Animal Attraction (Animal Magnetism, #2)

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Animal Attraction (Animal Magnetism #2)

by Jill Shalvis (Goodreads Author)

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Jade Bennett couldn't be happier to escape her past for the quiet ranching town of Sunshine, Idaho. Plus, there's nothing like working for veterinarian Dell Connelly. And though Dell has no intention of settling down, Jade's strength and sass are enticements no red-blooded male can resist.

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Published October 4th 2011 by Berkley

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Oct 05, 2011 Saly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: rom-contemporary, single-titles

Every-time I pick up a Jill Shalvis contemporary, I don't think she can do any better, after all how high can I keep my expectations but I am proved wrong and man am I so glad for it.

Animal Attraction is the second book based in Sunshine, Idaho and this time our yummy hero is Dell, animal and woman whisperer and part owner of the vet clinic Bell Haven. And we get Jade, the one who runs their life and office ever since she showed up eighteen month ago, without any references and a look in the eye...more Every-time I pick up a Jill Shalvis contemporary, I don't think she can do any better, after all how high can I keep my expectations but I am proved wrong and man am I so glad for it.

Animal Attraction is the second book based in Sunshine, Idaho and this time our yummy hero is Dell, animal and woman whisperer and part owner of the vet clinic Bell Haven. And we get Jade, the one who runs their life and office ever since she showed up eighteen month ago, without any references and a look in the eye, Adam and Dell see in animals who have been hurt.

I enjoyed the whole pacing of the book, not even one word felt un-intentional for and the sexual tension as usual was off the charts, so much so that I wanted these two to just jump each other, before they do we do get some toe-melting kisses.

Dell doesn't let people close atleast not that many and who can blame him, mother walked off, dad died, went from foster homes to foster home and got beaten up for being small, until Sol, where Brady, Adam and Dell found something worthwhile, then Sol died as well. Dell has found a niche for himself now, animals, he loves them but as far his relationship record goes, that's not so great, he loves women and they him in turn but he doesn't give them a chance to hurt him.

Dell and Jade have been circling around each other ever since she came to work and now she's about to leave and go back to her life in Chicago. Like Dell, Jade is good at building boundaries, none of them know about her life or what happened but despite all her efforts all of them have managed to become a part of her life.

I loved the whole book and the entire cast, Adam was a hoot, constantly walking in on Dell and Jade at the worst times, like after that sweaty self-defense lesson, I wanted to scream like Dell there with frustration. I do sense something brewing between Adam and Holly and can't wait for those fire-works. We get Lilah and Brady time as well, which I loved.

I enjoyed the big brother role Adam played, he talked to Jade and even Dell as well and made them think through his snarky humor. Dell was good at protecting himself but when it came to Jade he didn't have any defenses and he helped her overcome her fears and then feared she won't need him anymore. He had such a big heart and even when his mother hurt him so much, he was still there for her. I wanted to hug him so bad and tell him hey stop Jade from leaving and also tell Jade to open up, that guy is great and you need to TALK. See, how invested I was in the book?

The book wasn't just about the relationship but about all of them, about Jade finally finding herself, after a robbery in Chicago made her question her place in life, about finally confronting her fears and learning to tackle them through Dell. The beauty was that both of them helped each other while thinking they didn't. Jade and Dell were totally wonderful for each other and I have got to admit Jill writes the best heroes and I too want a Dell for myself.

A wonderfully written book that you'll wish never ended. I love the people of Sunshine and can't wait to go back there.

ARC received through the author.(less)

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Mar 11, 2012 Karla rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Karla by: Dorsey and Kellie

Shelves: favorites, love-at-the-office, cute-animals, scrumptious-hero, sizzling-romance, strong-willed-heroine, sweet-romance, terrific-dialogue, wonderful-secondary-characters, yummy-men

I was sucked into the Hotness Vortex and I didn’t want to swirl out! Sunshine Idaho here I come. This book and that life are just what I need. Jill Shalvis writes a nice easy going romance. It has you feeling all kinds of good while you’re reading, and happy and content in the end. Dell and Jade were such a fun couple. I enjoyed their playful banter and sizzling romance! Oh, there is the usual thought process going on, does she want me, am I good enough for her and vice versa. There is a little...more

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Mar 16, 2012 Erika rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, romance

Yes I loved Peanut! Peanut was definitely my favorite character in this book! Wait.. was it good if I liked Peanut more than the H/h?
But Peanut was fun and so adorable! I laughed everytime Peanut talked, although there are only about four to five lines in Peanut's head. Peanut should have had more appearance in the book... *sigh*
Why am I reviewing a parrot?

