I Want you back ( Want You #1)
Published April 2nd 2019 by Berkley Jove
New York Times bestselling author Lorelei James kicks-off her Want You Series with a Lund family cousin hot enough to melt the ice and mend a broken heart.
Former NHL star Jaxson Lund has returned to the Twin Cities, but he's at loose ends, unsure if he belongs at Lund Industries, or where he stands with Lucy, his ex-girlfriend and mother of his daughter, Mimi. Despite the signs she'd like to leave him in the penalty box, the attraction burning between them reinforces his determination to prove that he deserves a second chance...
Lucy Quade is in a good place with a steady job, a nice apartment, and a well-adjusted daughter, which is why she's hesitant when Jax insists on co-parenting. It's not that Lucy doesn't trust Jax...she's just unconvinced he can handle multiple responsibilities when he's been singularly focused on playing hockey. But when issues arise with Mimi, Lucy's shocked at how levelheaded and paternal he acts, giving her a glimpse of the Jax she used to know, the sexy, sweet man she fell for years ago.
Once Lucy lets her guard down, Jax goes all in to show her how good they are together, but will their past remain too large an obstacle to ever overcome?
I have not read any previous books by this author. This one works fine standing on it's own. It is a second chance romance that involves some forgiveness and wooing but what a wonderful journey the characters take us on.
Jaxson and Lucy have history and a child together. Jaxson retires from the NHL, gets some counseling and then heads back to his family and the family he wants to have. The story gets told in flash backs and alternating POV in the present. I loved that Jaxson not only took responsibility for his actions but also set out to prove he was better than his past.
Meddling family, a precocious young girl, pee wee hockey....all wrapped up in some sweet romance. Great read!
*Complimentary copy provided via Netgalley for an honest review.
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