The Summer Escape by Jill Shalvis is the 6th book in her wonderful Sunrise Cove series. Anna Moore, our heroine, is a private investigator, who is very good at her job. Her sister, Wendy, is pregnant, carrying triplets, and Anna, aside from her work, is always bringing food or rushing to help Wendy. One day, when looking at their deceased father’s belongings, they discover a rare coin; which turns out to be part of a missing million-dollar necklace.

We meet Owen Harris, who visits Anna to look at the coin, and he explains that the missing necklace was stolen years ago from his aunt Ruby. Owen suspects that maybe Anna’s dad might have stolen the necklace, with Anna determined to prove her dad’s innocence. Owen owns an adventure guide business, and they begin an adventure looking for clues in this mystery. Wendy is bedridden, and she connects remotely to an ear bud, during Anna and Owen’s escapades; which actually turned into fun and hysterical highlights, throughout the book.

Owen and Anna fight off the strong and hot chemistry between them. They both feel they are not right for each other, but the more time they spend together, they know that they are falling hard. Anna fears commitment, as well as previous abandonment from past relationships, and Owen is the first to show his feelings to Anna. Of course, Wendy constantly pushes them to open their hearts; she was a riot, especially when she eavesdropped on their phones.

I loved the camaraderie between Anna and Wendy, and how devoted they were to each other. Anna was always running around, on the case, her work, and always watching over Wendy. So much fun. Another wonderful part of the story was when Wendy, Hayden and Anna, would pick crazy names for the triplets; for example Buffy,Willow,Cordelia; Phoebe,Monica,Rachel, just to name a few. Lots of laughter. As they get closer to the end, the danger escalates, with lives on the line. The epilogue was very good.

The Summer Escape was a heartwarming story about family, love, humor, mystery, intrigue, danger, and so much laughter. I loved Anna and Owen, as they were great together. I also loved Wendy and her husband Hayden, as well as the secondary characters. The Summer Escape was so very well written by Jill Shalvis. If you have not read Jill Shalvis, you are missing a gem; as she is one of the best at wonderful sweet fun romances.

Another great summer read from Jill Shalvis. Well-written book with 2 main characters, Anna and Owen, who have commitment issues and massive chemistry. The story starts off with a mystery that brings the 2 main characters together. Great secondary characters, such as Anna’s sister, Wendy, really added to the story and provided lots of great snarky dialogue. I rooted for the main character Anna and admired how hard she worked to overcome her fear and insecurity—whether it was climbing a mountain or finally admitting she loved Owen. Sweet, funny, and satisfying. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

The Summer Escape is book 6 in the amazing Sunrise Cove Series by Jill Shalvis.
Jill can write the absolute best stories!
This series is my most favorite.
Anna and Owen are on an adventurous quest. And I loved following them along with Ann’s sister Wendy.
I always enjoy the way the author writes such emotionally deep stories but infuses them with humor and amazing witty banter.
Filled with Shalvis's usual heart, humor and likeable characters, The Summer Escape delivers on every level.

Thank You NetGalley and Avon for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

The Summer Escape (Sunrise Cove #6) by Jill Shalvis is as always an awesome read that gets you from the very beginning. It’s an enemies to lovers story that is very well written that makes you feel like you are right there with the main characters. Highly addictive and recommended!

The Summer Escape is an enemies/friends to lovers journey that will have you laughing or tearing up. This book is full of snark and awesome characters that you can't help but love. I loved the interactions between Anna, her sister, Owen, and Wendy. This book was very well written and just the perfect amount of everything we expect from a Jill Shalvis book with a little more comedy. I cannot wait to read this book again. The Summer Escape is a part of a series, but it can be read as a standalone. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review from NetGalley

4.5 stars

There are three POVs in this book and I was unsure how I would feel about that at first. As much as I can enjoy a women’s fiction story with romantic elements, I thought this one would be a true Romance. I was so glad that it did end up in that category. The love story between Anna and Owen is central to the book and there is definitely an HEA for all of the main characters. I also thought I would get annoyed with Anna’s sister Wendy having her POV shown, but I didn’t. Seeing things from Wendy’s POV helped me to understand Anna better so it was almost like Wendy’s POV mashed into Anna’s POV in my brain.

