The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis - A Wonderful Read
The Summer Escape, book six in the Sunrise Cove series, once again wrote a heartwarming and humorous story, filled with a touch of mystery, lots of laughter, sarcasm, attraction, and love. Sisters Anna and Wendy are very close. Wendy, who took on the role of mother to her younger sister after their mother died, feels the need to try and micromanage Anna’s life. This time it’s proving to be more difficult than normal, as Wendy is stuck on bed-rest while carrying triplets. Of course that doesn't stop her from ordering a Go-Pro and a tracking App in order to keep tabs on her Private Investigator sister; a profession that comes in handy when a coin, found in their late father’s possessions turns out to be from a stolen set.
Adventure guide Owen believes the coin belongs to the set his cherished
Aunt Ruby had stolen, along with a million dollar necklace. Both Owen and Anna are
determined to find and return the necklace, except while Owen is convinced that
Anna’s father has something to do with the heist, Anna is trying to clear her
father’s name. Through all the twists and turns, Anna and Owen’s search for the
necklace leads them down many different paths; the most important being the one
that leads them to each other.
From their first meeting, the chemistry between Anna and Owen was obvious,
only each had to overcome their own baggage before being open to finding love. The
relationship between Anna and Wendy was amazing; being best friends, with a
strong bond. Anna and Owen might have started off as commitment-phobes,
but the more time spent together, the more their feeling grew. Wendy and her
husband, Hayden was amazing together; especially all that Hayden dealt with
while Wendy was on bed-rest. Then there are the antics, shenanigans, mystery
behind the heist, and the shameful past of the girls learn about their father.
The dialogue and banter between characters sells this story.
This story reminded me why I love Ms. Shalvis’ books. Her characters are
amazing: Anna, because she is vulnerable even when she doesn’t want to be; Owen
being an amazing book-boyfirend; Wendy and Hayden for being the best side
characters ever; or Turbo, Clawdia and Jennifur, because all stories need
adorably named pets. I actually think my favorite part was the names Jill came
up with for Wendy and Hayden’s triplets: Buffy, Cordelia, Willow; Blanche,
Rose, Dorothy, and Wilma Betty, Pebbles just to name a few. This story has it
all, family love, intrigue, a treasure hunt and a beautiful happily ever after.
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