WHEN I NEED YOU by Lorelei James is the fourth book in the Need You series. The stories center around the Lund family siblings, and this was Jensen “The Rocket” Lund's story. A strong heroine, an adorable five-year-old, and a sexy man who loves a particular fictional series had me devouring their story.  WHEN I NEED YOU, was a sexy, humorous, and heartwarming romance. This friend to lovers, rule-breaking romance is a must read this summer.

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First Date:  I was a tad worried going in since football jocks aren't my thing, but Jensen Lund is a serious contender for book boyfriend of the year! Jenson is back from Florida after surgery and extensive therapy to repair injuries to his leg that kept him on the injured reserve list all last season. The setup for how Jenson met Rowan Michaels and her son was perfect. From the get go, I liked Rowan, adored her little boy and knew Jenson was in trouble. Jenson's rules make Rowan an impossibility for a hookup, let along a romance and Rowan has only one rule no professional players. Between the chemistry and the banter, these two are in serious trouble.

Second Date: A friendship begins. A friendship where each imagines the other in a sexually while dismissing it. The emerging friendship felt genuine, and James did a fantastic job of letting the reader get to know both characters through dual pov and alternating chapters. Both a strong, independent and focused. I loved how mature they were and appreciated how they communicated and processed things. In the meantime the three are becoming a little unit, only don't tell them that.

Third Date: Realizations, rules, family, and friends all made the story have depth while tugging at my heartstrings and making me belly laugh. When I learned Jenson loved a fictional series as much I do, it was all over I was completely smitten. The relationship between Jenson and Rowan was hot but also showed elements of a sustainable relationship. Lund's mom was precious from her incorrect puns to her love of family. The ending left me smiling and hoping that we get more books in this series. I am not quite ready to be done with this family and their friends.

WHEN I NEED YOU, delivered romance novel perfection. While it is a part of Need You series, may be read as standalone. However, my guess is you'll go back and grab the others.

This series just gets better and better! I am a sucker for a sports romance but add in a bachelor that is set on no attachments and a single mom that does not want another go with any sports player and you get a great romance! The Landry family is a love for me! Jensen has three rules and Rowan breaks all of them! He just can't stay away! He will hope to push past her defense and score the touchdown! I really enjoyed the build between these two and the relationship Jensen builds with her son as he softens up! Very well developed and a must read! I have not met a Landry I didn't like!