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In the latest tantalizing Rule Breakers novel from Jennifer Chance, an irresistible alpha male follows his ex into a deadly standoff—and reignites a heated affair.
For Erin Connelly, being a good girl isn’t such a bad thing. She’s working her dream job at a Boston art gallery and staying out of trouble, which is more than she can say for her deadbeat mom. Unfortunately, her mother’s latest misadventure lands her in the clutches of a Mexican drug lord. Now the only person who can save her is the one man Erin has no business asking for help: the sexy-as-sin army ranger who just so happens to be her former high school sweetheart.
Zander James is no gentleman—and no officer, either, thanks to Erin. Four years ago, she made a call that terminated his highest aspirations . . . and their relationship. He’s never forgiven her, but when he learns that Erin’s embarking on a half-baked rescue mission, he sure as hell can’t let her go alone. Now, with a treacherous enemy lying in wait, the electrifying tension between them may just be Zander’s undoing. Because while he may be able to keep Erin alive, he can’t promise to keep his hands off her.
For Erin Connelly, being a good girl isn’t such a bad thing. She’s working her dream job at a Boston art gallery and staying out of trouble, which is more than she can say for her deadbeat mom. Unfortunately, her mother’s latest misadventure lands her in the clutches of a Mexican drug lord. Now the only person who can save her is the one man Erin has no business asking for help: the sexy-as-sin army ranger who just so happens to be her former high school sweetheart.
Zander James is no gentleman—and no officer, either, thanks to Erin. Four years ago, she made a call that terminated his highest aspirations . . . and their relationship. He’s never forgiven her, but when he learns that Erin’s embarking on a half-baked rescue mission, he sure as hell can’t let her go alone. Now, with a treacherous enemy lying in wait, the electrifying tension between them may just be Zander’s undoing. Because while he may be able to keep Erin alive, he can’t promise to keep his hands off her.
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First published November 4, 2014
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Jennifer Chance
35 books494 followersJennifer Chance is the award-winning author of contemporary magical romance and romantic fantasy. Her series include the Boston Magic Academies (written as DD Chance), the Gatekeepers of the Gods series (an update of her Gowns & Crowns series) and the contemporary (non-magical) RuleBreakers Series. A lover of books, romance, and happily-ever-afters, she lives and writes in Ohio. You can find her online at www.JenniferChance.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorJenniferChance.
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December 4, 2014
****Full Review****
I received 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.
Erin needs some helpful tips, specifically tips on how to negotiate with people who take your irresponsible mother and her boyfriend hostage. As Erin is an artist and fairly introverted she doesn’t quite have the circle of friends that have these expertise either. When she receives an email from her ex-boyfriend’s mother with the date and time of his father’s funeral she recalls that he is in the military and may just have the knowledge of skills she so desperately needs. The fact that Erin hasn’t spoken to him in four years and oh yeah, she basically destroyed his life when she inadvertently got him arrested shouldn’t harm her chances of getting his help at all. When Zander comes face to face with Erin he is shocked and starts to feel all his old emotions of anger along with some lingering attraction. When he finds out the kind of trouble she is in there is no way he is going to let her leave his side. As they work to save Erin’s mother they have to decide if past hurts can be forgiven in favor of future relationships.
In the beginning Erin seemed somewhat naïve, from the way she approached her mother’s hostage situation to how and what questions she asked Zander not thinking he wouldn’t be extremely scrutinizing of why she needed the answers she did. Erin never fully crosses over to TSTL territory but there were times I had to remind myself she was only twenty-two and lacking in world experience to help explain her actions. Zander was the complete opposite, I kept checking to make sure he was suppose to be only twenty-two because of the way he was written with such strength of maturity and the story thread of him being heavily recruited by a private security agency. Zander does have a wealth of real world experience and being in heavy stress situations but some instances seemed out of reach for a twenty-two year old. The first half of the book I loved how Erin and Zander interacted, they were very normal with each other in terms of dialogue. Erin's wide-eyed in over her head played well against Zander's man of the world protectiveness. They were funny and cute together with an overlap of things left unsaid and unsettled hanging over them.
The second half of the book didn’t work as well for me as the hostage situation came more into play or was suppose to. When Erin and Zander get down to Mexico the pace slowed way down and while their bedroom scenes (and pool scene) heated up, my interest cooled off. The suspense angle fizzled as the bad guys showed up only to disappear again and again in choppy intervals and then were beaten in a fairly anticlimactic way. The story focuses pretty much on Erin and Zander so secondary characters were largely in the background. As this is third in a series, there were a couple characters I could tell were from previous books but they did not play a significant role in the story and I would say this could easily pass as a standalone.
While Erin and Zander actually falling in love is kind of missed as this happened when they were teenagers, their current dialogue and interactions were cute and appealing. The first half had me invested but unfortunately the middle and last half lost its way focusing on a few repetitive bedroom scenes. However, if you’re just looking for a stalwart soldier and babe in the woods themed quick romance, the solid writing here could make this an option.
I received 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.
Erin needs some helpful tips, specifically tips on how to negotiate with people who take your irresponsible mother and her boyfriend hostage. As Erin is an artist and fairly introverted she doesn’t quite have the circle of friends that have these expertise either. When she receives an email from her ex-boyfriend’s mother with the date and time of his father’s funeral she recalls that he is in the military and may just have the knowledge of skills she so desperately needs. The fact that Erin hasn’t spoken to him in four years and oh yeah, she basically destroyed his life when she inadvertently got him arrested shouldn’t harm her chances of getting his help at all. When Zander comes face to face with Erin he is shocked and starts to feel all his old emotions of anger along with some lingering attraction. When he finds out the kind of trouble she is in there is no way he is going to let her leave his side. As they work to save Erin’s mother they have to decide if past hurts can be forgiven in favor of future relationships.
In the beginning Erin seemed somewhat naïve, from the way she approached her mother’s hostage situation to how and what questions she asked Zander not thinking he wouldn’t be extremely scrutinizing of why she needed the answers she did. Erin never fully crosses over to TSTL territory but there were times I had to remind myself she was only twenty-two and lacking in world experience to help explain her actions. Zander was the complete opposite, I kept checking to make sure he was suppose to be only twenty-two because of the way he was written with such strength of maturity and the story thread of him being heavily recruited by a private security agency. Zander does have a wealth of real world experience and being in heavy stress situations but some instances seemed out of reach for a twenty-two year old. The first half of the book I loved how Erin and Zander interacted, they were very normal with each other in terms of dialogue. Erin's wide-eyed in over her head played well against Zander's man of the world protectiveness. They were funny and cute together with an overlap of things left unsaid and unsettled hanging over them.
The second half of the book didn’t work as well for me as the hostage situation came more into play or was suppose to. When Erin and Zander get down to Mexico the pace slowed way down and while their bedroom scenes (and pool scene) heated up, my interest cooled off. The suspense angle fizzled as the bad guys showed up only to disappear again and again in choppy intervals and then were beaten in a fairly anticlimactic way. The story focuses pretty much on Erin and Zander so secondary characters were largely in the background. As this is third in a series, there were a couple characters I could tell were from previous books but they did not play a significant role in the story and I would say this could easily pass as a standalone.
While Erin and Zander actually falling in love is kind of missed as this happened when they were teenagers, their current dialogue and interactions were cute and appealing. The first half had me invested but unfortunately the middle and last half lost its way focusing on a few repetitive bedroom scenes. However, if you’re just looking for a stalwart soldier and babe in the woods themed quick romance, the solid writing here could make this an option.
December 5, 2014
Four years ago some bad decisions on both sides broke Erin and Zander apart. They've been in love all through their teenage years - the hellraising thrill-seeking son of a strict military Dad and the quiet, nerdy art-lover, who lives with her grandma because her mother is not really all that dependable.
They haven't seen each other for a long time, but now Erin needs Army-Ranger Zander's help.
Her mom is being held captive in Mexico and she's been told to go down there with lots of money to get her mother back. And since she knows Zander would never help her after what happened four years ago, she still wants to try to at least ask him for some info about how to go about her rescue-mission.
Even though she's holding lots of information back from him, Zander knows that Erin is horribly scared - and he wants to help. He also wants to have sex with her - just one time to get her out of his mind forever!
But he can't let her walk into a dangerous situation all by herself ....
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ERiN &ZANDER???
WiLL THERE BE A HEA???
WiLL THERE BE A CLiFFHANGER???
Nope . . . I'm not telling you ☺
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WANT IT was a really sexy Romantic Suspense story!!
Zander is this totally hot and capable soldier who we all fall immediately in love with ☺
And Erin is such a sweet and quiet girl - we can't help but love her too!
There are lots of sexy scenes ...
The main focus is not really on the suspense part. It's more about both of them overcoming whatever they have to overcome to finally find their way to each other again - but of course they don't know that they want to find their way to each other again at first!! ☺ And that's the fun part - for us at least - to read how they fight their way through all their pain and resentment against each other...
I really loved the story.
But just like the last book in this series - Zander and Erin appear much older... Zander is supposed to be this big Army Ranger and the way everybody talks about him, you'd think he was at least 30 - but they're only 22... :/
Didn't bother me much - but I just think Jennifer could've made them both a few years older...
It doesn't feel like a New Adult thing....
BUT - I still really loved the story!
WANT IT was a really sexy and cute and slightly suspensy Romance - you will soooo fall in love with Zander!!! ♥
And now hurry Jennifer - I want to read RISK IT!!! ☺
September 14, 2014
ARC Received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first Jennifer Chance book I've read. I like her writing style and I do see myself open to the possibility of purchasing future books written by her. As far as this particular book goes, I can't say I liked it enough to buy it. I'll explain why shortly. But first let's go into what I did like.
I liked the plot; specifically the part about the second chance love story between former high school sweethearts who broke up under bad circumstances leaving them with unresolved issues. They both still carried a torch for each other but didn't want to admit it because they were both angry and hurt. I liked that the reunion didn't take a decade or more to take place. Their separation was only for four years (they were both 17 when they broke up). I liked that the H was a badass military man.
What I didn't like was the disconnect I felt with the couple. I honestly didn't get why Zander(H) was in love with Erin(h). Besides them having a history - a history that we really don't experience besides them recalling the night that caused their break up - there is no development at all to their relationship. When I read a book I want to get to know the characters, I want to laugh or at least smile at their sense of humor and I want to feel their attraction and sexual tension. In this case there was none of that. Sure, there was plenty of sex scenes and man were they hot for each other, but I wasn't in the moment. I was simply reading about it not feeling it. Sure Zander was hot, sexy and badass so I can see why Erin was attracted to him but what I really didn't see was why he was so into Erin. I was stuck on the part (at the beginning of the book) where Zander says..."the sight of Erin Connelly hits him like a physical blow. It shouldn't - she was so small, with none of the lush curves of the women he'd been talking to just a few moments ago, or even the clean, athletic angles of the women he'd known throughout the years of his deployment"... Wow, what a glowing compliment! He would later tell her during sex that she was so beautiful. Really? Why? What made her beautiful to him? Was it that she made him randy and they had good sex? I didn't get it. Hence the disconnect with this couple.
