Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis

Rainy Day Friends (Wildstone, #2)

by Jill Shalvis

Rainy Day Friends is the second Wildstone novel from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis, a moving story of heart, loss, betrayal and friendship, for fans of Susan Mallery, Kristan Higgins and Robyn Carr.

It's time to learn to trust again... Six months after her husband's death, it's hard to imagine anything could deepen Lanie Jacobs' sense of pain and loss. But then she discovers she isn't the only one grieving his passing. A serial adulterer, he left behind several other women who also believed they were his legally wedded wife.

Desperate to make a fresh start, Lanie impulsively takes a job at the family-run Capriotti Winery. At first, she feels like an outsider among the boisterous Capriottis but slowly comes to feel like she belongs, especially when Mark Capriotti, a gruffly handsome Air Force veteran turned deputy sheriff, manages to wind his way into Lanie's cold, broken heart.

Everything is going well for her, until the arrival of River Brown. The fresh-faced twenty-one year old seems as sweet as they come...until her dark secrets come to light - secrets that could destroy the new life Lanie's only just begun to build.

Return to Wildstone in Lost and Found Sisters and The Good Luck Sister and check out Jill's warm, funny Heartbreaker Bay novels, visit gorgeous Cedar Ridge, spellbinding Lucky Harbor or experience some Animal Magnetism in Sunshine, Idaho in Jill's other unforgettable series.

Reviewed by Lorelei's Lit Lair on

4 of 5 stars

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Today I finished reading Rainy Day Friends by Jill Shalvis and I really enjoyed it! It’s the second book in the series, but it stands alone well. I haven’t read the first book-Lost and Found Sisters yet. I hope to squeeze it in.
Rainy Day Friends is a story about loss, betrayal, family, friendships and love. What I liked most about this story is the Capriotti Family. Lanie can’t deny the attraction she feels for Mark, and he’s charmed by her, too. Their chemistry is off the charts. He will likely be one of your favorite heroes. While Lanie is trying to overcome her husband’s betrayal, I felt more connected to Mark’s struggles and also River’s. There’s humor, quirky family members and adorable ones, too. You may even tear up in some tender scenes, as I did.
This story flowed well, and kept me engaged until the very end. I did on occasions want to shake Lanie, but I guess that’s part of her not trusting and feeling she doesn’t deserve to find love again. I was all for Mark and rooting for him to overcome his own person struggles and find his happiness.
I received an advance reader copy from the publisher for an honest review.

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