Be With Me (Wait for You #2)

Dare I say that I love Jase more than Cam? Because I do. Yes, there it is, I said it. J. Lynn once again delivers a fantastic NA story that had me sitting down and reading until I finished.

What I loved: One thing that I love most about this series is how readable it is. When I sit down with one of J. Lynn's books I know I need to clear my schedule for the next few hours because there is no way that I will be able to put the book down. Tess and Jase are both likable characters. They are fun, energetic and fiercely loyal to those they trust. They both have issues in their pasts that weigh on them and these lead to some pretty dramatic moments between the two of them. Along with a physical chemistry that is off the charts they have the ability to really see each other and understand what makes them the way they are. They really are a great match. And really ladies, when you're feeling down in the dumps a cute guy showing up with a cupcake can fix almost anything, right?

What left me wanting more: Nothing, except I could have used a few more chapters of Jase but maybe that's just me.

Final thoughts: Fans of Wait for You will adore Tess and Jase's story. And don't worry, Cam and Avery make many appearances along the way.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series, Wait for You, so I was super excited to read the next book in the series. While I was sad that we weren't getting another story about Cam & Avery, I was not at all disappointed because they are in this book, a lot! Plus I was pleasantly surprised at how much I love Tess and of course, Jase.

What I loved:
I love Tess and her sarcastic attitude, but she is so sweet and honestly reminded myself of me. She had me laughing out loud with her thoughts and I totally got her insecurities (though she really didn't need to be insecure). She has really been through a lot, and it was wonderful to see her finally stand up for herself and a friend (who is being abused by her boyfriend).
Jase Winstead is a, oh my goodness I cannot even think of a word to describe him. He is thoughtful, funny, conceited (but in a good way if that makes sense), and extremely charming. I really loved how he helps out his parents and his little brother so much.

Tess and Jase do not have an uncomplicated relationship. Both are dealing with things from their past and while they care about each other, they have to figure out how to be together. While it was a bit embarrassing for me to read about their *ahem* affection for each other (*blushes*), I really loved how real their feelings were for each other and how they fought so hard to keep them secret. Not to mention the fact that Jase is Cam's best friend and doesn't want to break the code of not dating your friend's sister!

Cupcakegirly references and cupcakes! Come on! Jen is one of my all time favorite people, so the fact that J. Lynn put her in this book was incredibly awesome to read! And I really really want a cupcake.

What left me wanting more: Absolutely nothing. I felt like J. Lynn gave me enough extra story on Cam and Avery, while still focusing the story on Tess and Jess. And she left nothing to the imagination. *blushes again*

Wonderful addition to this series! I adore J. Lynn's work and will absolutely read anything she writes.

What I Loved: I was really excited to read this and I didn't think it was possible to love any New Adult book guy more than Cam Hamilton from WAIT FOR YOU (I have a cupcake named after him for cookies' sake), but J. Lynn has done it again! Jase Winstead had me at cupcake. ;)

Well-crafted, funny, and intensely romantic, BE WITH ME is a story of love, loss, and discovering that some of life's biggest blessings come from our darkest moments.

Complex and completely relateable, Tess and Jase are characters doing their best to navigate through some tough issues while figuring out how they fit into each others lives. Tess has already been through so much by the time she gets to college and putting her painful past behind her isn't as easy as she thought it would be. Neither is facing a future that looks different than she imagined.

Jase on the other hand, is so used to doing what's best for everyone else that he may lose the one thing he needs most if he can't figure out how to forgive himself for his own mistakes. They find comfort in each other as well as those little pink boxes of confectionery perfection, but it may not be enough, especially when things take a turn for the dangerous and whatever time they have together could be cut short.

I liked that Tess didn't let Jase get away with much and that she didn't give up on him when he was being stupid. While I understood where Jase was coming from, there were still moments when I wanted to shake some sense into him. However, he did have a way of redeeming himself with those little pink boxes.

Fans of Cam and Avery will be happy to know that they make an appearance too.

What Left Me Wanting More: Nothing. Although, I did wish I had a cupcake on hand while reading. ;)

Final Verdict: A sweet addition to the WAIT FOR YOU series!

On a personal note: Thank you J. Lynn for featuring my cupcakes and making me a fictional character. I owe you a lifetime supply of chocolate peanut butter cupcakes! ;D