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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Welcome to Cedar Ridge! It’s a small mountain resort town overrun with alpha males. The plot surrounds a family running a ski lodge with financial troubles and several lovable, yet quirky women trying to keep them in their place.
In this story, Lily returns to town after running from it and her haunting memories for the past decade. Ironically she returns while running from another problem. She’s damaged, feisty, and sweet. What’s not to love? She has a lot of emotions to work through upon her return to Colorado and also with the probability of running into the man she had a crush on.
As the second to oldest Kincaid brother, Aidan is also the perpetual worrier. He takes responsibility for holding his dysfunctional, yet loving family unit together. Unfortunately after having his heart broken early on, he now prefers to love them and leave them; that is until a certain blast from his past returns.
I love the push and pull of the relationship. With ease, Shalvis creates tension and stubbornness among the main characters without pushing it too far right. I’ve come to expect a good time with every Jill Shalvis book I read and this new series does not disappoint. With Similar nuances to fabulous Lucky Harbor series, it starts with a familiarity that feels like home. It’s an endearing and fun read you won’t want to put down.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
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~Complimentary copy received in exchange for honest review.~
I like Jill Shalvis a lot but this is not my favorite of her series. There was a lot going on but things felt repetitive, and the two main characters weren't very memorable. Heroine has sad backstory and loves junk food. Hero rescues people and has daddy isues. Both are hot. The heroine happily having sex after falling backwards down a flight of stairs was an odd touch.
There was nothing to hate here, but it's not a keeper for me.
There was nothing to hate here, but it's not a keeper for me.
ohh, I really liked the action that went into this one. Lily Aiden had some great banter, it was cute.
Lily and Aiden discover a second chance at love together in this summertime adult romance.
I picked this book up at my local used book store based on the book cover. It looked super cute – and, I’m happy to report, it is very cute! Lily and Aiden have loads of chemistry with a romantic history that validates their quick romance. I will admit to being disappointed for their initial reason for parting. I get why Lily left as a teenager, but I’m unsure why Aiden didn’t go after her.
While I liked the romance, the setting really made the book shine. I’ve never been to Colorado, but it sounds beautiful. The small-town atmosphere and the close knit Kincades add a charm to an otherwise straightforward story. If you’re a fan of Nora Roberts, you’ll probably enjoy this book. I do not plan to purchase the other two books in this series, but I would pick them up at the used book store if I see them.
tl;dr A charming setting with a believable romance between two ex-lovers makes this an enjoyable, quick read.
I picked this book up at my local used book store based on the book cover. It looked super cute – and, I’m happy to report, it is very cute! Lily and Aiden have loads of chemistry with a romantic history that validates their quick romance. I will admit to being disappointed for their initial reason for parting. I get why Lily left as a teenager, but I’m unsure why Aiden didn’t go after her.
While I liked the romance, the setting really made the book shine. I’ve never been to Colorado, but it sounds beautiful. The small-town atmosphere and the close knit Kincades add a charm to an otherwise straightforward story. If you’re a fan of Nora Roberts, you’ll probably enjoy this book. I do not plan to purchase the other two books in this series, but I would pick them up at the used book store if I see them.
tl;dr A charming setting with a believable romance between two ex-lovers makes this an enjoyable, quick read.
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FULL REVIEW:::::
Jill Shalvis is my go-to author for when I want to read something that has humor, heart, and a whole lot of swoons. As soon as I found out she was writing a new series, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Second Chance Summer. Each of Jill’s books have the same formula, but Jill always manages to make every story unique and refreshing.
Second Chance Summer focuses on Lily Danville. She was born and raised in Cedar Ridge but left after she was hit with two tragedies. She needed to get away. Fast. She left behind Aidan, who she was just starting to connect with. She couldn’t stand being in that town anymore, no matter how much she wanted Aidan.
Ten years later, and Lily is forced to come back. She was working at a high-end salon, and when that job burns and crashes, the only option she has left is to return to Cedar Ridge. Her friend Johnathan gets her a job working at a salon at Cedar Ridge Resort. The problem is that Cedar Ridge Resort is owned by the Kincaid family-Aidan and his brothers.
Aidan works as a firefighter and helps with the Search and Rescue team. On top of his already busy schedule, he helps out at the resort whenever he can. I immediately loved Aidan. He’s charming, caring, and he was just irresistible. He has his own demons, but he’s the type of person who cares more about other people than himself. When Lily comes back to town, he’s surprised. He never thought she would return.
The two of them have chemistry and a connection. I really loved their banter. I really loved watching them slowly make their way back to each other. Overcoming their fears and demons. Opening up to each other. This is their time to take the second chance they’ve been given and make the most of it, to give their relationship a real shot this time.
I absolutely loved Aidan’s family and their relationship in Second Chance Summer. I cannot freaking wait to read more about them.
