My Kind of Wonderful (Cedar Ridge, #2) by Jill Shalvis Series: Cedar Ridge #2
Published by Grand Central Publishing on December 22nd 2015
Genres: Romance
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
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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.
Guys! I cannot believe that as a lover of romances that it took me this long to pick up a Jill Shalvis book. No, really, I am quite embarrassed. Once I read My Kind of Wonderful, which of course I was unable to put down, I have crowned Jill my new Queen of Romance.
Jill’s writing in romance is exactly what I crave. I love the humor, I love the banter and I absolutely adore the quirky characters that dig their way into your heart.
Bailey and Hudson were the main characters of this book, though the rest of the Kincaid clan pops up in the book - with the exception of Jacob. Hudson was wonderful, even if he does come with a bit of baggage. He feels terrible about what happened between him and his brother Jacob and feels completely and utterly responsible for his mother and her state of mind. Between taking care of his mother, worrying about the whereabouts of his twin brother and taking care of the resort - Hud has no space for anyone in his heart.
Bailey was fantastic. She is a cancer survivor who has a list of things she wants to do in life, especially since she is now free of cancer. She is hired to paint a mural for the Kincaids at the resort, where she runs into Hud. The attraction between the two is crackling, and no sooner do they start a small fling, that quickly develops into something more, a lot more than either of them are willing to admit.
This book was quite a ride. The interaction between the Kincaid clan alone just made the entire journey worthwhile. The way they pick on each other is both endearing and amusing. There is a lot of love there, even if for the most part they are all step-brother’s and sisters. The Kincaids significant others fit into the series perfectly. The book made me laugh, it brought joy into my heart and had me completely hooked. I am now looking forward to more from Jill and I will be reading the books that I have missed out on.
I so need to read more of this author! This sounds perfect for me and I do think I need to seek out more of her books as well.
I put it off for such a long time myself so i know the feeling heh
Great review Lily and I love the new look for your blog, so darn pretty!
Thank you Ali <3
Ohhh I love Jill Shalvis! I haven’t tried this series yet, though. It sounds like something I could enjoy!
so far it’s been a really great series! but I love the Kincaid clan.
I really need to pick up another of her books. I love that you mentioned the humor. That’s always a favorite element in a romance.
oh yes thats something that this series did not lack XD i loved it
I still need to pick up a Jill Shalvis book! I don’t know what I am waiting for everyone loves her books! Great review!
if you like romance and humor you should, most of this series has been a lighter read
ohmygosh, you sound so excited about this! I shall have to check this author out — I have to confess, this is my first book of hers I’ve seen a review of!
really? o.o heh if you like romance and humor you should!
I fully agree with you, Lily. Shalvis is always spot-on for me, too. The humor, the banter, the sexy times. It all just works really well. I’m happy you enjoyed this one.
😀 i cannot wait to see what else she has in store for me, i do wish I picked it up sooner.
One day I’ll really have to try this author. Everyone is loving her work!
she is pretty good at romance <3
I read the third book and loved it, I need to go back. But right now I am working on her new series. Too many books, too little time and all that! You’ve got me excited to play catch up!
I really want to read Jacob’s story I hope I find time for it, heh she has a lot
I love Shalvis so much! I haven’t read this series yet but I’m sure I’ll get to it eventually!!!
she has so many of them. I hope I finish this one before diving to another, but it might not happen that way heh
I should read more Shalvis 🙂
she’s good 😀
I am the say way, I was just saying yesterday that this is an author I need to try.
I hope you like her if you do 🙂
It took me forever to pick up a JIll Shalvis book, too, and I kicked my butt the night I finished!!! What took me sooo long??? She IS awesome and so funny. Right now I’m reading the Heartbreakers Bay (err, I think it’s called that) that she just started with Avon/HarperCollins. I think I have some old ones of hers, too. *head desk*
Great review!
heh thats how I felt. I have The Trouble with Mistletoe in front of me which I think is the second book in the Heartbreaker’s series >.< once again will be reading out of order, heh
I’ve never read anything by this author, but I’m glad you enjoyed it so much! 😀
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thank you 🙂
This has been a great series! And it’s not even her best series I don’t think. lol Definitely try those Lucky Harbor ones. Gosh those were good. Glad to see you enjoyed your first!
I think I have the first few books of the Lucky Harbor ones, I definitely own quite a few I have not opened yet 🙁
I haven’t tried Shalvis. I have to remedy that regardless if her books are solid fives or passable threes. I’ve only heard great things about her romance novels.
I’m sure experiences will vary, but it’s worth a shot 🙂
Haven’t read this one but I finally just finished up my first book by her 😀 Need to get more!!
right? thats how I felt
I read the first book of this series and LOVED it so much. I need to read this one though. But I agree. she writes some great romances out there. I love how sweet and fun they are.
wasn’t Aidan amazing! I read Hud’s book, cannot wait to read Jacobs
I just finished my second Jill Shalvis book and I am hooked on her humor, friends and lovers. They are all so wonderful!
and the dynamics between family members, it all just works!
I’m thrilled to see that you enjoyed this one Lily, I actually started my first ever book by Shalvis the other day too, I really was enjoying the romance she had written too, I of course got side tracked by other books, but really need to make the time to get back to that book and more of her others soon! Great review! 🙂
Jill Shalvis is an author I want to try, I’ve heard many good things. Maybe I’ll start with this series! I love the sound of a cancer survivor embracing life and love. Wonderful review, Lily! 🙂
I’ve only read her Heartbreaker’s Bay series but I need more! She’s such a great author! I have to check out this series for sure.
Genesis @ Latte Nights Reviews