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Jade Bennett lives in her escapism as a secretary in Bell Haven animal clinic where she met her bos Dell Conelly. Jade is an independent a...more

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Oct 13, 2011 Jess rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Review posted: Happily Ever After - Reads

It’s no secret that I love a strong alpha man. Who doesn’t? Take that alpha, make him a vet who will do anything to take care of any animal that comes his way, be it puppies, horses, kittens – he helps them all and puts them at ease. Jade, his receptionist, stands no chance against Dell, the man she’s worked the past 18 months for and who she describes as a “…dog whisperer, cat whisperer, horse whisperer, and known woman whisperer.”

Jade’s incredibly priv...more Review posted: Happily Ever After - Reads

It’s no secret that I love a strong alpha man. Who doesn’t? Take that alpha, make him a vet who will do anything to take care of any animal that comes his way, be it puppies, horses, kittens – he helps them all and puts them at ease. Jade, his receptionist, stands no chance against Dell, the man she’s worked the past 18 months for and who she describes as a “…dog whisperer, cat whisperer, horse whisperer, and known woman whisperer.”

Jade’s incredibly private, which is hard to be in a small town where everyone knows everyone else’s business. But she’s kept to herself, letting only a few people get close enough to call her a friend, and she’s struggling to put her life back together and start living again. She ran away from home after an attack at her old job and has been trying to deal with it on her own for months. It takes the smallest thing to trigger the bad memories for her and Dell realizes that she’s hurting and putting on a brave face through living a very OCD-like life; spreadsheets are her lifeline, order and neatness, Jade is Ms. Organized. Dell starts teaching her to defend herself by using self-defense moves and slowly Jade starts gaining her confidence back and starts to see Dell in a different light. They’d always had a little zing of attraction between them, but once they both stop fighting it, it explodes and their story was full of fun, back and forth banter, animals that add to the book’s personality and a sweet love story.

Jade’s cell phone rang, and shock, it was Dell

Since he wasn’t going to give up, she answered with, “Jade’s unavailable at this time. Go away.”

“Jade – “

“Leave a message at the beep,” she whispered, trying for sarcastic wit, which is where she felt the most comfortable while completely coming undone.

“I want to talk to you.”

“Sorry, you’ve been rerouted to the Office of Too Freaking Bad.”

He hung up on her and she breathed a sigh of relief. Which turned out to be too soon because his voice came through the door. “Open up.”

His voice was low. Calm, assertive. And she actually turned to face the door before she stopped herself. Don’t be the horse that needs taming! “Stop woman-whispering me.”

Dell lives for taking care of people. He doesn’t lean on anyone, and this fits perfectly with his career as a vet. If an animal is in need, he helps it. If he sees people struggling, he does what he can to help. He’s a rock, he’s playful and he’s hard to resist. I love reading about heroes like this. He’s a tough guy on the outside, but Jade finally, finally, gets him to reveal, little by little, pieces of his past that show he’s just as vulnerable as Jade feels and she wants to be needed by him.

Without being consciously aware of moving, she scooted closer, setting her head on his shoulder.

For a moment he didn’t move, then slowly he shifted and leaned into her. She slipped her arm around his waist and he shifted even more, turning into her, pressing his face to the crook of her neck.

She went still as her heart squeezed. Always it’d been him offering her comfort, safety, whatever she needed, but now for the first time he was taking those things from her.

Jade is a woman after my own heart…my own spreadsheet/Excel loving heart. There is nothing wrong with making lists of your lists. Nothing! She loves order, and the control that comes with having everything just so, but she’s not obnoxious about it. Even as she starts to gain more confidence and opens up to her friends, she still keeps that order and neatness in her life, that’s just the kind of person she is, and I was glad to see her maintain that, even with Dell helping her to learn to let go a little bit.

