Limecello’s review of Superb and Sexy (Sky High Air, Book 3) by Jill Shalvis
Contemporary romance published by Brava on 1 Jun 08
I have a confession to make. I’ve wanted to read Maddie and Brody’s story since I read Smart and Sexy in April, 2007. I actually found myself eagerly flipping through pages for more of Maddie and Brody’s witty repartee while reading Noah and Baileys story (which was enjoyable). So, I have good news for all of us – Maddie and Brody’s story is now out for all of us to savor. And I did.

Maddie and Brody are both extremely strong characters. Starting off with Maddie, I love how she’s sassy, smart, has a take no prisoners attitude, but still human. She has a depth and complexity that is fun to read, and her story was definitely not something I was expecting. I thought it was interesting how Ms. Shalvis introduced us to Leena, and incorporated Maddie’s identical twin as a way to add depth and vulnerability to Maddie. She’s a great heroine- enjoyable to read, and someone who would be fun to be friends with.

Brody is a perfect hero. He’s successful, has made something from nothing, owns his own elite company, and is intelligent. Brody-although having a heart of gold – doesn’t really show that soft spot to many people, making it that much sweeter. I admire how Brody sticks with Maddie, and is determined to help her, even though she does her best to evade him and solve problems on her own. Brody’s such a guy, which makes reading him fun. But there’s also something special about him, which prevents Brody from being mundane.

The chemistry and relationship between Maddie and Brody is intense. Not only that, but the action and the plot make you eager to turn each page. What makes this even better, is that the plot and romance don’t detract from each other – and it doesn’t feel like there’s a trade off between the two. Ms. Shalvis has managed to write in a way that not only are both believable, they interact and each works to further the other.

While there were some moments where the characters acted in a manner which made me want to smack them upside the head, it was still enjoyable. There of course was a lot of drama, and some borderline slapstick situations where characters just missed each other, creating a whole new set of problems… that got to be a bit much. Nevertheless, over all, I liked it. The characters had a lot to do with it – Maddie and Brody are terrific, and the cameo appearances of the others were nice.

I think the conclusion to the Sky High series was a great book – definitely my favorite of the three. The story was well written, and the romance was very believable. The plot kept my attention, and I’m wondering why I haven’t read more of Ms. Shalvis’ books. That’s definitely something I plan on changing.

Grade: A-

BUCKLE UP. IT’S GOING TO BE QUITE A RIDE.

Despite his brooding bad-boy attitude, Brody knows life has treated him pretty well. His luxury charter airline, Sky High, has given him financial security and the means to take to the skies whenever things on the ground get complicated. And lately, things have become very complicated, thanks to the insanely passionate, or perhaps just insane, kiss he shared with Sky High’s gorgeous, wisecracking concierge, Maddie. He’s tried to keep his distance, but now Maddie desperately needs help, and it’s triggering protective alpha-male urges Brody didn’t even know he had.

For months, Maddie hid her crush on sexy, exasperating Brody behind a cool, kick-ass exterior and then blew that to smithereens by jumping him in the lobby. Yeah, real smooth. She’s tried to break her ties with Sky High, but Brody won’t let her walk away-especially now that he knows that Maddie and her twin sister Leena are in big-time trouble. To save Leena, Maddie and Brody must pose as husband and wife, and Maddie is amazed that the man she thought was oblivious to her existence knows her very well indeed. But that’s nothing compared to the way she’s about to get to know him-intimately, in depth, and over and over again.

Read an excerpt here.