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The Lemon Sisters: A Novel (The Wildstone Series Book 3)

The Lemon Sisters: A Novel (The Wildstone Series Book 3)

byJill Shalvis
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Amy
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Lemon Sisters
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
When Brooke's older sister, Mindy, shows up on her doorstep with her three children and looking like she's about to breakdown, there's nothing for Brooke to do but step in and offer help. This offer of help leads Brooke back to Wildstone, a place she left seven years ago with barely a glance back. But things in Brooke's life have been not feeling quite right not since an on-the-job accident nearly took Brooke's life. Much like Mindy, Brooke knows something has to change and she figures going back home will start her on the path to healing and moving forward.

When she runs into her former love Garrett, Brooke begins to realize that moving on may be harder than she previously thought. But facing the past will come with revelations in love and in sisterhood.

For me, The Lemon Sisters was a perfect stay-up-all-night second-chance romance. I'm a sucker for the second chance romances and Jill Shalvis certainly delivered. The chemistry and attraction between Brooke and Garrett just leaps off the page and I found myself feeling giddy with every interaction they had. I really liked the way Jill Shalvis slowly builds up the past hurts and issues between them, but with the realization that it doesn't matter as much because the feelings they have for each other are still there. Despite the feelings, however, is the fact that they do have to work through the issues before they can happily move on. Brooke's leaving hurt Garrett on a fundamental level which brings up things in his past that he hasn't yet fully dealt with either.

On a more secondary level, but nonetheless still important, we have Mindy Lemon and the problems she's facing being a working mother of three with a doctor husband who is at the practice more than he's home leaving Mindy with the task of doing everything else. It's daunting and exhausting and an issue that many mothers face: the imbalance of the home life. For Mindy, she's at her breaking point, but other than that, it causes her to take a look at the life she currently has and question whether or not it's still what she wants in the way she wants it. I felt like Mindy and Linc's (her husband) story takes more of the background regardless of Mindy getting her own Points of View within the book, but I wished we got a little more depth to their relationship. I felt like we were almost there, but could have gone a little deeper in terms of how Mindy and Linc come to terms with the changing dynamic of their marriage and what they plan to do about it in order to stay happily married, or on the other hand if not being married would be the solution.

Mainly, I felt like this book was more self-contained than the previous two books. It took place in Wildstone, but there was very little interaction with those outside of the quartet of Brooke, Garrett, Mindy, and Linc. Whereas I felt like the previous two books relied a little more on community interaction. I think it's because each character is from Wildstone originally. They're already familiar with the land and the area, the people to a certain extent, so the focus is placed more internally with the issues that the group have to come to terms with either individually or with each other - as is the case with Brooke and Garrett, and Brooke and Mindy, and Mindy and Linc respectively.

So far, I think this one is my favorite of the Wildstone series. It stands perfectly well on its own so if you start with the Lemon Sisters you should be fine.
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Book lover -Philadelphia
3.0 out of 5 starsRealistic sisters who whine and keep secrets
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2019
I bought this book because I have read others by Jill Shalvis and liked them. Maybe it's been too long since the last one but I found this boring, the plot easily anticipated and the sisters whiny (Mindy) and ridiculously attached to secrets (Brooke). The HEA is visible from a long way off, in fact, from the start. Plot points are simply not credible: Mindy dumps her three crazy (come on - the little boy wearing dresses to school? the toddler who barks when he can speak perfectly well?) kids on her sister who has none and within three days the sister is doing beautifully with the kids, knowing just how to handle them. Brooke's boss and former lover in L.A. is waiting for her to resume her job - what is it, it's never really explained - at which she is wonderful that she can show up anytime. Really? And maybe it's me, but if Garrett is so wonderful, is it really believable that he has waited SEVEN YEARS?

Sorry, maybe i am too cynical for this one. Or maybe I need a different romance writer. This will be my last Shalvis for a long, long time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Lemon Sisters
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
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When Brooke's older sister, Mindy, shows up on her doorstep with her three children and looking like she's about to breakdown, there's nothing for Brooke to do but step in and offer help. This offer of help leads Brooke back to Wildstone, a place she left seven years ago with barely a glance back. But things in Brooke's life have been not feeling quite right not since an on-the-job accident nearly took Brooke's life. Much like Mindy, Brooke knows something has to change and she figures going back home will start her on the path to healing and moving forward.

When she runs into her former love Garrett, Brooke begins to realize that moving on may be harder than she previously thought. But facing the past will come with revelations in love and in sisterhood.

For me, The Lemon Sisters was a perfect stay-up-all-night second-chance romance. I'm a sucker for the second chance romances and Jill Shalvis certainly delivered. The chemistry and attraction between Brooke and Garrett just leaps off the page and I found myself feeling giddy with every interaction they had. I really liked the way Jill Shalvis slowly builds up the past hurts and issues between them, but with the realization that it doesn't matter as much because the feelings they have for each other are still there. Despite the feelings, however, is the fact that they do have to work through the issues before they can happily move on. Brooke's leaving hurt Garrett on a fundamental level which brings up things in his past that he hasn't yet fully dealt with either.

