Sweet Little Lies (Paperback) by Jill Shalvis

About the Book

"As captain of a San Francisco Bay tour boat, Pru can handle rough seas--the hard part is life on dry land. Pru loves her new apartment and her neighbors; problem is, she's in danger of stumbling into love with Mr. Right for Anybody But Her ... Pub owner Finn O'Riley is six-foot-plus of hard-working hottie who always makes time for his friends. When Pru becomes one of them, she discovers how amazing it feels to be on the receiving end of that deep green gaze. But when a freak accident involving darts (don't ask) leads to shirtless first aid, things rush way past the friend zone"--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

In her Avon debut, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis launches a fun, sexy new contemporary romance series featuring a boy, a girl, and one wily wishing well.

Choose the one guy you can't have . . .

As captain of a San Francisco Bay tour boat, Pru can handle rough seas--the hard part is life on dry land. Pru loves her new apartment and her neighbors; problem is, she's in danger of stumbling into love with Mr. Right for Anybody But Her.

Fall for him--hard . . .

Pub owner Finn O'Riley is six-foot-plus of hard-working hottie who always makes time for his friends. When Pru becomes one of them, she discovers how amazing it feels to be on the receiving end of that deep green gaze. But when a freak accident involving darts (don't ask) leads to shirtless first aid, things rush way past the friend zone. Fast.

And then tell him the truth.

Pru only wants Finn to be happy; it's what she wishes for at the historic fountain that's supposed to grant her heart's desire. But wanting him for herself is a different story--because Pru's been keeping a secret that could change everything. . . .

From the Back Cover

Choose the one guy you can't have . . .

As captain of a San Francisco Bay tour boat, Pru can handle rough seas--the hard part is life on dry land. Pru loves her new apartment and her neighbors; problem is, she's in danger of stumbling into love with Mr. Right for Anybody But Her.

Fall for him--hard . . .

Pub owner Finn O'Riley is six-foot-plus of hard-working hottie who always makes time for his friends. When Pru becomes one of them, she discovers how amazing it feels to be on the receiving end of that deep green gaze. But when a freak accident involving darts (don't ask) leads to shirtless first aid, things rush way past the friend zone. Fast.

And then tell him the truth.

Pru only wants Finn to be happy; it's what she wishes for at the historic fountain that's supposed to grant her heart's desire. But wanting him for herself is a different story--because Pru's been keeping a secret that could change everything. . . .

Review Quotes

"It's always such a pleasure to read Shalvis's contemporary romances, and this one--the exciting first in a series--is no exception. [...] The whole package--the glamorous big city locale, the appealing secondary characters, and that Shalvis magic with snappy dialogue--portends a dynamite series."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A colorful San Francisco setting, a welcoming Irish pub, a group of quirky better-'n-family friends, and a capricious wishing well provide the backdrop for a romance that is both heartrending and hilarious. Shalvis's new series is a stunner."--Library Journal (starred review)

"Engaging writing, characters that walk straight into your heart, touching, hilarious..."--Library Journal

"Shalvis has created a love story romance fans can't help but root for and grounds it in an affable community they'll adore."--Kirkus Reviews

"Shalvis launches the first in her Heartbreaker Bay series on a high note with a truly unforgettable romance that will delight longtime fans and new readers alike with its irresistible mix of sassy wit, snappy dialogue, and surfeit of smoking hot sensuality."--Booklist

"Fall in love with Jill Shalvis! She's my go-to read for humor and heart."----Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author

"Healthy doses of humor, lust, and love work their magic as Shalvis tells a story . . . Wit, smoking-hot passion, and endearing tenderness . . . a big winner."--Publishers Weekly on Head Over Heels

"Hot, sweet, fun, and romantic! Pure pleasure!"--- Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author

"It's magic, what this woman does, at least to me."--All About Romance: Desert Island Keeper Review

"Ms. Shalvis characters leap off the page."--Romantic Times BOOKclub

"This book should come with a warning. Beware. Start reading at your own peril. Don't expect to get any work done. [...] SWEET LITTLE LIES is a wondrous entry into the Heartbreaker Bay series -- an introduction to some of the most memorable and likable characters you will ever meet."--Fresh Fiction

"Witty, fun, and the characters are fabulous."--Fresh Fiction