Originally shared as a spotlight in 2018, this post now includes my full review of The Good Luck Sister by Jill Shalvis—part of her heartwarming Wildstone series. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the series, this novella is a quick, emotional read that’s perfect for your summer TBR.
The Good Luck Sister By: Jill Shalvis
A Wildstone Novella 1.5Harper Collins – May 1st, 2018
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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Book Blurb
This summer, romance blooms again in Wildstone! After a difficult few years, Tilly Adams is ready for life to start going right. Though she has a case of first day nerves teaching art at the local community college, she knows it isn’t anything a few snuggles from her rescue puppy won’t cure. Until she sees Dylan Scott again, her one-time BFF and first love sitting in the front row.
Dylan knows he should’ve left well enough alone, but when he sees Tilly living her dream, he can’t help but make contact. Ten years ago, he left Wildstone and everything in it behind, including Tilly. He had his reasons, but now he wants her back in his life, anyway he can get her.
A heartfelt novella from Jill Shalvis, The Good Luck Sister revisits Wildstone with a swoony second
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My Review
There’s something special about returning to Wildstone. In The Good Luck Sister, Jill Shalvis brings us a heartfelt novella that picks up ten years after Lost and Found Sisters and focuses on one of my favorite side characters: Tilly.
Now grown and trying to find her way in the world, Tilly is snarky, guarded, and still nursing the wounds left behind by her high school love, Dylan. When he reappears in her life, it's clear the past isn’t really past. What follows is a short but deeply satisfying second-chance romance full of emotion, warmth, and classic Shalvis wit.
Shalvis strikes a beautiful balance between sweet and emotional without ever veering into overly dramatic. The pacing is tight, but never rushed, making every page count.
At just over 100 pages, this novella packs more heart than some full-length novels. The chemistry between Tilly and Dylan is electric, but what makes this story shine is how grounded it feels. Their conversations are honest. The emotional tension is real. And their growth—separately and together—is believable.
The California coast setting adds warmth and comfort, and longtime fans will enjoy small callbacks to Lost and Found Sisters, though this novella stands well on its own.
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About the Author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis writes warm, funny, sexy contemporary romances and women’s fiction. An Amazon, BN & iBooks bestseller, she’s also a two-
time RITA winner and has more than 10 million copies of her books sold worldwide.
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