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Retreat (The Getaway Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jay Crownover (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Every once in a while, you need to get away from it all.

I was a woman on the edge, shaken and shattered after a breakup that felt like it tore my entire world apart.
My best friend, sick of watching me drown in misery and melancholy, harassed me until I agreed to go with her on a week-long wilderness retreat.

She promised days spent bonding and getting in touch with our inner bad-asses. It was supposed to be all about the two of us roughing it and making do with the bare minimum. She assured me we were going to be pushed to our limits in ways that were unimaginable. Neither one of us could have ever guessed just how right she was.

Nowhere in the glossy brochure did it say anything about the fact I was going to have to battle the insufferable but deliciously rugged and sexy trail guide instead of the elements. The brochure also forgot to mention the part that warned when you left civilization behind, there was no place to pack your inhibitions and fears.

I was told that I would be facing a week where the only thing I should expect was the unexpected. However, no one mentioned that I was going to have to fight for my life…and my heart as soon as I ventured into the unknown.

I was a pro at hiding from my feelings but when it came time to face a real threat, one that could change everything, I learned I was more of a no surrender, no retreat kind of girl.

Retreat is a standalone novel, the first in the Getaway series which centers on the hardheaded and brokenhearted Warner brothers and the women that dare to love them.
These boys are very good at putting the wild in wilderness.
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Jay Crownover is the International and multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Marked Men Series, The Saints of Denver Series, and The Point and Breaking Point Series. Her books can be found translated in many different languages all around the world. She is a tattooed, crazy haired Colorado native who lives at the base of the Rockies with her awesome dogs. This is where she can frequently be found enjoying a cold beer and Taco Tuesdays. Jay is a self-declared music snob and outspoken book lover who is always looking for her next adventure, between the pages and on the road. Feel free to email me at: JayCrownover@gmail.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MT3IMGJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jay Crownover LLC (27 December 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 825 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
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Jay Crownover is the International and multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Marked Men series, The Saints of Denver series, the Point and Breaking Point series. Her books can be found translated in many different languages all around the world. She is a tattooed, crazy haired Colorado native who lives at the base of the Rockies with her awesome dogs. This is where she can frequently be found enjoying a cold beer and Taco Tuesdays, as well as live music and terrible TV shows. Jay is a self-declared music snob and outspoken book lover who is always looking for her next adventure, between the pages and on the road.

You can email Jay at: JayCrownover@gmail.com

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kes
5.0 out of 5 stars Books you can’t put down
Reviewed in Australia on 13 May 2020
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I only discovered this author recently but I am attempting to read every single book. They just keep getting better. I could not put this book down and had to read all night to finish it. Then I’ll read it again. Dialogue plot and characters that resonate. Wow.
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Ann
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars
Reviewed in Australia on 22 January 2019
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This was my first Jay Crownover novel a romantic suspense no less, a genre that I don't normally read as I'm a bit of a wuss when it comes to yucky suspense-y type stuff. I just wo-manned up a skim read those bits, overall I enjoyed the story.
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TracyReads
5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy good book
Reviewed in Australia on 5 February 2017
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This book was a total change from the other books I've read by Jay but it was crazy good. A real adventure full of characters I loved and want to read more of. But the best part was Leo and Cy. OMG they were amazing together! Loved the story, loved the characters, loved the ending (hated it too because it meant the book was over) and I'm really looking forward to reading some more 'cowboy' books from Jay.
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Chuckles
5.0 out of 5 stars Ride'm cowboy
Reviewed in Australia on 12 January 2019
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I loved this first book in The Getaway series. I read it in one afternoon. I loved the chemistry between Leo and Cy. I loved Leo's loyalty and her spirit. A great story, I can't wait to read the next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Retreat
Reviewed in Australia on 16 July 2019
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Once again crownover doesnt disappoint. Great mix of romance and drama. Great Alpha men and brave and beautiful women. Thankyou.
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Janelle Pilgrim
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great read from Jay!
Reviewed in Australia on 1 January 2017
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Wow! I love Jays books and this is no exception. Totally different but also the same, if that is understandable. Well worth the read. Can't wait for Ems story!
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tash
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book once again by Jay
Reviewed in Australia on 29 December 2016
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Amazing book once again by Jay. I didn't want the book to end. If u love jays other books then u must read this the characters are as good as the marked men characters not sure who i love more. looking forward to the next in the series.
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Amanda Drummond
5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down
Reviewed in Australia on 2 January 2017
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Wow, this was my first Jay Crownover book and can I say what a book to start on! I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down! Can't wait for the next book in the series and to throw myself into some of the other series! Amazing!
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Hellencol
5.0 out of 5 stars Mais um sucesso!
Reviewed in Brazil on 2 February 2020
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Mais uma maravilhosa história de Jay. A gente ri, a gente chora, a gente sente medo e, claro, se apaixona pelo casal principal e por todos em volta, e ainda fica tentando imaginar qual vai ser o próximo a ter sua história contada para nós! Vale todas as 5 estrelas que dei, e se tivesse mais uma, daria mais uma também!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 swoony stars!
Reviewed in the United States on 7 January 2017
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His lips hit my temple as he lifted the hand splayed across my ribs to settle over my racing heart.
“Destroyed, Sunshine. This is what it feels like to be destroyed.”

