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Stone/White #2
Free Fall
Search-and-rescue expert Logan White is no stranger to high-pressure performance. That's why this ski vacation is so important...and so hard to take. He knows he needs to unwind, but since he can't seem to do it, this holiday looks like a bust. Then he meets ski patroller Lily Harmon, who shows him precisely how sexy daring can be. She has an extreme move to beat every one of his own on the slopes, during rescues and in bed! Now he has to figure out a way to keep this melt-the-ice affair going after the vacation.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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Jill Shalvis
386 books13.8k followersJill Shalvis is a NYT, USA Today, and Amazon Top 100 bestselling author of small-town romance and romcoms, known for big feels, found family, and plenty of shenanigans.
If you love small-town chaos, meddling friends and neighbors, sizzling chemistry, and heroes who fall hard for the one woman they absolutely did not plan on, you’re in the right place. Jill’s books blend laugh-out-loud moments with emotional gut punches, slow-burn tension, and deeply earned happily ever afters.
She writes the stories she loves to read: small-town romance and romantic comedies packed with heart, heat, second chances, grumpy/sunshine sparks, and the kind of found-family vibes that make you want to move right into the pages. Many of her series are perfect for binge-reading, and a number of her books are available in Kindle Unlimited and at major retailers.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably plotting new ways to torture her characters, avoiding laundry, or daydreaming about fictional men and the strong, complicated women who bring them to their knees—and then making them work for it.
You can follow Jill here on Goodreads to keep up with new releases, add her books to your shelves, and discover which small town you want to get lost in next.
If you love small-town chaos, meddling friends and neighbors, sizzling chemistry, and heroes who fall hard for the one woman they absolutely did not plan on, you’re in the right place. Jill’s books blend laugh-out-loud moments with emotional gut punches, slow-burn tension, and deeply earned happily ever afters.
She writes the stories she loves to read: small-town romance and romantic comedies packed with heart, heat, second chances, grumpy/sunshine sparks, and the kind of found-family vibes that make you want to move right into the pages. Many of her series are perfect for binge-reading, and a number of her books are available in Kindle Unlimited and at major retailers.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably plotting new ways to torture her characters, avoiding laundry, or daydreaming about fictional men and the strong, complicated women who bring them to their knees—and then making them work for it.
You can follow Jill here on Goodreads to keep up with new releases, add her books to your shelves, and discover which small town you want to get lost in next.
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March 15, 2020
3.5
When I saw this cover at the retail bookstore, I was immediately drawn on the author's name. If you follow me, you know that Jill Shalvis is one of my favorite! Not the first time I read one of her less recent book but I was curious to read this one who screams "old school" to me. Obviously her craft improved with years because I didn't find in this one the knack she have for "giving life and personality" to her characters (maybe because there was too many sex scenes?) and creating a sizzling chemistry between them that is as exciting out of bed than it is in. But still worth the read to see how a ski resort owner will deal with her family still treating her as the wild child she used to be and the sexy stranger on the slopes, a Search and Rescue man on vacation at Bay Moon Resort.
When I saw this cover at the retail bookstore, I was immediately drawn on the author's name. If you follow me, you know that Jill Shalvis is one of my favorite! Not the first time I read one of her less recent book but I was curious to read this one who screams "old school" to me. Obviously her craft improved with years because I didn't find in this one the knack she have for "giving life and personality" to her characters (maybe because there was too many sex scenes?) and creating a sizzling chemistry between them that is as exciting out of bed than it is in. But still worth the read to see how a ski resort owner will deal with her family still treating her as the wild child she used to be and the sexy stranger on the slopes, a Search and Rescue man on vacation at Bay Moon Resort.
May 5, 2008
Lily Harmon is a woman with a mission-live life to the fullest, enjoy every second, and have no regrets. She's always been wild, as every single one of her family members will tell you. A rebellious teen who was sent to live with her grandparents at their resort, Bay Moon, when she was sixteen to supposedly "straighten her out," at the age of twenty-five Lily hasn't really changed all that much. She's still doing things her own way, still resenting the intrusion of her two older sisters, Gwyneth and Sarah, and attempting to keep her head above water while running the resort that she inherited after her grandparents' deaths.
For Logan White, living on the edge is about more than just the adrenaline rush. As a search-and-rescue expert, he gets to rappel down the side of mountains, fly helicopters-and occasionally dangle out of them, and basically do whatever is necessary to rescue people from the decidedly stupid situations they get themselves into. Not one to focus on the lack of female companionship in his life, Logan is wary to accept a free trip to a Lake Tahoe resort from his friend Wyatt. Sure, he might need the rest and relaxation, and skiing down dangerous mountain slopes is definitely one of his ideas of heaven, but just because Wyatt is getting married doesn't mean that Logan needs a woman in his life.
