Title: Simply Irresistible
Author: Jill Shalvis
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Year Published: 2010
Number of Pages: 326 pages
Date Read: 1/15/2015
Publisher: Forever
Series: Lucky Harbor #1
Source: Library
Content Rating: Ages 18+ (Strong Language)
Source: Library
Content Rating: Ages 18+ (Strong Language)
Now I will admit that I had never read any of Jill Shalvis’ books before and it was
just luck that I happened to stumble upon Jill
Shalvis’ “Lucky Harbor” series, with the first book in the series being
called “Simply Irresistible!” This book was truly one of a kind when it
comes to contemporary romance and I had enjoyed it every second of the way!
Maddie Moore’s life was less than perfect since she had lost
her job and her boyfriend all at once after having a particularly horrible
day. So, when Maddie finds out that her
mother Phoebe Traeger had left her and her two half-sisters Chloe and Tara an
inheritance in the form of an inn, Maddie heads on over to Lucky Harbor and
meets up with her two sisters, who she had not seen for years. Not only is Maddie trying to bond with her
two sisters, but she also ends up meeting a mysterious and sexy man named Jax
Cullen and she instantly falls in love with him. But unfortunately, due to her past with her
abusive ex-boyfriend Alex, Maddie starts having trouble confessing her true
feelings for Jax, while at the same time, Jax is trying to figure out a way to
tell Maddie about his dark and troubled past.
Wow! For the first time in reading any of Jill Shalvis’ books, I have to say that
this book truly blew me away! Jill Shalvis has done a beautiful job
at writing a romance story about opening up yourself to your loved ones and trying
to enjoy life any way you can. I really
loved this message in this book because there were times in my own life where I
would have a rough time trying to do what I really want in a situation and
standing by that decision, no matter how everyone else feels about that
decision and Maddie’s experience in trying to think for herself really
connected with me throughout the story.
Probably the best things about this book were the characters themselves
as they were memorable and extremely relatable to anyone. I really enjoyed Maddie’s character as she is
shown to be extremely determined to stay in Lucky Harbor, despite so many odds
going up against her and I really loved the fact that she tries to get out of
her shy demeanor and actually take control of her own life. I loved the relationship that Maddie shares
with her two sisters Tara and Chloe, as they seem to have an extremely special
bond between each other and it is rare that I read a romance novel that not
only focuses on the romance of the lead characters, but also focuses on their siblings
and shows the importance of sibling relationships. I also loved both Tara and Chloe as they were
just as insecure as Maddie, but I loved the fact that they were willing to help
out Maddie in staying in Lucky Harbor, even if they wanted to leave Lucky
Harbor themselves and I really loved the humorous bantering between the three
sisters as they make me giggle every time they tease each other about various
things! But man, let us talk about the
hero of this story and that is none other than Jax Cullen himself! I seriously love Jax as he is sexy and witty
while also being caring and encouraging towards Maddie and I loved the way that
Jax supported Maddie throughout the story and tried to help her stand up for
herself. Also, the sexy scenes between
Maddie and Jax are definitely worth reading over and over again (oh Jax, you
wicked boy)!
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