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Second Chance Summer

(Cedar Ridge #1)

Jill Shalvis (Goodreads Author)

3.92 · Rating details · 9,036 ratings · 996 reviews

RESCUE ME

Cedar 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 ne ...more

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Feb 19, 2015 ✦❋Arianna✦❋ rated it really liked it

4 Stars!!

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My first thought after I finished this one was – ‘Why I waited so long to read this book?’ To say I’m familiar with this author work and writing style is an understatement since this was my 12th book by her. She always writes such enjoyable reads with great developed characters and her writing is always engaging and fun. Her books always put a smile on my face and "Second Chance Summer" was no exception.

“He remembered kissing her … falling for her.
Then how she’d left the moun

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Apr 28, 2015 Carol [Goodreads Addict] rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Second Chance Summer is book one in the Cedar Ridge series by Jill Shalvis. So this is my third book by Jill Shalvis and I have pretty much come to the conclusion that I am going to love anything she writes. Such is the case with this fabulous first book of this brand new series. It didn’t take long for me to not only fall in love with the two main characters but also, all of the secondary characters, well, maybe except one.

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May 24, 2015 Stacey is Sassy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, favourites-2015, cont-series

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You know how some authors mention they are putting out a new series and you start jumping up and down, nearly breaking your computer to get to the pre-order screen? Jill Shalvis is one of those authors for me. I know I will form a connection with her characters that will put a smile on my face and a glow in my cheeks. Well, this little ducky got an email from Ms Shalvis’s virtual assistant asking me (little ole For safety reasons, checking firewood for snakes, spiders and bunnies is essential...

You know how some authors mention they are putting out a new series and you start jumping up and down, nearly breaking your computer to get to the pre-order screen? Jill Shalvis is one of those authors for me. I know I will form a connection with her characters that will put a smile on my face and a glow in my cheeks. Well, this little ducky got an email from Ms Shalvis’s virtual assistant asking me (little ole me) to read and review Second Chance Summer. To say I was excited would be an understatement. I was ringing people, sending messages and gloating (just a little) to friends and family of my good fortune. This was a HUGE deal for me. I was determined to be objective and removed my fangirl hat for the job…halfway through though, that hat was back on. Jill Shalvis knows her stuff.

This story is about a second chance at love between main characters Lily and Aidan. Lily has been trying to move on from the grief of losing her sister Ashley and her father who both died within a week of each other. She left her hometown of Cedar Ridge for 10 years to become a beautician/hair dresser. When she loses her job and has to come home, Lily is not only facing her guilty yet misguided feeling of causing her sister’s death, she also has to face the one man she has always had feelings for, Aidan Kincaid. Aidan was devastated when Lily left without a backward glance. He moved on to become a firefighter and rescue worker, but never forgot his budding feelings for Lily. Aidan and Lily meet again and the feelings are still strong.

I absolutely loved the family dynamics in this story. Aiden, his brother Gray and wife Penny, twin brothers Hudson and Jacob and little sister Kenna along with their mother Char make up the Kincaid’s. They manage to support each other while having some fun with a lot of teasing and a few fights as well. Lily hasn’t had the same familial support as Aiden and it takes her some time to get used to having them in her life.

We get to see both Lily and Aiden in their work environments which give us some good laughs but also makes this story realistic. Lily has a great friend who provides her a with job doing what she loves and it was funny seeing Aiden come back for regular head massages and treatments just to spend time with her. We also get to read about the stress and demands of Aiden’s job and the risks he and his colleagues take to save lives. Jill Shalvis is maybe not doing their profession any favours by making it sound so appealing to have these sexy men coming and save you. I might think about climbing a mountain to get rescued if Aiden or one of his mates came to rescue me.

This book left me on a high with a new group of characters to love. Second Chance Summer was a great story about love, trust and commitment and I definitely can’t wait to read about more of the Kincaid family.

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May 30, 2015 Geri Reads rated it really liked it

This book is exactly what I needed to get me out of my book funk!!

