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Chasing Casey

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Two men. One woman. One impossible choice.

AJ Morello resides in darkness. Tortured by regrets, tormented by nightmares. He stole my heart with his brooding gaze and filthy mouth, but half of it wasn't mine to give.

Austin Krehley lives in the light. The ranch hand on my family's farm, the man who will always own a part of me. I vowed to love him forever, but that was a promise impossible to keep.

Torn between two men, I find myself bounded by a future that awaits and a past that won't let go.

It should have been easy. Girl meets boy. Girl falls in love. They both live happily ever after.

But, unfortunately, this isn't that kind of story.

**this is a stand-alone story**

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First published January 16, 2017

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Jane Anthony

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Jane Anthony is a USA Today best-selling author of contemporary/new adult romance & women’s fiction. A reader proclaimed “queen of angst�, she approaches tough subjects with a gritty voice that tugs on your heart and leaves you breathless.

Jane gives a bit of herself and her quirky knowledge in each novel by incorporating her love of music through a book-specific playlist and adding things uniquely Jane to the plot, like her crazy family or '80s trivia. When she’s not busy being mom or Mrs. A, you'll find her at a concert, lost in a book, or watching horror movies with her husband.

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Profile Image for Cat.
2,023 reviews1 follower
August 18, 2019
Absolutely Brilliant !!!
I really loved this book, now I don't usually like Love triangles they completely frustrate me,and I hate being torn between two heroes.
Two men who are very different but have one woman in common Casey.
A.J. is her present
Austin is her past..The question is who will Casey choose.?
A.J.had my heart there was no problem for me to choose..lol..this story just blew my mind ,beautifully written it will keep you on your toes and captivated right from the very start. You will be so engrossed with all the hotness and surprises that you will forget everything around you.
A phenomenal read,that I highly recommend.
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201 reviews20 followers
August 4, 2017
Chasing Casey, is best read after Jane Anthony's book, Secrets and Promises.

AJ is a witty but hard to love Jersey boy, and Casey is an easy to like country girl. So what happens when you take the girl out of the country, or the boy out of city? You get a story and I love it. The depth of these characters is real, and I love them! Each of their pasts tugged at my heart and left me torn because I found it easy to sympathize with their struggles to move on. I can't say much else without spoiling this book for you but I am happy I went into it blind, there's something's worth not knowing before hand.

I had no idea how much I was going to like this book. It's no secret now that I love it, if you like books that play your emotions and won't be quickly forgotten then this HEA is a win.
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424 reviews15 followers
January 16, 2017
****CONTAINS SPOILERS****

After reading Kade who I might have just crushed on a little bit, I though AJ would have nothing on him. Man was I so wrong I’m in love with yet another of Jane’s sexy hot characters. You can read this as a stand-a-lone but I would definitely read Secrets and Promises first to get an insight into the life of AJ. In this book you get the lovable characters from Secrets and Promises and some new ones, I might have a real strong dislike for one of them named Austin.

Casey is the quiet girl next door type but can give AJ the ride of his life, which is great for AJ because he likes to bang hard!

AJ Morello is 26 everyone in his life is moving on, his sister Jillian is married to his best friend and business partner Jameson. AJ has been left running his dads family business fixing cars. His passion in life was drumming but thanks to choices from his past, that’s not much of an option for him now. He still enjoys his music at The Wreck which supplies him with his revolving door of one night stands. He needs a woman that will stick with him through the good & bad times and love him for who he is. The wreck has a new barmaid she looks like an angel all blond hair, blue eyes and AJ is a goner he chases her down with his cheesy come on lines. She caves eventually and life is looking sweet for them both. Then a phone call ends it all and Casey’s back off to Texas. AJ’s life is with his family but he can’t get Casey out of his head. Time for a visit in the middle of nowhere.

Casey Grainger has just got a bartender's job at The wreck, thanks to her hot mess friend Marisa. It's not her first choice of work because she has to put up with the selfish arrogant musicians. She never expected to see the hottest guy with dark hair, grey eyes, dressed all in black, ball cap on his head and wearing work boots to walk through the door and making a bee line for her. But he’s the sound tech guy AJ. AJ worms his way into her thoughts with his cheesy lines. She gets to know the real AJ, they share a few great months together then she finds out she has to return to Texas. Casey’s not told him everything about her past, her ex Austin being the main thing that she regretting leaving behind when her life turned into a nightmare. Her past is about to collide with her future, Austin is hotter than he used to be and there’s still that spark there. She’s still with AJ but it’s hard with the distance between them. AJ visits and it doesn’t go to plan.

