Jacob Walters is everyone’s favorite wingman. He’s handsome, smart, has a to-die-for laugh, and supports his friends with an unimaginable amount of strength— strength he’ll need by the truckload to break through Lola’s protective shield. She’s been burned in the past, so the last thing she wants is the attention of a man who’s infamous for flash-in-the-pan relationships. Lola McIntosh won’t win a … McIntosh won’t win a popularity contest anytime soon. She’s beautiful, brash, and has no qualms telling people how it is—especially the clingy neurotic men who can’t take the hint that she isn’t a “dating” type of girl. Thank God no amount of attitude will stop her from discovering how much in common two clashing personalities can have when they fight against the odds.
Fighting Jacob is a heartfelt new adult read that proves the strongest relationships are forged from their differences not their similarities. It has steamy moments and a hidden message about the fighter in all of us. Scroll up to one-click this witty, strangers-to-lovers romance!
This book has no cliffhangers and can be read as a standalone, but spoilers will occur for Saving Noah.
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Although this is book 2 in this series it can be read as a standalone, I have not read book 1 in the series but had no problems reading this book. This is Lola and Jacob’s story and starts at the beginning with how they meet. Their romance isn’t straight forward and runs into some obstacles such as Lola’s ex. It’s well written and held my interest cover to cover.
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Jacob is waiting at a light and sees Lola waiting for a bus. Knowing that there won’t be another bus, he offers her a ride. Lola agrees and there is instant attraction. They end up going to a secluded spot and making out. Both agree they aren’t interested in a relationship. But when Lola’s ex comes and tries to strangle her, Jacob steps in and beats him up badly. But Lola won’t press charges against her ex. Misunderstandings almost overcome the feelings so will they get their HEA? Great story with plenty of angst and drama but Jacob shines through.
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Jacob sees Lola that is when things heat up, but they want admit to each other that they do not do relationships. But the chemistry between them is intense.
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this book is book 2 put can be read as a standalone. It runs concurrently with Saving Noah. It gives a enough snapshots into that story so you will not be lost. However, it was a good read so I would recommend that you read it. Lola and Jacob meet and it’s instant attraction. Jake is the type who is open to love and. He likes having a good time while he is looking. He is sweet and loyal to a fault. He is protective and will go to the end for those he cares about. Everyone loves Jake. Lola is coming off a bad relationship. It changes her outlook on everything. Her trust is at an all time low. People make quick assumptions about her and judge her harshly. She was hard to like in the beginning because her treatment of Jacob. After getting to know her and her issues she is more likable., They have a friends with benefits arrangement that is “complicated”. The story is full of feelings, bad decisions, misunderstandings and a lot of love. All Jacob wants is Lola. She stubborn and insists she is bad for him. her back and forth emotional fight will give you a headache. Jake patience and steadfastness finally overcomes Lola’s stubbornness.
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Opposites that fit together
Even though Fighting Jacob is the second book in the Perception series I have not read the first and did not have any issues with reading and enjoying this book. This is the story of Jacob and Lola who on first impression you wouldn’t think would work together but somehow they are like a lock and key and they just click.
I liked this book and found it an easy read with good characters, both main and supporting, and a number of action and hot and steamy scenes.
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A captivating read from beginning to end! An exciting storyline that leaves you breathless wanting more! Sexy steam filled chemistry! Emotionally heartfelt, enjoyable and fun! One heck of a twisted, intense rollercoaster ride! An amazing must read!
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LOVED this book.
This was the first book I’ve read by Shandi Boyes so once I realised it was the 2nd I had to go read Noah’s story before I read this. I loved Lola & Jacob’s strong characters, I had a love/hate thing with Lola at the start. There is drama, twists/turns, it gets HOT & steamy. I can’t wait to read the next one.
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Intriguing, interesting, engaging and steamy. The storyline will keep you on the edge, it is page turner.
Love all the characters, Lola and Jacob are great together , at the end. At the beginning they fight like cats and dogs.
