To Genevieve Rollins, Gavin Valentine has always been a casual hook-up. A no-strings fling. The sexy fighter pilot was only in town when he was on leave, so it could never be more than that. She didn’t have feelings for him. What would be the point?But when he tells her he’s moving home to Valentine Bay, she just may have to rethink everything between them. Can she dig down under her sassy, … sassy, sarcastic shell and find true vulnerability inside?
For Gavin Valentine, life has taken a turn. Diagnosed with a medical condition that means he’ll never be cleared to fly again, he loses everything that matters to him, pretty much overnight. The future he’d always seen for himself is gone in a blink.
Can the lone wolf pilot open up enough to let love in, and learn that sometimes the future you never pictured is the one you were meant to have?
*** Standalone romance with HEA and no cliffhanger ***
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Submerging myself into the world that is created by the fabulous writing duo Melanie Shawn, is the best kind of escape reading to me. I could even call it therapy, in the form you get when you hang out with you dear friends. I have experienced this with each new series they have written, and Valentine Bay is no exception to that.
Genevieve Rollins and Gavin Valentine’s love story has a unique handle to it, with their casual, secret sexy benefits they have been serving each other with for over a decade. They know each other, in bed and out of it, but as Gavin’s life is changing forever, they have to figure out the new frame to their relations with each other, as soon as Gavin is ready to confess what is happening and why his life is changing.
Because Genevieve and Gavin have the intimate knowledge of each other, the love scenes between them take the heat level to a completely new dial of smoking hot. It is through those most vulnerable and delicate private moments, where the development of the characters and the relationship is so cleverly underlined and advanced.
Oh, it is not all just sizzling hot encounters that heat up the pages of this tale. There is also the banter and repartee of the brothers and friends, the Grandma Valentine that knows all and sees all, and the curious townfolks who are not afraid to meddle into people’s affairs, no matter how hard they work to keep things secret.
The health issues Gavin is facing, his struggle to accept it, and most of all, his scramble to tell his loved ones of the matter, not only bring depth and a dash of seriousness to the story, so skillfully and delicately delivers some of the best situational comics that made me give a laugh.
From scorching hot love scenes to the family dynamics and small-town quirks, Rescuing His Heart delivers smiles, laughter, and swooning sighs in one vastly entertaining tale that was easy to get lost in, and forget that the rest of the world even exist as it smoothly flew off the pages.
A delightfully ravishing, ever so sexy tale of love and new chapters in life.
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
WOW!!! Oh WOW!! I don’t know how the amazing duo of Melanie Shawn is able to keep writing better, improved, and a sexier story than their last book, but they did it with the second book in their Valentine Bay series, Rescuing His Heart, which I just loved. Genevieve and Gavin have been hooking up since high school. It’s always been a casual, no-strings attached fling since they were only together when Gavin was home on leave. Now that Gavin was home for good, Genevieve did not know what to do. She enjoyed being with him but she didn’t think she had any deep feelings for him. Gavin wasn’t sure what to make of his future. He was diagnosed with a medical condition that meant he could no longer fly; they the reason he was home and out of the service. Being a loner, Gavin struggled to open himself up to his family and Genevieve, explaining why he was home. Genevieve finds that deep down she truly has feelings for Gavin, wants to be there for him, and help him find a future he can live with.
These two were amazing and perfect for each other. They had off the charts chemistry and everyone could see the electric sparks they shared. How Genevieve and Gavin could think no one in their small town knew about their fling was crazy. I enjoyed following Genevieve’s journey to discovering her true feelings along with her stalking Gavin, trying to find out what was wrong. Grandmother Valentine made an appearance, with her Adonis-like caretaker, and added layers of humor and love to this story.
