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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Nice beginning to the series
Set in Colorado, this book brings the small town family back now that the Lucky Harbor series is complete. I enjoyed the couple but at times wanted to scream at them because drama and self loathing. The story is pure Jill Shalvis. If you are a fan you will like this one. If you haven't tried her out yet do!
Set in Colorado, this book brings the small town family back now that the Lucky Harbor series is complete. I enjoyed the couple but at times wanted to scream at them because drama and self loathing. The story is pure Jill Shalvis. If you are a fan you will like this one. If you haven't tried her out yet do!
For the entire review go to: https://onebooktwo.wordpress.com/2015/06/23/review-second-chance-summer-by-jill-shalvis/
I fell in love with Jill Shalvis on a snowy winter evening. I had just purchased my first Kindle and I wanted to find the perfect book to read. As I was skimming through hundreds of books, the words "sexy veterinarian" caught my eye. I will read anything if there is a sexy male veterinarian found someplace in the pages. Sexy male veterinarians are my kryptonite, so I bought my first Jill Shalvis book out of her Animal Magnetism series. The story was great, as I expected, but what caught me off guard was the humor. She made me laugh out loud and that rarely happens for me while reading a book. So I worked my way (quickly) through her Animal Magnetism series (many drool-worthy veterinarians in those stories), and then I started devouring the Lucky Harbor series.
I know this may be more information then you need but it is important to understand my mindset when I started Second Chance Summer. This is Jill Shalvis’s first book in her new Cedar Ridge series that is being released on June 30th. I was so head over heels excited to be one of the first people to read Second Chance Summer, but I was also scared. Jill Shalvis has been my go to author for so long. What happens if this series doesn’t have the same magic? How will I feel if this book is just okay? It is hard to recover from being disappointed by one of your go to authors, and it can throw you off of reading for a while.
When I finally turned on my Kindle and started reading, I immediately knew Jill Shalvis had woven her magic through the pages and my fears were completely unwarranted. What I love about Second Chance Summer is that it is full of very real characters that you could meet on the street or in a coffee shop of any small town. Don’t get me wrong… I like the Billionaire-sweeps-the-girl-off-her-feet-and-she-never-has-to-worry-about-anything-again type of stories but I don’t get invested in those characters. At the end of the book, I felt sad that my new friends won’t be able to come out and play again until the second book of the Cedar Ridge series is released.
But the best thing about any Jill Shalvis book is the humor. Check out one of my favorite passages:
She cleared her throat. “So you showed up all Captain America to save the day, and now what? I jump into bed with you? Was that your plan?”
“Yeah, he said, “but in my version we didn’t talk this much.”
A full-service rescue then,” she said evenly.
He tried a cajoling smile. “I’m really good at full service.”
If you like romance and humor, you won’t be disappointed. Besides I learned something very important about myself while reading this book: If sexy male veterinarians are my kryptonite, then hot male firefighters are my crack.
Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I fell in love with Jill Shalvis on a snowy winter evening. I had just purchased my first Kindle and I wanted to find the perfect book to read. As I was skimming through hundreds of books, the words "sexy veterinarian" caught my eye. I will read anything if there is a sexy male veterinarian found someplace in the pages. Sexy male veterinarians are my kryptonite, so I bought my first Jill Shalvis book out of her Animal Magnetism series. The story was great, as I expected, but what caught me off guard was the humor. She made me laugh out loud and that rarely happens for me while reading a book. So I worked my way (quickly) through her Animal Magnetism series (many drool-worthy veterinarians in those stories), and then I started devouring the Lucky Harbor series.
I know this may be more information then you need but it is important to understand my mindset when I started Second Chance Summer. This is Jill Shalvis’s first book in her new Cedar Ridge series that is being released on June 30th. I was so head over heels excited to be one of the first people to read Second Chance Summer, but I was also scared. Jill Shalvis has been my go to author for so long. What happens if this series doesn’t have the same magic? How will I feel if this book is just okay? It is hard to recover from being disappointed by one of your go to authors, and it can throw you off of reading for a while.
When I finally turned on my Kindle and started reading, I immediately knew Jill Shalvis had woven her magic through the pages and my fears were completely unwarranted. What I love about Second Chance Summer is that it is full of very real characters that you could meet on the street or in a coffee shop of any small town. Don’t get me wrong… I like the Billionaire-sweeps-the-girl-off-her-feet-and-she-never-has-to-worry-about-anything-again type of stories but I don’t get invested in those characters. At the end of the book, I felt sad that my new friends won’t be able to come out and play again until the second book of the Cedar Ridge series is released.
