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Jake Understood

Companion & Sequel to Jake Undone

By Penelope Ward

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Synopsis

From the New York Times bestselling author of Jake Undone, comes a full-length standalone companion novel and sequel.

A different side to the story: Jake’s side.

“We’re getting a new roommate,” they said.

I thought nothing of it…until she walked in the door. Her hand trembled in mine as she looked at me with fearful eyes. My entire world spun on its axis.

Nina…

It was a mismatch made in heaven: innocent girl from the boonies moves in with tattooed, pierced, badboy engineer.

I came up with a bet, a plan to tutor her in math and coach her through her phobias. What I wasn’t betting on was becoming addicted to her.

But I was living a double life on weekends, and once she found out about it, she’d be gone.

I had to protect myself and that meant one thing: I couldn’t fall in love.

In Jake Understood, pivotal scenes from Jake Undone are retold from Jake’s point of view combined with ALL-NEW material from both the past and present time where Jake Undone left off. It can stand alone but if both books are read, should follow Jake Undone. Contains graphic sexual content and harsh language. It is only appropriate for adult readers age 18+.

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Tracey’s Review

In Jake Undone, Penelope Ward gave us the story of Jake and Nina as told from Nina’s point of view. Jake Understood, the companion novella to the first book, follows the same timeline, but is from Jake’s point of view. Unlike some other series, though, this is not just a retelling of the same events in a ‘he said, she said’ kind of way. With Jake Understood, Penelope shows us the whole picture of who Jake is, what motivates him, and leaves us with a deeper understanding of his character. And, if I loved Jake in the first book, then I can say that I absolutely adore him in this second one.

“I think sometimes people come into our lives at a certain time for a reason.”

Penelope is a master at writing the angsty read. Her characters are real, having known real heartache and managed to rise above it. Both Jake and Nina have been shaped by painful pasts. I think, though, that it is their pasts that draw them together, that make them perfect for each other. Jake is the strength that Nina needs to overcome her fears, and Nina is the hope to his hopelessness.

“Adversity only strengthens the kind of love we have. When you’re with the person you’re meant to be with, that’s what happens.”

As a counterpoint to all of the trials that they encounter, there is such humor and love in the way that Jake and Nina relate to each other. I found myself smiling at Jake’s internal dialogue, at the poems that he wrote, and those that he didn’t, in the origami bats, and at his ingenuity and tenacity when helping Nina overcome her phobias.

“So, Nina, what’s been your favorite part about today so far?”
“Hmm…let’s see. There were lots,” she said facetiously. “But I think number one goes to…p**ssing my pants a little when you popped the cork, causing me to actually believe for a moment that the elevator had exploded into a ball of fire. Thanks for that.”
“That’s what I’m here for, Kodak moments like that.”

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Jake Understood, and seeing things through Jake’s eyes. I also appreciated the way that Penelope brought closure to all of the things not quite answered in Jake Undone. And, having regular appearances by Jake’s sister and brother-in-law and my other favorites, Skylar and Mitch, made this an even more endearing read. Five heartfelt stars for Jake Understood, one of my favorites of 2015, and a must-read addition to your bookshelf.

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Jake Undone

From the New York Times Bestselling author of Stepbrother Dearest…

Nina Kennedy was alive…but not living…until she met him.

Planes, trains, heights…you name it, Nina was afraid of it and led a sheltered life ruled by irrational fears and phobias. When she moves to Brooklyn for nursing school, that life is turned upside down, as she develops an intense but unwanted attraction to her gorgeous roommate, who’s pierced, tattooed and just happens to be the smartest person she’s ever met.

Behind Jake Green’s rough exterior and devilish smile, lies a heart of gold. He makes it his mission to change Nina’s outlook on life. When he agrees to tutor her, they forge a bet and the stakes are high as Jake forces Nina to face her demons. He just wasn’t expecting to fall hard for her in the process.

What Nina doesn’t realize, is that Jake has been living his own private hell. Once he drops a bombshell, will their love survive it?

Told in two parts from both Nina and Jake’s points of view, Jake Undone is a STANDALONE story and a companion to the novels Jake Understood, My Skylar and Gemini.

***Author’s note: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

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Author Bio:

Penelope Ward is a USA Today Bestselling author.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers. She spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor, before switching to a more family-friendly career.

Penelope lives for reading books in the new adult genre, coffee and hanging out with her friends and family on weekends.

She is the proud mother of a beautiful 10-year-old girl with autism (the inspiration for the character Callie in Gemini) and a 8-year-old boy, both of whom are the lights of her life.

Penelope, her husband and kids reside in Rhode Island.

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