Dell and Jade were so hot together, but there was a little too much of the back and forth. They wanted to be with each other, but they were making it hard on themselves. There was nothing outside of the two of them that was keeping them apart or making them doubt the other person, it was just these two stubborn people who wouldn’t stop and see what was right in front of them. But I had so much fun reading this book, I didn’t care that they couldn’t get their acts together until the last few pages.

We get to see Dell’s brothers throughout the story, especially Adam and Lilah plays the part of Jade’s best friend and her eccentricities just make me want to reread Animal Magnetism again, her and Brady’s story, pet duck and all. You don’t have to be animal lover to enjoy the supporting role all the critters play throughout. From the orphaned kitten Beans that Jade takes in, to Dell’s dog Gertie, they add to the fun and even heartbreak for Dell (tissues, please) and I’m just a sucker for puppies, period.

I really enjoyed reading this book and getting lost in the small town of Sunshine. Dell and Jade are both so likable, they made me smile throughout, from start to finish.(less)

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Oct 18, 2011 Kelly22 rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Ppl 2 witnes irre’ible sml-twn suprhunky vetH hv hs way wid a willful citygrl in usual Shalvis style

Shelves: alpha-hero, bad-boy-rake-rogue-casanova, beloved-favorites, contemporary-romance, favorite-couple, favorite-hero, favorite-heroine, favorite-story, friends-to-lover, hero-makes-good-girls-go-bad, gorgeous-handsome-attractive-hero, hero-accomplished-lover, heroine-beautiful-pretty-covetted, hottest-love-scenes-ever, jill-shalvis, notorious-playboy-commitment-phobic, opposites-attract, silver-tongued-sweet-talker-hero, tortured-hero, traumatized-abused-heroine, witty-humerous-funny-comedy, office-romance, family-moments, hero-i-am-crazy-abt, hero-gods-gift-to-woman, hero-flirt-playful-skilled-charmer, small-town-setup, favorite-series

4.00 Stars - Contemporary Romance

This was another of Jill Shalvis’s beautiful lettering. With the first scene we forecast exactly what was going to happen. I feel that here begins yet another story portraying yet another Shalvis’s irresistible hero who knows how to get the girl and steal the show like nobody’s business. You get to predict how might the story press on and what will happen in the end. The guy gets the girl. No surprise there. But the way Shalvis tells the story? Big surprise and y...more 4.00 Stars - Contemporary Romance

This was another of Jill Shalvis’s beautiful lettering. With the first scene we forecast exactly what was going to happen. I feel that here begins yet another story portraying yet another Shalvis’s irresistible hero who knows how to get the girl and steal the show like nobody’s business. You get to predict how might the story press on and what will happen in the end. The guy gets the girl. No surprise there. But the way Shalvis tells the story? Big surprise and yet no surprise at all given her writing histories. It was undeniably and incontestably one of the good contemporary small town romance novels of these times.

The scenes, the characters, the depictions, the emotions, all were created masterfully and will not let you put down the book unless and until you finish it. At every turn you will feel you know where this is going, what will happen next, but you stick to it like one of those guilty pleasures, refusing to let go a single syllable of it, even if you know the story, even if you know the ending, and even if you have lots of pending books piled up your shelves, waiting to be read.

The way the characters were written it will make you heave a sigh loudly throughout the book at various places that why you don’t have anyone in your life that exactly fits the depiction. The hero Dell was sigh-worthy, drool-worthy, mouth-watering, lip smacking, gorgeous, you name it. He was everything. He was too good to be true. The love-making scenes were outstandingly beautiful and did set the pages on fumes. The plot didn’t move much, but the settings depicted, were shouting authenticity. Loveable characters, adorable animals, a dazzling small-town super hottie hero and a beautiful head-strong city-girl heroine, the book has it all.

