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Until You #1
Lost Until You
Book 1- Until You Series
Brax & Jazz's Story
***Please Note***
Each book in the Until You series is based off of two different characters and can be read as a standalone.
They had it all. There wasn't anything they could do to make their lives better. Their relationship was thriving. Their daughter was perfect. The adoration they had for one another was indescribable. They were surrounded by family and friends who loved them unconditionally.
There wasn't a time Brax and Jazz lived with any regret, until Jazz started digging into her past. And now the happy life they once shared, has crumbled before their eyes, forcing their family through a whirlwind of emotions and pain.
What do you do if your marriage gets hit with the one thing you’d never expect? Can you stand the test of time and move forward as one? Or would you throw away everything you've spent years building, because it’s the moral thing to do?
Relationships are handed different obstacles to face, but in this case, two people are left pondering what society says is correct.
If you love someone with your whole heart, more than anything in the world, they become worth the fight.
They are lost until you.
Contains sexual content and strong language. Mature readers age 18+.
Brax & Jazz's Story
***Please Note***
Each book in the Until You series is based off of two different characters and can be read as a standalone.
They had it all. There wasn't anything they could do to make their lives better. Their relationship was thriving. Their daughter was perfect. The adoration they had for one another was indescribable. They were surrounded by family and friends who loved them unconditionally.
There wasn't a time Brax and Jazz lived with any regret, until Jazz started digging into her past. And now the happy life they once shared, has crumbled before their eyes, forcing their family through a whirlwind of emotions and pain.
What do you do if your marriage gets hit with the one thing you’d never expect? Can you stand the test of time and move forward as one? Or would you throw away everything you've spent years building, because it’s the moral thing to do?
Relationships are handed different obstacles to face, but in this case, two people are left pondering what society says is correct.
If you love someone with your whole heart, more than anything in the world, they become worth the fight.
They are lost until you.
Contains sexual content and strong language. Mature readers age 18+.
400 pages, Paperback
First published November 22, 2014
18 people are currently reading
600 people want to read
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J.R. Grant
7 books159 followersJR Grant is an avid reader, a fictional writer, a photography junkie, and the mom to three amazing munchkins who complete her world. When she's not plotting her next story, you can catch her on the beach with her kindle in hand, soaking up the sun.
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"Shattered Promises"
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Lani & Parker's Story
A second chance romance novel
Until You Series: A new romantic suspense series full of angst, heartbreak, deception, and second chance love.
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"Shattered Promises"
Available Now on Amazon
Lani & Parker's Story
A second chance romance novel
Until You Series: A new romantic suspense series full of angst, heartbreak, deception, and second chance love.
1.Lost Until You
Available Now on Amazon!
Brax & Jazz's Story
2.Broken Until You
Available Now on Amazon!
Blue & Stone's Story
2.5 Always With You
Sequel to Stone & Blue's Story
Coming Soon!
3. Hopeless Until You
Coming 2016!
Brix Sorrentino's Story
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November 27, 2014
3.5 - 4 Stars
This book has a very unique twist and the author has requested no spoilers be listed, even if hidden, so my review will be pretty vague.
Jazz and Brax have had a story book relationship. They met the day of her high school graduation, two years older Brax was already in college, but he knew what he wanted and began pursuing her immediately. They had their ups and downs over the years, but for the most part Brax has been this perfect guy who helps her achieve her dreams, loves her beyond belief, and still gets her all hot bothered.
The story begins with a look at Jazz and Brax today. They are married and have a perfect baby girl. This shows just how perfect things are for the couple, there are also has points of reflection so you see how their relationship grown and progressed.
Then a bomb is dropped on them and they are shaken to their core. I have never read a book with a twist like this, and honestly I wasn’t sure how the heroine should have reacted. However, I know I didn’t like her actions going forward. Is that rationale? No, probably not, but this is just one girls opinion. Due to not wanting to spoil I can’t share my big complaints, so I will just say I was was very disappointed. My heart broke for everyone involved, but especially Brax and Savanah.
So when deciding on how to rate this one I gave stars for the plot twist, but took away stars for how the story played out. In the end, I did end up liking this one, but didn’t love it. I couldn’t relate to Jazz and felt Brax was a doormat. In the end, I think this one is worth picking up if you like unique plot twists and different type of reads.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
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This book has a very unique twist and the author has requested no spoilers be listed, even if hidden, so my review will be pretty vague.
Jazz and Brax have had a story book relationship. They met the day of her high school graduation, two years older Brax was already in college, but he knew what he wanted and began pursuing her immediately. They had their ups and downs over the years, but for the most part Brax has been this perfect guy who helps her achieve her dreams, loves her beyond belief, and still gets her all hot bothered.
The story begins with a look at Jazz and Brax today. They are married and have a perfect baby girl. This shows just how perfect things are for the couple, there are also has points of reflection so you see how their relationship grown and progressed.
Then a bomb is dropped on them and they are shaken to their core. I have never read a book with a twist like this, and honestly I wasn’t sure how the heroine should have reacted. However, I know I didn’t like her actions going forward. Is that rationale? No, probably not, but this is just one girls opinion. Due to not wanting to spoil I can’t share my big complaints, so I will just say I was was very disappointed. My heart broke for everyone involved, but especially Brax and Savanah.
So when deciding on how to rate this one I gave stars for the plot twist, but took away stars for how the story played out. In the end, I did end up liking this one, but didn’t love it. I couldn’t relate to Jazz and felt Brax was a doormat. In the end, I think this one is worth picking up if you like unique plot twists and different type of reads.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
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November 28, 2014
Jazz thought her life was perfect; she had a loving husband and beautiful daughter, wonderful friends and family, and yet she didn't realize her "perfect world" was about to come crashing down…
When she met Brax Sorrentino, there was an instant connection and she knew he was it for her. Seeing they love she has for Brax melted my heart because I know how it feels to love someone so fiercely and how they become your everything.
Brax knew from the moment he laid eyes on Jazz that she was the one, and he wished he had met her sooner to have made her his then. Brax works to give Jazz everything she could possibly want and if he could, he would even try to help her with her past as well.
But when Jazz gets some news concerning her past, she feels the need to take care of it on her own, leaving her husband and daughter. Reading about her journey is heartbreaking, because it's like she's in an endless race and yet, when she finally gets there, is it what she expected? Does she get the answers she's been searching for? Meanwhile, poor Brax is suffering and worried without her.
Despite it all, he calls her and lets her know that he is there for her no matter what. The love they both have for each other is beautiful, amazing and endless!! What a beautiful story about forgiving, moving forward and loving those who are dear to your heart with a fierce passion!! ~ Kara, 4.5 Beautiful Stars
When she met Brax Sorrentino, there was an instant connection and she knew he was it for her. Seeing they love she has for Brax melted my heart because I know how it feels to love someone so fiercely and how they become your everything.
Brax knew from the moment he laid eyes on Jazz that she was the one, and he wished he had met her sooner to have made her his then. Brax works to give Jazz everything she could possibly want and if he could, he would even try to help her with her past as well.
But when Jazz gets some news concerning her past, she feels the need to take care of it on her own, leaving her husband and daughter. Reading about her journey is heartbreaking, because it's like she's in an endless race and yet, when she finally gets there, is it what she expected? Does she get the answers she's been searching for? Meanwhile, poor Brax is suffering and worried without her.