I've been cruising the 3-star and 2-star waves lately but this book with its humor, interesting family dynamics and small town setting was just what I needed.

Lilly Danville has been running away from Cedar Ridge starting from the day she lost her sister to a climbing accident and her father in a span of the week. But now she's back after losing her job, her boyfriend and her dignity. Aidan Kincaid had a few regrets in his life.
This book is exactly what I needed to get me out of my book funk!!

I've been cruising the 3-star and 2-star waves lately but this book with its humor, interesting family dynamics and small town setting was just what I needed.

Lilly Danville has been running away from Cedar Ridge starting from the day she lost her sister to a climbing accident and her father in a span of the week. But now she's back after losing her job, her boyfriend and her dignity. Aidan Kincaid had a few regrets in his life. One of them is letting Lilly walk away all those years ago. But now Lilly is back but she's still running from the ghost chasing her and it's up to Aidan to remind her of the reasons why she should stay in Cedar Ridge with him for good.

While the romance between Lilly and Aidan is definitely front and center in this book, there are a few elements added which made the story a lot more interesting to me. There's Aidan's complicated but loving relationship with his mother and siblings and their struggle with running the Cedar Ridge resort after their worthless father left them all in debt. The banter between the Kincaid siblings were hilarious. It's one of my favorite parts of the book.

Lilly's story was heart breaking. I'm usually allergic to heroines who run away from their problems but here, I could totally understand and sympathize with Lilly. Her guilt was misplaced but understandable.

Another thing I liked about this book was the competence its characters. Aidan works helps out at the family resort. He also works for Search & Rescue and a volunteer firefighter. Lilly works as a cosmetologist. And we actually see them WORK! We see Aidan and Lilly working at becoming together while dealing with dealing with work schedules and stuff. I just found that refreshing and realistic because most of the time, in romance books, once the main characters meet, they suddenly act like they don't have jobs. Here, their careers are things they have to master to make their relationship work. And I loved that!

Overall, another excellent start to a series for Jill Shalvis. I know Aidan's brothers are getting their own book, so I'm definitely looking forward to those.

ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

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Jul 06, 2015 Claire rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: shit-hot-series

5 - "Life's too short for fake butter, dip, or people." Stars!

Unbelievable as this statement may be, it is no less true; this is the first book that I have read by Jill Shalvis.

Have I been hiding under a rock, living with aliens or kidnapped and kept in someone’s basement for the last twenty years, you ask yourselves… The truth is, this author was one on a long, long list that I have that is titled; 'must read something by them soon’. I did, and I was absolutely hooked from the first chapter.

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Mar 13, 2015 Jonetta rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, ng-kris-jennifer

Lily Danville left Cedar Ridge 15 years ago after a terrible tragedy. Now she's back home after an incident that blacklisted her, preventing her from getting work elsewhere. Aidan Kincaid, a firefighter and Search & Rescue volunteer, never forgot his first love and now that she's back...well, who knows.

I wanted to love this book! Aidan is beyond wonderful, with all of his perfections and flaws, and his innate nature to rescue people. The Kincaid family is extraordinary, messy, funny and fiercely ...more

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May 19, 2015 UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Poignant and exciting, romantic and sexy! I love Jill Shalvis's stories, and Second Chance Summer is Jill Shalvis at her best! ...more

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Jun 07, 2015 S.M. West rated it it was amazing

Shelves: alpha, feel-good-sweet, sexy-as-fuck, uber-sexy-hot-male-lead, hawt-protectors-fbi-army-cops, laugh-out-loud

4.5 "Think of Me" STARS

This was my second book by Jill Shalvis and I must say, I really like this author. Like with Simply Irresistible, I'm left basking in the warm and fuzzy feelings of this sweet and heartwarming story. Ms. Shalvis has a way of bringing you into the fold of not only the characters' hearts and minds but also into the town in which the story takes place.

