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Shelter Bay #6.6
You Again
New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross returns to Shelter Bay with a new holiday novella, YOU AGAIN. A book nerd, a brainiac science guy, and a misplaced killer whale... Meghann Quinn wasn’t always a hugely successful author. Adam Wayne wasn’t always a marine biologist studying whales. Back in high school in Shelter Bay, Oregon, she was the shy book nerd helping the brainiac science guy pass English. Meghann had no idea Adam would turn into such a hottie. Adam has no idea their once-upon-a-time sweet summer romance inspired Meghann’s popular teen novels. Two shy geeks didn’t have the courage to share their true feelings back then. But now that Meghann’s back in town, they’re pondering life’s important questions. Such as, will Adam ask her to the Snow Ball? And what are they going to do about the lost Orca who shows up on Christmas Eve? And can two nerds get past their initial insecurity to take a second chance on a once-in-a-lifetime love?You Again also will appear in a Home for Christmas Duet with Jessica Scott.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2014
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About the author
JoAnn Ross
240 books798 followersNew York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross has written over a hundred novels for a bunch of publishers. Two of her titles have been excerpted in Cosmo and her books have also been published by the Doubleday, Rhapsody, Literary Guild, and Mystery Guild book clubs.
A member of the Romance Writers of America's Honor Roll of best-selling authors, she's won several awards, including Romantic Times's Career Achievement Awards in both category and contemporary single title.
Currently writing a new Honeymoon Harbor series for HQN set on the Washington peninsula, that will launch in April, 2018, JoAnn lives with her husband (her high school sweetheart, who proposed at the sea wall where her Shelter Bay books are set), in the Pacific Northwest.
A member of the Romance Writers of America's Honor Roll of best-selling authors, she's won several awards, including Romantic Times's Career Achievement Awards in both category and contemporary single title.
Currently writing a new Honeymoon Harbor series for HQN set on the Washington peninsula, that will launch in April, 2018, JoAnn lives with her husband (her high school sweetheart, who proposed at the sea wall where her Shelter Bay books are set), in the Pacific Northwest.
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April 27, 2021
Good second chance love story. Meghann, a former foster child and shy book nerd became a very successful author of YA stories and now lives in New York City. Adam, the school science geek, went on to become a marine biologist studying whales in Shelter Cove. During high school, Meghann tutored the punctuation-challenged Adam in English. The two quickly became friends with mutual crushes they were too shy to share. One sweet kiss shared lingered in their memories after they went their separate ways.
Years later, Meghann meets with her editor after turning in her latest book and is given an email from her old friend Adam. Back in Shelter Bay, he's raising funds for a hands-on children's science museum and asks if Meghann would be willing to donate some of her books for their auction. Meghann will gladly do more than that.
I loved the rekindling of Meghann and Adam's relationship. It started with the influx of memories aroused by Adam's email. I loved her call to Adam, offering to come to Shelter Cove and with multiple ideas of how she can help. I loved Adam's reaction, as he becomes nearly speechless at the thought of seeing Meghann again. The sparks flew from the moment they saw each other again, and they connected as if they'd never been apart. I loved the scene when he dropped her off at her hotel room, with their slightly awkward conversation, both trying to find a way to let the other know of their interest. Adam was sweet with his goodbye, then rapid return because he "forgot something" - the sizzling kiss he then laid on Meghann before leaving again.
I loved Meghann's enthusiastic participation in Adam's whale search and how it allowed them to spend more time together. I liked how easily they shared their pasts, including Meghann's brief marriage. I loved Adam's protectiveness as he listened to her story. I wasn't surprised that the sparks between them burst into flame so quickly or that they gave into them. I loved the scene after the orca reunion as Adam and Meghann planned their future.
I was fascinated by the whale theme running through this book. Information from how they communicate to their family/pod life to their connection to Native American practices was woven seamlessly into the story. I rooted for the lost Orca to find his way to his family and loved seeing the whole town get involved. The method Adam used was intriguing, and I enjoyed watching it play out to its successful conclusion.
