Anna Moore didn’t all of a sudden decide to go on a wild quest since her life is no longer wild. So how in the world does she end up racing against the clock with Owen Harris a sexy adventurist to prove her dad is innocent of stealing a million-dollar necklace and some coins.

It’s the fault of her older bossy sister who is seven months pregnant on bed rest in their small town. She is desperate to clear their departed dad’s name. Owen is convinced that Anna’s dad is guilty and he wants to return the jewelry and coins back to the owner which is his elderly great aunt. Together Anna and Owen hunt for clues to the past with Wendy listening through Anna’s earbud to the running commentary.

Anna and Owen are on opposing sides and very suspicious of each other. But still can’t deny the explosive chemistry between them on this heart stopping adventure.

Jill Shalvis wrote some humor within this romance. She had me chuckling throughout the book! I enjoyed this book and didn’t expect the twist and turns in the storyline in the end chapters. But of course it has to have a HEA. The characters were very likable and Jill even had you rooting for them! You could definitely picture their personalities and mannerisms with the descriptive dialogue. This is part of a series but does not need to be read in order and can be read by itself. It’s a stand alone and it doesn’t take anything away from the book if read by itself. It’s a fun and enjoyable read! You definitely need to add it to your summer reads!

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers in letting me read this book and allowing me to leave an honest review.

I loved this book, and I will get the first two and reread it. I am sure that you will love it to. Pick yourself up a copy and relax. Thank you for writing such a great book! book!

This is my first Jill Shalvis book. I liked it a lot. It was funny and emotional. Wendy’s pregnant with triplets and on bed rest. Anna is a private investigator who is looking into how their deceased father got in possession of an old coin. Owen hires Anna to look for the coin and a ruby necklace that belongs to his great aunt who has Alzheimer’s. They have to work together. Lots of bumps in the road and a few road blocks. It was fun book to read.

THE SUMMER ESCAPE had me happily escaping to Sunrise Cove, Jill Shalvis’s fictional town on Lake Tahoe. Anna loves her sister, but Wendy is on bed rest and loves interfering with her younger sister’s life. Deciding Anna needs an adventure, she gives her a rare coin their father had, not realizing the mystery will not only have Anna trying to clear their father’s name, but also put her on Owen’s radar, as he tries to find out what happened to the rest of his Great Aunt’s collection.
Anna and Owen are another fun couple to watch come together as they learn to trust themselves and each other. Shalvis has created a fun cast of characters that will entertain from beginning to end and a nice mystery that adds to the reading pleasure.
THE SUMMER ESCAPE is part of Shalvis’s Sunrise Cove series but can easily be read as a stand alone novel. Add this one to your summer reading list!
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the novel. All opinions are my own and freely given.

This was another great sister book that I've read this summer! I loved the humor between Anna and Wendy. Made me wish I had a sister relationship like that. Also enjoyed the romance between Anna and Owen. Jill Shalvis' books really are a nice "summer escape".

Andi Arndt did a great job narrating. Will definitely look for more books that she's done.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Publication date: 11 June 2024

Up to this point, I've very much enjoyed my visit to Sunrise Cove. However, this sixth book left a little too be desired. It wasn't bad. Let me be clear on that. It just wasn't as good as the others. I still very much enjoy the series and the visits to this Lake Tahoe-set series, but something about this entry just felt lacking. The romance felt quick. The treasure hunt felt neither like a mystery nor an adventure. The family dynamics weren't anything to write home about (pun intended?). The elements were all there, but they all just felt a little 'not quite.' My favorite scene in the book was the birthing scene and I did enjoy the back and forth banter. Even the characters were pretty likeable (though Hayden was kind of a pushover -- not even getting a say in naming his children??). All in all, not a bad way to spend the day (as I finished the book in one day), but I still prefer the other entries. Still looking forward to book 7 next year.

Jill Shalvis always delivers an entertaining read that you can spend a day or two getting lost in.


