Jill Shalvis writes contemporary romance that tends to be easy, breezy, uncomplicated.

Jill Shalvis is prolific: she's written more than fifty contemporary romance novels. This 2019 release is the first in the South Village Singles series. From the publisher: "Suzanne Carter has sworn off men…really! Then strong, handsome Ryan Alondo rescues her and she simply melts. Who could resist all that rough-and-tumble sexiness? But as tempting as he is, she's not going to fall for his charms. Because there’s no way she wants to ruin a man this gorgeous. From the moment Ryan sets eyes on Suzanne, he knows she's the one for him. He just has to convince her he’s serious enough for both of them. Good thing he can be very, very persuasive."

Jill Shalvis is prolific: she's written more than fifty contemporary romance novels. This one is set at Christmas but functions as a standalone in the middle of a series and can be read year-round. Her contemporary romance tends to be easy, breezy, uncomplicated.