Despite it all, he calls her and lets her know that he is there for her no matter what. The love they both have for each other is beautiful, amazing and endless!! What a beautiful story about forgiving, moving forward and loving those who are dear to your heart with a fierce passion!! ~ Kara, 4.5 Beautiful Stars
November 23, 2014
I received this for an honest review.. I have to say that I was completely blown away by this book. I think I fell in LOVE with Brax in the very first couple of chapters.
Jazz and Brax have been married for a bit and have a beautiful daughter together and life just seems about perfect for the two of them until some shocking news threatens to tear this couple and their love apart!!!
This book is not what you expect it to be and the story is an emotional roller- coaster that you don't really think will end. The author has you captivated for the entire book. The love you feel coming from the pages absolutely pulls at you. There are times in this book I just felt like my emotions could not take anymore. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
Jazz and Brax have been married for a bit and have a beautiful daughter together and life just seems about perfect for the two of them until some shocking news threatens to tear this couple and their love apart!!!
This book is not what you expect it to be and the story is an emotional roller- coaster that you don't really think will end. The author has you captivated for the entire book. The love you feel coming from the pages absolutely pulls at you. There are times in this book I just felt like my emotions could not take anymore. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
November 23, 2014
OMG!!!! First let me just say I love me some Brax!!!! Oh holy hotness! Jamie you have outdone yourself with this book! I laughed, I swooned and I bawled my eyes out. I was so invested in these characters and their undying love for each other. Just the sweetest ever and then boom!!! Yeah a few choice words left my mouth and the kindle may have been thrown but I held on. Without a doubt something I never saw coming. I must say it was Epic! Two amazing people, deeply in love, fighting their way through something totally out of their control. I enjoyed all of the secondary characters and can not wait to read their books. Brax and Jazz will forever hold a special place though. The tears were flowing when their HEA came through. Thank you for an amazing book! You rock!
November 23, 2014
J.R. Grant has out done herself with this story. I loved everything about it. Beautiful love story and some very intense HOTNESS! I fell in love with Brax and his undying devotion to Jazz. They had it all, nothing could be better for them, nothing could come between them...so they thought. I never saw it coming. This was a true test... I couldn't put it down...I loved Shattered Promises but this story moves her writing to the next level....
July 21, 2017
Have you ever read a book that makes you mad that you wasted your time finishing it? Worst heroine of my life, oh my god. 1 star for basically 3/4 of a book being completely repetitive.
December 21, 2014
4 Heartfelt Stars!
Review by Jen Hagen
This is my second book that I have had the pleasure of reading of Ms. Grant’s. She writes with flow and beauty, allowing the reader to experience the same emotions as the character.
Brax and Jazz have been together for 5 years. Brax has had to adjust his life plans as a career-ending injury blew his chance at the NFL. Once he picked himself off the poor-me wagon, he was able to get his life back on track, which included Jazz being part of it. Brax and Jazz have been married for 2 years and have a little girl, Savannah. Brax’s family is his pride and joy and he would go to any depths to ensure they are happy.
Jazz didn’t have an easy life growing up. She was shuffled from foster home to foster since birth and ending at age 16 when she found a stable foster mother. She has never had any family to fall back on, simply because she doesn’t know her birth mother’s family as her mother passed away shortly after giving birth, and her father is unknown.
Jazz has always wondered about her birth family, but has never had any luck or resources to fall back on. Brax’s best friend does PI work and has information that will change their lives as they know it.
I didn’t understand how you could have everything one minute, and then in a blink of an eye, it would all be gone.
Brax and Jazz are going to be going through an extremely rough patch in their lives. It doesn’t matter how much Brax loves Jazz, because love can’t save them…in fact, it can only lead to more hurt.
“For what it’s worth, I’ll always love you. But this,” she said and looked up, pointing between the two of us. “This is over.”
Brax and Jazz are beautiful together. There is so much love emanating from each of them that it broke my heart to see how much the revelation tore them apart. Brax’s obvious display of his emotions was true, and every time he cried a peace of my heart went out to him.
Their future depends on what is sealed in an envelope. Will it be the answer they fear or the answer that will allow their family to become one again?
If you loved someone with your whole heart, more than anything in the world, they become worth the fight. They are lost until you.
Review by Jen Hagen
This is my second book that I have had the pleasure of reading of Ms. Grant’s. She writes with flow and beauty, allowing the reader to experience the same emotions as the character.
Brax and Jazz have been together for 5 years. Brax has had to adjust his life plans as a career-ending injury blew his chance at the NFL. Once he picked himself off the poor-me wagon, he was able to get his life back on track, which included Jazz being part of it. Brax and Jazz have been married for 2 years and have a little girl, Savannah. Brax’s family is his pride and joy and he would go to any depths to ensure they are happy.
Jazz didn’t have an easy life growing up. She was shuffled from foster home to foster since birth and ending at age 16 when she found a stable foster mother. She has never had any family to fall back on, simply because she doesn’t know her birth mother’s family as her mother passed away shortly after giving birth, and her father is unknown.
Jazz has always wondered about her birth family, but has never had any luck or resources to fall back on. Brax’s best friend does PI work and has information that will change their lives as they know it.
I didn’t understand how you could have everything one minute, and then in a blink of an eye, it would all be gone.
Brax and Jazz are going to be going through an extremely rough patch in their lives. It doesn’t matter how much Brax loves Jazz, because love can’t save them…in fact, it can only lead to more hurt.
“For what it’s worth, I’ll always love you. But this,” she said and looked up, pointing between the two of us. “This is over.”
Brax and Jazz are beautiful together. There is so much love emanating from each of them that it broke my heart to see how much the revelation tore them apart. Brax’s obvious display of his emotions was true, and every time he cried a peace of my heart went out to him.
Their future depends on what is sealed in an envelope. Will it be the answer they fear or the answer that will allow their family to become one again?
If you loved someone with your whole heart, more than anything in the world, they become worth the fight. They are lost until you.
December 2, 2014
Lost Until you, Sorrentino Brother series, Book 1
Jaz’s life turned around the day she found a permanent foster home with someone who cared enough to take her in. Jumping from school to school and constantly being an outcast left her with no friends. All that changed the day she met Kim, not only did she gain a best friend it also lead to her meeting Brayden and his entire family. The Sorrentinos were a friendly family welcoming Jaz with open arms. Brax could see more to Jaz and was smitten from the moment they met. Brax and his family coming into Jaz' life is about to change in more ways than she could ever imagine.
Jaz and Brax have a bond, chemistry, love and commitment to one another so strong it will make you feel like you're missing out on having that for yourself. Their relationship was perfect, who could ask for anything more?
Their love created Savanna, their beautiful daughter, having made all her dreams come true, well almost. One thing was always missing and couldn't seem to get past where her parents. Who were her parents? And did she have any living relatives out there? Brax’s best friend Stone is the best person to help find missing persons that have never been found when all other avenues have been exhausted.
When Stone finds the information Jaz needs to do this, she needs to seek these people out and see who they are and what connection they have to her parents. But when she meets with her mother’s family, Jaz and Brax could never imagine the terrible secrets that have been hidden for so long. Can their love surpass all problems? Will they be strong enough to get through all their pain?
