I'm just going to say this right off the bat: THIS is the way to write a book in the male POV. Not many can successfully pull it off, but Penelope Ward has sincerely knocked this one out of the park!
I will admit that Jake Green is truly one of the best book boyfriends I have ever had the pleasure to fantasize about. And I will also admit that Nina Kennedy kind of drove to me a bit nuts in Jake Undone and I honestly felt she was never good enough for him. But now reading his passion, the true love he felt for his girl, I can say that this is a couple that was destined to be together.
What I loved most was that this was not just merely a retelling of Jake Undone. This book had so much more. Not only did we get Jake's version of events, of the daily struggles he went through while falling hopelessly in love with his wife, while trying desperately not to, but we were able to hear it described with such honestly, such raw emotion. My heart broke for him at his unfortunate dilemma forever haunting him, while he secretly pined for the girl who turned his world upside down. Nina and Jake did save each other and seeing his side of things only made me love him more. The torment he went through, while being everything to one woman and every beat of her heart to another, was written flawlessly.
Having the entire crew there as his sounding board was absolutely brilliant. We get to catch up with old friends, seeing how everyone is faring. The additional glimpses into life for Jake and Nina Green as they live now, 9 years later was just enough to keep me satisfied that yes, love can really conquer all. These two have had some wild times, some heartbreak and yet through it all, their intensity and never-ending fight for each other's happiness pulls them through each and every time.
I adored this book even more than I had expected and for me that is the best part of all. I am delighted that the author listened to her fans and gave us all what we had always hoped for: more Jake Green. It was beautifully written from beginning to end and I found myself with a huge smile on my face when those last words were read.
Well done and a huge 5++ stars for a gorgeous read I won't soon forget.
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Miria Ardizzi
as I sit here trying to write my review for this AMAZING book.
Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2015
Kindle Konvert
One of my favourite BBFs!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2015
alison phillips
Oh Jake, how much do I love you?
Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2015