A MelanieM Release Day Review: Blueprint (Out of the Blue #4) by R.J. Jones

Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

blueprintIf only building the foundation for a lasting relationship was as easy as drafting the blueprint.

Jet Black doesn’t date. Even if he wanted a man beyond sex, his ever-watchful identical twin scares potential suitors away. Jet lives with his brother, but since Gray fell in love with Kris, Jet feels like a third wheel. Despite their bond, Jet knows he needs to move out and experience life for himself, whether Gray likes it or not.

After his father dies in a boating accident, Ethan Nichols is devastated. As the last survivor of his family, he feels the need to put down roots. He leaves Australia and returns home to San Francisco and his old architectural firm. But there’s more to building a new life than simply moving house.

Jet and Ethan’s first encounter is brash and anonymous, but when Ethan moves across the hall, their lives become irrevocably linked. Jet is quirky and fun loving, while Ethan is rock steady and dependable. There’s no denying the passionate spark between them.

But Ethan is looking for a more solid foundation than Jet is ready to offer. Until Jet learns to spread his wings and trust Ethan with his darkest secrets, building a life together will be impossible.

I read Blueprint (Out of the Blue #4) by R.J. Jones as a standalone novel and loved it but upon reading the notes I can only imagine what my rating might have been had I read it as a part of the series as the author had intended.  As it was, the characters of Jet, Gray, Kris and Ethan drew me in and connected me deeply to their lives and past history.  The twins brutal past history  is more than adequately explained here, In fact, its crushing enough in some details, that I can’t imagine what prior books must go into.

But oh how these twins climb into your heart.  Here its Jet finding love with Ethan, but where there’s one, the other is right behind as is his partner.  Its a package deal, one we are so grateful for.

Jones brings all these people vividly to life, foibles, heartache, past histories.  Its there.  From the moment I moved into the story, I was sunk deep into the storyline.  It moved along swiftly, almost too much so.  I wanted it to slow down at parts so I could savor the relationships forming between all four men, the surprises that popped up, the rollercoaster ride of emotions that comes with dating someone like Jet.  Its quite the story and romance.

And yes, it  ended too soon.  I wanted more.  I hope I will get it  in the form of another story.  In the meantime.  I will be returning to all the previous novels in the series that I missed.  I highly recommend this story.  You can read it like me, as a standalone or as part of a series.  Your choice.  But read it,  its a wonderful story.

Cover works for the story and character.

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Book Details:

**This can be read as a standalone, however it is best enjoyed reading the series in order as side characters play a major role.**ebook, 221 pages

Expected publication: October 14th 2016 by Vivid Blue Press
Edition LanguageEnglish
URL https://rjjonesauthor.com/my-books/blueprint/
Series Out of the Blue – Goodreads links here:

R.J. Jones Talks Creativity and her latest release ‘Blueprint from Out of the Blue series (author blog and giveaway)

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Blueprint (Out of the Blue #4) by R.J. Jones
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elease Date:October 14th 2016 by Vivid Blue Press

Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words is happy to have R.J. Jones here today to talk about her latest release Blueprint and discovering creativity.  Welcome, R.J.

Being Creative by R.J. Jones

You know, I never thought I was creative. When a new friend of mine asked if I write (she’s an author) I laughed a little and told her I didn’t have a creative bone in my body. When I relayed this conversation to my husband he said, “What do you mean you’re not creative? Look at all the things you’ve done.” He then pointed out all the projects, both completed and half-arsed attempts, some of which are still packed away in storage.

When I took a step back and relived all the things I’d attempted, some successfully, I realized I am creative, I just hadn’t found the right medium for me. I’ve taken numerous classes in painting, mosaics and jewelry making. I used to knit, but not very well, the only thing I could ever make was a scarf. I can crochet and cross-stitch. I can do beading and I can work a wood lathe like a pro, although I haven’t done anything like that in years.

So when I look back I can see that I am creative. I enjoyed all these things at the time but nothing held my interest for very long. Now writing, that’s something different altogether. I can create whole lives with just the tap of my fingers on the keyboard, and bringing something to life from just a blank page is pretty heady. I don’t think that feeling you get when you write ‘the end’ will ever get old and I hope I’ll be able to do it for many years to come.

So if you think like I used to, and you say you’re not creative, I say, think again.

Thanks for having me.

Blurb

If only building the foundation for a lasting relationship was as easy as drafting the blueprint.

Jet Black doesn’t date. Even if he wanted a man beyond sex, his ever-watchful identical twin scares potential suitors away. Jet lives with his brother, but since Gray fell in love with Kris, Jet feels like a third wheel. Despite their bond, Jet knows he needs to move out and experience life for himself, whether Gray likes it or not.

After his father dies in a boating accident, Ethan Nichols is devastated. As the last survivor of his family, he realizes the need to put down roots. He leaves Australia and returns home to San Francisco and his old architectural firm. But there’s more to building a new life than simply moving house.

Jet and Ethan’s first encounter is brash and anonymous, but when Ethan moves across the hall, their lives become irrevocably linked. Jet is quirky and fun loving, while Ethan is rock steady and dependable. There’s no denying the passionate spark between them.

But Ethan is looking for a more solid foundation than Jet is ready to offer. Until Jet learns to spread his wings and trust Ethan with his darkest secrets, building a life together will be impossible.

**This can be read as a standalone, however it is best enjoyed reading the series in order as side characters play a major role.**

Links:

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32191170-blueprint

Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZASX6G

All Romance: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-blueprint-2127219-149.html

Smashwords:  https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/668570

iBooks:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/blueprint/id1159704559?mt=11

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About the Author ~ RJ Jones

RJ started as a reader and eventually made the progression to reviewing. It wasn’t until two men popped into her thoughts, insisting on telling her their story that she started to write. It started with one scene. A hot and dirty one in the shower.

RJ’s initial thought was if she could write their scene then they’d shut up and allow her to concentrate on other aspects of the day. That shower scene was 3000 words long and three hours of work.  But they didn’t shut up.  They told her their entire story and she didn’t sleep for days.  Sometimes she couldn’t keep up with what they were telling her and she had to keep a notebook by the bed.

Whilst RJ was writing their story a side character decided he needed his story told too. Then other characters followed suit.

You see the problem? If RJ ever wants to sleep again then she needs to write.

RJ is a wife and a mother to two boys. Even her dog is a boy.

She is surrounded by males.

RJ writes emotionally charged, character driven romances. Her guys will always get their HEA, but it will never be easy.

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