Name: When I Need You
ISBN: 9780451477583

Lorelei James

When he makes a play for single mother and personal trainer Rowan Michaels, a woman who breaks all of his dating dictates, professional football player Jensen Lund is determined to prove to her that hes more than just a player, on and off the field.

When I Need You

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I swear, the Need You series just gets better and better with each book — and that says something, because I've loved them all. But this one? It's going to be really tough to top. (It wouldn't surprise me if I wind up eating those words, however, because Lorelei James is a genius who somehow knows exactly what I need — even if I didn't know — and gives it to me.)

Jensen-freaking-Lund. My god. I'm claiming him. You can't have him. I think Rowan will be ok with sharing. (HA!) But seriously, Jensen is totally swoon-worthy and amazing and I could make this entire review about him. (I'll try not to.) But y'all, he's a Harry Potter fan. Like, hardcore Harry Potter fan... with a wand and everything. He's a professional football player who loves Harry Potter. Tell me, where can I find one for my own? More than that, however, he's a genuinely good guy and great football player and he made me swoon harder than I've swooned over a book in a long time. My love for Jensen shouldn't take anything away from Rowan, either. She was amazing — a strong, determined single mother. I want to be her friend. For real.

Jensen and Rowan's romance was of the delicious slow burn variety I've found I love so darn much this year. There was a bit of a forbidden aspect to it as the team's rules dictate players and cheerleaders aren't allowed to date. Not that they would've been all that tempted in the beginning, to be honest, because each is the opposite of what the other is looking for, based on their past experiences. That's part of what made their progression from strangers to friends to more even more special and fun to read. I shipped these two so freaking hard as I was reading. Jensen and Rowan gave me feels for days — especially when Ro's son, Calder, was added to the mix. There was a scene with Jensen and Calder where I was seriously concerned my ovaries would, in fact, explode. (Hint: It involved Harry Potter.) 

When I Need You is easily one of my favorite books of the year so far. It was fun and sexy, delivering both laughs and feels. I'm so in love with this Lund family that I just can't get enough of them. Part of the beauty of this series is that my favorites from earlier in the series make an appearance in each new book and I love being treated to more from those characters. If you're looking for your next favorite romance book, grab this one. But remember, Jensen's mine and I'm not sharing. ;) 

I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

FAVORITE QUOTES

"I'm very good at two things that begin with the letter F, Ro. The first is football. The second... doesn't have a damn thing to do with being friends."

He didn't have many books in his living room, but the ones he displayed looked well worn. He had three complete sets of Harry Potter books—hardcover, paperback and a leather-bound edition. He also had a wand in a box from Ollivanders and a PROPERTY OF HOGWARTS beer stein on the shelf next to the books, which I found sweet. 

"Hanging out together... You're just Coach Bossy Pants, a contrary redhead, a fierce mother to your son, a friend who makes me laugh, makes me think, makes me sad, bakes for me ... and I forget you're a stunningly beautiful woman. Then I get this close to you and I'm reminded in vivid detail that you are mega-hot, with those fuck-me bedroom eyes and kiss-me-now lips." 

"Christ, you smell like cookies and flowers and sex and I just want to devour you." 

"Jensen Lund. I am so crazy for you I don't know what to do with it."

Chantale

Well, first of all, I have to say that this is book four in the Need You series and I have to admit that I have not read any of the previous books in this series. I also have to admit that I don't usually read Football romance book because I am not a fan of Football.

I read this book the other day and I am happy to say that I just couldn't put this book down. 

When I Need You is very well written and yes I was hooked from the very beginning. 

Lorelei James is a new to me author and I can honestly say that I will be reading more of her books because I love her writing. 

I give this book 5 out of 5

If you would like to purchase this book you can do now now online and in book stores near you.

Lacey

Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me a copy to review.

When I Need You

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