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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Lily Danville left Cedar Ridge 15 years ago after a terrible tragedy. Now she's back home after an incident that blacklisted her, preventing her from getting work elsewhere. Aidan Kincaid, a firefighter and Search & Rescue volunteer, never forgot his first love and now that she's back...well, who knows.
I wanted to love this book! Aidan is beyond wonderful, with all of his perfections and flaws, and his innate nature to rescue people. The Kincaid family is extraordinary, messy, funny and fiercely protective of one another. I was captivated by that whole family.
The romance is what fell completely flat for me. Lily was a frustrating enigma who I tried hard to connect with but couldn't. Her reasoning for keeping Aidan at bay felt hollow, unrealistic and irritating. I tried but couldn't even like her that much.
While the romance failed (for me), everything else about the story was delightful. The Kincaid family dynamics were often hilarious, always entertaining. The next book, which is previewed in this one, has already hooked me. The romance, at least from the first chapter, seems much more promising. 3.5 stars
I wanted to love this book! Aidan is beyond wonderful, with all of his perfections and flaws, and his innate nature to rescue people. The Kincaid family is extraordinary, messy, funny and fiercely protective of one another. I was captivated by that whole family.
The romance is what fell completely flat for me. Lily was a frustrating enigma who I tried hard to connect with but couldn't. Her reasoning for keeping Aidan at bay felt hollow, unrealistic and irritating. I tried but couldn't even like her that much.
While the romance failed (for me), everything else about the story was delightful. The Kincaid family dynamics were often hilarious, always entertaining. The next book, which is previewed in this one, has already hooked me. The romance, at least from the first chapter, seems much more promising. 3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this - even if I was reading it out of season (it's definitely autum here now!). It's been on my to-read pile for a while, but for much of it in a box, so when it reemerged I grabbed it because I've enjoyed quite a few Jill Shalvis books recently.
This is a firefighter/search and rescue story, with the heroine a cosmetologist who is returning to her home town (not really through choice) after years away after a tragedy. There she finds her childhood crush, who still leaves her as tongue tied as he ever did. Together they work out some issues as they look for a happy ending.
This is the first in the series and I'll definitely be looking out for the others.
This is a firefighter/search and rescue story, with the heroine a cosmetologist who is returning to her home town (not really through choice) after years away after a tragedy. There she finds her childhood crush, who still leaves her as tongue tied as he ever did. Together they work out some issues as they look for a happy ending.
This is the first in the series and I'll definitely be looking out for the others.
Review posted on my blog at http://www.palmerspageturners.blogspot.com/2015/06/review-second-chance-summer.html
I've read and reviewed several Jill Shalvis books lately, and I do admit I enjoy them! Sure, they all follow a similar, predictable layout of a typical romance novel, but....I love it. It just doesn't matter that it's predictable because it's so comforting. You always know what to expect with a Shalvis novel--generally in the form of a hot man like Aidan Kincaid in this book. Firefighter? Search and rescue? SWOON! You just can't go wrong with a main character like that! I really liked Lily as a character as well. She was likeable and easy to root for.
I'm excited that this is the first in a new series (Cedar Ridge series, set in Cedar Ridge, CO). In addition, I definitely fell in love with the Kincaid family--especially the Mom. Looking forward to future books in this series and hearing stories of the other family members!
This is the perfect summer read--it's a quick read with lots of romance that is so relaxing and fun to read. If you're looking for this type of book, Second Chance Summer won't disappoint!
I've read and reviewed several Jill Shalvis books lately, and I do admit I enjoy them! Sure, they all follow a similar, predictable layout of a typical romance novel, but....I love it. It just doesn't matter that it's predictable because it's so comforting. You always know what to expect with a Shalvis novel--generally in the form of a hot man like Aidan Kincaid in this book. Firefighter? Search and rescue? SWOON! You just can't go wrong with a main character like that! I really liked Lily as a character as well. She was likeable and easy to root for.
I'm excited that this is the first in a new series (Cedar Ridge series, set in Cedar Ridge, CO). In addition, I definitely fell in love with the Kincaid family--especially the Mom. Looking forward to future books in this series and hearing stories of the other family members!
This is the perfect summer read--it's a quick read with lots of romance that is so relaxing and fun to read. If you're looking for this type of book, Second Chance Summer won't disappoint!
Loved! Aiden and Lily are fabulous characters with an intriguing past. As always, loved the emotions in this one. If you're looking for fun, sweet & sexy romance, this is for you! A great read :)
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia
I didn’t feel a connection with the main characters. I wasn’t emotionally invested with either one of them
Did not finish, stopped 40% through. It was so boring! I felt lukewarm about all of the characters. Almost everyone was acting like idiots. I just didn't have the will power to continue.
