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bookishlychar's review
4.0
Jack and Jessica met three and a half years ago on spring break in Cancun in their senior year of high school. They had instant chemistry, a whirlwind romance, but agreed to go their separate ways. They decide to let fate play a part and agree if they ever run into each other, and are single, they will give dating a shot. Fast forward to today, where Jack and Jessica run into each other on their university campus. Having travelled in different groups, they didn't even know they were at the same school. When Jack and Jessica end up single on New Year's Eve they share a kiss and agree to give a relationship a shot. There are many obstacles that face them, including the end of college and what jobs they will do once they graduate.
The connection that Jack and Jessica was pretty intense right off the hop. It was insta-lovey, but a lot of time young love is like that. Once they come back together three years later, even though there is a connection they spend some time getting to know each other. I thought it was great how the couple communicated so well. Even when one was struggling, they turned to the other to talk about their thoughts and worries.
Oftentimes in a sports romance it is expected that the woman give up their dreams so the man can become famous in the NHL or at least the expectation that the woman will follow the man. That was not the case in this book, and I absolutely loved that. Jessica had dreams, just like Jack and they needed to figure out how those dreams can be achieved while still being together.
Amanda Chaperon had me worried many times throughout this book that there wasn't going to be a HEA, but do not worry, it happens in a unique and wonderful way. This was a great book about finding love at the wrong time, and being willing to give it a second chance. Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing Co-op for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.
Read if you like: hockey romance, second chance romance, insta-love, cinnamon roll
The connection that Jack and Jessica was pretty intense right off the hop. It was insta-lovey, but a lot of time young love is like that. Once they come back together three years later, even though there is a connection they spend some time getting to know each other. I thought it was great how the couple communicated so well. Even when one was struggling, they turned to the other to talk about their thoughts and worries.
Oftentimes in a sports romance it is expected that the woman give up their dreams so the man can become famous in the NHL or at least the expectation that the woman will follow the man. That was not the case in this book, and I absolutely loved that. Jessica had dreams, just like Jack and they needed to figure out how those dreams can be achieved while still being together.
Amanda Chaperon had me worried many times throughout this book that there wasn't going to be a HEA, but do not worry, it happens in a unique and wonderful way. This was a great book about finding love at the wrong time, and being willing to give it a second chance. Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing Co-op for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.
Read if you like: hockey romance, second chance romance, insta-love, cinnamon roll
magicallyreadingjamie_'s review
4.0
"This was a heart worth finding, a heart worth waiting for, and a heart I would go to the ends of the world to keep."
I didn't realize how much I wanted (needed) Jack and Jessica's love story after I finished Kenzie and Aidens! The dual timeline for the first half was such a fun way to reminisce on Jack and Jessica's past and continue on their journey.
Thank you to Amanda for gifting me with an ARC of this story! I can't wait for it to be shared with everyone else!
I didn't realize how much I wanted (needed) Jack and Jessica's love story after I finished Kenzie and Aidens! The dual timeline for the first half was such a fun way to reminisce on Jack and Jessica's past and continue on their journey.
Thank you to Amanda for gifting me with an ARC of this story! I can't wait for it to be shared with everyone else!
isabellajoy_reads's review
5.0
This book was SO CUTE!!! I haven’t read any of the other books from this series, but I will be after reading this.
Jack and Jessica meet on spring break their senior year of high school while on vacation in Mexico. They have this whirlwind romance that lasts 4 days and then they go their separate ways.. They make a deal on their last night in Mexico that should fate bring them back together again, they would give their relationship a real shot.
Fast forward 3.5 years and Jack and Jessica run into each other. On the Michigan State University campus. Where they’ve both been attending for the last 3 years. It seems like fate wasn’t done with the 2 of them just yet!
While both are in relationships, they come to find out their significant others are actually best friends. While Jack knew about Silas, he had never met his supposed girlfriend. But Jessica had no idea Sofia existed in Silas’ life. When both Jack and Jessica end up single on NYE, Jack drives 3 hours to get to her because he’s not losing his chance again. This moment was so sweet for me because it shows how much he cares about her even though they were apart for so long
Jack and Jessica meet on spring break their senior year of high school while on vacation in Mexico. They have this whirlwind romance that lasts 4 days and then they go their separate ways.. They make a deal on their last night in Mexico that should fate bring them back together again, they would give their relationship a real shot.
Fast forward 3.5 years and Jack and Jessica run into each other. On the Michigan State University campus. Where they’ve both been attending for the last 3 years. It seems like fate wasn’t done with the 2 of them just yet!
While both are in relationships, they come to find out their significant others are actually best friends. While Jack knew about Silas, he had never met his supposed girlfriend. But Jessica had no idea Sofia existed in Silas’ life. When both Jack and Jessica end up single on NYE, Jack drives 3 hours to get to her because he’s not losing his chance again. This moment was so sweet for me because it shows how much he cares about her even though they were apart for so long
thatfrenchislandgirl's review
4.0
I love Chaperon's whole For the Love series, they have the right amount of love story mixed with drama and lots of spice that'll keep a girl hooked throughout! Jack and Jessica's storyline was sweet and romantic, but it wasn't my favorite of the bunch. I kept getting mad at Jessica for being so set on not wanting to keep the relationship going past their Mexico trip and then not looking for him later on. I would not have stuck to my word had I known Jack DeLuca was out there potentially waiting for me :P it was a whirlwind of emotions and I didn't quite believe they'd have their happily ever after, but was so happy to see them both get what they wanted in the end. I loved that Chaperon put emphasis on Jessica not giving up on her career dreams for a man and even Jack not giving up on his for her. Thank you for giving us sneaks into the lives of the other For the Love series characters! It was fun to see what everyone was up to!
ladybreww_reads's review
5.0
Amanda, Amanda, Amanda. I don't know how you do it, but you always write books that absolutely captivate me, gut me, and put me back together. This is easily one of my favorite romance series. Every single character has so much depth and relatability. I love all of the hockey boys and how they are sexy, strong, confident, and sensitive.