But when Logan arrives at Bay Moon Resort and aides Lily Harmon in her rescue of a wayward skier, sparks fly in instantaneous attraction. A short-term dalliance isn't out of order, since both Logan and Lily are adults with no attachments. The only thing neither of them bargained for is the desire-the need-to take their relationship deeper. Sex might be good for the body, but love and commitment are definitely better for the soul.
I have to admit that I fell in love with Ms. Shalvis's search-and-rescue heroes with her story PERILOUS WATERS in the MEN OF COURAGE II anthology. FREE FALL is another book that takes you into the lives of people who risk it all for others, only to overlook what's missing in their own lives. Lily and Logan are both thrill-seekers, there's no doubt about it, but underneath their tough exterior they're simply a man and woman who have learned to distrust deep emotions and entanglements. Watching their struggle to learn to love and trust in this story was a joy, and I look forward to reading about some more yummy SAR characters in the near future.
For Logan White, living on the edge is about more than just the adrenaline rush. As a search-and-rescue expert, he gets to rappel down the side of mountains, fly helicopters-and occasionally dangle out of them, and basically do whatever is necessary to rescue people from the decidedly stupid situations they get themselves into. Not one to focus on the lack of female companionship in his life, Logan is wary to accept a free trip to a Lake Tahoe resort from his friend Wyatt. Sure, he might need the rest and relaxation, and skiing down dangerous mountain slopes is definitely one of his ideas of heaven, but just because Wyatt is getting married doesn't mean that Logan needs a woman in his life.
But when Logan arrives at Bay Moon Resort and aides Lily Harmon in her rescue of a wayward skier, sparks fly in instantaneous attraction. A short-term dalliance isn't out of order, since both Logan and Lily are adults with no attachments. The only thing neither of them bargained for is the desire-the need-to take their relationship deeper. Sex might be good for the body, but love and commitment are definitely better for the soul.
I have to admit that I fell in love with Ms. Shalvis's search-and-rescue heroes with her story PERILOUS WATERS in the MEN OF COURAGE II anthology. FREE FALL is another book that takes you into the lives of people who risk it all for others, only to overlook what's missing in their own lives. Lily and Logan are both thrill-seekers, there's no doubt about it, but underneath their tough exterior they're simply a man and woman who have learned to distrust deep emotions and entanglements. Watching their struggle to learn to love and trust in this story was a joy, and I look forward to reading about some more yummy SAR characters in the near future.
July 14, 2018
3.5
At his best friend's bachelor party, Search and Rescue guy, Logan White, the best man, receives a trip to a Lake Tahoe ski lodge and a suggestion to find himself a ski bunny for the week. Logan takes his trip, but doesn't exactly find a ski bunny. He finds Lily, the ski resort's adrenaline junkie owner and part-time ski patroller. She grew up at the resort and had her share of wild adventures and the only thing that's changed now is that she takes on her responsibilities (even resents them) and lives for the moment as much as possible. So when she sees Logan, she thinks he'd be great for an affair, except he makes her feel emotions, which makes her pretty uncomfortable. She tries to keep her distance, but Logan refuses to be the only one who falls. He tries to break down her walls, but she's stubborn.
This was a pretty decent story. I liked the setting, with Logan and Lily working together for Search and Rescue there at the resort and the snow and skiiing in the meantime. Logan and Lily were pretty much a matched pair and had some pretty great chemistry. It was pretty nice reading about them coming together and the UST was quite delicious, since it takes them at least 40% of the book to finally come together, when they'd been circling around each other since the first chapter. Only thing I didn't care for was Lily making me frustrated with her inexplicable fear of feelings and commitment. I could kinda understand her fear, since she more or less saw love as tying her down and being a burden, but at the same time, that wasn't her experience with her grandparents, so I'm not really sure where it came from. Her big fear of love and emotion felt like it didn't have a good reason behind it. It was especially frustrating watching her hurting Logan because of that fear. But I did like how patient Logan was with bringing her back around.
At his best friend's bachelor party, Search and Rescue guy, Logan White, the best man, receives a trip to a Lake Tahoe ski lodge and a suggestion to find himself a ski bunny for the week. Logan takes his trip, but doesn't exactly find a ski bunny. He finds Lily, the ski resort's adrenaline junkie owner and part-time ski patroller. She grew up at the resort and had her share of wild adventures and the only thing that's changed now is that she takes on her responsibilities (even resents them) and lives for the moment as much as possible. So when she sees Logan, she thinks he'd be great for an affair, except he makes her feel emotions, which makes her pretty uncomfortable. She tries to keep her distance, but Logan refuses to be the only one who falls. He tries to break down her walls, but she's stubborn.