It will take long time to convince Lola that she is “dating “ type but Jacob is persuasive.
Enjoy reading!
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This is book two in the Perception series but can be read as a standalone. First, I will say if you have not read book one, there will be a couple spoilers in this book. We first meet Jacob in Saving Noah and I was happy to see him get his own story as he is such a great guy. I had mixed feelings about him and Lola but I realized that I needed to be patient and read the story. Jacob has his work cut out for him with Lola but he sees something in her that will make it all worth while. This was a great story to read, the characters were amazing and the steamy bits and twists just wrapped it all up perfectly. I cannot wait for more in this series as Perceptions are exactly that. Enjoy!
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I loved that this romance between strong sexy Lola happened concurrently with Emily and Noah’s story from the previous book.
The author wove the combined romances in a way that deepened the the storyline as bits and pieces were filled in from another perspective during Noah’s coma.
I appreciated the lack of cheating although there were some questionable events the were suspicious for both Lola and Jacob.
Great addition to this series!
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A great book with an intriguing and exciting storyline. This book is actionpacked and a real pageturner. Love all the characters. Would love to read more about Lola and Jacob.
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When Jacob meets Lola, he is stunned. He wants her bad. Lola is truly a product of her life. She is bold and balls to the wall. Truthfully, she just hides her softness for fear of betrayal. Jacob has pain too, but is far less jaded. They don’t seem to fit, but somehow they do.
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Fighting Jacob is the second in a series but can be read as a stand-alone.
Jacob is the guy we all want in our lives. Whether to date and have a relationship with or as a friend knowing he has your back. I love big men and Jacob has everything I want in a book boyfriend.
Although I liked the meeting between Jacob and Lola initially, and I liked her sassiness, I struggled with her character at first. I wanted better for Jacob, or so I thought initially. There were moments I wanted to yell at her to pull her head out of her arse.
As the story progresses I have to admit that Lola’s strength of character slowly but surely, and at first begrudgingly, made me change my mind about this lady.
At the end, I was firmly on her side and rooting for her and Jacob.
This is a strong story of opposites attract, with plenty of action, twists and turns, and steamy scenes to keep us captivated to the very last word.
A definite ‘must-read.’
Jacob is a big teddy but a passionate fighter for what he believes in. Lola is a big softy with a hard outer shell hiding her inner feelings out of fear.
These two together spark lots of fireworks with some great laughs and life lessons on the way to working out what they truly want.
Fantastic read.
Lola and Jacob’s journey is filled with plenty of heartache, lust anger frustration disappointment, and love of family developed through friendship and loyalty.
I love how their journey was a slow journey filled with passion and excitement and at times heartbreak often through misunderstanding and stubbornness.
Lola has secrets she doesn’t want revealed, she is one strong stubborn sassy woman who often runs people up the wrong way with her straightforward approach.
Jacob who first spots lola outside a bus stop on a rainy night finds himself captivated with her sassy take no nonsense mouth. It’s just the beginning of Jacob who will stop at nothing to win her over.
This was another great story from Shandi Boyes! This story takes place over the span of a couple of years. Jacob is one Hot man. Lola is one hot gal. Put the two together and sparks are going to fly! Steamy with a fantastic storyline. Just one click to go to one of Jacob’s fights!
ONE THRILLING ADVENTURE!!!
Holy frick! Shandi grabs the bull by the horns with one incredible body slam, shaking things up, sending out tremors and blazing this baby together piece by piece. A tumultuous eddy of spinning emotions along with daunting circumstances that feed from the unnerving tension blasting this baby to life smoothly. Show stopping drama, distress, intrigue and suspense ensues ramping up the stakes, keeping you riveted on a razors edge. Jumping hoops, coping with the trials and tribulations keeping pace with sharp twists, clean turns and thin lines launching this baby forward sleek, shiny and tight. The chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are authentic and realistic with personalities and depth that blew this baby wide open and exposed in all it’s glory. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions you have no problem picturing each scenario creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Fantastic job Shandi, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.