Reviews

Aftershock by Jill Shalvis

jetenold's review

3.0

It was a cute little read, they guy was hunky, the baby was cute, and the Mom was conflicted:) If i got stuck in a building from an earthquake i would want to be stuck with this guy too!

bookloverchelle's review

4.0

Another great read from Jill Shalvis. This was an older title that had recently been republished and I just loved it! It had a lot of the tropes that I just love in romance reads. There was a close proximity relationship, there was a secret baby, and a firefighter! Can’t really go wrong with any of those. Real estate agent Amber and fire inspector Dax find themselves trapped after a strong earthquake. They share a very special moment before rescue which changes their lives drastically. A year later Amber knows she has to let Dax know that he is a father, she just didn’t expect to run in to him before she had the chance. This was a really sweet, fun story with some great characters trying to find happiness after such a scary event.

The version that I read did include a second story by Kelly Hunter, Misbehaving with the Magnate. A little different feel from Ms. Shalvis’s story but I still enjoyed. A story of two people from opposite sides of life opening up about the feelings they’ve always kept hidden. Both of these stories were fun reads!

elliefufu's review

3.0

Cute but very predictable. Nothing was very hard and everyone seemed way to forgiving for my taste. I wanted a little more from the characters then what was given.

sadie_rae's review

3.0

Amber and Dax meet during and Earth Quake where they are trapped together under a desk, and have hot 'were probably going to die so lets enjoy this' sex. once they are rescued Amber takes off when Dax is giving his report to the police with every intention of contacting him later. One year and no contact later Amber and Dax run in to each other at the pediatrician where Amber is taking there daughter Taylor to have a check up. Emotions fly as Amber try's to work past her childhood insecurities and Dax try's to make his way in to Amber's heart!

So not the best book in the world, though I LOVE Dax's family. Amber can get a little annoying in her single mindedness but over all I give it a 3 star... maybe 3.5

hlin13's review

2.0

Unfortunately I just couldn't like Amber and that has been reflected in my rating, shame.

avid_read's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ccgwalt's review

2.0

2* means it was okay, and that's what it was: okay. I generally enjoy Jill Shalvis, but this was obviously an early work, short and not well fleshed out. Plus, I hate the whole "secret baby/keep child away from father" thing. Hate it!

lnzlou55's review

3.0

It was fun getting to read and early work from Jill Shalvis and to see how far her writing has come. It was a sweet story with fun characters even though it always makes me a little uncomfortable when a story has a mom who hides a baby from the father. Other then that it was a nice light read.

bianca89279's review

4.0

I wanted to read something that was light, easy and romantic, so when I came across a Jill Shalvis book I couldn't help myself. This was the perfect escapist read and it ticked all the right boxes for a romance/Harlequin book.

The male protagonist, Dax, was irresistible: gorgeous, decent guy with principles, loving dad, and willing to do whatever necessary to conquer our heroine. I mean where else would you find such a guy, but in romance novels. I don't care much for bad guys, and Dax sure isn't one.

Amber, his love interest, is cold and unable to deal with emotions.But Dax warms his way into her bed and heart.

Perfect summer/beach read, or winter/in bed, under the blankets read, as it was the case for me.