Loved this book and the characters throughout! Didn't quite live up to the Elite Eagles series she wrote in my opinion, and could have been a little shorter, but a very enjoyable read. Loved the spice throughout and such a well written book

Jacob and Skye’s story has some of my favorite tropes of all time - friends to lovers, best friend’s ex, boss/employee and a secret tattoo. Jacob has been in love with Skye since the moment they met but his best friend asked her out first. After their break up, Jacob is still holding back his feelings for his friend but all the time spent together on work makes them both realize that maybe their person really has been in front of them all along.

Jacob by VH Nicolson was a sweet and spicy read. I literally finished it in one sitting. I previously read Lincoln, and thought Lincoln and violet were my new favorite book couple but Jacob and Sky might have them beat! Jay..sigh... I don't have enough words for how sweet he was and I hope everyone finds a person who loves them as much as he loves Sky. This book has everything you could want in a romance book, a great couple, humorous moments, a little suspence and spice. Hopefully the next book will redeem Owen because this book made me not like him too much. If you're thinking about reading this book, stop thinking and one click it! Definitely a new favorite author of mine! Thanks, #netgalley, for allowing me to give an honest review.

"Whatever, however, forever." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
OMG, what a book! I LOVED IT😍 .
Jacob and Skye story is so sweet, so perfect. They are utterly perfection together.
If you like your mmc to be a 6.2" millionaire tattooed boss.. who looks like a menace but is all mushy inside ding ding ding. this is it✨️

A Friends to Lovers story done just right. Inlove since High-school, a 16year old love that burns brighter than ever.

You get spice, ofc you do! and let me tell you: the spice is spicing! 🌶🌶🌶
But it is done beautifully and doesn't feel like just smut. It adds to the story and compliments it.
There's also a nice unexpected plot twist, and angst and so so so much love.

For those of you triggered by this, you should know there's
•No 3er act break up!
•No cheating-
•You also get to see their Happy Ever after in the future.


What a man, Jacob, what a man!.

I definitely recommend this!

Did I read this book in just under 3 hours? You bet I did 🥺

Honestly.. Jacob had my heart. 🤍

I was a few chapters in when I was thinking this is the standard boss trope but I was soo happy to be proven wrong! I’m obsessed with this story. The plot twist in the middle had my mind blown!! I seriously thought it was her ex on a drunken binge staying at hers and then leaving it messed up!!

Jacob being the one to buy all the gifts, knowing everything about her and just willing to stay a friend for her happiness with Owen.. (do not get me start on him. 😠!)

This book was so good! Really recommend this.

Jacob is the 2nd book in The Boys of Castleview Cove series. He’s head over heels in love with Skye since they were kids, but she has no idea. Skye has recently ended a long term relationship with Owen but Jacob still knows she’s off-limits, not just because he’s her boss but she’s his best friends ex and since they were teenagers they made a pact to Never Touch an ex, Ever. Although its torture for him, at least he gets to be in her presence everyday, until one late night in the office Skye sees much more than she bargained for, but when she plays along rather than shying away he starts to think that she might feel the same way.
Skye can’t believe that her boss and friend has been under her nose the entire time but after that night she can’t stop thinking about him. The only trouble is his stupid Bro Code means he won’t betray his best friend and her ex. Can she ever get her Happily Ever After just like the Fairytales she grown up loving.

Jacob is god tier boyfriend material, he has and continues to do anything to make Skye happen, especially given that for years it was without her knowing, all so she could have some semblance of happiness.
You could feel how difficult it was to stay loyal to Owen, he has only ever dreamed of being with Skye and the possibility of a future together seemed almost impossible. He’s not willing to loose her so knows he needs to speak to Owen, to reason with him and hope he can understand. The chemistry building between them is off the charts, what they can get up to without touching is impressive 🌶️
I don’t want to spoil it for anyone but the part that I could describe as “thriller” had me reaching for the tissues and I don’t think I put them down until the end!, their was so much that was risking their future together before they even had a chance to start, hence I devoured this book in less than a day.
Owen doesn’t come across well at all in this book but it’s clear their is so much more to his story so it will be interesting how his book plays out in the 3rd and final of the series.
Now Lincoln for me was a 5 star read, I would go as far to say I loved Jacob more. Vicki is a fantastic writer, her stories really pack a punch, with fantastic depth yet delivering a delicious amount of spice that gets you hot around the collar 🌶️🌶️
Thank you NetGalley, VH Nicolson and Boldwood Books for the ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

📚 BOOK REVIEW 📚

Jacob - @vhnicolsonauthor

"She's beautifully predictable"

"It was a silent dance we'd somehow already memorised the steps to"

"You're all I've wanted, but everything I've never been allowed to have"

"Butterfly, you are killing me with your cuteness"

I adore VH Nicolson. Her books always have me gripped and I'm always invested in the characters and the journey she's going to take us on. This book was no exception.

Jacob has been in love with Skye for 14 years but he's never acted on his feelings because she's been in a relationship with one of his best friends. He's always looked out for her though and they work together. After Skye's relationship with Owen ends and a night in the office changes the dynamics of her relationship with Jacob. She suddenly starts seeing him in a different light and questions all the things she thought she knew.

There was an aspect of thriller in this book also and some heartbreaking scenes. But Jacob really is the star of this book. I loved him and when he finally gets his girl, you can't help feeling ecstatic for him.

There is definitely a special place in my heart for Jacob and Skye. They are definitely couple goals. Jacob is just a dream, he's so in love with her and knows every single detail about Skye but the way he cares and looks after is just utterly beautiful. Skye is so quirky and I loved her character. She was so strong in that even though she had been through a horrific ordeal she didn't let it stop achieving the things she wanted in life. Nothing was going to hold her back and she was inspiring. She also didn't take too long to catch up to Jacob's feelings.

