Showing posts with label Cedar Ridge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cedar Ridge. Show all posts

Thursday, 14 July 2016

Review ~ Nobody But You (Cedar Ridge, #3) by Jill Shalvis

Goodreads Summary: 

SOMETIMES YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN…

After an overseas mission goes wrong, Army Special Forces officer Jacob Kincaid knows where he must go to make things right: back home to the tiny town of Cedar Ridge, Colorado. All he needs to scrub away his painful past is fresh mountain air, a lakeside cabin, and quiet solitude. But what he discovers is a gorgeous woman living on a boat at his dock.

Sophie Marren has nowhere else to go. She’s broke, intermittently seasick, and fighting a serious attraction to the brooding, dishy, I’m-too-sexy-for-myself guy who’s now claiming her dock. Something about Jacob’s dark intensity makes her want to tease—and tempt—him beyond measure. Neither one wants to give any ground . . . until they realize the only true home they have is with each other.

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My Review :

Nobody But You is the third instalment of Cedar Ridge series by Jill Shalvis. JS can create really nice and cute little towns with which you will fall in love. Same thing happened with me with this series. I fell in love with all the characters of the Kincaid family members in the first book itself and fell more in the second book. We don't meet Jacob earlier but we come to know of him in the previous books.

Jacob is Hudson's twin brother. And due to some arguments and different views of the world they separate and go different ways. Hudson stays with the family and Jacob ends up in the army. Jacob is now back after years of being away. And he doesn't know how to go back to his family. But on his first day back he meets our heroine who is trying to "park" her boat or moor it. And yes, she doesn't know anything about boats. But due to some circumstances she ends up on a boat.

Sophie Marren is a sweet woman who has been burned by her cheating ex husband. She is trying to get on with her life, which is turning out to be difficult as she gave everything up for her ex and in return she gets nothing. Sophie is very hard working and she never quits.

Jacob and Sophie have a great chemistry. They decide to live in the moment and enjoy each other's company and slowly they fall for each other without realising it and also not knowing what to do with it. Jacob has some trouble accepting his feelings for Sophie because he is scared of losing people due to some heart breaking incidents taking place when he was in the army. Sophie understood all that and didn't give up on Jacob easily and she made him feel better too by arranging some meet up for veterans at the resort in the end. That part was my favourite. Jacob also helps Sophie out a lot that was very sweet. While I liked their story but Hudson and Bailey remain my favourite couple. In fact, I liked Aidan and Lily's story better too.

Jacob has some difficulties going to his family in the beginning but in the end Kincaids make it work. He buys a cabin in the town and starts helping his family out with the resort stuff and he slowly becomes a part of the family. I loved how everybody in the family welcomes him with open arms and accept him without any doubts or resentment. They're all very sweet. I loved meeting all the previous characters.

Some of my favourite Quotes:


Not that she'd run here from the lake. Nope, the only time Sophie did any running was if a bear was chasing her, and that hardly ever happened.
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“He was a smart enough guy to get that she was the one for him. He was also smart enough to know that he was going to have to work his ass off for it.” 
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“I can't think in your presence."
"Why not?"
"Because looking at you is like..." She tossed up her hands. "It's like walking down the chips and cookie aisle at the grocery store. I can't resist you, and then I'll forget why you're bad for me.” 
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My Rating - 4 stars!


Sunday, 5 June 2016

Review ~ My Kind of Wonderful (Cedar Ridge, #2) by Jill Shalvis

Goodreads Summary: 

UNEXPECTED AND UNDENIABLE...

Bailey Moore has an agenda: skiing in the Rockies, exploring castles in Europe, ballroom dancing in Argentina. Now that she has a second lease on life, she's determined not to miss a thing. What she doesn't realize is that item #1 comes with a six-foot-one ski god hot enough to melt a polar ice cap. She doesn't want to miss out on him either, but Hudson Kincaid isn't the type of guy to love and let go. And as gorgeous as Cedar Ridge is, she's not planning to stick around.

As head of ski patrol at his family's resort, Hud thinks he's seen it all. But never has he run into someone like Bailey. She might look delicate, but her attitude is all firecracker. And her infectious joy touches something deep within him that he's been missing far too long. Now he'll just have to convince Bailey to take a chance on her biggest adventure yet . . . something rare and all kinds of wonderful.
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My Review :

There is no surprise now what I am going to say, like in every review of this author's book, I am going start off by saying, I freaking LOVE this author. Her writing, her personality, which you come to know, if you stalk *ahem* follow her on her social media and her blog, are awesome.  I can't get enough of this author. Thankfully she writes continuously even though she is behind the deadline everytime. You get books by her in every few month. So Thank you Jill Shalvis for awesome books and hopefully you continue on for a Long, long time. Now that my fangirling moment is over and if you are still reading this review, I will get on with it.