I wasn't really interested in the saving the h's mom part of the book. I am not really into action in books so when the romance failed, as it relates to relationship development, my interest was completely lost.
This is the first Jennifer Chance book I've read. I like her writing style and I do see myself open to the possibility of purchasing future books written by her. As far as this particular book goes, I can't say I liked it enough to buy it. I'll explain why shortly. But first let's go into what I did like.
I liked the plot; specifically the part about the second chance love story between former high school sweethearts who broke up under bad circumstances leaving them with unresolved issues. They both still carried a torch for each other but didn't want to admit it because they were both angry and hurt. I liked that the reunion didn't take a decade or more to take place. Their separation was only for four years (they were both 17 when they broke up). I liked that the H was a badass military man.
What I didn't like was the disconnect I felt with the couple. I honestly didn't get why Zander(H) was in love with Erin(h). Besides them having a history - a history that we really don't experience besides them recalling the night that caused their break up - there is no development at all to their relationship. When I read a book I want to get to know the characters, I want to laugh or at least smile at their sense of humor and I want to feel their attraction and sexual tension. In this case there was none of that. Sure, there was plenty of sex scenes and man were they hot for each other, but I wasn't in the moment. I was simply reading about it not feeling it. Sure Zander was hot, sexy and badass so I can see why Erin was attracted to him but what I really didn't see was why he was so into Erin. I was stuck on the part (at the beginning of the book) where Zander says..."the sight of Erin Connelly hits him like a physical blow. It shouldn't - she was so small, with none of the lush curves of the women he'd been talking to just a few moments ago, or even the clean, athletic angles of the women he'd known throughout the years of his deployment"... Wow, what a glowing compliment! He would later tell her during sex that she was so beautiful. Really? Why? What made her beautiful to him? Was it that she made him randy and they had good sex? I didn't get it. Hence the disconnect with this couple.
I wasn't really interested in the saving the h's mom part of the book. I am not really into action in books so when the romance failed, as it relates to relationship development, my interest was completely lost.
September 4, 2014
I love this series. Zander is one intense man, "no," he said. "Come to the house, after." He could sense the retreat in Erin, the shying away. So he went in for the kill. "We'll talk then." He's fiercely protective, "he nodded at her once. "Then maybe you should tell me what the eff is going on, Erin. Because I can assure you, you're not going anywhere until you do." I mean the boy will do anything for his girl, "Erin, I really don't care how much you pi** me off. Which is a lot, for the record. But I will tell you this. There is no effing way I'm going to let you walk into this clustereff tomorrow with a backpack full of money and not a single clue of what to do if something goes wrong." He's so complimentary, "such a sweet a**," he murmured, and she felt his rough palms against her backside, seating her more firmly against him. "I always did love your a**. Look at me Erin." Loved it!
January 2, 2015
I really liked this book. It was sexy, beyond steamy in the bedroom and action packed.
Erin Connelly has lived her life hiding the truth about her family from the world. Until one day something happens that she cant handle on her own. Causing her to reach out to her first true love Zander James to help save her mother from her latest misadventure.
Zander James blames Erin Connelly for ruining his highest aspirations with one phone call four years ago. They have only spoken to each other one time since that ill fated phone call so he is very surprised when she shows up at his fathers funeral saying that she needed to talk to him.
Zander may have been angry at Erin for a long time but he cannot hide that deep down inside he still wants her. So when Erin informs him that's she is going to do something that could get her hurt or likely killed he knows he cant let her go alone.
This journey begins with secrets and broken hearts and ends with everything out in the open. But the real question is will the truth change anything or will they continue to live in the past?
I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley for my honest review. My honest opinion is that this was a really good book. I loved how Jennifer Chance created these two characters. It was clear that although they were the same age; life experiences made Zander appear much older. Erin at times seemed very weak but I had to remind myself of her age. I really thought back on a younger me at that age and I would have to admit, if in that situation I would act the same way.
I loved that Jennifer really went into that night in the past when Erin made that phone call and showed how they felt on that day and why each character did what they did. It really helps the reader understand why that one phone call was a big deal to them both. I don't want to give any spoilers but It kind of made me mad that Erin felt like she had done something so wrong by making that call and I loved when Erin finally speaks out and expresses how she felt. Again I thought back to a younger me and I would have made the same phone call and would have dared anyone to hate me for making it.
Overall great book I could go on and on. Jennifer brought me on a literary ride where I was biting my nails wanting Zander and Erin to make it out of the whole situation alive and clearly in love. Great book for a great price currently listed for 2.99 on bn.com
Erin Connelly has lived her life hiding the truth about her family from the world. Until one day something happens that she cant handle on her own. Causing her to reach out to her first true love Zander James to help save her mother from her latest misadventure.
Zander James blames Erin Connelly for ruining his highest aspirations with one phone call four years ago. They have only spoken to each other one time since that ill fated phone call so he is very surprised when she shows up at his fathers funeral saying that she needed to talk to him.
Zander may have been angry at Erin for a long time but he cannot hide that deep down inside he still wants her. So when Erin informs him that's she is going to do something that could get her hurt or likely killed he knows he cant let her go alone.
This journey begins with secrets and broken hearts and ends with everything out in the open. But the real question is will the truth change anything or will they continue to live in the past?
I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley for my honest review. My honest opinion is that this was a really good book. I loved how Jennifer Chance created these two characters. It was clear that although they were the same age; life experiences made Zander appear much older. Erin at times seemed very weak but I had to remind myself of her age. I really thought back on a younger me at that age and I would have to admit, if in that situation I would act the same way.
I loved that Jennifer really went into that night in the past when Erin made that phone call and showed how they felt on that day and why each character did what they did. It really helps the reader understand why that one phone call was a big deal to them both. I don't want to give any spoilers but It kind of made me mad that Erin felt like she had done something so wrong by making that call and I loved when Erin finally speaks out and expresses how she felt. Again I thought back to a younger me and I would have made the same phone call and would have dared anyone to hate me for making it.
Overall great book I could go on and on. Jennifer brought me on a literary ride where I was biting my nails wanting Zander and Erin to make it out of the whole situation alive and clearly in love. Great book for a great price currently listed for 2.99 on bn.com
December 10, 2014
Kitty‘s review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
4 STARS
Review copy provided for an honest review
A story about lost love, intrigue and rekindling that love always has my attention. “Want It” sounded purestdelightawardinteresting and I hadn’t read any of the other books in the Rule Breakers series … was told that it could be read as a stand-alone … so I was looking forward to seeing where Ms. Chance took Erin and Zander.
A death brings Erin back into Zander’s life. He’s not happy about seeing the woman who took away all of his dreams, who broke his father’s heart and decimated his. But, she wants information and he’ll give it to her and get her out of his system once and for all. What starts off as a little revenge sex, turns into an adventure in Mexico and the realization that Erin was never far from his heart.
As for Erin, she comes with a lot of baggage – a mother that doesn’t know when to grow up and the guilt of what she did to Zander four years ago. Seeing him again only brings up feelings that are best left in the past. She’s worrisome, insecure and still in love with her high school sweetheart. But, her family comes first. Never imaging that Zander will not only give her the information she needs but help her in finding her mother, she finds herself in a strange country with the one man who has the power to destroy her.
I absolutely enjoyed the storyline. It was filled with action, some mystery and a little bit of love. But, for some reason, I could not feel the connection between Erin and Zander. Something was missing. He ran hot and cold – from hating Erin to loving her then back to hating her and convincing himself that it was just revenge for her past deeds. As for Erin, there was only so many times that you could say sorry for something that you thought was right in the past. Actually, she depressed me a little. Her insecurities and half-truths had me baffled. But, when they came together as one, the pages sizzled and worlds got rocked. In the end, once Zander understood the why’s and who’s, he became the understanding, loving man that I thought he had in him but didn’t show throughout the story.
4 STARS
Review copy provided for an honest review
A story about lost love, intrigue and rekindling that love always has my attention. “Want It” sounded purestdelightawardinteresting and I hadn’t read any of the other books in the Rule Breakers series … was told that it could be read as a stand-alone … so I was looking forward to seeing where Ms. Chance took Erin and Zander.
A death brings Erin back into Zander’s life. He’s not happy about seeing the woman who took away all of his dreams, who broke his father’s heart and decimated his. But, she wants information and he’ll give it to her and get her out of his system once and for all. What starts off as a little revenge sex, turns into an adventure in Mexico and the realization that Erin was never far from his heart.
As for Erin, she comes with a lot of baggage – a mother that doesn’t know when to grow up and the guilt of what she did to Zander four years ago. Seeing him again only brings up feelings that are best left in the past. She’s worrisome, insecure and still in love with her high school sweetheart. But, her family comes first. Never imaging that Zander will not only give her the information she needs but help her in finding her mother, she finds herself in a strange country with the one man who has the power to destroy her.
I absolutely enjoyed the storyline. It was filled with action, some mystery and a little bit of love. But, for some reason, I could not feel the connection between Erin and Zander. Something was missing. He ran hot and cold – from hating Erin to loving her then back to hating her and convincing himself that it was just revenge for her past deeds. As for Erin, there was only so many times that you could say sorry for something that you thought was right in the past. Actually, she depressed me a little. Her insecurities and half-truths had me baffled. But, when they came together as one, the pages sizzled and worlds got rocked. In the end, once Zander understood the why’s and who’s, he became the understanding, loving man that I thought he had in him but didn’t show throughout the story.
November 10, 2014
Erin and Zander were high school sweethearts once upon a time before it all went wrong. Erin has always been a cautious person whereas Zander has always been looking for the next adventure and has no fear. Zander's entire future has been mapped out since he was born, he has been born into an army family and he is ready to join in the family business. All that is derailed by one night where Zander felt he was betrayed by Erin and lost the future he had always planned.
Zander and Erin come face to face again when Zander's father passes away and Erin finds that she needs help that only her ex the Army Ranger can provide. Zander wants nothing to do with Erin but when he see's the fear in her eyes he knows that he can't turn her away. Erin never wanted anything but for Zander to answer a few of her questions. She didn't want him to find out what she was going to do, but when he insists on coming on her mission she knows that she must accept his help if she wants to get her mom back.
Erin's mom has never been an ideal mom. She's never been a consistent part of Erin's life. She normally blows in when she needs something with no thought to her daughter's well being. Now she has been abducted in Mexico with her boyfriend and has been ransomed and expects her daughter to pay it no questions asked. Despite being a terrible mom Erin will do anything she has to do to get her mom back even if it means taking Zander's help.