You start reading it, you get involved, you decide to finish it on a whim, you get blown by it in the process, and in the end you are left with nothing but satisfaction as a residue. That what this book does to you.
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Mar 02, 2012 Pamela(AllHoney) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: challenge-2012, contemporary-romance, own, pet-or-animal-in-story, my-4-star-romances, friends-to-lovers

The second book in Jill Shalvis' Animal Magnetism series. A wonderful read. Maybe not quite as good as the previous book in the series, Animal Magnetism but still good. Both Jade and Dell have issues and neither really wants to talk them out. That got to be a little irritating, along with the fact Jade has said she's leaving soon and Dell never asks her to stay. Still a sweet emotional read with some great four-legged secondary characters that really steal your heart.

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Apr 02, 2012 Dee rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, author-jill-shalvis

I loved it!

It was very well written and easy to read with great characters and loveable animals. As well as having the romance it was also funny in parts that had me chuckling away.

I am looking forward to the release of Adam's story which is #3 in the series.

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Feb 06, 2012 Splage rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-read, 3rd-party-mistress-boyfriend-girlfr, boss-employee-work-together, contemporary, couldn-t-put-down, emotional-made-me-cry-lump-in-thr, family-sisters-brothers-series, fight-their-connection, friends-to-lovers, funny, hero-big-time-player-man-whore, hero-heroine-veternarian, sex-medium-to-very-sexy, small-town-usa, strong-gentle-hero

This was nice and easy read, nothing earth shattering or intense, but a beautiful, caring love story. I actually liked this book better than the first. Jill Shalvis did a great job developing the H&h. Dell was so fun loving, at least on the surface, and the women loved him. You could feel the tension and jealousy rolling off of Jade every time she had to watch or schedule one of his dates. He definitely had some commitment and abandonment issues and he fought the pull between Jade and himsel...more

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Oct 05, 2011 Amber rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary

As the first one, this book has a hot hero, nice, somewhat tortured heroine, and cute little animals. I was all set to give this book five stars, not that it was exactly mind blowing, but just that it was so darn enjoyable to read. In fact, it reminded me a lot of another Jill Shalvis five-star, Simply Irresistible, except the hero had his own demons this time around (which is better).

Until the last quarter, where it didn't fall apart exactly, but it definitely derailed. (view spoiler)...more As the first one, this book has a hot hero, nice, somewhat tortured heroine, and cute little animals. I was all set to give this book five stars, not that it was exactly mind blowing, but just that it was so darn enjoyable to read. In fact, it reminded me a lot of another Jill Shalvis five-star, Simply Irresistible, except the hero had his own demons this time around (which is better).

Until the last quarter, where it didn't fall apart exactly, but it definitely derailed. (view spoiler)

Anyways, this was still an enjoyable read that I sailed through, and I will definitely be picking up the next installment when it comes around.(less)

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Sep 10, 2011 Jane Litte rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a cute read but I got very tired of Jade's insistence that Dell didn't want anything deeper, particularly when he practically made a love confession. It was obvious that she was treated differently by him but Jade refused to see it. I also thought that Dell's insistence that he never made attachments was clearly disproven by the text. He was devoted to his brothers. He took in Lilah, a woman in town and treated her like his sister. He had a solid vet practice and had his own pets. Everyt...more

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Oct 12, 2011 Jodie Riverina Romantics rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The first book in this series was my first Jill Shalvis read - and I was blow away.
It was refreshing and so romantic I wanted to go to bed early in the hopes that I would have sweet dreams.

Animal Attraction was very similar - not quite as romantic as the first in my opinion as it took a little longer to get down to the good stuff- but very similar in the storyline. In Animal Magnetism the hero is the one leaving in a certain amount of days so the casual fling that turns into love is ruined by hi...more

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Oct 10, 2011 AnneOK rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-reads

Jill Shalvis can always put a smile on my face. She just plots delightful circumstances for her characters to immerse themselves in and share a hot and sizzling romance, as well as zing each other with clever and hilarious dialogue. I loved Dell and Jade - thought they made a super match. Of course, it was fun seeing Lilah and Brady again. Looking forward to Adam's story to see if Jill can give him the HEA he so deserves. Last but not least, all those adorable little animals stole my heart. I lo...more

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Mar 25, 2013 Bk70lvr rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobook

3.5 STARS

Receptionist Jade: Haunted by an attack that happened to her over a year ago, runs to a new town, a new job, and hopefully a new life she thinks will cure her constant fear.

