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My Kind of Wonderful

(Cedar Ridge #2)

Jill Shalvis (Goodreads Author)

4.05 · Rating details · 5,252 ratings · 654 reviews

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, bu ...more

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Aug 17, 2015 Carol [Goodreads Addict] rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-romance

My Kind of Wonderful is book two in the Cedar Ridge series by Jill Shalvis.

I completely fell in love with the first book in this series, Second Chance Summer, which focused on Aiden and Lily and the Kincaid family and the ski resort they co-own and run at Cedar Ridge, Colorado. So there was no doubt that I would equally love getting to know the first of the twins, Hudson Kincaid.

Colorado Ski Patrol in its element:

Hudson and his twin brother are half siblings to the other three Kincaids. They and their mother are the product of a ...more

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Dec 22, 2015 ✦❋Arianna✦❋ rated it really liked it

4 Stars!!

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“My Kind of Wonderful” is the second book in Jill Shalvis's newest series entitled “Cedar Ridge” and like the previous installment was a sweet contemporary romance that made me smile and swoon and fall in love not only with our two main characters, but also with all the supporting characters and the small, gorgeous town - Cedar Ridge. It seems this author has the perfect formula for a great clean contemporary romance – a great strong heroine, a swoon worthy hero, entertaining supportin ...more

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Nov 24, 2015 Stacey is Sassy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: net-galley, cont-series

Too busy for love

I started My Kind of Wonderful a little worried. I’m a huge fan of Jill Shalvis, loved the first book in this series and enjoyed the family dynamics of those crazy Kincaids. I was scared of getting emotionally attached to someone who “has a second lease on life” and “might look delicate”. Was the story going to be about someone sick? Were we going to have to see this couple just starting out, dealing with illness? These thoughts were running through my head in the beginning and ...more

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May 26, 2015 Jonetta rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, 16000-in-2016, ng-kris-jennifer

Hudson (Hud) Kincaid is one of a motley crew of siblings managing the family ski lodge in Colorado. He's the one who works 24/7 and when he's not working ski patrol he's a cop with the local police force. It's clear something's driving him, which makes him all kinds of interesting. When he finds Bailey Moore stranded (and unapologetic) at the top of the dangerous, expert slope, Hud knows there's something special about this young woman.

I really liked both Hud and Bailey, two very different but ...more

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Dec 21, 2015 MELISSA *Mel Reader* rated it really liked it

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4.5 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)

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Bailey Moore is a 24 yr. old woman who grew up in a small town south of Denver. She works as a graphic designer, but also enjoys painting on the side. Bailey has had a rough time these last few years, & feels like she has a new lease on life. For so long she never had time for anything but survival, but now she has a list of things she wants to do, & she plans to live life to the fullest!

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Jul 26, 2015 Claire Robinson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: shit-hot-series

5 - 'Mountain Hottie' Stars!

What can I say about Jill Shalvis, that hasn’t already been said. I consider myself lucky in that I only discovered her writing this year, what makes me lucky? I have dozens and dozens of books by this author that I can now take my time and immerse myself in, and nothing gets this reader more excited than a series, and Jill has certainly got quite a few of those on the go that I have some serious catching up to do with.

”I don’t need options… I just need you.”

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Nov 20, 2018 Carole (Carole's Random Life in Books) rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, 2018-netgalley-challenge, reviewed, series, net-galley, 2018

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I had a fantastic time with this romance. I pulled this book from my virtual stack of past due review books. It was a great book so I have no idea why I waited so long to pick it up and read it. Of course, I have yet to read a Jill Shalvis book that I didn't like so it really is no surprise that I liked this one as much as I did. This is the second book in the Cedar Ridge series but it is easily read as a stand-alone novel.

Hud takes This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.

I had a fantastic time with this romance. I pulled this book from my virtual stack of past due review books. It was a great book so I have no idea why I waited so long to pick it up and read it. Of course, I have yet to read a Jill Shalvis book that I didn't like so it really is no surprise that I liked this one as much as I did. This is the second book in the Cedar Ridge series but it is easily read as a stand-alone novel.

Hud takes his responsibilities very seriously. He takes care of his mother and accepts all of the blame for his brother leaving town. He is very dedicated to his work and seems to be on the clock all the time. He wants no part of the mural for the resort that his mother has arranged. Bailey is ready to embrace life and do all of the things she has had to put off for so long. The first thing on her list that she wants to complete is the mural for the ski resort.