Anna is a private investigator and she and her sister Wendy have just recently lost their father. upon going through his things, they find a li treasure. Their small town gets word of the item in question turns out to be part of a jewelry set that was stolen. And walks Owen Harris, determined to prove Anna‘s dad guilty as the necklace belongs to his elderly great aunt.

Working on opposite sides, and very cautious of one another they’re each out to prove their point. However, the chemistry between the two is undeniable. Anna and Owen, both afraid of commitment, constantly talking about why they can’t have a relationship can’t deny the pool they have to one another.

I enjoyed The Summer Escape. This story is definitely character driven. Ana and Wendy are so snarky. I couldn’t stop laughing. The banter between the two sisters was one of the highlights of the book. This one is a little different from what we are used to reading from Jill Shalvis, but I will say this I found it just as entertaining as any of her other books, even if it was a little bit different.

I’ve enjoyed this stand alone series and it just keeps getting better. Great characters you can’t help but adore and smart witty writing that is endearing and a little bit emotional. It’s a romance, but so much about family, the good, the slightly offbeat, and those with a lot of secrets, some intrigue, a road trip, one very pregnant sister and at the heart of it all, love. The sisters' relationship was wonderful. I couldn’t sleep and read straight through. Enjoyed from start to finish. Can’t wait for the next one.

The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis is the sixth book in the Sunrise Cove series. I've only read one other book in the series, but don't think that took away from my understanding of this book in the slightest. I love that the story takes place in Tahoe, I lived there for many years and always have a soft spot for all things Tahoe. This is the story of two sisters, Anna and Wendy, that find an old coin and upon having it appraised, find out it is worth quite a lot of money and draws the attention of Owen. Owen is convinced that the sister's father stole the coin, along with a very valuable necklace, and he wants to prove this so he can get the items returned to his aunt. Anna and Owen end up working together to figure out what the true story is and in doing so wonder if maybe there could be more to their partnership than the mystery they're working to figure out. The book is a cute read, but I didn't feel much of a connection to the characters. Although, the character that stood out to me was Wendy, seven months pregnant with girl triplets and always coming up with funny possible names for her trio.

Since her father's passing, Anna has tried to be the staid, reliable sister. She feels an obligation to protect her very pregnant sister, Wendy. Wendy worries about Anna. Then Owen shows up accusing their father of stealing from his elderly aunt. Suddenly, uptight Anna finds herself working with calm, even tempered Owen to find his aunt's missing necklace and prove that her father isn't a thief

I loved the combination of Anna and Owen. Anna is written so you can practically see the tension in the way she holds herself, feel the weight of responsibility she places on her shoulders. Owen is the exact opposite. He doesn't let events phase him. He rolls with the punches, but he's willing to take a risk when he has to. And that includes enduring Anna's snark as he tries to break through the walls she's built to protect herself.

This was just a fun book to read. It started with a bit of a cozy mystery feel, but with a bit of extra suspense and romance. Anna's sometime snide, sometimes sarcastic comments are offset by Owen's logic and calm demeanor. But the humor comes from Wendy. Stuck on bed rest for her high risk pregnancy, the only way Wendy can take part in the scavenger hunt is by cell phone and an ear bud. Her ridiculous take on the situation kept me smiling.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Anna and Owen. Anna is a private investigator. Owen co-owns an adventure company. Anna finds a gold coin in a box of her deceased father’s. Owen shows up at her office tell ing about his great aunt had coins and a necklace stolen, the coin looked like his aunt’s. He hires Anna to investigate the coin. They start in viewing people. They are texting, talking and spending every night together. They fall in love.

