Pages: 384
Series: Heartbreakers Bay #3
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: ARC, Edelweiss
Also by this author: My Kind of Wonderful, Nobody But You, About That Kiss, Hot Winter Nights, Playing for Keeps, Wrapped Up in You, Twist of Fate, Love for Beginners
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There’s no such thing as a little in love…
Elle Wheaten’s priorities: friends, career, and kick-ass shoes. Then there’s the muscular wall of stubbornness that’s security expert Archer Hunt—who comes before everything else. No point in telling Mr. “Feels-Free Zone” that, though. Elle will just see other men until she gets over Archer . . . which should only take a lifetime . . .
There’s no such thing as a little in lust…
Archer’s wanted the best for Elle ever since he sacrificed his law-enforcement career to save her. But now that she’s earned happiness and success, Archer just wants Elle 24/7. Their chemistry could start the next San Francisco Earthquake, and Archer doesn’t want to be responsible for the damage. The alternative? Watch her go out with guys who aren’t him . . .
There is such a thing as…
As far as Archer’s concerned, nobody is good enough for Elle. But when he sets out to prove it by sabotaging her dates, she gets mad—and things get hot as hell. Now Archer has a new mission: prove to Elle that her perfect man has been here all along…
I have a rocky history with Jill Shalvis books. I have enjoyed some, and felt very ambivalent about others. So, to say I was hesitant to pick up Accidentally on Purpose would be a fair statement. Thankfully, I gave it a shot, because this was one of enjoyable Shalvis books!
I love the second chance romance between Archer and Elle. Archer’s plans to ruin Elle’s dates…hilarious and awesome! These two had such a complex previous history that you really could understand their behavior. I also appreciate the lack of over the top angst. These characters are mature and while there is the angst with the ‘when will they finally admit their feelings’, its not over done or too much. Personally, I think heroes who go for the heroine HARD are super sexy. Archer was super-duper sexy! The chemistry between these two is great! Elle is a great heroine too. She is smart, strong, independent, and happy with her life! She is the type of woman that others admire because she has worked hard and made something of her life. Seriously, how could you not love both Archer and Elle?
While my history with Shalvis books has been inconsistent, Accidentally on Purpose was no accident! This book has made me feel that maybe the few Shalvis books I picked up in the past were flukes! I can’t wait to read the rest of this series (I haven’t read the books before this one, so I know where to start!
- POV: 3rd
- Tears: no
- Trope: second chance (in an odd sort of way)
- Triggers: none
- Series/Standalone: stand alone within an interconnected series
- Cliffhanger: View Spoiler »
- HEA: View Spoiler »
Books by Julie James, Jennifer Probst, Rachel Gibson, Shannon Stacey, Susan Elizabeth Phillipsthen you will probably like Accidentally on Purpose!
Great review! I think you liked this one better than me since Archer and Elle’s back and forth and the games they played bothered me. Still, Shalvis shines with the humor.
You know, the back and forth games usually totally bother me, but it didn’t this time. I have no idea why-maybe I just picked it up on a day I was more forgiving…who knows!
Wonderful review. Thanks for sharing.