Plain Jade by Sam Crescent

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Boring.
Bland.
Plain.

Jade Newton knows she's not a beautiful woman. She'd been told all of her life that she didn’t have what it took to interest a man. After many failed dates, and embarrassing moments, she finally decides to call an end to all dating. On the walk home, on the final date, Jade is attacked. She tried to fend off her attacker, but it's too late as the world goes dark.

One feminine scream, that was all it took to stop Braxton on his way from another kill.

He knows he should ignore it, but he can't. Finding an unconscious woman in the alleyway about to be assaulted, he has no choice but to put a stop to it. Death is all he knows, and that is exactly what he offers.

As for the woman, he takes her to the warehouse where he is currently staying, and helps her.

She is not supposed to ask any questions. Her mystery man keeps on turning up. She doesn’t know his name, but she finds herself falling for the man who saved and protected her.

He needs to leave her alone. Jade is not part of his world, but Braxton finds himself going back again and again, and again. He cannot stop himself. There is no room in his life for love. Or is there?

 

Excerpt:

He took a step toward her. Jade finally seemed to be wising up, because she took a step back, then another one, and another, until she couldn’t go anywhere. He had trapped her in the corner of her kitchen with nowhere to go. He pressed his hands either side of her, locking her against his body and the counter.

“You’re boring,” he said.

She rolled her eyes, and rather than looking insolent, she looked so cute. “Tell me something I don’t know.”

He smiled. “You’ve been told you’re boring?”

“Many times. Trust me. Throw your insults at me, mystery man. I’ve heard them all before.” She lifted her hand and began to list them. “Ugly, plain, bland, boring, waste of time. Not worth it. Can’t remember you. You need plastic surgery. Do you want me to continue?”

“You don’t need to, I got the drift. Were these said by some of those asshole dates?” he asked.

She nodded. “And my mother.”

Braxton frowned. “Your mother?”

“Yes, she didn’t want to give me any kind of false … feelings. She told me I wasn’t a pretty girl.” She shrugged.

Now he wanted to hurt her already dead mother.

“No woman should ever tell her child that.”

“Why not?”

“It’s cruel.”

“But it’s the truth.”

“You’re not ugly.”

“You don’t need to lie to me.” She shook her head at him. “I don’t even know your name.”

“What does my name have to do with anything?” he asked.

“If you liked the way I look, I bet you would have told me your name.”

He tutted. “You think you know ugly.” He took her hand and placed it against his face. “I know ugly.”

“No, you’re not ugly.”

He laughed. The man who had given him the scars when he was nothing more than a boy had promised him he would never be pretty again.

“Don’t lie, Jade,” he said.

She surprised him by cupping his face and staring into his eyes. “I don’t think you’re ugly and I’m not lying. I don’t like lying, and I will not lie to you.”

He found that incredibly hard to believe. Everyone lied. Why did she have to be so different? He didn’t get it. She was infuriating and annoying, and he was getting tired of thinking about her. Gripping the back of her neck, he had to destroy whatever he had built up in his mind, or in her mind. He had to end it.

Slamming his lips down on hers, he expected her to fight to beg him to stop, to demand it. He wanted her to hurt him, reject him, make it easier to forget him.

But she didn’t.

At first, Jade did nothing.

Her hands were still on his face, but she wasn’t kissing him back. He was about to end the kiss when he felt her move. Her hands slid around the back of his neck, and then pulling him against her.

Braxton didn’t hesitate to bring her flush against him. One of his hands still held the back of her neck, the other slowly slid down her body, going toward the curve of her ass, to grip the flesh. He heard her sudden moan. It was nearly a whimper, and then another guttural moan that filled the room. He loved how plump her ass was. She fit against him so right.

He didn’t want to let her go. He loved the shape of her tits as they pressed against his chest. She felt so good.

Sliding his tongue across her lips, he intended to scare her, but now, all he wanted to do was explore her. His cock hardened. It had been a long time since he had a nice, hard fuck.

Jade let out a moan and he broke the kiss, staring into her eyes. Grabbing her hand, he walked her away from the kitchen, going straight to her bedroom.

