Still The One

  In this blog review, I read Jill Shalvis’  Still the One, the sixth installment in the Animal Magnetism contemporary romance series. This beautiful contemporary romance would sleep you off your feet and have you crying tears of joy at the end. Darcy Stone is a true survivor in every sense of the word. She survived a nasty car accident and had the scars to live to tell about it. She lost her job as a travel writer for National Geographic. But she never felt loved by her missionary parents.  She just wanted a place to call her own as her home and somewhere to belong. She worked at Belle Haven Wellness Center when she matched therapy dogs to their owners. But AJ Colten, a former Navy vet, had always ruffled her father and cared for her, even if he was her brother Wyatt’s best friend. When he needed somebody to help him land an important grant for his physical therapy, he asked Darcy to go to Boise with him. From there, they pretended to become a couple and learned to trust each other and their instincts. But during a snowstorm, all bets were off when they revealed how they felt for each other. Back home, things had changed. Would Darcy will be willing to let go of the past to love AJ? Or lose her newfound happiness altogether. 

This heartfelt contemporary romance is so moving and emotionally packed. This romance is well-written and beautiful from start to finish. I cared for Darcy who suffered so much, and needed to feel wanted and loved by the people who care about her the most. I also adored AJ who would bend over backwards to be with Darcy, his true love. The dual locations of Sunshine and Boise Idaho were picture perfect to transport you there. The theme of the story is beauty is in the eye of the beholder, when the inside counts, scars and all.

This contemporary romance is off the charts and leave you speechless.  I had no issues with this book.  I rated this book, five out of five stars, because it was a tear-jerker.  If you love contemporary romance thrillers that deals with pet rescues, you’ve love Still The One.  It’s recommended for fans who love Debbie Mason, Roxanne St. Claire, and Marina Adair.