Veterinarian Dell: Haunted by a past that didn't seem to want him, or care for him. Making it difficult for him to give what he's never learned, or thought himself worthy of.

Luckily, what brought these two together...

...their mutual love of animals, and the will to want overcome what holds them back.

The mutual need...more

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Jun 26, 2012 Lady Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: contemporary romance, luvvas of Jill Shalvis

Shelves: read-in-2012, adult, broken-women-finding-their-hea, best-series, chick-lit, contemporary-romance, contemporary, domineering-alpha-lead, favorites, fiction, humor, jill-shalvis, kindle, kick-ass-female-leads, love-the-author-a-must-buy, romance, animal-magnatism-series

Read it in one day....Yup it was that good!!!

Couldn't put this story down.. okay only when I had to work, and feed my family....and sleep, but other than that all my free time was spent DEVOURING this story!

I found it better than the first, possibly because the characters were all introduced in the first book, and the second book just developed their characters further.

The writing, story, and characters were amazing, and once again Ms. Shalvis's storytelling had me laughing one minute, and all t...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Carrie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, humorous, read-2011, small-town, manipulative-friends-family, audio, ptsd

3/30/12 Revisiting the book in audio, narrated by Karen White.
4 atars Grade B+
Enjoyed the story as much the second time around. The manipulative family issues didn't bother me as much this time because I already knew they aren't a big part of the story.

Oct 17, 2011- Rating for print edition 4 stars. Review below.

Animal Attraction started off, not slow exactly, but without grabbing my attention. That changed partway through the book as the story moved to a more serious tone. Once my emotions were...more 3/30/12 Revisiting the book in audio, narrated by Karen White.
4 atars Grade B+
Enjoyed the story as much the second time around. The manipulative family issues didn't bother me as much this time because I already knew they aren't a big part of the story.

Oct 17, 2011- Rating for print edition 4 stars. Review below.

Animal Attraction started off, not slow exactly, but without grabbing my attention. That changed partway through the book as the story moved to a more serious tone. Once my emotions were engaged, Animal Attraction became a compelling and satisfying read.

Part of my ambivalence at the beginning of the book isn't the author's fault. She just happened to use a plot device that I don't care for: the pushy, manipulative family. Jade's family was mercifully a small part of the book, but their interactions were still distasteful to me. Her family seemed to give with one hand while taking away with the other. They would say how worried they were and how they wanted to take care of her, and then follow it up immediately with the guilt-trip of how much she was needed at home to run their business. Only a short interaction with her father at the end of the book broke this mold. My negative reaction to Jade's family is out of proportion to their importance in the book, but manipulative family characters in humorous romances take me completely out of the story, perhaps because my own reaction to that guilt-trip technique would be to tell them to go jump in a lake. ;-)

Another minor quibble was Adam's interruptions of Dell and Jade together. Once or twice might be funny, three or four times seems lazy.

But as the book progresses, the small irritations flew out the window. Shalvis manages to build the tensions and emotions of the second half of the book perfectly, taking a light-hearted story to a deeper emotional level. Watching Jade and Dell both trying to figure out who they were and what they wanted was compelling, and had me staying up way too late last night to finish the book. I liked that Shalvis had both main characters struggling with opening up and communicating with people. Both characters were being less than truthful to themselves and hiding behind an outward image. It made for some frustrating conversations, but definitely pulled at the readers emotions.

Speaking of conversations, Shalvis has a gift with dialog, something I've appreciated in all her books. Whether the conversations are humorous or serious, her characters speak words that seem normal and natural. I love that about her writing.
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Aug 12, 2011 Jaci Burton rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Another great contemporary romance from Jill Shalvis. Funny, romantic, with deep emotional impact, with two deeply scarred characters who find each other and break through their barriers to fall in love. Jill just gets better with every book. I loved this one. And it has dogs and cats and parrots and if you're an animal lover, you can't go wrong with with this book (the hot guys don't hurt either *g*)

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Nov 04, 2011 Sara ~Sphunky~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own, favorites

I loved this book (and the first one in the series too)! I love how she builds the characters and the relationship between them and the secondary characters. I hope this series continues for a while (I'm sure Adam's story is next). These books are my idea of a perfect blend of romance, steam, and humor.