This emotional journey will reveal that neither Erin nor Zander truly realized who the other was that they were dating, but the feelings were real and they haven't gone away. When they stop looking back into the past and start seeing each other for who they are now things start heating up, but they can't lose focus because Erin's moms life stands in the balance.
This was a fun exciting book. I really liked how the events of the night the tore apart Zander and Erin was slowly doled out by memories from each characters point of view. Both characters had strong personalities and reasons for being who they are. I enjoyed reading their story and look forward to more from this author.
Zander and Erin come face to face again when Zander's father passes away and Erin finds that she needs help that only her ex the Army Ranger can provide. Zander wants nothing to do with Erin but when he see's the fear in her eyes he knows that he can't turn her away. Erin never wanted anything but for Zander to answer a few of her questions. She didn't want him to find out what she was going to do, but when he insists on coming on her mission she knows that she must accept his help if she wants to get her mom back.
Erin's mom has never been an ideal mom. She's never been a consistent part of Erin's life. She normally blows in when she needs something with no thought to her daughter's well being. Now she has been abducted in Mexico with her boyfriend and has been ransomed and expects her daughter to pay it no questions asked. Despite being a terrible mom Erin will do anything she has to do to get her mom back even if it means taking Zander's help.
This emotional journey will reveal that neither Erin nor Zander truly realized who the other was that they were dating, but the feelings were real and they haven't gone away. When they stop looking back into the past and start seeing each other for who they are now things start heating up, but they can't lose focus because Erin's moms life stands in the balance.
This was a fun exciting book. I really liked how the events of the night the tore apart Zander and Erin was slowly doled out by memories from each characters point of view. Both characters had strong personalities and reasons for being who they are. I enjoyed reading their story and look forward to more from this author.
May 22, 2015
This story is about two people who have not seen each other since the end of their graduation from high school. One terrible night for Erin, who was dating Zander, but could never get him to stop doing risks. He races another guy when there is an accident and she calls 911 seeing blood thinking the other boy is seriously hurt. The ambulance comes but also the police and Zander takes a swing at one of them and is arrested. Realizing that Erin his girlfriend was the one that called he goes off on her and says he never wants to see her and that his hopes of going to West Point are now ruin because of what she did by calling 911. Four years goes by and she is invited to the funeral of Zanders father this works out good for her because she wants to ask him a question. Her mother has gotten herself into trouble in Mexico and she is going down there to try to handle it. Zander enlisted right after he was released from jail and then went to boot camp saying no good byes to anyone he still can’t get Erin and that night out of his mind. He is now an Army Ranger, so when she asks to talk to him he says come to the house. Once he sees her he finds himself still attracted to her and though she does not ask for his help to go with her he does. This gives them time to work through both of their issues because she did not tell him everything about her mother and how her life has been since the age of 6. As you go along in the story it is to young people getting to really know each other and accepting each other and at the same time they are fighting at times with each other and the people that took her mother. This is a good story and I liked the characters and the way the author used this crisis to get them back together. Overall a good book. I got this book from net galley.
March 30, 2015
I received a copy to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review. This is the third in the Rule Breakers series and I loved it too. Each story is about a different couple but the interact with each story line some, so if you only read this one it will not leave you hanging. Erin works in an art gallery where she should be displaying her own art and living her life. When she gets an email regarding the funeral of her ex-boyfriend, she doesn't know what to think. Can she see Zander again, give her condolences and leave? But she has to talk to Zander, she needs some answers to help her get her mother back. After about a year her mom calls saying she is being held in Mexico and they want money. When Zander finally gets Erin to tell him the truth, he is not letting her go alone, he will go with her if only to keep her safe. When things heat up between them, they both want to forget the past but it will always be there. Can she forgive herself for ruining his life? Will he finally see that it was his actions and not hers that set the wheels in motion? If you are looking for a great story with a great couple, then you should read this one and also enjoy the whole series. Can't wait for the next one.
**Copy also provided by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review**
**Copy also provided by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review**
December 17, 2014
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
This is the first story I've read by this author and I quite liked her writing style. Want It is well paced and I like the way Erin and Zander's past was revelled to us in dribs and drabs.
While the story line of the army ranger helping the ex in distress is contrived a lot of this story focuses on the relationship between Erin and Zander and their relationship is far more interesting that the trouble Erin finds herself in.
One thing really bugged me about this story and it is the reason for their breakup. Even by the end of the story was I still pissed as hell at how this was dealt with. I felt Erin was 100% in the right. The way Zander and even Erin to an extent, treated the event that originally broke them up bugged the crap out of me and I just wanted to punch Zander - and the desire never really went away.
In spite of that I did enjoy Want It and I'll be looking out for more work by Jennifer Chance.
This is the first story I've read by this author and I quite liked her writing style. Want It is well paced and I like the way Erin and Zander's past was revelled to us in dribs and drabs.
While the story line of the army ranger helping the ex in distress is contrived a lot of this story focuses on the relationship between Erin and Zander and their relationship is far more interesting that the trouble Erin finds herself in.
One thing really bugged me about this story and it is the reason for their breakup. Even by the end of the story was I still pissed as hell at how this was dealt with. I felt Erin was 100% in the right. The way Zander and even Erin to an extent, treated the event that originally broke them up bugged the crap out of me and I just wanted to punch Zander - and the desire never really went away.
In spite of that I did enjoy Want It and I'll be looking out for more work by Jennifer Chance.
November 22, 2025
Want It was an enjoyable story about rekindling past love with an enlisted white knight in military armor.
Erin Connelly's life has been turned upside down. Her absentee mother has been taken captive by a Mexican drug lord and she must scrape up every penny she owns to save her mother.
Zander James is an elite solider on leave for his father's funeral. The last person he expected to see at his father's wake is Erin, his high school sweetheart. Their relationship ended abruptly and without closure. Years later the passion still burns hot, but will it be enough or will it burn bright only to flare out.
I completely enjoyed the first half of this story. The interaction between Erin and Zander was interesting but it sort of lost is pull as they get closer to traveling to Mexico. I never quite felt the new connection between Zander and Erin which seemed to intensify as the story progressed.
This was a like it read for me. Want It would definitely appeal for those who love a damsel in distress story.
I received this ARC copy of Want It from Random House Loveswept in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication December 9, 2014.
Erin Connelly's life has been turned upside down. Her absentee mother has been taken captive by a Mexican drug lord and she must scrape up every penny she owns to save her mother.
Zander James is an elite solider on leave for his father's funeral. The last person he expected to see at his father's wake is Erin, his high school sweetheart. Their relationship ended abruptly and without closure. Years later the passion still burns hot, but will it be enough or will it burn bright only to flare out.
I completely enjoyed the first half of this story. The interaction between Erin and Zander was interesting but it sort of lost is pull as they get closer to traveling to Mexico. I never quite felt the new connection between Zander and Erin which seemed to intensify as the story progressed.
This was a like it read for me. Want It would definitely appeal for those who love a damsel in distress story.
I received this ARC copy of Want It from Random House Loveswept in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication December 9, 2014.
December 7, 2014
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
This is book 3 in the Rule breakers series; however it is also a total stand alone. I have not read the other books but in no one did I feel I was missing anything. I am left full of questions as to what will happen with these characters and will be getting the others in the series to learn more of them. The sexual chemistry between the two characters was beyond belief and was a more focal point of the overall storyline. An overall good read.
This is book 3 in the Rule breakers series; however it is also a total stand alone. I have not read the other books but in no one did I feel I was missing anything. I am left full of questions as to what will happen with these characters and will be getting the others in the series to learn more of them. The sexual chemistry between the two characters was beyond belief and was a more focal point of the overall storyline. An overall good read.
December 9, 2014
A second chance at happiness. Erin Connelly, is a good girl working her dream job at an art gallery in Boston. Unfortunately she still has a past, her mom is in trouble and needs to be rescued from a Mexican drug lord. There is only one person Erin can ask for help her old boyfriend Zander. Is he willing to forget the past and help her? This is the third in the Rule Breakers series but can be read as a stand-alone. I enjoyed the story it was sexy and lots of suspense, only issue is once Erin and Zander got together in Mexico the story focused more on that then Erin’s mom and the rescue. An enjoyable read!
December 23, 2014
Erin has a lot to work through and staying alive as she pays a ransom for her mom. Zander her ex from four years prior has come to town. So can she ask him for help being he is a army ranger? Well life has plans and her plans to not take Zander with her does not pan out to well for her. The drama is interesting since she has to save her mom and find ways to out smart her mom captors. She didn't think through all of it very well. I mean a hot army ranger?? What!! Fun read and great characters. Nice chemistry with these two and a good read! Well played by the author!
Received this ARC via Net Galley for my honest review. Thank You Net Galley!
Received this ARC via Net Galley for my honest review. Thank You Net Galley!
September 7, 2014
This is probably more a 3.5 star rating.
Book was a good read. I liked the chemistry between hero and heroine. But I did have some issues with some scenes in the book that just seemed over the top and didn't make sense for the story line. The heroine did a couple things out of character and the hero at times I didn't like (how he reacted to the heroine a couple times).
Overall I liked the main characters together and the idea of the story in general was good.
Received from Netgalley for honest review.
Book was a good read. I liked the chemistry between hero and heroine. But I did have some issues with some scenes in the book that just seemed over the top and didn't make sense for the story line. The heroine did a couple things out of character and the hero at times I didn't like (how he reacted to the heroine a couple times).
Overall I liked the main characters together and the idea of the story in general was good.
Received from Netgalley for honest review.
December 5, 2014
Excellent! I love this series by Jennifer Chance and this one is a great addition. This is a second chance story with a twist of suspense and it's very well done. After four years Erin and Zander are reunited after a bad teenage break-up. Erin is in trouble and needs Zander's help but will he forgive her enough to help? Get this one and find out, I highly recommend it!
November 25, 2014
This was one that I grabbed up out of sheer curiosity. I read that blurb about a gal who ruined a guy's dreams basically and a few years later after no contact she now needs his help. That just sounded like such an interesting premise right there with its enemies to lover style of second chance. Yeah, it wasn't easy and they had to work through even more than at first appeared, but it turned out pretty good.
I have seen really good reviews on the previous books in the series and took a chance that I could jump into the middle and not have trouble- and I didn't. This one worked fine out of series order though I do plan to go back and get the others when I get some time.