4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Summer Escape
Author: Jill Shalvis
Romance / Contemporary

Thank you Netgalley and Avon & Harper Voyager for this ARC! This was such a fun summer read. When Anna discovers a million dollar necklace in her late father’s things, she finds herself in a position where she is trying to clear his name as he’s been accused of stealing it. Owen, the accuser, is a hot adventurist who believes the necklace was stolen from his aunt. They end up working together to try and piece together the puzzle of the necklaces origin. Wendy is Anna’s older sister who is pregnant with triplets. Bored from bed rest, she has to insert herself into the entire journey. She was my favorite character, and was hilarious! This book was so much fun. I enjoyed every second of it. The scavenger hunting was so entertaining for me. It gave me all the feel good, summer feels and was a light easy read. This is part of her Summer Cove series and they can be read as standalones! 🏴‍☠️

This is the perfect summer read! It has adventure, family conflicts and romance. It also proves that opposites attract. I just couldn't put this one down!

This was such a great read! It had a little bit of everything all in one story! I loved the family dynamic between sisters and the bond they shared. The same can be said for Anna and Owen and all their bantering back and forth. (lots of wit and humor too). There were so many little stories and mysteries within this book and I loved all of them. The great mystery behind the Ruby necklace and everything in between. Such great writing and fun, easy to relate to characters!

In this sizzling Sunrise Cove standalone, secrets come to light and forbidden sparks fly. This captivating story of enemies turning into lovers is filled with redemption, hidden treasures, and unexpected romance.

The story kicks off when Anna Moore’s life takes an unexpected twist. She teams up with Owen Harris, a charming and enigmatic adventurist, to clear her late father’s name from a million-dollar necklace theft. Their goals clash—Anna is set on proving her dad’s innocence, while Owen wants to return the necklace to his great aunt. Yet, the chemistry between them adds more excitement to their journey.

With Wendy’s help (Anna’s sister), who is pregnant, - also being stuck at home on bedrest, is guiding Anna and Owen on their treasure hunt.
During this hunt, Owen and Anna realise they might have discovered something other than the treasure they are hunting.

The characters feel real and relatable, making it a joy to watch Anna and Owen’s romance unfold amid the suspense and humor. Shalvis’s engaging writing and the well-paced plot make this a perfect summer read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for providing a copy of this eARC.

I loved this story; a story of family, love, mystery, and humor. The characters are all warm, very likeable people. The humor is just perfect, especially when names are suggested for the sister who is pregnant with triplets! I loved the sister's relationship! Definitely one of Jill Shalvis's best books!

If you’re of a certain age 😉 you may remember the movie “Romancing the Stone.” This book has those same vibes! Anna and Owen go on an adventure looking for a hidden treasure that may have been stolen by Anna’s dad. Along the way, they face danger, a convoluted mystery, and scariest of all, falling in love. Anna’s sister, Wendy, set off the whole thing, and often comes along via Bluetooth. This results in hilarious conversations and a few awkward moments too. In the end though, family is everything and love is a risk worth taking.

"The Summer Escape" by Jill Shalvis is a captivating blend of romance, mystery, humor, and heartfelt family dynamics. Set against a picturesque backdrop, Shalvis weaves a story filled with intriguing twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end. The romantic elements are charming and genuine, while the dynamics between sisters add depth and authenticity to the narrative. (I received an advance reader copy of this book and all opinions are my own.) With its engaging plot and delightful characters, this novel is a perfect summer read that will leave you thoroughly entertained and eagerly turning pages.

another fabulous read from jill shalvis. I really loved anna and owen in this one, I also really loved wendy and anna’s relationship. And loved all the fun triplet names. This was a very cute, simple, and sweet read. Thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next one!

I love Jill Shalvis. From the very beginning of my reading journey, she was my go-to author. The Summer Escape was so sweet and full of so many emotions.

Anna and Owen have an undeniable connection yet are so wrong for one another. Leave it to an old mystery to bring them together. While trying to solve an old crime, Anna and Owen are brought together and forced to fight the obvious attraction while they hunt for answers to solve this cold case. Both afraid of commitment and rejection at the same time, their love is inevitable.

Who doesn't love a good romance mixed in with a mystery.
10/10 recommend all things Jill Shalvis.

Thank you Jill Shalvis, Avon and Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.