Review: JACOBISMS GALORE!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 28, 2013
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*"It should be me she's smiling at.  It should be me who gets to wrap his arms around her and my hands lovingly caressing my child that's growing in her belly."Raw, EMOTIONAL, sweet, brutal, SURPRISING, Heartbreaking, HEARTWARMING, cold, HOT, happy, sad. LOVE.The amount of pure emotion I experienced while reading this book is why books should be written. End of story."I had my chance at happily ever after, though.  I held a precious, beautiful butterfly in my hands but let it get away."Jacob had my heart in Love Square, and after His Ever After he now owns a piece my heart indefinitely! I'd like to start off by saying that I didn't just enjoy this book because of the emotions that I felt, which were HIGH to say the least. I enjoyed this book because I believed in it. I believed in every aspect of every word that I read. This was, and could very well be someone's life out there. And I'm willing to bet that this is probably the most unpredictable book I've ever read.In Love Square we were left with so many questions, and so many unknowns.  Were they all answered in His Ever After? Yes they were! Were thery the answers I wanted or expected?  I will tell you this much, about half way through the book I didn't even know what I wanted anymore, everything was thrown out the window. And I just wanted my sweet Jacob to be happy!"All I want is to take her in my arms and love her for the rest of my life"His Ever After starts off in Jacob's POV replaying the events from the previous year of his life, reflecting on things he could have done differently, things he wished and hoped for, and things that were out of his control. All leading up to his current life which he is still uncertain of. Living with a woman who he is still uncertain of. Jacob loves Brooke, but his lingering love for Sam will always be there.  Samantha is the one that got away, his long lost love if you will. But there's only one problem, Sam is with Aiden. And Aiden is not giving up anytime soon."What is it about this girl that has me turned inside out?  Why can't I let her go, knowing that she's unavailable?"Jacob feels torn at certain points, questioning his decisions to stay with Brooke regardless of how things are turning out for him and Sam. As it goes Sam and Aiden are still together, but that doesn't mean that Jacob isn't going to try. He needs to be happy and in love, but with who?  Brooke is on the crazy train, and Sam is currently unavailable. This is where the book gets interesting and I refuse to spoil this book for anyone who hasn't read it!In the mean time... You get POV's from all of the main characters which is a really nice insight to the how and why of Jessica Ingro's crazy smart writing brain! She even throws a cool twist into how a POV is interpreted by the reader. I LOVED it!  There are some other characters that show up in this book who I really liked.  Kara, who is Brooke's best friend, and a really sweet and pure character which I liked immediately.  And Mack, who is also a law man and friends with Jacob. Both characters I really enjoyed.  And then there's Emma, Jacob's sister who I LOVED!! And his relationship with his two little nieces just solidifies Jacob's swooniness that much more!!"I've even played Barbies with my nieces.  I mean - I pretended Ken was a secret spy while doing so, because if I'm going to be forced to play with dolls, they better be as cool as James Bond."Now to the romance!! Jacob is not only sweet, and romantic.  He is also a little dirty talker which I love!! He is a very thoughtful character who actually takes the time to not only swoon his counterpart, but to prove his worthiness in order to keep her.  Jacob feels spent in his urge to let go and find the peace he needs within himself. But he does. And it's truly beautiful to read and feel."Her smell, her laugh, her vulnerability, and the way she makes me feel inside.  I want to feel that way all the time.  It's like a little oasis away from the sh*t storm I'm constantly living in.  I enjoy every respite that she gives me."Since I can't say much more, as it would totally ruin the book for those who haven't read it. I will say this. The way His Ever After ended was so perfect, so surprisingly perfect. I didn't even know that I needed it to be that way until it just was. And even though I HIGHLY recommend reading Love Square first, it is not completely necessary. You need the full experience to feel complete, but it is a fantastic read regardless! I would recommend His Ever After to ANYBODY and EVERYBODY! One of my favorite books of 2013!!  I have so many highlights in my kindle it's ridiculous!"Don't you dare over think this Jacob.  And don't make me beg either.  I need you.  I need you to make me forget.""I was his and he was mine.  It felt like we were meant to be - kismet, if you will.""Find her and when you do, don't ever let her go.  Promise me that.  Promise me that you'll hold on to her as tightly as you can.  Don't hide things from her.  Let her be your partner.  Let her be your equal.""You only get one person who completes you.  One person who gets who you are and helps to make you better without trying to change you.  One person that you can make babies with and grow old with.  One person to share your dreams and hopes with.  One person to hold until you die."