Owen is such a softy. At first glance he seems like the type of guy that takes his good looks and charm for granted, using them like a weapon. Very quickly it becomes obvious that isn’t the case. He cares deeply about his family and friends and is an all-around wonderful person. Although Anna’s first meeting with Owen showed her the arrogant side of him, he couldn’t keep his true nature from her for long. Their connection was instant so it was just about impossible for him to be anything but kind toward Anna.

The visceral reactions these two had when with the other gave me the warm fuzzies. Having someone who can calm and center you is one of life’s greatest gifts. They both knew this but still tried to deny it, especially Anna. Owen is patient and understanding of Anna’s reticence, which further endeared him to me.

This story comes with a little mystery for Owen and Anna to solve, which keeps this story moving. I thoroughly enjoyed the bond Anna and Wendy had and how seamlessly Owen fit into Anna’s small family.

As always with this series, this book is a true standalone. Location is what ties the books together.

Thanks to NetGalley for lending me this book to read in exchange for an honest review.

I found this to be a fun summer beach read novel. The romance was light, the mystery was light and there were nice touches of humor. I found both the introduction of the mystery and its resolution a bit contrived, but not enough to make the book as a whole unacceptable.

They absolutely, positively are so wrong for one another…aren’t they?

Anna Moore left her wild child days behind her long ago; as a private investigator she is organized and logical, relying on facts rather than emotions. She lives in the small town of Sunrise Cove near Lake Tahoe, as does her (very pregnant….with triplets!!) bossy big sister Wendy. Their father Louis, who raised them as a single dad, died not too long ago and the two sisters miss him. They knew him to be a generous, caring man who had amassed considerable wealth which he funneled into a philanthropic foundation. When a coin they find in a box of their dad’s belongings turns out to be valuable, it leads to a spurt of publicity which brings Owen Harris to Anna’s door. Owen, the handsome co-owner of an adventure company, has been searching for items that were stolen from his great-aunt Ruby ten years earlier, and one of those items was a collection of coins just like the one Anna and Wendy found. He is convinced that the rest of the coin collection as well as the valuable Ruby Red necklace that was stolen with it must be in the sisters’ possession…and that Louis was the thief who stole them from his great-aunt. When it turns out that Louis in fact had a criminal record years ago and was considered a suspect in the theft, Anna and Wendy are stunned. Anna vows to clear her father’s name, and she and Owen join forces to find the truth. Their motivations may be very different, but working together maybe they can find the stolen items and identify the thief…and the attraction they have to one another (which neither welcomes) may enrich their lives as well.
The Summer Escape features sassy women, charming and capable men, quirky but beloved pets, and plenty of snarky humor. Anna has been burned by love in the past and figures it just isn’t for her, and Owen doesn’t believe he’s cut out for happily-ever-after either. Anna wants to feel safe and protected, while Owen lives for adrenaline-filled escapades. Plus Owen believes that Anna’s beloved father is a crook, which is hardly conducive to a burgeoning relationship. The people in their lives suspect that the two are perfect for one another, though, and aren’t afraid to tell them so (over and over). I loved the humorous exchanges, particularly those between the two sisters as Wendy (stranded at home and, as she puts it, as big as a whale) makes frequent demands for food to satisfy her cravings and makes Anna mike up during her investigations so that Wendy can listen in. Readers of any of author Jill Shalvis’ other books will love this latest romp, as will fans of authors like Nora Roberts, Susan Mallory and Susan Wiggs. If you’re looking to spend a few hours with a lovable group of quirky people and their pets as they search for a missing treasure and give love another chance, you won’t go wrong grabbing a copy of The Summer Escape. Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for allowing me early access to a copy of this warm and funny romance.

This was a little different for a Jill Shalvis book in that it had a bit of mystery and some danger in it. I really don't think it was as good as some of the others in the series, but I did love the banter and the romance.

The romance between Anna and Owen was very good. Anna's sister, Gwen, stole the show for me. On strict bed rest because of a pregnancy with triplets, she has an endless supply of names for the babies, and they are all hysterical. Her "emergency" calls were also hilarious.