The characters in this book were great. Bailey has been through a lot but still has a very positive attitude and is looking forward to her future. Hudson is an incredibly hard worker who is dedicated to his family and doing what is right. Hudson has a large family that also work at the ski resort that played a big part of this story and were all a lot of fun. Bailey's loved ones wanted to protect her and keep her safe even though they didn't always seem to completely support her choices.

I loved Hud and Bailey together. The chemistry between them was amazing and I felt like these two really needed each other. Hudson saw Bailey as more than her illness and helped to give her back the sense of normal that she needed. Bailey added the balance to Hudson's life that he didn't realize he needed. I felt like both of these characters came alive every time they were together and I couldn't help but cheer them on towards their happily ever after.

I would recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance. This was a story filled with great chemistry, touching moments, and a lot of hope. I can't wait to read more from Jill Shalvis!

I received a digital review copy of this book from Forever (Grand Central Publishing).

Initial Thoughts
I pulled this book from my virtual stack of past due arcs. Why didn't I read this book years ago? It was great so I have no excuses. I read the first and third books in the series back when they were being published so skipping this one really made no sense. I love Hudson and Bailey together. The whole Kincaid family was great and I never felt like I was missing anything even though I remember very little from the other books in the series. These two had so much in common and their chemistry was off the charts. They have both been through so much and I was thrilled to see them find their happily ever after together.
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Dec 20, 2015 Yodamom rated it really liked it

Shelves: crack-a-smile, romance, fun-fluff

3.5 stars
Sweet romantic tale of two people who need love and a connection with the world. He is an over worked, over burdened, guilt ridden hero to all. She is a survivor of cancer and is learning how to live expecting the next day to come.
Very enjoyable audiobook, excellent narration.

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

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• Cedar Ridge #2
• 368 Pages
• release date - 22 December 2015
• Grand Central Publishing
Book #3 Nobody But You will be released 29 March 2016

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Bailey is finally healthy again, after fighting that stupid cancer for almost ten years.
And she has a list. A list of things she wants to do in her 'new' life.
One item on that list brings her to Cedar Ridge.
She was hired to paint a mural on a wall of the ski-town's hotel resort.
A family portrait of the Kincaids.

Enter Hudson Kincaid.

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Sep 06, 2015 Lily (Night Owl Book Cafe) rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance, reviewed, netgalley, 2016

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

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Nov 14, 2019 Lover of Romance rated it really liked it

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I have had this BOOK on my list for years and honestly, I have no idea why I waited so long for this one. I read book one. "Second Chance Summer" and truly adored it a handful of years ago so I am not sure why it took me so long but I finally was able to read or in this case, I was able to grab ahold of the audiobook through my local library. And first, off I want to mention this might be my favorite book from this author so far!! I know I ...more

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Nov 11, 2015 Dali rated it really liked it

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

My Kind of Wonderful is amusing, sexy and tender all rolled up in an attractive snow powdered package.

“He flashed that panty-melting grin and all her poor, neglected womanly parts flamed to life and did the Macarena.”

Bailey Moore has never “had time for anything except survival.” But now she has a new lease on life and with it a list of all the things she imagined she’d enjoy doing during the decade she battled cancer, starting with painting a mural. When the opportunity to do it lands ...more

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Jan 06, 2016 Mandy rated it really liked it

3.5

sweet romance with a few laughs. I love the Kincaid family and Cedar Ridge. The romance lacked a little of the chemistry I felt in the first book but I did like both Bailey and Hudson. I can't wait for the next book in this series.

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Oct 27, 2015 Maria Rose rated it it was amazing

That really was 'My Kind of Wonderful'! I loved it, including the ending which made me want to laugh and cry at the same time.

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Feb 26, 2017 Jacob Proffitt rated it liked it

Shelves: steamy, romance, negative-motivation, audiobook

This is second in a series, and while I read the first it was long enough ago that I've lost the information. And the story definitely suffers for that. So I'd definitely recommend reading the first, and doing so proximate enough that you mostly remember who people are.

This is another that life and stress kept me from reviewing for a couple of days. So again, details are gone. I hate when that happens.