“What are we doing?” she asked.

“You know what we’re doing.”

Product Reviews

Score: 5 out of 5 (based on 59 ratings)
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5/5
Sam crescent
Written by Booklvr891 on 1st May 2025

I've reads books from this author before and loved them so I was excited to see this book come out. I freaking loved it!I loved that Jade has real flaws and isn't some girl that everyone fawns over. These characters seem more real because of their flaws and I am here for it!

5/5
Plain in Perfect!!!!
Written by Beast's Beauty on 1st May 2025

Jade was led to believe she was plain, boring and unremarkable was a way her mother kept her feet planted to the ground but she also taught her daughter to not try. Braxton felt nothing but pain, hatred, felt unlovable and loneliness. But those two together is nothing but perfect. Braxton learned that there are peolwho truly are not liars, hateful or evil from Jade, and she learned that when someone love you, you are beautiful!!! There is nothing plain about Jade and nothing monstrous or ugly about Braxton.

5/5
4.5 Stars
Written by Martylou on 1st May 2025

This is a well-written, quickly paced, and really entertaining story with two complicated characters for whom I found myself rooting. Braxton clearly struggled with his feelings for Jade, and Jade clearly struggled with a lot of things, but they were clearly made for each other despite the obstacles hindering their relationship in the beginning. I feel like the author managed to convey the complex emotions and the turmoil of the initial meeting in a genuinely interesting and engaging way, and for such a short tale, this one really got my attention and felt complete.

4/5
Not So Plain!
Written by The Voracious Reader on 1st May 2025

A real romance read. This book as everything and some extra. I loved the interesting troupe. Something different to read. I loved the way this book played out. It was sweet and over the top. It had all the great interplay you would want from characters.

5/5
Fantastic
Written by kdavis on 1st May 2025

This is a short story and I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. Jade is on a date that goes wrong. Braxton is on his way home from a kill and hears a woman scream. He finds the woman unconscious in the alleyway about to be raped and ends up taking care of the person who is attacking the woman. Braxton ends up taking care of the woman where he is currently staying. Spending time with each other helps develop a relationship between Braxton and Jade. They are perfect for each other. Great story.

5/5
A touching read for two damaged souls
Written by Hotrelle on 1st May 2025

Jade is a plain woman, with no friends or family, not going out and doing anything special. Braxton comes across her one night, and vows to help her. A dark romance with violence, touches of drama and crime, but also the need for this alpha male to protect the woman who has wiggled into his life.

5/5
Next!
Written by kmh on 1st May 2025

This author excels at giving us a gritty, heated romance that has those elements of darkness we crave in an anti hero/hero type character! I was hooked from the very start and I couldn't put it down! I liked their interactions and I like how them coming together progressed. I mean in certain areas I did feel the MFC was a bit of doormat for him, allowing him to pop in and out, after basically using her, even after he made his non intentions quite clear, but in saying that I did enjoy the fact that eve though he had said those things, he still couldn't stay away from her and couldn't keep his hands to himself. I liked that there were outside elements to the book that created a little bit of drama (maybe?) But also that they weren't made the main focus of the story. The story stayed focused on the two main characters and the twists and turns of their relationship. I'm always eager to get my hands on this authors next book (just like I was this one) and I cannot wait to see what she delivers us next!

