My review of Jake Undone by Penelope Ward 4 stars

Jake Undone By Penelope Ward
4 stars 

Synopsis

From the New York Times Bestselling author of Stepbrother Dearest... 

Nina Kennedy was alive…but not living…until she met him. 

Planes, trains, heights…you name it, Nina was afraid of it and led a sheltered life ruled by irrational fears and phobias. When she moves to Brooklyn for nursing school, that life is turned upside down, as she develops an intense but unwanted attraction to her gorgeous roommate, who’s pierced, tattooed and just happens to be the smartest person she’s ever met. 

Behind Jake Green’s rough exterior and devilish smile, lies a heart of gold. He makes it his mission to change Nina’s outlook on life. When he agrees to tutor her, they forge a bet and the stakes are high as Jake forces Nina to face her demons. He just wasn’t expecting to fall hard for her in the process. 

What Nina doesn’t realize, is that Jake has been living his own private hell. Once he drops a bombshell, will their love survive it? 

Told in two parts from both Nina and Jake’s points of view, Jake Undone is a STANDALONE story and a companion to the novel, Gemini. 

***Author's note: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18. 


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My Review -

Roommates
Friends
Lovers

This was told in Dual POV.

This book made me smile a lot and swoon.  Jake is totally book boyfriend material.  The banter between Jake and Nina was entertaining.  The chemistry was hot and frustrating.   

What's not to love about Jake....he's charming, smart, funny, tattooed, pierced, sarcastic, intelligent, handsome, sexy.  So of course Nina was attracted to him.  They were roommates and became best friends.  Nina has some fears and struggles and I enjoyed the way Jake helped her overcome those.  They were in all senses, completely opposite and yet brought together by fate. 

They show each other how to live again.  They have several obstacles they must face and overcome.  The author touched on some issues that I haven't read too much about and I think it was refreshing and informative, and relatable to the reader.

But what happens when friends become lovers?  When secrets are revealed that can tear apart what you have fought so hard to achieve? 

“Jake was a drug, and I was a junkie looking for my next high before I even came down from the last.”

There was a little twist that I didn't see coming.  All in all I enjoyed this book.