The story opens with Erin Connelly in a tough spot and forced to approach someone who she is well aware that hates her and probably will be disgusted by the very sight of her. Four years previous, Erin had panicked and called the cops on her own boyfriend. Her call brought his dad's anger and disappointment down on him and derailed any chances of him getting into West Point which was the start of his dream career as a military officer. She had done it out of the best motives, but the consequences had been high. Then she had compounded the mistake by cutting off all contact. He hadn't known the secrets and burdens she carried back then to make her panic about safety and now here she was at his dad's funeral all set to pump him for information so she could yet again, get her mom out of trouble. This time it was bad. Her mom and the boyfriend were being held in a Mexican border town for ransom and the cost would break Erin, but it was her mother.
Zander James still holds his anger and hurt close after all these years for Erin's betrayal even though he has worked to cut even the memory of her from his life. He's already dealing with the pain of his dad's death added to the fact that the two men never made their peace when Zander left home after the arrest and enlisted. He had worked hard made it through the ranks and became a Ranger and a specialist in his field. He is pleased with this, but knows his dad wanted him to carry on the family tradition. And there in front of him stands the woman responsible for it all. Erin needs him and he can tell that something has really rattled her, but she attempts to bluff and lie her way as she pumps him for information. The nature of her questions give him a pretty good idea of her troubles. He would love to just turn his back and walk away, but there is also a part of him that never got over Erin. She's in way over her head and naively thinks she's got a handle on things, but he plans to make it clear that she either let's him in on it or it will be his turn to call the cops.
Right...so...I knew this one would be a bit rough when it starts with the type of volatile history these two have. The story is actually told in the present with flashbacks and told in alternating points of view. I was appreciative for both of these features so things would make better sense and I could connect to these guys. The pace, for all the fact that this is a hostage rescue, is rather tame though not knowing what was going to happen when they got there heightened the suspense. The focus is very much on the resolution of the past and reuniting in the present.
The characters were sketched out well. I was intrigued by both of them, but this is one where the initial gut feeling about the characters is going to get turned up on its ear. I was given the facts of what destroyed their relationship in the past and formed opinions and then slowly as the story progresses and the details and motives get filled in, my opinion altered. This is a true second chance romance in that these two probably wouldn't have made it the first time around because they both needed some stuff to happen and change them into the people who could truly appreciate a relationship. Zander was a daredevil and needed to mature into a man with manly responsibilities. Erin was so engulfed by her past and her secrets that really the person Zander was dating was not even real. The relationship needed for them to be apart to mature and experience stuff to be more ready for something lasting.
Now that being said, Erin was still an issue for me. In the beginning, I really didn't blame Zander for his anger and just wanting Erin gone from his life because she hid so much and lied to him- she was still pulling that crap even after years away. She never let him have closure and even in the present she wasn't planning to give him that. For most of the book, she felt like this nervy worrier type with a stick up her butt who is about to make a serious monumental mistake and get herself killed. I couldn't decide if I really believed someone was that naive these days when the violence and stuff in Mexican border towns that happens to Americans and tourists is almost daily in the news. She just planned to blithely cross the border with over 300K in a backpack and meet a group who held her mother for a trade at their specified location. She truly thought it would go off like a charm just because she was following the rules they laid out and this was still her thinking after Zander spelled it out for her more than once that the bad guys didn't play by the rules and *gasp* they lie to people to get what they want. TSTL award goes to...
But... then I remembered something pivotal when it came to this story. It took me the whole book to realize something. These two are just barely into their twenties. For some reason, I got under the impression that like a decade had gone by since they broke up and that I was dealing with people who were long time adults. Part of it is because when the story talks about all Zander does in his military career, I know that takes years and part of it is because there is reference to Erin working and being done with school. But shock, these are babies and so their thinking and choices suddenly made much more sense. Erin still needed to live a little, but then again, that was the point of the story and Zander's efforts there in the end were to show her how.
So yeah, once I had that paradigm shift in my thinking, I actually really appreciated the book so much more. I should have worked it out just by the sheer amount of sex these two were capable of getting up to because whew boy I was exhausted just reading about them. Haha! Now, as to whom this would be for I would definitely suggest those who like NA Contemporary Romance, but I think it might appeal to some adult Contemporary Romance fans who like to change it up a bit.
My thanks to Barclay Publicity and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have seen really good reviews on the previous books in the series and took a chance that I could jump into the middle and not have trouble- and I didn't. This one worked fine out of series order though I do plan to go back and get the others when I get some time.
The story opens with Erin Connelly in a tough spot and forced to approach someone who she is well aware that hates her and probably will be disgusted by the very sight of her. Four years previous, Erin had panicked and called the cops on her own boyfriend. Her call brought his dad's anger and disappointment down on him and derailed any chances of him getting into West Point which was the start of his dream career as a military officer. She had done it out of the best motives, but the consequences had been high. Then she had compounded the mistake by cutting off all contact. He hadn't known the secrets and burdens she carried back then to make her panic about safety and now here she was at his dad's funeral all set to pump him for information so she could yet again, get her mom out of trouble. This time it was bad. Her mom and the boyfriend were being held in a Mexican border town for ransom and the cost would break Erin, but it was her mother.
Zander James still holds his anger and hurt close after all these years for Erin's betrayal even though he has worked to cut even the memory of her from his life. He's already dealing with the pain of his dad's death added to the fact that the two men never made their peace when Zander left home after the arrest and enlisted. He had worked hard made it through the ranks and became a Ranger and a specialist in his field. He is pleased with this, but knows his dad wanted him to carry on the family tradition. And there in front of him stands the woman responsible for it all. Erin needs him and he can tell that something has really rattled her, but she attempts to bluff and lie her way as she pumps him for information. The nature of her questions give him a pretty good idea of her troubles. He would love to just turn his back and walk away, but there is also a part of him that never got over Erin. She's in way over her head and naively thinks she's got a handle on things, but he plans to make it clear that she either let's him in on it or it will be his turn to call the cops.
Right...so...I knew this one would be a bit rough when it starts with the type of volatile history these two have. The story is actually told in the present with flashbacks and told in alternating points of view. I was appreciative for both of these features so things would make better sense and I could connect to these guys. The pace, for all the fact that this is a hostage rescue, is rather tame though not knowing what was going to happen when they got there heightened the suspense. The focus is very much on the resolution of the past and reuniting in the present.
The characters were sketched out well. I was intrigued by both of them, but this is one where the initial gut feeling about the characters is going to get turned up on its ear. I was given the facts of what destroyed their relationship in the past and formed opinions and then slowly as the story progresses and the details and motives get filled in, my opinion altered. This is a true second chance romance in that these two probably wouldn't have made it the first time around because they both needed some stuff to happen and change them into the people who could truly appreciate a relationship. Zander was a daredevil and needed to mature into a man with manly responsibilities. Erin was so engulfed by her past and her secrets that really the person Zander was dating was not even real. The relationship needed for them to be apart to mature and experience stuff to be more ready for something lasting.
Now that being said, Erin was still an issue for me. In the beginning, I really didn't blame Zander for his anger and just wanting Erin gone from his life because she hid so much and lied to him- she was still pulling that crap even after years away. She never let him have closure and even in the present she wasn't planning to give him that. For most of the book, she felt like this nervy worrier type with a stick up her butt who is about to make a serious monumental mistake and get herself killed. I couldn't decide if I really believed someone was that naive these days when the violence and stuff in Mexican border towns that happens to Americans and tourists is almost daily in the news. She just planned to blithely cross the border with over 300K in a backpack and meet a group who held her mother for a trade at their specified location. She truly thought it would go off like a charm just because she was following the rules they laid out and this was still her thinking after Zander spelled it out for her more than once that the bad guys didn't play by the rules and *gasp* they lie to people to get what they want. TSTL award goes to...
But... then I remembered something pivotal when it came to this story. It took me the whole book to realize something. These two are just barely into their twenties. For some reason, I got under the impression that like a decade had gone by since they broke up and that I was dealing with people who were long time adults. Part of it is because when the story talks about all Zander does in his military career, I know that takes years and part of it is because there is reference to Erin working and being done with school. But shock, these are babies and so their thinking and choices suddenly made much more sense. Erin still needed to live a little, but then again, that was the point of the story and Zander's efforts there in the end were to show her how.
So yeah, once I had that paradigm shift in my thinking, I actually really appreciated the book so much more. I should have worked it out just by the sheer amount of sex these two were capable of getting up to because whew boy I was exhausted just reading about them. Haha! Now, as to whom this would be for I would definitely suggest those who like NA Contemporary Romance, but I think it might appeal to some adult Contemporary Romance fans who like to change it up a bit.
My thanks to Barclay Publicity and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 2, 2015
Third in the Rule Breakers romance series. The couple focus is on Erin Connelly and Zander James.
This ARC was provided by NetGalley and Loveswept in exchange for an honest review.
I'm torn between a "2" and a "3" on this. The number of errors was tremendous. I realize this is an ARC, and I rarely, very rarely, come across an ARC from a traditional publisher that has this many problems: the wrong words; misspellings; missing prepositions, pronouns, and articles; extra and missing words; and, verb disagreements galore. Combined with the lack of depth…
My Take
This is sweet with a cute story and some hot love scenes. Chance did a nice set-up, making me worry and wonder so many things right off. What does she do for a living? Why would Zander not speak to her? Who is held hostage? How did she disappoint Erin so many times??
The conflict in this story primarily comes from years of miscommunication. Well, more like no communication. It's a reasonable error, as they were young and the situation was dramatic and confused. It didn't help that Erin has spent most of her life learning to "not communicate", and Chance makes us feel their frustration, anger, fear, and that horrible sense of humiliation when they do meet up after all these years.
Both Zander and Erin were wrong all those years ago, and it's the shortsightedness and callow anger of youth that tore them apart and may keep them apart today. A car rolls like that, and he doesn't think the cops will be involved, at least eventually? Just proves his immaturity in this. Erin took off without saying a word and simply disappeared. Not the most mature reaction here, either. Not that Zander's screaming at her and leaving the next day left much room.
It's also a disconnect for me. Chance is pushing this bit of drama, and it's not until the very, very end that either character concedes anything. It's just one example of small things that don't make sense. That leave little blips along the way. This story has great possibilities, and her editor didn't help her out here.
That miscommunication doesn't stop with Erin and Zander, as it encompasses Zander and his dad as well. What is it with parents being unable to tell their kids they're proud of them?
It does sound to have been a somewhat idyllic childhood for the two of them, leaving out her mother and his father. Phew, Chance left me in the dark about that mother, right up until the last minute. Nicely done.
That "hired help" scenario was predictable — and still cute. And, damn, Zander did know his stuff! I sure liked Rey as well.
On the negative side, there's more melodrama than I like, and Erin's thinking is fairly juvenile. For someone who's had to take care of herself and her mother for so many years, I'd think she'd be more grown-up. This conversation Zander has with Jackson doesn't feel real. Zander's only been in the army for four years, and he's already a staff sergeant, AND being courted by a mercenary unit? Pretty impressive. Jackson sure is willing to spend a heckuva lotta money on this boy. I find myself curious as to how good Zander really is!
