No one is going to convince her to fall in love again...
Ryder
Colburn has his hands full running the family business and caring for
the ailing father who’s a virtual stranger from the cold, heavy-handed
man he used to be. He’s got zero free time for hobbies or women. Or so
he thinks until one walks into his life… and the path of an oncoming
car.
Ryder doesn’t mind playing the hero for the skittish,
scarred chef Penny. Maybe it’s the secrets in her eyes or the scar on
her chin. Whatever the reason, he’s compelled to get closer.
Penny’s
learned her lesson and now she’s paying the price. That’s why she’s
sharing a dilapidated house in a tiny California town with her feisty
grandmother and tween brother living off the leftovers from her catering
job. It’s a far cry from her dream life. But who needs dreams… or love…
or sex when there’s amateur plumbing projects to tackle and breakfast
casseroles to bake?
One thing’s for sure, she’s never falling in
love again. Not even with the sexy, snarky contractor who keeps testing
the walls she’s built.
What I thought about He Falls First
Penny is recovering from a difficult relationship that has her swearing off all men and relationships, that is until Ryder Colburn shows up in her world. He's sweet and kind and interested in Penny -- but she's not ready.
The story is built around the "legend" of seeing three shooting stars that will foretell someone falling in love. I won't spoil it, but the legend brings a cute aspect to this story that will just have your heart melting! The Colburn brothers are just adorable in that manly, sexy way that make romance novels a reader's choice! Swoony, gorgeous men with character! Yum!
There isn't any doubt that Ryder and Penny are made for each other -- it's just a matter of time before they get there, with a little help from friends and family.
The secondary characters are interesting too, especially the Colburn patriarch who is dealing with health issues of his own, and Penny's family of grandmother and younger brother. This author knows how to construct a family that works together to get through life.
You can't go wrong with a Jill Shalvis romance. The main characters are guaranteed to be likable and the story is entertaining and sweet! I enjoyed He Falls First and I'm looking forward to the rest of the Colburn brothers stories!
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