You know there are authors who should be enjoyed in private. Not those with extraordinary, detailed bed activities. Those that make you laugh aloud, and not necessarily a cute, muted giggle, but a loud guffaw. And let’s not lose sight of those masterfully written moments when you actually become part of a wondrous moment. Sharing tears with this marvelous group of characters. That is what reading Jill Shalvis provokes. Her character creations and dialogs are second to none. I often shake my head wondering just how she thought of a situation, a bit of angst, a marvelously designed relationship. Well you get the picture. Jill Shalvis is like a fine wine with a bit of laughter added just for the heck of it. She is to be savored and enjoyed. Candidly read with the understanding that you just may attract some attention when you can’t hold in that laugh.

So in THE SUMMER ESCAPE we have some folks that will melt your heart, make you smile and hope for the elusive happy ending. Anna is a private investigator who gets the goods on folks that are cheating on their partners. Her older sister Wendy is presently on bed rest awaiting the birth of her triplets, loved, and taken care of by her sister and devoted husband Hayden. And then there is Owen who has planted himself by Anna’s side to officially marshal while she looks into his Aunt Ruby’s stolen property.

For all practical purposes Anna and Owen are polar opposites. Lots of heartbreak on each side so trust is a major challenge. There’s also the possibility that the person responsible for the missing property is Anna and Wendy’s now deceased father. Gets complicated. But the more essential element is that these two get each other.

Add to the who dun it aspect is a delicious look into the sister relationship. Here’s where the loud laughs come into play. Imagine having your very pregnant sister in your ear and hearing what you are saying and listening to the other person as well. And needless to say, not heeding the warning to be quiet. The situations just get quirkier. Dialog gets outlandish. And the comedy level increases exponentially with every scene. Owen begins to acclimate himself to the fact that being with Anna means having a three-way conversation with Wendy ever present in her ear. It is just plain hysterical. Trust me on that.

Be prepared to just fall in love with all of them. You just can’t help it. When the group talk about the impending triplets they randomly assign them names. All part of the joyous repartee between the two sisters and the men in their lives.

If you are looking for an entertaining read look no further than THE SUMMER ESCAPE by Jill Shalvis. Then be prepared to put this talented author on the top of your must-read list. She tops my list.

This story was amazing, it made me laugh, it intrigued me with the mystery, and the banter back and forth, instead of being mean, just seemed to lighten the moments. It was interesting how they each saw themselves, and along the way, they discovered the changes in themselves. Sometimes life brings together the people it thinks should be together, and this seems to be what is happening. It was a story that I enjoyed so much that before I knew it, the book was done, and I didn't even realize the time.
I received an ARC from Avon through NetGalley. I highly recommend preordering this book so you can read it as soon as it is possible.

Anna Moore, a local private investigator, has her sister as her only family, who is currently expecting triplets. Anna divides her time between assisting her sister and managing her PI business. Owen Harris approaches her for help in locating his great aunt's missing necklace and coin collection. After Anna had one of the coins appraised, Owen suspects her deceased father of the theft. Despite Owen's attractiveness, Anna remains uninterested due to his penchant for thrill-seeking.

As they collaborate to recover the necklace and coins, Anna is convinced of her father's innocence, while Owen believes he committed the theft. Their time together ignites a spark between them. Meanwhile, Anna's sister Wendy, certain of their father's innocence, monitors the investigation by equipping Anna with a GoPro and staying in constant phone contact.

The story unfolds with a delightful blend of love and humor, showcasing the growing chemistry between Anna and Owen.

I’m a big fan of Jill Shalvis, and once again she made me laugh, swoon, and cry all in one fell swoop! I love these characters and this story so much! I love when the lead characters are not perfect and have doubts about their ability to love and be in a relationship. Owen and Anna are two wonderful characters who you would not think would ever fit together but they are great together. The story was interesting as they are set on the same path because Wendy, Anna’s sister wants to clear their Dad’s name but she is 7 months pregnant with triplets and is on bed rest so she asks Anna to do it. But she still wants to be involved and it is very funny how they do that. The hunt is on for info leading to what happen to what happens to be Owen’s Aunt Ruby’s treasure.
Anna’s sister Wendy is a hoot! All the names they were trying out for the babies made me chuckle. Her hubby Hayden is awesome too! This was just a very entertaining read with a lovely happy ending!

I LOVE LOVE LOVED this book it was such a great summer read, Jill writes amazing stories!!!! This book was by far my favorite book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

This was a cute and fun read, perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Nancy Thayer and Elin Hildebrand. I enjoyed this book and I thought it was a fun read for a warm summer day spent on the beach.

I will be also be definitely checking out the audiobook, which is set to be narrated by one of my favorite audiobook narrators -- Andi Arndt

A fun and light read, will not dissapoint!
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Anna and Wendy are sisters. Anna is a PI and Wendy is pregnant with triplets.. Wendy hooks with Owen to find a necklace that was stolen from his Aunt Ruby. Somehow he thinks her father had something to do with the robbery. Between Anna and Wendy(who is on bedrest) and Owen they discover the truth. The budding romance between Anna and Owen is interesting as well as their investigation of the robbery. A VERY GOOD READ.

Still laughing at the zany characters. Such great characters and a page-turning plot. Suspense on every page, as well as laughter. Romance definitely bloomed. Some scenes got a little more intimate than I would have preferred, but I couldn't stop reading. The mystery that had to be solved, the zaniness of the characters, and the healing of past scarred relationships to move forward in a new one. Excellent book, minus the intimate scenes.
Releases June 11th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I enjoyed reading this boo, Jill Shalvis did not disappoint. The content was not predictable, many twists and turns along the way. Characters very believable. Upset when I finished this book. Definitely wanted more. I highly recommend reading.

