Lost and Found Sisters audiobook

Lost and Found Sisters is book one in the brand new series, Wildstone, by Jill Shalvis. I admit, I am an ardent fan of Jill Shalvis’s books. Every single one just makes the day better. But this book, this book is special. It feels a little different somehow, than some of her previous books. I re-read the blurb and it really says it all. I don’t want to give anything away but will try to give you a few more reasons why you should read this book.Quinn Wellers is thirty years old, is a sous chef for a trendy restaurant in Los Angeles and has a wonderful life. But inside, she just feels empty. Two years ago she lost her sister, Beth. Ever since then, she just sort of gets through the days. She doesn’t really feel anything. She has loving parents who were so much fun to read about. Her parents made a few mistakes, but they loved Quinn like crazy. She had been dating Brock, but they went from a relationship to just friends after Beth’s death. Brock wants to move back to the way they were before but Quinn just can’t. Her job at the restaurant is stressful, but being a chef is what she has always wanted. Then one day, while waiting in line at the coffee shop, her world is literally thrown off it’s axis. A lawyer approaches her with shocking news, news that makes her question her entire life. So she packed a suitcase and hit the road for Wildstone, CA, to get some answers, and try to sort out her life.Mick Hennessey couldn’t leave the small town he grew up in, Wildstone, fast enough when he left for college. He wanted to get as far away from his controlling father as he could. Now he has a successful career in San Francisco but his father has passed away so he is traveling back and forth to try to make repairs on his mom’s house and help her to clean things out. Mick has an adorable senior golden retriever, Cooper, that is by his side constantly. Was Mick looking for love, no, especially in Wildstone. But when he saw the woman at the beach seemingly having a panic attack, something in his heart opened up, just enough to let a little bit of her slip inside. Quinn has inherited part ownership of both a house and diner. But there is more that ties her to Wildstone, something so much more. The longer she stays and gets to know the people of the town, the more she questions whether she really wants to leave or not. Something is happening to her inside, she is feeling again. “She was so used to not feeling a single thing. And now here she was feeling…everything. All the time.” Mick and Quinn can’t fight the attraction to one another. But Quinn still considers herself broken. Her home is in Los Angeles, Mick’s in San Francisco. This is just a temporary thing, having fun. Or is it? “If Wildstone and everything in it is my storm cloud, you’re the silver lining.” From the first page I fell in love with this book. Mick stole my heart from the beginning. This man…he was sexy, kind, smart, patient, loving, and did I say sexy? And don’t even get me started on his dog, Cooper. As Mick and Quinn each deal with their own ghosts, there is plenty else going on to deal with, such as Mick’s high school sweetheart deciding she wanted Mick back, a city manager who doesn’t seem to be operating above the law, and a town that seems to be slowly dying. This book is silly, sweet, sexy, and just plain lovely. I sighed, swooned, smiled (a lot) and fell in love, with both Quinn, Mick and everyone else in Wildstone.If you pick one book to read this summer, make sure it’s this one. You won’t soon forget the characters within these pages. I know I won’t. Thank you again, Jill Shalvis, for making my day just a little bit brighter. I can’t wait to visit Wildstone again.

4.5 - "We're in it together... Always." Stars!ITs LIVE!Amazon US - http://a.co/9WyFOAYAmazon UK - http://amzn.eu/5clyXl9A new series by Jill Shalvis always gives me that excited tingle, and the first book in the Wildstone series; Lost and Found Sisters delivered in every way I would expect from this author, and exceptionally well.Quinn and Mick’s story is quite simply Shalvis, writing at her best, as you would expect you are given lots of little side plots to keep the interest building, with the addition of the usual plethora of secondary characters some you love, and some you just love to hate, to flesh out the story-line, add in a few cute pets, and all the while everything is developing the author still manages to keep the focus on the main characters as the book unfolds. "I think maybe you just switched me back on."The main characters in question are Quinn Wellers, a woman approaching thirty who on the outside appears to have everything going for her, when the death of a woman she doesn’t even know literally puts her whole perceived life into a tailspin. New town, new sister and new man follow on in quick succession, and you are basically along for the ride as Quinn tries to negotiate a relationship with her teenage sister Tilly, as well as try and deal with her feelings for Mick. He is back in town to help his mother deal with the aftermath of his father’s death, but quickly find himself returning time and time again looking to spend more time with Quinn."I guess a little kink never hurt anyone..."This is a pretty long book, I read it in a day, alright I will admit I stayed up until the early hours of the morning to finish it, but it was just pure reading pleasure. I loved going on the emotional journey with both Quinn and Tilly, the POV’s provided by them and Mick, gives you a real opportunity to get in each of their heads at pivotal points of the story, as always Jill manages to inject humor alongside the tears, and bring a light to what could be construed as quite a heavy story-line, and I cannot wait to see what stories further visits to Wildstone will yield in the coming months/years."Seems we’re a good fit afterall..."ARC generously provided by the publisher via Edelweiss, in exchange for the above honest review**This review will also appear on Straight Shootin' Book Reviews -https://straightshootinbookreviews.com