Melanie Shawn wrote a wonderfully emotional and moving story filled with sexual chemistry, fun dialogue, and endearing characters that is not to be missed. I highly recommend this book to other readers and am looking forward to reading the next story in the Valentine Bay series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Melanie Shawn delivers EVERY TIME!!! Every time I open one of their books I know I’m going to get a great story that grabs my heart and won’t let go. Rescuing His Heart did that and so much more! Gen and Gavin were the perfect friends to lovers story, although theirs was a tad different. You’ll see!!! Their road to their happily ever after was full of love, sexiness, friendship, laughter, swooning and a little drama….just the way I love it! You’ll definitely want to read this one!
Happy reading!
**I received an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review**
Melanie Shawn has taken us on another great trip to Valentine Bay!
Genevieve Rollins is an event planner, who not only enjoys her job, but is insanely good at it. For the past 15 years, she’s lived in her hometown of Valentine Bay and when her friend, Gavin Valentine, would come home on leave from his job as a fighter pilot they engaged in a friends with benefits relationship. One that they kept well under wraps at Gen’s request.
Gavin has recently returned to Valentine Bay with the intention to stay this time, but not because it is his first choice. He’s recently been given a diagnosis that will ground him from here on out and he’s still processing this newest development. Being a very private person who keeps his emotions close to the vest, Gavin is struggling with letting anyone in on his diagnosis, including his family and Gen.
When Gen and Gavin reconnect once he’s back home, it’s clear to both of them that they have stronger feelings than either of them anticipated, or have allowed themselves to recognize in the past, but will Gavin’s secret end up causing them to walk away from the arrangement they’ve had for so long, or will he realize he needs to lean on those who love him most?
I enjoyed this story, but I will say that it wore on me a bit how close to the vest both Gavin and Gen played things. His need to keep his diagnosis to himself and her need to keep their relationship a secret felt like it was never going to end, but once it finally did, I felt like their family and friends – elated they finally came clean with everyone.
Another great addition to the Valentine Bay series. Looking forward to the next one!
A friends with benefits is all Gen and Gavin wanted, until Gavin has returned home after being discharged from the military. They have kept their relationship a secret for many years, now they need to decide if there is more to their relationship than the casual hook ups.
I really enjoyed this sexy read, great chemistry between Gavin and Gen. Loved the relationship that Gavin has with his brothers, they are all very close. They were not afraid of calling Gavin out on his secret of why he was discharged from the military. Looking forward to the next Valentine brother story.
Gavin and Genevieve!
Rescuing His Heart is the second book in the Valentine Bay series. Gavin and Genevieve have had an arrangement where the two hookup whenever Gavin is in town. None of their friends or family know about their relationship (or do they?), and there were no feelings involved since it wasn’t a permanent “relationship “. Now Gavin has had his wings clipped and he is home to stay! So now the two have to figure out these feelings that they don’t really have, to determine if they move forward to their HEA or walk away (something that’s really hard to do in a small town!)
I really love the Valentine family and their dynamic. Grandma Valentine is hilarious, and I would love to see her a bit more in future books. I enjoyed the ride to love with Gavin and Gen. The book was sweet and charming, and the H and h’s chemistry was hot! Very enjoyable read!
I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily reviewing it. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.
Rescuing His Heart: Genevieve and Gavin have a long history of being friends with benefits and have always thought no one in their small town knew what they were up to, the jokes on them. When Gavin come back to stay, Genevieve finally admits how much he means to her. Great small town romance! Melanie Shawn always does a wonderful job creating these small town stories.
I really liked this book!!! 🙂 Gavin and Genevieve bring a whole new dynamic that is fun to watch unfold. I love having the rest of the family and friends involved and getting to know all these characters with their fun, quirky personalities!! With all new series, sometimes it takes a while to get to know these characters and become invested, but it is really easy to do that with this! With all of Melanie Shawn’s other series being as amazing as they are, this one has a lot to live up to but I am super excited to keep reading, meeting all these characters and see where this goes!!
This was a great read! Gavin and Gen were perfect for each other. They both knew what they wanted, and when those wants changed, it seemed to be the perfect transition. I loved the type of relationship Gavin has with his brothers, and how they don’t mind calling him out when he needs to open up or be set straight about something. This was a low drama, sexy must read that I would definitely recommend!
