About That Kiss
By Jill Shalvis
Publisher: Avon
Release Date: January 23, 2018
Reviewed by Janga
Reviewed by Janga
Joe grew up poor and rough, doing what he
needed to do after his mother’s death to take care of his younger sister,
Molly, and his father, a veteran suffering from severe PTSD, even when it was
illegal. Enforced military enlistment turned his life around, but he is still a
lone wolf, devoted to his family but leery of romantic relationships that
involve more than the moment. Despite the example of his friend and boss Archer
Hunt and Elle Wheaten (Accidentally on
Purpose), Joe is a skeptic when it comes to love, and he is not happy that
he can’t get Kylie Masters out of his mind—or his heart.
As Joe and Kylie work together to solve
the mystery of the penguin and an increasing threat to Kylie, the chemistry
between them grows more explosive and more difficult to resist. Can these two
make peace with their pasts and learn to trust their feelings for one another?
About That Kiss is the fifth
entry in Shalvis’s popular Heartbreaker Bay series. It has the humor, the
tribal connections, and the sizzle that have been trademarks of this series and
of Shalvis’s romances generally. Kylie is smart and independent with an
appealing vulnerability balanced by a healthy sense of self-worth. Joe is
strong, tough, and more comfortable with actions than with words. They are an
engaging couple, and the supporting characters, particularly Molly Malone, add
interest and winsomeness to the story.
Chasing Christmas
Eve,
the novel that preceded this one, was my favorite in the series. Perhaps that
is why I found this one a bit of a letdown. It has all the right ingredients,
but I just never felt the connection that Shalvis at her best evokes. The romantic comedy-suspense mix seemed a bit
off to me. I found myself more interested in what is the setup for the story of
Molly and Lucas than in the central romance. Regardless, the magnetism of the
Heartbreaker Bay core group is still potent, and canine lovers will be charmed
by Kylie’s dog, Vinnie. Family dynamics also add appeal. If you are a fan of
the Heartbreaker Bay series, you will not want to miss this one. If you are new
to the series, other novels are probably better entry points. Book 6, Slow Winter Nights, Molly and Lucas’s
story, will be released in September 2018, another Heartbreaker Bay Christmas
story. That one is definitely high on my TBR list.
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I have not read any stories from this series but always enjoy a story with a dog in it.
ReplyDeleteI loved The Trouble With Mistletoe with Willa and Keane. Willa is so sassy and has such a big heart while Keane is so guarded but gets major points for being a reader and taking over the care of Pita even though he didn't want to take in his aunt's cat! And their banter, left me chuckling and laughing.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this series but her books are always enjoyable reads!
ReplyDeleteI have not read any of this series yet.
ReplyDeleteThis series sounds captivating and special.
ReplyDeleteThis series sounds good - have not read any.
ReplyDeleteKaren T.
I've read them all but this one..On my tbr list!!!
ReplyDeletePatricia Bennett Barber
I haven't read this series, but I have read a couple of her books in the animal series. I've enjoyed what I've read, but I haven't read anything else yet.
ReplyDeleteThough I haven't read books from this series, I have read books from this author. Always enjoy the humor.
ReplyDeleteI have Chasing Christmas Eve on my Kindle. I have just begun to be a fan of Ms Shalvis. I like books with humor in them and she provides that for me. I will need to get About that Kiss next.
ReplyDeleteI have 4 books in this series but haven't started reading it yet. I do love how she writes with a sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteI have been reading this series. Great so far! She has writes with humor and great friend relationships along with the romance. This book is on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI've read her older series
ReplyDeletedenise
I haven't read all of them despite owning them but I'll go with Willa & Keane. I love her series and how she interweaves her characters between the books.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the Heartbreaker Bay series yet, but I did love Jill's Lucky Harbor series.
ReplyDeleteJill is one of my favorite contemporary authors so it's super hard to pick a favorite from the Heartbreaker Bay series but I'm going with Accidentally On Purpose. From the unresolved tension between the big bad alpha Archer and the ever capable Ellie to catching up with the rest of the gang, it was just another fun read!
ReplyDeleteI love Jill's books and her funny blog, but I have not read any of this series yet.
ReplyDeleteI do like Jill's books. But have not read any of this series.
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