Without going into too much detail and giving away the whole story I loved this sweet, romantic book. At times we were so sad for Jaz and Brax, they went through hell and back in their relationship. Congratulations on book 1 in the Sorrentino Brothers Series, I cannot wait for book 2, Lost Until Us.
Jaz’s life turned around the day she found a permanent foster home with someone who cared enough to take her in. Jumping from school to school and constantly being an outcast left her with no friends. All that changed the day she met Kim, not only did she gain a best friend it also lead to her meeting Brayden and his entire family. The Sorrentinos were a friendly family welcoming Jaz with open arms. Brax could see more to Jaz and was smitten from the moment they met. Brax and his family coming into Jaz' life is about to change in more ways than she could ever imagine.
Jaz and Brax have a bond, chemistry, love and commitment to one another so strong it will make you feel like you're missing out on having that for yourself. Their relationship was perfect, who could ask for anything more?
Their love created Savanna, their beautiful daughter, having made all her dreams come true, well almost. One thing was always missing and couldn't seem to get past where her parents. Who were her parents? And did she have any living relatives out there? Brax’s best friend Stone is the best person to help find missing persons that have never been found when all other avenues have been exhausted.
When Stone finds the information Jaz needs to do this, she needs to seek these people out and see who they are and what connection they have to her parents. But when she meets with her mother’s family, Jaz and Brax could never imagine the terrible secrets that have been hidden for so long. Can their love surpass all problems? Will they be strong enough to get through all their pain?
Without going into too much detail and giving away the whole story I loved this sweet, romantic book. At times we were so sad for Jaz and Brax, they went through hell and back in their relationship. Congratulations on book 1 in the Sorrentino Brothers Series, I cannot wait for book 2, Lost Until Us.
March 17, 2015
When the whole Sorrentino family decided to love and accept Jazzy they did so for better or for worse. This was Jazz and Brax’s turn to be happy in life and love. It was the Sorrentino’s time to grow and flourish as a family. None of them could believe that they would be tested so quickly. Now it was time to see how strong the bonds were to keep them together and let that life together grow.
Jazz and Brax came from two totally different backgrounds and seemed to click right away. Whether it was her need for unconditional love or his need to protect, they just seemed to mesh together nicely. Their relationship grew together until Jazz’s need to find out more about her past. Then the true test was in front of them. They fought hard to keep the balance they once had but struggled tremendously along the way. Watching the family stick by them and work together made the book for it for me.
This book was a cute story for me. It had minimal angst and a lot of dialog which was good. The writer held my interest and kept me captivated by the story throughout. I enjoyed Jazz and Brax’s book and would like to read more in the series! I give this book 3.75 stars.
Jazz and Brax came from two totally different backgrounds and seemed to click right away. Whether it was her need for unconditional love or his need to protect, they just seemed to mesh together nicely. Their relationship grew together until Jazz’s need to find out more about her past. Then the true test was in front of them. They fought hard to keep the balance they once had but struggled tremendously along the way. Watching the family stick by them and work together made the book for it for me.
This book was a cute story for me. It had minimal angst and a lot of dialog which was good. The writer held my interest and kept me captivated by the story throughout. I enjoyed Jazz and Brax’s book and would like to read more in the series! I give this book 3.75 stars.
May 25, 2015
I absolutely loved this book!!! JR Grant writes amazing stories, but this one is one that will pull at your heart strings. I can not even begin to imagine being put into the situation that Brax and Jazz are thrown into. The twist and turns that this story takes will have you praying that the better man wins is the only way I can think to even list this.
The strength that Jazz has is amazing because if I was thrown the curve balls that she is I would totally lose my mind, worthless is better way to list it. The furry that I would have would be unbelievable against life in general, not to mention the entire world.
After reading this book, I can honestly say that I can not wait to get to read the rest of the Sorrentino boy's stories and hopefully keep up and maybe get another story with Jazz and Brax in it.
And for my favorite quote: If you love someone with your whole heart, more than anything in the world, they become worth the fight. The are lost until you. ~ Jazz
The strength that Jazz has is amazing because if I was thrown the curve balls that she is I would totally lose my mind, worthless is better way to list it. The furry that I would have would be unbelievable against life in general, not to mention the entire world.
After reading this book, I can honestly say that I can not wait to get to read the rest of the Sorrentino boy's stories and hopefully keep up and maybe get another story with Jazz and Brax in it.
And for my favorite quote: If you love someone with your whole heart, more than anything in the world, they become worth the fight. The are lost until you. ~ Jazz
November 24, 2014
4 Stars
Such a sweet, sweet heart wrenching story. I can not wait to see what the future hold for the rest of the Sorrentino Boys!
Jazz and Brax have the perfect life. After a life filled with heartache, Jazz finally has her happily ever after. But as we all know it never stays good if it is too good to be true. When Jazz starts digging into her past her happy little walls come tumbling to the ground.
I enjoyed this break from the regular storylines I have been reading lately. This wasn't about Jazz and Brax getting together, this is about how life can still screw with you after you have your perfect mate.
I only had one small issue with Jazz, I really wanted to shake her and say WTF!!! I will not go into detail as I do not want to give away too much but she was somewhat selfish and at times didn't deserve the man she had and the family.
Really a great read!
Such a sweet, sweet heart wrenching story. I can not wait to see what the future hold for the rest of the Sorrentino Boys!
Jazz and Brax have the perfect life. After a life filled with heartache, Jazz finally has her happily ever after. But as we all know it never stays good if it is too good to be true. When Jazz starts digging into her past her happy little walls come tumbling to the ground.
I enjoyed this break from the regular storylines I have been reading lately. This wasn't about Jazz and Brax getting together, this is about how life can still screw with you after you have your perfect mate.
I only had one small issue with Jazz, I really wanted to shake her and say WTF!!! I will not go into detail as I do not want to give away too much but she was somewhat selfish and at times didn't deserve the man she had and the family.
Really a great read!
December 2, 2014
Brax and Jasmine started a beautiful loving relationship while in college and they were inseparable. They supported each other through good and bad times. They married and had a beautiful daughter. Things appeared to be perfect. But...... things were about to change...
Brax had a strong family background with lots of brotherly love, while Jazz was raised in foster care. When she decides to seek out information on her birth parents, Brax and Jazz's world is turned upside down! I loved the storyline of this book! It was not like anything I'd read before.
My heart was aching as I flipped the pages.... so heart wrenching! This little family that had it all together was struggling to keep it together... ugh, the tears!!!
I loved this book and will definitely continue with the Sorrentino Brothers! And dying to know what happens with Stone! Great start to the series!
Brax had a strong family background with lots of brotherly love, while Jazz was raised in foster care. When she decides to seek out information on her birth parents, Brax and Jazz's world is turned upside down! I loved the storyline of this book! It was not like anything I'd read before.
My heart was aching as I flipped the pages.... so heart wrenching! This little family that had it all together was struggling to keep it together... ugh, the tears!!!
I loved this book and will definitely continue with the Sorrentino Brothers! And dying to know what happens with Stone! Great start to the series!