On a more secondary level, but nonetheless still important, we have Mindy Lemon and the problems she's facing being a working mother of three with a doctor husband who is at the practice more than he's home leaving Mindy with the task of doing everything else. It's daunting and exhausting and an issue that many mothers face: the imbalance of the home life. For Mindy, she's at her breaking point, but other than that, it causes her to take a look at the life she currently has and question whether or not it's still what she wants in the way she wants it. I felt like Mindy and Linc's (her husband) story takes more of the background regardless of Mindy getting her own Points of View within the book, but I wished we got a little more depth to their relationship. I felt like we were almost there, but could have gone a little deeper in terms of how Mindy and Linc come to terms with the changing dynamic of their marriage and what they plan to do about it in order to stay happily married, or on the other hand if not being married would be the solution.

Mainly, I felt like this book was more self-contained than the previous two books. It took place in Wildstone, but there was very little interaction with those outside of the quartet of Brooke, Garrett, Mindy, and Linc. Whereas I felt like the previous two books relied a little more on community interaction. I think it's because each character is from Wildstone originally. They're already familiar with the land and the area, the people to a certain extent, so the focus is placed more internally with the issues that the group have to come to terms with either individually or with each other - as is the case with Brooke and Garrett, and Brooke and Mindy, and Mindy and Linc respectively.

So far, I think this one is my favorite of the Wildstone series. It stands perfectly well on its own so if you start with the Lemon Sisters you should be fine.
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Joyce Hiebert
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and emotional!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019
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As a long time fan of Jill Shalvis, I can confidently say this is her best book yet. The most emotional, the sweetest, the funniest.
Brooke and Mindy are the Lemon sisters. One sister is married with three kids and struggling (and failing) to hold it all together. Her marriage, her career, her kids are all falling apart. The other sister is single with some serious issues that make doing her job as an adventure photographer impossible. How can she hang out of a helicopter taking photos when the slightest hint of adrenaline leaves her a shaking mess of cold sweat on the ground?
Brooke and Mindy haven’t been close in years, until Mindy shows up on Brooke’s doorstep after running away from her life. Like it or not, they need each other. Physically and emotionally. This is their story as sisters as much as Mindy and her husband, Linc’s; and Brooke and her long-lost love, Garrett’s. This is a story of love lost, love regained, forgiveness and trust. 4 lives intertwined, the love you find, the love you make.
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Book lover -Philadelphia
3.0 out of 5 stars Realistic sisters who whine and keep secrets
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2019
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I bought this book because I have read others by Jill Shalvis and liked them. Maybe it's been too long since the last one but I found this boring, the plot easily anticipated and the sisters whiny (Mindy) and ridiculously attached to secrets (Brooke). The HEA is visible from a long way off, in fact, from the start. Plot points are simply not credible: Mindy dumps her three crazy (come on - the little boy wearing dresses to school? the toddler who barks when he can speak perfectly well?) kids on her sister who has none and within three days the sister is doing beautifully with the kids, knowing just how to handle them. Brooke's boss and former lover in L.A. is waiting for her to resume her job - what is it, it's never really explained - at which she is wonderful that she can show up anytime. Really? And maybe it's me, but if Garrett is so wonderful, is it really believable that he has waited SEVEN YEARS?

Sorry, maybe i am too cynical for this one. Or maybe I need a different romance writer. This will be my last Shalvis for a long, long time.
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Diane D
5.0 out of 5 stars You Can Go Home Again
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019
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Jill Shalvis has a way with strong independent women. In this case, she has her way with strong independet women who definitely have issues. The Lemon Sisters are a mess. One is a people-pleaser who is burnt out from pleasing everyone but herself. Her sister is a free-spirit who with OCD who refuses to let anyone get close. She'd rather hide alone for 7 years than admit that she needs her family.
These sisters are supported by 2 incredible men. In most romance stories, the men would sweep in and solve their problems. In this case, the are there to provide solid support while the sisters work out their issues.
I laughed, I cried and I wanted more.
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Flower Shop Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! All. The. Feels!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2019
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Jill Shalvis knows how to craft a story that makes you feel as if you’re in the center of the book. Brooke and Garrett’s story may seem like a common romance theme, it is not. Their story has the reader riding on two different roller coaster rides just waiting for the tracks to collide. Add to it the side story of Linc and Mindy finding a new normal within their family that works for both of them and you’ve got a book full of love, regrets, redemption and fun. Witty dialogue and great characters are something you can always count on with this author. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Always consistently comforting
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021
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In this time of turmoil Jill's stories are something I can count on demonstrating love and caring. I, and our country, need that desperately right now. Thanks Jill...keep them coming!
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Pat Hills
5.0 out of 5 stars A dual packed Love Story
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021
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What a great two for the price of one love story with a lovely final twist to bring tears to your eyes. It is always nice to have some of our other characters from the series the Capriottis make a drive-by. I really enjoyed these characters. Great writing and fun reading.
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dmac
5.0 out of 5 stars The Lemon Sisters
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019
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Two romances in one! Loved this story. Loved the family ties as well. Loved the characters (and I want more). This is a great story of mending relationships not just romantic relationships. I enjoyed all the characters but I need more from them! You know it’s a great book when you can’t wait to finish it and then your mad when it’s over. Another 5 star plus novel from Ms Shalvis. Highly recommend this story!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Lemon Sisters is a wonderful book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
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Jill Shalvis brings a heartfelt novel that takes you to Wildstone a town with friends you want to know. Love and feel good emotions bring excitement to the story. Shalvis's book is a joy to read and I believe romance readers will enjoy this book very much.
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Jen C
5.0 out of 5 stars 😍
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022
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Jill Shalvis is amazing. I love the realness of each of her books. This one has been a favorite so far. Had me wanting to cry and scream and laugh (sometimes all at once)! Absolutely amazing.
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