I Want You Back

The Want You Series, Book 1

By: Lorelei James

Narrated by: Troy Duran, Kristin James

Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

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?  

Contains mature themes.

©2019 LJLA, LLC (P)2019 Tantor

This book!!!

If there is one book you want to download this year, this is it. A hardcore, tear at your heartstrings, story of redemption & second chances. Granted their is some cheating involved, but it was primarily caused but another overlineing reason. You will come to love these characters even with their flaws. One of LJ’s best to date.

Second chance worth the read

The narrators were excellent that you could get lost in the story. The story will suck you in as you are find that you are cheering for Lucy & Jaxson to get back together. Such a great story.

I want you back

I want you back by Lorelei James was truly a heart tugging love story. True love at its finest. I definitely recommend this book.

Love love love it!!

Lorelei James has done it again! I am in love with the Lund family collective.

Boring

Could’ve been a great story but the characters were boring and the story was more about how they were going to collaborate and raise their daughter. The big monkey wrench (spoiler alert) was that he was moving. Just happened to be closer to her and the child. BORING. Lorelei has written better

love it

I have been waiting for Jax and Lucy. I cant wait for Nolan's love story.

I listened to it so you don’t have to

Wow that was TERRIBLE! I did not like one thing about that book. I hated the ML with a passion and can not figure out what the FL saw in him at all! I get it he is handsome and rich, but also a recovering alcoholic philanderer who repeatedly cheated while she was pregnant. His explanation held no water with me whatsoever. I couldn’t even stand the spoiled brat child they created together. That was a story better left untold and unheard.

This was my first and last by this author! Yuck! May I have my credit back please?!

Good story, mediocre narration

Another Lund cousin story. Sadly each new story does not start where the last book ends so we missed the story of Anneka’s wedding that could have been incorporated into the beginning of this one easily. We narrative was a bit long for Jaxson and Lucy’s story but tugged at the heartstrings. He was such a jerk but She also had some issues- though not nearly as bad as his. His maturity and forgiveness needed to be earned and so the story was very touching. Mimi was a bit of a brat but also very real. The narration was disappointing and distracting. Kristen James male voice was mumbling and unclear. Troy Duran’s voice for Lucy was stilted and there was not enough distinction with the brother and cousins. I loved the scene where he blew off steam on the ice and maybe we will see more of that in his brother’s story.

Mixed feelings

I had mixed feelings on reviewing this story. After three hours into the story, I felt so bored with it. At times, I was confused with the past and present. I love second chance but I had a hard time liking this one. I also love strong heroine who doesn't take crap from the hero. However this heroine basically was like a doormat. I used my credit but will return it. I couldn’t finish this story.

Very Good!

This covered several relationship issues and LOVED how the author revealed each issue and it was resolved. Absolutely loved Mimi's character.