A book nerd, a brainiac science guy, and a misplaced
killer whale...
Meghann Quinn wasn't always a hugely successful author.
Adam Wayne wasn't always a marine biologist studying whales. Back in high
school in Shelter Bay, Oregon, she was the shy book nerd helping the brainiac
science guy pass English. Meghann had no idea Adam would turn into such a
hottie. Adam has no idea their once-upon-a-time sweet summer romance inspired
Meghann's popular teen novels.
Two shy geeks didn't have the courage to share their true
feelings back then. But now that Meghann's back in town, they're pondering life's
important questions. Such as, will Adam ask her to the Snow Ball? And what are
they going to do about the lost Orca who shows up on Christmas Eve? And can two
nerds get past their initial insecurity to take a second chance on a once-in-a-lifetime
love?
Good second chance love story. Meghann, a former foster
child and shy book nerd became a very successful author of YA stories and now
lives in New York City. Adam, the school science geek, went on to become a marine
biologist studying whales in Shelter Cove. During high school, Meghann tutored the
punctuation-challenged Adam in English. The two quickly became friends with
mutual crushes they were too shy to share. One sweet kiss shared lingered in
their memories after they went their separate ways.
Years later, Meghann meets with her editor after turning
in her latest book and is given an email from her old friend Adam. Back in
Shelter Bay, he's raising funds for a hands-on children's science museum and
asks if Meghann would be willing to donate some of her books for their auction.
Meghann will gladly do more than that.
I loved the rekindling of Meghann and Adam's
relationship. It started with the influx of memories aroused by Adam's email. I
loved her call to Adam, offering to come to Shelter Cove and with multiple ideas
of how she can help. I loved Adam's reaction, as he becomes nearly speechless
at the thought of seeing Meghann again. The sparks flew from the moment they
saw each other again, and they connected as if they'd never been apart. I loved
the scene when he dropped her off at her hotel room, with their slightly
awkward conversation, both trying to find a way to let the other know of their
interest. Adam was sweet with his goodbye, then rapid return because he
"forgot something" - the sizzling kiss he then laid on Meghann before
leaving again.
I loved Meghann's enthusiastic participation in Adam's
whale search and how it allowed them to spend more time together. I liked how
easily they shared their pasts, including Meghann's brief marriage. I loved
Adam's protectiveness as he listened to her story. I wasn't surprised that the
sparks between them burst into flame so quickly or that they gave into them. I
loved the scene after the orca reunion as Adam and Meghann planned their
future.
I was fascinated by the whale theme running through this
book. Information from how they communicate to their family/pod life to their
connection to Native American practices was woven seamlessly into the story. I
rooted for the lost Orca to find his way to his family and loved seeing the
whole town get involved. The method Adam used was intriguing, and I enjoyed
watching it play out to its successful conclusion.
As a long-time fan of the Shelter Bay series, I loved
seeing characters from the earlier books. I loved the mention of the elder Douchetts,
in their eighties and still holding hands. I loved seeing Adam's lunch with Sax
(The Homecoming) and Dillon (Sea Glass Winter) as they gave him a hard time
about Meghann's visit. Others also made appearances or were mentioned,
reminding me of the fun I had reading their books. I still have some JoAnn Ross
books on my TBR list and will have to move them further up the list.
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