But the best thing about any Jill Shalvis book is the humor. Check out one of my favorite passages:
She cleared her throat. “So you showed up all Captain America to save the day, and now what? I jump into bed with you? Was that your plan?”
“Yeah, he said, “but in my version we didn’t talk this much.”
A full-service rescue then,” she said evenly.
He tried a cajoling smile. “I’m really good at full service.”
If you like romance and humor, you won’t be disappointed. Besides I learned something very important about myself while reading this book: If sexy male veterinarians are my kryptonite, then hot male firefighters are my crack.
Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
For the entire review go to: https://onebooktwo.wordpress.com/2015/06/23/review-second-chance-summer-by-jill-shalvis/
I fell in love with Jill Shalvis on a snowy winter evening. I had just purchased my first Kindle and I wanted to find the perfect book to read. As I was skimming through hundreds of books, the words "sexy veterinarian" caught my eye. I will read anything if there is a sexy male veterinarian found someplace in the pages. Sexy male veterinarians are my kryptonite, so I bought my first Jill Shalvis book out of her Animal Magnetism series. The story was great, as I expected, but what caught me off guard was the humor. She made me laugh out loud and that rarely happens for me while reading a book. So I worked my way (quickly) through her Animal Magnetism series (many drool-worthy veterinarians in those stories), and then I started devouring the Lucky Harbor series.
I know this may be more information then you need but it is important to understand my mindset when I started Second Chance Summer. This is Jill Shalvis’s first book in her new Cedar Ridge series that is being released on June 30th. I was so head over heels excited to be one of the first people to read Second Chance Summer, but I was also scared. Jill Shalvis has been my go to author for so long. What happens if this series doesn’t have the same magic? How will I feel if this book is just okay? It is hard to recover from being disappointed by one of your go to authors, and it can throw you off of reading for a while.
When I finally turned on my Kindle and started reading, I immediately knew Jill Shalvis had woven her magic through the pages and my fears were completely unwarranted. What I love about Second Chance Summer is that it is full of very real characters that you could meet on the street or in a coffee shop of any small town. Don’t get me wrong… I like the Billionaire-sweeps-the-girl-off-her-feet-and-she-never-has-to-worry-about-anything-again type of stories but I don’t get invested in those characters. At the end of the book, I felt sad that my new friends won’t be able to come out and play again until the second book of the Cedar Ridge series is released.
But the best thing about any Jill Shalvis book is the humor. Check out one of my favorite passages:
She cleared her throat. “So you showed up all Captain America to save the day, and now what? I jump into bed with you? Was that your plan?”
“Yeah, he said, “but in my version we didn’t talk this much.”
A full-service rescue then,” she said evenly.
He tried a cajoling smile. “I’m really good at full service.”
If you like romance and humor, you won’t be disappointed. Besides I learned something very important about myself while reading this book: If sexy male veterinarians are my kryptonite, then hot male firefighters are my crack.
Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I fell in love with Jill Shalvis on a snowy winter evening. I had just purchased my first Kindle and I wanted to find the perfect book to read. As I was skimming through hundreds of books, the words "sexy veterinarian" caught my eye. I will read anything if there is a sexy male veterinarian found someplace in the pages. Sexy male veterinarians are my kryptonite, so I bought my first Jill Shalvis book out of her Animal Magnetism series. The story was great, as I expected, but what caught me off guard was the humor. She made me laugh out loud and that rarely happens for me while reading a book. So I worked my way (quickly) through her Animal Magnetism series (many drool-worthy veterinarians in those stories), and then I started devouring the Lucky Harbor series.
I know this may be more information then you need but it is important to understand my mindset when I started Second Chance Summer. This is Jill Shalvis’s first book in her new Cedar Ridge series that is being released on June 30th. I was so head over heels excited to be one of the first people to read Second Chance Summer, but I was also scared. Jill Shalvis has been my go to author for so long. What happens if this series doesn’t have the same magic? How will I feel if this book is just okay? It is hard to recover from being disappointed by one of your go to authors, and it can throw you off of reading for a while.