I gotta say, I despise Erin's mother. Erin should'a cut her off a long time ago. As it is, she's simply enabling the idiot. I appreciated the acknowledgement moment, but I gotta wonder how long that'll last. How could any mother do this to her child year after year after year…?
I felt like I was being jerked around at the end. Maybe it was more real life, and I wasn't expecting it, but I felt as though Chance was trying to work some more melodrama in before she closed down the story.
Like I said…it's a fun read with a promise of depth if Chance had worked at it.
The Story
It's the colonel's funeral that gives Erin the impetus and opportunity to take this chance, to hope that Zander may have forgiven her for destroying his future.
She just needs a few tips to save her mother.
The Characters
Erin Connelly is an artist who works in an art gallery and loves HGTV. The fiercely loyal Dani Michaels is the only housemate still with her — Lacey has hooked up with Dante Falcone and Anna is traveling with Jake Flynn. Gran Ginny was her mother's mother, and the real "mother" who raised Erin. Mike is her mom's boyfriend. Mom is a nurse.
Staff Sergeant Alexander "Zander" James is an adrenaline junkie and an Army Ranger with a specialty in incendiary devices; he was also Erin's only love until she couldn't take it any more. Sarah is Zander's mother. Karen is his older sister and has a son, Caleb, and a daughter, Lexi. Colonel William James was his strict dad who taught at the Army War College. Zander has an older brother as well.
Glen Jackson was one of the colonel's friends. He's also an independent contractor, Jackson Security, providing security for Army intelligence.
Miss Grainger is with the bank in Laredo. Reymundo "Rey" Torres is a "driver" who meets up with them in Laredo. Rand "R-Four" Sterling Winston IV owns the company for which Anna used to work.
Mateo is one of the kidnappers.
Back in the day
Kevin Anders was a jerk in high school.
The Cover and Title
The cover is simple: a bare-chested, well-muscled man wearing dog tags. Gotta be Zander.
I'm guessing the title is about both Zander and Erin, for they both Want It, even if neither of them wants to reach for it.
This ARC was provided by NetGalley and Loveswept in exchange for an honest review.
I'm torn between a "2" and a "3" on this. The number of errors was tremendous. I realize this is an ARC, and I rarely, very rarely, come across an ARC from a traditional publisher that has this many problems: the wrong words; misspellings; missing prepositions, pronouns, and articles; extra and missing words; and, verb disagreements galore. Combined with the lack of depth…
My Take
This is sweet with a cute story and some hot love scenes. Chance did a nice set-up, making me worry and wonder so many things right off. What does she do for a living? Why would Zander not speak to her? Who is held hostage? How did she disappoint Erin so many times??
The conflict in this story primarily comes from years of miscommunication. Well, more like no communication. It's a reasonable error, as they were young and the situation was dramatic and confused. It didn't help that Erin has spent most of her life learning to "not communicate", and Chance makes us feel their frustration, anger, fear, and that horrible sense of humiliation when they do meet up after all these years.
Both Zander and Erin were wrong all those years ago, and it's the shortsightedness and callow anger of youth that tore them apart and may keep them apart today. A car rolls like that, and he doesn't think the cops will be involved, at least eventually? Just proves his immaturity in this. Erin took off without saying a word and simply disappeared. Not the most mature reaction here, either. Not that Zander's screaming at her and leaving the next day left much room.
It's also a disconnect for me. Chance is pushing this bit of drama, and it's not until the very, very end that either character concedes anything. It's just one example of small things that don't make sense. That leave little blips along the way. This story has great possibilities, and her editor didn't help her out here.
"Zander kissed Erin's mouth so softly, so gently, that her entire world seemed to balance on its edge, precariously wobbling, just begging to fall.
'Zander, I—'
'Shhh,' he murmured. 'I'm a trained professional.'"
That miscommunication doesn't stop with Erin and Zander, as it encompasses Zander and his dad as well. What is it with parents being unable to tell their kids they're proud of them?
It does sound to have been a somewhat idyllic childhood for the two of them, leaving out her mother and his father. Phew, Chance left me in the dark about that mother, right up until the last minute. Nicely done.
That "hired help" scenario was predictable — and still cute. And, damn, Zander did know his stuff! I sure liked Rey as well.
On the negative side, there's more melodrama than I like, and Erin's thinking is fairly juvenile. For someone who's had to take care of herself and her mother for so many years, I'd think she'd be more grown-up. This conversation Zander has with Jackson doesn't feel real. Zander's only been in the army for four years, and he's already a staff sergeant, AND being courted by a mercenary unit? Pretty impressive. Jackson sure is willing to spend a heckuva lotta money on this boy. I find myself curious as to how good Zander really is!
I gotta say, I despise Erin's mother. Erin should'a cut her off a long time ago. As it is, she's simply enabling the idiot. I appreciated the acknowledgement moment, but I gotta wonder how long that'll last. How could any mother do this to her child year after year after year…?
I felt like I was being jerked around at the end. Maybe it was more real life, and I wasn't expecting it, but I felt as though Chance was trying to work some more melodrama in before she closed down the story.
Like I said…it's a fun read with a promise of depth if Chance had worked at it.
The Story
It's the colonel's funeral that gives Erin the impetus and opportunity to take this chance, to hope that Zander may have forgiven her for destroying his future.
She just needs a few tips to save her mother.
The Characters
Erin Connelly is an artist who works in an art gallery and loves HGTV. The fiercely loyal Dani Michaels is the only housemate still with her — Lacey has hooked up with Dante Falcone and Anna is traveling with Jake Flynn. Gran Ginny was her mother's mother, and the real "mother" who raised Erin. Mike is her mom's boyfriend. Mom is a nurse.
Staff Sergeant Alexander "Zander" James is an adrenaline junkie and an Army Ranger with a specialty in incendiary devices; he was also Erin's only love until she couldn't take it any more. Sarah is Zander's mother. Karen is his older sister and has a son, Caleb, and a daughter, Lexi. Colonel William James was his strict dad who taught at the Army War College. Zander has an older brother as well.
Glen Jackson was one of the colonel's friends. He's also an independent contractor, Jackson Security, providing security for Army intelligence.
Miss Grainger is with the bank in Laredo. Reymundo "Rey" Torres is a "driver" who meets up with them in Laredo. Rand "R-Four" Sterling Winston IV owns the company for which Anna used to work.
Mateo is one of the kidnappers.
Back in the day
Kevin Anders was a jerk in high school.
The Cover and Title
The cover is simple: a bare-chested, well-muscled man wearing dog tags. Gotta be Zander.
I'm guessing the title is about both Zander and Erin, for they both Want It, even if neither of them wants to reach for it.
September 23, 2019
2.5*
The thing that bugged me about these books started to become apparent in book two and galvanized with this one-these don’t feel like NA stories and I don’t mean that in a good way.
It feels like plots written for main characters in their 30s were just slapped over college-aged protagonists. Not just the current scenarios but the backstories of each character just don’t feel legit for characters so young.
The thing that bugged me about these books started to become apparent in book two and galvanized with this one-these don’t feel like NA stories and I don’t mean that in a good way.
It feels like plots written for main characters in their 30s were just slapped over college-aged protagonists. Not just the current scenarios but the backstories of each character just don’t feel legit for characters so young.
June 3, 2018
This is the third book in the Rule Breakers series, however I didn’t read the first two but I don’t feel like I missed anything. The story flowed well. Zander and Erin seemed like a likable couple. I’m still not sure if the Mother rescue was a set up for Erin’s money.
October 11, 2014
Want It (Rule Breakers #3) by Jennifer Chance
Book three in the Rule Breaker’s series and can be read as standalone.
Erin is a young woman who grew up with a deadbeat mother. Zander a young man, constantly trying to live up to his military father’s expectations. For a while they had each other to lean on but a split second decision changed their lives forever. When Zander and Erin meet up again the sparks fly immediately. She needs his help, he needs to protect her. Can they keep their hands off each other long enough to save Erin’s mother from yet another mishap? Can a past mistake be forgiven? Can love survive four years apart?
Erin Connelly has always been a good girl. She keeps her head down and stays out of trouble. Too bad she can’t say the same for her mother. Her mother has yet again gotten herself into trouble and expects her daughter to get her out of it. Erin soon finds herself cleaning out her bank account and mortgaging her Grans brownstone to rescue her mother from the clutches of a Mexican drug lord. Desperation consumes her, having no idea how to handle this dangerous situation she makes a decision to ask her ex-boyfriend turned Army Ranger for information on how to save her mother. She has no right to ask since she ruined his life four years ago, but she has no choice. Will Zander help her or laugh in her face and turn away from her again like he did that horrible night she betrayed him and broke her heart?
Zander James was planning on following in his father’s and brothers’ footsteps, go to West Point become an officer make a career out of the military. All those plans were lost, one crazy night when the girl he thought he loved ripped it all out from under him with one phone call. He turned his back on her that night, hurt and confused at her actions. After seeing the disappointment in his father’s face, he immediately enlisted in the Army and has been gone for four years. Until he got the call his father passed away. Now he’s back home and the last thing he wants is to see Erin. When she approaches him at his father’s funeral with a crazy scheme to rescue her parents, he can’t let her go alone. He needs to help her and maybe in the process get her out of his system. Can he keep his emotions at bay and get through this op with his heart intact, or will he lose himself in the only girl he ever loved.
My Review:
I really liked Zander right from the first moment we met him. I was not so sure about Erin. She came off as kind of bland and whiny to me. Even though I was not feeling the chemistry between these two characters in the first few chapters I read on. I am so glad I did, this story truly surprised me. When Zander and Erin started off on their adventure into Mexico to rescue her mother it was all sexual tension and angst, I loved it. This is my first Jennifer Chance book and will not be my last. I plan on grabbing the other books in this series for sure. Zander was hot, alpha male protective military guy. Erin started off a bit wishy washy for me, but she pulled it together and I began to like her when she started to be honest with Zander. Through the book these two characters have explosive sexual chemistry and they fall into a bit of a two day affair as they face the dangers ahead. The whole time I held my breath, wondering as the characters did what the future would bring for them when the op was over. There is adventure in this book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There are emotions that will have you crying for the loss of a parent and never having the chance to say the things you should have said. It’s a roller coaster ride of emotions for both Zander and Erin. This book is about losing love. It’s about the decisions we make in the heat of the moment and how they can affect our lives and the people we love around us. It also showcases the emotional pain of strained parent/child relationships. Emotional, sexy adventure sure to keep your attention. Great love story, highly recommend.
Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 13, 2014
There are many times I start a book just wanting to kill some time. Maybe there’s nothing on TV or there’s an extra long wait at the doctor’s office, whatever it is I scroll through Amazon or Goodreads and try to find something that catches my eye. When I picked up Want It that was the kind of mood I was in. I expected to like the book but didn’t think it would be anything overly exciting. A few chapters in I was beginning to rethink my assessment.
