Release Review: About That Kiss: Jill Shalvis
When sexy Joe Malone never calls after their explosive kiss, Kylie shoves him out of her mind. Until she needs a favor, and it’s a doozy. Something precious to her has been stolen and there’s only one person with unique finder-and-fixer skills that can help—Joe. It means swallowing her pride and somehow trying to avoid the temptation to throttle him—or seduce him.
the best thing to do…
No, Joe didn’t call after the kiss. He’s the fun time guy, not the forever guy. And Kylie, after all she’s been through, deserves a good man who will stay. But everything about Kylie makes it damned hard to focus, and though his brain knows what he has to do, his heart isn’t getting the memo.
…is enjoy the ride.
As Kylie and Joe go on the scavenger hunt of their lives, they discover surprising things about each other. Now, the best way for them to get over “that kiss” might just be to replace it with a hundred more.
Joe Malone and Kylie Masters rocked each other's worlds with a spontaneous, Earth-shattering kiss. But now they are both trying to figure out what it should or could mean. They are completely distracted by and attracted to each other, but are opposites with different views on relationships and life.
Joe is one of Hunt Security's ex-military bad a**es. He is controlled, stoic, closed off, and refuses to do relationships. He has his reasons, but ultimately he does not want to be vulnerable or see anyone else get hurt. He is stubborn, cynical, and just going through the motions. He does not feel like he has much to give a woman even if Kylie fascinates him.
Joe is one of Hunt Security's ex-military bad a**es. He is controlled, stoic, closed off, and refuses to do relationships. He has his reasons, but ultimately he does not want to be vulnerable or see anyone else get hurt. He is stubborn, cynical, and just going through the motions. He does not feel like he has much to give a woman even if Kylie fascinates him.
Kylie craves a connection and the true love that she has seen her friends find. She's a creative wood worker. She is quiet and quirky, but also strong-willed, sassy, and independent. She has her own reason for not doing casual hook ups.
When Kylie needs help locating something important to her, she turns to Joe. the more time they spend together, the deeper they get. She makes him laugh, lose control, and enjoy life. He makes her feel beautiful and opens her eyes to what she really wants. They have strong chemistry, definitely like each other, and can't resist the pull. But Joe has guards up and is determined to resist getting his heart involved, while Kylie is the type that can't stop what she feels.
As they work together to solve the mystery it becomes more and more personal. And they could get hurt in more ways than one.
I loved that Kylie did not want to sit back and let Joe save the day. She is brave and determined to be in the thick of things in direct opposition to Joe's need to protect those he cares about. I loved seeing both of them open their eyes and see things a bit differently. I really liked them together even if I did want to smack Joe across the head a few times and they had some difficulty being on the same page at the same time.
This is a sweet, sexy story of unexpected love with a dash of mystery and suspense. It was not overly angsty, but they each had some emotional issues they had to address. It brings back the characters from the previous installments as they are all friends and/or work together, but it can be read as a stand-alone as well. But the more books I read in this series, the more I enjoy their dynamics and how they both stand up for each other and taunt each other.
I received this copy from edelweiss/publisher
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Fall for him—hard . . .
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And then tell him the truth.
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If she has her way . . .
Willa Davis is wrangling puppies when Keane Winters stalks into her pet shop with frustration in his chocolate-brown eyes and a pink bedazzled cat carrier in his hand. He needs a kitty sitter, stat. But the last thing Willa needs is to rescue a guy who doesn’t even remember her . . .
He’ll get nothing but coal in his stocking.
Saddled with his great-aunt’s Feline from Hell, Keane is desperate to leave her in someone else’s capable hands. But in spite of the fact that he’s sure he’s never seen the drop-dead-gorgeous pet shop owner before, she seems to be mad at him . . .
Unless he tempers “naughty” with a special kind of nice . . .
Willa can’t deny that Keane’s changed since high school: he’s less arrogant, for one thing—but he doesn’t even remember her. How can she trust him not to break her heart again? It’s time to throw a coin in the fountain, make a Christmas wish—and let the mistletoe do its work . . .
New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Heartbreaker Bay with a fun and festive holiday novella!
It’s Christmas Eve and Rory Andrews is desperate to get home to the family she hasn’t seen in years. Problem is, her only ride to Lake Tahoe comes in the form of the annoyingly handsome Max Stranton, and his big, goofy, lovable dog Carl.
Hours stuck in a truck with the dead sexy Max sounds like a fate worse than death (not), but Rory’s out of options. She’s had a crush on Max since high school and she knows he’s attracted to her, too. But they have history… and Max is the only one who knows why it went south.
They’ve done a good job of ignoring their chemistry so far, but a long road trip in a massive blizzard might be just what they need to face their past… and one steamy, snowy night is all it takes to bring Max and Rory together at last.
There’s no such thing as a little in love…
Elle Wheaten’s priorities: friends, career, and kick-ass shoes. Then there’s the muscular wall of stubbornness that’s security expert Archer Hunt—who comes before everything else. No point in telling Mr. “Feels-Free Zone” that, though. Elle will just see other men until she gets over Archer . . . which should only take a lifetime . . .
There’s no such thing as a little in lust…
Archer’s wanted the best for Elle ever since he sacrificed his law-enforcement career to save her. But now that she’s earned happiness and success, Archer just wants Elle 24/7. Their chemistry could start the next San Francisco Earthquake, and Archer doesn’t want to be responsible for the damage. The alternative? Watch her go out with guys who aren’t him . . .
There is such a thing as…
As far as Archer’s concerned, nobody is good enough for Elle. But when he sets out to prove it by sabotaging her dates, she gets mad—and things get hot as hell. Now Archer has a new mission: prove to Elle that her perfect man has been here all along…
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It’s Christmastime again in Heartbreaker Bay!
When Sean O’Riley shows up at the Hartford Bed & Breakfast for his older brother’s bachelor weekend, he’s planning to get through this weekend as well as he can and fulfill his duties as best man. What he’s not expecting is to come face to face with the woman he lost his virginity to a decade ago—a woman he’s never really forgotten.
The last time Lotti Hartford saw Sean, she told him she loved him while he said nothing. Now, ten years later, she’s just looking for a good time. For once, she wants to be wild and free, and when she sees how good Sean grew up, she thinks he might actually be the perfect candidate.
The last time Lotti Hartford saw Sean, she told him she loved him while he said nothing. Now, ten years later, she’s just looking for a good time. For once, she wants to be wild and free, and when she sees how good Sean grew up, she thinks he might actually be the perfect candidate.
As the weekend continues, Sean realizes that after a lifetime of being the hook-up king, he’s ready to find happily-ever-after with Lotti. But is she ready to open her heart once again? As Christmas sweeps through the little B&B, love and magic are in the air.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s sexy contemporary and award-winning books wherever romances are sold and click on the blog button above for a complete book list and daily blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures.
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