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rebroxannape's review against another edition
2.0
Jill is a whiz with funny cute dialogue and descriptions. Unfortunately this one was lacking a plot, and the heroine is a little too adorable and quirky. Skipped through the last 2/3rds. But will give her another shot, because she is quick, snappy and funny. I did like her voice, but nothing happened and it was very repetitive and predictable.
justlily's review against another edition
4.0
Nothing makes me happier than a cheesy erotic romance novel that is actually a well written piece of work. I hate that some "authors" think you can just throw together some lines about "throbbing members" and girls having instantaneous (and I'm willing to bet scientifically impossible) orgasms, and suddenly it's publishable. That wasn't the case here. This book has incredibly well developed character, genuinely funny dialogue, and an amazing setting. There are puppies and lambs, for gods sake.
I rarely ever like the male main character in these books because for some reason it's become the social norm for them all to be insensitive, misogynistic douchebags because...that's...attractive or something? But Brady won me over pretty damn quick. None of that unnecessary alpha male garbage and when he starts toeing that line, Lilah knocks him down a few pegs.
I have exactly two complaints about this story:
1) If I had to read about how her nipples got hard just from something Brady said one more time, I was going to throw my kindle into the damn fireplace. We get it. Nipples. Voices. She clearly needs better fitting bras. Noted. Thank you.
2) The big heartfelt moment towards the end went a little far outside Brady's character for me. You know it was one of those, time to wrap it all up moments but... I just didn't buy that it would go the way that it did necessarily.
But other than that I really, really enjoyed this book and I'm definitely going to be picking up the next one.
I rarely ever like the male main character in these books because for some reason it's become the social norm for them all to be insensitive, misogynistic douchebags because...that's...attractive or something? But Brady won me over pretty damn quick. None of that unnecessary alpha male garbage and when he starts toeing that line, Lilah knocks him down a few pegs.
I have exactly two complaints about this story:
1) If I had to read about how her nipples got hard just from something Brady said one more time, I was going to throw my kindle into the damn fireplace. We get it. Nipples. Voices. She clearly needs better fitting bras. Noted. Thank you.
2) The big heartfelt moment towards the end went a little far outside Brady's character for me. You know it was one of those, time to wrap it all up moments but... I just didn't buy that it would go the way that it did necessarily.
But other than that I really, really enjoyed this book and I'm definitely going to be picking up the next one.
colleen1011's review against another edition
5.0
Jill Shalvis is a new author to me. I picked up one of her books at the store and I was hooked. I had to go back and read her backlist. The first Animal Magnetism book is fantastic. One of my favorite romances are small town romances. This was a great beginning to a great series.
inkstndfngrs's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite Shalvis series. May it has something to do with listening to the audio rather than reading it, but...almost more gratuitous than I really want to listen to (if I was reading it...it was fine). Nothing really special going on here, but OK if you're looking for a Beach Read or something light and fluffy.
heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~4/5
This is my first Jill Shalvis book. I’ve heard so many good things about her, that I don’t know why it took me so long to pick this up. Especially since I read this super fast and didn’t want to put it down.
This is about Lilah and Brady. Lilah owns a kennel for animals, where she’ll watch them for people, rescue them and find them new homes, and just generally take care of all animals she can. She works with her friend and ex Cruz. Down the road is a veterinary clinic run by her close friends Dell and Adam, who have asked their brother Brady to come down and help out. Brady is a pilot, and he likes not having a steady home. But then him and Lilah get closer…
I loved the attraction between Lilah and Brady. It was fast, and real, and I loved that even though they were denying that it was serious, they knew that it wasn’t. They tried denying it, but they didn’t believe it themselves. I loved their progression, how they got to know each other, and how they fell.
The romance and the sexy stuff was great, but there was also a lot of humor. This book was funny, and hard to put down at times. I just wanted to keep reading. And now I definitely want to get my hands on some more books, especially in this series. I just want more, honestly.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
This is my first Jill Shalvis book. I’ve heard so many good things about her, that I don’t know why it took me so long to pick this up. Especially since I read this super fast and didn’t want to put it down.
This is about Lilah and Brady. Lilah owns a kennel for animals, where she’ll watch them for people, rescue them and find them new homes, and just generally take care of all animals she can. She works with her friend and ex Cruz. Down the road is a veterinary clinic run by her close friends Dell and Adam, who have asked their brother Brady to come down and help out. Brady is a pilot, and he likes not having a steady home. But then him and Lilah get closer…
I loved the attraction between Lilah and Brady. It was fast, and real, and I loved that even though they were denying that it was serious, they knew that it wasn’t. They tried denying it, but they didn’t believe it themselves. I loved their progression, how they got to know each other, and how they fell.
The romance and the sexy stuff was great, but there was also a lot of humor. This book was funny, and hard to put down at times. I just wanted to keep reading. And now I definitely want to get my hands on some more books, especially in this series. I just want more, honestly.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
miaev's review against another edition
I like books by Jill Shalvis what can I say?
bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
Great read from Jill Shalvis. Lilah is a young woman who's had a hard time in life but doesn't let that get her down. She spreads her time and love throughout her small town and does what she can to help the smallest residents, the animals. Into her life walks Brady who's known for his wandering ways and from the very beginning tells Lilah he's not in it for the long run. I loved how both characters, even knowing their affair was short term, walked into it with open arms and open hearts. There are wonderful moments throughout the story between these two, and I don't just mean the sexy scenes.
Wonderful beginning to a new series and I'm excited for what comes next!
Wonderful beginning to a new series and I'm excited for what comes next!
caraheard's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute. Funny snarky parts that amuse me. Looking forward o other books.