My Kind of Wonderful is the second instalment in Cedar Ridge trilogy. This book is a 5+ stars book for me. Never have I ever given that rating. Its just the characters spoke to me and the writing was amazing, I can't help it but give it a 5+ rating. But mostly the extra rating is for Bailey, our heroine.

Bailey Moore is a cancer surviving person, who went through all kinds of hell since her teenage years. Now that Bailey is on the road to the recovery and be cancer free, she wants to live life to the fullest. She wants to go skiing, explore castles and all kinds of stuff which are there in her agenda.
She inspired me a lot. She decides that all this time she was dying, she wants to live now. And she does. Her personality is so good. She loves with an open heart. In fact she does everything with an open heart. The way she takes on with her life after cancer, and she doesn't let that control her life. She appears thin and frail but is so strong willed and is fighting to live. That is why, she is my favourite heroine and the extra stars are for her.

Meet Hudson Kincaid, he is a six-foot-one ski god hot enough to melt a polar ice cap. But he is also suffering because his twin is gone and he blames himself. He is a brooding guy who doesn't remember when was the last time he smiled and he does that immediately when he sees Bailey. Between being a cop and a skii patrol, and looking after the resort their father left them with a ton of debt, he is a very busy guy. But he makes time for his mother who is suffering from Alzheimer's, and to keep tabs on his twin.

Hudson has never met anybody who is as delicate yet has the strongest will and is a firecracker like Bailey. He instantly realizes that Bailey touches something deep within him. And is ready to explore. He is also one of favourite heroes, because the way he was with Bailey was just amazing. He doesn't treat her like others do, some fragile human being.They immediately fall for each other but are too stubborn to admit it. And then there are some misunderstandings and snow storm between them but in the end they come out stronger than ever.

“The thought of you leaving and staying away made me want to drop to my knees,” he said. “How’s that for someone who doesn’t care? It’s been three days, twelve hours, and six minutes without you.” She blinked. “You kept track of the minutes?” “No, I made that part up,” he said. “I was trying to load the evidence in my favor.”

The rest of the characters from the first book are there. They are hilarious. Every one of them. Aidan, Gray, Kenna, Lily and Penny. All of them have a piece to offer ready at their hands. I can't get enough of their commentary. I have to put them in this review. So here you go:

“I got held up by the storm but went after you as soon as I could. You’d left this huge Bailey-size hole in my heart, but the storm—it was the only thing that could’ve stopped me.” “Oh, good save,” Gray muttered. “Makes up for him being so slow on the uptake.” Penny smacked Gray lightly on the chest. “Shh. And it wouldn’t hurt you to be taking notes here, Mr. Not Romantic. You might actually learn something.”
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“In our offices,” he said, “everything that has to be done each week goes up on a scheduling wall, which inevitably starts a fight over who’s going to do what, so we started a new thing this year. We throw darts for the chores.
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“Go big or go home. That was the Kincaid way.” 

The reason why Jill Shalvis's books are all kinds of wonderful is because she makes them realistic with a touch of drama. Not everyone is out for your blood or is a villian. Not always there's a third person in the story. She makes characters nice and realistic, with a hint of dramatic flare to them and that makes you like them.

Some of my favourite Quotes:


“Oh boy. “Aren’t you afraid that might express personal interest?” 
His smile was a little naughty. “I’ve had my tongue down your throat. I’m pretty sure I’ve already expressed personal interest.” 
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“I took one look at you,” Hud said to Bailey, “and control went flying out the window. You tore down the brick wall around my heart one smile at a time.” 
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“Don't worry about whether you can do it, Bailey Bean. Just pretend you can. Pretend enough and it becomes real.” 
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“That’s just life. There’s good and there’s bad. My happiness and safety won’t come from having a man. It comes from me.” 
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“When it comes to you?
Hell no…
With you I’m so far out of my league, I can’t even see the league.”
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“She stared at him and nodded. "Yes, you're right."
He cocked his head as if he couldn't hear her. "What was that?"
"You're right." She gave him a little push and he had to laugh.
"I heard you the first time," he admitted. "I just like the way that sentence sounds on your tongue.” 
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My Rating - 5 + stars!

Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Waiting on Wednesday #19 ~ Nobody But You (Cedar Ridge, #3) by Jill Shalvis


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: Nobody But You (Cedar Ridge, #3)
 Author:  Jill Shalvis
Genre:  Adult, Contemporary Romance, Military
Publication Date:  March 29th, 2016

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Goodreads Summary-

SOMETIMES YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN…

After an overseas mission goes wrong, Army Special Forces officer Jacob Kincaid knows where he must go to make things right: back home to the tiny town of Cedar Ridge, Colorado. All he needs to scrub away his painful past is fresh mountain air, a lakeside cabin, and quiet solitude. But what he discovers is a gorgeous woman living on a boat at his dock.