I liked Bailey a whole heckuva lot. She's spent a large part of her life battling a cancer with This is second in a series, and while I read the first it was long enough ago that I've lost the information. And the story definitely suffers for that. So I'd definitely recommend reading the first, and doing so proximate enough that you mostly remember who people are.

This is another that life and stress kept me from reviewing for a couple of days. So again, details are gone. I hate when that happens.

I liked Bailey a whole heckuva lot. She's spent a large part of her life battling a cancer with a low survival rate. When the book starts, she's been "cancer free" for months, though, and prognosis is very positive that she'll actually have a life. This is unexpected, but Bailey has spent a lot of time thinking about what she'd do if she ever got a chance and is organized enough that she's now got a list and is working on fitting as much in as she possibly can. This brings her into the orbit of the crazy Kincaids, and particularly to the notice of Hudson.

And Hudson is just all kinds of dreamy as the cop/ski patrol/tough and responsible good guy. I liked him, too, but as has been all too common lately, he has the dread negative motivation* disease. So the plot stops dead about midway through and we're left waiting for Hud to get over himself already and go and be happy with the woman he obviously loves. It's actually worse than that, though, as Hud adds moments of absolute stupidity to the mix to where I kind of wanted Bailey to take her broken heart to her next item on the list and find someone else to fall in love with. And yeah, I liked them together and I so wanted it to happen so I'm not disappointed that he got over himself. But I'd still have liked Bailey to at least make him grovel a bit on the way. He got off way, waaaay too easy.

So again what might have been a four star read got bunted down a peg or two for the plot-killing negative motivations. I really hate when that happens.

A note about Steamy: I forget how much explicit sex there was. But there was some and it was about the middle of my steam tolerance so not more than a handful and not terribly long.

* Negative Motivations: I kind of hate that the term "negative motivation" isn't widespread, yet. Since it isn't, I'm going to save off this little jag to append to my reviews that feature the term. Jennifer Crusie blogged about it a bit back and it changed how I understand story. The problem with the term is that if you've never heard it before, you'd assume it meant motivations that are harmful or immoral. Not so. What it refers to is motivations not to do something. The thing is that many of us are motivated to not do things for a lot of different, perfectly valid and reasonable, reasons. The problem is that in a story motivations to not do things are a huge drag on the plot—particularly considering the fact that most negative motivations are overcome by the character simply deciding they don't care any more (or, rather, that they do care and are now motivated to do the thing). So not only do you have a counter to action but you also have a situation where to overcome it, all a character has to do is change their mind. Which means eventually, the reader is rooting for the character to get over him/herself already and do the thing we want them to do. Conflict drives story. Conflict between a reader and a main character drives readers away from story. ...more

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Nov 15, 2015 Anna's Herding Cats rated it really liked it

Shelves: shalvis-jill, for-review, contemporary, artist, twins, 2015, resort, skiing

Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.

Prepare for a swoon, ladies. Prepare for a swoon. Jill Shalvis has done it yet again! I swear. She hits the right spot every single time. My Kind of Wonderful was just that...completely wonderful. From beginning to end Hud and Bailey had me in one big ol' swoon and left me with a big grin on my face and a happy sigh in my heart.

The quick of it is that Hud and his siblings run a ski resort and his mama has hired a random woman to come in and paint a huge mural on their resort wall. And Hudson...not so pleased! The resort's struggling and they just don't have the funds for something like that. But dang if that cute little artist will be denied! This gig is important to Bailey and she's determined to do it even if it means working pro-bono (much to his dismay). And oh the sparks they fly between as these two are forced all close together.

So. Hudson and Bailey. Hud's a little growly, a control freak, he's a protector and has such a sweet underbelly he tries to keep a hidden. He's a cop and does ski patrol and all kinds of other alpha male things at the resort. Yum! And Bailey is all strength. She's a survivor, talented and has a lovely spirit about her. Their chemistry...total sparkly deliciousness. They butt heads, they growl, they get all lusty and sweet. It was one helluva good time watching these two fall for each other. I loved seeing them on their jobs too. Her working on the family mural and him on patrol. Totally sexy when he goes into rescue mode. Noms!

Now. My favorite thing about the book...this family. I freaking LOVE this family. Hud's brothers and sisters are something else. I love the way they are with each other. They give each other absolute hell, the guys torment each other, they snark and growl but they are solid and there for each other. It's a fun dynamic seeing them all together. I busted out laughing more than once and totally had moments of wishing I wasn't an only child. The heart and love of it all just gets to me. They definitely add a wonderful background element to the romance.

