Lanie Jacobs is slow to trust, especially since learning her husband really liked collecting wives, but only after he died. So, when she takes on a freelance gig for the Capriotti Winery in Wildstone, CA, she's skeptical of the boisterous family that immediately tries to make her one of their own.

She's also dubious of Mark Capriotti, a sexy former Air Force rescue pilot turned local sheriff who just seems to good to be true. He's too hot, his twin daughters are too lovable, and Lanie just can't believe they might be everything she ever wanted.

When young, pregnant River also blows into town, Lanie thinks she may have just found a new friend. They both share skepticism over the Captriotti's generosity, but also both start to believe they deserve it. Until River let's out the big reason why she landed at the winery...

I just love Jill Shalvis and her small town Contemporaries. They make me feel so good without being cloyingly sweet. Her characters are always well-rounded, realistic, and trope-defying. I really enjoyed both Lanie and River's journeys and that their conflict with each other, while expected, didn't play out stereo-typical way.

Also, Mark. What a stud. Def new book-boyfriend material for me! I know need to learn to boogie board, if only I could get over my fear of sea creatures. The Capriottis can just adopt me already.