Sweet Little Lies (Heartbreaker Bay, #1)

by Jill Shalvis

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This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.


I had never heard of Jill Shalvis until I saw an Instagram picture with stacks of books by Jill Shalvis. That's when I became interested in her work. I noticed Nick (she's the reason I'm requesting too much and spending money on books) gave it a great rating. Since an eARC had already been sent to me, I immediately started it.

Pru went through a tragic event in her life where her parents died and many others suffered as well. Pru decides to give back to all who were affected by this accident. While doing that, she moved to a new neighborhood where she officially meets Finn, the owner of a pub. Pru tells herself she should stay away, but she cannot resist the incredible man that is Finn.

Let me get out of the way what I didn't like so we can focus on all the good things this book has. I had problems with Pru and the way she would talk to Thor, her little and lazy dog. I know we treat dogs like any loved one, but Pru took it to another level that had me a little worried for her sanity. Besides that, Pru is a great character. I love that she is very selfless, always putting others before herself.

Finn has carried a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. He had to grow up quickly when his father passed away in an accident and his mother took off. When that happened, Finn was already 21, but his brother was only 14 years old. Finn did everything he could to help out his brother and continue raising him while trying to keep them alive. Just knowing this information, I knew Finn would be a character I would love. He could have taken the easy route and give his brother to the system, yet he didn't He manned up and took care of both of them, struggling to do so. His life is finally stable, but he still doesn't have time to get into a serious relationship, but maybe a certain woman could change his mind when a dart literally pierces his chest.

"You going to teach me how to have fun, Pru?"

I loved the connection and obvious chemistry that Pru and Finn had from the start. Some of their interaction had me laughing, while others had me swooning. Their romance and witty banter is so believable and adorable. I loved when Pru named herself "fun-whisperer", which had me laughing so hard and it's where everything started for this beautiful couple.

I'm so in love with the secondary characters and I can't wait for each one of them to have their own book. Finn's and Pru's friends felt more like family than anything. I loved how close they are and how they are there for each other no matter what.

Overall, Sweet Little Lies is a very romantic and fun-filled story, a great start to a new series! The sneak peek for the second book has me so giddy!

I received an eARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.