The Epilogue shows you into the future, but where will go their separate ways living in the places they call home where their hearts are?
Will they drift further apart with the help of Austin?
Will they both get the HEA they both deserve?
90 reviews
January 8, 2017
Wow! This book blew me away! I have to say Jane you're amazing! I can't say enough about this wonderfully written sweet and sexy book. Chasing Casey touched about every emotion in me. If you liked Secrets and Promises then you're going to love Chasing Casey! Before I read this Jane ask who I would choose if I had to pick between a Cowboy and a Rocker/Mechanic? Let's just say my choice was wrong! Casey has a very difficult decision to make. In Secrets and Promises we met AJ Morello. He is Jillian's older overprotective brother and co-owner of the family business.

AJ is a 26 year old handsome all around good guy. He has always dedicated his life to working hard and taking care of his sister. He hasn't spent much time dating in the past. Now that Jillian has married AJ's best friend Jamison he's able to live a little. When AJ set his eyes on the beautiful new bartender he couldn't get her off his mind. He is determined to get to know her better.

Casey Grainger is a quiet but tough girl from Texas. She's not looking for anything but friendship. Casey is trying to forget her past. She's just trying to stay busy with work but AJ is making that very difficult. Casey finally gives into going out with AJ and things heat up pretty fast. Things are looking great for them until Casey gets the devistating call about a death of a family member. Casey has to make the tough decision to leave AJ and go back to Texas to take care of business.

Austin is a handsome farmhand that has known Casey for years. Not only are they friends but they had been engaged before. Casey's ex made it very clear to her that he wants her back and will stop at nothing.

Casey is torn between her ex fiance that she's has a history with or AJ who is totally the opposite of her but has that special connection and pull.
Which one will she choose? AJ the sexy Rocker/Machanic with a heart of gold or Austin the handsome exfiance farmhand that she shares years of history with?

I love this book because it kept me guessing up until the very end. JANE YOU ROCK!!!

I received this ARC for an honest review.
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February 3, 2017
Jane always leaves me swooning with her words and with this new release, Chasing Casey, it's no different.

When I read Secrets & Promises, I fell hard for AJ, and now that we get to learn more about him, I must say, he's up there with some of my favorite male characters. I love how even though Casey tries to focus on her work, on just being friends, he doesn't take no for an answer. I mean, how can you say no to him?!

Casey is a strong female character, and I loved her so much! She's got her sights set on what she wants, but AJ just gets under her skin and slowly ebbs away at her walls.

This is a beautiful story that will have you riding a roller coaster of emotion. Do they get their HEA? Well, you'll just have to one click to find out!