This tale is about a second chance romance between Lily Danville and Aidan Kincaid. Lily is returning to Cedar Ridge after 10 ...more

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Jun 04, 2015 Carole (Carole's Random Life) rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed, romance, net-galley, 2015, series

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I really enjoyed every minute of this story. I am pretty sure that this is the first book by Jill Shalvis that I have read which is pretty amazing when you consider how many books she has written and the fact that I am constantly reading. I honestly don't know how I have missed her work. I guess I have a little catching up to do as soon as I get the chance.

This is one of those rare cases when I can tell you exactly the one thing that made me This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life.

I really enjoyed every minute of this story. I am pretty sure that this is the first book by Jill Shalvis that I have read which is pretty amazing when you consider how many books she has written and the fact that I am constantly reading. I honestly don't know how I have missed her work. I guess I have a little catching up to do as soon as I get the chance.

This is one of those rare cases when I can tell you exactly the one thing that made me love this book. That one thing is Aiden. He is just a fantastic character and I loved absolutely every single thing about him. If I lived in Cedar Ridge, I would probably get myself lost in the woods just so he could come and save me. Every page that Aiden was on left me smiling. All I have to do is think about this hot firefighting guy and I still find myself grinning. It has been a really long time since I fell head over heels in love with Hero like this.

Don't get me wrong, I liked Lily as well but she was no Aiden. Lily had some spunk and was able to accept what life had brought her. She wasn't happy about her situation but she tried to make the most of it. The way that she dealt with the issues from her past felt authentic to me and I have to admit that I would not have handled gathering my own wood nearly as well as she did in this story.

I loved all of Aiden's family and his firefighter partner, Mitch. I think that sometimes romance novels can get bogged down by too many additional characters but every single character that was introduced in this book actually added to the story. The cast of characters in this story added a lot of lighthearted humor which really made the book a lot of fun. I am really looking forward to seeing some of these characters again in future installments.

I liked Aiden and Lily as a couple. I liked the fact that this was a second chance romance with both of them still having feelings for each other. I think in this case the fact that they were both hesitant to jump into anything really showed how much they cared about each other. In some ways, their relationship seemed to move very quickly but they still held something back from each other. I did like the way the romance progressed overall.

I would recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance. This is the first book in the new series by Jill Shalvis and it is a great place to start for readers new to this author like I was. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book which I am really hoping will tell Mitch's story.

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Jun 22, 2015 Didi rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, alpha-male, second-chances

This was my first book by Jill Shalvis, but it won't be my last. It was sexy, sweet, funny and flowed really well. I loved this authors writing style as well, very focused and not riddled with filler. Aidan was delicious. He was that perfect combo of manly sexy mixed with vulnerability.
I liked Lily for the most part, although her stubbornness over not getting involved with Aidan wore on my nerves. There was funny banter, interesting secondary plot lines and some well done steam--definitely chec ...more

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Mar 29, 2019 Carrie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Dec 18, 2015 Yodamom rated it liked it

Shelves: yummy-men, favorite-author, romance, audio

Sweet romantic, adventurous hero, recovery, and second chance love.

Lilly, is coming back home with her tail between her legs. She was fired from a high end salon in San Diego after a big leak from her about a certain star. Blacklisted and humbled to the bone, she is home to face the demons that made her run a decade ago.
Aidan, it the hottie rescue guy about the mountain, and one of three brothers who happen to own the resort she ends up working at. Aidan, never forgot Lilly, didn't understand wh ...more

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Dec 20, 2015 Mandy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: love-love-love, best-book-boyfriend, favorites, 2nd-chance, really-good-on-audiobook-too

I really enjoyed this book! I loved that there was humor, family, romance and a beautiful setting. This was so good! I can't wait to read the next book in this series! ...more

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Apr 30, 2015 ✰ Bianca ✰ BJ's Book Blog ✰ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: i-loved-it, keeper, first-reads, five-big-and-fat-stars

Finally a new Jill Shalvis series!!! ☺☺☺

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And to make it even better - the new book features sexy as hell FIREFIGHTERS!!!!!!!

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#HotHotHot
...someone please shake a japanese fan in front of my face!!!