A possible stolen coin is found and Owen and Anna fight over who is the rightful owner.

To be fully honest, this was definitely not my most favorite Jill Shalvis book. I didn’t really feel like Anna and Owen had very much character development for the first half and I found it very slow.

The ending of the book was very fast paced and wild, but I am not sure that it really made up for the beginning.

To be honest my favorite part of the whole book was that Anna’s sister is having triplets and she keeps thinking of outrageous names for all 3 of them that made me laugh. My favorite names were obviously Phoebe, Monica, and Rachel.

Obviously I will read this author again, I have read a lot of her books, but this one did not meet my expectations.

The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis had me laughing from the start. It is a great story with mystery, romance and humor! I wish I had kept track of all the different names for the triplets lol. I read this book in just over a day...I could not put it down. I definitely recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager for the early read.

This is a fun, quick romance read with a little mystery thrown in. In ususal Shalvis fashion, it had me laughing with the witty, sassy and sarcastic quips. I loved the relationship of the sisters, Anna and Wendy. I don't know if it was necessary to have a POV from Wendy though; to me it took away from Anna and Owen. And while, yes I sensed the chemistry between Anna and Owen from the get go, it just happened way too fast. I felt like I had missed some pivotal moments that led up to them starting up. I did end up really liking them as a couple and the mystery was intriguing.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced readers copy of this book. I voluntary read and reviewed it.

When Anna Moore, a private investigator, finds a rare coin in her late father’s belongings and has it appraised, it sets into motion a quest for Anna to prove her father’s innocence of stealing not just that one coin, but a set of coins and a valuable necklace. Owen Harris is convinced Anna’s father was the thief and that Anna herself might possibly be involved in a coverup of the crime. The more he gets to know her, though, the more he believes in her honesty and integrity and joins her in her quest to prove her father was innocent.

I loved the humor throughout the story, the antics of Anna’s pregnant sister, Wendy, the attraction between Anna and Owen, Owen’s great-aunt, and the fun storyline.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a cute quick romance. With a little mystery to solve thrown in the mix.

Anna finally decides to open the box of belongings left of her dad. She finds a mysterious gold coin, on the insistence of her big sister she takes the coin to a dealer to have it appraised. She has no idea of the history or the way this simple coin would turn her life upside down. The next day Owen shows up at her office demanding the coin back and claiming that Anna’s father stole it alone with the entire collection and a ruby necklace from his Aunt Ruby. They make a deal to investigate the theft together, and once the case is solved they never have to see each other again. Easy right, what could go wrong??

Anna holds herself back because she does not think people get attached to her. Owen is a leaver. Once the mutual attraction becomes known they agree to see where it goes until the case is solved and then they will part ways. Since it will never work out.

As they work together their feelings grow and they neither of them want the case to be over. This is a cute romance.

The story is told from the pint of view of Anna, Owen, and Anna’s sister Wendy. I love a duel point of view book but I could have done without Wendy’s point of view. This would have been a 5 star review if not for Wendy. I did not like her at all. I thought she was selfish and self centered. I also applaud the author for writing a character that gives me such strong feelings. Texting your sister “911” when you are pregnant with triplets because you want French fries is a little much for me. Wendy’s husband Holden is a saint. He was the only redeemable part of Wendy. I felt sorry that he was married to her.

Over all I thought this was a very good book. Anytime an author can make me hate one character while I love all the others I am amazed. I have read several of her books and this will not be my last.

SO. GOOD. Classic Jill + treasure hunting mystery = clear your schedule because you have a book to read.

Three POVs
Forced proximity
Enemies to lovers
Mystery/adventure
Turbo the cutest and funniest fluffball
Sister relationships
Slow burn

Aside from the information in the blurb, I don’t want to give anything else away because this book is heartwarming and fun!

This story is a book I'd reread just to enjoy the humor in it. Anna is trying to entertain her sister Wendy, who is on bed rest pregnant with triplets. She stumbles across a coin that Wendy insists she find more about it. Her discovery leads to Owen tracking her down and accusing her dad of stealing it and more from his great-aunt. Each is positive the other is wrong and are set on proving it. Let the hilarity ensue especially when Wendy insists on being in on the action via bluetooth. As they work on solving the mystery, they find out more about themselves, the meaning of family, and what is truly important in life. Mystery, romance and humor along with a great cast of characters make this a book to read this summer.

The Summer Escape ended up not being my favorite Shalvis novel, though I'm struggling to pinpoint exactly why. I think part of it for me is that there was a crossover into "mystery" - which is my other favorite genre, but I don't usually mix. So where normally the challenge would be a challenge that needs work and teamwork, the mystery detective part wasn't completely my jam. I did end up enjoying it, make no mistake, but it wasn't my favorite.

I received an ARC of this book from netgalley. It has both romance and adventure. Anna and Owen are on opposing sides of finding out what happened to Owen's aunts necklace. He thinks Anna's dad stole it. Even though they are on opposite sides of the mystery, they have a hard time fighting their feelings for each other. Will they be able to have their happily ever after when they solve the mystery of the missing necklace?

Delightful and funny with a mystery storyline that was engaging. Always great to be back in Sunrise Cove!

This is the Jill Shalvis know and love! This book had me laughing and maybe even tearing up a timer or two :-) The main characters had great sizzle, but the absolute show stealer was the dialogue between the sisters. It truly had me laughing out loud. I love that Shalvis took us on a crazy ride to solve the mystery all the while building the relationship between Anna and Owen. This is a perfect beach book for this summer! Enjoy!