Jane, congrats lady, you killed it!!!!!
Profile Image for Mackenzie  Raye.
69 reviews152 followers
December 29, 2016
~~~~~~~~~~~~~SPOILERS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Review for Chasing Casey
By Jane Anthony
5 Stars.

What can I say about AJ Morello? A stubborn, keep-it-all-inside man. Frist, you must read Secrets and Promises to enjoy wanting to slap him in the back of the head for his actions. Without his parents, it is up to him to give his sister away to his best friend in marriage. AJ took on responsibilities no boy of his age should have too; however, he protected and loved his sister unconditionally. With her getting married, he felt as if his life wasn’t the same. Alone. He chose to do what most men do when single. His love for music and bars gave him the perfect set-up for it. Well, that was until this blonde came into his life.
Casey changed his mood, sexual desires, and overall saved his pitiful life. Problems arose when her grandmother passed away forcing her to revisit her home country and digging up a past she kept hidden. After Jillian scolded his ass, AJ traveling thousands of miles and to a totally different world just to be with her. Intensions ran high. Foolish moves happened. An emergency sent him rushing home. Words with his sister were exchanged. She finally broke through to him. AJ’s soul yearned for the southern country gal.
You must read this book to find out just how sexy AJ is and to what lengths he will go to for love. I promise you will fall in love with the sexy fucker.
I received this book for an honest review. No money was exchanged.
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511 reviews48 followers
January 17, 2017
AJ we 1st met him in Secrets & Promises as the over protective brother of Jillian and best friend to Jamison. AJ is co-owner in their parents garage and sets up the bands at the local dive bar. Casey gets a job as bartender and She instantly catches AJ's eye. He is a sexy stand-up guy. This book is a love triangle as Casey has a love interest back home, Austin. Sometimes in a love triangle, you want one over the other very badly, and can tell which way the attention is going to fall but with the shared background between Casey and Austin. It created a lot of angst I couldn't tell who Casey was going to choose. Of course I was deeply routing for AJ. You will be torn, surprised, heated by AJ's sexiness and Laugh at his fun loving flirt. #TeamAJ!!
83 reviews
January 8, 2017
I received an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.

This was my introduction to this author and I'm very happy to say I'll be back for more if her other books are like this one. I was very much drawn in by the flow of the story, which is of paramount importance to me. The dialogue was realistic in it's cadence and I really enjoyed the character development as the story went on.

What's a girl to do when she has 2 gorgeous men who both want her? Does she move towards a future with the emotionally damaged AJ or does she look for a future with past love, Austin?

Jane Anthony will go on my 1-click list now as she has become a must read author.
AuthorÌý1 book12 followers
January 8, 2017
I'm usually all on board with a hot cowboy but this sexy rocker/mechanic won me over. Casey has many a issue in her past as does AJ. Watching these two work out the problems and get over the hurdles had me on the edge. I think I may have to say AJ is the top of my list for book boyfriends at the moment. He knows what he wants and isn't afraid to work for it. Gotta admire it in a man. Casey on the other hand needed to be smacked with a wake up call. Memories aren't all they're cracked up to be. Does she choose her old flame Austin or the new love AJ?? Let's just say it was an awesome read and I'll let you find that out!!
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1,701 reviews1 follower
August 17, 2019
Chasing Casey pulled hard on my heartstrings. Casey's a tough country girl trying to make it in the city. She's sworn off men but rocker/mechanic AJ slowly breaks down her walls. Their arousing whirlwind romance is put on hold when she is summoned to go back home.

Once home, her ex-fiance Austin reappears and is determined that Casey will be his once again. Does AJ let the odds and obstacles stacked against him keep him from Casey? Does he follow her and stake his own claim on her heart and soul? Or does Austin get the girl and her ranch?
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13.4k reviews156 followers
August 17, 2019
This is A.J. and Casey's story. This is a read that is just rich with complexities and emotions. I loved this couple. They were a wonderful combination of sweet and steamy. I felt that they were made for each other but the road to their HEA was far from easy trip. Expect plenty of emotional turmoil, drama and some twists along the way. This is my free and frank review.
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8 reviews1 follower
May 22, 2017
This is my first Jane Anthony read. I deffiently will be reading more of her books. I loved Chasing Casey I'm all about the sexy cowboys however Aj has made me fall for the sexy rocker mechanic types!!!! I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an awesome read!!!
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352 reviews3 followers
January 18, 2017
♡♡♡♡� 5 STAR REVIEW ♡♡♡♡�

AJ and Casey, two very different people with so much in common. Each one have demons they fight on a daily basis. As they get together AJ and Casey must learn to open their hearts and rely on each other to fight for their love. But as we know life always have a different game plan and is up to them to make it work.

Each and every page you read, this book will captivate you. Love, admiration, courage are just a few of the most intense feelings this two will take you. Their love is so powerful it will make you wish they were real and not fictional characters.

I strongly recommend this book.


I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.


43 reviews
March 13, 2017
Love

Thank you. First book I have read from you. You didn't disappoint. AJ and Casey such a good pair. I will absolutely recommend for reading.
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903 reviews14 followers
March 2, 2017
