Review: Christmas in Lucky Harbor by Jill Shalvis

I’m excited to fill you in on my Christmas read.  I had left a message on Goodreads.com and Facebook for advice on my choice, yet I discovered Jill Shalvis’ Christmas in Lucky Harbor on my own.  And a fabulous discovery it turned out to be.

Maddie and her two estranged sisters inherit a run-down Inn located in Lucky Harbor, Washington. 

All gung-ho to start anew, Maddie gladly leaves LA and her abusive husband for the possibility of a new career.  She’ll have plenty of time to pursue the remodeling of the old Victorian building and property since men have no place in her heart.

And then he comes along.  Actually, Maddie nearly runs Jax off the road.  Jax has eye-popping good looks along with many talents.  She finds this out by leaving an intoxicated message for a contractor to “master her remodeling.”  Guess who the contractor is!

With tingling and twitching “parts,” Maddie ignores the chemistry and shows her best side while she tries to run him off, such as her ability to burp the alphabet commonly practiced in the mirror.

With a constant smile and frequent chuckles, I read on to see how their parade of true personalities could possibly pull Maddie and Jax in the same direction. 

Fun, sexy, and a book that will make you late for bedtime!    

Dawn

Review: Get A Clue by Jill Shalvis

Jill Shalvis brings her readers into the honeymoon suite complete with the mounds of snow in the Sierras and a log cabin resort.  That’s where the normalcy of this honeymoon ends.

Almost wed Breanne, I say that because she was left at the altar, is determined to take advantage of the mountain resort reserved for the honeymoon because she deserves it; even if she didn’t get married.

When she barely arrives in a blizzard, she’s not sure the worst has happened yet.  She finds Cooper, a very hot and burned-out cop, in her room.  The last thing she wants is another man to deal with.  Let alone that the electricity is out and she’s terrified of the dark.  Sounds like a preposterous fear to wreck a vacation, but there’s more.  A dead body and the whole resort staff and guests are suspects.

This is a fun story to spend your time with.  The characters were endearing, full of personality, and full of kooky conflicts.  At the beginning, I had also wondered how Breanne could possibly have a happily ever after considering her current love life.  Maybe it’s her slightly naïve and blundering moments that finally work for her. 

Take a peek and I’m sure you’ll be cheering for Breanne and Cooper.