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Apr 23, 2012 Hannah rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: audio, contemporary, read-2012, romance

This review might be a little bit spoilery. Read at your own risk.

I struggled to decide what star rating to give this book. Parts of it frustrated me so much that I started screaming at the characters, so I finally decided to give it two stars instead of three.

I just couldn't sympathize with Dell's thoughtlessness and self-centerness. He made a habit of using women like objects, and never did he stop to think of how many women he might have hurt in the past. We never saw him apologize to any of...more This review might be a little bit spoilery. Read at your own risk.

I struggled to decide what star rating to give this book. Parts of it frustrated me so much that I started screaming at the characters, so I finally decided to give it two stars instead of three.

I just couldn't sympathize with Dell's thoughtlessness and self-centerness. He made a habit of using women like objects, and never did he stop to think of how many women he might have hurt in the past. We never saw him apologize to any of the women he had bedded then abandoned. His mommy issues didn't give him the right to be a menace to womankind, and falling for Jade didn't give him a pass for any damage he'd already done. I needed to see some growth and a whole lot of grovelling before I could accept him as worthy romantic hero material, and I got neither.

Jade was a much more sympathetic character. I liked watching her grow stronger and open up to the friends who loved her. Unlike Dell, Jade gained a lot of maturity and became a better person over the course of the novel. My one complaint was that she was too ready to allow others to use her. She never should have gotten involved with a bad bargain like Dell, and she shouldn't have let her family push her around for so long.

As for Jade's family members, I hated them, especially her mother and her cousin. They would have ruined the book for me if Dell hadn't already done so. I could have accepted it more easily if they were just bad people; instead, the author seemed to want to convince me that they were actually good people with mostly-good intentions. To me, all of their motives seemed selfish, and their manipulation tactics were infuriating. I wanted to see Jade stand up to them and tell them all off for using her and making her decisions for her. Just like I needed to see Dell grovel, I needed to see Jade's family get blasted for their treatment of her. Jill Shalvis denied me that satisfaction, and it definitely effected my rating.

So, this is another Shalvis novel that just didn't do it for me. I'm seeing an unfortunate trend here, and I think maybe I should avoid her books in the future.(less)

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Jan 23, 2012 BamaGal rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: cont-romance

Shalvis is one of my 'go to' authors when I'm looking for something fun, light, and breezy to read. I have a couple of new releases coming out tomorrow, and wanted a quick entertaining read to tide me over in the meantime. I can always count on Jill Shalvis for a good read. She's one of the best authors of the small-town romance currently writing, imo.

Animal Attraction is the 2nd book in the 'Animal' series. I didn't read the 1st book, but I was able to quickly pick up on the back-story and char...more

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Oct 12, 2012 Michelle [Helen Geek] rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Anyone .. one of my FAVORITE authors..

Shelves: 3-5-stars, nook-tbr, too-damned-spensive-lucy, author_love

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Overall Rating: 3.7
Book Cover / Book Blurb = 3 / 3 = total of 3
Writer’s Voice = 4
Character Development = 4
Story Appreciation = 4.5
Worth the Chili = 3 [$7.99 on Amazon and B&N]

I love this author and had this series on my “TBR” file for forever. I really enjoyed Dell’s story. I think Jade was just the right mix of sexy, touch and vulnerable. And, you add animals or children and you have a great recipe for me.

Three things I liked about this b...more

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Oct 08, 2011 Norma rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, kindle-ebook, read-2011

Had a super-stressful week and then was without a car for my two days off , so the hubby said I should buy myself a book so I would feel better. :)

This was a really cute and fun book. I just love Jill Shalvis's voice. She has such wonderful sense of humor (totally read her blog and facebook posts) and it really comes across in her books and in her characters.

We met Dell and Jade in book one. They are both terrific characters. I loved seeing Lilah and Brady and getting to know Adam a little bette...more

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Oct 12, 2011 Judi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: book-depo, purchased, 2011, contemporary-romance, humour, oct

Welcome back to Sunshine Idaho where this time around we get Dell and Jade’s story in Animal Attraction, the 2nd book in the series by Jill Shalvis. We briefly met Dell and Jade in book 1 and got a little taste of what was to come between these two.