When I finally turned on my Kindle and started reading, I immediately knew Jill Shalvis had woven her magic through the pages and my fears were completely unwarranted. What I love about Second Chance Summer is that it is full of very real characters that you could meet on the street or in a coffee shop of any small town. Don’t get me wrong… I like the Billionaire-sweeps-the-girl-off-her-feet-and-she-never-has-to-worry-about-anything-again type of stories but I don’t get invested in those characters. At the end of the book, I felt sad that my new friends won’t be able to come out and play again until the second book of the Cedar Ridge series is released.
But the best thing about any Jill Shalvis book is the humor. Check out one of my favorite passages:
She cleared her throat. “So you showed up all Captain America to save the day, and now what? I jump into bed with you? Was that your plan?”
“Yeah, he said, “but in my version we didn’t talk this much.”
A full-service rescue then,” she said evenly.
He tried a cajoling smile. “I’m really good at full service.”
If you like romance and humor, you won’t be disappointed. Besides I learned something very important about myself while reading this book: If sexy male veterinarians are my kryptonite, then hot male firefighters are my crack.
Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
How is this my first Jill Shalvis book? No idea but the first one made me a huge fan! Second Chance Summer is a wonderful read, filled with just the right amount of regret and angst, sibling rivalry, and a dreamy, long overdue romance. The story features Aidan Kincaid, a wonderfully rugged alpha man facing his high school crush Lily Danville for the first time in 10 years. With Lily back in town Aiden has the opportunity to showcase his mountain man and wildfire fighter prowess. Lily on the other hand has reluctantly returned to Cedar Ridge Colorado while she works to pick up the pieces of her life. Aiden and Lily’s past is distressing and formed by how young they were when they first found each other, by misperceptions and poor communication.
Aiden and Lily were only just coming of age, hitting their late teen years when they found each. So, when a life altering tragedy struck, Lily took to the road. Lily is one of those characters that I found completely relatable. She’s incredibly loyal, almost to a fault, and reacts to Aiden like any former teenage crush would, by trying to keep her distance. How she thinks she’ll be able to resist reconnecting with Aiden is beyond me.
Aiden in contrast knows what he wants, what he feels and doesn't delude himself by denying it. He doesn’t even try to stay away from Lily and challenges her whenever he gets the chance. This new “old” attraction makes for some hot “make-up” sex. And it’s Aiden's family and their history that make for the core part of the storyline. The quirky family dynamics made this is more complex story, giving attention to domestic life and family issues.
Second Chance Summer is one of those great reads that make you feel good, that will put a smile on your face. 4 Stars and recommendation!
*I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Aiden and Lily were only just coming of age, hitting their late teen years when they found each. So, when a life altering tragedy struck, Lily took to the road. Lily is one of those characters that I found completely relatable. She’s incredibly loyal, almost to a fault, and reacts to Aiden like any former teenage crush would, by trying to keep her distance. How she thinks she’ll be able to resist reconnecting with Aiden is beyond me.
Aiden in contrast knows what he wants, what he feels and doesn't delude himself by denying it. He doesn’t even try to stay away from Lily and challenges her whenever he gets the chance. This new “old” attraction makes for some hot “make-up” sex. And it’s Aiden's family and their history that make for the core part of the storyline. The quirky family dynamics made this is more complex story, giving attention to domestic life and family issues.
Second Chance Summer is one of those great reads that make you feel good, that will put a smile on your face. 4 Stars and recommendation!
*I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
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
A new series from one of my favorite authors! Yay! I really enjoyed the siblings trying to keep the family resort, their relationship and dialogue are great which makes me really look forward to the next book. This was a fun book to read.
Well, she's done it again. Who am I kidding? I already knew she would. Jill Shalvis delivers another great start to a new series center around the Kincaid family, their ups and downs trying to save the family's business and their love lives.
Aidan is a great character. Sure of himself, walks with confidence through life, and doesn't apologize for going after the things that matter to him. He's fierce when he has to and patience when it calls for. Steady in the middle of the storm his father left for him and his brothers when he ditched town. It also makes everyone around him rely on him and he can't seem to catch a breath. Always putting down fires, literally.
So when Lily comes back in town is no surprise he goes after her. She was the only thing in his life that ever made him feel truly happy and he's ready to make a go for it. I liked the way he pursued her. With a calm demeanor, taking his time and waiting for her to catch up with him.
Lily is a wonderful and strong willed leading lady. Back in town by force, not choice but at the same time ready to let go of her past and heal old wounds. She was incredibly funny and clumsy, is beyond me how she can be so sure of herself out in the mountains and fall from the stairs because of bunny scared her. LOL! Good times.