This was a pretty decent story. I liked the setting, with Logan and Lily working together for Search and Rescue there at the resort and the snow and skiiing in the meantime. Logan and Lily were pretty much a matched pair and had some pretty great chemistry. It was pretty nice reading about them coming together and the UST was quite delicious, since it takes them at least 40% of the book to finally come together, when they'd been circling around each other since the first chapter. Only thing I didn't care for was Lily making me frustrated with her inexplicable fear of feelings and commitment. I could kinda understand her fear, since she more or less saw love as tying her down and being a burden, but at the same time, that wasn't her experience with her grandparents, so I'm not really sure where it came from. Her big fear of love and emotion felt like it didn't have a good reason behind it. It was especially frustrating watching her hurting Logan because of that fear. But I did like how patient Logan was with bringing her back around.
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October 19, 2017
Search-and-rescue expert Logan White is no stranger to high-pressure performance. That’s why this ski vacation is so important…and so hard to take. He knows he needs to unwind, but since he can’t seem to do it, this holiday looks like a bust.
Then he meets ski patroller Lily Harmon, who shows him precisely how sexy daring can be. She has an extreme move to beat every one of his own on the slopes, during rescues and in bed! Now he has to figure out a way to keep this melt-the-ice affair going after the vacation
I love Shalvis' books. They are sexy, cute, and are life based. This one is no exception. 5 stars.
Then he meets ski patroller Lily Harmon, who shows him precisely how sexy daring can be. She has an extreme move to beat every one of his own on the slopes, during rescues and in bed! Now he has to figure out a way to keep this melt-the-ice affair going after the vacation
I love Shalvis' books. They are sexy, cute, and are life based. This one is no exception. 5 stars.
February 15, 2019
Free Fall by Jill Shalvis is a stand alone story, although it's loosely connected to Perilous Waters, in the Men of Courage II anthology.
Logan White is a Search and Rescue expert whose partner and friend sends on a ski vacation. There he meets Lily Harmon, a fearless woman who owns the lodge he's staying at. The two of them find an unexpected meeting of hearts, and of course, burn up the sheets.
Charming story of a woman who redefines her family and her own expectations for herself, and a man who's met his match.
Logan White is a Search and Rescue expert whose partner and friend sends on a ski vacation. There he meets Lily Harmon, a fearless woman who owns the lodge he's staying at. The two of them find an unexpected meeting of hearts, and of course, burn up the sheets.
Charming story of a woman who redefines her family and her own expectations for herself, and a man who's met his match.
October 25, 2017
A very steamy romance, there is a lot of skiing, search and rescue, and graphic sex that all takes place in about a week. The setting is primarily a resort at Tahoe.
May 15, 2020
Passie in de bergen
August 24, 2016
Free Fall is one of Jill Shalvis' earlier books and is not, in my opinion, as good as her latest releases.
It's not overly long, but there's a lot happening in this book, and most of it is not romance. There's a lot of lust, a lot of hot sex, but the romance part of it is not entirely convincing. So, if you're looking for a quick poolside read without a lot of substance, Free Fall is just that. Otherwise, I would recommend you to stick to Jill Shalvis' more recent books (such as the Cedar Ridge series, for example).
It's not overly long, but there's a lot happening in this book, and most of it is not romance. There's a lot of lust, a lot of hot sex, but the romance part of it is not entirely convincing. So, if you're looking for a quick poolside read without a lot of substance, Free Fall is just that. Otherwise, I would recommend you to stick to Jill Shalvis' more recent books (such as the Cedar Ridge series, for example).
June 5, 2012
This book was good, but could have been better. If Ms Shalvis were of a mind to improve on it, she could have made it a larger stand alone book that took the reader into the last part of the book before the HEA. Don't get me wrong, the reader went to the HEA, but it was a straight shot to the HEA. I would recommend delving deeper into the time these 2 characters spent apart. Still, I recommend this book for a quick read.
February 21, 2012
I almost put this book down after finishing every chapter. Lily was just that frustrating. And after reading book after book where the heroine/female lead is in complete denial about her emotions, I have to wonder if this is something that happens in real life. If so, the divorce rate is no longer surprising.
I'd recommend this book as a "here's what not to do" guide for dumb bitches.
I'd recommend this book as a "here's what not to do" guide for dumb bitches.
October 5, 2015
not my favorite shalvis novel ever, but thoroughly enjoyable, especially for a short and old (read: when her writing wasn't as sophisticated or smooth as it is now) one. can't remember the exact details because i read it a couple nights ago at 2am while stubbornly refusing to go to sleep, but if you like outdoorsy, brave (maybe stupid) H/h's, go for this one.
August 13, 2016
Likeable characters, but Shalvis' voice doesn't always work for me, and this was one of those case where it didn't hit those buttons. Also the whole mystery sabotage at the lodge only left me lukewarm, so ended up not being very impressed.
January 27, 2013
Algodón de azúcar para pasar el rato.
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September 7, 2020
Usually with the early Jill Shalvis books i find some faults, but i love this one. Only thing i had a problem with was how they didn't communicate how they really felt
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