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?
My love for Lorelei James knows no bounds. Her Need You series (where this series spins off of) is one of my favorites, so my LJ standards are always set very high.
No disappointment here. For reference, Jaxson is in the Need You series and has some very serious addiction issues and is a real jerk.
I Want You You Back is Jax's chance at redemption with his family, his ex and his daughter. I'll admit to some frustration with Lucy but I understood her own frustration with Jax and all the crap he put her and her daughter through.
I loved I Want You Back, it's a fantastic redemption and second chance love story.