As a long-time fan of the Shelter Bay series, I loved seeing characters from the earlier books. I loved the mention of the elder Douchetts, in their eighties and still holding hands. I loved seeing Adam's lunch with Sax (The Homecoming) and Dillon (Sea Glass Winter) as they gave him a hard time about Meghann's visit. Others also made appearances or were mentioned, reminding me of the fun I had reading their books. I still have some JoAnn Ross books on my TBR list and will have to move them further up the list.
Years later, Meghann meets with her editor after turning in her latest book and is given an email from her old friend Adam. Back in Shelter Bay, he's raising funds for a hands-on children's science museum and asks if Meghann would be willing to donate some of her books for their auction. Meghann will gladly do more than that.
I loved the rekindling of Meghann and Adam's relationship. It started with the influx of memories aroused by Adam's email. I loved her call to Adam, offering to come to Shelter Cove and with multiple ideas of how she can help. I loved Adam's reaction, as he becomes nearly speechless at the thought of seeing Meghann again. The sparks flew from the moment they saw each other again, and they connected as if they'd never been apart. I loved the scene when he dropped her off at her hotel room, with their slightly awkward conversation, both trying to find a way to let the other know of their interest. Adam was sweet with his goodbye, then rapid return because he "forgot something" - the sizzling kiss he then laid on Meghann before leaving again.
I loved Meghann's enthusiastic participation in Adam's whale search and how it allowed them to spend more time together. I liked how easily they shared their pasts, including Meghann's brief marriage. I loved Adam's protectiveness as he listened to her story. I wasn't surprised that the sparks between them burst into flame so quickly or that they gave into them. I loved the scene after the orca reunion as Adam and Meghann planned their future.
I was fascinated by the whale theme running through this book. Information from how they communicate to their family/pod life to their connection to Native American practices was woven seamlessly into the story. I rooted for the lost Orca to find his way to his family and loved seeing the whole town get involved. The method Adam used was intriguing, and I enjoyed watching it play out to its successful conclusion.
As a long-time fan of the Shelter Bay series, I loved seeing characters from the earlier books. I loved the mention of the elder Douchetts, in their eighties and still holding hands. I loved seeing Adam's lunch with Sax (The Homecoming) and Dillon (Sea Glass Winter) as they gave him a hard time about Meghann's visit. Others also made appearances or were mentioned, reminding me of the fun I had reading their books. I still have some JoAnn Ross books on my TBR list and will have to move them further up the list.
January 12, 2022
A book nerd and a science geek are reunited for a fundraiser in the small town where they grew up.
Adam Wayne is now a marine biologist and Meghan Quinn a successful author. She tutored him in English and the had a crush on each other back in high school.
Now Meghan is back in town to help with a fund raiser and Adam is studying whales off the coast.
Will they get another chance at a romance between them! Sweet story and very heartwarming.
Adam Wayne is now a marine biologist and Meghan Quinn a successful author. She tutored him in English and the had a crush on each other back in high school.
Now Meghan is back in town to help with a fund raiser and Adam is studying whales off the coast.
Will they get another chance at a romance between them! Sweet story and very heartwarming.
November 7, 2014
Short, Sweet and Wonderful!! The two main characters come together in Shelter Bay to reconnect and fall in love.
Loved Loved Loved this sweet story!! Thank you JoAnn!!!
Loved Loved Loved this sweet story!! Thank you JoAnn!!!
April 7, 2025
I loved this novella! Novellas often leave me wanting more but this one was just perfect to tell it's story and get me to the happy ending without feeling like it was rushed or that I had missed anything. This is a second-chance romance and the only real challenge they had to face was being brave enough to admit their feelings for each other (they both doubted those feelings would be returned). The constant interruptions to their time together (by commitments and well-meaning townspeople) were humorous rather than annoying. And I really liked the parallel story of the lost whale trying to get back to its family where it belonged, just as Meghan was finally finding where she belonged and realizing that Adam was meant to be her family!