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Our sexy fireman in this first book is Aiden Kincaid....
No idea what he looks like - but this is him in my head ☺ ↓↓↓

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Aiden works for the fire department, plus he's a search and rescue hero in his free time.
And the town of Cedar Ridge has a huge need for both his professions.
His personal life is equally b ...more

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Jun 28, 2015 Jacob Proffitt rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: steamy, romance

I spent most of this book waiting for the main characters to get over themselves, already, and talk. Seriously, the first half of this book would have been short-circuited by a single discussion and every encounter where they didn't have that discussion was excruciating.

Which is too bad. Both Lily and Aiden are my favorite types of characters, normally. Strong, kind, protective man. Brave, caring, and adventurous woman. Seriously, I should have been half in love by chapter two. And I kind of sta ...more

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Jan 05, 2015 Annie rated it really liked it

Shelves: author-jill-shalvis, arc, genre-contemporary-romance, my-hottie-harem, read-in-2015, review-requests, first-book-in-series, series-cedar-ridge

Jill Shalvis is one of my favorite authors so when I heard she was starting up a new series, I was excited. Cedar Ridge kind of reminds me a little of her other series, Wilder. It’s the outdoorsy type but if you mix that a little with Lucky Harbor, you’ve got the perfect combination of small-town coziness and hot adventure.

Lily Danville to Cedar Ridge, Colorado where she encounters Aiden Kincaid, a smoking hot firefighter who seriously heats things up in this book. Shalvis takes a very ligh ...more

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Feb 28, 2015 Michelle [Helen Geek] rated it liked it

Recommends it for: Lover's of Jill Shalvis.

Shelves: 3-star, series, series_bk_1, tbr-kindle, arc-netgalley, author_love, disappointment, thumb-twiddler, aa-gtr-than-3-dollars, love-again-years-later

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This was just an okay read for me. It seemed a bit inconsistent. I may have missed something, but this is the start of a new series, but it seemed like this one started in the middle.

Lily is supposed to be the brave, skilled mountain girl. But, we really don't see this. We hear about it. Aiden and his brother reference it and her skill, but we don't see it in action. This smacks of poor story development and it isn't my experience with Ms. Shalvis. Not sure what is going on, but I'v ...more

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May 06, 2015 Dali rated it it was amazing

Shelves: published-2015, second-chance-romance, series, standalone, contemporary-romance, arc-read

Fun and sweet wrapped up in a sexy package. A heartwarming start to a series that made me laugh, blush and left me wanting more.

Lily and Aidan were young, but they were sure they had found a unique connection with one another under the Rocky Mountains’ blue skies and pine-scented hiking trails. Until Lily’s sister claimed Aidan as hers and then tragedy struck, twice.

“Lily’s charms had been more internal, an inner warmth behind her adventurous spirit that Aidan had been inexplicably drawn

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Aug 08, 2019 Robin Loves Reading rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Lily Danville has just about lost everything. She has no money, no home and no job. Returning home to Cedar Ridge, Colorado might just be the fresh start she needs. Lily was fortunate enough to get a job almost right away. She will be working at the town's resort. Lily is none too happy, however, to discover the that resort is owned by the Kincaid family.

The Kincaid family. This is a problem because Lily is incredibly attracted to Aidan Kincaid. However, when she was younger, it was her sister t ...more

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Oct 25, 2014 Danielle (Love at First Page) rated it liked it

Shelves: genre-contemp-rom-adult, e-arc, own-kindle-book, laugh-out-loud, read-in-2015

3-3.5 stars

Hooray for a new Jill Shalvis series! I swear, her small town romances never fail to charm. Whether they’re set right next to a beautiful coast, on the wide open spaces of a ranch, or deep within the mountains, they always feel like coming home. The characters – new and old – worm their way into my heart each and every time. Now, I’ve always been a city girl myself, but I’ll gladly reconsider if it means I’ll find the man of my dreams and a more fulfilling career. If there’s ever a ti 3-3.5 stars

Hooray for a new Jill Shalvis series! I swear, her small town romances never fail to charm. Whether they’re set right next to a beautiful coast, on the wide open spaces of a ranch, or deep within the mountains, they always feel like coming home. The characters – new and old – worm their way into my heart each and every time. Now, I’ve always been a city girl myself, but I’ll gladly reconsider if it means I’ll find the man of my dreams and a more fulfilling career. If there’s ever a time to think, “Why can’t this be real life?” it’s while reading a Jill Shalvis book.

