Almost Just Friends - (Wildstone) Large Print by Jill Shalvis (Paperback)

About the Book

"Piper Manning's about as tough as they come, she's had to be. She raised her siblings and they've thankfully flown the coop. All she has to do is finish fixing up the lake house her grandparents left her, sell it, and then she's free. When a massive storm hits, she runs into a tall, dark and brooding stranger, Camden Reid. There's a spark there, one that shocks her. Surprising her further, her sister and brother return, each of them holding their own secrets. The smart move would be for Piper to ignore them all but Cam unleashes emotions deep inside of her that she can't deny, making her yearn for something she doesn't understand. And her siblings ... well, they need each other. Only when the secrets come out, it changes everything Piper thinks she knows abouther family, herself ... and Cam. Can she find a way to outrun the demons? The answer is closer than she thinks--just as the new life she craves may have already begun"--

Book Synopsis

USA Today Bestseller

New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis returns to Wildstone with the touching story of finding your place in the world--and the people who make it home.

Piper Manning's about as tough as they come, she's had to be. She raised her siblings and they've thankfully flown the coop. All she has to do is finish fixing up the lake house her grandparents left her, sell it, and then she's free.

When a massive storm hits, she runs into a tall, dark and brooding stranger, Camden Reid. There's a spark there, one that shocks her. Surprising her further, her sister and brother return, each of them holding their own secrets. The smart move would be for Piper to ignore them all but Cam unleashes emotions deep inside of her that she can't deny, making her yearn for something she doesn't understand. And her siblings...well, they need each other.

Only when the secrets come out, it changes everything Piper thinks she knows about her family, herself...and Cam. Can she find a way to outrun the demons? The answer is closer than she thinks--just as the new life she craves may have already begun.

Review Quotes

"Tender ... Believable, realistic characters are at the heart of this novel. Shalvis will immediately grab the reader's attention with a strong heroine and caring connection between two wounded souls." -- Publishers Weekly

"Fans of the TV drama series This Is Us as well as love stories ripe with secrets waiting to be spilled will devour Shalvis's latest in the series." -- Library Journal

"Readers will be very satisfied with the ending of Shalvis' latest enjoyable Wildstone story." -- Booklist

"Shalvis' latest retains her spark and sizzle." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The Lemon Sisters: "Sisterhood takes center stage in this utterly absorbing novel. Jill Shalvis balances her trademark sunny optimism and humor with unforgettable real-life drama. A book to savor--and share." -- Susan Wiggs, New York Times Bestselling Author

"Jill Shalvis's books are funny, warm, charming and unforgettable." -- RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author

"I love everything about this book, the family dynamics, the humor and the amazing romance. Just amazing!" -- Lori Foster, New York Times Bestselling Author