We can’t take back what happened, we can only deal with where we are now.
Zander and Erin have a history. Besides being the love of his life in high school, Erin is also the person that ruined any chance of Zander going to West Point. When Erin comes to Zander for advice he can’t decided if he wants to get back at her for the past or protect her from what’s to come in the future. Zander loves to make Erin uncomfortable. While he kept telling himself that she deserved everything he gave her, it was easy to see that Zander was confused. He used her obvious attraction to him to make her feel uncomfortable. But each time Zander thought he was screwing her out of his system, he only fell deeper.
“There you go, babe,” he breathed, noticing the way her pulse was pounding in her neck as he pressed his hands against the wall on either side of her head. “That’s what I’m talking about, that kind of response. Like you need me and I need you.”
Erin wavered between new and improved confident Erin and spiraling out of control Erin. Even though Zander is the only one who can help her, Erin doesn’t want to drag him into her mess. Erin continually struggles with the feeling that she has to pay Zander back or make up for the past. She couldn’t accept any sort of kindness without feeling like she had to pay it back or make it even. It was something that Zander caught on to right away, even if he didn’t understand how deep her problems ran.
“I didn’t come over here to trade information for a blowjob, either. Jesus, Erin”
If killing time by having sex with a hot soldier is standard procedure, then sign me up for ransom and a kidnapping any time. The heat between Erin and Zander was sizzling. I liked that the sex didn’t overshadow the story it was an important part in the way they dealt with their relationship as well as contributing to the plot. It was hot and unexpected without being over the top.
“Something you want, Erin?” he asked, and he leaned down close, his body shifting again to lie against hers, the heaviness of his erection hard and insistent in the vee of her thighs. “Because there’s something I want. Something I’ve been wanting for a really long time.”
This book was an unexpected gem. I didn’t have any expectations when I started reading Want It, but the characters quickly changed my mind. Soon, instead of reading because I had nothing better to do I found myself rushing to finish projects just so I could get back to their story. I love Zander and Erin, both had faults but they were real and lovable. There is no way I will be able to forget this story. It was a fantastic book and I’m excited to delve into another of Chance’s books as soon as possible.
Review posted at Romance at Random and Love Between the Sheets
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April 12, 2015
3.5-4 stars
This was a pretty good story. I liked Erin and Zander. Their situation was tough but I was happy with how things worked out.
Erin is an artist (a painter) and also works in an art gallery. She did not have good life growing up. Her father was absent and her mother was only there part of the time, leaving Erin alone often from the age of 6. Erin's grandmother stepped in and helped raise her but Erin found herself having to bailout or rescue her mother many times over the years.
Zander is an Army Ranger. He grew up in a home with an Army Colonel as a father, one who was very strict and always seems disappointed with Zander. This seemed especially true when Zander's "wild child" behavior messed up his shot at going to Westpoint. Zander is happy with his job now but hasn't been back home much over the last 4 years.
The situation between Zander and Erin is difficult... They dated for 2 years and loved each other but when they were 18 there was some trouble that split them up. I actually think that Erin was right to make the call she did at the time but it did mess things up for Zander (totally inadvertently). Because of Zander's anger at Erin, he lashes out at her (verbally of course) and the whole mess pretty much splits them up. They both miss each other but Erin didn't know how to get ahold of Zander once he was in the Army and Zander was trying to get over her rather than get her back. They don't see each other for 4 years. Erin gets news that her mother is being held for ransom down in Mexico and as she's trying to set up the money she finds out that Zander's father has died. She decides to go to the funeral to pay her respects and while she's there she thinks that maybe she can get some advice on handling dangerous situations from Zander (since he's a Ranger and all). TBH, I liked Erin and didn't consider her to be a TSTL heroine, however her original plans to go to Mexico on her own with a bag full of money was was kind of idiotic. Thankfully, while Zander's not thrilled to see Erin again, he does realize that something's up and that she could be in danger.
Zander basically pushes his way into the trip to Mexico and Erin lets him, quickly realizing that he's much better suited to deal with the situation than she is. The attraction is still strong between them and Zander's not above using his sexual powers to get his way with Erin and she has trouble objecting. While on the trip he ends up finding out a lot about Erin...about her childhood, about her neglectful mother, about how messed up her life had been when he knew her before and how his actions had affected her. Thankfully it's an eye opening experience for Zander and instead of wanting to work her out of his system, he finds that he wants more with her. Erin has missed Zander so she's enjoying being with him again but she does have some reservations and worries about the future, unsure where this thing between them will go (if anywhere). The trip to Mexico is not easy but it's handled. The relationship business is a bit more difficult since Zander and Erin have to figure their situation out but they do end the story starting a HEA together.
This was a pretty enjoyable story. I liked Erin and Zander. They were both flawed characters but I liked them together. I think my one complaint would be about Zander's handling of things when they arrived back at Boston. He made things more difficult on both of them than he needed to. Overall, I enjoyed the story and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. :D
This was a pretty good story. I liked Erin and Zander. Their situation was tough but I was happy with how things worked out.
Erin is an artist (a painter) and also works in an art gallery. She did not have good life growing up. Her father was absent and her mother was only there part of the time, leaving Erin alone often from the age of 6. Erin's grandmother stepped in and helped raise her but Erin found herself having to bailout or rescue her mother many times over the years.
Zander is an Army Ranger. He grew up in a home with an Army Colonel as a father, one who was very strict and always seems disappointed with Zander. This seemed especially true when Zander's "wild child" behavior messed up his shot at going to Westpoint. Zander is happy with his job now but hasn't been back home much over the last 4 years.
The situation between Zander and Erin is difficult... They dated for 2 years and loved each other but when they were 18 there was some trouble that split them up. I actually think that Erin was right to make the call she did at the time but it did mess things up for Zander (totally inadvertently). Because of Zander's anger at Erin, he lashes out at her (verbally of course) and the whole mess pretty much splits them up. They both miss each other but Erin didn't know how to get ahold of Zander once he was in the Army and Zander was trying to get over her rather than get her back. They don't see each other for 4 years. Erin gets news that her mother is being held for ransom down in Mexico and as she's trying to set up the money she finds out that Zander's father has died. She decides to go to the funeral to pay her respects and while she's there she thinks that maybe she can get some advice on handling dangerous situations from Zander (since he's a Ranger and all). TBH, I liked Erin and didn't consider her to be a TSTL heroine, however her original plans to go to Mexico on her own with a bag full of money was was kind of idiotic. Thankfully, while Zander's not thrilled to see Erin again, he does realize that something's up and that she could be in danger.
Zander basically pushes his way into the trip to Mexico and Erin lets him, quickly realizing that he's much better suited to deal with the situation than she is. The attraction is still strong between them and Zander's not above using his sexual powers to get his way with Erin and she has trouble objecting. While on the trip he ends up finding out a lot about Erin...about her childhood, about her neglectful mother, about how messed up her life had been when he knew her before and how his actions had affected her. Thankfully it's an eye opening experience for Zander and instead of wanting to work her out of his system, he finds that he wants more with her. Erin has missed Zander so she's enjoying being with him again but she does have some reservations and worries about the future, unsure where this thing between them will go (if anywhere). The trip to Mexico is not easy but it's handled. The relationship business is a bit more difficult since Zander and Erin have to figure their situation out but they do end the story starting a HEA together.
This was a pretty enjoyable story. I liked Erin and Zander. They were both flawed characters but I liked them together. I think my one complaint would be about Zander's handling of things when they arrived back at Boston. He made things more difficult on both of them than he needed to. Overall, I enjoyed the story and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. :D
December 15, 2014
Erin is content with her life--she works at a gallery, does her art and spends time with her housemates. Lather.Rinse.Repeat. But now her elusive mother is in trouble and Erin is the one she calls for help. Although she hasn't seen or spoken to Zander is years she's sure he's the man she needs to go to for answers as to what to do in her situation. Except she will need to approach him at the worst of times and not reveal what she plans to do with that information. But first, she must gather the courage to face him and his family.
Zander is attending his father's funeral and counting the days until he can go back to his unit. His life may not have gone according to the plan he had set out to follow, but he likes what he does and can't wait to get back to it. However, he was not counting on running into Erin or to feel the need to protect her even after all this years.
I have to say that I was curious about this story since it appeared to be different from the others, especially since it involved a bit of a dangerous situation. I can't say that I loved it as much as I've loved the others, but I didn't exactly hate it either.
I think my biggest problem was Erin, which in and of itself is a huge deal since she's one of the main characters. Having read the other stories in the series, I had some expectations in regards to her and it surprised me to find that she was not who I expected her to be. It's mainly my fault for assuming, but I still think she could had much more to give character-wise. I didn't dislike her, but I just could not connect to her as easily as I had done with the others.
Anyway, thank goodness for Zander because he was what kept me interested throughout. I wanted to know more about him, see how his past had shaped him and how the author would work it all out to give him his happily ever after.
Another element that kept me intrigued in the story was the whole kidnapping bit. I think the author made a great attempt in that regards but something got lost along the way. For me, the resolution to that whole conflict came about too easily. There were some questions that I never had answered and it was a bit far-fetched. However, I did enjoy how the situation and the events that derived from the kidnapping brought Erin and Zander together.
What I did find that was missing were the range of emotions, especially as the story progressed. The beginning of the story had lots of emotions thrown into the mix and although lust and uncertainty were always present, I missed the intensity of the emotions that were brought early on. I especially missed the presence of Erin and Zander's connection. In the beginning, we got glimpses of how their relationship was when they were teenagers and I was expecting for that to be built upon as they reconnected. Again, my fault for having expectations I guess. But I want to experience how the characters rekindle that spark, especially when it's a second chance story like this one.
Having said all this, I still think that this was a good read with plenty of hot scenes and engaging dialogue.
*I received an ARC copy of this title through NetGalley in exchange of my opinion.
Zander is attending his father's funeral and counting the days until he can go back to his unit. His life may not have gone according to the plan he had set out to follow, but he likes what he does and can't wait to get back to it. However, he was not counting on running into Erin or to feel the need to protect her even after all this years.
I have to say that I was curious about this story since it appeared to be different from the others, especially since it involved a bit of a dangerous situation. I can't say that I loved it as much as I've loved the others, but I didn't exactly hate it either.
I think my biggest problem was Erin, which in and of itself is a huge deal since she's one of the main characters. Having read the other stories in the series, I had some expectations in regards to her and it surprised me to find that she was not who I expected her to be. It's mainly my fault for assuming, but I still think she could had much more to give character-wise. I didn't dislike her, but I just could not connect to her as easily as I had done with the others.
