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3.0
Chicago prosecutor Kelly Silverthorne has always been called “Sister Serious” by her family, but she doesn’t let it bother her. Then she loses her first case ever and decides to return to her hometown to lick her wounds…and maybe even take a chance to let go of “Sister Serious.” And what better way is there to let go than to take up with Deputy James Harley, the man she had a one-night stand with at her sister’s wedding? Yet while Kelly is willing to take James up on his challenge to try new things, she’s not about to get crazy and do something as risky as losing her heart to the former bad boy. At least, not without a few supernatural pushes from her dearly not-quite-departed mother.
Return to Deer Lick, Montana in Somebody Like You. Like Candis Terry’s previous two Sugar Shack novels, Somebody Like You is an ode to small towns and finding yourself, with romance as the backdrop. Kelly and James are likeable characters and what endeared them to me the most was that each was more than what others saw them to be. They fit together perfectly and made the pages of Somebody Like You sizzle, so it was easy to become invested in their romance. The town of Deer Lick continues to delight with its plethora of goodhearted residents and the Food Network fan in me was particularly thrilled by the scenes at the Silverthorne family bakery, the Sugar Shack.
Somebody Like You is the third Sugar Shack book, but you don’t have to have read Second Chance at the Sugar Shack or Any Given Christmas to enjoy Kelly and James’s story. All the characters from the first two books do play supporting roles, however, which is not surprising since those books featured Kelly’s siblings. Having read Second Chance at the Sugar Shack and Any Given Christmas, I was a bit disappointed in Kelly’s journey. Without providing spoilers, Kelly’s discovery of her “passion” in life didn’t seem organic to her character, which was a bit of a letdown since Ms. Terry did Kate and Dean Silverthorne’s journeys of self-discovery so well in their books. Also slightly disappointing in the context of the series as a whole was the comparatively small role the ghost of Kelly’s mother played in Somebody Like You. That being said, I still enjoyed Somebody Like You, even though Second Chance at the Sugar Shack remains my favorite book in the series. Overall, Somebody Like You is a fun read that fans of lighthearted contemporary romance should enjoy.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
Return to Deer Lick, Montana in Somebody Like You. Like Candis Terry’s previous two Sugar Shack novels, Somebody Like You is an ode to small towns and finding yourself, with romance as the backdrop. Kelly and James are likeable characters and what endeared them to me the most was that each was more than what others saw them to be. They fit together perfectly and made the pages of Somebody Like You sizzle, so it was easy to become invested in their romance. The town of Deer Lick continues to delight with its plethora of goodhearted residents and the Food Network fan in me was particularly thrilled by the scenes at the Silverthorne family bakery, the Sugar Shack.
Somebody Like You is the third Sugar Shack book, but you don’t have to have read Second Chance at the Sugar Shack or Any Given Christmas to enjoy Kelly and James’s story. All the characters from the first two books do play supporting roles, however, which is not surprising since those books featured Kelly’s siblings. Having read Second Chance at the Sugar Shack and Any Given Christmas, I was a bit disappointed in Kelly’s journey. Without providing spoilers, Kelly’s discovery of her “passion” in life didn’t seem organic to her character, which was a bit of a letdown since Ms. Terry did Kate and Dean Silverthorne’s journeys of self-discovery so well in their books. Also slightly disappointing in the context of the series as a whole was the comparatively small role the ghost of Kelly’s mother played in Somebody Like You. That being said, I still enjoyed Somebody Like You, even though Second Chance at the Sugar Shack remains my favorite book in the series. Overall, Somebody Like You is a fun read that fans of lighthearted contemporary romance should enjoy.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
debra0330's review
4.0
Third in the Sugar Shack series, this is Kelly's story. Her siblings, Dean and Kate have all found happiness back home in Deer Lick. And so does she, with James Harley, Deputy. As romances go, it's a good read, the characters are likable, love scenes are hot, and the male protagonist has his angst to get over, with Kelly the one to help him do it.
Fun, fast, and worth a look.
Fun, fast, and worth a look.
anjanavasan's review
3.0
After reading the blurb of Somebody Like You, I knew immediately that this was my kind of book because after all, who doesn't like romance (except for guys - they don't count)? This is the first book I've read that's by Candis Terry and it was pretty much what I expected.
Kelly Silverthorne has a record of success. She has never lost a case, at least, not until the one in the beginning of this story. Due to lack of evidence (the body), Kelly loses one of the most important cases ever because of which a guilty man goes unpunished. Unable to face her failure and utterly embarrassed, Kelly flees to her hometown in Montana to get away for a while and that's when she runs into her former one night stand, Deputy James Harley.
James Harley has always had feelings for Kelly. However, Kelly's been completely oblivious to this and never saw him as anything more than a man she once slept with.