She truly needed time to heal before really taking a chance with Aidan and I appreciate that Jill Shalvis choose to make her be cautious about it. Especially because, let's face it, she had been in love with him for a very long time, even if they didn't see each other for years.
Jonathan, her best friend, was a amazing character. Sassy and clever, hopefully he will get his HEA along side the rest of the Kincaid clan. Char -matriarch of the family- was sweet and funny, full of mischief. Aidan's brothers are freaking hilarious, their interactions are the best part of the book. I had to try not to embarrass myself in public several times by not bend over laughing while reading this book.
That's one of the things I love the most about Jill Shalvis books: the humour. And along side the sexy, hot, sweet and funny, there's a lot of it in Cedar Ridge. Don't miss out on this new series!
Aidan is a great character. Sure of himself, walks with confidence through life, and doesn't apologize for going after the things that matter to him. He's fierce when he has to and patience when it calls for. Steady in the middle of the storm his father left for him and his brothers when he ditched town. It also makes everyone around him rely on him and he can't seem to catch a breath. Always putting down fires, literally.
So when Lily comes back in town is no surprise he goes after her. She was the only thing in his life that ever made him feel truly happy and he's ready to make a go for it. I liked the way he pursued her. With a calm demeanor, taking his time and waiting for her to catch up with him.
Lily is a wonderful and strong willed leading lady. Back in town by force, not choice but at the same time ready to let go of her past and heal old wounds. She was incredibly funny and clumsy, is beyond me how she can be so sure of herself out in the mountains and fall from the stairs because of bunny scared her. LOL! Good times.
She truly needed time to heal before really taking a chance with Aidan and I appreciate that Jill Shalvis choose to make her be cautious about it. Especially because, let's face it, she had been in love with him for a very long time, even if they didn't see each other for years.
Jonathan, her best friend, was a amazing character. Sassy and clever, hopefully he will get his HEA along side the rest of the Kincaid clan. Char -matriarch of the family- was sweet and funny, full of mischief. Aidan's brothers are freaking hilarious, their interactions are the best part of the book. I had to try not to embarrass myself in public several times by not bend over laughing while reading this book.
That's one of the things I love the most about Jill Shalvis books: the humour. And along side the sexy, hot, sweet and funny, there's a lot of it in Cedar Ridge. Don't miss out on this new series!
I have been a fan of Jill Shalvis’s work for a very long time. I have always loved how she does such a fantastic job of delivering not just a love story between two people, but also brings to her readers well-developed and intricate family dynamics. There’s always more going on and by the time you close the book you feel like you are part of the clan.
The Kincaids may be a little dysfunctional, considering how they came to be, but they truly care about each other and it is there for anyone to see. They are protective, but they aren’t afraid to give a good ribbing when it is needed … and they are always there in a heartbeat when another is in trouble. It’s a fabulous bond and one that extends to their sibling’s loved ones as well. Once you are part of the group, you become a Kincaid with all the highs and lows that brings.
Lily hasn’t had that kind of relationship in a very long time and she’s running scared of Aiden and all the complications that he brings. But the Kincaids are just as stubborn as they are loyal and he’s not going down without a fight. While he can understand her fear, he’s willing to take it on and show her that he’s worth the risk.
It’s an emotional battle for both of them, but such an enjoyable one. And I can’t wait for the next Kincaid to meet his or her match. It’s going to be a heck of a ride :)
(Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review)
The Kincaids may be a little dysfunctional, considering how they came to be, but they truly care about each other and it is there for anyone to see. They are protective, but they aren’t afraid to give a good ribbing when it is needed … and they are always there in a heartbeat when another is in trouble. It’s a fabulous bond and one that extends to their sibling’s loved ones as well. Once you are part of the group, you become a Kincaid with all the highs and lows that brings.
Lily hasn’t had that kind of relationship in a very long time and she’s running scared of Aiden and all the complications that he brings. But the Kincaids are just as stubborn as they are loyal and he’s not going down without a fight. While he can understand her fear, he’s willing to take it on and show her that he’s worth the risk.
It’s an emotional battle for both of them, but such an enjoyable one. And I can’t wait for the next Kincaid to meet his or her match. It’s going to be a heck of a ride :)
(Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review)
Strong female characters, great alpha males, feelings, & humor. Pure Shalvis!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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:
Yes
Fun quick read