December 9, 2014
I loved this book!!! Jazz and Brax have a love you wouldn't believe but when there world is turned upside down that love is tested. This is one you don't want to miss reading. Jamie you did it again and can't wait to read more of this series.
January 13, 2015
ARC copy received for honest review.
Great story, overall.
The first half I struggled to get through but once I got past a certain point I really enjoyed the story. It is well written and all together a great read. Looking forward to the rest of the books.
Great story, overall.
The first half I struggled to get through but once I got past a certain point I really enjoyed the story. It is well written and all together a great read. Looking forward to the rest of the books.
November 30, 2014
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
BUT before I say anything else I just need to say...I was not expecting that at all!
Jazz and Brax are happily married; they have a daughter, a beautiful home, careers they love and enjoy, but mostly they have this fierce and amazing love for each other. Everything seems perfect, until it all goes to hell.
Jazz had a rough life before Brax came along. There was nothing good about her past, she never had a home or place in life.
“For the longest time, I was told no one would love someone as worthless as me.” Jazz
Until she met Brax, the one person she never saw herself lucky enough to have. He was her happily ever after, the one who made her dreams come true, the one who loved her just as much as she loved him.
“He completed me in every way imaginable.” Jazz
Brax had a normal life, brothers, cousin, family and friends. Something about Jazz grabbed him and didn’t let go. He has made it his mission to make sure that her every wish is granted because he loves her so much that anything less is not acceptable.
“She captured my soul, stole my heart, and somehow turned me into fucking mush.” Brax
“No matter how near or far you are, you will always own my heart. You’re it for me, baby. Always and forever.” Brax
So what happens when a completely unexpected turn of events shatters their world? Literally it was throws it into turmoil and makes them question everything?
“I didn’t understand how you could have everything one minute, and then in a blink of an eye, it would all be gone. But what I did know was that I couldn’t let my family be torn apart.”
I enjoyed how this was a dual POV book because you get to see what is happening to both Jazz and Brax after the ax is thrown into their marriage. But you also got to see how they really felt about each other, in their own words. You see how they both deal with their devastation. There are unexpected twists and turns you never see coming and you keep guessing until the end. The mystery is what I enjoyed the most about this book, that you couldn’t figure out what was going to happen or where it was going to go. I found myself re-reading things just to make sure I read it right.
There were some things that I did not enjoy as much, at times it became repetitive. Jazz became more dramatic while Brax became more explosive and at times their personalities were a little much. I also found myself getting impatient, I wanted answers and I wanted them sooner than they were given.
I do look forward to the next book though and can’t imagine where in the world Ms. Grant will go next.
BUT before I say anything else I just need to say...I was not expecting that at all!
Jazz and Brax are happily married; they have a daughter, a beautiful home, careers they love and enjoy, but mostly they have this fierce and amazing love for each other. Everything seems perfect, until it all goes to hell.
Jazz had a rough life before Brax came along. There was nothing good about her past, she never had a home or place in life.
“For the longest time, I was told no one would love someone as worthless as me.” Jazz
Until she met Brax, the one person she never saw herself lucky enough to have. He was her happily ever after, the one who made her dreams come true, the one who loved her just as much as she loved him.
“He completed me in every way imaginable.” Jazz
Brax had a normal life, brothers, cousin, family and friends. Something about Jazz grabbed him and didn’t let go. He has made it his mission to make sure that her every wish is granted because he loves her so much that anything less is not acceptable.
“She captured my soul, stole my heart, and somehow turned me into fucking mush.” Brax
“No matter how near or far you are, you will always own my heart. You’re it for me, baby. Always and forever.” Brax
So what happens when a completely unexpected turn of events shatters their world? Literally it was throws it into turmoil and makes them question everything?
“I didn’t understand how you could have everything one minute, and then in a blink of an eye, it would all be gone. But what I did know was that I couldn’t let my family be torn apart.”
I enjoyed how this was a dual POV book because you get to see what is happening to both Jazz and Brax after the ax is thrown into their marriage. But you also got to see how they really felt about each other, in their own words. You see how they both deal with their devastation. There are unexpected twists and turns you never see coming and you keep guessing until the end. The mystery is what I enjoyed the most about this book, that you couldn’t figure out what was going to happen or where it was going to go. I found myself re-reading things just to make sure I read it right.
There were some things that I did not enjoy as much, at times it became repetitive. Jazz became more dramatic while Brax became more explosive and at times their personalities were a little much. I also found myself getting impatient, I wanted answers and I wanted them sooner than they were given.
I do look forward to the next book though and can’t imagine where in the world Ms. Grant will go next.
December 2, 2014
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review. I'm gonna try really hard to review this with out giving away any spoilers. Which I think is gonna be really hard, but I'm gonna try. We meet Jazz & Brax right away & get a small insight into how happily married they are. Than it goes into the past & introduces us to Jazz on her graduation day & how she met Bax. Right off the bat it seems like a whirlwind romance & that they formed this unbreakable bond. Jazz grew up bounced around from foster home to foster home & group homes never feeling loved or wanted. This caused her to be pretty insecure & not sure of her self worth. So when Brax fell for her there were times she didn't always trust in it. But Brax always did everything he could to show her & reassure Jazz. So right away I fell for Brax what a strong, caring man he was who definitely knew the right things to say to make woman melt. The struggle between the two came about when close friends of there's who ran a security firm & one was a licensed P.I. offered to help her track down her biological mother's family. Her mother had died right after child birth & for whatever reason not fully explained the family was never contacted & Jazz got lost in the system. When Jazz would try to get help for. Her case worker she was put off & never helped. So finally here was her chance to get answers & this time around she had an amazing support system. She ended up meeting her biological grandparents & uncle & they shared that they hadn't known her mother was pregnant. During there talk Jazz asked about who her biological father was & from there is where things just blow up. I pretty much figured some of where this was headed at the start of the book but it didn't make it any less shocking or painful to read. But with this information is where I lost my connection with Jazz. I seriously wanted to shake her or smack her or both!! I continued to root for Brax & with everything that was thrown at both of them he seriously stepped up & wanted to figure it out as a family & solve it so they could move forward. Jazz gave up, I couldn't understand why until chapter 24. That's where I started to connect with Jazz again & started to root for both Bax & Jazz. This book had me frustrated & yelling at my kindle & than crying & wanting to hug & comfort all of them. If you like books that are deep angsty reads that will have you deeply invested in the outcome of these characters, well than read this book. J.R. Grant did a green job of pulling out a lot of emotion in the characters & me as the reader. Even when I was unsure of what I thought of Jazz I still 100% rooted for a HEA & I wasn't left wanting.
December 22, 2014
The retrospective aspect of this book fascinated me. We knew we had a couple that were devoted to each other and had been since literally the minute they met yet after opening the Pandora’s Box that was her younger years, we were left with a present day situation that no-one had any idea on how to handle.
The actions and reactions were confusing to me, did Jazz handle things the way I would have wanted her to, probably not but then again this was not my story to tell but I have to say that the twist that the author threw in, turned my read on its head and added a dimension to the story that was if I am honest I found fairly difficult to get a handle on.
I mean Brax was fabulous from the very beginning, he was completely smitten with Jazz and there was nothing that he wasn’t prepared to do for her and I had originally felt as if Jazz was cut from the same cloth but I doubted my feelings for her when her actions caused Brax pain that in my heart I could almost feel tearing at his soul.
