Rumor Has It is another HOMERUN from Jill Shalvis!

It’s the fourth book in the Animal Magnetism series, however don't let that stop you from one clicking. This is my second book by Jill as well as my first read in this particular series, and although it has cross over characters, Rumor Has It can definitely be read as a standalone. I never once felt lost; in fact, I devoured it in less than two hours. It seems each book I read by this author becomes a new favorite of mine. Her stories are quickly moving up the charts to becoming a go to author of mine, and it looks like I have a lot of back reading to do, as I need to catch up on all of Ms. Shalvis' fabulousness.

Kate’s a fun sassy heroine who spouts scientific facts whenever she’s sharing space with Griffin. She's the girl next door with a heart of gold. The heroine every girl can relate with. I adored her so much, I am adding Kate straight to my girls that kick ass shelf! Griffin’s a scarred soldier home for his sister’s wedding; the last thing he’s looking for is a relationship with his little sister’s best friend. Ugh, sometimes, I wanted to shake this man, but he caught on quick enough, I’ll give him that. Stubbornness and all, he has to be one of my favorite alpha males to date. Griffin’s so dang sexy and broody, I just wanted to wrap him  up in a big ole’ hug and snuggle him (among some other racy things). In my opinion, Kate and Griffin’s characters and personalities were so well developed they fit each other to the “T,” balancing each other out perfectly. These two hooked me from their first scene together; I  just adored their sweet captivating and flirty relationship so much that it kept me enthralled all the way through.

One of my favorite types of reads is love stories revolving around childhood friendship/crushes. I think it’s the back-stories that come with the individuals, along with that fact that there is nothing instant about the couple; this type of relationship also comes with a different set of obstacles and struggles. It never feels replayed to me.  Jill does an amazing job of building an intriguing past and present relationship between Kate and Griffin; it offered enough angst, but not so much you wanted to throw your ereader against the wall, or walked away from the book feeling mentally and emotionally drained. Kate and Griffin are seriously a lot of fun with their brilliant and entertaining banter, not to mention their seriously hot and delicious chemistry.

Can you have a new favorite by an author when you have only read two books by them? Rumor Has It did not come anywhere close to disappointing; if you love sexy as hell broody alpha men and awkward yet lovable heroine’s than I recommend you snag Rumor Has It and settle in for a fun ride.