He was the perfect distraction to help Nina overcome her fears. There was more to the tattooed and pierced hottie, and underneath his exterior was an incredibly smart man with such a genuine and kind heart. Of course, her new roommate Jake was pretty amazing at helping her to come out of her shell. She wanted more for her life and was incredibly brave in getting out of her comfort zone and moving to New York for nursing school. Nina was so insecure with her paralyzing fears and her anxieties but didn’t want to be confined by them forever. The story is just woven perfectly, and not only am I a little bit in love with Jake Green but I am definitely sold on Penelope Ward’s writing! There is also angst and suspense, which left me unable to put the book down until the very end.

At the same time, they were complex, and there are multiple plot layers within the unique storyline. The characters were very intriguing, witty, and down to earth which made this a really fun read.

My goodness, I couldn’t be more excited that I did! There is so much heart and slow building passion in this romance combined with of so many things that I truly enjoy in a good book. ‘Jake Undone’ has been sitting on my shelf for quite some time, and in my quest for finding some new authors to read decided to give Jake a chance.

Once he drops a bombshell, will their love survive it? What Nina doesn’t realize, is that Jake has been living his own private hell. He just wasn’t expecting to fall hard for her in the process. When he agrees to tutor her, they forge a bet and the stakes are high as Jake forces Nina to face her demons. He makes it his mission to change Nina’s outlook on life. 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.īehind Jake Green’s rough exterior and devilish smile, lies a heart of gold. Planes, trains, heights…you name it, Nina was afraid of it and led a sheltered life ruled by irrational fears and phobias. Nina Kennedy was alive…but not living…until she met him.

Jake undone