The chance to decipher the story of her past was relentless and consumed her, much of her discovery was heart wrenching but the as sorry as I felt for her, the majority of my sympathy lay with Brax and their daughter because it was them that she had practically deserted in order to indulge her quest.
I was left questioning how much is too much. And what would I do if it were me? Would I have to know at all cost?
I feel that the love that Brax had shown her was the type of love that comes along once in a lifetime and while it is inherent in us to know where we come from and what makes us what and who we are, I don’t believe that, that has to be at the detriment to those who have loved and supported us through the dark times.
Love cuts both ways and I just resented Jazz for what she took from Brax and didn’t feel like she gave enough back.
But showing the type of man he is, it was Brax that reaches out to her to let her know that no matter what, his heart was still with her and that his love for her is there despite what they were going through. Honestly, stronger men would have walked away, I cried for his pain and not hers – is that wrong of me? Probably but Brax just made my heart melt.
The story was as powerful as it was dynamic with two characters that pulled me in different directions for a huge chunk of the story but who ultimately gave me hope that love can be enough, that it can bind you together and refuse to let you go, and that with forgiveness and time love will see you through.
I am looking forward to the rest of the books in the series and to get to know the remaining Sorrentino boys.
The actions and reactions were confusing to me, did Jazz handle things the way I would have wanted her to, probably not but then again this was not my story to tell but I have to say that the twist that the author threw in, turned my read on its head and added a dimension to the story that was if I am honest I found fairly difficult to get a handle on.
I mean Brax was fabulous from the very beginning, he was completely smitten with Jazz and there was nothing that he wasn’t prepared to do for her and I had originally felt as if Jazz was cut from the same cloth but I doubted my feelings for her when her actions caused Brax pain that in my heart I could almost feel tearing at his soul.
The chance to decipher the story of her past was relentless and consumed her, much of her discovery was heart wrenching but the as sorry as I felt for her, the majority of my sympathy lay with Brax and their daughter because it was them that she had practically deserted in order to indulge her quest.
I was left questioning how much is too much. And what would I do if it were me? Would I have to know at all cost?
I feel that the love that Brax had shown her was the type of love that comes along once in a lifetime and while it is inherent in us to know where we come from and what makes us what and who we are, I don’t believe that, that has to be at the detriment to those who have loved and supported us through the dark times.
Love cuts both ways and I just resented Jazz for what she took from Brax and didn’t feel like she gave enough back.
But showing the type of man he is, it was Brax that reaches out to her to let her know that no matter what, his heart was still with her and that his love for her is there despite what they were going through. Honestly, stronger men would have walked away, I cried for his pain and not hers – is that wrong of me? Probably but Brax just made my heart melt.
The story was as powerful as it was dynamic with two characters that pulled me in different directions for a huge chunk of the story but who ultimately gave me hope that love can be enough, that it can bind you together and refuse to let you go, and that with forgiveness and time love will see you through.
I am looking forward to the rest of the books in the series and to get to know the remaining Sorrentino boys.
November 29, 2014
This book was very sneaky !! I started out reading this absolutely perfect love story. Brax and Jazz are just perfect. When I say perfect I mean perfect in the sense that regardless of life's struggles they have a beautiful healthy daughter , wonderful marriage , great jobs and you get the point !! They have been together for years and their sex life is still super hot and WOW it was yummy to read !! Their daughter Savanah is adorable and loved by all. Seriously I was so content for this story to go on this way without drama !! I loved getting their past story , how they met , fell in love and grew to this beautiful happy family !! Brax comes from a big family , lots of brothers and very loving parents. Jazz does not know her family. She was bounced around from foster family to foster family only knowing her mother died shortly after giving birth and her father took off. Regardless she has always been content and loved by Brax , his family and their close friends. A couple of their friends , Tanya and Stone , decide they can dig into Jazz's past to find out about her family. Of course this will be hard to deal with but also healing for Jazz. Well during this investigation into her past things take a turn for the OMG WHAT DID I JUST READ !! Without spoilers lets just say Jazz , Brax and Savanah are sent in a whirlwind of hell and it takes a long time for them to come out of it. Hard to review without spoilers but I am stressing to you , this is a very unique twist , I have never read a story like this before. I was ripped to shreds. Unsure of how I would react to this news. I was so mad at Jazz , felt horrible for everyone involved. I cannot imagine how it would feel BUT I am glad to see there was a resolve and some happiness in the end. This family , the whole family deserved some peace. WOW I cannot say enough , YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK !! You will laugh , cry , feel love , despair and probably a ton of anger !! But you will feel and be hooked and need to now how it plays out !! This is why this is a 5 star read , HOT DAMN I could not put it down. And while I am saying HOT DAMN !! Brax is a total book boyfriend , swoon worthy , hot , alpha , he takes care of his family , omg I cannot say enough about him !! I can only imagine his brothers are just as dreamy !!!!! MORE MORE MORE of these brothers PLEASE !!
November 30, 2014
I was provided a copy of the book by the Author for an honest review.
WOW I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turned out to be, I have to say that this book had me crying like a baby, and mad at some part but I love every single minute of it, I have to say that their is so much drama going on in this book, I couldn't put the book down when I started reading it, and I did not wanted to finish reading it, that's how much I like the book, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away.
This is the story of a married couple, they are a happy married couple and are parents too, this is the story of Jazz and Brax, they met the day that Jazz graduated high school, Jazz didn't have a family, she grow up in different house Jazz don't know what the love of a family is, but all that changes the moment that one of her friends introduce her to his family, that's when she met Brax.
Brax was older then her, and his was in collage, after meeting Jazz for the first time, he couldn't get her out of his head, after that night he found himself going back to her house, he asked her out and she agree, after they had their first date they where not able to stay away from each other. Now they are married and have a beautiful daughter, Brax have his own company, and Jazz have her own studio, they are happy until their friend, told her that he could tried and find out where her biological mother is, she agree to it but the day that he came with answer, that's when her world became up side down, and everything started to go down the hill, will they fight for the love they have, or will they let their marriage come to an end.
I love the way how Brax is with Jazz, I love it how he don't give up on her, and the love that he have for Jazz and his daughter, I love it how he fight for her, I love how Jazz have being through so much and she keep fighting, and how it just make her stronger, and love it the love that they have for each other.
I really love and enjoy reading this book, and now I cant wait for the second book, Author J.R. Grant THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing wonderful love story love it.
WOW I just finish reading this book, and I love it, love the characters, and love how the book turned out to be, I have to say that this book had me crying like a baby, and mad at some part but I love every single minute of it, I have to say that their is so much drama going on in this book, I couldn't put the book down when I started reading it, and I did not wanted to finish reading it, that's how much I like the book, I am gone keep this short since I don't want to give anything away.
This is the story of a married couple, they are a happy married couple and are parents too, this is the story of Jazz and Brax, they met the day that Jazz graduated high school, Jazz didn't have a family, she grow up in different house Jazz don't know what the love of a family is, but all that changes the moment that one of her friends introduce her to his family, that's when she met Brax.
