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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Lily Danville has just about lost everything. She has no money, no home and no job. Returning home to Cedar Ridge, Colorado might just be the fresh start she needs. Lily was fortunate enough to get a job almost right away. She will be working at the town's resort. Lily is none too happy, however, to discover the that resort is owned by the Kincaid family.
The Kincaid family. This is a problem because Lily is incredibly attracted to Aidan Kincaid. However, when she was younger, it was her sister that was head over heels for Aidan. Sadly, she lost her sister back then, and Lily is afraid to act on her feelings for Aidan. She wants her memories of her sister to be pure.
Meanwhile, Aidan is drawn to Lily and has never forgotten a kiss they shared ten years ago. Is this the opportunity for another chance between them? On the one hand, Aidan wants to pursue Lily, but he is incredibly busy as a wildlife firefighter. Aidan participates in a lot of search-and-rescue operations.
This story had a few layers to it. Lily and Aidan were growing closer, but a lot of attention was focused on the rescues, as well as other conflicts. Even so, I did enjoy this book by Jill Shalvis and have already downloaded the other two books, My Kind of Wonderful and Nobody But You. Even though this wasn't my favorite book by Jill Shalvis, I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
The Kincaid family. This is a problem because Lily is incredibly attracted to Aidan Kincaid. However, when she was younger, it was her sister that was head over heels for Aidan. Sadly, she lost her sister back then, and Lily is afraid to act on her feelings for Aidan. She wants her memories of her sister to be pure.
Meanwhile, Aidan is drawn to Lily and has never forgotten a kiss they shared ten years ago. Is this the opportunity for another chance between them? On the one hand, Aidan wants to pursue Lily, but he is incredibly busy as a wildlife firefighter. Aidan participates in a lot of search-and-rescue operations.
This story had a few layers to it. Lily and Aidan were growing closer, but a lot of attention was focused on the rescues, as well as other conflicts. Even so, I did enjoy this book by Jill Shalvis and have already downloaded the other two books, My Kind of Wonderful and Nobody But You. Even though this wasn't my favorite book by Jill Shalvis, I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
A little bit too similar to the Wilder series in terms of set up.
4.5 ⭐️
I really enjoyed this and am upset I let it sit on my shelf for so long! Lenny was atrocious, but other than that I really enjoyed all of the characters. There was one stretch where I was wondering if it was love or just lust, that got a little long but other than that I really enjoyed the second chance romance story along with them both coming to terms with their own insecurities and grief.
I really enjoyed this and am upset I let it sit on my shelf for so long! Lenny was atrocious, but other than that I really enjoyed all of the characters. There was one stretch where I was wondering if it was love or just lust, that got a little long but other than that I really enjoyed the second chance romance story along with them both coming to terms with their own insecurities and grief.
Rating: 2.5-3*
Cover: Yay
Trope: I want to say reconciliation romance but can it really be that when they weren't together in the first place?!
Chemistry Rating: Damp squid
Review: This is one of those "I'm a massive fan of the author BUT ..." reviews so hang on tight.
I am a massive fan of Jill Shalvis but what was this?
I know getting a first book in a new series to be of a high standard is tricky when you've got to introduce all these new main characters, recurring secondary characters, the setting, laying the groundwork for future books and romances etc. but this really didn't work for me.
The main reason it didn't work for me was not really any of the above but the fact that we were told about the depth of Aidan's feelings for Lily right from the start. Now if they were childhood sweethearts and actually had a relationship way back when, I can believe that he spent the following years and years thinking of her and pining for her but actually what happened between them is one kiss. Yes one kiss.
Then we have the fact that Lily wouldn't allow herself to like him because she thought he was Ashley's (her now dead sister) and she still feels guilty for her death. I get the feeling guilty for her death bit but really why didn't she just come out and ask Aidan casually whether he was ever involved with her sister.