My absolute favorite part of this book was the past timeline POV. Oh my goodness. It was so nostalgic I could feel it. Anyone who has ever had a vacation romance, or even a summer love, will swoon. It felt like I was there. I would DIE if they didn't end up together after a whirlwind love like that. And to be honest I wasn't sure how it was going to pan out - whether it would be one of those stories where the timing is never right (*cough* Love Letter to Whiskey) or they simply would grow apart.
There was an enjoyable balance of conflict, tension, spice, and humor. I think of all of the interconnected books in this universe - this may be my favorite. Something about second chance romance and fate really does it for me.
I obviously can't wait to read more.
My absolute favorite part of this book was the past timeline POV. Oh my goodness. It was so nostalgic I could feel it. Anyone who has ever had a vacation romance, or even a summer love, will swoon. It felt like I was there. I would DIE if they didn't end up together after a whirlwind love like that. And to be honest I wasn't sure how it was going to pan out - whether it would be one of those stories where the timing is never right (*cough* Love Letter to Whiskey) or they simply would grow apart.
There was an enjoyable balance of conflict, tension, spice, and humor. I think of all of the interconnected books in this universe - this may be my favorite. Something about second chance romance and fate really does it for me.
I obviously can't wait to read more.
turnthepages_nl's review
4.0
A heart worth finding' was a good read! I had lots of fun. The characters had good chemistry and the chapters in the past were my favourite bits in the story.
This book is part two (or four, the author has pulled two books for a through rewrite..) in an interconnected series. I have not read the previous book(s) but had no trouble understanding this one. It probably would have been even more fun if I did read the others beforehand, I probably missed a few inside jokes and did not know all the backstories of the other characters. But I did not mind at all. The characters were introduced in a very natural way so readers who didn't read the other book(s) (like me) also know what is going on.
The tension between Jack and Jessica is out of this world. I loved it so much! Flashbacks/chapters in the past are an absolute hit or miss for me. It can be really annoying and distracting or it can elevate the story. And 'A heart worth finding' was absolutely the latter. This story would not be as good without it. I'm happy the reader literally gets to spend time in the past and read about it in the present tense and not just reliving it through the eyes/imagination of Jack or Jessica. (I hope I explained that right. Time is complicated..)
The conversations about virginity were not my favourite. Virginity is a construct and I disliked how much dialogue was given to the subject of virginity. The shame that was put on being still a virgin. That was one of the few things I really disliked.
Lastly I want to say how much I appreciate the honesty between our MCs. They fell in love in a really short amount of time. Less than a week. And they were honest with each other. They were not playing games or toying with each others emotions. And I really appreciate that! When they reconnect years later, they still won't play games and I found that really mature and respectfull. I would like to see more of that in books. Mindgames are overrated. Honesty is the way to go in my opinion!!
Amanda Chaperon wrote a really fun book about second chances, right person/wrong time, icehockey, friendship, family and found family, set at a college/university. I loved the chemistry and honesty between Jack and Jessica. And I really want to read 'Every rule worth breaking' to learn more about Kenzie & Aiden, because I appreciate Chaperons writingstyle and these characters secretly stole my heart!
This book is part two (or four, the author has pulled two books for a through rewrite..) in an interconnected series. I have not read the previous book(s) but had no trouble understanding this one. It probably would have been even more fun if I did read the others beforehand, I probably missed a few inside jokes and did not know all the backstories of the other characters. But I did not mind at all. The characters were introduced in a very natural way so readers who didn't read the other book(s) (like me) also know what is going on.
The tension between Jack and Jessica is out of this world. I loved it so much! Flashbacks/chapters in the past are an absolute hit or miss for me. It can be really annoying and distracting or it can elevate the story. And 'A heart worth finding' was absolutely the latter. This story would not be as good without it. I'm happy the reader literally gets to spend time in the past and read about it in the present tense and not just reliving it through the eyes/imagination of Jack or Jessica. (I hope I explained that right. Time is complicated..)
The conversations about virginity were not my favourite. Virginity is a construct and I disliked how much dialogue was given to the subject of virginity. The shame that was put on being still a virgin. That was one of the few things I really disliked.
Lastly I want to say how much I appreciate the honesty between our MCs. They fell in love in a really short amount of time. Less than a week. And they were honest with each other. They were not playing games or toying with each others emotions. And I really appreciate that! When they reconnect years later, they still won't play games and I found that really mature and respectfull. I would like to see more of that in books. Mindgames are overrated. Honesty is the way to go in my opinion!!
Amanda Chaperon wrote a really fun book about second chances, right person/wrong time, icehockey, friendship, family and found family, set at a college/university. I loved the chemistry and honesty between Jack and Jessica. And I really want to read 'Every rule worth breaking' to learn more about Kenzie & Aiden, because I appreciate Chaperons writingstyle and these characters secretly stole my heart!
laurenslittlelibrary_'s review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This might just be my favorite book Amanda has written. Jack and Jessica were so damn cute together. They’re the perfect case of right person, wrong time/basically fated soulmates. I also loved the Cassian & Nesta reference (IYKYK) 😉 J & J are just adorable and I love them together