It's another great read from this author that keeps on delivering stories that I can get lost in. She's also just the nicest lady and so it's a joy to see all her success. Can't wait to read the next book.

Jamie x

This was a cute forbidden romance with both fast and slow paced burn. The characters were so cute and perfectly written out for each other. I love the storybook vibe towards the end. Quick read also

Jacob by VH Nicolson
What a way to start a book that I couldn't put down! Seriously the spice starts jn chapter 1.
These two have some spicy chemistry in this forbidden love between a woman and her boss who is her ex's best friend that she has known for 14 years.
LOVED THIS BOOK

This was good! A nice easy read and wasn't too much of a commitment. The plot was easily understandable in terms of timelines, characters and setting. Loved the dual POV and it was very spicy!! Overall, good read!

Jacob has loved Skye since high school. But one of his best friends, Owen, asked her out first. Sixteen years, Jacob has had to watch them two together. Then, the unbelievable happens, Skye ends the relationship with Owen.

Skye works for Jacob’s company, and one night in London, he tells her everything. He has watched on the sidelines, seen her daily at work, watched her with Owen..for 16 years..he has loved her. At first she is shocked, but as she thinks about it..it’s always been Jacob.

After reading Lincoln, I knew this one was going to be good. We know, as readers, that Jacob loves Skye. But he is loyal to his best friend. Which honestly, he shouldn’t be. Owen doesn’t come across that great, but..I think we can see he has some issues eating at him. Im sure he will redeem himself in his book. Anyways, love Jacob. Poor guy..16 years! What torture. All the things he would do for Skye..swoon. I liked this a lot. Very steamy. Very entertaining.

Thank you #NetGalley #VHNicolson

After reading Lincoln, I knew I had to read Jacob! It did not disappoint. I usually do not like friends to lovers but this book genuinely made the relationship feel so natural. Jacob is a dreamy MMC and the fact that he falls first and harder is so swoon-worthy! Skye is such a strong FMC and I adore how strong she is a character without being too overwhelming. I can't wait to read Owen next and looking forward to other works that Nicolson has!

🌟 5/5

🛑 Look at the author's trigger warning!!!

‼️ While this is book 2 in The Boys of Castleview Cove series, I recommend you read The Triple Trouble series to get a better understanding of the side characters you meet in Jacob!

POV: first person, dual perspective

Summary:
JACOB has loved his best friend's girlfriend since he was a young teenager. Awkward and slightly nerdy, Jacob knew that he never stood a chance when compared to his goofy and popular friend. Growing up next to the person Jacob loves, only gets harder when SHE finds out! It's not like he can avoid her, because he's her boss!
SKYE has dated the same guy since she was a teenager. When Skye realizes how unfairly she is being treated in the relationship, she breaks it off. One fateful night in the office, reveals to Skye just how Jacob thinks about her. Will they let the past dictate their future?

My Thoughts:
OMG, Vicki has done it again with another superb novel! I will always be a proud supporter of all books, wrote by her! You never know what you are going to get with each new one.
You meet the main characters in Lincoln's book, and you get a small glimpse of Jacob's love for Skye. The beginning of the book starts off with a BANG... Quite literally!🤣🌶🥵
Skye gives me girl-next-door vibes, with the quirky space buns, tutorial channel for calligraphy, and knee-high socks. You never really know if you're going to get her sweet/innocent side, or her spicy/naughty side... You also never really know how Jacob is going to be either.😏

I loved rereading the newer version of Jacob! Vicki will always have my heart!❤️❤️

This a reread for me with new look coming out in April, Jacob Baxter has to me one of my favourite MMC he is what every girl need in there life’s

VH Nicolson has wrote this book perfectly, Skye and Jacob have been friend since there were sixteen but Jacob Missie his chance as his best friend asked her out, he sit on the sidelines when he finally gets his chance this book takes you there journey, again a read this book with 24hrs as it is so good it had me hooked.

If you haven’t’ a read this book you need to as it will blow your mind

For me it 5🌟 read

Skye and Jacob's journey is an interesting one! These two have known each other since they were fourteen, from school. And Skye is also the ex of Jacob's best friend, Owen. And he tries to put his feelings down, and respect the pact they did at fifteen to never be you each others ex.
But one single moment can change things. And you will have to read it to discover if Skye and Jacob give into their feelings and how Owen will react to all this.
I like how VH Nicolson writes her characters and their story. She always makes me want more .

The second in a sexy new series. Lincoln is the first book and was great, too. Spicy, fun series but easily a read alone book, too.

Jacob has been in love with Skye since he met her back in grade school - only he's never told her because his friend Owen asked her out first. They've since broken up, but Jacob holds fast to their "don't date ex's" rule and held back his feelings for years. Until she discovers his secret one night and then their chemistry explodes. Super spicy and fun!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

Not as fluffy as Lincoln. Jacob had way more depth although again he is an adult and sticking to some code made years ago did not make sense to me at all. Like dude you know Owen's crazy!!!

This was fast read, enough romance, angst, thrill and sexiness that keeps the momentum.

#netgalley #Jacob

I loved, loved, loved the first 50 pages. It had all the angst, passion, and romance! The rest of the book was just ok. I felt like their Happily Ever After was just a foregone conclusion. There was never any doubt.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the early read.

I loved this! It was cheesy and cringy and just when it was getting too much we were hit with a bit of drama! It was the fun light hearted read I needed! Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.