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Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis
5.0
Another fabulous story from Jill Shalvis. This one was more than just a singular romance and I was so here for it!!
While the romance between Cam and Piper was the main focus of the story, I really enjoyed the secondary plot of Piper as the mother figure for her younger siblings and the toll that the death of their parents has taken on their lives. It was interesting to get the POV of her siblings and the way that they have coped, or failed to cope with their loss.
I always appreciate a story where the characters aren’t without flaws and you get to see them grow as people right before your eyes. The way that both Gavin and Winnie pushed for Piper to finally live for herself was heartwarming, even if they took several missteps and kept far too many secrets from her along the way. The whole family dynamic aspect of this story only made it that much more special.
This was actually a pretty emotional read but didn’t weigh me down with angst or sadness and I laughed quite a bit at the banter between the siblings and between Cam and Piper. I couldn't help but fall in love with this whole cast of characters.
I’ve come to expect a certain feeling when I finish a Jill Shalvis book and I’m happy to say that Almost Just Friends did not disappoint. My heart is full.
I always appreciate a story where the characters aren’t without flaws and you get to see them grow as people right before your eyes. The way that both Gavin and Winnie pushed for Piper to finally live for herself was heartwarming, even if they took several missteps and kept far too many secrets from her along the way. The whole family dynamic aspect of this story only made it that much more special.
This was actually a pretty emotional read but didn’t weigh me down with angst or sadness and I laughed quite a bit at the banter between the siblings and between Cam and Piper. I couldn't help but fall in love with this whole cast of characters.
I’ve come to expect a certain feeling when I finish a Jill Shalvis book and I’m happy to say that Almost Just Friends did not disappoint. My heart is full.