FEBRUARY 2021 - AudioFile
Four estranged friends reunite as one of them is about to get married, and narrator Erin Mallon brings the listener on the emotional journey that ensues. The bride, Cat, persuades Maze, Heather, and Walker to spend the week. Mallon gives each a distinct voice that allows listeners to easily follow along. The youngest, Heather, has a light voice. The pacing quickens as Cat’s anxiety deepens over her upcoming nuptials. Maze and Walker have a history together, and the listener feels the tension as Mallon's voice tightens. When long-buried passion ignites between them, Mallon gives both their voices a husky quality. Listeners will be rooting for the friends to overcome their past and find happiness. S.B. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
Publishers Weekly
11/02/2020
Shalvis returns to Wildstone, Calif., (after The Summer Deal) with a standalone contemporary romance that focuses on how relationships can overcome secrets, shame, and guilt. Eleven years ago, the Walsh family briefly took in foster kids Maze, Heather, and Walker and raised them alongside their own children, Cat and Michael. The teens spent a blissful year on the central California coast before Michael’s death tore them apart. Maze has cut herself off from the others ever since—but now Cat is getting married and brings them all back together to help her plan her wedding. No longer “Mayhem Maze,” Maze tries to be there for Cat while navigating her complicated relationships with Heather and Walker. In particular, she and Walker must decide whether their long-simmering chemistry is enough to propel them into an adult relationship. Though the pace is slow, Shalvis capably weaves the complex, intertwining relationships into an appealing story of second chances. This is sure to satisfy. Agent: Robin Rue, Writer’s House. (Jan.)
From the Publisher
Shalvis capably weaves the complex, intertwining relationships into an appealing story of second chances. This is sure to satisfy.” — Publishers Weekly on The Forever Girl
“With The Forever Girl, Shalvis has created a wonderfully touching story about family, love, and second chances that will tug on the heartstrings and take readers on an emotional journey.” — HarlequinJunkie.com
“The Forever Girl will take you back to Wildstone for an emotional trip you’ll want to read again and again.” — Fresh Fiction
“Shalvis' latest retains her spark and sizzle.” — Kirkus Reviews on Almost Just Friends
“Sisterhood takes center stage in this utterly absorbing novel. Jill Shalvis balances her trademark sunny optimism and humor with unforgettable real-life drama. A book to savor—and share.” — Susan Wiggs, New York Times Bestselling Author, on The Lemon Sisters
“Tender … Believable, realistic characters are at the heart of this novel. Shalvis will immediately grab the reader’s attention with a strong heroine and caring connection between two wounded souls.” — Publishers Weekly
“Jill Shalvis’s books are funny, warm, charming and unforgettable.” — RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author
“I love everything about this book, the family dynamics, the humor and the amazing romance. Just amazing!” — A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Know-It-All
“Readers will be very satisfied with the ending of Shalvis' latest enjoyable Wildstone story.” — Booklist
“Fans of the TV drama series This Is Us as well as love stories ripe with secrets waiting to be spilled will devour Shalvis’s latest in the series.” — Library Journal
HarlequinJunkie.com
With The Forever Girl, Shalvis has created a wonderfully touching story about family, love, and second chances that will tug on the heartstrings and take readers on an emotional journey.”
Booklist
Readers will be very satisfied with the ending of Shalvis' latest enjoyable Wildstone story.
RaeAnne Thayne
Jill Shalvis’s books are funny, warm, charming and unforgettable.
Fresh Fiction
The Forever Girl will take you back to Wildstone for an emotional trip you’ll want to read again and again.”
A.J. Jacobs
I love everything about this book, the family dynamics, the humor and the amazing romance. Just amazing!
Susan Wiggs
Sisterhood takes center stage in this utterly absorbing novel. Jill Shalvis balances her trademark sunny optimism and humor with unforgettable real-life drama. A book to savor—and share.”
Booklist
Readers will be very satisfied with the ending of Shalvis' latest enjoyable Wildstone story.
Lori Foster
I love everything about this book, the family dynamics, the humor and the amazing romance. Just amazing!
FEBRUARY 2021 - AudioFile
Four estranged friends reunite as one of them is about to get married, and narrator Erin Mallon brings the listener on the emotional journey that ensues. The bride, Cat, persuades Maze, Heather, and Walker to spend the week. Mallon gives each a distinct voice that allows listeners to easily follow along. The youngest, Heather, has a light voice. The pacing quickens as Cat’s anxiety deepens over her upcoming nuptials. Maze and Walker have a history together, and the listener feels the tension as Mallon's voice tightens. When long-buried passion ignites between them, Mallon gives both their voices a husky quality. Listeners will be rooting for the friends to overcome their past and find happiness. S.B. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