Dust off those cowboy boots and head out to Wyoming and prepare to fall in love with the unlucky in love but very delectable Warner men from Jay Crownover’s new Getaway Series! ‘Cause oh boy, didn’t we just fall head over heels for ‘not quite a cowboy’, Cy Warner. What a man. A very sexy, alpha and beautiful man!

As soon as we saw the cover for Retreat we felt compelled to check it out and we were hooked. It’s been 5 years since we picked up a book by Jay Crownover and we couldn’t help but admire how much her writing has grown during that time. It was fabulous! We highlighted a passage on nearly every page, such was the stirring beauty of this authors words which we greedily devoured.

“I like it better when you smile.”
“Haven’t had much reason to do so until you came crashing into my life, Sunshine.”

What a wonderful story Retreat was and what a terrific introduction to a series we want more of already! Retreat is a story of self-discovery and second chances that had our hearts racing throughout, whether it be with the suspense and thrills that hit us midway through the story, the sheer tangible passion between Cy and Leora (Leo), or from the absolute romance between the loyal, rugged, gruff, masculine alpha with a loving heart, a hidden vulnerability and a deep seated sense of responsibility, and the gorgeous Leo who had become disenfranchised with herself after a failed relationship had her questioning herself and shattering her confidence. Everything about this romance spoke to our hearts. A sexy, at times thrilling, and always heart-warming romance!

‘His story made my own seem silly and insignificant by comparison and suddenly I knew the bruises on my heart were nothing compared to the scars slashed on his.’

There were a few surprises and some really teary emotional moments in Retreat, and honestly, we don’t think it’s possible to have swooned any more than we did towards the end of this book! Pick us up off the floor! And the chemistry between Leo and Cy! These two were ridiculously hot together! They practically melted our Kindles with one of THE hottest shower scenes we’ve read! Bloody hell it was combustible. The setting, the passion, the romance, the suspense, the absolute beauty of a man who had sacrificed his heart and happiness out of a sense of duty and a woman who never thought it was possible to love and be loved, had our hearts soaring.

“Women like you don’t have to try and destroy things, Leo. You just do, because men like me aren’t strong enough to stay away and we end up wanting things the other isn’t capable of giving.”

Whilst this story does occur over a short time span, and normally we prefer feelings to build a little longer, it didn’t bother us as their feelings came across as completely real and genuine. Both Leo and Cy were mature, had suffered heartache and knew how to communicate. There was no uncommunicative crap between them and so the intensity of their feelings was believable and honest. We really did experience the romance, love and emotion between them both.

“Love isn’t logical or reasonable. Our hearts make no sense.”

We adored every character and reveled in the friendship between Leo and Emrys. Em was a loyal and loving friend who had singlehandedly brought Leo out of a dark phase when her confidence, self-worth and trust had been rocked following a break up with a man who wasn’t who he appeared to be and her own past insecurities. Bottom line; Leo wasn’t happy with her life and it was at Em’s insistence they get away from it all for a one week trek on a ranch in Wyoming. This trip would serve to be life changing for them both in very different ways. We were completely consumed in Cy and Leo’s story and we found a book boyfriend who’ll be hard to beat in 2017. KA fans, we think you’ll love this one! Pick this one up and let the swooning commence! Sigh…our hearts are still swooning!
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Julie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fall back in love with cowboys in this 5 star read
Reviewed in Canada on 29 December 2016
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Surprise book by Jay Crownover? Hell Yeah! I was sooo happy when she announced this to us that I was jumping up and down with excitement.

