Jill Shalvis - Forever and a Day (Lucky Harbor Series Book #6)

LOVE CAN HAPPEN IN A HEARTBEAT.

Grace never thought she’d be starting her life over from scratch. Losing everything has landed her in Lucky Harbor, working as a dog walker for overwhelmed ER doctor Josh Scott. But the day his nanny fails to show up, Grace goes from caring for Josh’s lovable mutt to caring for his rambunctious kids. Soon Grace is playing house with the sexy single dad…

With so many people depending on him, Josh has no time for anything outside of his clinic and family–until Grace arrives in town. Now this brainy blond is turning his life inside out and giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “good bedside manner.” Josh and Grace don’t know if what they have can last. But in a town like Lucky Harbor, a lifetime of love starts with just one day…

Ohhh I just knew Grace Brooks and Dr. Josh Scott would steal my heart, make me melt and twist me up with JOY! I LOVED Forever and a Day and it definitely goes up in my top favorite books in the Lucky Harbor series. Grace is a go-getter kinda gal that had me rolling during her call waiting mix up between her rocket scientist mother and Dr. Josh - and I especially LOVED all of Josh's replies to her when she thought it was her mother on the line. I was literally rolling on the floor laughing. 
Dr. Josh Scott is an over worked father to his five year old son and his handicapped, but hilarious to boot 21 year old sister. Anna (the sister) is such a big character in this book for me and I enjoyed reading her part. She brought a lot to the story and was a great addition to the plot ... and the way Grace reaches out to her is amazing - she keeps it real! 
I also LOVE Josh's son Toby (ARF) he may not speak "English" too often, but when he does ... he too steals my heart! 
From the starting stages of their relationship I loved how they communicated, flirted and saw each other. Josh takes on everyone's problems and wants to take care of everyone around him - when really deep down he is the one that needs the taking care of.  And to come into his life is a smart, beautiful Grace that is in Lucky Harbor to start her life over and move on and finally prove to her BRAINY parents that she too can be something.. Josh just happens to be that SOMETHING she needs.


5 STARS to an amazing story from Jill Shalvis - not only did she capture my attention but Forever and Day captured my heart a little. In Forever and Day you not only get humor, romance and heat up the sheets-burning hot love scenes, but you get a story that makes you want to never put down the book! 

Jill Shalvis - At Last (Lucky Harbor Series Book #5)

 

 

HER LOVE HAS COME ALONG . . .
Amy Michaels loves her new life in Lucky Harbor. A waitress in the local diner, she's looking forward to her first weekend hike through the mountains. But when a wrong turn takes her off the trail, she finds herself up close and personal with forest ranger Matt Bowers. And even though she's tempted to kiss that sexy smile right off his face, she won't make the mistake of getting involved with the town heartthrob.

A former cop whose life went south, Matt doesn't let anyone get too close. But something about the feisty beauty caught his eye the moment he first saw her in the diner. After a hot night under a starry sky, Matt can't deny their attraction-or the fact that for the first time in a long time, he feels the stirrings of something more. Now it's up to Matt to help Amy see that, no matter what is in their past, together they can build a future in Lucky Harbor.

I was hoping to get more into this story in the Lucky Harbor series with At Last... but just couldn't find myself getting too fascinated with it. I liked Amy throughout the other stories as well as Matt, the sexy Forrest Ranger - but when their story actually came up.. I found it a bit boring. Don't get me wrong, there are some definite spicy scenes and cute moments - but it took me longer to read this book then it did the others. 

The journey Amy goes on to find the peace and heart like her deceased grandma did all those years ago, I found to be tiresome. There just weren’t enough WOW moments for them to fall in love, connect and/or really date. Unlike the Trager sisters and their love stories, or even Mallory and Ty’s.. they had so many moments that took your breath away, made you riveted to the story and want to keep reading … but with this, it just seemed to be the same thing over and over again for me.

I give this book 3.5 stars with some 4 star love scenes!

I can’t wait to read Dr. Josh’s story... There is so much there that has been building up for him and Grace that I think it will be a great story line.

Jill Shalvis - Lucky in Love (Lucky Harbor Series Book #4)

Mallory Quinn has had enough of playing it safe. As a nurse and devoted daughter, she takes care of everyone but herself. And as the local good girl, she's expected to date Mr. Right. But for once, she'd like to take a risk on Mr. Wrong. And who could be more wrong than Ty Garrison? The mysterious new guy in town has made it clear that he's only passing through, which suits Mallory just fine. Besides, his lean, hard body and sexy smile will give her plenty to remember once he's gone . . .
For the first time in his life, Ty can't bear to leave. Helping this sexy seductress-in-training walk on the wild side is making him desire things he shouldn?t?including leaving the military for good. As their just-for-fun fling becomes something more, Mallory and Ty wonder if they could really be this lucky in love. After all . . . anything can happen in a town called Lucky Harbor.

Take one sweet, innocent "goody" nurse and mix her with one bad ass, sexy and wild Navy Seal and what do you get.. a sexy, hot in your hands romance from once again my favorite author.. Jill Shalvis! OMG.. I loved Ty. Everything about his ways melted me, excited me and made me turning page after page to get more. Mysterious Cut Guy & Mallory had so much emotion, romantic chemistry in this story and so much humor and I loved every page of it. 