5/5
NOT SO PLAIN
Written by bookfever52 on 1st May 2025

Braxton and Jade. She was on a date, a not so good date. He kept looking at his watch and checking his cell phone and looking at other women and not paid much attention to her. This date was as bad as all the others, 16 in 5 years and now she was done dating it was no use she just wasnt pretty enough and she had been told this all her life. Any where she went it never worked, friends setting her up, weddings, dating apps, bumping into someone, ad even the best man would say hope shes not the maid of honor. She was not only plain but boring. So she ended the date told him to go have fun and started walking home. So engrossed in her thoughts she didnt realize she was being followed until she was grabbed shoved into an ally and he was beating her to try and rape her but she fought back so hard he kept hitting her and all of a sudden everything went black. Braxton was taking care of regular business when he heard her scream and screams didnt bother him especially when he was taking care of his kills and they asked for mercy, he was for sale. But this scream had him couriousand he didnt understand why. It was maybe the fear in her scream. He usually didnt care but if she was an innocent her would intervine because he only hurt the guilty. He worked for a bounty. He took her to his warehouse and when she woke and he questioned her he walked into the light and when she saw him said Thank You. He asked if she were going to scream she was confused, yes he had scars on his face but he had saved her. They both thought teir appearrance was unpleasant but they both didnt know why the other thought that about themselves. Beatuy is in the eye of the beholder and in yourself. He took her home and it had been several weeks and she still couldnt get him out of her mind. Even thought she walked home everyday it was fast and hand on her pepper spray and by the time she got home she was exausted from fright and worry. This particular night she felt something and turned on the lights to see her savior in her chair. Apparrentlly he missed her too. These too were made for each other and I thouroully enjoyed reading their story about two lost souls finding their way.

5/5
Dark Romance
Written by ljamison01 on 1st May 2025

Poor plain Jade. Jade has been told that she is plain, boring, not pretty her whole life, not just from men but from her own mother. One night after another bad date, Jade was on her way home alone and was attacked. Braxton was out doing business when he heard her scream. He came to her rescue. Now Braxton wasn’t an attractive man either. He had several long jagged scars on his face. Now Braxton took care of Jade. He became fascinated with her, following her, watching her. He wanted her but, knew she didn’t belong in his world. He was a loner by choice. What a great story of two people all alone in the world, not physically appealing in general and yet they are drawn to each other. I truly enjoyed this story feeling bad for the misfits in the world who are searching for someone or something. Yet how beautiful it is when two misfits finally find their match.

4/5
Plain Jade
Written by Sundayrays74 on 1st May 2025

This was a very interesting and enjoyable read. The characters completely captured my attention from start to finish with a attraction and chemistry that was crafted perfectly that simply sizzled between them definitely a worthy read

5/5
Plain Jade
Written by Danee on 1st May 2025

Another wonderful story from Sam Crescent. This is the story of Jade and Braxton. He saves her when she is walking home after a failed date and is grabbed by someone and saves her. Even though he is at odds with himself and there is a lot of darkness in him, his feelings for Jade continue to rage through his body. He doesn't want to lose her and does everything he can to get there and keep her safe. Will they stand a chance and can he push back the dark feelings and demons?

4/5
Plain Jade by Sam Crescent
Written by Spender of Money on 1st May 2025

Jade’s just a regular gal. Normal. Average. Plain. This isn’t new information to her. She’s well aware of her looks. But life goes on. I felt Jade had a lovely attitude overall. It is what it is, why make yourself miserable, when you can just move on. Braxton was alone by choice. Everything worked better, if he just carried in and didn’t make connections. Besides, you really can’t trust them anyway. Once again, Sam Crescent writes interesting characters is intriguing situations. A well written story, interesting plot, a lovely dose of romance and spice and a HEA. I’ll re-read this book and look forward to more from this author.

5/5
Sweet
Written by Courtney B on 1st May 2025

The two main characters were so good for each other. Neither felt they were lovable according to society’s standards, but they were just what the other needed.

5/5
Hard man to big softy
Written by Reensburger on 1st May 2025

Jade is boring. Then one night she crosses paths with a mystery man who saves her and her life is turned upside down. Braxton is a bad man who decides to help save a woman in a predicament and the next thing you know he can't get her out of his head. He knows he should stay away, but as will all great super spicy love stories, he just can't help himself but to go back for more. Great read.

4/5
Slightly different but still enjoyable.
Written by Rowena on 1st May 2025

This was slightly different from stories I have read by the author but it did not disappoint. Jade considers herself plain, from her upbringing and on she has been told she is not a beautiful woman. But when Braxton enters her life when he saves her from an attack, she finds something unexpected. What happens next was an enjoyable romance story that has heart and heat. I love watching him fall harder for her no matter how hard he tried to stop it. They say there’s always someone for everyone and this book is a prime example.