I always love the banter in Shalvis books and there was plenty in this one. Anna and Owen are great at shooting remarks at each other, but Anna is the queen. It was like darts flying off the page.

Thanks to Avon Book, Harper Voyager Us and NetGalley for the gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.

I was quite surprised by this Jill Shalvis novel! I always expect interesting characters and a quirky friend group or family and The Summer Escape did not disappoint. Anna’s sister was a delight! Pregnant with twins, on bed rest, and totally bored, Wendy makes Anna wear earbuds and a Go-Pro so there is a running commentary at all times, unless Anna turns her off. Her side-discussions were a hoot and I loved how easy going Owen played along and directed conversation at Wendy as well. I really liked how the relationship between Anna and Owen had undertones of interest and friendship right from the start and wasn’t just antagonistic. The thing I liked most is that this Jill Shalvis novel gave us something different from her others. A mystery to solve.

If you love Jill Shalvis’ novels then you are in for a wonderful surprise. This has all of those same elements you’ll expect but it delves a little deeper into the adventure-mystery solving theme. I really enjoyed the slight change because the story still had all of the other themes that I look forward to when reading one of her novels. Surprising and fun!

I really enjoyed this book!! As always Jill Shalvis knows how to write a great story. This one has mystery, love, comedy. Anna and Owen work together to discover the mystery about about a stolen necklace and fall in love along the way. So many emotions with these two and laughs along the way as well, especially with her sister. Her sister is pregnant with triplets and on bed rest and wants to follow along with the hunt as well in her way, which had me laughing out loud a lot. ❤️❤️loved it and will reread. Highly recommend this one.

If there is one thing I can count on, it's that a Jill Shalvis book will have me laughing out loud and melting in my chair all at the same time. The characters are going to be charming, there's going to be cute furbabies, and there is always going to be crazy antics between the characters. The Summer Escape fit that description and more! I love everything about this series and the 6th book was a great addition.

Anna and her sister, Wendy, discover a coin in their father's belongings. The coin is linked to a stolen necklace that belonged to Owen's aunt. Anna and Owen start to piece together the mystery to try and find the stolen necklace and begin their treasure hunt. Owen is convinced her deceased father had something to do with it, so Anna wants to clear her father's name. The chemistry and banter the two characters is so good! They go down so many twists and turns to get to the bottom of it, but it all leads them to each other. The relationship between the two sisters was also very strong and beautifully written.

I loved this book! I always walk away from a Jill Shalvis book with a huge smile on my face. She is one of my feel good read authors and always will be! I highly recommend this series...especially if you enjoy a good romcom with good character dynamics, witty banter, laugh out loud funnies, cute animals, and characters that stick with you long after the book is closed!

This was an entertaining, well-written book. It was fun, steamy, fast-paced and I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books by this author.

I am convinced Jill Shalvis can do no wrong. Little bit of suspense with some great banter in an enemies to lovers trope. The chemistry between the MC’s is great. The show stealer may be her sister though. The antics and just true sister relationship is so wonderful. Not my face Jill Shalvis book but still a great book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an ARC to provide a honest review.

Great book! I loved the relationship between the sisters. The number of names they had for the babies was hilarious! MS. Shalvis does a great job of showing the chemistry between Anna and Owen.

Great series! They can be read out of order. As they are loosely related.

Jill Shalvis is back with the sixth installment of her beloved Sunrise Cove series, The Summer Escape. Shalvis is a perennial favorite and reliable storyteller, drawing on the robust, extended families in her Lake Tahoe world. If you follow her on social media, you’ll know she’s got a couple of children and grandchildren, and they all seem to enjoy spending time with one another, so when she writes a story about large, loving families – both by birth and by choice - I believe her.

Here we meet private investigator Anna Moore, who is called upon to put her skills to work when she and her sister, Wendy, find an old gold coin in a box that belonged to their late father, Louis. After taking it to a pawn shop to see if it has any value, they get more than they bargained for because now the community is convinced Louis was a cat burglar with something to hide.

