Series: Cedar Ridge #1
Genres: Contemporary, Contemporary Women, Fiction, Romance
Published by Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: June 30th 2015
Pages: 368
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RESCUE MECedar 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 . . .
In Second Chance Summer, Shalvis introduces us to a brand new series, a new community, and a new family to fall in love with. This book definitely lives up to the high expectations I have for Shalvisβ work and I want Aidan for my new book boyfriend.
This new adventure take us to Cedar Ridge, CO where we meet the Kincaid family, an irreverent group that is impossible not to like. We specifically meet Aidan, the second oldest, a true Alpha, manβs man and real hero. We also meet Lily, a wounded bird that has come home after a 10 year absence. Lily and Aidan knew each other in high school and had a budding romance before tragedy struck and sent her leaving town. A professional disaster has brought her home even though itβs the last place she wants to be.
Elements of Second Chance Summer are classic Shalvis and there are no real surprises in the book, but the approach is fresh enough that it doesnβt feel repetitive. I loved that Aidan so obviously still cared about Lily and looked after her even when she was trying to push him away. His care taker personality was refreshing and unexpected given his career choices and family history. Lilyβs personal growth was sweet to watch. She came back to town with so many issues to deal with and she was able to do that and find her happy.
This was a quick read, well written, and fun. My first visit to Cedar Ridge was a great trip and I am looking forward to coming back to see what the other Kincaid siblings are up to next.
Elizabeth
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