Books I’ve Read: Nash by Jay Crownover
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Title: Nash
Series: Marked Men #4
Author: Jay Crownover
Publisher: William Morrow Books
Publication Date: April 2014
Source: Bought
Rating: 4.5/5
Synopsis from Goodreads
Will their past determine their future?
Saint Ford has worked hard to achieve her childhood dream of becoming of nurse. Focused on her work and devoted to her patients, there’s no room for love. She doesn’t need a guy making waves in her calm, serene life—especially when he’s the unforgettable hottie who nearly destroyed her in high school. Dark, brooding Nash Donovan might not remember her or the terrible pain he caused. But he turned her world upside down… and now he’s trying to do it again.
Saint has no idea that Nash isn’t the cocky player he once was. Uncovering a devastating family secret has rocked his world, and now he’s struggling to figure out his future. He can’t be distracted by the pretty nurse he seems to meet everywhere. Still, he can’t ignore the sparks that fly between them —or how she seems so desperate to get away from him. But the funny, sweet, and drop-dead gorgeous Saint is far too amazing to give up on—especially since she’s the only thing in his life that seems to make sense.
When Nash discovers the truth about their past, he realizes he may have lost her heart before he could even fight for it. Now, Saint has to decide: is Nash worth risking herself for all over again?
Nash is a powerfully emotional book I’ve already read it a couple of times and still don’t think I can fully articulate the emotions it evokes while reading. The narrative poignantly portrays the adage you have to love yourself before you can fully love someone else. Bullying breeds insecurity and self esteem issues that can last a lifetime. Saying that ‘words can never harm’ you is the ultimate lie – words cut deep and the scars they leave behind are easily ripped open with just one word. From the epigraph through each and every word, Jay Crownover brings these themes to poignantly reality.
With such powerful themes and emotions throughout the plot the dual narrative between Nash and Saint is an absolute must. Being able to see both sides of the story balances the plot while simultaneously providing in depth understanding of these complex characters. Perception of self is easily distorted especially if you have suffered through emotional trauma in formative years. While Nash and Saint’s suffering may have been caused by different reasons they are equally damaging especially where relationships are concerned.
Having a good support system is essential to overcoming emotional damage, embracing the person you are and building positive self esteem. I absolutely adore the way in which Jay Crownover builds a true family formed by the bonds of friendship. Family isn’t about blood it’s about the people that love and accept you for who you are ♥ The progression of the other characters from the previous books was amazing to witness and added another dimension to the plot as a whole. I have to say it, the romance has that whole soulmate connection vibe about it; when it clicks it really clicks
Nash is a total snowball of emotion. The action is fast paced with an amazing depth to the plot as well a ingenious character development. Deep and meaningful have nothing on Nash.