Owen Harris is an adventurer for hire. He’s certain that nineteenth century coin on the news belongs to his great-aunt and the woman on tv knows more than she’s letting on. He devises a plan to get his aunt’s property back by hiring Anna to investigate a whole cache of missing coins. A ‘keeping his enemy close’ philosophy that Anna wants no part of. Fortunately, working together to find the truth is the better solution than working separately, so they team up. It doesn’t take long for them to see behind the curtain of each other’s hearts and minds, or for them to give into their inevitable chemistry.

The charming nature of this story is both its benefit and its downfall. The benefit is that the characters are relatable, quirky, and interesting, and so is the mystery. The downfall is that it’s a little slow. When these lengthy extended families are in a scene together, it slows down the momentum when I would’ve preferred racing through the story, especially as we have two adventurous leads, and it feels as though all the decisions they make are workshopped and agreed upon by committee. It’s not bad, it’s just a lot. I could’ve also done with less Wendy, her pregnancy cravings, and live-stream earbud conversation.

After so many series with big families, I wonder how Shalvis would do writing about two only-children who make it to the end of the story without the assistance of a big cast of characters? We may never know. But I do know that I like the path her mind takes in these flirty contemporary romances. If you like sweet, slow burn contemporaries with adventurous people in a huge family, The Summer Escape will be your, well, summer escape.

Another fabulous read by Jill Shalvis who I have been reading since early in her career. I love the fact that one knows there will be a great HEA but there will be issues before we get there. He falls first with grumpy girl who never wants to get involved. Again, this story takes place around Lake Tahoe, a familiar place for Ms.Shalvis. Not only loved Owen and Anna, but loved the secondary characters, especially Anna’s pregnant sister Wendy and her husband Hayden, who are pregnant with triplets and on bed rest. A light easy read I highly recommend.

This story was amazing, it made me laugh, it intrigued me with the mystery, and the banter back and forth, instead of being mean, just seemed to lighten the moments. It was interesting how they each saw themselves, and along the way, they discovered the changes in themselves. Sometimes life brings together the people it thinks should be together, and this seems to be what is happening. It was a story that I enjoyed so much that before I knew it, the book was done, and I didn't even realize the time.
I received an ARC from Avon through NetGalley.

Read this if you like zany characters and very personable animals.
Read this if you are looking for a hot athletic main character to swoon over.
Read this if you want to laugh at a very pregnant sister’s interference in her sister’s life.
Read this if you want to have an adventure wrapped up in a romance with two people who are afraid to commit.
The funniest scene occurs after a rooftop tryst and Turbo honks the horn several times. I about died laughing.
The funniest line is when Wendy admits her gas could fell an elephant.

Anna Michelle Moore life used to be full of adventure but over the years she has tamed down her wild ways. Instead she is a private investigator and that is enough excitement in her life. When Anna's sister Wendy, who is seven months pregnant with triplets and on bed rest discovers an old coin amongst their father's possessions one year after his death, she convinces Anna to look into where the coin is from. Imagine Anna's surprise when Owen Harris co-owner of Tahoe Adventures with Ky Ortega shows up at her office wanting to know where she got the coin...it seems it belongs to his great-aunt Ruby along with a Ruby Red necklace that were both stolen ten years ago. Anna is of course suspicious of Owen but they decide to investigate the mystery around the missing coins and necklace. Wendy, who is extremely bored insists on going along for the ride in the form of a GoPro camera and ear buds.

As Anna and Owen spend more time together, their chemistry starts to sizzle. He is ready to jump right in, but Anna is not even though they both have a problem with commitment. While the mystery is being investigated, Anna and Owen's feelings start to cross a line until they find they are spending all of their free time together. When they finally get a lead that takes them to the base of Mount Lion in Lake Tahoe there is no going back even if Anna believes that this adventure is more than she should handle. Just as they are figuring out the mystery, everything comes crashing down in a big way. It will take a near death experience for these two to both realize that what they have together is the real thing.

I just adored this enemies to lovers story. Anna and Owen both had some demons in their closets but they slowly began to overcome those ghosts. I loved Anna's relationship with Wendy and Wendy's husband Hayden. I cracked up with all the names they kept coming up with for the triplets. Overall this was a perfect addition to this wonderful series.