So far in 2013 I have read 61 books... yup, I'm that girl! And to be honest, the ones in the beginng - just weren't hitting the spot on my top favorites, or even close to it. BUT thanks to Jill Shalvis and some of my other favorite authors for bringing me out of my slump ... and thank you Lucky Harbor for having me OBSESSED. I recommend this series to everyone - what's not to love?

5 STARS all the way around!   

Jill Shalvis - Head Over Heels (Lucky Harbor Series Book# 3)

Free-spirited Chloe lives life on the edge. Unlike her soon-to-be married sisters, she isn't ready to settle into a quiet life running their family's newly renovated inn. But soon her love of trouble--and trouble with love-draws the attention of the very stern, very sexy sheriff who'd like nothing better than to tame her wild ways.

Suddenly Chloe can't take a misstep without the sheriff hot on her heels. His rugged swagger and his enigmatic smile are enough to make a girl beg to be handcuffed. For the first time, instead of avoiding the law, Chloe dreams of surrender. Can this rebel find a way to keep the peace with the straitlaced sheriff? Or will Chloe's colorful past keep her from a love that lasts . . . and the safe haven she truly wants in a town called Lucky Harbor?

Chloe Trager has been one of my absolute favoite characters so far in the Lucky Harbor series. I love her caring, hilarious and wild ways! She is the wild child of the sisters and speaks what she wants, whenever she wants... and in Head over Heels - she does it specifically to one sexy Sheriff. Sawyer wasn't big in any of the other books.. so there wasn't much of a build up for him, but ohh how he melts you anways when he does make an appearance. Book 3 was amazing for me and I loved the chemistry that set off between then, and although they tried to fight it - sometimes there is just no resisting! The sex was on fire for them, the sisters were as funny as ever and Chloe stole my heart... as well as Sawyer! I think this has definitely been my favorite of the series so far, BUT I look forward to all the stories to come... even though none of the soon to be heroines have made an appearance in any of the books, well Amy a little - so we shall see! 

5 STARS!  

Jill Shalvis - The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor Series Book #2)

Tara has a thousand good reasons not to return to the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Yet with her life doing a major crash-and-burn, anywhere away from her unfulfilled dreams and sexy ex-husband will do. As Tara helps her two sisters get their newly renovated inn up and running, she finally has a chance to get things under control and come up with a new plan for her life.

But a certain tanned, green-eyed sailor has his own ideas, such as keeping Tara hot, bothered . . . and in his bed. And when her ex wants Tara back, three is a crowd she can't control-especially when her deepest secret reappears out of the blue. Now Tara must confront her past and discover what she really wants. If she's lucky, she might just find that everything her heart desires is right here in Lucky Harbor

Tara and Ford's story was adorable, sweet and just enough sassy! I am a true fan of Jill Shalvis and all of her novels... everyone is so hard for me to put down and I always tend to finish them with in a day or two (and drive my husband wild with my non stop reading). Tara is a no push around girl, but to me seemed also very insecure. I loved her relationship with her sisters and her and Chloe's constant bantering. Ford is just a sexy character and I love how he loves to push Tara's buttons.. but also is so infatuated with her that the sex just steams out of the pages. I am LOVING Lucky Harbor and can't believe how long it's taken for me to purchase this series. 

5 STARS!!!  

Jill Shalvis - Simply Irresistable (Lucky Harbor Series Book #1)

In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend (her decision) and her job (so not her decision). But rather than drowning her sorrows in bags of potato chips, Maddie leaves L.A. to claim the inheritance left by her free-spirited mother--a ramshackle inn nestled in the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington.
Starting over won't be easy. Yet Maddie sees the potential for a new home and a new career--if only she can convince her two half-sisters to join her in the adventure. But convincing Tara and Chloe will be difficult because the inn needs a big makeover too.
The contractor Maddie hires is a tall, dark-haired hottie whose eyes--and mouth--are making it hard for her to remember that she's sworn off men. Even harder will be Maddie's struggles to overcome the past, though she's about to discover that there's no better place to call home than Lucky Harbor.

As usual.. Jill Shalvis brings us a steamy,sexy and funny romance novel. I have loved every novel of Jill Shalvis that I've read.. and am excited to continue reading the Lucky Harbor series. 

Maddie is an adorable "mousy" girl and finds herself in the arms of the sexy well rounded Jax. I loved Jax and his character.. he was open, up front, sexy and funny - my all around kind of guy. Maddie and him just fit perfectly and it was right from the start. I loved the downfalls of the book and the rough patches... One thing I really liked in the story line was there never was a moment, that pretty much every book has, that they get into a huge fight and break it off.. and most of the time over mis-communication. Yes, were there little things that got in the way - but nothing that totally rocked the boat... just the bed ;) 

I can't wait to start The Sweetest Thing and read Tara's story.. but I'm really looked forward to book #3 and reading about the wild sister! 

5 stars!!!