The Street Where She Lives [Mass Market Paperback]

Jill Shalvis (Author)

Book Description

Series: Author Spotlight | Publication Date: October 1, 2003

South Village was safe . . . or so she thought! The secure world that Rachel Wellers has carefully constructed is crumbling around her. Her sweet twelve-year-old daughter is turning into a sullen teenager before her eyes. The injuries she's just sustained in a hit-and-run accident are jeopardizing her career as a cartoonist. And worst of all, Ben Asher -- the man she sent away thirteen years ago -- is back, tipped off by her daughter that they need him.

When Ben hears that Rachel has been injured, he panics. In an instant, he drops his obsession -- photojournalism -- and returns to the city he swore he'd never visit again. He doesn't want to question his movies for doing so . . . he only knows he has to protect Rachel. Suddenly he's convinced the hit-and-turn wasn't an accident. Rachel might have been hurt because of him.

But he doesn't count on the feelings that get stirred up being with her . . . or how hard it will be to leave her again.

A thrilling emotional read by award-winning author Jill Shalvis!

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373835787
• ISBN-13: 978-0373835782
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,170 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

New York Times Bestselling author Jill Shalvis wrote THE SWEETEST THING and over three dozen other romance novels including her acclaimed Lucky Harbor series. The 6-time Rita nominee and 3-time National Readers Choice winner makes her home near Lake Tahoe. Visit her website at http://www.jillshalvis.com for a complete book list and daily blog, and http://www.facebook.com/jillshalvis for other news.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance with a side of suspense, August 1, 2005

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Regina Avalos (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Street Where She Lives (Mass Market Paperback)

Ben Asher and Rachel Wellers are high school sweethearts that drifted apart. Each wanting things in life at the time, Ben went off to work, and Rachel stayed behind content that she was finally finding a place to call home. The only difference here is they have a daughter between them, and this makes it difficult for the two to totally walk away.

Thirteen years later, an accident has left Rachel needing of care, and her daughter decides to call in reinforcements. Those reinforcements being in the form of her father. Upon hearing of Rachel's accident, Ben returns to the place and woman he had left behind.

However, it is quickly discovered that Rachel's accident might not have been an accident at all, but someone looking for payback against Ben. The rest of the story follows the journey these two take to find love once again, even if they both fight it every step away.

Jill Shalvis writes an emotional story that sucks you in. The plot is believable, and the characters are ones you want to root for. I became engrossed in this story, and found myself picking up the book whenever I could and turning page after page. If you're looking for a good romance story with a side of suspense, this one definitely fits the bill.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will keep readers on the edge of their seats..., October 13, 2003

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Huntress Reviews (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Street Where She Lives (Mass Market Paperback)

Are dreams deferred dreams denied? Answer that question for yourself when you read ON THE STREET WHERE SHE LIVES.

When Ben and Rachel first got together, they dreamed of exploring the world, but she got pregnant, putting that on hold. However, Ben loves adventure, and Rachel sends him away, out of her life and the life of their daughter. Then, she is injured, unable to care for herself, and Emily, their daughter, calls out to Ben for help. Suddenly, he is part of their lives again, shaking up her stable romance and disrupting things in general.

Between vengeful drug lords and curious teenagers, Ben and Rachel's odds for getting back together might look shaky. Can he settle down, and even if that is possible, does Rachel still have a place in her heart for him?

***** Ms. Shalvis skillfully weaves international intrigue and domestic crises. Love and action blend smoothly to form a well thought out tale sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats and with warmed hearts. *****

Reviewed by Amanda Killgore of Huntress Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you reading!, May 5, 2011

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Bambi - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Street Where She Lives (Kindle Edition)

This was my favorite book of Jill Shalvis so far! It makes your heart tug for the characters. Jill really draws you in and the characters feel real. You can picture them as yourself in the situation and really feel what they feel. You will laugh, want to cry, and silently beg for them to make things work and go their way! Make sure you have plenty of time to read when you open to the first page, because you will NOT WANT TO PUT IT DOWN!