This time around we’re losing our hearts way up in the Rocky Mountains, in a resort town called Cedar Ridge. It’s there we’re introduced to the Kincaid family – the men as rugged and unyielding as the place they call home. They’re a makeshift bunch that has had its share of heartbreak, thanks to a father who started three different families, but they're also closely knitted and fiercely loyal. There’s the book’s hero, Aidan, his older brother Gray, their half-sibling twins, Hudson and Jacob, and their half-sister Kenna. At the center of this wonderfully messy family is Aidan’s mom, who I hope continues to play a strong role in the upcoming books. Her antics and meddling were classic Jill Shalvis humor. One of my favorite things about Second Chance Summer is the dynamic among these characters. They tease each other mercilessly, they fight occasionally, and through it all they always offer support and a shoulder to lean on. I loved seeing the brothers interact and getting to know them that way. I can’t wait for Hudson and Jacob’s stories, and even though Gray is already married, his relationship with his wife is so adorable and I’d love to get a prequel novella for them.

Aidan, like all of Jill Shalvis’ men, was way too easy to fall in love with. He’s a firefighter and rescue worker, for one, so he’s got a definite hero complex and more than a little alpha in him. He’s a steady presence, never one to let fear get in the way of what needs doing, and he always puts his family first. Aidan thought he lost Lily ten years ago, when she walked out of his life and out of Cedar Ridge, and ever since he’s never felt that kind of connection with anyone. When she makes a return trip, his heart is thrown for a loop, even though he tells himself he won’t let her break it again. I was worried he’d be stubborn for most of the book, but it doesn’t take him long to admit that he never really stopped loving Lily. He’s such a sweetheart to her, wanting to shield her from what life has handed to her but at the same time patient when he knows she’s not ready to face what’s happening between them. It’s hilarious and adorable all the times Aidan had to save Lily from herself and from whatever mishap she accidentally got into. They played off each other so well.

Lily it took me more time to warm up to. She’s still grieving over the death of her sister and father ten years ago, and she just lost her upscale salon job in California. She’s heading home to Cedar Ridge down on her luck and not without some trepidation. While my heart definitely went out to her, I thought her reasons for keeping Aidan at arm’s length were weak. He was being such a great support system for her, but she constantly pushed him away out of fear. I think this is a formula Jill uses in most of her romances, and it works better for some than it does for others. The chemistry is definitely there between Lily and Aidan, but I thought the back and forth went on a little too long. Thankfully there’s a wonderful epilogue that leaves everything on a sweet and high note.

If you’re a fan of Jill Shalvis’ other series, definitely start her latest. Second Chance Summer has a loveable new cast of characters – and more specifically a group of sexy brothers – that are sure to charm you and have you wholeheartedly believing in true love.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for approving my request in exchange for an honest review!

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May 21, 2015 Dorine rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: fans of heartwarming romance novels that make them laugh

Shelves: ebooks-kindle, hiking, firemen

The first book of Jill Shalvis' CEDAR RIDGE series will entertain readers with male camaraderie full of pranks and wisecracking, as well as a love story jam-packed with emotion from heartrending to heartwarming.

Aidan Kincaid is a Colorado Wildland Firefighter as well as a local Search-and-Rescue volunteer, who still loves the girl that left him wondering what happened to their relationship. The fact that he still loves her but doesn't want to see her again is as lost as he feels when Lily comes The first book of Jill Shalvis' CEDAR RIDGE series will entertain readers with male camaraderie full of pranks and wisecracking, as well as a love story jam-packed with emotion from heartrending to heartwarming.