~NOW LIVE~Amazon * Barnes & NobleI'll admit that I'm not a huge fan of Women's Fiction and have actually never even wanted to read a book in the genre. But Jill Shalvis is one of my go-to authors and the blurb for Lost and Found Sisters really intrigued me. I'm really happy that I gave this book a chance because I ended up enjoying quite a bit. This is a story of finding yourself and taking control of your life. I loved all of the characters that we got to meet but I especially have a huge place in my heart for Quinn. I really liked that we got to see all of her struggles and her hesitation to take that next step in life and actually live, instead of merely existing. I admired her a lot for being able to step out of her comfort zone as much as she did. And then there's Mich and his pooch, Cooper. Mick will never be a forgotten Hero for me and I think anyone that gives this book a chance will find themselves saying the same. He was so close to perfect and yet not so flawless that his character made you roll your eyes. But even with his flaws, his sweet personality will win you over in no time. Overall, I highly recommend this book. Even if you don't think Women's Fiction is a genre you would enjoy I urge you to at least give this book a try. If I can be lured to the dark side, anyone can.

Title: Lost and Found SistersSeries: Wildstone #1Author: Jill ShalvisRelease date: June 20, 2017Cliffhanger: NoHEA(view spoiler)[Yes (hide spoiler)]We've all been in a rut in our lives at one time or another. For that matter, maybe even multiple times. So I think that alone makes Quinn's character instantly relatable and easy to connect to as a reader. Two years ago, she unexpectedly lost her beloved sister Beth in a tragic car accident. But she has a deeper issue than just coasting through life with no upward momentum. She's fallen into a state of apathy. All of her passion and motivation to develop deeper relationships, disintegrating. Besides the grief that stubbornly clings to her, she's blessedly numb.Time wasn’t her friend. And as much as she tried to hold on to every single memory she had of Beth, it was all fading. Even now she couldn’t quite summon up the soft, musical sound of her sister’s laugh and it killed her.Losing a sister was devastating, but life wasn't done pulling the rug out from under her feet. Quinn receives some stunning news that leaves her more lost than ever. Now, feeling as if her entire identity is a sham, she leaves L.A. and heads to Wildstone to clear her head and get some answers. Wildstone played a pivotal role, it wasn't just a generic backdrop. I love the atmosphere of a small town centered novel. The feeling of fellowship, and support with the richly developed secondary characters. The quaint and simple way of life, where relationships are valued more than things. Where everyone is always up in your business, but sometimes that's not such a bad thing. Because they genuinely care. The first person Quinn meets in town is Mick. Mick is a structural engineer from San Francisco who is currently commuting back to his mother's house after his father's death four months prior. But unlike Quinn, he isn't feeling that loss in a profound way. He and his father never had a close relationship, in fact, it was his constant criticism and rigid personality that drove him away from Wildstone. Yet he still comes back and helps his mother put her affairs in order, no matter the discomfort it may give him. I really loved Mick. There wasn't one thing about him that wasn't admirable. You get a feeling of strength, warmth, and the certainty that he's the type of person you can always depend on. And it didn't hurt that he got her indisposed libido back in working order either. Although Mick played a fairly sizable role, the main focus of the book remained Quinn's personal journey, the dynamics of her family relationships, and how she picked herself up and re-invented herself after getting knocked down. It was a poignant story that still had the trademark Shalvis humor sprinkled liberally throughout the book. Her heart squeezed hard. Dammit. She was so used to not feeling a single thing. And now here she was feeling . . . everything. All the damn time. Before she knew it, she’d probably be crying at tampon commercials.There were so many moments that had me laughing out loud and smiling. This couple was so sweet together, with many tender and meaningful moments that warmed my heart. This would be the perfect summer beach read when you're looking for something light and charming with a dash of romance thrown in to enjoy. My only issue was that the story dragged in the last third of the book somewhat, but not enough to substantially concern me.I especially loved Boomer and Lena's side story, and I'm really looking forward to learning more about how they will find their way to each other in their own book. Wildstone is bursting with possibilities, and after this introduction to the series, I'm really looking forward to my next visit. FOLLOW SMOKIN HOT BOOK BLOG ON: ["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>

