Sometimes you just need to read a book that makes you feel good and this one did that job. I love a story that makes you laugh and Hog (the dog) definitely did this for me. Just an overall good, fun read.

Emma has had a hard time recently - she was hit by a car, in a coma for eight months, and it turns out the shared trauma of Emma's accident brought together her (ex) best friend and (ex) fiancée. Emma is starting over in a lot of ways - she re-learned how to walk, now she just has to re-learn how to live life. It doesn't help that her new business partner is her high school frenemy Ali, who also happens to be the cousin of the man she's fallen for. Simon, Ali's cousin and Emma's crush, has his own issues, including running a business he hates while also working as a physical therapist (which he loves), and taking care of his father, who is still recovering from a stroke.

I'm a huge fan of Jill Shalvis, and I loved basically every second of this book. My only gripe is the scene where Ali confesses her love at the BBQ. The trope where a character confesses their love in front of a large audience, especially if it's family/friends, gives me second-hand embarrassment that is too real. Other than that, 10/10, a fun and sweet read.

Jill Shalvis's books always provide a quick, happy escape much like a day at the beach. This one was no exception. After a car accident, coma, and finding out her (ex)BFF and (ex)Fiance are in a relationship, Emma starts her life over. Thankfully she has the help of her dream physical therapist Simon and his cousin Ali (who just so happens to be her high school nemesis) to help her figure out how to navigate her new life.
This is my first foray into the Wildstone world, but I will definitely be back to follow up with the cast of characters that supported our main duo in Love for Beginners.