Reviewed by Leigha on
Considering how much romance I’ve read in the past, it’s sad to say I’ve never read Jill Shalvis before. Full of family, friendships, and small town life, this novel is absolutely delightful. Quinn is a vibrant protagonist. Her humor in awkward situations and her sassy responses are wonderful! She is my new best friend. Her romance with Mick happens quicker than I like, but their connection is strong. The other characters are just as unique and sassy as Quinn herself.
The plot took me by surprise. So many things happen in such a short time span. I do wish more time passed in the story rather than only a month or two, but the author does a great job ensuring the character’s growths with themselves and each other never feel rushed. It also had some magical realism, an unexpected fun part of the novel.
While the characters drew me into the story, the setting drew me into the series. Wildstone is not a haven of perfection as it faces economic depression. Its imperfections drew me into the story just as much as Nora Robert’s perfect small town settings. I’ll definitely be checking out the second book in the series.
tl;dr A sweet romance with a sassy, fun protagonist and an imperfect small town setting.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 20 November, 2017: Finished reading
- 20 November, 2017: Reviewed