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Surf Road (Fire Island) Paperback – December 8, 2023

by Hazel Jacks (Author)
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Eamon
A quiet life on Fire Island became the perfect way for me to pay penance.
Maybe the accident wasn’t my fault…but my choices changed the lives of people I loved. Forever. I’ll never be able to take that back.
The howling winter wind and cold temperature make me want to stay inside, drinking away my sorrows, but I promised my family and friends I’d change, or at least that I’d try.
So I drag myself to weekly therapy and keep my body busy remodeling my buddy’s house, and surfing in the frigid waves when I can, and that seems to be enough.
Until Sadie Baker moves in. She’s only going to be here for a few months, but she makes me laugh, she makes me think, and she makes me feel alive…almost like myself again.
That’s why I offered to pretend to be her boyfriend on a visit home to show her ex-fiancé that she’d moved on. But suddenly, nothing feels like pretending.
And I don’t know if I’ll ever be whole enough to share my heart again.

Sadie
The double mastectomy probably saved me from the same fate so many women in my family suffered, but it left me feeling more than different. It left me feeling less.
A few months after surgery I ran away from my cheating fiancé and my surfing oasis in Folly Beach. And I arrived on Fire Island in the middle of winter to start over.
But starting over is hard, when I don’t recognize myself at all.
Cold and lonely, I just have to make it through a few months here before I start a job in New York City. But when the pipes in my rental house burst, I have no choice but to move into the dusty and messy house my neighbor is remodeling across the way.
It turns out that Eamon McLeod isn’t what I thought at all. He’s been through his own share of loss, and in a strange way he seems to understand what I’m going through. He’s not afraid of my scars, and he makes me feel beautiful.
But when Eamon’s past comes crashing down around us, everything I thought we had is wrenched away. Though it hurts to watch, I know there are some battles he has to fight for himself.
And even though I think I love him, I know that maybe some demons are too strong for love to conquer.
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  6. ISBN-13
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CNP8HZX4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hazel Jacks (December 8, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 434 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8986958620
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.41 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.09 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 48 ratings

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Hazel Jacks is fueled by boba tea, pop-punk/emo music, the beach, and sour candy. She lives on the West Coast with her husband and daughter.

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Lindsay
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
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Hazel does a great job with character development and drawing you into the book. My only disappointment with finishing this book is that. I have to wait until the next is released!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Learning to Live and Love After Tragedy
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
Book: Surf Road (Fire Island Series 3)
Author: Hazel Jacks
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Disclosure: I would like to clarify that this review is based on an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) provided by the talented author, Hazel Jacks. I want to assure my readers that this is not a paid review, and all opinions expressed here are my honest and unsolicited thoughts on the book. If you have any queries or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly.

Hazel Jacks has crafted an extraordinary and captivating narrative that follows the journey of two individuals as they navigate the complexities of life, haunted by the fear of further loss.

Surf Road delves into the intertwined lives of Eamon McLeod and Sadie Baker, two individuals who couldn't be more different but find themselves sailing in the same tragic boat. Eamon, devastated by a fatal car accident that claimed his girlfriend's life and left his best friend paralyzed, carries the burden of guilt. Meanwhile, Sadie grapples with the loss of her mother to breast cancer and the looming fear that she may face the same destiny.

Trauma has a unique way of affecting each of us, and that's one of the aspects I found most compelling about this book. Hazel Jacks skillfully paints a vivid picture of two individuals with contrasting personalities, each grappling with their own tragic events. Eamon, burdened by guilt from a fatal car accident, has lost hope in a brighter future, choosing instead to drown his sorrows in fleeting encounters, alcohol, and drugs. Sadie, on the other hand, uses the loss of her mother as a catalyst for personal empowerment, undergoing a preventative double-mastectomy and leaving behind a toxic relationship.

Together, Eamon and Sadie embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery, learning to lean on one another while embracing life without fear. This exploration of their paths is both heartwarming and gut-wrenching, especially when Eamon finally confronts his past and its impact on their tight-knit island community. What sets this book apart is its refusal to provide a miraculous recovery or neatly tied-up happy ending. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of seeking therapy, self-love, and embracing the fear of loss in order to transform it into something beautiful. 

