Instant Gratification

by Jill Shalvis

Book Overview

Stone Wilder is no less a daredevil bad boy than the rest of his brothers, especially when the thrill of a lifetime is about to arrive in a surprising package. . . The Doctor Is In Deep Wishful, California, is 3000 miles from Dr. Emma Sinclair's last job in a New York City ER. Running her father's clinic for a summer, Emma treats bee stings, stomach flu, and the occasional pet cat. Then there's Stone Wilder: gorgeous, laid-back, and irritating beyond...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758231261
• ISBN13: 9780758231260
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

another one I loved...

I'm a Jill Shalvis fan! So far none of the books I've read by her have disappointed me. Fun, fast-paced, steamy, awesome books! Stone Wilder is the glue that keeps the Wilder family from utter chaos. He's strong, reliable, smart, and on the verge of a burnout. Dr. Emma Sinclair is only in Wishful to take care of her father's medical practice while he recovers from a heart attack. Then she is on her way back to the bright lights and fast pace of New York City. Stone and Emma collide and are complete opposites. She's uptight and stuffy while he is relaxed and fun. Somehow, though, opposites attract. As usual, I love Jill Shalvis' writing. It is witty and fun and it draws you into the characters. Even though many of her male characters are similar, I find myself still liking the stories and situations she puts them in. I really liked Emma despite her overly stuffy attitude. It is not necessary to have read the first in the Wilder series (Instant Attraction), but you probably will want to after reading this one. :) Also, it continues the setup for the 3rd Wilder book, Instant Temptation. I can't wait to read the final installment of the trilogy to learn TJ and Harley's story.

Instant Gratification

Wishful, California may only be 3,000 miles away from New York City, but for Dr. Emma Sinclair, Wishful, with it's small town atmosphere, lack of Thai takeout, and bears she's sure are waiting to attack, well, it might as well be a million miles away. After her father suffers a heart attack, Emma takes a temporary leave from her busy life at a NYC ER to run her father's clinic in Wishful and the change couldn't have made her crazier. Urgent Care in Wishful means treating bee stings, the occasional broken arm, and the ever-irritating Stone Wilder. The laid-back mountain bum drives Emma mad...when she isn't dreaming about him naked, that is. Yet even as Emma counts down the days until she can leave Wishful, she can't help but notice Stone seems to have set his eyes on her. What's more, the more she gets to know Stone, the more she realizes he's more complex than she ever could have imagined. But can Emma let go long enough to give into her desire for Stone, knowing she's not in Wishful to stay? Jill Shalvis ups the ante in this second Wilder brothers book. Instant Gratification is even better than its predecessor, Instant Attraction. Stone and Emma lock horns, then limbs, giving Instant Gratification a pulsing energy that I loved. Stone is a hero anyone would fall for. While he looks like the mountain bum Emma first takes him for, beneath the laid-back exterior is a hard-working, deeply caring man who easily won my heart. Though she wasn't as easily won as I, I flat-out adored Emma as a heroine. She's brilliant but uptight, masking a vulnerability garnered by past hurts. I loved watching Stone help her learn to relax and to let herself care. These two were a perfect match in every way and I read Instant Gratification late into the night, unable to put the book down. While Instant Gratification is the second Wilder book, each story stands on its own. Still, the Wilder family is very much involved in each other's lives and I loved watching them interact with one another. Furthermore, in Instant Gratification Ms. Shalvis teases with the friction between the third Wilder brother, TJ, and the woman who is sure to be his heroine. I finished Instant Gratification eager for TJ's book, Instant Temptation and, yes, gratified by the story of Emma and Stone's romance. Shayna Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Lived up to my expectations

I loved Instant Gratification, the story of Emma and Stone. This second book really shined. Sometimes the previews get me so excited and the book falls flat but that wasn't the case this time. I thought the relationship and attraction seemed very real between the main characters. I also enjoyed the secondary romance. I flew through this one one a cold fall weekend. I hope you enjoy it too.

A smart and sexy romance

Jill Shalvis pens another sensational story about Wilder Adventures in Instant Gratification. Dr. Emma Sinclair is used to the non stop activity of a NY City ER. When her physician father is taken ill she comes to Wishful, California to take over the running of his small town clinic. The pace sure is much slower but her heart starts racing when she treats local heart throb Stone Wilder. Stone Wilder of Wilder Adventures lives life to the fullest and he has the scars to prove it. The new temp doctor in town sure is diff then her dad. Stone finds Emma's by the book, strong willed manner a major turn on. Stone tries to get Emma to relax and enjoy what life has to offer. He gets her out experience all that Wishful has to offer. Seeing Emma come out of her comfort zone had Stone thinking more then just a summer fling. Emma came to Wishful to help her dad and to get to know him better. She wasn't planing on anything like Stone Wilder happening to her orderly life. With her growing attraction to him and the quiet of the town, will she be able to go back to the busy ER when the summer is over? Instant Gratification is a hot and sexy story. The chemistry of Stone and Emma is electric and their conversations are funny, heartfelt and delightfully sexy. Learning more about the Wilder clan is an added treat for this reader. Jill Shalvis's books are auto buys for me and I can't wait for T. J. Wilders story.

Instant Gratificiation by Jill Shalvis - GREAT book!!!

Instant Gratification Author: [...] Publisher: Brava ISBN-10: 0758231253 ISBN-13: 978-0758231253 Genre: Romance Emma Sinclair thinks she's returning to Mayberry USA, aka Wishful, California, to run her father's medical clinic while he recuperates from a mild heart attack. What she didn't count on is her father not giving her the full story of his almost certain brush with death, the citizens of Wishful ignoring the fact that she is indeed a "real" doctor, and the horrors of no Starbucks or Thai take-out restaurant for miles. Hell, there isn't ANY fast food period. Then there's Stone Wilder. The man is hotter than hot and wilder than his name implies. At least that's what he leads her to believe. When she starts to peel away the layers and sees the real man behind the ski and mountain bum façade, she finds a solid guy who happens to be the backbone keeping his family together. But is he enough to keep the big city girl rooted and happy in a po-dunk town? Who knows, but they're having a hell of a time playing "doctor." Jill Shalvis is a brilliant story teller. No matter which book I pick up, I know I'll be immersed into the picturesque settings as well as the drama happening with her characters. Instant Gratification is the second book in a trilogy about the Wilder brothers and their outdoor adventure/expedition company. Right from the start, I felt like I was a part of this magnificent country, sweating in the sweltering heat and cringing from the pain as Emma patches up Stone after one if his many accidents. Ms. Shalvis has a knack for putting it all into her books and making the reader feel like they are living life right alongside the characters. Reviewer: Tami Brothers Rating(s): 4 Petit Fours and 3 Hot Tamales [...]