I really love AJ and Casey together they clicked straight away. They both needed someone desperately to love them. Casey is full of guilt for leaving her childhood sweetheart when she ran off with a musician, leaving her grandmother running the family farm. AJ runs the family car repair business, and worries about his sister and family.

AJ and Casey really hit off, and the relationship is going really strong when Casey has to go back to Texas. Casey and AJ were so good together, you could feel the chemistry coming of the page. I loved the book, there is more to story. I loved AJ he was so loyal to his family and Casey. This is the first book I read from this author, but it won’t be the last. I have to say I found Austin really creepy.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
Profile Image for Janine.
311 reviews1 follower
September 3, 2019
Read in the Sweetest Obsessions Collection.
Fairly well edited.

AJ meets Casey at the bar where they both work. They slowly begin to date and feelings form. However, Casey had a life and family back in Texas. When her grandmother dies and leaves her the ranch, Casey goes back home. Home includes her ex-fiance Austin. Will old flames rekindle? Will AJ let her go? Or, will he chase Casey to a different life than he's used to? Will Casey let the guilt of the past consume her, or will she choose to move forward with AJ?

Quick read. AJ hasn't dealt with a world of grief. Instead, he's shouldered responsibility and just kept moving forward. Casey has been consumed with guilt. Will she bury the past and embrace the future? The wavering between the past and the future got a little frustrating, but in the end, she chose well. Enjoy.
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121 reviews4 followers
June 28, 2017
Wow a great book.

Jane Anthony is a wonderful writer. I couldn't put this book down once I started it. I can't wait to read more books by Jane Anthony. If you have never read any of her books you must give them a try. She doesn't disappoint the reader with her books.
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863 reviews20 followers
August 23, 2019
This book was rocker country! You have AJ who thinks no one will love him and only does one night stands. He works as a sound man at The Wreck, a local club, during the weekends, and as a mechanic at his family's shop during the day. Casey starts working as a bartender at the club and AJ takes one look and he is a goner. He works hard to get her number and finally gets her to go on a date. She is it for him, he loses interest in anyone else.

Casey is a tough nut to crack and she doesn't share much of her past with AJ. She harbors terrible guilt for leaving her fiance years ago to run off with another man which ended in disaster. I loved the way that both AJ and Casey began to open up to each other and laugh and just have fun together. It was heartwarming. You could feel their love growing and blossoming. Their sex is off the charts!

But of course, the angst has to come. Tragedy strikes and Casey has to return to Texas. Austin, her ex-fiance is still there, waiting for her to return. She still has feelings for him, or is it guilt? AJ wants her to come back to NJ. She is torn.

This is where I had a little trouble with Casey. I loved her until this point and then I was all in for my man AJ. There were some big twists here which I could foresee somewhat but you will be all up in your kindle, I promise! I loved loved loved the epilogue and will be reading Jillian's story. This family has wrapped around my heart and I hope we get more stories, like maybe Marissa's? This is a great FIVE STAR BOOK 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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47 reviews
August 7, 2017
This book is hot, and the up down of the relationship keeps you on your toes.
316 reviews
August 31, 2019
I read Chasing Casey in the anthology Sweetest Obsessions. It was the first book of Jane Anthony that I read, but I loved it so much that I will be reading more of her books.

Casey and AJ meet and are drawn to each other even though one's all country and the other's rock. Their story hits bumps with one that is monumental. This book is well worth the read whether on its own or in the anthology. I won't tell you anymore to avoid spoilers, but this story is definitely a five star work. Thank you, Jane Anthony, for a touching love drama with engaging characters.
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348 reviews1 follower
September 3, 2019
This was great and defiently not a typical romance novel. I enjoyed all the twists and turns and boy did emotions run high in this! Poor Casey had to go through alot to get her happily ever after but I'd say with the life her and aj have in the end it was worth some trouble to be happy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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907 reviews7 followers
September 5, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this sweet and sexy book. This story was like a rollercoaster in their relationship. Just broke my heart. Couldn't put this book down. Loved every second. Highly recommend
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306 reviews10 followers
January 16, 2017
I absolutely loved this story. It’s full of love, heartbreak and some twists that had me spinning.

Casey is a tough Southern belle from Texas who works hard and is determined to live life on her terms but she's also a woman full of regrets for her past mistakes. After leaving the farm she grew up in and her ex-fiancé, Austin, behind, she ends up in New Jersey after the bad relationship she was in comes to an abrupt end. While working at The Wreck, she meets AJ and sparks fly between them. She’s afraid to make the same types of mistakes that she’s made in the past with men, but something about AJ just seems to draw her in and she’s game to explore the possibilities.

AJ is a hot mechanic, ex-musician whose whole life has been about responsibilities and taking care of his sister since their parents passed away. When his sister marries his best friend, he finds himself a little lost and lonely. His part-time gig as the sound engineer at The Wreck allows him access to countless one-night stands but no woman has ever captured his attention the way Casey does. Maybe this is the woman that’s meant for him.

