Review of Jack and Scarlett

[Bertha Jackson]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Jack and Scarlett" by Tyler Roberts.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Jack and Scarlett by Tyler Roberts takes you back to the 1970s, when fast cars, skimpily dressed girls, transistor radios, drugs, and rock and roll were common. Told in three parts, it tells the romance story of Jack and Scarlett, who come from two different worlds. Jack is your typical long-haired, womanizing bad boy who rides a Harley motorcycle, is a hard drinker, and uses drugs. When he was abandoned by his parents when he was eight years old, Jack soon learned that the only person he could count on was himself. On the other hand, Scarlett has faith in God and comes from a wealthy family that cares what their neighbors will think about Jack’s long hair, Harley motorcycle, and rough exterior. Jack and Scarlett fall in love, but their many differences and other obstacles tear them apart. Can they overcome their differences and the obstacles they encounter? Does their love have a chance? Will they make the right choices when they come to life’s crossroads?

One of my favorite aspects about this book is that the author told Jack’s story first, then Scarlett’s, and then their combined story with minimal repetition. The characters were fully developed and accurately reflected the 1970s when strangers helped strangers, and gas was less than 50 cents a gallon. It was easy to feel and understand their emotions of love, betrayal, and mistrust, to name a few. They reminded me of the carefree days I experienced back then. I could easily visualize the demographics. For example, there was deep snow in the forests and mountains. A couple of concepts I took away from this story were that anger prevents you from moving forward, and to really know someone, you need to know what they are like on the inside and not what their outside persona says about them.

Although there were some violent scenes, nothing about this book was anything I considered negative. I can confidently state that a professional editor has edited this book because it only had four minor mistakes. This is a well-written and fast-paced book that I enjoyed reading. For this reason, the positive aspects discussed above, as well as the many lessons about having faith in God, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Christian readers who are fans of the Religious Romance genre are the ones I recommend this book to because religion plays a significant role. You should avoid this book if religious beliefs and non-borderline profanity offend you.

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[Seetha E]

A couple of concepts I took away from this story were that anger prevents you from moving forward, and to really know someone, you need to know what they are like on the inside and not what their outside persona says about them.

This narrative sounds like a typical good girl-bad boy story that is presented well with fast-paced writing that takes you back to the 1970's. With a focus on paying attention to one's inner self and faith, I feel the book will appeal to readers of religious romance. I am hoping for a happy ending for Jack and Scarlet.
Appreciate your to-the-point review that provides enough information to the prospective reader.

[Williams Jaden]

Tyler Roberts' Jack and Scarlett is a captivating romance set in the rebellious 1970s, exploring the unlikely relationship between Jack, a rugged bad boy, and Scarlett, a faith-driven girl from a wealthy family. Their love faces numerous challenges, from their contrasting lifestyles to societal expectations, raising the question of whether their bond can survive.