Anyway, thank goodness for Zander because he was what kept me interested throughout. I wanted to know more about him, see how his past had shaped him and how the author would work it all out to give him his happily ever after.
Another element that kept me intrigued in the story was the whole kidnapping bit. I think the author made a great attempt in that regards but something got lost along the way. For me, the resolution to that whole conflict came about too easily. There were some questions that I never had answered and it was a bit far-fetched. However, I did enjoy how the situation and the events that derived from the kidnapping brought Erin and Zander together.
What I did find that was missing were the range of emotions, especially as the story progressed. The beginning of the story had lots of emotions thrown into the mix and although lust and uncertainty were always present, I missed the intensity of the emotions that were brought early on. I especially missed the presence of Erin and Zander's connection. In the beginning, we got glimpses of how their relationship was when they were teenagers and I was expecting for that to be built upon as they reconnected. Again, my fault for having expectations I guess. But I want to experience how the characters rekindle that spark, especially when it's a second chance story like this one.
Having said all this, I still think that this was a good read with plenty of hot scenes and engaging dialogue.
*I received an ARC copy of this title through NetGalley in exchange of my opinion.
July 13, 2016
I first read Jennifer Chance when I received an ARC of Rock It, the first book in the Rule Breakers series. I enjoyed it immensely. The plot brought back memories of my love for Justin Timberlake and I connected with the story and the characters. Unfortunately, I didn’t get all of that with Want It.
This series is nice in that each book can be read as a standalone. There is an underlying connection but it’s so minor that you blink, you miss it. Which worked in my favor here as I didn’t read the second one. In Want It, we meet Erin Connelly, the girl who plays it safe. She works hard, has a good job, and has an okay living situation having inherited her grandmother’s place and rents out extra rooms for more income. She never takes chances, never does anything risky with the exception of her mother and her high school boyfriend.
Erin’s mother is basically a horrible parent. She left Erin to be raised by her grandmother while she went off and got in dead end relationship after dead end relationship only to come back to Erin when she needed something. Like money to give to the kidnappers holding her and her current boyfriend in Mexico (I kid you not). Erin, not really knowing what to do, takes a mortgage out on her house for the cash and a plan, although not a very good one.
Enter Zander James, Erin’s high school boyfriend whom she hasn’t seen in four years. Even though they had a bad breakup, Zander still can’t let Erin follow through with her plan alone. Using his military connections, he decides to accompany Erin down to Mexico under the guise of being her boyfriend. Of course, old feelings get stirred up and Erin has to constantly remind herself to keep her head in the game.
There were parts that I liked about this book – the banter between the two, Zanders willingness to help, Erin wanting to be independent and strong. But there were also parts that I disliked such as the dramaticness of the plot. Not only do we have two people recovering from a messy breakup but we also have kidnapping, extortion, hostage negations…it was crazy. Also I wasn’t a fan of the ‘I’m just going to sleep with you to get you out of my head’. While it fit the character of Zander, it didn’t fit Erin. Which made me wonder if the author even knew who Erin was to begin with, her character was kind of all over the place. She was quiet and controlled, then outspoken and demanding. She was weak and didn’t listen when people tried to help her. For most of the book, she pissed me off. It just seemed like there was too much happening to really take time and develop the characters. It was hard to relate to any of them.
While this book wasn’t my favorite, I do like Chance’s writing style and will continue to read her work.
I received an e-copy of this novel from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This review can also be seen on my blog.
This series is nice in that each book can be read as a standalone. There is an underlying connection but it’s so minor that you blink, you miss it. Which worked in my favor here as I didn’t read the second one. In Want It, we meet Erin Connelly, the girl who plays it safe. She works hard, has a good job, and has an okay living situation having inherited her grandmother’s place and rents out extra rooms for more income. She never takes chances, never does anything risky with the exception of her mother and her high school boyfriend.
Erin’s mother is basically a horrible parent. She left Erin to be raised by her grandmother while she went off and got in dead end relationship after dead end relationship only to come back to Erin when she needed something. Like money to give to the kidnappers holding her and her current boyfriend in Mexico (I kid you not). Erin, not really knowing what to do, takes a mortgage out on her house for the cash and a plan, although not a very good one.
Enter Zander James, Erin’s high school boyfriend whom she hasn’t seen in four years. Even though they had a bad breakup, Zander still can’t let Erin follow through with her plan alone. Using his military connections, he decides to accompany Erin down to Mexico under the guise of being her boyfriend. Of course, old feelings get stirred up and Erin has to constantly remind herself to keep her head in the game.
There were parts that I liked about this book – the banter between the two, Zanders willingness to help, Erin wanting to be independent and strong. But there were also parts that I disliked such as the dramaticness of the plot. Not only do we have two people recovering from a messy breakup but we also have kidnapping, extortion, hostage negations…it was crazy. Also I wasn’t a fan of the ‘I’m just going to sleep with you to get you out of my head’. While it fit the character of Zander, it didn’t fit Erin. Which made me wonder if the author even knew who Erin was to begin with, her character was kind of all over the place. She was quiet and controlled, then outspoken and demanding. She was weak and didn’t listen when people tried to help her. For most of the book, she pissed me off. It just seemed like there was too much happening to really take time and develop the characters. It was hard to relate to any of them.
While this book wasn’t my favorite, I do like Chance’s writing style and will continue to read her work.
I received an e-copy of this novel from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This review can also be seen on my blog.
December 5, 2014
Want It
Rule Breakers, #3
by Jennifer Chance
Released: December 9, 2014
** Provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. **
- Character Introductions -
Four years ago, Erin Connelly had dated Zander but things went horribly wrong when she made a mistake that cost her their relationship and his dreams of the future. Today, she seeks him out because he's the only one she knows and trusts to advise her on a life-threatening situation.
Army Ranger Staff Sergeant Zander James is amazed that Erin showed up at his father's funeral and wants to not want anything to do with her, but there's a living fear in her eyes that is nearly tangible that makes him hesitate to fully turn his back on her.
To say that Erin's mother will never win a Mother of the Year Award is an understatement. But still Erin feels attached to the woman. So, when her mom calls from Mexico saying she and her boyfriend have been abducted, Erin grows concerned. The abductors say they want all of her money, brought down to Mexico, or they'll kill her mom and the boyfriend.
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Heat Level: 4.25
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Full-length novel. Although this is the third book in the series, it can completely stand on it's own.
She was a guarded, cautious girl with secrets and he was the thrill-seeking, live-life-to-the-fullest boy who loved her. For two years they dated, but one horrible night four years ago tore their worlds apart. Present day circumstances bring them back together. She's looking for advice and he provides a better offer. Truths and emotions are laid bare during a daring and dangerous adventure while unresolved hurts and pent-up lust now have the outlet they need to combust. The characters are well-written with varied personalities and believable dialogue and interaction. The plot was intriguing with plenty of dynamics and drama to keep the pages turning. There was conflict on many levels, some of which is resolved cleanly while other lesser issues are swept under the proverbial rug. There was almost no predictability, in fact the one thing that I thought I'd known for sure would happen turned out completely opposite! The conclusion was wonderfully solid, no cliffhangers. It was a great read & I'd recommend it to anyone who likes some action and suspense with their steamy hot romance.
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Score: 4.2
Stars: 4
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November 27, 2014
Overall Rating: 4.5 Rockin’ ★★★★☆
Want It, by Jennifer Chance is her third book in the Rule Breakers series. The story's characters are very well developed and the plot will seduce you from the beginning and leave you wanting more. Continuing with remnants of the characters from the previous books, Jennifer adds to it by creating the world of her newest couple, Erin Connelly and Zander James.
Erin Connelly has her dream job, working in an art gallery. Even though she longs to be an artist herself, she has lost her ability to be creative since that long ago fateful night that changed her forever as well as the one person she loved beyond measure, Zander James.
Zander James has come home from the military because of his father's death. He never expected to stay long, but when opportunity calls, he has to answer. Erin Connelly has come back into his life. Throwing her out of his life years ago because of something she did to him, Zander has never forgotten her. Now that she has come back into his life and needs his help, old feelings begin to surface and he can't let her go again, not yet.
Will Zander be able to help Erin in her moment of need, even though they have a tumultuous past? Will Zander finally forgive Erin for her lack of understanding from their past? Read this book to find out!!!
As the plot thickens in the story, I was overcome by the beautiful design of the characters and their plight. I loved the fact that love transcends all bounds and that no matter how long these two characters had been apart, some things on a primal level are never forgotten. This book has depth, passion, and hot sex scenes that will leave you breathless. I can't wait to read the next saga in her Rule Breakers series. Way to make me "Want It", Jennifer!
Hero - 4.5 stars
Heroine - 4.5 stars
Steam Level: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Cliffhanger: No
Would I recommend this book: Yes! This book is full of action and adventure as well as passion and love that you will be left wanting more! If you want a book that will make you feel on all levels, then this is the one for you!
Would I read other books by this author: Yes! Jennifer Chance is one of my favs and I enjoy reading anything from her. She is accomplished by her works and that in itself is spectacular!
Want It
Jennifer Chance
***Received an ARC of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review***
Want It, by Jennifer Chance is her third book in the Rule Breakers series. The story's characters are very well developed and the plot will seduce you from the beginning and leave you wanting more. Continuing with remnants of the characters from the previous books, Jennifer adds to it by creating the world of her newest couple, Erin Connelly and Zander James.
Erin Connelly has her dream job, working in an art gallery. Even though she longs to be an artist herself, she has lost her ability to be creative since that long ago fateful night that changed her forever as well as the one person she loved beyond measure, Zander James.
Zander James has come home from the military because of his father's death. He never expected to stay long, but when opportunity calls, he has to answer. Erin Connelly has come back into his life. Throwing her out of his life years ago because of something she did to him, Zander has never forgotten her. Now that she has come back into his life and needs his help, old feelings begin to surface and he can't let her go again, not yet.
Will Zander be able to help Erin in her moment of need, even though they have a tumultuous past? Will Zander finally forgive Erin for her lack of understanding from their past? Read this book to find out!!!
As the plot thickens in the story, I was overcome by the beautiful design of the characters and their plight. I loved the fact that love transcends all bounds and that no matter how long these two characters had been apart, some things on a primal level are never forgotten. This book has depth, passion, and hot sex scenes that will leave you breathless. I can't wait to read the next saga in her Rule Breakers series. Way to make me "Want It", Jennifer!
Hero - 4.5 stars
Heroine - 4.5 stars
Steam Level: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Cliffhanger: No
Would I recommend this book: Yes! This book is full of action and adventure as well as passion and love that you will be left wanting more! If you want a book that will make you feel on all levels, then this is the one for you!
Would I read other books by this author: Yes! Jennifer Chance is one of my favs and I enjoy reading anything from her. She is accomplished by her works and that in itself is spectacular!