The majority of the book takes place in the salon or Lily's flat or up a mountain and the super speed that Aidan and Lily go from giving into their lust to saying "I love you" without a single proper date in between was warped.
The secondary characters introduced were a bit blah. Lily's friend Jonathan didn't win any points but I liked Aidan's mother. As to his brothers and sisters? The two that have me most intrigued right now are Kenna and Jacob. So while I was disappointed with this book, I am definitely not done with this series.
PS. Also seriously how many haircuts/facials does a sexy firefighter really need?! Maybe it's just me but the salon setting didn't interest me at all.
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A very cute, fast read. I'm a sucker for small town romances and siblings, so I was hooked in from the blurb. The romance was sweet, I liked that there wasn't too much needless angst. Aidan and Lily were likable characters and the humor I've come to enjoy in Shalvis's books was present here as well.
And as is almost always the case, I'm definitely coming back for more of the Kincaid family. The build up for the other siblings was great and I'm especially intrigued to find out more about the missing brother.
And as is almost always the case, I'm definitely coming back for more of the Kincaid family. The build up for the other siblings was great and I'm especially intrigued to find out more about the missing brother.
Overall enjoyable just felt like some of the scenes and interactions were repeated and didn’t feel different. How many times was she going to go for fire wood and have an animal jump out.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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I've not read a lot of Jill Shalvis' books, but I've found I really enjoy the ones I have read. Second Chance Summer was no exception. Of course, I have a total soft spot for second chance romances of any type, so I figured this one would be right up my alley. I was right.
Second Chance Summer pulled me right in from the very start. Aidan was all kinds of swoony – I mean, hello hot, athletic and heroic? What else could a girl want in a good book boyfriend. Lily was a great, complicated character. She'd left her home years ago after the deaths of her sister and father. She was carrying a ton of guilt around and I hated to see it, but I understood where she was coming from. I loved the pairing of these two and watching them reconnect, even through the bumpy parts, was wonderful. As long as they'd pined for each other, watching them get a shot at a second chance made me so very happy. It wasn't an easy journey – Lily had a lot of demons to battle and baggage to handle – but Aidan was there at every turn to help in any way he could.
As I expected from Jill, there was no shortage on laughs, swoons or feels during this book. I definitely look forward to continuing on with this series. I love the small town, mountain setting and the cast of characters so far. I can't wait to learn more about them. I also have every intention of continuing to tackle Jill's backlist as time allows. Her books are perfect when I'm looking for a sweet, small town romance.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
I've not read a lot of Jill Shalvis' books, but I've found I really enjoy the ones I have read. Second Chance Summer was no exception. Of course, I have a total soft spot for second chance romances of any type, so I figured this one would be right up my alley. I was right.
Second Chance Summer pulled me right in from the very start. Aidan was all kinds of swoony – I mean, hello hot, athletic and heroic? What else could a girl want in a good book boyfriend. Lily was a great, complicated character. She'd left her home years ago after the deaths of her sister and father. She was carrying a ton of guilt around and I hated to see it, but I understood where she was coming from. I loved the pairing of these two and watching them reconnect, even through the bumpy parts, was wonderful. As long as they'd pined for each other, watching them get a shot at a second chance made me so very happy. It wasn't an easy journey – Lily had a lot of demons to battle and baggage to handle – but Aidan was there at every turn to help in any way he could.
As I expected from Jill, there was no shortage on laughs, swoons or feels during this book. I definitely look forward to continuing on with this series. I love the small town, mountain setting and the cast of characters so far. I can't wait to learn more about them. I also have every intention of continuing to tackle Jill's backlist as time allows. Her books are perfect when I'm looking for a sweet, small town romance.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
There were some men who just knew how to kiss, the kind of kiss that could send a woman reeling. The kind of kiss that could take away problems and awareness and…and everything. The kind of kiss that could shatter her into a trillion little pieces. The kind of kiss that somehow both calmed her body and soul even as it wound her up for more.