All in all, My Kind of Wonderful was just a fabulous read. Had me smiling and laughing and going all girly. No matter what series Shalvis tackles I instantly want to be a part of the world she creates. The settings, the people, the feeling of home and family and friendship. An amazing talent, that.

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Jul 07, 2015 Danielle rated it liked it

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I have been looking forward to reading My Kind of Wonderful ever since I read Second Chance Summer earlier this year, and while there were parts of the story that I enjoyed, it wasn't what I was hoping for as a whole.

Hudson and Bailey both bring a lot of baggage into the story that caused it to be a heavier read than what I was expecting. Bailey is finally free to live her life for the first time in ten years and she has a list, and plans, and falling in love with Hudson is not on the agenda.

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Oct 02, 2015 Julie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-romance, e-book, night-owl-reviews, netgalley

My Kind of Wonderful by Jill Shalvis

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The humor and sharp witted dialogue kept the story balanced and despite the heavy hitting subject matter, it did not become too mushy or drippy. Like Bailey, I am a big fan of mixing romance with great passion and emotional attachment and it is so very refreshing to read a romance novel that provides all these elements. Bailey and Hud finally get their hard earned happy ever after and no one deserves i ...more

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Oct 23, 2015 Dorine rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: those who love sibling shenanigans + unusual love stories

Shelves: art-theme, contemporary, ebooks-kindle, contemporary-small-town, wounded-heroine, family-dynamics, unusual-job-for-heroine, romance

Find more contemporary romance reviews in 2016 at The Zest Quest.

Can a woman just learning to live after a serious illness settle down with a man who is overly committed to his family's struggling ski resort? Jill Shalvis once again pairs together an interesting couple full of spunk and surprises.

MY KIND OF WONDERFUL is an enjoyable addition to the CEDAR RIDGE series. As expected, the Kincaid siblings razz each other to no end just as much as they come to each other's aid when troubled. Can a mu Find more contemporary romance reviews in 2016 at The Zest Quest.

Can a woman just learning to live after a serious illness settle down with a man who is overly committed to his family's struggling ski resort? Jill Shalvis once again pairs together an interesting couple full of spunk and surprises.

MY KIND OF WONDERFUL is an enjoyable addition to the CEDAR RIDGE series. As expected, the Kincaid siblings razz each other to no end just as much as they come to each other's aid when troubled. Can a mural depicting each sibling's personality be the answer to a mother's wish?

Hudson "Hud" Kincaid is used to being in control of everything at his family's ski resort, so it's not surprising when he's attracted to the one woman who challenges that control. Bailey Moore is checking off the challenges on her bucket list after years of battling cancer. Getting romantically involved with the handsome man who rescues her from the top of a mountain isn't on that list. Can a man who can do anything and a woman who is determined to do it all stand still long enough to realize they're perfect for one another?

Hud and Bailey are instantly attracted to each other when they initially meet but Hud is too commitment phobic to commit to anyone. Bailey is too new to living without cancer to hold herself back. Can just one night of giving in to their mutual attraction be enough?

Hud lives with the guilt of pushing his twin brother away from their family, so he doesn't believe he's capable of long-term relationships. He's already overcommitted by taking care of his early-dementia-ridden mother, as well as all his responsibilities trying to keep his family's resort afloat. But Bailey touches something deep inside of him that he doesn't know exists. Can this sweet woman tame the beast within?

Bailey agrees to paint a mural of the Kincaid family for free if they'll give her room and board on the weekends when she comes to the resort to work on the mural. She loves to paint, as it revives memories of her deceased grandmother who inspired her talent. Currently a graphic artist, painting a mural of this magnitude is on Bailey's list of things to do, now that she's back to truly living after her devastating illness. Will those who love her and who have protected her during her illness give her the freedom she feels she deserves?

Hud has a quiet strength that jumps off the page and into the heart of the reader. His guilt and consequent penance that he tries to force upon himself because of his past misdeeds shines a light on his inner soul. Bailey has spent so much time being sick, that now that she has a hint of what it's like to be on the road to recovery, she's not sure how to settle for anything less than the list of challenges she's created. Hud seems too married to the resort and his responsibilities to take time to go along on her quest. Bailey decides if she can't have forever, what's wrong with right now? Can Hud resist the temptation of Bailey?

