Not That Kind of Girl

Title:Not That Kind of Girl
Author:Susan Donovan
Genre:Contemporary Romance
Pages:338
Copyright:2010
Main Characters:Roxanne Bloom;Eli Gallagher
Supporting Characters:Lilith the dog; Josie & Rick; Ginger & Lucio; Bea; Raymond Sandburg; and of course Gloria Needleman



Not That Kind of Girl is the 3rd and final book in Susan Donovan's 'San Francisco Dog-Walking Group' series (The Night She Got Lucky Blog).  As I always say I'm a big fan of series and it's always a little sweet when one draws to an end. This is definitely true with this series. Ms. Donovan has brought these characters to life and what started as 4 lonely women who spent their free time walking their prized puppies, has turned into a huge group of friends, lovers, children, and yes still a dog or 2.


Not That Kind of Girl centers on man hating Roxie Bloom and her man hating pup Lilith. After Lilith takes a chunk out of Roxie's douchey ex she asks the dog whisperer Eli Gallagher for help. Every time Eli and Roxie have met in the past it's been electric and now that they are to spend time together working these 2 are likely to combust.  Between pregnancy hormones, gorgeous sunrises and blog readers with an angry side this book is sure to be loved by all and of course any fan of Ms. Donovan will absolutely love it.

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Simply Irresistible

Title:Simply Irresistible

Author:Jill Shalvis

Genre:Contemporary Romance

Pages:311

Copyright:2010

Main Characters:Maddie Moore & Jax Cullen

Supporting Characters:Tara, Chloe, Ford, Sawyer



First book in Jill Shalvis' new Lucky Harbor series.




Maddie Moore is leaving the 'mousy' lifestyle behind. After losing a boyfriend and job in one fell swoop, Maddie packs up her Honda and heads to Lucky Harbor, Washington looking for a new start. Maddie along with her sisters Chloe and Tara have inherited their mothers seaside inn...unfortunately with it comes a whole heck of a lot of debt and even more problems. Maddie is willing to make a go of the place, now she has to convince her sisters it's worth the effort.

After having nearly been ran off the road by Maddie, Jax Cullen is immediately taken with her unruly hair and soft smile.  Kissing her on the pier was not his plan, but now that everyone in town knows, why shouldn't he do it again.  Although Jax is a retired lawyer and current mayor, he finds being a contractor the more enjoyable profession. When Maddie calls looking for a 'Master' he can't resist taking the job. Together they decide to make a go of the dilapidated business.

Much to Maddie's discomfort, there is much more then meets the eye with Jax...and we're not talking about the tattoos. Maddie has to decide whether she can leave the past behind and move to a future with her sisters and Jax, or if she's stuck being the timid mouse forever.

I always forget how much I love reading Ms. Shalvis' books until another one comes out. Her style is total contemporary and she hasn't written a character yet that I dislike.  If you read like I do you'll finish "Simply Irresistible" in a few hours, I couldn't put it down. Normally a new series first book takes a bit to get into, as the author has to introduce the plot and characters. This series, and most others by Jill Shalvis, don't have that problem. I don't think I stopped smiling the entire story. I can't wait until Tara's story "The Sweetest Thing" hits the shelves.

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