Review: Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis

Series: Animal Magnetism Book #3
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Pages:
Rating: 4 Stars
How I Got It: Borrowed from Library
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance
Publisher: Berkley

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

 

After a tragic stint in the National Guards, Adam Connelly returns to Idaho and to Belle Haven, the animal shelter he owns with his brothers. All Adam wants is to be alone. Then he opens the door to the past—the woman whose heart he once broke. Still gorgeous, still tough-as-nails, but this time, unusually vulnerable.

Holly Reid learned the hard way to never depend on a man for anything. Now, of all men, it’s the last one she wants to see, and the only one she needs. Her father has gone missing in the Bitterroot Mountains and she could use someone with tracking skills to help find him.

For Holly and Adam, each with their ghosts, a trek this desperate, this unpredictable, and this intimate, will have its share of risks—including opening their hearts one more time.

Review

This was a really cute story and probably my favorite in the series so far. It's a cute little reunited lovers story. And I like the look at PTSD.

Adam has that sort of reformed bad-boy thing going on. But this is also a Jill Shalvis book so it isn't super dark and depressing. Holly is a strong woman-she kind of reminded me of Haven from Blue Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas. Plus, she has the same name as me which doesn't happen very often.

Beyond all that I don't have much to say. But I do recommend this-like every Jill Shalvis book I've read.

Thanks for reading!
Holly

Review: Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis

Series: Animal Attraction Book #2
Format: Ebook
Rating: 4 Stars
How I Got It: Borrowed form Library
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Berkley

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

 

Sunshine, Idaho, is a quiet ranching town, a perfect place to give injured animals a refuge…or to find one yourself. Veterinarian Dell Connelly suspects there’s a reason his clinic’s uber-efficient receptionist has taken shelter here.

Jade Bennett couldn’t be happier to escape the big-city jungle to work with hurt animals, and have a forlorn stray kitten make its home under her desk…or enjoy the gorgeous views of her ruggedly sexy boss.

Jade is used to planning everything in her life, but Dell’s seductive, alluring ways have sparked an uncontrollable desire. And though Dell has never had time for love, Jade’s strength and sass is the kind of call no red-blooded male can resist…

Review

This cover is something else but it's a cute story. And I'm really glad Jade's "dark secret" isn't that she was raped. There was some decent emotions explored while being sexy and adorable. All the animals probably help with that.

Jade was the star for me and what drove me to pick this up. She's so strong and vulnerable which is real and something I've read a lot of lately. And I'm a sucker for a girl who appreciates order and a good spreadsheet.

Dell was exactly what I thought he would be and I'm not complaining. He's so gentle and caring of the animals and people in his life. He's like a pack leader.

They have the kind of sexual tension I love reading about. It's always simmering just below the surface and they try to fight it. This turns into them bickering or fighting a lot. Totally my catnip.

I think I like these books and the world of Sunshine more than the Lucky Harbor books. Good thing I already picked up Adam's story from the library.

Thanks for reading!
Holly

Review: Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis

Series: Animal MagnetismBook #1
Format: eBook
Rating: 4 Stars
How I Got It: Borrowed from the library (Overdrive)
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Berkley

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

 

Co-owner of the town's only kennel, Lilah Young has lived in Sunshine, Idaho, all her life. Pilot-for-hire Brady Miller is just passing through. But he soon has Lilah abandoning her instincts and giving in to a primal desire.

It's Brady's nature to resist being tied down, but there's something about Lilah and her menagerie that keeps him coming back for more.

Review

Jill Shalvis does have a certain kind of magic. Her books make me feel the same way a Julia Quinn historical does. And that is a very good thing. Oh and she oh so subtly laid out some sequel bait so of course I have to go to my library to pick up the next two-Overdrives doesn't have them available and I don't want to wait.

I enjoy a nice military hero every now and then but sometimes they're a little too caveman for me. Brady was a nice balance. He is jealous of other men when Lilah is nice to them but doesn't turn into an idiot and is aware of his feelings. He's also incredibly nice and caring to her and others. OMG! Him and Twinkles the dog was like the best thing ever.

Lilah was also a fun character. She has some of that innocence you see in romance but it's more tied to her open heart than sex. She's got some serious agency in all things including her sex life. She knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after that/it.

Their chemistry jumped off the page and they really complimented each other. I love when an author takes the time to have the characters talk in addition to the sexy times in bed (or whatever). To me that's what really sells them as a couple and it's an easy way to get to know them as individuals and a pair.

I'm so glad I started reading Jill Shalvis' books and I completely see why people love her. These are fun quick reads with likeable characters. The parade of adorable animals doesn't hurt either.

Thanks for reading!
Holly