I enjoyed Hud and Bailey's story. You'd think this story would be sad due to Bailey's struggles and Hud's mother's condition, but it's not. It's full of life because Bailey is ready to live. Every time Hud said "Bay," my heart melted a little more. He's a man of few words but somehow his deepest emotion is conveyed every time he says her name. I love Hud's reaction to everything around him. He's serious which makes his siblings' and mother's antics toward him entertaining. This isn't a difficult story filled with tension. It's actually an easy read, even considering the more emotional topics that could have made the novel a lot darker. They were aptly covered yet they didn't overwhelm the characters or the story. The emotion did bring tears to my eyes toward the end of the novel but it is Bailey's spirit that makes this novel special.

Jill Shalvis can always make me laugh. Her characters breathe life into every page, making me feel as though I can reach out and touch them. I'm not a skier or fond of the cold, yet MY KIND OF WONDERFUL pulled me into the characters' lives as easily as if it was my favorite scenario. That's the Shalvis magic. Her books are always on my list to read first and remain on my keeper shelf for re-reading in the future. The sneak peek of the next story at the end of this novel made me anxious for NOBODY BUT YOU, coming in March 2016. MY KIND OF WONDERFUL is a fun story with unusual characters worth savoring.

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Oct 26, 2015 Heather andrews rated it it was amazing

Deep down, and I mean seriously like really deep down, Hud is a good guy with a good heart who likes to bring his woman substance, “I have coffee, donuts, and bacon,” he cajoled. “I wasn’t sure what your poison was so I tried to cover all the basic food groups: caffeine, sugar, and trans fats. If none of those work, I’ll…” I seriously loved Hud, "he manfully sucked it up and let her fingers stroke up and down his back. “Can’t have you suffering from cold parts,” he said. “I’ve got a hot shower a ...more

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Jun 15, 2015 Linda (un)Conventional Bookworms rated it it was amazing

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*I received a free ARC of My Kind of Wonderful from Forever via Netgalley in exchange of an honest and unbiased review*

My Kind of Wonderful is one of those stories that keep you up way too late at night, while you laugh, cry, shiver and swoon alongside the characters.

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Jun 02, 2019 Andrea rated it it was ok · review of another edition

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I used to love Jill Shalvis' books. But lately, I feel like they're all a bit too similar and formulaic for me. They all just blur together for me. Someone goes somewhere, but it's only temporary, they meet someone who's refusing to love again, sparks fly, but-oh-we-can't-date-because-I'm-leaving-soon angst ensues...

But still. They're like comfort food. You know what you'll get, and sometimes you just need it.

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Jun 22, 2015 Danielle rated it really liked it

3.5 stars
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The Cedar Ridge series is typical Jill Shalvis fare – warm, funny and smile inducing. You can’t help but grin as you read Jill’s books and My Kind of Wonderful is no different. Like its predecessor, Second Chance Summer, book two focuses on yet another yummy Kincaid brother. Do they really make them like these hunks in Colorado? If so, I have got to get me some skis! ;)

Hudson Kincaid is the head of his family’s ski resort patrol and he is all 3.5 stars
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The Cedar Ridge series is typical Jill Shalvis fare – warm, funny and smile inducing. You can’t help but grin as you read Jill’s books and My Kind of Wonderful is no different. Like its predecessor, Second Chance Summer, book two focuses on yet another yummy Kincaid brother. Do they really make them like these hunks in Colorado? If so, I have got to get me some skis! ;)

Hudson Kincaid is the head of his family’s ski resort patrol and he is all business. Constantly picking up shifts, solving problems and taking care of his mom, he has no time for romance. Until he meets Bailey Moore who coincidentally has no time for romance either. She’s on a mission of her own – after years of being seriously ill, Bailey is not using remission as an excuse for downtime. She has museums to see, oceans to swim in and mountains to climb. However when Bailey and Hudson meet on top of the Rockies, it isn’t long before the temperature starts to rise high enough to melt the snow capped peaks. A chance meeting with Hudson’s mom and suddenly Bailey is employed to paint a Kincaid family mural and her schedule is thrown out the window apart from all those hours pencilled in to flirt with gorgeous, ski patrol hunks of course.

