Really enjoyed this book! I love the idea of finding out you had sisters and convincing them to all live with you. Sounds like a story I would want to be apart of.

As a dancer and romance novel lover, I really wanted to like this novel more than I did. I was ready for a slow-burn romance between Shannon and Dylan, and two dance classes in, I knew I was going to be disappointed. While there were many redeeming qualities about the writing and characters themselves, there was just too much going on to really get into the story and enjoy it. On one hand, you have Shannon trying to form new relationships with sisters she has just magically found and convinced to move in with her (I wanted to know sooo much more about them). On the other hand, you have her falling in love with a rude man the third time shes even met him (This created a seriously unbelievable relationship). And then, there is some magical additional hand that appears that reveals an issue between Dylan's sister and a rapist that is still after her (Why was this completely necessary??). There are many parts of this story that could have been made more enjoyable if they were explained, described, and more spread out.

I loved the author’s series Bridgeport Social Club, and couldn’t wait to being this book. This new series takes us back to Bridgeport. Where, thanks to Shannon Murphy from West Virginia, three sisters that never knew they existed, now have uprooted themselves and are living together in an apartment above Shannon’s dance studio.
We meet police officer Dylan Lange when he looses a bet and is forced to take dance lessons with Shannon. But what he thought would be torture, changes when he meets Shannon, and is surprised to discover she is the sister of his new partner.
We also meet Jennifer, Dylan’s sister, who has been living with him and whose past is tragic.
I don’t want to give the story away, but suffice is to say it’s a story about family. About the love siblings have between themselves to the point of doing anything to keep them safe. In this case , Dylan’s love for Jennifer .
The plot is touching and engaging, and the characters perfect in their imperfections . I can’t wait to see what else the author has for us in future books.
Lastly, as a dancer, I had so smile reading the quotes about dancing we find throughout the book. All so very true.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Blackstone Publishing. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Shelley has done it again! She has written something that sucks you in and hangs on til the last word of the last page! This book is amazing! The conflicts are real life relatable conflicts and the mystery is captivating! I could not put the book down! The book is full of love, forgiveness, new beginnings, new lives, strength, courage, and overcoming situations that have a hold on the lives of the characters! It is a wonderful read and I know any reader would love this engrossing work!

I received a copy of the book from the publisher for my honest opinion and review.

Shannon has only recently found her sisters, and now they are all living together above her dance studio.

Dylan is her new dance student. Things don't get off to a good start when she realises he is only taking lessons after he lost a bet. Soon they are spending more time together, so will they ever become more than friends?

I liked the quotes at the start of each chapter.

Looking forward to the next book in this series.

I love the idea of dancing - and this book feeds right in to that. Although, there isn't a whole heck of a lot of dancing that actually happens! Shannon is a lovely person who is starting a new business in a new town. She's moved to town with her two sisters, whom she had never met before the start of the story. She was adopted early in life and separated from her siblings. In this book we learn a lot about Shannon's sister Traci - but not as much about Kimber. Overall - the general theme of the book revolves around siblings. Both Shannon and Dylan are navigating interacting with their siblings.

Dylan's sister Jennifer survived a brutal attack by three men - and for that this book does need a content warning. She has come out the other side of the attack as a survivor and two years after is ready to start moving forward without fear weighing her down as much as it had. Her attack changed her and her brother - and their relationship. As a police officer, Dylan is all to aware of what can happen and what did happen to his sister. Being a small town, he was involved in the investigation and prosecution of the men involved. A lot of the book revolves around Dylan and Jennifer coming to terms with the way things are post-attack and in letting go.

To be totally honest - this is a romance, without a heck of a lot of romance. I would classify it much closer to women's fiction that romance. Dylan and Shannon actually get very little page time together. Even though the sparks are there - they don't even kiss until the final third of the book and never go out on a date. I liked them together as a couple - but I would have liked the book to focus a little more on them and less on the other relationships. I also didn't like <spoiler> that Dylan never apologizes for reaming out Shannon after Jennifer gets lost in the woods and that they move from basically ending whatever was between them (I can't even call it a relationship - maybe friendship with potential?) to Dylan saying he loves Shannon with very little in between. </spoiler>

Overall despite some of the heaviness of the issues touched on, this is a light, sweet read. It focuses on family relationships and is very lightly christian in theme.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley - but all these opinions are mine!

I love Shelley's Contemporary books! This is another great book that takes place in Bridgeport. I have enjoyed each character in these books and this book was no different. I loved the premise of 3 sisters reconnecting and the fact that a lot of this story took place in a dance studio was a bonus!!! I loved each of the characters and they all brought life to the story. I really enjoy her storytelling and I look forward to each book she writes.

Shannon is a dance teacher who recently connected with her two adult sisters. Shannon is sweet funny and just like a best friend. Dylan is police office that lost a bet. He is taking dance lessons from Shannon. Dylan has also taken his sister Jennifer under his wing. Jennifer went through a very traumatic event. Jennifer is recovering and trying to get back on her feet one day at a time. Dylan and Shannon have wonderful connection. They have great chemistry. This is a romance but it also has suspense. This book reads like a Hallmark movie. It is very character driven. I loved all the characters. I loved the dance quotes that begin each chapter. "Dance is how we convey our feelings without words". This book a is perfect start to this series. I am really excited to read Traci's story. This is first book I have read by Shelley Shepard I would totally recommend this book. I am looking forward to reading all of her books.