5/5
Fab stalker romance
Written by LBing on 1st May 2025

This was a fab 'stalker' romance and I love that both Jade and Braxton find a love neither expected in this fun read. Braxton is a hitman, his work is mostly off page, and his feelings for Jade, the gal he rescued from an attempted alley-way rape, calls to him in unexpected ways. Jade has been told she's plain by her mother all her life. Any man she tried to date treated her as such, too. This has left her alone when she'd love to have a partner and family. She and Braxton have a sort-of relationship, to start, with great heat, but it moves on to a forever kind of love, quick enough ;P He's intense but rather romantic and Jade is accepting and loving. It's a great combo and I enjoyed following them to their HEA :D

5/5
Beautiful
Written by De'Anna on 1st May 2025

Fate usually gets what she wants and she had put two people together that generally their paths wouldn’t ever have crossed. Jade is such a sweet soul I wanted to give her a hug telling her to hold on she grew up with a mom who was cruel in my opinion but did prepare her for the world, she was called boring, plain, bland she tried dating hoping someone would look past her plainness and the last date had her heading home a little later than she liked and she is attacked but saved by a knight in shinning amor. Braxton sexy as all get out with a past that makes you want to hug him, kick every adults a** that failed them all as kids raised in the system where he was used, abused, disfigured and the moment he hears a scream he knows it is one of fear stepping in to save the women not realizing that one act would change both their paths The attraction is there the moment he saves her and she wakes up to him never really seeing his scars but seeing the man behind them thrusting them into a stalker sort of relationship he watches, making sure she is safe and she miss him but will it be enough for them to open up with their truths, will she accept all of him including his job, will they find something that will allow him to walk away from it all, and can the two unlikely people find peace, happiness?

5/5
Great read
Written by Rani on 1st May 2025

A quick read that I enjoyed a lot. I really liked both Braxton and Jade and the way they just fit together.

5/5
Great story
Written by HDG on 1st May 2025

A wonderful story and I enjoyed Jade and Braxton's story. They have a strong attraction. These two are perfect for each other.

4/5
Plain Jade
Written by Vievie on 1st May 2025

Braxton and Jade - I love these 2 together. He is cold hearted but Jade opens and warms his heart and he can’t keep away from her. He sees her beauty and she sees his heart. Lovely read.

5/5
So good!
Written by Mistie Best on 1st May 2025

Loved Jade and Braxton! Braxton rescues Jade and plans to just walk away after that but finds himself drawn to her. I love his inner monologue and love how no matter what he tells himself, he keeps coming back. Such a sweet story!

4/5
Jade and Braxton
Written by Doris on 1st May 2025

As the title suggests Jade is a regular simple woman who doesn’t have any family or friends. She sticks to herself after so many disastrous dates. Then one-night changes everything and Braxton comes to her rescue. Braxton usually isn’t the rescuing type of guy since he is a hired killer. These two couldn’t stay away from each other no matter what the consequences. They do find a HEA in all of this and gives hope to all the “regular” women out there.

4/5
Enjoyable
Written by Maria M on 1st May 2025

This is an author I have been reading a lot of recently Really enjoyed this quick read Great characterisation and really enjoyed their story.

4/5
Jade and Braxton
Written by SeahawkGirl on 1st May 2025

This is reminiscent of an older Sam Crescent book. Jade has been told her whole life that she is not attractive. This started with her mother. Jade has accepted that this is her fate in life and she will not ever have love or a family of her own. Ironically enough Jade works in a cosmetics store and does not seem to use the products to highlight her best features. Braxton is scarred up and prefers to keep in the shadows. He is a well-known assassin for hire. He saves Jade from an attack and attempted rape. Jade is not put off by his scars. Braxton is attracted to Jade and how she sees him. This book ended well but it was not one of my favorites from Sam.

