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I Want You Back

The Want You Series Series, Book 1

#1 in series

by Lorelei James
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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?

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Need You, Want You

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 2, 2019

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780451492753

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780451492753
      • File size: 3515 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      April 1, 2019
      A retired hockey player gets a chance to make amends with the woman who got away while redeeming himself as both a romantic partner and a father. Hockey has been the love of Jaxson Lund's life but also the source of a lot of his problems. He gave up the love of a lifetime for the lure of fame, women, and booze. Once upon a time, he fell head over heels with graphic designer Lucy Quade after a chance meeting at a car wash. Their romance happened hot and fast, and Lucy soon became pregnant. But Jaxson's life on the road and Lucy's hesitancy when it came to trusting men created a toxic, relationship-ending combination. What followed were years of tense custody battles, infrequent child support payments, and explosive conversations. Lucy and Jaxson's daughter is now 8; Jaxson's sobriety and retirement have enabled him to put down roots close to his child. He hopes he can finally be the dad he always should have been and perhaps win Lucy back along the way. Redeeming a hero who made terrible decisions, even while abusing alcohol, requires a balance of sincere groveling, honesty about past and present mistakes, and earnestness in moving forward. James (Wound Tight, 2018, etc.) nails it. Jaxson desperately wants to be a better man, and his commitment to that, and to learning from his mistakes, is truly the emotional heart of this romance. Emotions, especially while co-parenting, are complex and messy. While slip-ups are bound to occur when deciding what's best for a child, Lucy's and Jaxson's ability to handle what life throws at them is as endearing as it is inspiring. Lucy is understandably skeptical of having a happily-ever-after with Jaxson, and their path to a satisfying reunion is written with tender patience. An unexpectedly raw and compassionate romance.

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  • English

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