Want It
Jennifer Chance
***Received an ARC of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review***
February 23, 2015
Reviewed for Confessions From Romaholics
ARC provided by Random House (Loveswept) in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley
It was a no brainer to read the third instalment in the Rule Breaker series as we finally get he story of Erin the girl who owns the brownstone and brought the four roommates together. I hadn’t got a feel for Erin really from the previous books and was excited for this story. The start had me attention captured, who goes to a funeral asking someone for help, especially a ex-boyfriend . A ex-boyfriend who hates you like the rest of his family because she destroyed him In one night and change his life forever.
Well the man in question Zander’s father has just died and one of the reasons they grew apart. Zander hates Erin because of that as he didn’t get to live his father’s dream and follow the family tradition. However he is not a total bastard and Erin still tempts him after all this time so he is totally willing to give her some information and send her on her way after having some fun at her expense.
Though Erin is not telling the whole truth, Erin has been keeping secrets her whole life and consists of carefully built lies about her family. No one knows the truth about her mother and she kept that way until mother asks for help once again and she forced to reveal the truth. The baggage of carrying that and guilt of what she did to Zander has meant she only kept to herself and does get involved with the other girls personal ife.
In this book we finally get to see who Erin is and understand why she been a bit distance in the other books. She been down in the dumps about her lost llove and she wants a second chance at love with him. However her family situation has thrown her for a lop and like the others we are taken on a journey. This time to a foreign country on a dangerous mission to rescue her mother with Zander the one man she wants to forget about but at the same time wants him back so bad. Erin got to shred the image of going by the rules if she ever wants to succeed and get out alive.
For once I enjoyed the hero more then the heroine in this series. Zander was all badass in a good way and I loved how he took control of the situation relying on his experiences as a military man to protect everyone. I didn’t feel Erin as a rule breaker as much as the other women, she seems more of a reckless person so that why I only give it 3.5 couples.
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ARC provided by Random House (Loveswept) in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley
It was a no brainer to read the third instalment in the Rule Breaker series as we finally get he story of Erin the girl who owns the brownstone and brought the four roommates together. I hadn’t got a feel for Erin really from the previous books and was excited for this story. The start had me attention captured, who goes to a funeral asking someone for help, especially a ex-boyfriend . A ex-boyfriend who hates you like the rest of his family because she destroyed him In one night and change his life forever.
Well the man in question Zander’s father has just died and one of the reasons they grew apart. Zander hates Erin because of that as he didn’t get to live his father’s dream and follow the family tradition. However he is not a total bastard and Erin still tempts him after all this time so he is totally willing to give her some information and send her on her way after having some fun at her expense.
Though Erin is not telling the whole truth, Erin has been keeping secrets her whole life and consists of carefully built lies about her family. No one knows the truth about her mother and she kept that way until mother asks for help once again and she forced to reveal the truth. The baggage of carrying that and guilt of what she did to Zander has meant she only kept to herself and does get involved with the other girls personal ife.
In this book we finally get to see who Erin is and understand why she been a bit distance in the other books. She been down in the dumps about her lost llove and she wants a second chance at love with him. However her family situation has thrown her for a lop and like the others we are taken on a journey. This time to a foreign country on a dangerous mission to rescue her mother with Zander the one man she wants to forget about but at the same time wants him back so bad. Erin got to shred the image of going by the rules if she ever wants to succeed and get out alive.
For once I enjoyed the hero more then the heroine in this series. Zander was all badass in a good way and I loved how he took control of the situation relying on his experiences as a military man to protect everyone. I didn’t feel Erin as a rule breaker as much as the other women, she seems more of a reckless person so that why I only give it 3.5 couples.
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February 15, 2015
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4.5 stars
I had no idea when I started reading this book that it was part of a series. I was near the end of the book before I thought there might have been some pretty interesting stories before this one! It can definitely be a stand alone quite nicely.
Erin inherited a nice home from her grandmother, a home that she shares with friends. But now her home is in jeopardy. It’s in jeopardy because her mother is in trouble. Again. Erin’s mother is…A. Piece. Of. Work. Erin’s mother has always used Erin, taking her money and ruining her credit. Now, in order to save her mother, Erin is forced to mortgage her home to raise enough money to ransom her mother from drug dealing kidnappers. In Mexico. She has no idea how do do this, but an opportunity unexpectedly arises when her high school boyfriend, who is now an Army Ranger, comes home for his father’s funeral. Erin knows that Zander might not want to see her, but she has to take a chance. She needs a warrior to tell her how to get in and out of Mexico, rescue her mother and get out alive. All she wants is advice and a few tips.
Oh. My. Zander James is something special. A dare devil practically from birth, he was always scaring his teenage girlfriend, Erin, with his stunts. He raced his car, breaking records that only existed in his own head; he climbed anything and jumped off things that left Erin in a near panic. Then one awful night, Zander took a dare to race that ended badly and Erin did the unforgivable; she called an ambulance, resulting in Zander’s arrest and the end of his scholarship to West Point. And that was the end of Erin and Zander’s relationship.
They don’t see each other again for four years. Erin asks for Zander’s advise at the reception following his father’s funeral. They find out a few things; for instance, the attraction is still there, but so is Zander’s anger and Erin’s fear of breaking rules. Zander doesn’t think Erin should go on a rescue mission alone and Erin is afraid Zander will take too many risks and get them in even more trouble!
Reconnection of former lovers is one of my favorite story lines, and Erin and Zander’s journey is a very good one. I enjoyed every page. Want It is fun, exciting and full of adventure…..everything you want from an alpha hero and the woman who loves him!
Rock It and Fake It, the first two books in the Rule Breakers series are high on my TBR list, and book four Risk It, due for release in March 2015, is already on my wish list!
Enjoy!
4.5 stars
I had no idea when I started reading this book that it was part of a series. I was near the end of the book before I thought there might have been some pretty interesting stories before this one! It can definitely be a stand alone quite nicely.
Erin inherited a nice home from her grandmother, a home that she shares with friends. But now her home is in jeopardy. It’s in jeopardy because her mother is in trouble. Again. Erin’s mother is…A. Piece. Of. Work. Erin’s mother has always used Erin, taking her money and ruining her credit. Now, in order to save her mother, Erin is forced to mortgage her home to raise enough money to ransom her mother from drug dealing kidnappers. In Mexico. She has no idea how do do this, but an opportunity unexpectedly arises when her high school boyfriend, who is now an Army Ranger, comes home for his father’s funeral. Erin knows that Zander might not want to see her, but she has to take a chance. She needs a warrior to tell her how to get in and out of Mexico, rescue her mother and get out alive. All she wants is advice and a few tips.
Oh. My. Zander James is something special. A dare devil practically from birth, he was always scaring his teenage girlfriend, Erin, with his stunts. He raced his car, breaking records that only existed in his own head; he climbed anything and jumped off things that left Erin in a near panic. Then one awful night, Zander took a dare to race that ended badly and Erin did the unforgivable; she called an ambulance, resulting in Zander’s arrest and the end of his scholarship to West Point. And that was the end of Erin and Zander’s relationship.
They don’t see each other again for four years. Erin asks for Zander’s advise at the reception following his father’s funeral. They find out a few things; for instance, the attraction is still there, but so is Zander’s anger and Erin’s fear of breaking rules. Zander doesn’t think Erin should go on a rescue mission alone and Erin is afraid Zander will take too many risks and get them in even more trouble!
Reconnection of former lovers is one of my favorite story lines, and Erin and Zander’s journey is a very good one. I enjoyed every page. Want It is fun, exciting and full of adventure…..everything you want from an alpha hero and the woman who loves him!
Rock It and Fake It, the first two books in the Rule Breakers series are high on my TBR list, and book four Risk It, due for release in March 2015, is already on my wish list!
Enjoy!
December 26, 2014
When Erin’s irresponsible mother and boyfriend get taken hostage Erin doesn’t have many people to turn to and by many people I mean none. She has no idea how to go about a hostage rescue. When she remembers the funeral she will be attending has the one things that she needs. Her ex-boyfriend who is also military and should know the answers to her questions. The only problem is she got him arrested and ruined his career. He might hate her but she needs him and is willing to ask the questions. Now she just has to figure out how to do that without tipping him off.
The first half of the book was really good. Zander is the alpha male that wants to do what he can to protect Erin even after everything she put him through. He has this protectiveness that plays well with Erin’s naïve behavior. Zander is the guy that has seen a lot in his few years. He has many eye opening experiences that has left him mature for his age. Erin is the opposite. She is naïve in her questions to Zander and the way she views the world. She is very much wide-eyed and in over her head. The way the two interacted in the first half was great. They were cute a funny together with all of the things going unsaid.
My problem with the book is the second half of the book. When the couple finally got to Mexico a disconnection happened with me. The story seemed to slow down and I lost a little bit of my focus. The suspense was mainly in the background and the romance with the couple was definitely the main part of the story. The actual plot line with the hostages seemed like an afterthought. The second half of the book seems to really focus on Zander and Erin and their very steamy bedroom scenes. If you are reading this book for the action and suspense I would say that it wouldn’t be for you. I don’t think there was enough of a mix between the action and the romance. But if you are reading this for more of the romance than I think you would enjoy this book. The couple falling in love was not easy to read because they fell in love as teenagers. This is more about Erin and Zander realizing they are still in love and moving past everything that has happened. They were very sweet together and their interactions and dialogue were appealing. So if you are looking for a quick read with little action but a cute romance, the appealing writing would definitely make this a great read.
The first half of the book was really good. Zander is the alpha male that wants to do what he can to protect Erin even after everything she put him through. He has this protectiveness that plays well with Erin’s naïve behavior. Zander is the guy that has seen a lot in his few years. He has many eye opening experiences that has left him mature for his age. Erin is the opposite. She is naïve in her questions to Zander and the way she views the world. She is very much wide-eyed and in over her head. The way the two interacted in the first half was great. They were cute a funny together with all of the things going unsaid.
My problem with the book is the second half of the book. When the couple finally got to Mexico a disconnection happened with me. The story seemed to slow down and I lost a little bit of my focus. The suspense was mainly in the background and the romance with the couple was definitely the main part of the story. The actual plot line with the hostages seemed like an afterthought. The second half of the book seems to really focus on Zander and Erin and their very steamy bedroom scenes. If you are reading this book for the action and suspense I would say that it wouldn’t be for you. I don’t think there was enough of a mix between the action and the romance. But if you are reading this for more of the romance than I think you would enjoy this book. The couple falling in love was not easy to read because they fell in love as teenagers. This is more about Erin and Zander realizing they are still in love and moving past everything that has happened. They were very sweet together and their interactions and dialogue were appealing. So if you are looking for a quick read with little action but a cute romance, the appealing writing would definitely make this a great read.
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