If you're seeking a book that goes beyond surface-level satisfaction, Surf Road is a must-read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars She does it again!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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I loved every minute of this book. Couldn't put ut down. Jacks takes you back to the beach in this world that is hurt and love and all the feels. I laughed out loud numerous time and cried a few but these characters are so real and relatable. This series needs to be a movie so we can keep them forever. It's a bit spicy for my taste usually but so good, couldn't put it down and now sad that it's over. Read them ALL!!!
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Rhonda
5.0 out of 5 stars Touched me in my heart and soul.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023
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Eamon and Sadie touched my whole soul and heart. Their stories were heartbreaking, but so beautifully written. I love Fire Island and these characters, they have became part of my family. If you haven't started this series I highly suggest you do.....I love it so much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a MUST read! I swear on spades!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
“𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒓?”
“𝑶𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒔.”

Returning back to Fire Island is like coming home. This little small island brings forth beautiful love stories that capture your heart and never let go. So much growth, healing, and forgiveness happens on this island, but it also eternally always delivers happiness. 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘧 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 was a deeply resonating story that dealt with grief, survivor’s guilt, isolation, insecurities, struggles, pain, healing, finding love after loss, and eternal peace. Hazel never fails with bringing forth the emotions when reading her books. She discusses topics that are not often focused upon and handles them with the utmost care. Whenever I dive into one of Hazel’s books, I know it will be a resounding story that will stick with me for years to come.

“𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆. 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕.”

Eamon and Sadie definitely find themselves fighting their own battles and demons on a daily basis. Eamon’s grief is so heavy that he’s in a downward spiral of drugs and alcohol, and it’s taking a detrimental toll on his mental health. His friends and family have seen him suffer long enough and have decided enough is enough. So, they step in and basically tell him to shape up or ship out; tough love at it’s finest. What Eamon never could have expected is the fiery red head that moves in across the street.

Sadie has suffered immensely from her own fair share of heartbreak and loss. Losing her mother to breast cancer made her take precautions to avoid the same fate. However, it has left her with scars and made her feel less beautiful on the outside. With the belief she is “less” woman, and the fears of never finding true love left my heart breaking for the beautiful, kind, and tender soul. When Eamon learns of this, the ways in which he makes her feel gorgeous, whole, and even “more” woman left me with so much love and adoration for him. These two travel down a path of what may seem like perpetual darkness, but when together they are the saving grace and light, they need to move forward and heal.

Hazel makes me feel every motion when reading her books, and she now has a forever reader on her side. The recognition and awareness she embraces in her stories always leaves a lasting impression on my heart and soul. Her stories are wonderfully written and truly inspiring. And I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next on Fire Island.
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Molly Scicluna
5.0 out of 5 stars I swear on spades
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2023
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I've been patiently waiting for Eamon and Sadie's story since their relationship was introduced in Return to Saltaire. This is book three in the Fire Island series, it can be read as a standalone but to get the full emotional impact I would recommend reading books one and two.

Eamon is in a dark place...and his friends and family have had enough. They decided to pull an "intervention" type gathering where they introduce him to Dr. G, the psychiatrist he commit to seeing once a week and his new living arrangements. Eamon reluctantly agrees, and moves into Theo's latest rental property, it needs a lot of love and Eamon is the man for the job. The last thing he ever expected was a beautiful, firecracker to move in across the street..especially in winter on Fire Island.

Sadie is running away from her past, or more so starting over...or trying to. She takes a temporary teacher position on Fire Island and doesn't realize everything is about to change. Sadie has her scars, emotionally and physically and the last thing she ever expected was to find him...Eamon McLeod, her grumpy but hot next door neighbor.

I feel like I've said this a million times, Hazel is able to make her characters so raw and real...and sometimes that's not the case in a romance. Eamon is suffering from trauma and grief, and he is using substances to numb the pain...and surfing, while Sadie decides to hide behind her baggy clothes and struggle with accepting her "new" self. It's beautiful to see how Hazel can bring these two together and allow them to explore and openly discuss who they truly are...without judgement.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So much depth
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2024
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This book is raw, real, and beautifully written. Hazel Jacks writes about Sadie and Eamon's trauma in a way that feels authentic- she does a truly incredible job at making her characters feel fully three dimensional. I'm a sucker for two "broken" people coming together (while also putting in the work on themselves)- and this book delivered in spades!

The early 2010's playlist and nostalgia were also a nice touch. I haven't read the other two books in the series (yet, they're both up next) but I am already confident that this entire series should be adapted for television. I think it would just translate so well to the screen.

I'll be recommending this book to anyone who will listen for years to come!!

That being said- take the trigger warnings seriously. These topics are discussed in depth and at length (but not in a way that feels insensitive or like the author is going for shock value- it's just realistic depiction of grief).
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