August 10, 2025
3 1/2 *. Nice little story. Adam Wayne was the science geek in high school, and is now back in Shelter Bay researching whales and dolphins. And for a fundraiser, he reaches out to his high school English tutor, Meghann Quinn, who has become a successful YA author. He's just asking for autographed copies of her books to auction off, but, she decides to leave New York and return to Shelter Bay for the Christmas holiday. There were definite sparks when they were in high school, but his parents didn't approve of Meghann, at that time a foster child who had been moved multiple times, was saving for college. But now, she's here in Shelter Bay, and all bets are off. Added color - the Christmas boat parade, past characters, and a lost baby orca.
December 31, 2017
Great short story in the Shelter Bay series
The premise drew me in, ask was definitely a book nerd in high school,and into science and science fiction as well! Meghann and Sam were super characters I could really relate to. Adding the lost whale, Christmas time, and a really cute kid made the story even better! It was short, but that didn't matter. The storyline us pulled you song and intro it. You see a lot of characters from previous books in the series, but you can read this one first. But I bet you will do what I am doing and go back to read all the rest! Enjoy!
The premise drew me in, ask was definitely a book nerd in high school,and into science and science fiction as well! Meghann and Sam were super characters I could really relate to. Adding the lost whale, Christmas time, and a really cute kid made the story even better! It was short, but that didn't matter. The storyline us pulled you song and intro it. You see a lot of characters from previous books in the series, but you can read this one first. But I bet you will do what I am doing and go back to read all the rest! Enjoy!
February 10, 2023
Shelter Bay has caught me... I would live there in a heartbeat!
And what woman wouldn't be lost in a romantic, ripped brainiac? Bring him on! At least he had the sense to understand, AND admit he made a mistake...
And what woman wouldn't be lost in a romantic, ripped brainiac? Bring him on! At least he had the sense to understand, AND admit he made a mistake...
May 4, 2018
A Why Not? book. Enjoyable and easy. Fits nicely into the series. Good characters. Revisiting of old. Enjoyable.
March 21, 2016
This was a good story that moved at a quick pace due to the length of the book. There was a bit of wham - bam - thank you ma'am because the book was so short. Even though the two characters knew each other from school, they hadn't see each other in years but connected right away and got back together the day the met. I really enjoy the Shelter Bay books and this was a nice story that added to the overall character of the town.
December 2, 2014
This is a sweet novella of two former Shelter Bay residents...Meghann , a foster child who lived in Shelter Bay during high school, and science genius, Adam Wayne. Meghann is now in NYC, a very successful YA author. Adam is now a Ph.D marine biologist back in Shelter Bay to teach and research whales. The characters are very likeable.
November 28, 2015
A nice short installment in one of my favorite romance series, Shelter Bay. It was short but well written and the characters had substance. Nice holiday read!
November 12, 2014
A sweet holiday story to add to the Shelter Bay collection. Predictable ending? Yes, but it's a Christmas story so of course we want our HEA... heck, I want one of those year round!
January 1, 2015
Loved this book
March 31, 2015
Fun read
Loved all the whale info packed into this sweet love story. Really enjoyed this story, ready for the next in the series.
Loved all the whale info packed into this sweet love story. Really enjoyed this story, ready for the next in the series.
August 13, 2015
romance author/whales
January 17, 2016
Adam and Meghan
This was a great shot story about two people who fell in love but went their separate ways after high school.
This was a great shot story about two people who fell in love but went their separate ways after high school.
March 7, 2021
love a good second chance romance. good addition to the series.
April 18, 2016
A cute story of a book nerd and a science brainiac who get a second chance with their first love.
February 16, 2024
Really sappy
I love the older Joann Ross books and keep hoping the newer ones will be just as good. I keep hoping...
I love the older Joann Ross books and keep hoping the newer ones will be just as good. I keep hoping...
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