I read this book in 3 hours. I was hoping for a quick, light, sappy and cliche romance novel and Somebody Like You was exactly that. This book falls perfectly into the romance category; actually, it's one of the good ones in the genre. Kelly and James make an adorable pair and the chemistry between them is (as expected) hot.
Although predictable, Somebody Like You is everything that it should be - short, sweet and cheesy which makes it the perfect beach read. This is the kind of book that sates a girl's need for romance and happy endings. Although this isn't a book I'd go looking for at the bookstore, if I do come across it by chance, I'd definitely pick it up - this and all the other books in the Sugar Shack series.
Kelly Silverthorne has a record of success. She has never lost a case, at least, not until the one in the beginning of this story. Due to lack of evidence (the body), Kelly loses one of the most important cases ever because of which a guilty man goes unpunished. Unable to face her failure and utterly embarrassed, Kelly flees to her hometown in Montana to get away for a while and that's when she runs into her former one night stand, Deputy James Harley.
James Harley has always had feelings for Kelly. However, Kelly's been completely oblivious to this and never saw him as anything more than a man she once slept with.
I read this book in 3 hours. I was hoping for a quick, light, sappy and cliche romance novel and Somebody Like You was exactly that. This book falls perfectly into the romance category; actually, it's one of the good ones in the genre. Kelly and James make an adorable pair and the chemistry between them is (as expected) hot.
Although predictable, Somebody Like You is everything that it should be - short, sweet and cheesy which makes it the perfect beach read. This is the kind of book that sates a girl's need for romance and happy endings. Although this isn't a book I'd go looking for at the bookstore, if I do come across it by chance, I'd definitely pick it up - this and all the other books in the Sugar Shack series.
tina_feaster's review
5.0
So, I don't really like reading books in a series out of order, even if they don't necessarily need to be, but I still feel like it's spoiling something. The Sugar Shack series doesn't necessarily need to be read in order because each book involves a different sibling as the main focus. So because of that, I decided to read Somebody Like You, the third in this series! I still need to read the second, Dean's story, but I just couldn't wait until I got it to read more about this family!
Can Candis Terry do any wrong in her writing?! I seriously love her stories and this one is no different! I immediately identified with Kelly whose a lawyer working as a State prosecutor, but after a tough case, she doesn't know if she wants to go back. I graduated from law school in 2013 and practiced as an attorney for a little over a year. But I soon learned I didn't enjoy the work I was doing. Sure, there were cases that I was happy to work on and felt like I was helping, but there were so many that didn't feel like I was making a difference. So I left the practice and though I'm still working in the legal field, I'm not a practicing attorney and its a completely different area of law. I might go back one day, but right now, I love my job. And that's what Kelly finds; you do something other than what might be expected of you, especially if it's something that makes you happy! And Deputy James Harley... again, a man in uniform is hot! :) He has so many inner demons he's battling, but Kelly brings out the best in him. And in turn, he brings out Kelly's fun side and challenges her to do something different, find her hidden talent.
These two couldn't be more perfect for each other and I loved watching their relationship grow. I also really liked getting to know Alex, James' younger brother. They have a difficult relationship but Kelly really helps them work through it. This book is really well written and I can't wait to read more of her work. Hopefully I can get Any Given Christmas, Dean's story, soon! Can't wait to finish this series! I'm also really, really looking forward to the rest of Terry's Sweet, Texas novels. If you haven't read her work yet, what are you waiting for?!
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Can Candis Terry do any wrong in her writing?! I seriously love her stories and this one is no different! I immediately identified with Kelly whose a lawyer working as a State prosecutor, but after a tough case, she doesn't know if she wants to go back. I graduated from law school in 2013 and practiced as an attorney for a little over a year. But I soon learned I didn't enjoy the work I was doing. Sure, there were cases that I was happy to work on and felt like I was helping, but there were so many that didn't feel like I was making a difference. So I left the practice and though I'm still working in the legal field, I'm not a practicing attorney and its a completely different area of law. I might go back one day, but right now, I love my job. And that's what Kelly finds; you do something other than what might be expected of you, especially if it's something that makes you happy! And Deputy James Harley... again, a man in uniform is hot! :) He has so many inner demons he's battling, but Kelly brings out the best in him. And in turn, he brings out Kelly's fun side and challenges her to do something different, find her hidden talent.
These two couldn't be more perfect for each other and I loved watching their relationship grow. I also really liked getting to know Alex, James' younger brother. They have a difficult relationship but Kelly really helps them work through it. This book is really well written and I can't wait to read more of her work. Hopefully I can get Any Given Christmas, Dean's story, soon! Can't wait to finish this series! I'm also really, really looking forward to the rest of Terry's Sweet, Texas novels. If you haven't read her work yet, what are you waiting for?!
Pagesofcomfort.blogspot.com
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