Until It's Right by Jamie Howard

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Until It's Right by Jamie Howard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review



So I have a confession to make, I was so hesitant in reading Jamie Howard's second book because unfortunately I was not a fan of her first book, Until We Break at all and found the story line and characters emotionally taxing. But OMG, I am so happy that I didn't let Until We Break deter my decision in reading her second follow up because Until It's Right blew me away and left a big fat smile on my face. Until It's Right was more than just right. It was perfect and everything I could have wanted, hoped, and craved for in a New Adult Contemporary Romance. Ms. Howard left readers like myself in awe with this second book because I was absolutely smitten with the story of Haley Mitchell and Kyle Lawson.

“The only problem is that I can’t tell if her hand in mine is the lifeline I’ve been waiting for, or the anchor that’ll drag me to the bottom and drown me.”

So if you read the first book, I was not a Sloane fan at all. I just couldn't connect to her at all on any emotional level. And so when I found out that Haley was getting a book. I was beyond thrilled and couldn't wait to get my hands on her story because of how things ended in the first book, my heart broke for her and I believed she is the one character who DESERVES a happily ever after. And let me just say, Ms. Howard did not disappoint her readers at all. She DELIVERED a story that was brimming with so much passion, love, friendship, and raw emotions that readers like myself couldn't help but be consumed with Haley and her journey to finding "real love" and a love that is worthy of respect, friendship, trust, and commitment.

Haley Mitchell was ready to move on after finding out her best friend's sister is dating her ex-boyfriend, Luke. The guy whom she envisioned to be her happily ever after. Haley was ready to start anew. She was ready to be bold, confident, and sexy like Sloane, the girl that her ex is dating now. So when Haley decides to get back out on the dating scene, she meets Bryce. Bryce had all qualifications that Haley was looking for. He was nice, good-looking and charming. And so when they exchanged numbers at the bar, Haley was so excited that she found a guy that could possibly help her get back out on the dating scene. Three days later after their first meeting, Haley decides to text Bryce. Well as it turns out, the number that she got was a wrong number. And for some unknown reason, Haley and this “unknown number” begin somewhat a friendship via text. Soon Haley gives this unknown person a moniker calling him "Clark."



‘Clark’ and Haley soon begin this text friendship. It was the kind of friendship that was simple and not complicated. Haley found it comforting to text Clark and tell him embarrassing and personal matters without any judgement. He was like her personal Dear Abby.

Kyle Lawson is the IT guy so when he was asked to assist the new employee with her computer, he was stunned to meet Haley. Instantly, Kyle was drawn and attracted to Haley and her bubbly personality. He felt a connection but didn’t act on it since he has always been known as the lovable nerd. But for some reason, Kyle was brave enough to give Haley his personal number if she ever needed any help with computers or anything.

“My heart is right there too, pinned to my sleeve, but I’m too scared to admit it to him. Instead, I show him what I can’t say by devouring him with my mouth, tilting his chin down so I can kiss him as deeply as I can possibly manage.”

After a horrible blind date, Haley finds herself lockout when she left her car keys inside the car. When she discovers that her roommates are not home and won’t be back for a couple of hours, she decided to call Kyle. Kyle came to the rescue and brought Haley back to his apartment as she waited for her friends to pick her up. Soon Kyle and Haley find themselves striking up a friendship and getting along so well. But when Haley is in the bathroom, Kyle gets a text message. Well it turns out “Clark” got a text message from “Lois” aka Haley, which happens to be Kyle’s work phone.

After discovering that Haley is “Lois” the girl that he has been exchanging text messages, Kyle is troubled because he really likes Haley but he feels Haley might like ‘Clark’ more since she has no problems with texting and telling him personal matters of the heart.

As Kyle and Haley begin their friendship, deep feelings begins to surface for the both of them. The lines of friendship begins to get blurred when Kyle begins to see Haley in a whole new light and the same can be said of Haley as well. Kyle being the good guy that he is feels it is necessary to tell Haley that he is also Clark. But it seems the right moment to tell her the truth is never right since Haley’s past and family seem to get in the way. So what will happen when Haley discovers that Kyle is also ‘Clark’? Will Haley be able to forgive Kyle? And will Kyle be able to show Haley that he is nothing like her ex?

“And damn it all to hell, I am so in love with her. It’s not even something that’s been creeping up on me. It didn’t blindside me or take me by surprise. No, falling in love with Haley was inevitable, predictable, unavoidable. I saw it bearing down on me like an oncoming train , speeding toward me from the moment I met her. My only fear is that one day that train’s going to run me over and absolutely ruin me.”

Until It’s Right was a gem of a read. I seriously love and adore this book so much. It had the perfect balance of drama, angst, laughter, friendship, banter, and of course romance. This book was not just any typical new adult romance but it was a love story that set hearts fluttering with it palpable and tangible love connection. It usually takes me awhile to fall in love with both the hero and heroine, but Ms. Howard had written Haley and Kyle in such a way that I didn’t want their story to end. I absolutely adored this couple and wished the author wrote an epilogue because I couldn’t get enough of these two.

Jamie Howard clearly demonstrated that she will get it until it's right because her writing, story line, and raw characters clearly stole my attention and heart. THIS BOOK is a MUST READ if you are a fan of New Adult Contemporary Romance. This book had characters who were so relatable and fun. I love how Ms. Howard stripped her characters raw and allowed readers to see a vulnerable side that will warm and touch our hearts. So if you are looking for a story that was wonderfully executed with it’s gorgeous prose, raw characters and story line then I highly urge you to READ this book. And I will forewarn you that you may fall in love with a geek hero who has managed to show us that Clark Kent has nothing on Kyle Lawson.



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