Brax was older then her, and his was in collage, after meeting Jazz for the first time, he couldn't get her out of his head, after that night he found himself going back to her house, he asked her out and she agree, after they had their first date they where not able to stay away from each other. Now they are married and have a beautiful daughter, Brax have his own company, and Jazz have her own studio, they are happy until their friend, told her that he could tried and find out where her biological mother is, she agree to it but the day that he came with answer, that's when her world became up side down, and everything started to go down the hill, will they fight for the love they have, or will they let their marriage come to an end.
I love the way how Brax is with Jazz, I love it how he don't give up on her, and the love that he have for Jazz and his daughter, I love it how he fight for her, I love how Jazz have being through so much and she keep fighting, and how it just make her stronger, and love it the love that they have for each other.
I really love and enjoy reading this book, and now I cant wait for the second book, Author J.R. Grant THANK YOU for introducing me to this awesome characters and this amazing wonderful love story love it.
December 1, 2014
Imagine a connection that everyone dreams of. A relationship that every girl hopes for. A marriage that everyone wishes they had. That’s what Lost Until You is.
Brax Sorrentino is the ultimate in all males. He is all alpha, all man, and all in love. Brax knew what he wanted the day that he set eyes on Jazzy, the day of her high school graduation. Jazzy was a shy girl, who didn’t think she was much to look at. She went to dinner with the Sorrentino family that night of her graduation, since she didn’t have a family to call her own. That night, Brax knew that she was going to be his. He fell and he fell hard!
Jazz was introverted and couldn’t believe that she belonged to Brax. A couple of years passed since they began dating and Brax proposed. They married and soon had a baby girl to call their own. Their life was set. They were the ultimate happy couple. Isn’t every relationship, every marriage supposed to be like this? Bliss?
Then boom … tragedy strikes and shakes the very ground that they are standing on. What the hell? I must say that I yelled that out loud!! Be prepared to be upset, but give it some time … keep reading. Is their relationship strong enough to withstand such a blow? Even though you will become pissed at Jazz, Brax shows you just how much he loves her and just how much he will fight for this marriage.
This is my first book by JR Grant and I must say that it’s a wonderful story to start with. Yes, you may want to throw your kindle, punch a wall and scream to the rooftops, but as I said … give it time. This shows you just how talented she is as an author. If you can evoke so much emotion from reading a page on your kindle, then she has done her job. JR … you have a new forever reader in me!!
Brax Sorrentino is the ultimate in all males. He is all alpha, all man, and all in love. Brax knew what he wanted the day that he set eyes on Jazzy, the day of her high school graduation. Jazzy was a shy girl, who didn’t think she was much to look at. She went to dinner with the Sorrentino family that night of her graduation, since she didn’t have a family to call her own. That night, Brax knew that she was going to be his. He fell and he fell hard!
Jazz was introverted and couldn’t believe that she belonged to Brax. A couple of years passed since they began dating and Brax proposed. They married and soon had a baby girl to call their own. Their life was set. They were the ultimate happy couple. Isn’t every relationship, every marriage supposed to be like this? Bliss?
Then boom … tragedy strikes and shakes the very ground that they are standing on. What the hell? I must say that I yelled that out loud!! Be prepared to be upset, but give it some time … keep reading. Is their relationship strong enough to withstand such a blow? Even though you will become pissed at Jazz, Brax shows you just how much he loves her and just how much he will fight for this marriage.
This is my first book by JR Grant and I must say that it’s a wonderful story to start with. Yes, you may want to throw your kindle, punch a wall and scream to the rooftops, but as I said … give it time. This shows you just how talented she is as an author. If you can evoke so much emotion from reading a page on your kindle, then she has done her job. JR … you have a new forever reader in me!!
January 9, 2015
There have been many times where I thought that I wouldn't be able to endure the angst in a book. I've held my breath in anticipation awaiting the outcome, hoping for the very best. J.R. Grant almost made me an alcoholic. I needed several glasses of wine...
Jazz and Brax have been together since the day they met. Things were easy for them. They met, dated, fell in love easily, and became engaged to then soon be married. But when they some things are too good to be true, it's usually correct. Jazz and Brax soon learn that.
Jazz has battled with panic attacks and depression since she was young. Being in and out of foster homes, dealing with things no child or person for that matter, should ever have to deal with. She's always wondered about her maternal family. Knowing that her mother died after giving birth, she wonders about her father and the rest of her family.
Brax had dreams. He always knew he would go on to play in the NFL, but one play, one mistake, changed it all and shattered his dreams. He gets in a stump and becomes depressed drinking all of the time. Knowing that it's time for him to get his head on straight, he figures out what to do with the rest of his life.
I truly loved this story and all of he characters. Jazz and Brax both had a wonderful support system helping them through all of their problems. Even though you have your loved ones, sometimes it's just not enough. Can the love that two people share pull them through even the most outrageous, most unthinkable situations? It's a wonderful story that will have you on the edge of your seat. Dont worry about dirtying a glass, just drink the wine straight from the bottle...
**i received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
Jazz and Brax have been together since the day they met. Things were easy for them. They met, dated, fell in love easily, and became engaged to then soon be married. But when they some things are too good to be true, it's usually correct. Jazz and Brax soon learn that.
Jazz has battled with panic attacks and depression since she was young. Being in and out of foster homes, dealing with things no child or person for that matter, should ever have to deal with. She's always wondered about her maternal family. Knowing that her mother died after giving birth, she wonders about her father and the rest of her family.
Brax had dreams. He always knew he would go on to play in the NFL, but one play, one mistake, changed it all and shattered his dreams. He gets in a stump and becomes depressed drinking all of the time. Knowing that it's time for him to get his head on straight, he figures out what to do with the rest of his life.
I truly loved this story and all of he characters. Jazz and Brax both had a wonderful support system helping them through all of their problems. Even though you have your loved ones, sometimes it's just not enough. Can the love that two people share pull them through even the most outrageous, most unthinkable situations? It's a wonderful story that will have you on the edge of your seat. Dont worry about dirtying a glass, just drink the wine straight from the bottle...
**i received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
December 1, 2014
Jazz hasnt had a very good start in life so far shes known upset and tragedy,has no family of her own,was passed from foster family to foster family never settling.On her graduation night she meets Brax.Brax has had a totally different live to Jazz hes never know the kind of pain and tragedy Jazz has,he comes from a large loving family.He falls for her as soon as he lays eyes on her.After college they get married,are totally in love with each other have a daughter life couldn’t be better.When friends decide to dig into Jazzs past and hopefully gain some closure for her and they tell her what they discovered…that’s when a spanner is thrown in the happy family life Jazz has and everything turns sour.She meets her grandparents and is given a picture of her parents from when she was born.Theres twists and revelations and an almighty bomb is dropped…Jazz decides to set out alone and find out answers leaving a distraught Brax behind.What follows is heartbreak and angst for everyone involved.
As she sets off on her journey will she find answers to the questions she desperately needs?Will it tear her marriage apart or will they find a way back to each other?Its an emotional journey that you will definately need tissues for it will pull at all your emotions. Its also told in both povs which gives you a great insight into whats going on in Brax’s mind as well as Jazz’s.The twists in this book will keep you on the edge and guessing till the end,and the mystery element of what was actually happening will keep you turning page after page.I look forward to further books about the Sorrentino brothers.