Aidan Kincaid is a Colorado Wildland Firefighter as well as a local Search-and-Rescue volunteer, who still loves the girl that left him wondering what happened to their relationship. The fact that he still loves her but doesn't want to see her again is as lost as he feels when Lily comes back to Cedar Ridge.

Lily Danville, hairstylist to the stars in San Diego, is down on her luck and finding herself back in Cedar Ridge after she swore she wouldn't return ten years ago when her sister tragically died. When Lily realizes that her new job is located at the Kincaid family's resort, near everything she doesn't want to remember, she almost turns tail and runs. But the small fact that she has nowhere else to go forces her up the mountain road to her future.

Lily is one funny, crazy girl who kicks off this first novel in the CEDAR RIDGE series wearing Uggs and a sundress into a store to buy a pile of munchies, only to run into Aidan Kincaid as she's slipping quietly out the door. Well, she's not exactly quiet, because she knocks down a display before scrambling out the door, without her keys.

Aidan Kincaid really wants to avoid Lily but the store clerk insists that he take the lady her car keys. He can't help but see the humor in the situation and his amused voice grabs Lily by the heart. Can Lily work at Aidan's family's resort without letting her heartbroken memories of her sister cloud her judgement about everything else? Will Aidan change his dangerous lifestyle for the woman who fears it all? Read their engaging story to find out.

SECOND CHANCE SUMMER explores the heartrending circumstances that separated two young people when they were at the cusp of their mutual attraction for one another. Ten years later, they have to face their inner demons, or lose the love they both deserve.

I found Aidan and his friends, as well as his brothers, highly entertaining. They're smart alecks toward one another because they have a lifetime of ammunition to use against each other. Their antics often lightened tense moments, which offsets the danger they face in a mountain resort area where anything can happen.

As quirky as Lily is, she also has a heartrending story to tell. Her friends at the salon where she works are very funny and the gossip that occurs can really stir up some trouble for everyone. I think that Lily and Aidan are well-matched, while this book allowed me to get to know the other characters through their interactions with this couple. It's a great kick-off to a series that fans will enjoy and a good example for first-timers to find out why we keep coming back for more.

Expect a rolling wave of emotion while reading SECOND CHANCE SUMMER. Jill Shalvis once again works her magic by tugging at our heartstrings, then soothing them with laugh-out-loud dialogue and mannerisms. I cried and laughed my way through this book and especially enjoyed the Colorado setting that serves as a great backdrop for a love story. I’m thankful we don't have long to wait for book two, MY KIND OF WONDERFUL, coming in December 2015, then book three, NOBODY BUT YOU will release in late March 2016.

Reviewed by Dorine, courtesy of Romance Junkies and The Zest Quest. eARC provided by the publisher through NetGalley.
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Jul 21, 2015 Priyanka rated it it was amazing

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Second Chance Summer is the first book of Jill Shalvis's new series, Cedar Ridge. As I keep saying it that I love Jill Shalvis, there was no surprise when I picked this book as soon as it was released. And it was indeed a great read!

Jill Shalvis has a knack of creating these perfect, adorable towns. Like Lucky Harbor, I fell in love with this town Cedar Ridge based in Colorado.

Lily Danville has returned to Cedar Ridge after a decade. When some tragic occur accidents in her life Lily can't cope u Second Chance Summer is the first book of Jill Shalvis's new series, Cedar Ridge. As I keep saying it that I love Jill Shalvis, there was no surprise when I picked this book as soon as it was released. And it was indeed a great read!

Jill Shalvis has a knack of creating these perfect, adorable towns. Like Lucky Harbor, I fell in love with this town Cedar Ridge based in Colorado.

Lily Danville has returned to Cedar Ridge after a decade. When some tragic occur accidents in her life Lily can't cope up with those and she gives up living in the town and goes to San Diego. When she runs into trouble there and is out of job, after ten years she is forced to return to Cedar Ridge as her friend Jonathan offers her a job.

