I remember when I first met Tillie, my heart bled for her. Losing one’s mom is never easy, especially as a teen, which is the time when you would need her most. Tillie lost her mom when she was fifteen years old and things were never the same for her. Then she discovered she had a big sister who would become her guardian. This was too much for her to handle and she acted out as any teenager in her position would. Now ten years later she has grown into a responsible adult, but some things has not changed. She is still feisty, sassy and not afraid to speak her mind as Dylan, her best friend and first love, who had abandoned her ten years ago would discover. It was good to reconnect with her and see all she accomplished in the last ten years. When Dylan saw she was living her dream he felt he needed to reconnect with her, but he would soon find out it would the hardest task he would ever face.
The good thing about this novella is that it can be read as a stand-alone. The flashbacks provided sufficient details for one to understand the history, which Dylan and Tillie shared. Dylan wanted to rekindle what he and Tillie once shared, but she was not on board as the pain of his abandonment was still as fresh today as it was ten years ago. Will he be able to convince to accept him back in her life or will he be forced to live the rest of his life without Tilly?
They both deserved to have their happily ever after and I was glad see they had the chance to get it right the second time around. Dylan however was still struggling with deep-seated emotional wounds, which he needed to come to terms with if he hoped to regain Tillie’s trust.
Events developed fast, which is typical of novellas. Despite the fast development, their romance was believable and I could relate to them as a couple.
Conclusion/Recommendation
The Good Luck Sister is a well-written story, which was filled with funny, sweet, spicy and nostalgic moments. My only problem with the story, and I think everyone will agree me, is that I wish it was longer. I enjoyed the story and spending time with the characters, especially the adorable pup named Leo. I recommend this story to fans of second-chance small town romance. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.
This summer, romance blooms again in Wildstone!
After a difficult few years, Tilly Adams is ready for life to start going right. Though she has a case of first day nerves teaching art at the local community college, she knows it isn’t anything a few snuggles from her rescue puppy won’t cure. Until she sees Dylan Scott again, her one time bff and first love sitting in the front row.
Dylan knows he should’ve left well enough alone, but when he sees Tilly living her dream, he can’t help but make contact. Ten years ago, he left Wildstone and everything in it behind, including Tilly. He had his reasons, but now he wants her back in his life, anyway he can get her.
When Tilly agrees to design the logo for Dylan’s new helicopter touring company, it’s business only…until she finds herself falling into his arms once again. Can she possibly open her heart back up to the only man who’s ever broken it? But soon they’re both realizing the truth — love always deserves a second chance.
Nadene's addiction to reading began at an early age, when a family friend gifted her a copy of Wuthering Heights. From that moment she was never without a book.She will read anything as long the material is compelling enough to hold her attention. She gained many experiences through the pages of the books she had the opportunity to read.She created this blog to share her love of books with like minded individuals hopes that in sharing reviews of the books read visitors to the blog will discover their next addictive read. When not reading, Nadene enjoys cooking, listening to music and watching television.
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I think you all made perfectly clear that I need to try at least one of her books 😛
Glad you had a good time with this one, I’ll try my best to give one a shot soon!
I’ve really been loving this series and am so excited to read the 2nd full length book. I had mixed feelings about the flashbacks because while I enjoyed it I had JUST read the first book so I wanted her to get back to the main plot. It was so fun to see Tilly as a grown up!
I held off on this one since she drove me crazy lol but think maybe I need to pick it up afterall 🙂
I think you all made perfectly clear that I need to try at least one of her books 😛
Glad you had a good time with this one, I’ll try my best to give one a shot soon!
I hope you do, Silvia. 🙂
I lost my mom to cancer when I was a teen so I’m sure I will relate to Tilly and I’ve been loving novellas lately. (& I love Shalvis)
Karen @ For What It’s Worth
I also lost my mom to cancer too, and although I was much older I found I could relate to Tilly.
I adore Jill Shalvis, and I don’t think she can write a bad story, but like you, I like for my romance novels to be a little longer. Hugs…RO
I’ve really been loving this series and am so excited to read the 2nd full length book. I had mixed feelings about the flashbacks because while I enjoyed it I had JUST read the first book so I wanted her to get back to the main plot. It was so fun to see Tilly as a grown up!
You have described it so well and now I want to root for them and their romance, too, Nadene. 🙂
Thanks, Sophia,
Great review. Sounds interesting.
Thanks. It is, I do hope you give her books a try. 🙂
looks like a good one Nadene, and who can resist pups! 🙂
I will read one of her books one of these days. lol Maybe I should start with a novella. Everyone I know loves her books.
Her books, at least the ones I have read so far are fun.
Aww how can I resist this? I need to get to this series. Even if this can be read as a standalone, I want to get the whole picture from the beginning.
I hope you do get the chance to read it.
I always love her small town series and I know I need to try this one as well
This author is always fun, even her shorts. Glad this was good!
Yeah, me too. 🙂
Yes, I wanted longer too. Great review Nadene!
Thanks, Kim.
I love it when I read a book and wish that it was longer. Great review and I do love this author.
Yes, she is an author I have come to love.