I’ve read a number of books by Jill Shalvis, and for the most part I’ve found them all to be solid, likeable books. All I Want continued that trend, and even if it’s not heading directly to my DIK shelf, I’d certainly recommended it as a decent read when you don’t have anything else grabbing…
Every time I get on an airplane, I take time to wonder a little about the person sitting next to me. Generally, I find myself next to a random stranger, someone whose path will never again cross mine after our flight together. Still, it’s fun to wonder. What if this is fate? What if I’ll…
I gave a lukewarm review to the audio version of one of Ms. Shalvis’ last books, Always on My Mind, and after reading Dabney’s review here of the print version of Rumor Has It (a C+), was a bit afraid this might turn into another lukewarm listen. It didn’t. I enjoyed the story (especially the…
I’ve read all of Ms. Shalvis’s Animal Magnetism series and her Lucky Harbor series. So, whatever criticisms I have of her latest, it’s clear, on some level, her work is working for me. That said…. Rumor Has It, the latest book in the Animal Magnetism series, echoes many of Ms. Shalvis’s Lucky Harbor novels. Like…
It’s always tricky starting a series without reading earlier entries. Will I care about the hero and heroine? Will appearances by past heroes and heroines make sense? And most importantly, will the book work as a standalone? Fortunately, the answer to all three of these questions for me is a resounding “yes.” I thoroughly enjoyed…
Jill Shalvis has a reputation for writing light, funny, sexy romances. Her latest, Animal Attraction, blows that reputation to smithereens. Make no mistake, Animal Attraction is funny and hot as hell. But it’s not light… it’s moving, empowering, and engaging. I’ve read it twice in the past month and both times it’s made me smile,…
Long-time fans will be happy to find that Jill Shalvis’ signature light tone and terrific sense of humor are alive and well in her latest novel. Those and a hot former soldier who melts the sidewalk wherever he goes and an irresistible, competent woman who lights up the lives of the people around her make…