White

I Surrender #4

by Monica James

Ava Thompson has at long last surrendered to her true love, Jasper White, and this time, there’s no going back.

They’re both determined to forget their rocky past and focus on their promise to be together forever. However, with Ava living in New York, and Jasper in L.A., their future is held in the balance on where to call home.

So what’s the compromise?

Ava doesn’t want to leave, and Jasper doesn’t want to stay. They’ve reached an impasse in their relationship and Ava soon realizes that for them to be together, one of them will have to give up their dreams for good.

But who? And more importantly, what happens when one of them sacrifices their dreams for the other? Whatever choice is made, Ava knows they’ll both lose.

Adding to the heartache are two new players who are set on breaking up the ill-fated pair for good.

Do Jasper and Ava have the strength to survive this final test of love?

Genres: Romance, Music, Contemporary Romance, New Adult

340 pages, Unknown Binding

First published April 1, 2015

About the author

Monica James spent her youth devouring the works of Anne Rice, William Shakespeare, and Emily Dickinson.
When she is not writing, Monica runs her own business, but she always finds a balance between the two. She enjoys writing twisted AF stories, hoping to terrify her readers...just a little.
She is a bestselling author in the U.S.A., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, and the U.K.
Monica James resides in Melbourne, Australia, with her Unicorn, and her three crazy cats. She is slightly obsessed with red lipstick, heels, and crime documentaries, and is that person who always runs late.


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Reviews

[Monica James · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Drowning in my own tears.

[Melissa Goble · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reread - Ava and Jasper White are everything! So glad I reread this series as I love it so much! One epic love story for sure.

I love this series SO MUCH! This story of Ava and Jasper completely took over my heart and their now one of my favorite couples I've read about. If you haven't read the I Surrender series please do! It's a rollercoaster of a ride but wow so worth it. I can't stop thinking about these books and I already want to reread it!! ❤

[Finley Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another 5 star read by Monica James. She really knocked it out of the park with this one.
After reading Surrendered, I was happy with the way the series ended. Seriously, that book was amazing! When she told me there was going to be another Jasper and Ava book, I nearly peed my pants in excitement because, lets face it, the world will never get enough of Jasper White.
White went above and beyond anything I ever expected it to be. I kind of thought after all the bad shit Jasper and Ava had went through, that in WHITE it would be just happy and easy for them…well, boy was I ever wrong. Anyone who follows Monica's writing knows she does not do "easy" for her characters.
From the beginning Ava and Jasper were faced with the reality that one of them was going to have to give up their dreams in order to be with the other, but neither wanted to do this yet neither wanted the other to suffer. This was an ongoing thing throughout the story… the "elephant in the room" if you will. Ava wanted to be able to join Jasper on part of his overseas tour, so she knew she had to find someone she could trust and who would be capable of running the show while she was gone, and when Michel walked through her doors, she knew she found the perfect person. What she was not prepared for was the unexpected drama that would ensue from hiring and befriending him.
You still had the crazy drama from Jasper's tour mate, Delilah Rose, who is such a rotten bitch I can't take it! Add in some new characters that really bring the bitch factor to a whole new level.
You get to meet Jasper's half brother Kris who is a story all in his own. He was such a prick at first, but he is one I grew to love. I would love more than anything to get a spinoff book about him! There just seems to be so much about him and I would love to get his fullback story and see what happens to him once White ended.

The last part of the book crushed me. Ripped my heart out and stomped it into the ground. I know I got a warning and was made to promise not to fast forward to the Epilogue, but man even with a warning I was nowhere near prepared for what happened. Nope, not even close. I cried…and I mean seriously UGLY cried. My eyes were so damn swollen by the time I finished I could barely see, and my face was all snotted up lol. But man it was so worth it. While the first 3 books in this series have been, and always will be some of my favorite books, I think White is my favorite out of them all. It was powerful, intense, emotional, and just WOW. I wish I had a ton of money so I could just buy everyone in the world a copy of this series. :)

[Sonjia - All About Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm never disappointed when it comes to Jasper White...I read this book as slow as possible not wanting it to end. I experienced so many emotions while reading it so I have to say Monica did a good job writing it. I found myself laughing out loud at V and the time when my heart stop and my chest started to ache and tears rolled down my face and I felt I couldn't read anymore. But I had to know what happened next...and then I was smiling again.

