I'm on a Jill Shalvis binge. Her books are distracting, unputdownable and I have yet to find one I don't like. ( )

4.5 stars.

Then Came You is an absolutely delightful addition to Jill Shalvis fabulous Animal Magnetism series. It is a fun, sexy, witty and poignant romance with an incredibly charming cast of quirky but lovable characters. The small town setting and close-knit community add to its appeal and fans will enjoy catching up with favorite characters from previous installments.

Emily Stevens has a Plan, but the small town of Sunshine, ID is not on it. Neither is finding out her new boss is none other than Wyatt Stevens, the über sexy veterinarian she shared a scorching one night stand with at a vet conference a few months back. She and Wyatt agree to keep their relationship strictly professional, but ignoring their simmering passion is easier said than done and they are soon indulging in some very steamy lovemaking. Their relationship is quickly complicated by their deepening feelings for another, but will the unresolved issues from their respective pasts (and Emily's Plan) prevent them from making their temporary arrangement permanent?

Living in Sunshine with her sister Sara, Emily is counting down the days until she can return to LA where she can have her dream job and help take care of their widowed father. She is a warm, caring and compassionate woman who pretty much says everything that pops into her head. When it comes to Wyatt, she has absolutely no willpower and she easily gives into her desire for him. Although Emily is beginning to fall for him, her inability to deviate from her Plan is a major stumbling block between them.

Wyatt is laidback, funny, loyal and so darn charming he is almost impossible to resist. Continually moving around while growing up, the only stability in Wyatt and his sisters' lives were the summers they spent with their grandparents in Sunshine. Now ready to put down roots, he is helping his sisters Zoe and Darcy renovate the Victorian monstrosity their grandparents left them before he begins building his house. Wyatt's feelings for Emily run deep but he stubbornly refuses to ask her to abandon her Plan and stay in Sunshine.

Wyatt and Emily are a wonderful, if sometimes frustrating, couple. The chemistry between them is off the charts and their sex scenes are deliciously steamy. Their dialogue is amusing but somewhat superficial since neither is willing to open up about their pasts for much of the story. Although they do eventually discuss some of their emotional baggage, they are not completely honest with one another when it comes to their future.

Then Came You is another entertaining and heartwarming installment in the Animal Magnetism series. It is a fast-paced and well-written story that is realistic and engaging, but it is the cast of characters that make it such an outstanding read. Intriguing glimpses of Darcy's rather tempestuous encounters with AJ Colten leave me hoping that Jill Shalvis plans to bring us their story in the near future.
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Funny, tender, sweet. Crazy family, How'd ya like to find out you had a one night stand with your boss? Emily finds that out her first day she starts her internship, and she can't seem to stop touching him. Of course they have issues but it was a fun read.
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Then Came You
Animal Magnetism, Book 5

I Picked Up This Book Because: Continue the series, which I am determined to finish this month.

The Characters:

Wyatt Stone:
Emily Stevens:
Darcy, Zoey,

The Story:

A cute story of a one night stand turned real life. Much like Meredith and Derek on Grey’s Anatomy, except Wyatt isn’t married and is a hot vet. This book is fun and entertaining.

The Random Thoughts:

Peanut might be my favorite character of the series.

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4.5 stars
Look out Lucky Harbor, this series is coming to take your belt for the contemporary romance series champion. Emily is a newly graduated veterinarian, who has been granted an internship in Sunshine, Idaho. She likes things planned out and is counting the days until she can go back to L.A. She let herself lose control once at a veterinarian conference and had a one night stand with a hot guy. I'll give you three guesses as to what happens next and the first two don't count.

Wyatt is pleasantly surprised when he realizes his hot one night stand is helping him deliver a lamb. He is a genuinely good guy and you're going to find him just as irresistible as Emily. Emily has a specific life plan and worries about her dad alone in L.A., Wyatt is solidly in Sunshine and doesn't want to get his heart broken by someone who seems to have one foot out the door. Due to growing up in a situation that left him never having a say in his life choices and rootless, he firmly leaves the ball in Emily's court as to how their relationship is going to progress. This doesn't mean he doesn't encourage her, in fact, your toes will curl at his encouragement. These two together are great, they're sexy, funny, and a pleasure to read about, you know, your typical Jill Shalvis book. Usually, I describe her stories as very fluffy but this one felt a little more solid. It's still a light read but I think it was the best of the series.

Shalvis books are smooth paced stories that you suddenly find yourself devouring in one sitting; this one is no exception. It drags a smidgen in the middle where Emily's denial to accept and admit to her feelings for Wyatt get a tad repetitive but that is a small complaint. There is also, what seems to be the required, heroine mini danger moment that all Shalvis books have. It was a little forced, especially with the baddie (I'm making a ka'razy call and saying the chocolate chip baddie will somehow be redeemed a'la Sebastian St. Vincent style) but nothing that will stem your overall enjoyment. This genre's backbone is the hero and heroine's relationship and Emily and Wyatt will have your heart melting. Don't miss this newest Animal Magnetism installment.

It also looks like I'm going to resume my stalking of Jill Shalvis as I eagerly (obsessively) anticipate A.J. and Darcy's story. This is a guess on who the couple will be but I'm going to call it an educated one.
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