A sassy, sexy and touching story about family, friends and love that made me smile from start to finish. Quinn Weller just turned thirty and aside from the overwhelming emptiness her sister’s loss caused her, she seems to have everything from a loving family, to a great career and a boyfriend who’s just waiting for her to lift the embargo on her heart and feelings. But something is just a bit off and then her entire life is turned on its axis when she’s informed of an inheritance from an unknown relative which causes a domino effect revealing upsetting lies. Needing to get to the bottom of things, Quinn puts her life on hold to go to Wildstone, a small town where everybody knows everybody and the pace is vastly slower from L.A. Sticking out like a sore thumb at first, she’s captivated by the town’s charm, its interesting inhabitants and one gorgeous man who’s been welcoming, helpful and engaging her in sexy, teasing banter.While trying to do the right thing, Quinn starts a journey of self-discovery which eventually will lead to fork in the road. Will she go back to her empty yet familiar life or will she take a risk and embrace love, family and strange pets in a way she never imagined? I love reading books that are set in small towns where the author gives readers graphic details that allow the imagination to soar and characters that draw you in. I loved reading about every single one of them including the animals that make for every interesting and fun scenes. I also appreciate when loving and supportive parents are included in the secondary character mix. I’m being purposely vague because there are very interesting twists to this story I don’t want to spoil you with. I can say though that I really enjoyed Quinn’s journey. I was so much more about the sweet and sexy romance between Quinn and Mick. The Lost and Found Sisters is book #1 in the Wildstone series by Jill Shalvis. It is a standalone contemporary romance. It was touching, it was sexy, it was heartwarming and full feels. Told from two points of view with a happy ending. Amazon -> http://amzn.to/2tYANti* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via InkSlinger. The excerpts taken are from that copy. *More reviews * Stalk us on FaceBook * As well as Twitter * Pinterest Board for Book Teasers

This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.What a wonderful book this turned out to be! Jill Shalvis is quickly becoming one of my favorite contemporary romance authors because her books are consistently good. This book was even better than I could have hoped. I was grabbed by the story right away and it just kept getting better. I ended up reading most of the book in a single day because I just couldn't put it down. It was one of those books that left me with a big grin when I reached the conclusion and was an utter delight to read.Quinn is the main focus of this story. She is getting by one day at a time and not really feeling much of anything after the sudden death of her sister. She gets some unexpected news that turns her whole life upside down. She has some really big decisions to make that will have a lasting impact not only on herself but on other people as well. I liked Quinn a lot. She was resilient and cared about other people deeply.Mitch is in Wildstone trying to help his mother get her house in order. His constant companion is an aging Golden Retriever named Coop. Along with Coop, Mitch runs into Quinn when she is having an emotional moment and something just seems to click. They run into each other again later on and just seem to hit it off. Mitch was such a great character and I loved everything about him. He really fit with Quinn very well and they had some wonderful chemistry.The story was really well balanced. This book had a wonderful romance in it but it wasn't just a romance. Quinn had some other things going on that were just as life changing. I really liked that this story was so complex and full. The secondary characters were wonderfully done. There was even a bit of humor that gave the story an element of fun.I would highly recommend this book to others. This was a really great story about love and completely rediscovering yourself. I am really excited that this book is the beginning of a new series because I am already looking forward to spending more time with the people of Wildstone. I received an advance reader edition of this book from William Morrow Paperbacks via Edelweiss.Initial ThoughtsSo much to love about this story. Amazing characters dealing with some difficult situations. And Mitch...I am swooning over here.