As she sets off on her journey will she find answers to the questions she desperately needs?Will it tear her marriage apart or will they find a way back to each other?Its an emotional journey that you will definately need tissues for it will pull at all your emotions. Its also told in both povs which gives you a great insight into whats going on in Brax’s mind as well as Jazz’s.The twists in this book will keep you on the edge and guessing till the end,and the mystery element of what was actually happening will keep you turning page after page.I look forward to further books about the Sorrentino brothers.
December 22, 2014
Let me start with this, Brax Sorrentino is one hot man! I instantly fell in love with him from the first chapter. He was so sweet and sexy and, above all, a wonderful daddy. I have a soft spot for daddies.
This novel takes the reader on what most would call an emotional journey. Brax and Jazz have everything they could ever want in a relationship. They love each other 100% and have a beautiful daughter. But things in their world are about to crumble.
I must also admit that Jazz Sorrentino isn’t someone I would consider friend material. She starts off a little whiney and I can’t help but feel that she spends most of the book wallowing in her own mind.
I enjoyed the story and didn’t feel like it was a retelling of anything I’d read before. I think that the author did a great job of putting the reader into the story, but I couldn’t help but be a little disappointed in the way that Jazz dealt with life.
I did love that family was so important in this story. The way the Sorrentino’s came together and supported each other. The way that Brax was determined to keep his girl. The acceptance that was offered when mistakes were made. Though the book is fiction, I can totally see elements of real life throughout the book.
Despite the fact that I found myself not liking the heroine in the story, I couldn’t put it down. I read the entire book in less than 24 hours because I wanted to know what was going to happen and how everything was going to work out. I enjoyed the passion and edge of the novel and am excited to see what happens with the rest of the Sorrentino brothers!
I give this book 4 out of 5 hearts.
This novel takes the reader on what most would call an emotional journey. Brax and Jazz have everything they could ever want in a relationship. They love each other 100% and have a beautiful daughter. But things in their world are about to crumble.
I must also admit that Jazz Sorrentino isn’t someone I would consider friend material. She starts off a little whiney and I can’t help but feel that she spends most of the book wallowing in her own mind.
I enjoyed the story and didn’t feel like it was a retelling of anything I’d read before. I think that the author did a great job of putting the reader into the story, but I couldn’t help but be a little disappointed in the way that Jazz dealt with life.
I did love that family was so important in this story. The way the Sorrentino’s came together and supported each other. The way that Brax was determined to keep his girl. The acceptance that was offered when mistakes were made. Though the book is fiction, I can totally see elements of real life throughout the book.
Despite the fact that I found myself not liking the heroine in the story, I couldn’t put it down. I read the entire book in less than 24 hours because I wanted to know what was going to happen and how everything was going to work out. I enjoyed the passion and edge of the novel and am excited to see what happens with the rest of the Sorrentino brothers!
I give this book 4 out of 5 hearts.
December 20, 2014
* * * obsessed by books arc given for an honest review * * *
I wasn't so sure about this book due to some of the other reviews, I didn't know if it was for me. I'm so glad I stuck with it.
Brax and Jazz have a love that people dream of.
Brax fell the first time he seen Jazz on her graduation night, he knew he had to have her a week later he takes a chance they go out fall in love, get married, have a child they live the American dream or do they.
Jazz grew up in multiple foster homes, not really having stability. She gets asked out by Brax and their lives start. Jazz has never had the feeling of family, but she gets that with Braxs family, a since of love and stability.
Jazz wants to search for real parents or at least find out about them, thinking it will bring closer to a part of her life that still feels empty., she just never expected what she got.
This book was awesome. Brax is your sexy, alpha man all the way. The way he loves Jazz and supports her is just breath taking. I'm probably the biggest smushy smut loving reader there is, and it was refreshing to read a book that didn't start out with two people who felt like the didn't deserve each other and just date and pussy foot around, don't get me wrong those are my favorites, but it was nice to start off with a MARRIED couple and see the ups and downs they go through. This book was awesome. Definitely a 5 star.
I wasn't so sure about this book due to some of the other reviews, I didn't know if it was for me. I'm so glad I stuck with it.
Brax and Jazz have a love that people dream of.
Brax fell the first time he seen Jazz on her graduation night, he knew he had to have her a week later he takes a chance they go out fall in love, get married, have a child they live the American dream or do they.
Jazz grew up in multiple foster homes, not really having stability. She gets asked out by Brax and their lives start. Jazz has never had the feeling of family, but she gets that with Braxs family, a since of love and stability.
Jazz wants to search for real parents or at least find out about them, thinking it will bring closer to a part of her life that still feels empty., she just never expected what she got.
This book was awesome. Brax is your sexy, alpha man all the way. The way he loves Jazz and supports her is just breath taking. I'm probably the biggest smushy smut loving reader there is, and it was refreshing to read a book that didn't start out with two people who felt like the didn't deserve each other and just date and pussy foot around, don't get me wrong those are my favorites, but it was nice to start off with a MARRIED couple and see the ups and downs they go through. This book was awesome. Definitely a 5 star.
January 14, 2015
* An ecopy of the book was graciously given by the author in exchange for an honest review*
The book started out as a heartwarming and sweet after-story of Jazz and Brax, a couple happily married for 5 years with a daughter. I enjoyed reading their happy marriage but I must really admit that I had a hard time grasping the story because I didn't know what was in for me. But when I read on, I was taken aback by the twist of the story.
Jazz, left by her parents to be adopted when she was a child, was finally finding significant details about her past that she's yearned since she was a child. This was what was lacking in her life, a sense of rootedness and a clear view of her parentage. But little did she know that the supposed-key to her past insinuated a threat to her current happy life.
The story took me into a roller-coaster ride of emotions, half-wanting to get to the ending but wanting to relish the moment. J. R. Grant's voice touches the heart and allows every reader to get into the character and access their emotions. She took me into the depths of Jazz and Brax's hearts and had me hoping and anticipating with them that everything will finally be okay.
Lost Until You is a touch of unique and an all-time favorite kind of love story. It has the element of surprise, unexpected twists, familial importance, and a love story that will pull on your heart strings.
The book started out as a heartwarming and sweet after-story of Jazz and Brax, a couple happily married for 5 years with a daughter. I enjoyed reading their happy marriage but I must really admit that I had a hard time grasping the story because I didn't know what was in for me. But when I read on, I was taken aback by the twist of the story.
Jazz, left by her parents to be adopted when she was a child, was finally finding significant details about her past that she's yearned since she was a child. This was what was lacking in her life, a sense of rootedness and a clear view of her parentage. But little did she know that the supposed-key to her past insinuated a threat to her current happy life.
The story took me into a roller-coaster ride of emotions, half-wanting to get to the ending but wanting to relish the moment. J. R. Grant's voice touches the heart and allows every reader to get into the character and access their emotions. She took me into the depths of Jazz and Brax's hearts and had me hoping and anticipating with them that everything will finally be okay.
Lost Until You is a touch of unique and an all-time favorite kind of love story. It has the element of surprise, unexpected twists, familial importance, and a love story that will pull on your heart strings.
November 30, 2014
Lost until you GUTTED ME! It was so beautifully written and had a unique story line that will keep you glued to the book. JR Grants first book was amazing but LUY is her best work to date. I was blown away! These characters will always be in my heart!