4.5 Stars
Before I started reading a book a day and blogging, my go to author was always Jill Shalvis. I can't even count the number of books of hers that I've read, but I can guarantee that I've enjoyed each and every one of them. She always writes the most fun, simple romances that are full of heart and heat. This book is no exception.
It was very easy to fall in love with Aiden and his rugged, protective nature. From the very beginning it's clear that his family means everything to him. He's the guy who doesn't trust easily, but if you ever earn it from him, you'll also earn his undying loyalty. If that's not the makings for a perfect BBF, I'm not sure what is.
Lily is sweet, strong and independent but doesn't feel worthy of love and happiness. The second the two of them reconnect it's obvious that they both have residual feelings from their relationship that almost was.
Aiden is pretty forthcoming with his feelings and expectations but still holds back a little out of fear of being left behind again. Lily knows what she feels but it's gonna take a little more to convince her that she deserves it.
Their journey to happy ever after is, rocky (pun intended), but perfect all the same. With Aiden's family & friend Mitch and Lily's best friend Jonathan rounding the amazing cast of characters in Cedar Ridge, some crazy rescue stories that will leave you, and maybe Aiden, in stitches, and a beautiful landscape to read about, this looks to be a new favorite series of mine.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Before I started reading a book a day and blogging, my go to author was always Jill Shalvis. I can't even count the number of books of hers that I've read, but I can guarantee that I've enjoyed each and every one of them. She always writes the most fun, simple romances that are full of heart and heat. This book is no exception.
It was very easy to fall in love with Aiden and his rugged, protective nature. From the very beginning it's clear that his family means everything to him. He's the guy who doesn't trust easily, but if you ever earn it from him, you'll also earn his undying loyalty. If that's not the makings for a perfect BBF, I'm not sure what is.
Lily is sweet, strong and independent but doesn't feel worthy of love and happiness. The second the two of them reconnect it's obvious that they both have residual feelings from their relationship that almost was.
Aiden is pretty forthcoming with his feelings and expectations but still holds back a little out of fear of being left behind again. Lily knows what she feels but it's gonna take a little more to convince her that she deserves it.
Their journey to happy ever after is, rocky (pun intended), but perfect all the same. With Aiden's family & friend Mitch and Lily's best friend Jonathan rounding the amazing cast of characters in Cedar Ridge, some crazy rescue stories that will leave you, and maybe Aiden, in stitches, and a beautiful landscape to read about, this looks to be a new favorite series of mine.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
New series from Jill Shalvis. An okay start but I wasn't really feeling this particular book. I have a feeling other Shalvis fans may disagree. Definitely not bad enough for me to give up on the series.
The Kincaid family is an unusual one. Aidan and his brother, Gray, found out later in life that his father had two other families, twin boys and a girl. Eventually, all of the sibling ended up living with his mother. Their father was nowhere in sight. Now the family is struggling because their father mortgaged the family resort. When he sees that ex-flame Lily is back in town, he's stoked to see her.
Lily Danville is back in Cedar Ridge, not by her own doing. Her boss in San Diego had ordered her to leak some gossip to the press and then not only fired her, but blackballed her, when it all went south. Now Cedar Ridge Resort, working for her best friend Jonathon, is her only option. Even though it's the place where she lost both her sister and her father. And that was part of my problem with the story, how she worked her way through that (not a spoiler, this is a romance people). She is not very happy to see Aidan. He was a big part of the worst part of her life. Just because he's a super-hot firefighter/search and rescue dude doesn't mean that she's going to fall into bed with him. Except that, again, romance novel.
As I mentioned at the beginning, an okay story but I really didn't feel like Lily worked through her issues. There was more than a whiff of "magic wang" about this story.
The Kincaid family is an unusual one. Aidan and his brother, Gray, found out later in life that his father had two other families, twin boys and a girl. Eventually, all of the sibling ended up living with his mother. Their father was nowhere in sight. Now the family is struggling because their father mortgaged the family resort. When he sees that ex-flame Lily is back in town, he's stoked to see her.
Lily Danville is back in Cedar Ridge, not by her own doing. Her boss in San Diego had ordered her to leak some gossip to the press and then not only fired her, but blackballed her, when it all went south. Now Cedar Ridge Resort, working for her best friend Jonathon, is her only option. Even though it's the place where she lost both her sister and her father. And that was part of my problem with the story, how she worked her way through that (not a spoiler, this is a romance people). She is not very happy to see Aidan. He was a big part of the worst part of her life. Just because he's a super-hot firefighter/search and rescue dude doesn't mean that she's going to fall into bed with him. Except that, again, romance novel.
As I mentioned at the beginning, an okay story but I really didn't feel like Lily worked through her issues. There was more than a whiff of "magic wang" about this story.