5/5
Love does change a man.
Written by Redfaeryrose on 1st May 2025

The story is about a female main character (FMC) who is described as plain Jade. Despite being plain, she catches the attention of the male main character (MMC), who is a bad man. The FMC leads a conventional life, while the MMC's life is dangerous. However, something brings them together, and the story becomes interesting from there. It is curious how the MMC keeps returning to the FMC even if he doesn't want to. Love has the power to change a man, and this is evident in the story.

5/5
Awesome read
Written by Laura Ann on 1st May 2025

Jade Newton knows that she is plain looking. Her mother, and every guy she has been on a date with has said so. None of the men saw her as attractive, plus the fact that her life is boring to most people. She is 30 years old and a virgin. One night, after a horrible date, she walks the few blocks home and is attacked by a guy who drags her off into the alley. She screams and fights and is hurt and is saved by a very dangerous man. Braxton has a very scary skill set. He is drawn to Jade and finds himself checkin on her. In the beginning I was in an uproar. I wanted to punch something because I was so angry at how Jade was treated on the date and then afterwards. Braxton impressed me. Plus, he is one scary dude. I found the book fascinating from both of their perspectives. I really liked that the book showed that there is someone for everyone. That Jade and Braxton were perfect for each other after some obstacles. The book was steamy once it got to that point. It was just awesome. Plus, finding out what made Braxton the way he is, was just both empowering and made me cry. I can’t wait to read more set in this world.

5/5
Plain Jade
Written by Barbara W on 1st May 2025

Jade and Braxton are two lost souls destined for one another. Both think they ate not worthy of love. Jade is plain, boring and always rejected. She is sweet, innocent and pure everything that Braxton is not. Braxton is a scarred killer. He is mean, cruel and vicious. He has nothing in life to lose…or so he thinks. I love how possessive, protective and dominant Braxton. I also live how accepting of him Jade is. Great read.

5/5
Enthralling
Written by vickymeowmeow on 1st May 2025

Such an unusual couple with an odd, awkward path to love. It drew me in and kept me coming back to see what would happen next. Sex was spicy, well described with some crude language and very powerful. Definitely add it to the relationship. I really enjoyed how he kept trying to stay away and every time was the last time. I found it very entertaining. This is one I would definitely reread.

4/5
On The Edge Of My Chair....
Written by thischickloves2read! on 1st May 2025

He's a bad man but no so bad just kinda bad..... I loved reading this story it offers romance, laughter and drama. This is a well written book from a different perspective. This book may have triggers for some ---but overall job well done Sam Crescent.

4/5
They were made for each other
Written by EPM on 1st May 2025

Braxton is a fixer, not exactly a hitman, but kills people and has no connections in his life. Jade is plain and boring (what other people have constantly told hers so that is what she believes), she goes on dates but has never had a boyfriend. Braxton rescues her, there is something about her that calla to him, and though he tries to resist, he keeps coming back to her. A quick read, I did enjoy it, but not as much as many of the other books by Sam Crescent that I have read.

5/5
Great Story
Written by Court050 on 1st May 2025

Sam Crescent books never disappoints and this one is right up there. I love that Jade is not part of Braxton world, but she will be. Very entertaining, page turner, I wish it were another 100 pages so I can read more about them. But thats ok its still a great story.

5/5
Not the classic Instalove romance and HEA
Written by Sarah ES on 1st May 2025

This book was so different than expected!! Between the antihero and the self proclaimed plain girl there was nothing inspiring about either character AT FIRST!! Then of course Mr Tall Dark and Mysterious saves Jade, and from there the whole story becomes much more interesting. While the couple in no way experiences a typical love story they do get their HEA in the end. I kind of like the unexpected way this book started and continued.

5/5
Jade and her mystery man
Written by Maleficent on 1st May 2025

Jade has been told by everyone in her life that she is not pretty, and not interesting to a man. After the end of another failed date, in a long line of them, she decides it is time to give up. On the way home she is attacked by a man, she tries to fight him off by he knocks her out. Braxton is not a good man, but when he hears the woman scream, he cannot help himself from intervening. He is not prepared when she wakes and starts asking questions, he does not answer most of them, including his name. He thinks he can just walk away but he keeps returning to Jade. This pair finding each other under unusual circumstance, is just what each other need. He sees the gem that is Jade.

