Wrapped Up in You: A Heartbreaker Bay Novel

I enjoy the Heartbreaker Bay series for many reasons. It takes place in San Francisco. The demographics is amazing-rich and poor, straight and LGBT, young and old, Friends and family. I will also admit that some of the stories are better than others. But this one is the best. Wrapped Up in You has become my ultimate favorite. The main characters are newcomers. Ivy has been there about a year selling amazing tacos from a not so legal taco truck. Kel is a by the book sheriff on leave after a dirty deputy tried killing him in Idaho. She is a survivor, one of the few to make it after a terrible childhood. He was raised by his loving grandparents in Idaho since he was dumped off by his mom. She has nothing and he was left everything. From day one there is chemistry, hot tacos are a conversation starter, dares get the temperatures rising. Him being a cop is a conversation stopper. Resistance is futile. We have no control over who we love. Thankfully for the reader neither Ivy or Kel realize that they should surrender to love. Their journey is bumpy. Their walls are thick. Family is complicated. The Heartbreaker Bay series is a community of great characters. Revisiting them is always a pleasure. In Wrapped Up in You they are quite active in trying to influence love. They don't just give a coin to toss in the fountain. They give love and support. More importantly they give acceptance throughout the story making me love the characters even more but not as much as Ivy and Kel. Take a trip to San Francisco. Enjoy the sites. Meet the citizens and fall in love with Ivy and Kel.

I probably say this with each subsequent Jill Shalvis book that I read, but I'm going to say it again. This one is absolutely my favorite of the series. And it is, so far. 😍 WRAPPED UP IN YOU was just such an enjoyable read, filled with characters and situations that had me smiling a LOT, and laughing out loud more than once. Figure in the camaraderie, the affection between family, and friends that feel like family, and two main characters that are perfect for each other, and I was absolutely in romance heaven. Kel and Ivy had me smiling from their first fiery meeting, and, even though they might not have known it, it was clear that there was no turning back for either one of them. Sure, each of them put on an 'I'm just fine by myself, and I don't need anyone' front, but, come on, it's Jill Shalvis, and it's Heartbreaker Bay. Nobody escapes the magic of that danged Cow Hollow fountain. These two were goners before they even realized it. I've found that the books in this series always have a little bit of everything. There's emotion, attraction, angst, and a touch of suspense, and WRAPPED UP IN YOU has its share of each. Rather than end up in a weird mishmash, each piece fits together perfectly, making for one heck of a satisfying read. This book is not only another great addition to the Heartbreaker Bay collection, but to my growing list of holiday reads. The epilogue alone is a gift that will stay with me, and the perfect ending to this heartwarming read. If you're looking for a feel-good read with a storyline that will reel you in, characters that will steal your heart, and smiles and sexiness galore, this is the book for you. Read it (and the rest of the series!) and enjoy. ❤️

Wrapped Up In You by Jill Shalvis Heartbreaker Bay #8 Ivy Snow and Kel O’Donnell are an unlikely couple with Kel valuing honesty above just about anything while Ivy willingly hides her past behind some whopping fibs. The way they meet is spicier than Kel’s tastebuds would usually prefer as Ivy offers him a taco from her taco truck...but what a delightful way to meet! As book eight in the series one might think there are no more stories to be told but that is definitely NOT true as I still need to hear how more than one character meets their match through a coin tossed in the magic fountain! What I liked: * Ivy – what a strong, independent and caring woman she is! To have gone through all she did and come out so well is a major statement about her character and coping skills * Kel – a book boyfriend worthy of Ivy with his calm, steady and ability to slow things down and get to the bottom of things. * Family – there is so much of it in this series whether truly related by blood or chosen by the group. They are thre for one another no matter what. * Learning what Kel learned when he finally talked to his mother * The ability of people to make changes, grow and become better * Heartbreaker Bay – what a wonderful place it would be to live * The smile it put on my face while reading, at the end and now a day later What I didn’t like: * Hmm...there were some criminals that were dislike-worthy and one person I was angry with but he sort of redeemed himself so...in fact...there wasn’t really anything I disliked about this book because the bad had to happen for the good to take place. Did I like this book? Definitely! Will I read more in this series and by this author? Without a doubt! Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review. 5 Stars