The book is a part of the Start Up in the City series and I feel it should be read after the first two books. I think it helps to know the other couple’s stories.
Jess is a strong businesswoman running a digital company in a busy New York City. Her brief relationship with Jake ended abruptly and she is seeing him for the first time in two and a half years. Jake has hope of reigniting the flame that Jess blew out. Jess’s behaviour frustrated me, I felt that Jake was too good for her and should move on, throughout most of the novel.
I was going to give this book a three-star rating but then my thinking changed. I realised that Rimmer was encouraging us to consider how a person’s life experiences can affect them. Jake was able to break those barriers down and rekindle their love. It reminded me that we should always remember that we don’t know the challenges in life that a person has been through. There is always reasons behind a person’s behaviour.
Overall this was a book that I enjoyed, causing some reflective consideration and thinking.
Many thanks to Kelly Rimmer her publishers and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Undone by Kelly Rimmer.
Running a major tech company without breaking a sweat? No problem. But being bridesmaid at her best friend’s wedding is giving Jess Cohen a bad case of the jitters. Maybe that’s because she’ll have to face the groom’s brother, Jake—the man she’s been avoiding for the last two years. Jake, who Jess dumped mercilessly, unable to tell him the truth about her past. Jake, who’s loyal, loving and all wrong for someone who refuses to be tied down. If only Jess’s heart could remember that.
Jake Winton spent four months secretly dating Jess, and the past two years trying—and failing—to forget her. He’d been ready to propose, convinced Jess was every bit as in love with him as he was with her. Now he’s sure their connection is still there, sizzling and undeniable. Whatever she’s holding back, he can handle—if only she’ll trust him with her secrets, her fears and her heart.
A good read with some good characters. Good story. I liked Jess and Jake characters. Was hoping they would be together. I loved the airport part. 4*.

I enjoyed this book as I'm a huge Kelly Rimmer fan and have read several of her other books. However, this was not my favourite. It deserves a good recommendation but it has be said its different from her other family/drama titles. I realise this is from a series and although I've not read the previous ones, its was still easy to follow the story and the characters.

A recommended read.

Thank you Headline and NetGalley.

Second chance romances are one of my favourite reads and this is a wonderful example of why I loved them a much, angst, drama and romance, just argh it’s so good. I love Kelly’s books, her characters are adorable, the men so amazing it’s why I read books (to avoid reality !) let’s face it the reason I read is escapism and these are just pure joy.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Loved this book & totally love this series, really hoping there will be a next instalment. Great story read it you won't be disappointed

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an independent review.
I love Kelly Rimmer’s books and therefore eagerly anticipated reading this one, which is the third in a series with the same characters. Where each ones focuses on a different couple's relationship. Each can be read as a standalone.
Reading one of this author’s novel is like listening to your friends chat about their lives and loves. It’s easy, emotional and so real.
This was a beautiful love story between two amazing characters. It made me smile and it brought tears to my eyes.
Just loved it and could not put it down. 5 stars and a must read if this is your genre.

Undone, Kelly Rimmer

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: Romance

I've enjoyed a few of Kelly's stories, but hadn't read the first two in this series, I didn't realise there were earlier books. The story is stand alone, though if you've read the other two I'm sure you'll enjoy catching up with the characters here.

Jess, I didn't dislike her, but just didn't understand her and found her actions confusing. When part of her background came out I felt for her, I had the exact same thing happen at the same tender age, and I understood how you never get past that, it colours your whole life. For her though the tragedy went further and that impacted upon her relationship with Jake. TBH I couldn't really understand why she took the position she did, what she came to realise by the end was blindingly obvious from the start, and I hated how her actions hurt both of them so badly, and yet she continued even knowing how she would hurt Jake again.
Jake – well, he was just wonderful, so clearly in love still with Jess, and so confused about her reactions. I felt the poor guy was treading on eggshells, bending over backwards, and still getting blamed for things he couldn't possibly understand. I was happy when finally Jess took a look at herself, at Jake, and saw what everyone else did, but so frustrated it took so long. But then we wouldn't have a story if she saw it straight away....
I just feel that for me her actions didn't quite fit how I could see she felt, that she was forcing herself, and that brought the story down a bit for me. I hovered between empathising with her, wanting to hug her at certain points, and – more often – wanting to shout at her to stop thinking only of herself. There's two in a relationship, I just felt rather than being equal as she wanted, she was putting Jake way way behind her needs.

Stars: Three, parts I loved, parts I was really sad, but too often I just wanted to shout at Jess, tell her to think of Jake as a person not a stereotype.

Arc via Netgalley and publishers

Jess Cohen is not looking for happy ever after. Jake Winton is, but Jake wants happy ever after with Jess. It’s not going to happen as Jess’ past is standing in the way.

Can Jake help Jess to put her past demons behind her and try to find some compromise for a future together?

Undone is the third book in this exceptional series and it’s as good as the first two. Enjoyable and entertaining, this was a great read.

A second chance for Jess and Jake, if she will let him in.

An emotional read as she reveals her past.