Review: Jackson and Mia
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2014
Very brief synopsis - In the 11th Out of Uniform book, Jackson finally gets his girl. Poor Jackson has been watching the men on his SEAL Team find love for several books now, and wants his turn. He meets Mia by chance when he helps her find the phone Mia lost while doing a landscaping job for his neighbors. Mia reluctantly declines Jackson's dinner offer. She is a busy lady, working two jobs and raising her 16 year old brother. Mia doesn't have time for romance. Jackson isn't willing to go down without a fight, and manages to convince Mia to give him a chance. When Mia confesses her relative disinterest in sex, Jackson can't help but take that as a challenge. Fun, sexy times commence.What worked for me - Jackson. I have always liked this character, with his nice manners, and laid back ways. Then throw in the kinky side Jackson has been hiding? Well, let's just say it worked for me! The boy has game.Mia - Honest, hard working, committed to her brother's well being...Mia takes care of everybody else, while ignoring her own needs and desires. She really likes Jackson, but her worthless mother has not been the best role model for relationships. Mia doesn't believe in happily ever after. Jackson shows her sex can be fun, and that a relationship doesn't have to be a bad thing.Jackson and Mia together - These two had some level of build up before they went into the full on sexy times. Ever so hot! More than that, though, they seemed to have each other's back, and each supported the other. They were funny together, and sensitive to the little details. I don't see this level of attention to the small things in most novels, like when Mia sings Jackson's favorite song to him in an attempt to cheer him up...little things, but it builds on the feeling of closeness between the characters.****SPOILER**** And Dylan gets to be Dylan, with permission from his mates.Mia's brother, Danny - Funny, sweet kid. And when he asks the SEALS for help in knowing how to please a woman...****SPOILER**** Seth's little speech about the vagina being a sacred garden ...oh, gawd, I laughed so hard I scared the dogs!Previous characters - we get to see most of the group, but mainly Cash, Seth and Dylan. Always a treat to see these former bad boys and the women who love them.What didn't work - Nothing, really. As Hot as it Gets hits all the right notes.Jackson and Mia are very believable and likeable as a couple. Very hawt and sexy, but with an underlying caring and genuine emotion. The story flowed beautifully as we watched Jackson and Mia learn to be together.Bottom line - Time and money very well spent. I would not begin the series with this title. Do yourself a favor, start at the beginning and read them all. Such a good series, one of my favorites. I've been reading it for years, and the epilogue makes me think this may be the last centering on our Team, since they all seem to be settled now. Maybe it's time to move to the East Coast???