the harder Adam tries the more it seems like this is never going to happen. Their friends play a great role in this which makes the book even better. Although the spice level is low the storyline is written well enough that it’s not really missed. Book 3 is a great addition to this series.