Aidan Kincaid is a firefighter and volunteers for the local Search-and-Rescue team. He lives with his family in his family's Cedar Ridge Resort. The resort is struggling so he and his brothers are doing everything to save the family resort. He is very protective of his family. Aidan always had a thing for Lily but when she left town abruptly he was hurt, so when she returns to town, he tries to keep his distance from her and not get too emotionally involved but he can't stop himself from wanting to help and protect Lily.

Lily always had a crush on Aidan but due to some misunderstandings, she wants to keep distance but it doesn't happen that way of course. Her encounters with Aidan are pretty funny too. But they have great chemistry and so they can't stay away from each other. After some communication everything works out in the end.

I loved the story. Aidan and Lily were great, I quite liked Aidan's family as well. It was a great start to the series. I am looking forward to the next book. If you are looking for a Jill Shalvis book to read, Second Chance Summer is for you.

Some of my favourite quotes:

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“He remembered kissing her… falling for her.

Then how she’d left the mountain without looking back, forgetting about him with shocking, heartbreaking ease.

Now she was back. And she’d kissed him like maybe she hadn’t forgotten him after all...”

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“You’re not a job to me, Lily. Not even close. You’re more. And I think I’m more to you too. I think it’s not that you don’t feel anything, it’s that you feel too much. I scare you.”

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“There were some men who just knew how to kiss, the kind of kiss that could send a woman reeling. The kind of kiss that could take away problems and awareness and … and everything. The kind of kiss that could shatter her into a trillion little pieces. The kind of kiss that somehow both calmed her body and soul even as it wound her up for more. Aidan was that kind of kisser.”

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Jun 12, 2015 Danielle rated it really liked it

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3.5 stars

There’s something about a Jill Shalvis book that puts a smile on my face no matter how down I’m feeling. With her witty storytelling, quirky heroines and gorgeous heroes, she never fails to please.

SECOND CHANCE SUMMER is the first in her new series entitled Cedar Ridge. Set in Colorado, you can almost smell the crisp clean air of the mountains as she whisks you away to the small town setting amidst the fresh snowy powder and majestic peaks. Li Read more reviews at What Danielle Did Next

3.5 stars

There’s something about a Jill Shalvis book that puts a smile on my face no matter how down I’m feeling. With her witty storytelling, quirky heroines and gorgeous heroes, she never fails to please.

SECOND CHANCE SUMMER is the first in her new series entitled Cedar Ridge. Set in Colorado, you can almost smell the crisp clean air of the mountains as she whisks you away to the small town setting amidst the fresh snowy powder and majestic peaks. Lily Danville never thought she’d be back in Cedar Ridge. Hightailing it out of there after losing her sister and father to tragic circumstances, Lily has never looked back even when it meant leaving Aidan Kincaid behind. After years of unanswered questions and old feelings gently slumbering, she has to face it all again when she loses her job and her best friend is the only one who’ll take a chance on her. Aidan Kincaid spends his days fighting fires and rescuing stray climbers and his nights trying to keep his mismatched group of siblings together. Abandoned years ago by their father, the Kincaids have had to fight and scratch for survival like feral cats always on the brink of disaster. When Lily walks back into town, Aidan finally has the chance to carve out a future of his very own. If only he can get lily to open up and tell him why she turned her back on them so many years ago.

You never really have to worry about how a Jill Shalvis book will turn out but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. How she takes you to that ending is what’s important and in SECOND CHANCE SUMMER, she really pulls on the heartstrings. All the old feelings are already there so there’s an extra depth to Lily and Aidan’s relationship because they know each other’s strengths and weaknesses already. The reader can sit back and enjoy their witty repartee and steamy encounters and not overly worry whenever drama comes knocking at the door. It’s a nice, simple romance that you can curl up with and put aside your worries of the day.

Because it’s the first in a series, it’s very much the set-up book for the others and so we are introduced to the rest of the Kincaid’s who we’ll inevitably get to know much better. I loved the rapport these siblings had with each other and the fierce love and protective nature they all had for one another despite how they all came together.