After an unexpected tragedy takes Casey back to Texas, will their love survive the distance and the unexpected obstacles that are thrown their way? Does Casey have residual feelings for Austin who is still working at her Gran’s ranch waiting for her to return?

The author has done such a great job in creating a story full of angst, and twists that blew my mind. The characters were so likable and Austin…OMG! what a twist that took. I’m not saying any more about that. The epilogue was so touching and wonderful. The only thing I wondered about was Casey’s mom who never really made an appearance in the story. I was curious about that. But other than that small point, everything about this story was awesome. I had a great time diving into the world of Casey and AJ. I hope to read more stories by this author.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
2,010 reviews30 followers
August 19, 2019
I really loved this book. I don’t know how I missed this duet. I loved these two together, they are opposites, but you know the saying opposites attract. When they meet it’s not all hearts and flowers, though AJ does try and finally gets Casey’s number. Time spent together is time well spent, they are sweet, and he’s wormed his way into her heart. Casey hasn’t been completely honest with AJ about her life and Austin and Davis. When tragedy strikes and she needs to return home, this leaves these two at a stalemate. They have feelings, how can they say goodbye now? Austin her ex-fiance is still living on the farm, one little thing she forgot to mention to AJ. Austin wants her back for nefarious reasons and he will do whatever he has to to keep Casey even destroying her farm and coming between her and AJ. No spoilers here, book was amazing, AJ and Casey are meant for each other, can they get through all the misunderstandings and obstacles thrown at them to get their HEA? I guess you will have to read to find out. I received an advanced reader copy of this book.

177 reviews
August 25, 2019
What starts off as fun and flirty between Casey and AJ quickly becomes so much more. Casey has a troubled past with relationships and AJ is easygoing. Once they find their way together, Casey receives news that sends her back home to Tecas.

Once is Texas she is torn between her past with Austin and her present with AJ. Casey held some of the truth back from AJ about her relationship with Austin and when he arrives in Tecas he isn't happy. Can they overcome the past and a manipulative ex fiancee?
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1,091 reviews85 followers
August 20, 2019
Ok... ok..... So Casey seems to be a little southern heart-breaker! AJ is taken with her from the very minute that he saw her. They were enjoying a nice little courtship when she got called back home to take care of the family ranch. Well.... wild horses (or sketchy ex-fiances) couldn't keep AJ away! So as the title says.... he chases Casey! And then he gets to deal with life on a ranch after being a city boy all his life. Not to mention he feels like he has to compete with the ex-fiance. This story gets really interesting in more than one spot. There are some twists and turns that you don't see coming. It is a really interesting story. And I will leave it at that because if I say anymore I will end up giving it all away. LOL
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262 reviews11 followers
August 21, 2019
I have come to love this author's work. In Chasing Casey, she gives us a love triangle, where AJ and Austin are complete opposites, and Casey is in the middle. Casey has become a strong, quiet type. AJ, is a bit the same, but they both manage to see something, and get past each other's walls. Austin was part of her past, but has now re-entered, as she faces things, and decides who she really loves, the cowboy or musician.

Some feel good, hot moments, along with heartbreak, and a twist I didn't quite see coming. You'll want to read to find out who wins the chase.
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2,427 reviews38 followers
August 22, 2019
I absolutely loved this story Jane did a awesome job. I went into the story blind and just fell in love with AJ I swear that man could do no wrong and Casey...now that girl is country strong. I could not put the book down once I got started it's definitely one I'd recommend.
Profile Image for Mackenzie Bibliophile.
358 reviews12 followers
February 6, 2017
My love for Cowboys is forever however after just a few pages I knew that the rocker mechanic that was AJ was gonna steal the show and my heart. I could not resist that smooth charm and cheesy pickup lines. Oh those lines I laughed out loud at how silly some of them were and I loved it! Chasing Casey was the first novel I’ve read by Jane Anthony and I’ve got to say I am excited to continue with what she has written. I went into the book not realizing it was the second in the series and I didn’t realize it until about half way through. Chasing Casey is written perfectly to reintroduce characters and their backstory without giving anything huge away. I loved this story. In all honesty I find it hard to surprise me when it comes to plot twists. I start looking for them early, picking up and clues that may be there. But this one, this story had be going up until the very end. That ending came out of left field and I loved it. I enjoyed to surprise immensely. Great job Jane Anthony! I can’t wait to read more!
-Mackenzie
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3,918 reviews36 followers
August 15, 2017
A beautiful story of love finding you in any place and circumstance. AJ had given up on the chance to find love. His heart was too jaded. All that concerned him was his next lay and how fast he could get her out the house when it was over. But when he walks in to work and meets Casey he is thrown way off his game into a whole new league, and this game is all about Casey. A great story with some awesome supporting character’s and a lot of laugh out loud moments. It’s not hard to connect with them and let the emotions just sooth you. Great writing and a story with a few punches that will keep you engaged through to the end of the book. I may be new to this author but she has quickly made me a fan in just two books.
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