Seeking Her: A FINDING IT Novella (A Losing It Novella, 2)

Before Kelsey’s story, Finding It, began in Budapest, there was Kiev, Bucharest, and Belgrade. The routine was the same: partying, guys, repeat. And Jackson Hunt was there to witness it all. In Seeking Her, we see the vibrant, beautiful, magnetic, yet troubled Kelsey through Hunt’s eyes, while learning more about the enigmatic Afghanistan veteran we fell in love with along with Kelsey in Finding It. The problems in Hunt’s past are very similar to Kelsey’s, and in addition to being attracted to her, he is driven to help her overcome them, as his Marine Corps buddies once did for him. As with all of Carmack’s books in the Losing It series, the writing is bright and cliché-free, the characters are tangibly real, and the love stories sizzling and addictive. Be careful when you start this book (or any of her others), though: you won’t be able to put it down once you dive in! Being a military veteran myself, I found Carmack’s portrayal of a medically discharged, combat-tested Marine be refreshingly realistic. Hunt’s traumatic experiences in Afghanistan weren’t the focus of his story, rather a driving factor in his present problems of alcoholism and finding a purpose after war. I was so sad when I reached the end of the novella. Perhaps someday Carmack will indulge her fans by turning it into a full-length book and giving us even more of Kelsey and Hunt. ☺ Until then, I’ll be eagerly awaiting the first novel in Carmack’s new adult Texas college football series, ALL LINED UP, this spring.

I was excited to read this book and seeing Jackson's POV but found myself a little disappointed at the abrupt ending of the book. We didn't get the whole story from their first book which is fine with me, however, this one just ended out of nowhere for me. It was still interesting and Jackson definitely had to endure a lot watching Kelsey self-implode for the first part of their journey together. An overall good book.

I loved reading from Hunts POV it made me love him even more. My only problem is that if felt like it ended too soon. There were so many questions I wanted answers for. I was hoping his side would at least get to the point where they decided to travel together and the book became about both of them. What happened the night she was drugged and passed out to make him break his promise and leave her there by herself wondering what had happened the night before? And how did he react when she did not have her phone with her when he was trying to track her down the next day? Like I said I just wanted a little bit more from it.

*Please do not read my review if you have yet to read FINDING IT. It very well may contain some spoilers!* We all met Hunt in FINDING IT while he was sent to watch over Kelsey. But now we get to know him before that. Well, slightly before that. As he is following Kelsey around overseas, we get to know him a little better than we did at first. The pains of trying to make it drink-free for a year, the pains of losing close friends, and the pains of watching over a spoiled little rich girl whose vaca is banked by daddy. But what he didn’t expect was to start having feelings for said girl. Little by little, bar by bar, he is learning that there is more to Kelsey than meets the eye. And soon he cannot hold back his feelings any more. Oh how I adore Carmack for bringing Hunt into our lives. I love him so very much and was so happy to dive into his mind and see what moved him. I was very happy with this quick read and who Hunt is. One slight problem I had was he didn’t seem as tormented about taking that drink from Kelsey as I would have wanted him to be to make it more believable. But I still loved that Carmack went back and let us in on him from the start so we can know him a little more. Pick up this fantastic quick read today! You will be glad you did. But please read FINDING IT FIRST.

I loved being able to get into Jackson's head in Seeking Her. There was actually very little overlap with Finding It, which I appreciated. This novella showed Jackson's thoughts and feelings starting with the first moments of his new job watching Kelsey. Although it sounds like it might be creepy, it was quite fascinating seeing her actions from his perspective and watching his opinion of her change. Seeing Kelsey through his eyes helped me understand her better as well. Also highlighted in this story were Jackson's struggles with memories from his military service and alcoholism. I admired his strength in confronting his demons, and I loved how he truly wanted to help Kelsey. Where Cormack ended the story was perfect, but I would be lying if I said I didn't want more Jackson and Kelsey. I am definitely a fan of this couple, and I thought this was a nice addition to their love story.

Great series

Öhm ...tja, keine Ahnung, was das genau war. Eigentlich schreibt Cora Carmack ja gut und die Geschichte ist auch nicht schlecht. Ich habe sie absolut gespannt gelesen und gebannt Seite um Seite verschlungen, bis - tja, bis zu dem Moment, wo das Buch scheinbar mittendrin aufhört. Leider hat das den ganzen positiven Eindruck von vorher zunichte gemacht. Als ich den Reader nach der letzten Seite zuklappte, war ich frustriert und genervt und habe es bedauert, das Buch überhaupt in die Hand genommen zu haben. Nichts wird geklärt, keine Erklärung, warum sich die Protagonistin so verhält wie sie es tut, auch wenn man zuletzt ganz dicht davor schien, das ergründen zu können, kein Hauch vn Ahnung, wie sich die Beziehung zwischen den Protagonisten weiter entwickeln könnte, einfach nur -bumm, mittendrin das Ende. Warum auch immer. Einfach nur nervig und frustrierend, ich kann von dem Buch nur abraten, auch wenn der Teil, der da ist, gut geschrieben ist.

This book is so good i read it in 2 days. Couldnt put it down. Its the prequel to finding it.

This novella is Finding it from Hunt 's POV from leaving America up until he takes her to his hotel room after her drink has been notified. We see the way he notices Kelsey's struggle, as he see 's that she is in the same destructive circle that he was once in. Hunt struggles with his growing feelings for her, but sees a kindred spirit, knowing that he can help if she lets him, he just hopes she doesn't find out his secret. I would have preferred however if this novella went into the time that Hunt continued to travel after Kelsey had left him behind until she contacts him again

I don't know why the author bothered with this one, it stops abruptly mid-way leaving the reader in limbo. I do not recommend this book.