I always say this in my reviews of Jill’s books, BUT I really love how her books are not filled with unnecessary drama. The characters always work through their issues by taking the time to actually talk to each other. It makes the books realistic and makes you connect more with the characters. I just really, really love how there’s not a lot of drama, but still a ton of things happening. There’s never a dull moment when reading a Jill Shalvis book. She always hits you with laughs, swoons, and feels.
The Conclusion:
Second Chance Summer is the first book in a new series. It’s filled with Jill’s usual witty writing, a great new cast of characters that you will fall in love with, and a heartwarming story that tugs on your heart strings and makes you laugh-out-loud. I had a blast while reading Second Chance Summer and I can’t wait to read more about the Kincaid family.
Recommended To:
Fans of Jill Shalvis will definitely love Second Chance Summer. Also, anyone who is looking for a new book to read that has a heartwarming story and a lot of humor.
First Review:
Jill Shalvis is one of my favorite authors and her books never disappoint me. Second Chance Summer is such a fun start to a new series that I look forward to reading more books from. I was sucked in from the beginning and I read Second Chance Summer while sitting at a lake for 2 hours. I was laughing out loud and feeling all the feels. I will admit that Lily’s back and forth attitude toward Aidan kind of got on my nerves. I understood her reasoning behind her motives but still. I loved the dialogue and Aidan’s family and just everything about this book.
FULL REVIEW:::::
Jill Shalvis is my go-to author for when I want to read something that has humor, heart, and a whole lot of swoons. As soon as I found out she was writing a new series, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Second Chance Summer. Each of Jill’s books have the same formula, but Jill always manages to make every story unique and refreshing.
Second Chance Summer focuses on Lily Danville. She was born and raised in Cedar Ridge but left after she was hit with two tragedies. She needed to get away. Fast. She left behind Aidan, who she was just starting to connect with. She couldn’t stand being in that town anymore, no matter how much she wanted Aidan.
Ten years later, and Lily is forced to come back. She was working at a high-end salon, and when that job burns and crashes, the only option she has left is to return to Cedar Ridge. Her friend Johnathan gets her a job working at a salon at Cedar Ridge Resort. The problem is that Cedar Ridge Resort is owned by the Kincaid family-Aidan and his brothers.
Aidan works as a firefighter and helps with the Search and Rescue team. On top of his already busy schedule, he helps out at the resort whenever he can. I immediately loved Aidan. He’s charming, caring, and he was just irresistible. He has his own demons, but he’s the type of person who cares more about other people than himself. When Lily comes back to town, he’s surprised. He never thought she would return.
The two of them have chemistry and a connection. I really loved their banter. I really loved watching them slowly make their way back to each other. Overcoming their fears and demons. Opening up to each other. This is their time to take the second chance they’ve been given and make the most of it, to give their relationship a real shot this time.
I absolutely loved Aidan’s family and their relationship in Second Chance Summer. I cannot freaking wait to read more about them.
I always say this in my reviews of Jill’s books, BUT I really love how her books are not filled with unnecessary drama. The characters always work through their issues by taking the time to actually talk to each other. It makes the books realistic and makes you connect more with the characters. I just really, really love how there’s not a lot of drama, but still a ton of things happening. There’s never a dull moment when reading a Jill Shalvis book. She always hits you with laughs, swoons, and feels.
The Conclusion:
Second Chance Summer is the first book in a new series. It’s filled with Jill’s usual witty writing, a great new cast of characters that you will fall in love with, and a heartwarming story that tugs on your heart strings and makes you laugh-out-loud. I had a blast while reading Second Chance Summer and I can’t wait to read more about the Kincaid family.
Recommended To:
Fans of Jill Shalvis will definitely love Second Chance Summer. Also, anyone who is looking for a new book to read that has a heartwarming story and a lot of humor.
First Review:
Jill Shalvis is one of my favorite authors and her books never disappoint me. Second Chance Summer is such a fun start to a new series that I look forward to reading more books from. I was sucked in from the beginning and I read Second Chance Summer while sitting at a lake for 2 hours. I was laughing out loud and feeling all the feels. I will admit that Lily’s back and forth attitude toward Aidan kind of got on my nerves. I understood her reasoning behind her motives but still. I loved the dialogue and Aidan’s family and just everything about this book.
This one was really cute, fluffy, and a breeze to read. I really enjoyed it and there were quite a few moments where I actually burst out laughing. The characters were relatable and I was definitely rooting for them! There just wasn't much of a plot, sadly. 3.5 stars for this one!
i really enjoyed the beginning and middle of this! and i love the kincaid family dynamics - they're hilarious together. in terms of the romance, i absolutely adored aiden. he was the sweetest and most thoughtful hero. but towards the end i couldn't stand lily. the girl had no idea what she wanted, she was indecisive and unreasonable when aiden made a "mistake" (which was just him coming to her with a question and her blowing it out of proportion). but overall, another fun summer read! i definitely want to continue the series and read about the rest of the kincaid siblings!