5/5
Great read
Written by YAZ3885 on 1st May 2025

I absolutely Loved this book,what a page turner. Brixton and Jade’s journey is intense and so romantic. He is drawn to Jade and can't let her go. Will he overcome his demons and stay?

5/5
Another great book by this author!
Written by Kimmijane on 1st May 2025

I enjoyed this book a lot! Poor Jade, who everyone thinks is ugly and boring meets Braxton after he saves her from being raped. Neither one can stop thinking about the other. This is a short book with lots of heat and heart!

5/5
Plain Jade
Written by Iva on 1st May 2025

Braxton is for hire....he solve dificcult problems. He doesn´t have emotions...adn when he hears woman screams...whe is compelled to hel her..even if he doesn´t know wy. When he rescue her from her attacker...we helps her...for him it is one time help....but there is something about her...that he just can´t forget about her..she is plain..nothing special...but he is returning to her again and again..

5/5
Good Book!!
Written by Amy J on 1st May 2025

I really enjoyed reading Plain Jade. This was actually a quick read for me once I started it. Jade was in luck when Braxton came along and Braxton kept coming back for more. The chemistry between them was super HOT too!!

4/5
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Written by Laura S. on 1st May 2025

She's plain (or so her mom told her), and he is scarred and unapproachable, not sure why he bothered to save her in the alley. But just maybe they were meant for more, to be more for each other! Sam Crescent has a way of bringing together improbable people, and letting readers peek under their skin to make us see that the antihero of the story might not really be a bad guy, no matter his looks or occupation, and that the somewhat drab, quiet heroine may be more than she appears. This is a well told story of 2 halves making a whole, and finding MORE with each other rather than alone.

4/5
Loved it
Written by RhondaVB on 1st May 2025

When Braxton saves Jade from being attacked, he tries to forget her because he is a very bad man. Of course you know that won't work. I adored Jade....she was sweet and kind. Braxton takes care of dirty stuff that no one wants to do so he thinks he doesn't need to be around her except that she has worked her way under his skin. When he finally realizes that he loves her, it was great! Loved the story and loved both characters!

5/5
Beauty is more than skin deep
Written by Luv2Read17 on 1st May 2025

Immediately the reader is drawn to Jade and her inner struggles with others' outward opinions of her beauty. Braxton has his own struggles with his appearance which have left him with an interesting career choice. Together, these two just work.

5/5
Danger & Love--Great book
Written by Andrea R on 1st May 2025

I want you, I don't want you, I can't have you--all this in one danger laced book--I simply love each offering I get to read from this author--author is truly gifted. This book shows that all heroines don't have to be perfect to be loved as our over the top public sometimes think--must read (as I think all this authors book are)

4/5
as promised
Written by Jen_ on 1st May 2025

This delivered as promised. I kept thinking that I shouldn't like Braxton, a little like Jade, but couldn't help it. Thankfully he was safely tucked away between the pages. Well done for making him sympathetic even before revealing his backstory and his redemption. Be warned the story is dark story with alpha-hero, or perhaps more correctly an alpha antihero that ends in a HEA with lots of steam along the way.

4/5
Not so plain
Written by AllyMcGarry52 on 1st May 2025

I loved that Jade is essentially a jaded character. She's been downtrodden, hurt, and made to feel ugly. It's lucky for her that fate took the hand of placing her in the hands of Braxton. Braxton is equally jaded, his face had taken some serious punishment and now this not-so-plain Jade is something he can't get out of his head. It is a short, very intricate love story. I enjoyed it.

5/5
Great
Written by Sua on 1st May 2025

When Jade gets saved by Braxton, they both develop a strange relationship as Braxton wants to keep her at a distance due to his profession. It was sweet to see how drawn they were to each other and how there was a bit of lightness to the story as Braxton had a rough side to him.