[Amber | aambuurreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an absolute toxic, dramatic love story and devoured every single second!
Heartache and passion are the top feelings you will have reading this series. Jasper and Ava went through so much to have their happy ending. And it almost wasn’t.
They are two characters who truly needed healing to complete their love.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another spectacular 4.5 read from Monica James ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wow fucking amazing ending to this fabulous couple, I got sucked right into this one and was muttering to myself while reading as I was frustrated to hell with Ava, how can she be so blind and niave lol loved the chemistry between Ava and jasper. Ava and jasper come bouncing back in this one even stronger than before, scenes are smoking hot, others are totally sweet and devastating. I enjoyed the new characters, some making me chuckle and others making me want to poke them in the eye haha. The shocker of all at the end I mean omg the dramas.........well done Monica another book well done

[Cindy Fong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jasper and Ava's love story is epic. After a year apart, they have both matured and are really ready for the relationship to work. Of course there had to be some meddling from outside forces but they always return to one another. It was great seeing the relationship unfold with Jasper's father and brother and no man or baby could ever stop V. But seriously, I practically had a coronary when you attempted to rip my heart out. I was scared to keep reading because I didn't want to be destroyed if you ended the story that way. I am glad I kept reading of course. after reading all four books in succession I feel like I am leaving my best friends. Thanks for the journey.

[Laura Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really think this is the best books I have ever read I never laughed and cried so much. I think I am going to do something I have never done and start all over. Thank you for these books jasper and Ava will always be a part of me. Monica you have became my fav and ill be reading your other books after I relive their love story. I love how you put music in your story I go to you YouTube pull up the song and it fits perfect. Thank you

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I re-read the first 3 books before I started this one, and had forgotten how frustrating Ava was!! However she was slightly less so in this book and I really enjoyed getting to know both her and Jasper again. It was the perfect end to their story with laughter and tears along the way.

[Deena · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are no suitable words just 5 stars wish it would register more x

[Amy Poole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this series but holy crap......UGLY CRY!!!

[Fiona Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it love it love it love it!

Jasper is back with a vengeance, what more can I say!

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I just could not pry myself away from this series. Monica James you almost killed me with this book!!! Jasper and Ava's story proves to you that love can hurt but also be a beautiful gift.

[Ri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book, read them all. Monica James is so awesome.

[Anne OK · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, I offer an apology for what may appear to be a complete and utter mess of a review. I'm way behind on both reading and writing my reviews. Real life doesn't care though - I do.

A four-book series introducing and focusing on Jasper White, lead singer in a rock band, and Ava Thompson, chef extraordinaire, who become involved in a frenzied and passionate relationship. My feelings are all over the place on this series. I read the four books back-to-back and will write one review to cover their complete story. To say it was an exhausting experience is the very least in describing my overall mind-set. Two solid novels could probably have done a fine job in getting this story told. So be prepared for unrestrained ranting, along with positive acknowledgements as well.

Within the pages of these four books, there is angst aplenty, what I would classify as flirting close to cheating, and walking the line towards relationship triangles. I swear I’ve never read a book or a series of books that was filled to the brim with more of every kind imaginable drama-trauma- heartache-heartbreak. But if you can imagine it, it’s probably on the bill of fare here. The dialogue sometimes comes across a bit cheese-filled and overly repetitious. Eye-rolling was presented a number of opportunities.

Every conceivable bad thing that could happen does in the lives of Ava and Jasper! And more times than not, they bring it upon themselves. They don’t talk – they just act without thought! The occurrences keep replaying time after time and those incidences begin to challenge the believability scale. Yet I could not bring myself to stop reading. These two are on a never-ending train wreck with no light at the end of the tunnel with me held captive. How did I become so addicted to this mess? It’s complicated.

