Review: Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis - Blog Tour

Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis
Published: December 2011
Published by: Forever, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing

Breaking rules and breaking hearts

Free-spirited Chloe lives life on the edge. Unlike her soon-to- be married sisters, she isn't ready to settle into a quiet life running their family's newly renovated inn. But soon her love of trouble--and trouble with love-draws the attention of the very stern, very sexy sheriff who'd like nothing better than to tame her wild ways.

Suddenly Chloe can't take a misstep without the sheriff hot on her heels. His rugged swagger and his enigmatic smile are enough to make a girl beg to be handcuffed. For the first time, instead of avoiding the law, Chloe dreams of surrender. Can this rebel find a way to keep the peace with the straitlaced sheriff? Or will Chloe's colorful past keep her from a love that lasts . . . and the safe haven she truly wants in a town called Lucky Harbor?

My review:
Head Over Heels is the third novel in the Lucky Harbor series, which feature the sassy and funny half-sisters Tara, Maddie, and Chloe. The three of them run a B&B in the quaint town of Lucky Harbor. This time around, it is Chloe's turn to try to find love and to see if Sawyer is "inhaler worthy," since she is very asthmatic. Chloe is the wild child of the family because of her upbringing, and she has a hard time showing her emotions and letting people get close to her. Sawyer, the sheriff of Lucky Harbor, has also had a troubled past and has his own barriers to loving someone. Chloe and Sawyer are opposites, but they cannot deny the attraction to each other any longer.

This is the first Lucky Harbor novel I have read. However, I quickly came to like the characters. Not only Chloe, but the other two sisters and the other residents of the town. The three sisters are written in such a way that you just want to be best friends with them. Each chapter starts off with a quote from Chloe, which makes you feel like you are getting to know her even more. Jill Shalvis has portrayed the characters and their emotions perfectly. Heartwarming, funny and sexy all at the same time. It will keep you turning the page to follow along with Chloe and Sawyer.

The next time I am in the mood for a contemporary romance novel, I will be looking for the rest of the Lucky Harbor series.

*Not recommend for anyone under 18.

About the author:

New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras also run by quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill's bestselling, award-winning books wherever romances are sold and visit her website for a complete book list and daily blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures. You can also like her on Facebook at facebook.com/jillshalvis and follow her on Twitter @jillshalvis.

I received this novel from the publisher to review for this blog tour. I was not required to post a positive review.

Teaser Tuesdays: Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis

Teaser Tuesdays was created by MizB of Should Be Reading.

I almost didn't do a Teaser this week, but here goes. This one is from a book I just finished reading for a blog tour stopping by next week.

"Sure." Chloe once again bent to the computer. "So where are you headed?"

 

She bit her lip. "LA?"

 

Chloe looked up from her screen. "Okay, but tomorrow night, when you're standing at another front desk in some other inn, don't say it with a question mark. Own it."

Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis, p. 211

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