5/5
Perfect match
Written by Bookbunny on 1st May 2025

Jade Newton was no one special. Her mother always told her she was just plain. Failed dates and being invisible was all her life. When she is almost abducted and is assaulted a dark stranger is her savior. Braxton doesn’t see anything good in the world. There are always those trying to take from others. He is muscle for hire. When he hears a woman's scream he knows something is not right. Saving Jade was just a one time thing. But something about her draws him in. She isn’t plain to him and she doesn’t fear the man with scars. I love when we have just ordinary people that think they are nothing special but in fact are. Honestly, being invisible to others is a blessing. Granted Jade almost really got assaulted worse. Thank goodness Braxton was around. He sees her as a rare gem and that is how every woman she be. Jade defiantly isn’t plain. She is perfect. He isn't such a bad man. And when you read about his past, you can understand why.

4/5
Plain Jade
Written by MJWilson45 on 1st May 2025

I liked the book. The main female character Jade was relatable. Jade was told her whole life she was plain and boring. Braxton was a hitman. Their two worlds collided the night Jade was attacked and Braxton heard her scream. After saving Jade Braxton couldn't officially walk away from her. It was fast paced. I found myself rooting for Braxton even though he wasn't a good guy.

5/5
Jade and Braxton
Written by CarKar on 1st May 2025

Although this story could have been pared down a bit, I skimmed through some of the repetitive sex scenes. I loved everything else about it. Jade and Braxton’s awkward dialogue made me laugh at times. I felt like Braxton’s past could have been showcased earlier because it gave him depth. Loved his introduction to Jade’s boss. Well written and overall entertaining.

4/5
Stalker Romance
Written by Krissy 4ie on 1st May 2025

Jade lives a solitary life with no family or friends and has only her job at a cosmetic store to fill her days with some human connection outside of her usual routine. With yet another failed date to add to her long list of disappointments in the last five years, she finds herself attacked when walking home. Her screams draw the attention of a mysterious man who comes to her aid then patches her up and returns her safely home without ever sharing his name. Intrigued and confused by this mysterious man with no name, she can not get him off her mind and in turn her rescuer finds himself drawn to Jade repeatedly though he tries hard to fight the lure of her. He works in the shadows on the edge of society and knows that his connection to her threatens not only his safety but hers as well. Can they overcome their dark pasts and personal demons to find a true connection? This was a great story to read, and I enjoyed the push and pull of Jade and Braxton’s slowly building connection and their well-developed back stories. Sam Crescent has a unique gift for writing Alpha Male Romances, and I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy short romances with alpha energy and happy endings!

5/5
Braxton and Jade
Written by Angela F on 1st May 2025

I loved this unconventional Romance. Jade grabbed my heart right off. Told by everyone she wasn't pretty or memorable even by her mother. Jade is strong and resilient and gets rescued by Braxton one night after a disastrous date. Braxton and Jade both find something in each other that they've both needed. You will love this one and I loved the ending and Epilogue so much! Great quick read!!!

5/5
Plain Jade
Written by Amd2662 on 1st May 2025

Jade/Braxton. Cashier/Contract killer. Plain/Scarred. Assaulted. Beaten. Attempted rape. Rescued. Protected. Possessive. Dangerous. Violent. Attraction. Taboo. Affection. Virgin. Consensual. Acceptance. Wonderful characters and endearing story. Love. HEA. Entertaining,

4/5
Braxton, problem solver and Jade, boring ... inner beauty meets the beast
Written by Kindle Distracted on 1st May 2025

Jade is boring, and has just given up on trying to be anything else. Accosted in a dark alley, her rescuer is a gun for hire, a nameless scarred hero ... at least to Jade. At least until he takes her innocence and leaves. This is the tale of a man who excels at his job trying to avoid changing his life, and a woman who wishes life could be different. Very enjoyable, although the ending was a race to the finish and felt unresolved ... after all, what was his surname!

5/5
Enjoyed
Written by Alexis H on 1st May 2025

Jade and Braxton. Mystery man saves Jade from an attack is a dark alley. Braxton, who is a tough hit man, finds his heart for the very first time when it comes to the innocent Jade. HEA ending!