Loved Gavin and Gen! When Gavin comes home to stay, Gen’s not sure they can, or should, pick up where they leave off every time he comes home for a visit. But this time, he’s here for good and their feelings intensify withe every meeting. It’s sweet and romantic and I just loved the story.
Time & circumstances can change everything. Gavin & Genevieve have been casually hooking up for years. They’ve never let it grow to anything more. Now, Gavin has moved back to Valentine Bay for good. Genevieve still wants to keep them a secret but either wants to stop seeing each other. They just don’t think it’s serious.
I really enjoy Valentine Bay & this group of small town characters. Gavin has seen the world but his first instinct in a time of stress & pain is to come back home. He wanted the familiar comfort plus he wanted to step up for his little sister & the rest of the family. I wasn’t sure about Genevieve & her insistence on keeping their relationship a secret. I think it was twofold. I think she wanted to keep it private because letting it be known made it more than a casual hookup. I think she was also afraid if it fell apart she’d be an object of pity. Her character was too strong to accept that. In short this was a great entertaining story with hot sex, lots of emotion, & great chemistry!
Great book by Melanie Shawn. I love the writing style which keeps readers engaged. Awesome storyline that is realistic and just flows. It’s like reading about family. You will always be satisfied with these books. This is book 2, but I think you can read it as a stand alone. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger.
A charming, sexy and emotional story about two people who have pretended to have a casual arrangement for 15 years. It can be risky to jump in after so long, missing the initial insta love recipe, but these authors pull it off with this one. The chemistry is firy and emotions are running high as these to discover life’s twists and turns can lead to an even better future.
Heartwarming, engaging, emotional and sexy friends with benefits to so much ……. romance filled with hard choices, secrets, self-reflection and thrilling passion….
Genevieve Rollins and Gavin Valentine have been a no strings attached casual hookup since high school and thought they kept it all a big secret (in Valentine Bay…. Haha) …. Now that Gavin is back for good (due to a medical issue he is trying to hide) their relationship becomes rocky. Really enjoyed their entertaining banter and chemistry.
I enjoyed reading this book!
It’s an engaging & sexy story about
Gavin & Genevieve. They started
having casual hook-ups in high school.
Fast forward. Gavin & Gen still get together ooccasionally, without any commitment.
Gen is shocked to learn Gavin is out of the service. What will happen to their
time together, living in the same town,
full time.
Gavin is lost. Not flying. What will he do?
With the secret of their time together,
& Gavin & Gen’s feelings changing for each other, will they finally admit what has been there all this time.
Can’t wait for Jet’s story!!
Genevieve and Gavin started out in high school with her being a year older, she wanted to keep them a secret. Fast forward and they still see each other in secret when he is home on leave while in the military. But Gavin’s life changes when he is grounded. In charge Genevieve doesn’t know how what to do with these new emotions that surface when Gavin tells her he is back in Valentine Bay for good, especially when he isn’t telling anyone why he is out of the military and home.
This book could have used a little more depth not only between Genevieve and Gavin but with all the Valentine siblings. Good quick read.
Though for me, book one in the series was better, this one is still an entertaining story about two strong individuals in the form of Genevieve Rollins and Gavin Valentine.
She is the “need to be in control” gal , he the fighter pilot. Their casual encounters started in HS and have continue for over 10 years whenever Gavin is in town.
But life changes in Gavin have him back in Valentine permanently. Will this change , change their relationship? Will his reason for returning make him rethink his life? And will they have a chance to realize that the best thing that has happened to them has been in front of them for most of their lives?
Looking forward to what the authors have in store for us in the next Valentine Bay story.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Genevieve always wants to be in control of everything, which is why she doesn’t want anyone to know about her and Gavin. Gavin is wonderful and attempting to come to terms with the drastic change in his life. I would have liked more from Genevieve; her true feelings are never expressed. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.