I SURRENDER (Book 1 of 4)

After a horrible breakup with her boyfriend in Singapore, we meet Ava on an airplane flying back to the United States seeking comfort from friends and family. It isn’t long before she meets the drop dead gorgeous lead singer in a friend’s band. Jasper will definitely make a long-lasting impression. They become flirty friends until that quickly becomes so much more. But they both have torments and pain wrapped around their necks squeezing the life out of their new relationship. So begins their tortured and unstable relationship. And before you know it, Ava has accepted a culinary scholarship back in – wait for it – Singapore! Things are left questionable between her and Jasper. Oh! Yes, the ex-boyfriend-jackass, Harper, is still in Singapore and he has his sights set on Ava once again. After several months of trying to make things work long distance, the waters are muddy and filled with lies and secrets culminating in a major confrontation between Ava and Jasper. And we end this book with a cliffhanger – one that begs the answer to whether or not Ava and Jasper will be able to hang onto their strained relationship or whether it’s over and finished.


SURRENDER TO ME (Book 2 of 4)

After six months, we’re back with Ava on an airplane returning to LA to be her best friend’s maid of honor as Veronica and Lucas say their “I Dos”. At least one couple can make a decision, stick to it, and move forward. It certainly isn’t Ava, who has a lot of 'splaining to do when it comes to her travel mate sitting in the seat beside her on this flight. Here she plays both cards – secretively of course. Poor Jasper is not only upset with her but dealing with his own personal demons as well. Ava is one big f$cked up mess of a girl. She’s beginning to grate on my nerves and walking a fine line of over the line with me. Her indecisiveness drives me bonkers. And I’m not falling for all her sniveling and whiny excuses. You won’t believe the roller-coaster ride this book will take you on. And once again, prepare yourself for an unexpected cliffhanger!

SURRENDERED (Book 3 of 4)

The soap opera that is Jasper and Ava’s story continues five weeks after the ending of the second installment. With chapter titles like The Last Supper or Death, Babies and Lies – or chapters that end with some version of In hindsight, I wish that I knew how wrong I was – you know things aren’t getting any better before another round of disaster strikes. It is most definitely time for a little sunshine to send its rays of light onto this downpour! These two have racked up a ton of destruction – it’s like an EF-5 tornado has leveled everything in its path leaving nothing but miles of destruction. However, the delightful secondary case of best friends keeps this one going with some lighter notes and LOL moments.


WHITE (Book 4 of 4)

Four books in and the roller coaster ride of ups and downs and twists and turns never ceases, and I am yet to feel completely certain of the solidarity between Jasper and Ava. They were still going strong with the angst and same secretive and destructive behavior patterns that plagued their relationship from the very first. Please can we finally just land in the same place long enough for them to bare their souls and get the entire mish- mash of doubts and secrets out in the open to finally reach that illusive HEA?

A year after the ending of Book #3, Ava finds herself being serenaded by Jasper in a bar in New York City. Yes, finally they are in the same city - same country in each other’s arms – but don’t get too excited because it’s only temporary. If you’ve stuck with this series, you know things don’t always go as planned for Jasper and his lady love. So hang on tight and get ready for the next wave of drama. Because nothing is ever easy and there are suddenly new additions to the story that are going to wreak havoc both in the kitchen and on the stage making things once again uneasy between our protagonists.

With Jasper’s music career on the West Coast in LA and concerts world-wide and Ava as chef in an upscale and very popular restaurant on the East Coast in New York, things are a little strained (not like that’s anything new though) and something has to give (or should I say “someone” has to give) in order to keep this relationship on its path to happily ever after. And with new characters who aren't the good kind of characters, there isn't much hope that the sailing will be smooth.

At Chapter 21, I swear I wanted to bash Ava’s head in. She is a complete imbecile and never gives any thought to considering the possibilities before jumping. Girl – get a brain! She is the dumbest dimwit ever! I am sick of her!! For the most part, I think Ava is the one most responsible for the ruination on the whole for me. She is so selfish and self-centered most of the time. My advice to Jasper was to run for the hills as fast as his long legs would take him. Both of them could have saved themselves a lot of trouble and heartache if they had just talked openly and honestly. And for heaven’s sake, half of the angst and drama could have been left out and there still would have remained more than enough for an angst-filled tsunami. But just as I’m thinking that, here come more waves of doom.

This time it is Jasper who bears the brunt of the pain and Ava must step up to the challenge if there is any hope for happiness. It’s sad and I had some tearful moments. I loved the characters, both main and secondary, and the premise surrounding this whole fiasco of a love story. But I’ll admit that even with all the too-too-much of everything I still would do it all again. The ending made it so worth it all. This author loves to put her readers through the grinder and she does it so well. And she leaves us with a sweet and touching Epilogue to seal the deal.