Our hero and heroine are stunned by their chemistry particularly since neither have the time to commit to a relationship. An idea of a steamy, sultry night together to get it out of their systems couldn’t go wrong, right?

My Kind of Wonderful is a cute story but at times the stubbornness of these characters did drive me insane, particularly as it followed a similar thread as book one however the presence of the other members of the Kincaid’s zany, warm family was always a pleasure and it helped stop the storyline from getting bogged down by Hudson and Bailey’s more frustrating character traits.

I really enjoyed Hudson’s character, he really takes on more than his fair share of the family burden and I loved learning more about his background and his relationship with his siblings. Equally Bailey’s strength and determination were admirable given her past and I loved watching her grow and stand up for herself. Together, their chemistry is off the charts and Shalvis really knows how to write a love scene. You know what you’re getting with a Jill Shalvis book but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

My Kind of Wonderful is the ideal type of book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon, when you just want to smile, laugh and feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. Paired with a hot beverage and sweet treat and you’ve got the perfect combo.
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Aug 28, 2015 Alyse rated it it was amazing

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In Second Chance Summer, we were introduced to the Kincaid family: Gray (and Penny), Aiden, Hudson, Jacob (mentioned), and McKenna Kincaid. These siblings are working to save the family ski resort that their loser father left to them in a MOUNTAIN of debt. Book 1 focuses on Aiden Kincaid and Lily Danville (for my full review on Second Chance Summer, click HERE). My Kind of Wonderful is the second novel in Jill Shalvis' Cider R For more reviews, please follow my blog:
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In Second Chance Summer, we were introduced to the Kincaid family: Gray (and Penny), Aiden, Hudson, Jacob (mentioned), and McKenna Kincaid. These siblings are working to save the family ski resort that their loser father left to them in a MOUNTAIN of debt. Book 1 focuses on Aiden Kincaid and Lily Danville (for my full review on Second Chance Summer, click HERE). My Kind of Wonderful is the second novel in Jill Shalvis' Cider Ridge series and focuses on Hudson Kincaid and Bailey Moore.

Bailey Moore, for the first time in her life, is looking forward to the future. She never had the opportunity to make plans for herself or even dream about what she wanted out of life. Bailey wants to learn to live every day to the fullest and enjoy the moment. She's even made a List of things she wanted (and now could) do: Paint a mural, explore castles in Europe, travel the Greek isles... And that is why she is in Cedar Ridge. To gain control of her life and start on her List by painting a mural for the Kincaid family at their resort.

But Bailey doesn't expect to meet Hudson Kincaid.

All work and no play has made Hudson Kincaid a super-stressed boy. Between his work as head of the ski patrol for the family ski resort and town cop, trying to SAVE the family resort, taking care of his sick mom, and looking for his twin brother (Jacob), Hud has little to no time for anything else in his life. All he wants is a few minutes to himself before he's supposed to participate in some safety drills, but he gets a call about someone being "in trouble" at the top of Devil's Face. He finds Bailey (patiently) waiting for help and something shifts in him when he sees her wonder-filled gaze taking in the mountain views.

Hudson finds himself looking forward to the weekends when Bailey is in Cedar Ridge working on her mural. And soon "only one night" turns into more nights. But Hud doesn't have the time for a relationship and Bailey has had enough with temporary...

So once the mural is finished will Hudson be able to let her go?

While each book is a standalone (since it each story focuses a different sibling and their story of finding love) and doesn't have to be read in order, I would FULLY recommend reading them in order so you can get the full effect of the WONDERFUL Kincaid family. This is probably one of my FAVORITE book families I've EVER read. They are fiercely loyal to each other, yet they still tease and torture each other ENDLESSLY (with embarrassing underwear).

Rating: 5 out of 5

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Jan 05, 2016 Lisa Kay rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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★★★★✩ (This is a review of the audiobook.) Karen White does her usual wonderful job narrating this next installment of the Cedar Ridge series. Good vocal differentiations, tones, and pacing.

Honestly, I didn't think I was going to like this one. I've had enough of the ravages of cancer to my loved one and my patients to last several lifetimes and didn't really want to mix it with my escapist romance reading. However, in the deftly creative and gently hands of Jill Shalvis, it is well done.

