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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
So this one gets 4. I absolutely loved Aidan and the entire Kincaid family. They are hilariously exactly what I would have expected from Jill Shalvis. And Cedar Ridge seems like a promising locale for many more books.
That being said, here's why I didn't give it a 5 star rating:
- Lily annoyed me. I get blaming yourself for things beyond your control because I do that. Her family experiences stunk and I could see that being cause for her turning away from people. But the whole premise of her disaster in San Diego was silly, and while necessary in order to force her return, it was thin. On top of that there were times when it just seemed like she what she did didn't match up with how her personality was presented.
- I don't feel like I got a great semblance of Cedar Ridge and its immediate area. I don't know why that's always a sticking point for me. I guess it's because I want to be able to picture it more easily.
- I was disappointed that we brushed through what I thought was an exceptional plot point. Aidan confessing that he and Gray followed Lily while she hiked and climbed all those times and years ago. That resonated with me.
In total, I'm thrilled to have a new series from Jill to be reading. And I look forward to Hudson's story and the possible conclusion to some lingering story lines.
That being said, here's why I didn't give it a 5 star rating:
- Lily annoyed me. I get blaming yourself for things beyond your control because I do that. Her family experiences stunk and I could see that being cause for her turning away from people. But the whole premise of her disaster in San Diego was silly, and while necessary in order to force her return, it was thin. On top of that there were times when it just seemed like she what she did didn't match up with how her personality was presented.
- I don't feel like I got a great semblance of Cedar Ridge and its immediate area. I don't know why that's always a sticking point for me. I guess it's because I want to be able to picture it more easily.
- I was disappointed that we brushed through what I thought was an exceptional plot point.
In total, I'm thrilled to have a new series from Jill to be reading. And I look forward to Hudson's story and the possible conclusion to some lingering story lines.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
....I read the wrong book. And it wasn't even worth it!!!
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.