If you can survive the overdose of juvenile behavior, put up with the repetition, and enjoy pages and pages of angst, then this one might be worth your consideration. There is, after all, a rocker and a chef so you won’t be without entertainment and nourishment. But you might need a shrink and a strong drink after it’s all said and done.

[Bron · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an epic ride!! This series was so so angsty , I LOVE angst but some of the angst was even too much for me to take but I got through it. I loved this series , I loved the hero and heroine (even though I was screaming internally at some of the choices she made ). I loved the side characters and everything in between. Its not often I stay up late into the night to read anymore but these books had me glued to the page not wanting to put it down. This author is new to me and I will definitely be checking out her other books.

[Brandie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook version:

This series may have taken years off of my life with the amount of stress I endured but oh what an ending! I can't say much as I don't want to spoil anything but this book both destroyed me and made it all worth it. Ava and Jasper had the most amazing story that I am so glad I was able to share with them.

I've said it before and I will say it again. The narration in this series was FANTASTIC. This narrator made a serious fan of me.

🎧AudiobookObsession

[KitKat828 · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an emotional roller coaster this series has been! I didn’t know if I could take anymore but this last book wraps up the story in such a great way. At times I was getting tired of Ava’s constant doubt and insecurities and wanted to shake some sense into her. Jasper and Ava’s grew so much from the first time we met them. They grew as individuals and as a couple and although it was heartbreaking at times it was an incredible journey to follow.

[Jaimee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Whew. It was tough getting through all the books of this serious. The books were written well, however I do not like the main characters. Just a bunch of immature, jealous people that should not ever be together. It’s a train wreck of bad decisions. There was also way too much exhibitionist sex in this serious as well. We are talking about people in their mid to late 20’s that act like they are still in high school. I’m guessing this series was intended for a younger adult or late teen. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Carmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart felt

Omg this series is everything and more its a teacher in a sense that if you love something set it free if it comes back it was ment to be but if it doesn't it was never ment to be and Ava and Jasper had so many obstacles ans interfering people to try to break them this book is tissue needed and a nice glass of wine

[Bea Rush]

📖 White (Companion Novel)
Told from another character’s perspective, this companion story is raw and bittersweet, exploring themes of love, loss, and healing. While less intense on the steam with a spice level of 🌶️🌶️, the emotional depth makes it just as compelling. The tone is heartfelt and hopeful, and it ends on a note of healing and new beginnings.

[Leelah🍁♋️ Orion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn. I wasn’t gonna read this one because I liked how book 3 ended.. I’m so glad I did!!! That was wow! And just like others have said that ending had me ugly crying. So worth the read. I’m gonna miss the crew. “It’s not goodbye but good night” so goodnight crew. Now whats a girl to read?

[Raquel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Já vos tinha dito que gosto bastante desta autora, para além dela ser super simpática, adoro as histórias que ela escreve e esta história entre Jasper e Ava vai ficar sem sombra de dúvida no coração. Nesta última história até me fez chorar, bom aqui temos a continuação do após pedido de casamento, ambos fazem sacrifícios e tentam manter os sonhos embora haja a distância no meio. Com isto tudo, o Jasper acaba por conhecer o seu meio irmão Kris, enquanto que a Ava contrata um sub-chef francês, filho de uma mestre de culinária bastante conhecida no ramo, por isso já estão a imaginar a história não estão? Era engraçado que existisse uma história do meio-irmão do Jasper como continuação, porque fiquei deveras curiosa em saber mais dele.

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[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series, enjoyed that the last book was them getting to be together for the most part. Ava hires a guy to work at her restaurant. Jasper has a overseas tour for 6 weeks. We meet Jasper's half brother Kris, who is a jealous jerk. they end up calling a truce. Jasper goes on his tour and Ava works to impress food crtitics and be on a TV spot.

I knew when Jasper made a comment about the bus driver something was going to happen, yet I still wasn't prepared for the intenisty of the situation. The whole Jasper throwing himself on Kris and Jasper being given no chance at survival. WHOOA.... The end had me in tears, I was so choked up over Ava not giving up.

GREAT READ

[Carrieo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have enjoyed this series but felt this 4th book was unnecessary and spent most of this book quite bored. Except for near the end....