Quinn Weller is a sous-chef at a trendy restaurant in Los Angeles. Still grieving from the loss of her sister two years ago, Quinn gets visited by a lawyer. He drops a life-changing bombshell on her. What follows is a journey of self-discovery and adventure in the little town of Wildstone. Quinn’s life will never be the same again.When a lawyer delivers earth shattering news to Quinn, she begins to question her whole life. With a young sister she was unaware of, Quinn has her work cut out getting to know her. She feels torn going back and forth between Los Angeles and Wildstone. A chance meeting with an attractive stranger, Mick, has her all a flutter. The chemistry between Mick and Quinn is undeniable. I imagined Mick to look like Luke from the television show, Gilmore Girls. I’m sure that’s nothing like Jill Shalvis intended, but it worked for me!I fell in love with his character and was rooting for him and Quinn all the way. The tender scenes between them were beautiful. Neither Quinn nor Mick have plans to stay in Wildstone, despite both having family there. This leaves a constant question over their future together. There is also the matter of Mick’s ex-girlfriend, Lena. A determined and confident woman, she tells Quinn that she wants Mick back and that she will get what she wants. It made me dislike her character, but Quinn handles the situation very well. Shalvis then spins your emotions and the situation that Lena is in, and you begin to feel a little sorry for her.I loved Quinn’s first meeting with the lawyer, Cliff Porter. She renames him Harry Potter (in her head) due to the uncanny resemblance to the boy wizard. It did make me chuckle.Tilly’s character is wonderful. A young, yet wise, teenager. Her life has been ripped apart by the death of her mum. Looked after by a family friend, Tilly is finding life tough. All she has in the world is her best friend, Dylan. It took me a while to warm to Dylan’s character. After learning of his background and home life, I saw him in a different light. As his character evolved, so did my opinion of him.Keep your eye out for two characters who deserve a special mention – Tink the cat, and Coop the dog. They both provide amusement. Having cats and a dog myself, I know that these two characters are very realistic!The quiet setting of Wildstone is different to that of bustling Los Angeles and I didn’t like it to begin with. I could see why Quinn was looking to return home once she’d tidied things up in Wildstone. Wildstone seemed dated and the locals all had a much slower pace of life. Even I found it frustrating! But, like Quinn, I soon began to enjoy it. She then finds herself divided between returning to Los Angeles and staying in Wildstone. Quinn has formed strong connections in both places. She knows that wherever she chooses to stay, she will be leaving people behind that she loves.I liked the quirky headings of the chapters. Each one is a small excerpt from ‘The Mixed-Up Files of Tilly Adams’s Journal.’ The first one is “I walk around like everything is fine but deep down inside my shoe my sock is sliding off.” It speaks volumes about how Tilly is feeling in one short sentence. It makes a refreshing change to having numbered chapters.I wasn’t disappointed by this unputdownable book. Lost and Found Sisters had so many elements to it. It was very realistic and the characters came alive in my head. I had previously read another of Jill Shalvis’ books – My Kind of Wonderful, so I knew I was in for a treat with this one – and you will be too!Reviewed by Jodie on www.whisperingstories.com

Lost and Found SistersJill ShalvisReceived from EdelweissLOST AND FOUND SISTERS is the first book in the Wildstone series. I am kicking myself after finishing this wonderful story because there are so many more Jill Shalvis stories that I have yet to read. I need to fix that very very soon.Once I started reading LOST AND FOUND SISTERS I had a very hard time putting it down. Quinn Weller lost her sister in a tragic car accident. She has been going through the motions of life but not really dealing with any of it. She thinks she is starting to get her life back when she is dealt another blow. She finds out a very big secret about who she is She is almost thirty years old and never even had a clue. She learns she has a sister out in Wildstone and her sister needs her. Her mother has just passed away and poor Tilly has no one.Quinn drives straight to Wildstone to see what the heck is going on. Once she is almost there, she pulls over because she is having a panic attack and runs right into Mick Hennessy. He tries to calm her down and after a bit, she is on her way to the lawyers office to see just what she has inherited and to find out what other secrets this small town holds for her. I fell in love with Mick pretty much as soon as I met him as I'm sure all the other readers will as well. He is so good to Quinn and doesn't push her too much. Well, only when necessary haha. Once learning of all of the secrets and things Quinn is going through I quickly wanted to be her friend and help her see her way through all of it. When she meets Lena who also happens to be Mick's ex, I hated her at first but she quickly stole my heart too. Quinn is starting to really come to love this little town and all of the people in it but she still considers herself broken which is why she can't open up her heart to Mick. Mick has plenty of ghosts from his past that are chasing him and at first he tries to resist Quinn but he opened his heart up just a little bit and now she is in it no matter how hard they both try to fight the feelings building between them. My favorite quote from LOST AND FOUND SISTERS has got to be " if it has tires or testicles it's gonna give you trouble". How perfect is that? I can not wait to continue with this wonderful series and I'm really looking forward to who the next book will be about.

Super cute! I had many laughs while reading this book, especially with the little snippets from Tilly's journal at the beginning of each chapter. I hope the next book features Boomer and Lena, but I will still read it even if it doesn't. Fun times!

I really enjoyed this book by Jill Shalvis. It is the first book I've read by her and I really liked all the characters in this story. It was a quick read and I read it in a day. I am already looking forward to her next book coming out in September 2017 called "Chasing Christmas Eve".

I love this series! It’s just so feel good and heartwarming with a touch of steam - exactly what I need these days.