Jade’s the epitome of Ms. Organization, is a tad OCD and runs Dell’s vet clinic with the efficiency of a drill sergeant. She escaped to Sunshine eighteen months ago after an attack at gunpoint shook her to the core in her hometown of Chicago. But now...more

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Aug 28, 2011 Danielle rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Jill Shalvis delivers another witty romance that was more than enjoyable to read. I couldn't get enough of this amazing story. Not only do the characters capture you, but the animals do as well.

Jade Bennett has a past that she has left behind and came to Sunshine to start over, but family is important to her and they need her. Jade's time at the vet clinic is coming to an end. She has given them her notice but what she doesn't realize is that leaving the life she has grown to love just might be...more

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Jul 13, 2012 Mandy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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3.5 A bit of a frustrating read because the H/h danced around each other A LOT. To the point of annoyance for me. Both had issues but really should have learned to rely on each other way before they actually did. Enjoyed seeing Lilah/Brady again. I hope Adam's book is not as frustrating as this one.

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Feb 06, 2012 Jenny E rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This was so much fun to read! I really enjoyed it, maybe even more than the first in this series, and I thought Brady was to die for until DELL!! GAH! You can always count on Jill Shalvis to write hunky men - that's for sure! I really liked the heroine, Jade, too, and her backstory.

I hope that we get Adam's story too! I have a feeling that was set up a little bit with the mention of Stacy.

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Nov 06, 2012 Marg rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In the previous books there were a couple of hints that Dell and Jade had definitely sparks between them, but they have both resisted acting on them, mainly because Dell is Jade's boss. He also has most of the single women from Sunshine and the surrounds chasing after him.

Jade found herself in Sunshine pretty much by accident. After a traumatic incident at her previous workplace, she got in the car and drove and ended up in the small town. She is over qualified for her job as office manager but...more

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Oct 15, 2011 Christi Snow rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Dell + Jade = PERFECT combination.
OMG, I love these two characters together. Jade is the perfect OCD office manager for Dell's animal clinic. She walked in randomly off the street 18 months before without any references or any experience (as far as he knew,) but he hired her anyway and NEVER regretted it. When life gets crazy (as it OFTEN does in a vet clinic) Jade never wavers, is never anything less than calm, never gets ruffled or flustered, and she always stays on top of every det...more My Review:
Dell + Jade = PERFECT combination.
OMG, I love these two characters together. Jade is the perfect OCD office manager for Dell's animal clinic. She walked in randomly off the street 18 months before without any references or any experience (as far as he knew,) but he hired her anyway and NEVER regretted it. When life gets crazy (as it OFTEN does in a vet clinic) Jade never wavers, is never anything less than calm, never gets ruffled or flustered, and she always stays on top of every detail. She manages every part of his clinic with a highly organized hand including Dell.

Dell is the opposite....no, he doesn't get ruffled or flustered, but he's a little scatter-brained at times, and a LOT messy. He's an easy-going, happy guy, and is really laid back. He is a "no-commitment" kind of guy, but lately his receptionist has been more and more intriguing especially as now he is having to face the fact that she is leaving. She has always claimed that this is a temporary arrangement and has put in her month's notice. She is headed home to Chicago and Dell isn't quite sure how any of them, most importantly him, are going to live without her.

This pair were so fun to read about as they fell in love. They are so completely opposite, but both truly amazing, wonderful characters. Jade is dealing with some leftover trauma from an attack that happened to cause her to leave Chicago. She came to Idaho to find peace, but instead she found a home and her true calling. After holding everyone at bay for 18 months, she comes to a stark realization throughout this book and it's fun to watch her character arc.

This book is written with Jill Shalvis' trademark style of fun and wit. The characters have tons of depth...all of them. I absolutely adored the first book in this series and this one did not disappoint...At. All. I love this group of three brothers. They love each other and give each other a hard time on a constant basis. It's bromance at its finest. The addition of the animals and the craziness that they add makes for some fun humor too.