4/5
One date that changed her life
Written by Eve, one page at a time on 1st May 2025

Plain Jade is an suspenseful dark broody romance. Jade is 30 years old, she lives alone and works selling cosmetics. She is lonely and longing for connection to another person. After another failed date she is violently attacked and is saved by a stranger. Braxton is also alone in life moving through aimlessly with no clear direction. He saves Jade and can’t seem to get her out of his mind. After discovering Jade was still a virgin he flees into the night, knowing he is not a good man and can not give her what she deserves. It was the continuous struggle of Braxton and his pulling away after reconnecting with her on several intimate occasions that I find lacking. Book does end in an HEA

5/5
Nice book
Written by Diana A on 1st May 2025

I love this kind of stories, and this one was really good, but I just miss a little bit of more drama, I know it was intentionally, but Jane should have been less pushover, she was suffering by missing him for weeks and suddenly everything was fine...and then again the same!!! I mean it is a good book, don't get me wrong, but could have been more groveling from him.

5/5
Enjoyed the story
Written by Jill G on 1st May 2025

Rating 4.5 I enjoyed the story and I loved the fact that his name was a mystery for awhile. I love the strength that Jade found in herself after losing her parents and basically being alone. Braxton was good for Jade and he felt a strong connection to her. The story is well written and entertaining. I was glad that none of the bad touched her after he saved her in the beginning. It’s a good story and worth reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and are voluntarily leaving a review.

5/5
Jade and Braxton
Written by Michelle E on 1st May 2025

Jade is verbally abused by her mom and blends into the background. She tires dating, but has bad experiences. After leaving the most recent bad date she is walking home and on her way home is attacked. Braxton hears a woman scream and saves her. He is a hitman with scars and a difficult childhood. He sees the beauty in Jade and wants to keep her safe and follows/stalks her to ensure her safety. He becomes obsessed and finally can't stay away. The story is well written with steamy scenes and a possessive, obsessive alpha male.

4/5
Plain Jade
Written by Karen99 on 1st May 2025

He Was A Killer Nobody ever wanted to be with her! She was plain, boring until the day he saved her! Braxton was dangerous, he didn’t do commitments but after saving Jade, he couldn’t stay away from her. He became her stalker, hiding in the shadows to protect her until the day he couldn’t resist her any longer. Ooh! A dark themed read about two people who shouldn’t be together but cannot resist each other and find their own HEA.

5/5
Great story
Written by PHOENIX96 on 1st May 2025

Braxton had just finished a hit when he heard the screams and came to the rescue of Jade, who had been attacked after another failed date. Braxton knows he should keep his distance she doesn't belong in his dark world but he can't let go. When his two worlds collide he'll do anything to keep her safe and his. Well written, the story hooks ypu from the start. With steamy scenes, a posessive hero, desires, and more.

5/5
Enjoyable
Written by MrsKissmas on 2nd Apr 2024

Plain Jade By Sam Crescent Jade Newton is thirty years old and never had a decent date in her life. After having been told her whole life that she is plain and boring, not beautiful or likely to be ever wanted she still tries to date, to fund her happily ever after but is unlucky in love. After another disastrous date she is attacked and rescued by Braxton. Braxton is everything she never knew she needed it wanted and Jade quickly becomes the centre of Braxton's dangerous world. He can't keep away from her but also struggles to stay. I loved this story so much and loved Braxton even if at times I wanted to shake him lol. It was so well written but emotional too. I felt for Jade so much, to be told all your life even by those who are supposed to love and protect you that you are nothing special was just so very sad, I know she felt is was setting her up to not have false hope but my heart broke for her. As for Braxton his back story was also heartbreaking and you could feel so much as to why he acted the way he did at times once you knew the truth. If ever there were two characters destined to find happiness and to fall in love and most of all be loved it was Jade and Braxton. I adored them both and am glad that I got to read their story and I know you will too. Happy Reading. 5 out of 5 stars Please note that I was given an arc of this book for my honest review which is exactly what I have given.