Then Came You, by Jill Shalvis

Berkley, July 2014

REVIEW:

Shalvis’ latest Animal Magnetism story reintroduces the Belle Haven regulars and adds heroine Emily Stevens and hero Wyatt Stone to the growing family of characters. They’re a perfect match. She’s driven, sensible, a woman with a plan. He’s laid back and easy, except when it comes to his work and his two unruly sisters. And who doesn’t love a sexy man in glasses? There’s plenty of humor and heart to go around, with lots of clever banter, smokin’ hotness, and, oh yes, those lovable animals. Shalvis never disappoints.

Then Came You joins four previous titles in Shalvis’ delightful Animal Magnetism series, with the next installment due in early 2015. For readers looking for more Shalvis, 2014 summer and fall releases are coming up in her prolific and equally entertaining Lucky Harbor series.

SYNOPSIS:

Having arrived in the small town of Sunshine, Idaho, Emily Stevens is literally counting the days until she completes her veterinary internship so she can return to Los Angeles where she belongs. There is absolutely nothing of interest for her here in “West Nowhere, USA” until she arrives at Belle Haven for her first day of work and meets her supervisor, Wyatt Stone. It turns out they’d met before, to say the least.

Three months ago, after her graduation from veterinary school, Emily took a walk on the wild side and hooked up with a sexy, complete stranger at a veterinary conference in Reno. What are the odds that her first and only one-night-fling would end up being her future boss? In Emily’s case, apparently the odds were good.

The awkwardness of their reunion passes quickly, and despite their best intentions to keep things professional, it isn’t long before they are right back where they’d left off in Reno. Of course, neither of them is looking for a long-term relationship and certainly no commitments. Emily claims she already has a boyfriend…well, sort of. And besides, according to her plan, she’ll be leaving Sunshine in less than a year. Wyatt is recovering from a broken heart and just wants to bask for a while in the attention of the local Casserole Brigade. Why complicate things with what could be true love and happiness?