For three years, two months, and five days, Ryan Cole has been a man on a mission—preparing for his future with April. Now a Harvard graduate employed by a top law firm, he’s ready to claim his girl—whether she’s ready or not. April David asked Ryan for time, and she got it, along with an all-consuming need to break free of her past and love not just herself, but the only man worth fighting for. When April arrives at Ryan’s graduation reception prepared to discuss their future, she’s derailed by his jealous best friend and her psychotic therapist. After fighting through interruptions and misinformation, they discover all that’s left is their love. But after so much time apart, do their paths still align or are they willing to change for love and their future? For Ryan is Book #2. For your reading enjoyment, please read For April first. Thank you.
In the spring of 2013, Jillian Jacobs changed her career path and became a romance writer. She’s a Tea Guzzler, Polish Pottery Hoarder, and lover of all things Moose. The genres she writes under are: Paranormal and Contemporary Romance with suspenseful elements. She is the co-creator of Healing With Words which hosts, Writers On The River, a multi-author event in Peoria, IL www.writersontheriver.weebly.com
Ryan didn't know what he was getting into when April's father, the Senator, asked him to be her friend. Ryan had done a enormous favor for the senator in the past, but he didn't know April had some serious emotional problems. But, the senator was willing to pay for his college tuition and it was too good a deal to pass up. April didn't know what to make of Ryan and her first impulse was to stay far away from him, but he worked at her favorite coffee place. As April's and Ryan's friendship continued there were many problems, and she began to depend on him. He also was beginning to be afraid what would happen to their relationship when she found out about the secret. The problem was he was beginning to feel he wanted more than friendship, but he wasn't sure if she felt the same. There are also some so-called friends who don't want them to be friends or anything else. The suspense is whether in the end their friendship or love will survive.
I received the book from the author for an honest review.
Oh brother!! When I finished book 1, the only reason I didn’t start it right away was I needed sleep!! I woke up bright and early this morning to start the last leg of my long vacation ride home when I opened my book. Man was I ready. I read the blurb THIS time and knew April and Ryan were in for some trouble from meddling people. Plus they both had fears or “what if……” since they haven’t been together for 3 years.
So, after 3 years of only chatting on the phone or through skype, April strolls into Ryan’s Harvard graduation party to stake her claim!! The only issue was that she was scared to death that he might not like the new her or all the success she has in overcoming her demons.
Ryan is speechless when he sees his woman stroll in like no big deal!! He was angry she kept the secret of her trip but at the same time he is wanting to grab her and claim her like he should have 3 years ago.
The two try several times to talk and admit their feelings buuuuuuuut it seems they both have admirers who will do everything they can to stop the connection from being fortified. April’s long-time therapist and Ryan’s study buddy seem to think the pair will do better part.
I loved the story and seeing how strong and confident that April has become. Ryan is blown away as well. April knows who she is and what she wants and Ryan is her future. No one will stop her from taking what she has waited and struggled for…no one.
Ryan is so excited by this new April. He still sees the unsure girl he met but he falls more in love with the new and improved April.
For Ryan picks up right where For April left off. (Contains For April spoilers) After three years, two months, and so many days, our couple is back together, but neither is sure where they stand. Did they find others to move on with? Did only one? Let me tell you - I wasn't even sure which it was. Ms. Jacobs kept her reader guessing at every turn. I very much enjoyed the second half of this duet.
This is the second book in the Ryan and April story. The dynamics between the two characters leap off the page. These two have been apart for years but now as they are finally getting closer, other matters keep them apart again. But Jacobs' shows love will overcome. A wonderful story proving love will conquer!