A review by kara_hildebrand
Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis

5.0

Almost Just Friends is Jill Shalvis' newest addition to the Wildstone series. I'm loving this series and these characters. This is a story about family, love, loss, hope and friendship. Piper has been taking care of her siblings since she was a teenager. They are all they have. But they are young and have made some mistakes and Piper is just glad they are on their own so she can finally follow her dreams. Until they both come back home. With secrets they aren't ready to share with her yet. When she meets Camden, her neighbor's son, she didn't expect the chemistry to be so strong. There was just something about this sexy, stoic man who pushed all her buttons. And the perfect thing was he was temporary. He was leaving town and she was trying to get out. Then everything changes. Her siblings want to be home. She can't stop wanting Cam. She's scared out of her mind. She can't control all the changes and you know it's bad when she gives herself a timeout! What happens when dreams change? When people come into your life at the exact right moment and change you forever? I can't even express how much I loved this story! Piper and Cam are perfect for each other. They never needed anyone, can take care of themselves and never depended on another person for anything. But now they are learning it's ok to let someone else in. To allow them to care for you. It's a hard lesson to learn though! And her brother and sister are so fantastic! It was four stories in one, including Cam's dad and I couldn't love these characters more! Overall, I love it! I laugh out loud, cried, cheered, smiled, snickered and swooned!

"You know if thought bubbles appeared over your head, you'd be screwed, right?

"You okay?"
"I think so."
"You look surprised."
"It was the kiss. Too bad you can't bottle them up."

She stared at the water and not at Cam. Because looking directly at Cam was oftentimes like looking at a whole pan of buttery soft double-chocolate brownies. Oh go good, and …oh so bad for her.

"I swear, nothing smells better than the person you love."
"Have you ever walked by a Cinnabon?"