Overall, SECOND CHANCE SUMMER is a solid start to this series with plenty to delight the old and new Shalvis fans. I, for one can’t wait for more!! ...more

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Mar 10, 2015 Jennifer rated it really liked it

3.5 Stars

(part of a joint review at The Book Nympho )

I LOVE second chance romances and if Jill Shalvis is writing it sign me up! Second Chance Summer was a solid start to the Cedar Ridge series.

I enjoyed the romance between Lily and Aidan (looks up, a bit more than Jonetta). They have past with each other in the small town of Cedar Ridge and after tens years all the feels are still there. Lily break Aidan’s heart when she left town and now that she’s back she is afraid that Aidan will break her ...more

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Jan 06, 2017 Emily rated it really liked it

Shelves: characters-d, second-chances, humorous, tattoos, year-2015, pages-300-399, characters-k, characters-l, firefighters, characters-a

Lily Danville had left Cedar Ridge, Colorado after she lost her sister and father planning never to return. After her job, boyfriend, and life implodes she is back working for her best friend in his salon until she gets back on her feet. Seeing Aidan Kincaid again though was not on the plan, she knows she could have lost her heart to him but something kept her from ever exploring it.

Aidan can't believe Lily is back and he definitely wants to spend time with her, Lily though is pushing him away a ...more

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Jul 04, 2015 Pamela(AllHoney) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: my-5-star-romances, loc-usa, 1st-in-series, ebooks, dreamy-heroes, contemporary-romance, second-chances-reunion, firefighters-emt-rescue, blue-collar, small-town

The first book in Jill Shalvis' Cedar Ridge series. Lily Danville left Cedar Ridge, Colorado, ten years ago when tragedy struck her family. She lost both her sister and then her father within a week. When she left she left Aidan Kincaid behind too. Aidan is now a firefighter and assists in search and rescue, along with helping out at the family resort. The resort that Lily will be working at temporarily until she finds another position far away. Aidan Kincaid is stunned to learn that Lily is bac ...more

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Jan 16, 2015 Dina rated it liked it · review of another edition

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3 1/2 stars

I loved the Kincaid family dynamics, but the romance between Aidan and Lily left me a bit disappointed. It wasn't bad per se, it was just... meh. I know Ms. Shalvis can do better, that's probably why I was underwhelmed. ...more

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May 18, 2015 Anna's Herding Cats rated it really liked it

Shelves: shalvis-jill, for-review, 2015, known-each-other-forever, contemporary, colorado, firefighter, search-and-rescue, cosmetologist

Oh so much happy happening here. Total girly squee over having a new little world from Shalvis to get to know. LOVED the characters and setting. Can't wait to see all of his siblings stories. ...more

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Aug 07, 2015 Carolyn Storer rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance-contemporary, book-list-2015

Enjoyed it but didn't love it. Something was off, not sure if it was the book or me. Will ponder. Full review to come soon. ...more

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Jul 10, 2017 Cheri rated it really liked it

This is the first book I have read by Jill Shalvis. Now I have to get the other 2 in the series and more written by her. I really like her.

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Multiple New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is … mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s bestselling, award-winning heartwarming and full of humor novels wherever books are sold and visit her website for a complete book list and blog detailing her city-girl- ...more

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“Gotta be a full moon bringing out the crazy,” Mitch said. “Maybe the crazy just follows you,” Aidan suggested. In turn, Mitch suggested Aidan was number one. With his middle finger.” — 9 likes

“Mitch, who was six foot four and, at two hundred and twenty pounds, quite an imposing figure, strode out wearing nothing but his fire boots. Well, and a few soapsuds. He ambled over to the big bay windows, grabbed a squeegee, and went to work scrubbing the glass, his twig and berries swinging in the wind. The entire crew doubled over, dying of laughter. Everyone, that is, except for the captain, who was looking apoplectic. “What the hell are you doing?” he bellowed. “Cleaning like you ordered. Sir,” Mitch added politely, scrubbing with a whole new level of vigor.” — 8 likes

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