There is no doubt that Brax is head over heals in love with Jazz. He is so passionate and protective of his wife and baby girl. Jazz loves Brax just as much when the unthinkable happens, she completely shuts down. This is when Jazz got on my nerves a little bit. I get why she was so upset but you would think she would do anything she could to keep her family together. Once everything was finally in the clear, she reunited with her family and I could finally breathe. My heart hurt so bad for Brax and their daughter.
I was completely shocked reading this story. I'm pretty sure my mouth dropped open 5 times while reading this. And then the ending came. My.Goodness. It was just..ahhh.. it made up for the fact that Jazz made me mad. Because the ending was literally perfect. After all the heartache they went through as a family, Jazz was finally able to work through the demons and be the best Mom and Wife to Brax and their daughter.
Do yourself a favor and BUY this book. It was absolutely amazing and you will not be disappointed!! Thank you for such an amazing story Jamie!
There is no doubt that Brax is head over heals in love with Jazz. He is so passionate and protective of his wife and baby girl. Jazz loves Brax just as much when the unthinkable happens, she completely shuts down. This is when Jazz got on my nerves a little bit. I get why she was so upset but you would think she would do anything she could to keep her family together. Once everything was finally in the clear, she reunited with her family and I could finally breathe. My heart hurt so bad for Brax and their daughter.
I was completely shocked reading this story. I'm pretty sure my mouth dropped open 5 times while reading this. And then the ending came. My.Goodness. It was just..ahhh.. it made up for the fact that Jazz made me mad. Because the ending was literally perfect. After all the heartache they went through as a family, Jazz was finally able to work through the demons and be the best Mom and Wife to Brax and their daughter.
Do yourself a favor and BUY this book. It was absolutely amazing and you will not be disappointed!! Thank you for such an amazing story Jamie!
March 1, 2015
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
BUT before I say anything else I just need to say...I was not expecting that at all!
Jazz and Brax are happily married; they have a daughter, a beautiful home, careers they love and enjoy, but mostly they have this fierce and amazing love for each other. Everything seems perfect, until it all goes to hell. Jazz had a rough life before Brax came along. There was nothing good about her past, she never had a home or place in life. Until she met Brax, the one person she never saw herself lucky enough to have. He was her happily ever after, the one who made her dreams come true, the one who loved her just as much as she loved him.
Brax had a normal life, brothers, cousin, family and friends. Something about Jazz grabbed him and didn’t let go. He has made it his mission to make sure that her every wish is granted because he loves her so much that anything less is not acceptable.
So what happens when a completely unexpected turn of events shatters their world? Literally it was throws it into turmoil and makes them question everything?
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~Jess
BUT before I say anything else I just need to say...I was not expecting that at all!
Jazz and Brax are happily married; they have a daughter, a beautiful home, careers they love and enjoy, but mostly they have this fierce and amazing love for each other. Everything seems perfect, until it all goes to hell. Jazz had a rough life before Brax came along. There was nothing good about her past, she never had a home or place in life. Until she met Brax, the one person she never saw herself lucky enough to have. He was her happily ever after, the one who made her dreams come true, the one who loved her just as much as she loved him.
Brax had a normal life, brothers, cousin, family and friends. Something about Jazz grabbed him and didn’t let go. He has made it his mission to make sure that her every wish is granted because he loves her so much that anything less is not acceptable.
So what happens when a completely unexpected turn of events shatters their world? Literally it was throws it into turmoil and makes them question everything?
See full review: http://byobookclub.blogspot.com/2014/...
~Jess
December 29, 2014
Lost Until You is an emotionally gripping book that will play on your every emotion. It will have you swooning, rolling your eyes because of the mush, holding your breath, seething in anger and then letting out that breath in a sigh of relief.
Brax and Jazz start off in full force, complete young and in love couple who last and manage to stay in love. Their relationship is sweet...their love tangible until a situation takes place that tests everything that know and feel for one another.
Brax is faced with being a single parent and having no clue where his wife is and Jazz is faced with being alone and drowning with issues from her past that she never quite got over.
Can their love bring them back together? Will it be enough? You have to read it for yourself and see. Meet the swoon-worthy Brax and the heroine you will love to hate.
Relentlessbookchic approved!
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May 22, 2015
Well damn that was some story! A 1-sitting read. Could not stop once I started read. Brax & Jazz just made me swoon, then ripped my heart out, gave me my own panic attacks and then finally JR Grant put us all back together again. Great story. Well-crafted. Great characters. Can't wait for the next in the series!!
This book gave me so many feelings! Brax and Jazz have a love and a marriage that I think anyone would be envious of, but Jazz has missing pieces to her history that have always haunted her. Losing her mother at birth and being raised in foster care, she's always wondered who her family was and why no one came looking for her. When she finally meets her mother's family what she thinks will answer her questions ends up bringing her the need for more answers and putting everything she knows in jeopardy. Being Jazz she freaks and handles everything badly, simply because she never had anyone in her life to help her learn how to deal with her crippling anxiety. I felt for Jazz so much! But I also felt from Brax because he was just as lost with her. Seeing what they both had to endure to be able to try to put their broken back together kept me reading and turning the pages to this amazing story!!
This book gave me so many feelings! Brax and Jazz have a love and a marriage that I think anyone would be envious of, but Jazz has missing pieces to her history that have always haunted her. Losing her mother at birth and being raised in foster care, she's always wondered who her family was and why no one came looking for her. When she finally meets her mother's family what she thinks will answer her questions ends up bringing her the need for more answers and putting everything she knows in jeopardy. Being Jazz she freaks and handles everything badly, simply because she never had anyone in her life to help her learn how to deal with her crippling anxiety. I felt for Jazz so much! But I also felt from Brax because he was just as lost with her. Seeing what they both had to endure to be able to try to put their broken back together kept me reading and turning the pages to this amazing story!!
December 19, 2014
Brax and Jazz had it all. They were a loving family with a perfect daughter. They loved each other deeply. Brax's family loved and supported Jazz but she still wanted to know about her past. This book is sweet, and loving, and has some steamy scenes and then....... what the he!! was that. I think I have been hit by a Mack truck and this is what you will feel like when Ms. Grant throws this HUGE twist into the book. I can't say much more about this storyline because is will give it away but read this book if you want a story that will:
1. Make you scream
2. Make you cry
3. Make you so angry you will want to throw your kindle, ereader or book
4. Make you say gah what in the he!! can happen next.
It is intense, it is OMG, it is...... I really don't have any more words to say. I am going to crawl back in the corner and try to process all that happens in the book. I will say it ends with happiness though so it was worth it try and process this huge twist. Thank you for a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and causes you to keep turning the pages to hoping Brax and Jazz situation gets better.
1. Make you scream
2. Make you cry
3. Make you so angry you will want to throw your kindle, ereader or book
4. Make you say gah what in the he!! can happen next.
It is intense, it is OMG, it is...... I really don't have any more words to say. I am going to crawl back in the corner and try to process all that happens in the book. I will say it ends with happiness though so it was worth it try and process this huge twist. Thank you for a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat and causes you to keep turning the pages to hoping Brax and Jazz situation gets better.
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