Sophie Marren has nowhere else to go. She’s broke, intermittently seasick, and fighting a serious attraction to the brooding, dishy, I’m-too-sexy-for-myself guy who’s now claiming her dock. Something about Jacob’s dark intensity makes her want to tease—and tempt—him beyond measure. Neither one wants to give any ground . . . until they realize the only true home they have is with each other. 

I'm waiting because...

I love Jill Shalvis, I have mentioned that only thousand and more times and I loved the previous books in this series so naturally cannot wait for it.

What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Waiting on Wednesday #16 ~ My Kind of Wonderful (Cedar Ridge, #2) by Jill Shalvis


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: My Kind of Wonderful (Cedar Ridge, #2)
 Author:  Jill Shalvis
Genre:  Adult, Romance, Contemporary
Publication Date:  December 22nd, 2015

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Goodreads Summary-

UNEXPECTED AND UNDENIABLE...

Bailey Moore has an agenda: skiing in the Rockies, exploring castles in Europe, ballroom dancing in Argentina. Now that she has a second lease on life, she's determined not to miss a thing. What she doesn't realize is that item #1 comes with a six-foot-one ski god hot enough to melt a polar ice cap. She doesn't want to miss out on him either, but Hudson Kincaid isn't the type of guy to love and let go. And as gorgeous as Cedar Ridge is, she's not planning to stick around.

As head of ski patrol at his family's resort, Hud thinks he's seen it all. But never has he run into someone like Bailey. She might look delicate, but her attitude is all firecracker. And her infectious joy touches something deep within him that he's been missing far too long. Now he'll just have to convince Bailey to take a chance on her biggest adventure yet . . . something rare and all kinds of wonderful.

I'm waiting because...

I liked the first book in the series, we meet the hero in the first book itself and I really liked him plus I love Jill Shalvis, so no doubt I'm waiting for this book badly.

What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

Review ~ Second Chance Summer (Cedar Ridge #1)

Goodreads Summary: 

RESCUE ME

Cedar Ridge, Colorado, is famous for crisp mountain air, clear blue skies, and pine-scented breezes. And it's the last place Lily Danville wants to be. But she needs a job, and there's an opening at the hottest resort in her hometown. What has her concerned is the other hot property in Cedar Ridge: Aidan Kincaid-firefighter, rescue worker, and heartbreaker. She never could resist that devastating smile . . .

The Kincaid brothers are as rough and rugged as the Rocky Mountains they call home. Aidan has always done things his own way, by his own rules. And never has he regretted anything more than letting Lily walk out of his life ten years ago. If anyone has ever been in need of rescuing, she has. What she needs more than anything are long hikes, slow dances, and sizzling kisses. But that can only happen if he can get her to give Cedar Ridge-and this bad boy-a second chance . . .

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My Review :

Second Chance Summer is the first book of Jill Shalvis's new series, Cedar Ridge. As I keep saying it that I love Jill Shalvis, there was no surprise when I picked this book as soon as it was released. And it was indeed a great read!

Jill Shalvis has a knack of creating these perfect, adorable towns. Like Lucky Harbor, I fell in love with this town Cedar Ridge based in Colorado.

Lily Danville has returned to Cedar Ridge after a decade. When some tragic occur accidents in her life Lily can't cope up with those and she gives up living in the town and goes to San Diego. When she runs into trouble there and is out of job, after ten years she is forced to return to Cedar Ridge as her friend Jonathan offers her a job. 

Aidan Kincaid is a firefighter and volunteers for the local Search-and-Rescue team. He lives with his family in his family's Cedar Ridge Resort. The resort is struggling so he and his brothers are doing everything to save the family resort. He is very protective of his family. Aidan always had a thing for Lily but when she left town abruptly he was hurt, so when she returns to town, he tries to keep his distance from her and not get too emotionally involved but he can't stop himself from wanting to help and protect Lily.

Lily always had a crush on Aidan but due to some misunderstandings, she wants to keep distance but it doesn't happen that way of course. Her encounters with Aidan are pretty funny too. But they have great chemistry and so they can't stay away from each other. After some communication everything works out in the end.

I loved the story. Aidan and Lily were great, I quite liked Aidan's family as well. It was a great start to the series. I am looking forward to the next book. If you are looking for a Jill Shalvis book to read, Second Chance Summer is for you.

Some of my favourite quotes:

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“He remembered kissing her… falling for her.

Then how she’d left the mountain without looking back, forgetting about him with shocking, heartbreaking ease.

Now she was back. And she’d kissed him like maybe she hadn’t forgotten him after all...” 

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“You’re not a job to me, Lily. Not even close. You’re more. And I think I’m more to you too. I think it’s not that you don’t feel anything, it’s that you feel too much. I scare you.” 

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“There were some men who just knew how to kiss, the kind of kiss that could send a woman reeling. The kind of kiss that could take away problems and awareness and … and everything. The kind of kiss that could shatter her into a trillion little pieces. The kind of kiss that somehow both calmed her body and soul even as it wound her up for more. Aidan was that kind of kisser.” 

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My Rating - 5 stars!