Lucky Harbor, Book 2
Synopsis: Two Men Are One Too Many . . .
Tara has a thousand good reasons not to return to the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington. Yet with her life doing a major crash-and-burn, anywhere away from her unfulfilled dreams and sexy ex-husband will do. As Tara helps her two sisters get their newly renovated inn up and running, she finally has a chance to get things under control and come up with a new plan for her life.
But a certain tanned, green-eyed sailor has his own ideas, such as keeping Tara hot, bothered . . . and in his bed. And when her ex wants Tara back, three is a crowd she can’t control-especially when her deepest secret reappears out of the blue. Now Tara must confront her past and discover what she really wants. If she’s lucky, she might just find that everything her heart desires is right here in Lucky Harbor.
Review: I have not read many Jill Shalvis novels yet, but I have always heard a lot of good things about them. I had a really good time with the first volume of the Lucky Harbor series following Maddie and I was looking forward to following Tara this time.
We could have had a little glimpse of this character in the first novel and I was curious to discover her story. Tara and Ford did not necessarily have an easy story 17 years ago and with the fear of being hurt once again, our heroine prefers to avoid him and tries to live her life by managing her business with her sisters. Yet, nothing happens as expected, when finally her ex-husband arrives in town to win her back and that she tries to give Ford another chance. What to say when two men are fighting for her while the city has fun by making bets and polls to find out which one she will choose. It is not easy and yet Tara could be carried away by her feelings. But that’s not all, as her heart is moved when her daughter, Mia, whom she had abandoned younger, arrives in town to reconnect with her two parents whom she never met.
It was really touching to see Tara with her daughter and to make her understand that abandoning her was not easy. Their exchanges are initially awkward but a link is finally created between the two for our greatest pleasure. We will also follow, as I said, the choices of our heroine in relation to the man she would like to have in her life even if we understand her mistrust after all that she has endured.
We find Chloe and Maddie to our delight as we discover what they had become in this second volume and I really enjoyed learning more about them. This volume begins to tell us the story of the next novel between Chloe and Sawyer and I confess that I am curious to see what will happen for both. The three sisters are very different but they have all been hurt by life and I really want to see how Chloe will get away with it! A very good second volume to the height of the first!
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
I’m very happy you keep enjoying Shalvis’ novels, Melliane, especially because I know I keep pushing her books to anyone who will listen to me 🙂
I almost want to read The Sweetest Thing again, because Tara and Ford’s story was really very sweet 🙂
Great review!
Melliane
yes thanks for keeping telling me it was good
blodeuedd
Awww she always has the sweetest covers
Melliane
right?
Keertana @ Ivy Book Bindings
I love these books! So glad you enjoyed this one and fantastic review!
Sophia Rose
Whew! Tara does have quite the situation there. Glad it was a good one for you. I still haven’t read much of her books, but I know they are great the way so many already love them. Nice review, Melliane!
Melliane
I need to try more too
Cindy
I love the cover! Great review, I like the sound of this one.
Nadene
I love Jill Shalvis. I have not had the chance to read this series as yet, but I am getting there. Great review 🙂
Melliane
it’s a nice one
kimbacaffeinate
This series is on my list. I think I read book 3 or 4. I need to know what happens to Tara.
Melliane
I want book 3 now
kindlemom1
This is such a fun author, I really need to read more of her books.
LilyElement Book Reviews
I need to try this series by her 🙂
Mary Kirkland
I really need to read her books. Everyone keeps saying they are good and they do sounds really good.
Melliane
right?
Melissa (Books and Things)
I still haven’t read this author and I don’t have a good reason other than time. I do need to pick one up and I do think I’ll make sure this series is on my wishlist.
Melliane
I’m sure you’ll like her novels too
Carole Rae
I haven’t heard of this series! But it sounds really good and they deserve a HEA.
anna @ herding cats & burning soup
Aw yay! I’m so glad you’re enjoying these. I loved this one. I didn’t think I would like book 3 but it totally had me smitten. Hope you enjoy it!
Melliane
someone told me that booki 3 is the best
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Probably not the genre for me, but it sounds like a very sweet read 🙂
Christy LoveOfBooks
Ahhhhhhh I have got to read her books already!!
Silvia
I’m starting to feel like I’m the only one who still has to read any of her works . . . Nevertheless, I’ll remedy to that soon, Lexxie did a pretty good job convincing me as well, lol Glad you loved this one! 🙂
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
Awww. Sounds like a cute read. 🙂
Melanie Simmons @mlsimmons
I’ve got to try this author. I keep hearing such amazing things. I read the reviews and they look so good. I swear I will try her one day.
Sharon
I really love this series! I’m pleased to see that you enjoyed this.
A lovely review!
Sharon – Obsession with Books