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Dec 08, 2015 Jaime Fiction Fangirls rated it it was amazing

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I don't ski, snowboard or fish. I don't enjoy the snow or the outdoors in general. I still want to move to Cedar Springs and live with the Kincaid family forever.

Seriously, outside of falling in love with Hudson and Bailey, both as individuals and as a couple, I fell super hard for the Kincaid siblings and their significant others all over again. The banter that goes on between them in their "meetings" and the way they all watched on during the "big gesture" moment between Bay and Hud was one o I don't ski, snowboard or fish. I don't enjoy the snow or the outdoors in general. I still want to move to Cedar Springs and live with the Kincaid family forever.

Seriously, outside of falling in love with Hudson and Bailey, both as individuals and as a couple, I fell super hard for the Kincaid siblings and their significant others all over again. The banter that goes on between them in their "meetings" and the way they all watched on during the "big gesture" moment between Bay and Hud was one of the funnest, sweetest scenes I've read in a book. Stage whispers, sighs and sweet declarations, how could I not love it?

What I love most about Jill Shalvis' characters is that they don't beat around the bush. They feel what they feel and aren't afraid to voice their opinions and feelings to each other. Obviously they struggle with recognizing their deepest feelings sometimes lending to the conflict in each story, but somehow they manage to do it in reasonably adult manner.

Hudson certainly fits this character profile. He's sexy and strong, smart and kind, and he loves his family with everything he has, but holds onto unnecessary guilt like nobody's business.

Bailey is strong and independent, beautiful and strong-willed, outspoken and insecure all at the same time. She's been fighting for freedom and independence for the past 10 years and now that she's tasted that freedom she'll do anything to hold onto it, despite her family and her ex who are just doing what they think is best for her.

When Bailey is hired to paint a mural at Cedar Ridge, the Sparks between her and Hudson are immediate but he doesn't do relationships and she doesn't do hook-ups. Predictably the chemistry between them is too hard to fight and soon one night turns to three and then four until they are left to decide if a few nights will ever be enough.

The sex scenes were hot but not overdone. I love that the author chooses not to detail every single sexcipade but that she keeps the heat level high throughout the story. The story doesn't rely on the physical parts to make it strong. The emotional connection between Bailey and Hudson is just as charged.

I was honestly sad when I finished reading this book because I probably could read about the Kincaid family forever. Lucky for me there are more books to come.

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Apr 27, 2015 Annie (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it liked it

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In book two of the Cedar Ridge series, Jill Shalvis presents readers with something a little different I think. The heroine, Bailey Moore, is a cancer survivor. After battling for her life, her outlook has changed and she intends on making every waking moment something to remember. While I liked what Bailey stood for, there were times when I thought she came across as too strong. Tired of existing in the background, Bailey is taking life by the hands and giving it a good shake. But there wer ...more

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Dec 10, 2015 Manda Collins rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Fans of Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis,

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As a long time Jill Shalvis reader, I have an idea of what I'm going to get when I dive into one of her books. There will be banter. There will be laughs. There will be sexytimes. But from that description one might assume that there will be a lack of angst, or a lack of seriousness. And that would be a mistake. One of the things I appreciate about Shalvis as a writer is her ability to take on potentially weepy subjects with a light touch. It's not so silly as to be glib, but it's not so serious ...more

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Jul 15, 2015 Jonel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This novel is fun from the get-go. Shalvis takes the wonderful world that we came to know in the 1st Cedar Ridge novel and takes it to another level. The scene comes to life in a beautifully larger than life manner. Shalvis paints it through her words and invites her readers into this world for a short while. She tackles life after personal disaster in this wildly entertaining story, while also showing how it’s different for each of us. The miracle of the human body and soul come into play in a ...more

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Aug 01, 2015 Pamela(AllHoney) rated it really liked it

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The second book in the Cedar Ridge series by Jill Shalvis. Bailey Moore is in remission and it is time for her to get started on her "list". Hudson Kincaid's mother, Carrie hires her to paint a mural at Cedar Ridge and she jumps at the chance. But can she persuade Hudson that it's a good thing to do?

Hudson is certainly high on the dreamy hero list and I loved Bailey. Lots of awesome characters! It isn't my favorite Jill Shalvis book but it is worthy and I'm loving this series and looking forwar ...more

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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 daily blog detailing her city ...more

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