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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
The first in a series set in Cedar Ridge. I love the story of Aidan and his family and Lily who returns home to find work, but ends up finding so much more. Setting is important to me in books and this one is set in the Colorado Rockies and the author makes it a special place to be. As always Jill Shalvis delivers a romantic, touching read with much more to the book than the relationship between the two main characters. Both Lily and Aidan have things in their past to deal with and lots of secrets flung in there too. I love a read where there is tension and resistance between the characters and this one delivers.
I will always head to Jill Shalvis for a comfort read, this was read in a day and I’m glad she has a good back catalogue because I can’t wait to pick up another one. The other two in this series follows the love lives of two of Aidan’s brothers who are single. I can’t wait to meet the family again.
A 5 star read - I was lost in their lives for a day and a superb escape read for me.
I will always head to Jill Shalvis for a comfort read, this was read in a day and I’m glad she has a good back catalogue because I can’t wait to pick up another one. The other two in this series follows the love lives of two of Aidan’s brothers who are single. I can’t wait to meet the family again.
A 5 star read - I was lost in their lives for a day and a superb escape read for me.
I spent an enjoyable Saturday night and Sunday morning devouring this book, I couldn’t read the words fast enough I just needed more of the story and wonderful romance. This is a perfect summer romance read if you’re on the look out for one. Shalvis is one of those romance authors that has her art form down to a tee and Second Chance Summer is a perfect example of this. If you’re too daunted to dive into her Lucky Harbour series (understandable, there are twelve novels as well as a bunch of novellas) then her new Cedar Ridge book series is a perfect introductory series to you, and you’re lucky because it is just being released so you can get in there at the beginning.
Shalvis is the queen of small-town romance, seriously, I need her to be crowned for it because she writes perfect romances set in small towns which I then instantly want to move to. I cannot wait for more of her Cedar Ridge series to be released because I am fully hooked and can’t wait to experience more of the Kincaid family drama. Shalvis has me fully wrapped up in these characters and she skilled in introducing the characters you know will play significant roles in future novels. I want to know what’s going on with Hudson, one of the Kincaid brothers, and whether or not he is successful in tracking down his twin. I want to know what is happening with Kenna, the only female Kincaid sibling, and why on earth she has become such a recluse. I know I will slowly discover more as the series continues, but enough about future books, let me move on to my review for the opening novel to this fantastic new series.
So, to summarise this review, Second Chance Summer is an hilarious read which features alpha males having a facial, mothers attempting to get back on the dating scene whilst also scarring her sons, a woman whose grief is overwhelming and needs to be faced head on in her hometown and a man who has spend his entire adult life saving people and needs to face the fact that the women in his life do no need saving, they just need him there to support them occasionally when they take a fall… a fall which is occasionally cause by a rabbit spider… or just a plain old rabbit, but that doesn’t sound so terrifying. This his a wonderful read filled with highs and lows and some steamy romance which is always enjoyable. Our introduction to Cedar Ridge is perfect and cannot wait to return in My Kind of Wonderful, now if only that book could be released sooner!
Full review at A Fool's Ingenuity
Shalvis is the queen of small-town romance, seriously, I need her to be crowned for it because she writes perfect romances set in small towns which I then instantly want to move to. I cannot wait for more of her Cedar Ridge series to be released because I am fully hooked and can’t wait to experience more of the Kincaid family drama. Shalvis has me fully wrapped up in these characters and she skilled in introducing the characters you know will play significant roles in future novels. I want to know what’s going on with Hudson, one of the Kincaid brothers, and whether or not he is successful in tracking down his twin. I want to know what is happening with Kenna, the only female Kincaid sibling, and why on earth she has become such a recluse. I know I will slowly discover more as the series continues, but enough about future books, let me move on to my review for the opening novel to this fantastic new series.
So, to summarise this review, Second Chance Summer is an hilarious read which features alpha males having a facial, mothers attempting to get back on the dating scene whilst also scarring her sons, a woman whose grief is overwhelming and needs to be faced head on in her hometown and a man who has spend his entire adult life saving people and needs to face the fact that the women in his life do no need saving, they just need him there to support them occasionally when they take a fall… a fall which is occasionally cause by a rabbit spider… or just a plain old rabbit, but that doesn’t sound so terrifying. This his a wonderful read filled with highs and lows and some steamy romance which is always enjoyable. Our introduction to Cedar Ridge is perfect and cannot wait to return in My Kind of Wonderful, now if only that book could be released sooner!
Full review at A Fool's Ingenuity
Lily was fine, but I didn't see what was so great about her. Aidan seemed almost too good to be true. The big conflict was anticlimactic.
The first time around for Lily Danville and Aidan Kincaid did not end well. With Lily on the run from her personal demons, and Aidan caught up in the care and keeping of his extended family, the timing just wasn't right. But when Lily, on the run from a major career mishap, comes home to Cedar Ridge, it doesn't take long for things to heat up again.
I am always so excited to be able to read any book by Jill Shalvis. She has the wonderful ability to create a sense of hometown community, filled with characters that are wickedly funny and completely committed to each other. Second Chance Summer is the first book in Jill's Cedar Ridge series, and I loved everything about it. Aidan and the rest of the Kincaid brothers are snarky, rugged, and sizzling hot. I mean, really, what's hotter than a bunch of ripped outdoorsy guys that are also smart and that would do anything for the people that they care about? And care about Lily, Aidan does. Still nursing some residual pain from the first time she broke his heart, he's not sure that he can risk another chance with her. And Lily, having held herself responsible for the losses that have occurred in her life, doesn't want to let Aidan, or anyone, in. Time, though, and the heart, have a way of healing all things, and these two are soon on a collision course, completely unable to stop the way that they feel for each other.
"Aidan, I'm sorry I was so slow about things. But I meant every word I said to you last night. I want to stay in Cedar Ridge. I want to give us a real shot. I want to love you."
He nodded, serious now. "For how long?"
"As long as you'll have me."
"Every day for the rest of my life," he said immediately. "Does that work for you?"
Her eyes misted. "Works perfectly."
I could not have enjoyed this book more, and give Second Chance Summer 5 sexy, swoony, sweep me off my feet stars. I can't get enough of Jill and her books, and I look forward to each installment in this wonderful new series.
This book started off slow, but the last third of it was very fast paced and I enjoyed the story overall!
Okay, I see another long, amazing series of witty, dysfunctional family banter coming my way. I just wish I didn't have to wait so damn long for the next one.
This book has a great handle on grief, friendship, and family--in addition to a sexy romance.
This book has a great handle on grief, friendship, and family--in addition to a sexy romance.
3.5 stars
Some parts of the book did seem generic and predictable. But this book was really sweet romantic. Oh, Aiden. He was great. He was so sweet and open and he rescues people for a living and omg. He was actually pretty dreamy.
Lily has a lot of character growth with overcoming her grief and learning to let herself be loved.
This book was nice, it's fairly simple, it sort of follows a formula, and it's not very serious. It's very light.
Some parts of the book did seem generic and predictable. But this book was really sweet romantic. Oh, Aiden. He was great. He was so sweet and open and he rescues people for a living and omg. He was actually pretty dreamy.
Lily has a lot of character growth with overcoming her grief and learning to let herself be loved.
This book was nice, it's fairly simple, it sort of follows a formula, and it's not very serious. It's very light.
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!
It took me a couple of chapters to get into this one but once I did I inhaled in all at once. It was the perfect book for a hot, summer afternoon on the deck. As usual, Shalvis creates likeable characters and settings.