One more book to go. This time, Adam's story. I think that we saw glimpses of his romance to come in this book and it looks to be REALLY GOOD, but honestly, I expect no less. Just an amazing series!!(less)

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Oct 11, 2011 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jill Shalvis has been a must buy for me from the first couple books of hers that i ever read. Animal Attraction is the 2nd book in her Animal series. I read this in two evenings but had i strarted earlier in the day it easily would be a one sitting book. I read Animal Magnetism (book 1) when it came out and was ready for book 2 immediately I enjoyed it so much. It was well worth the wait. Dell Connelly and Jade Bennett both have issues. Even though they grew up with very different backgrounds th...more

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Jan 29, 2012 Tina rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The second installment in this series which centers around three brothers who bonded in foster care environment is a beautiful story about two people with pasts that have impacted their ability to love and have a meaningful relationship.

Dell is the town's sexy veterinarian who has all the women trying to find something wrong with their pets just to spend a little time with him. He has hidden feelings for his overqualified receptionist, Jade, who has slight OCD tendencies.

I loved the relationshi...more

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Sep 11, 2011 Leilani Lopez rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I love Dell. First of all, what animal lover doesn't has a certain type of love for veterinarians, and second, if Dell was my veterinarian, I'd have some love for him too! From the first line in the book, I knew it was going to be a good ride. What's that? You want the first line? Okay, okay.

"'Come on, baby,' he murmured. 'Give it up to me. You know you want to.'"

Yes, that was Dell. And if you want to hear, or read, more of him you'l have to wait till the release date! Trust me folks, it'll be...more I love Dell. First of all, what animal lover doesn't has a certain type of love for veterinarians, and second, if Dell was my veterinarian, I'd have some love for him too! From the first line in the book, I knew it was going to be a good ride. What's that? You want the first line? Okay, okay.

"'Come on, baby,' he murmured. 'Give it up to me. You know you want to.'"

Yes, that was Dell. And if you want to hear, or read, more of him you'l have to wait till the release date! Trust me folks, it'll be worth it.

Animal Attraction was the perfect mix of cute fuzzy animals and hot animal attraction. Seriously. Dell and Jade, Jade and Dell, they make a purrfect pair. And that cute little kitten on the cover, yup, that cute little kitten is definitely like icing on their cake. And Dell, oh Dell, he is the sweetest thing ever! I adored him as a Vet. he was fantastic with the animals, always knowing what to do... and with Jade.

Jade has a lot going on in her, life, battling demons as Adam says, and Dell is great with her. Dell deals with hurt animals for a living so he knows exactly when to stop and push when it comes with Jade. And despite what she says, Jade wants it. I mean, who wouldn't with a boss like Dell? But like with any hurt animal, or person, it takes a lot of time before Jade feels comfortable with Dell and her feelings, and let me be the one to tell you, they're ride is enjoyable!

I'm more of a city girl myself but I found myself wanting to visit a place like Sunshine! It always seems like all of the hot, marry-type men are in little cities. I might just have to change my ways if it means finding one, especially one like Dell! And, if he's a Vet. that's definitely a plus in my book!

Sunshine and all of the people/animals in it had me fall in love. I love Dell and Jade and even Lilah and Brady. If you love fuzzy animals, hot Vets, and heroines who are fighting demons (not literally) and find comfort in the hero, Animal Attraction is definitely the book for you. It was definitely one for me!(less)

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New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras with her family and far too many assorted quirky animals. Any resemblance to the quirky animals in her books is, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s bestselling, award-winning books wherever romances are sold and visit her website at www.jillshalvis.com for a completely booklist and daily blog detailing her ci...more

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“What? Get tired of the way he looks at me as if I'm his entire life? Get over the fact that for the first time ever, someone wants me for me? That the man somehow actually enjoys making me happy?"
Jade stared at her. "The ice cream..."
"I'll buy a lifetime supply of ice cream. Hell, I'll even pretend he's right some of the time... it's worth it. He's worth it. And you know what? So am I.” — 4 people liked it

“Boner," Peanut said.

"Oh no," Jade said to the parrot. "No, no, no...you can't say-

"Boner"

"Oh G-d" Jade panicked. "Peanut-"

"Pretty bird," Dell broke in, smiling at the parrot and speaking low and soft. "Such a pretty girl, Peanut."

Peanut preened under his admiring tone. "Pretty Peanut.” — 1 person liked it

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