When I woke up this morning, I could finally buy it, started it and finished in less than a day. You get sucked right into the story from the very first lines.

The reason for that is because Jay created characters that just get to you. Leo is a girl with a broken heart, a broken trust and a broken confidence. She got burned badly and her best friend has gotten her to agreed to an outdoor adventure for a change of scenery. If she didn't expect much from this trip besides making her best friend happy, she quickly realized she was wrong when she met Cyrus.

Cyrus is the not-so-cowboy she butts head most of the beginning of the book and rest of the book if we are honest lol, but the chemistry between them is off the chart. From the beginning you can tell that something is growing between them and I loved that both of them sort of had closed-hearts because as the story went on, they slowly opened to each other as they spilled drops of their pasts.

Both have experiences that can be related to everyone and I think that's what made this book such an easy and entertaining read. Even if you didn't live exactly what they did, you can easily see yourself through experiences that burned you. Leo's thoughts and reactions spoke to me in volume and I didn't even live the kind of burn she went through but her fears can be interpreted for so many different heartaches. Cyrus' past explained so much of his attitude and you just want him to get the happiness he deserves. And I believe every girl should get a Cyrus. Jay like always made sure we would all be swooning over her men.

I really liked how Leo and Cy both grew somewhat in the book. Jay showed with their growth how it's not always easy to put the past and doubts behind, but if you work at it, it's always worth it in the end.

Jay created not only main characters we can relate to and understand, but she also created other characters that were filling out the story perfectly. Some you will love from the get-go and others that will slowly get to you. I don't think this story would have been the same without them and I'm really looking forward to seeing them again in the future books.

This is a new series by Jay that I'm just looking forward to read the next ones to come. I'm highly recommend this book. You will find it all in this series for your reading pleasure.
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Julie Kirby
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot sexy not quite cowboys!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2017
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Well that was a roller coaster of a ride, can I have a not quite a cowboy please.

And I would have read your shopping list too...

I really enjoyed this story, somewhat different to your other work, but still so sexy, it had you reahing for more than chocolate and wine.

The path of tru love is not a very straight one, but with the right gentle persuasion love can be as wide as the mountain span in Montana, as high as the tallest building in San Fran and as explosive as the biggest 4th July celebrations.

We get a very insecure, unsure, introverted woman who had been hurt hard, being dragged to an outdoor adventure vacation. BUT she Leona, has a sassy streak, she gives in and goes along with Emrys to the Dude Rance, for a change of scenery, only to be disappointed that where they were was not wall to wall cowboys.

I loved how she was being put in her place immediately, how she actually enjoyed ruffling a certain hot sexy mans feathers.

The close bond between Leo and Em was unbreakable, they both really were there for each other in ways above and beyone the realms of friendship.

The Brothers: Cyrius, Sutton and Lane were sexy hot smoldering walking pieces of art, but with an extra chromasome - namely one for protection. They were very adept men, capable of handling their guests at the ranch, all three had very different personalities, but all had a unique sibling bond.

The Brooding older brother with a grudge to bear.
The protective middle brother with a fatherly edge to him
The cheeky younger brother with a penchant of poking the bear.

Absolutely adored how Leo and Cy were in total denial, but wern't afraid to take what they both wanted and whilst it all happened over a fairly short period of time, their story was one cery sexy, exhilarating and gripping thrill of a read

Two people who shouldnt fit, but worked so well, I was conjuring up ways to make them stay together after the vacation.

The vacation was one busy, thrilling edge of your seat suspense, and very hard to put down, you found yourself willing to finish to see how it all pans out, but also savouring this great and unique story.

Some parts were hard going with some very serious subject matter but told beautifully.

A fantastic 5 stars for a fantastic story, and I can't wait for the next story to make it's way to my kindle.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top-Unterhaltung!
Reviewed in Germany on 13 January 2017
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Spannend und gut geschrieben, sympathische Protagonisten, wer möchte nicht so einen "Cowboy" als Mann! Freue mich schon auf die weiteren Geschichten, die hoffentlich folgen werden!
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