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Gin Fling Kindle Edition

by Lucy Score (Author), Claire Kingsley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 12,274 ratings

A slow grin spread across his face and I had to turn away from the wattage. It was like staring at the sun. The handsome sun that was making my core temperature rise and causing a hormone dump in my brain. — Shelby Thompson


Personal trainer Jonah Bodine discovers more than he bargained for with the half-siblings he didn’t know he had in small-town West Virginia. Not only is his dead father a person of interest in a cold case disappearance, but the entire town seems way too invested in Jonah’s happily ever after potential.

His summer of solitude in a lakeside cottage is ruined when his matchmaking sister saddles him with an unwanted roommate.

Adorable, snort-laughing nerd Shelby Thompson came to Bootleg Springs looking for answers and ends up getting adopted by the town’s nosy elders. Maneuvered into sharing a cottage with the handsome trainer, she makes the best of a sticky situation by offering her perpetually shirtless roommate a strings-free summer fling.

Jonah is tempted. Very tempted. But Shelby has secrets. And as the Callie Kendall mystery unravels, Shelby’s own past comes back to haunt her. The danger is very real and so are the feelings she’s developing for Jonah.

Pleasure Buttons: Small-town. Romantic comedy. Romantic suspense. Summer fling. Roommates to lovers. Rescued puppies. Family series. Mystery. Happily ever after.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TD64R5R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ That's What She Said Publishing, Inc.
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 26, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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    Claire Kingsley is a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author of sexy, heartfelt contemporary romance, romantic comedies, and small-town romantic suspense. She writes sassy, quirky heroines, swoony heroes who love their women hard, romantic happily ever afters, and all the big feels.

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Customers enjoy this book's engaging plot with its twists and turns, and find it a must-read in the series. The characters are strong and well-developed, particularly Jonah and Shelby, while the romance is described as a swoon-inducing love story. Customers appreciate the humor, particularly the snort-laugh scenes, and the sense of community in the small town setting. They value the family dynamics, noting how the family pulls together in hard times, and find the shenanigans entertaining.

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160 customers mention "Story quality"160 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, praising its many twists and turns and how it progresses the plotline, with one customer noting how it cleverly unpacks with every chapter.

"...Gin Fling was a perfect continuation of the mystery intertwining the Bootleg Springs series and I loved the added mystery/suspense from Shelby's..." Read more

"...Can’t wait for the last one.. on my way now.. such a good series. I love it.." Read more

"...It was a well paced story. Jonah’s mom deserves what she’s getting. I really hope she is safe with all the information she knows and shared...." Read more

"...a wedding (finally), and lots of suspense in this wonderful story in the series. The only story left now is Gibson, the grump." Read more

130 customers mention "Readability"130 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an amazing piece and a must-read series.

"...I have🤣 either way I’m excited for this book, I know it will be a great read...." Read more

"...Worth a read! I live them!" Read more

"...Fun to read and worth the time. Thoroughly enjoyed!" Read more

"First, I wan to move to Bootleg Springs!!! I have loved the 4 previous books and now feel like all these characters are my family!!..." Read more

91 customers mention "Romance"91 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, describing it as a swoon-inducing love story with heart.

"...Score and Claire Kingsley have been able to keep this series so lighthearted while also dealing with some heavier subject matter throughout each book..." Read more

"Shelby Thompson and Jonah Bodine make such a cute, funny, down to earth couple. I love all of these members of the Bodine crew!" Read more

"...what she wanted and went for it, true feminist💕 Their love story was developed beautifully. It was a well paced story...." Read more

"...Are those wedding bells I hear?? So much fun, mystery, and romance for you to enjoy once again as we travel to Bootleg Springs once more." Read more

90 customers mention "Character development"90 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly Jonah and Shelby's relationship, with one customer highlighting the quirky heroine with a huge heart.

"...There are 6 in the series. I just started #5. Lucy Score is great. Read all her books" Read more

"...I always liked Jonah’s mysterious but kind personality...." Read more

"...We get continuing banter from all characters, another major development in the Callie disappearance, a wedding (finally), and lots of suspense in..." Read more

"...Jonah is such a sweet guy!..." Read more

59 customers mention "Humor"59 positive0 negative

Customers find the book hilarious, particularly enjoying the characters Shelby and Jonah.

"Shelby Thompson and Jonah Bodine make such a cute, funny, down to earth couple. I love all of these members of the Bodine crew!" Read more

"...I love the confidence Shelby has. She knew what she wanted and went for it, true feminist💕 Their love story was developed beautifully...." Read more

"I enjoyed both stories in the book! Shelby and Jonah’s beginning was funny and Bootleg Justice did work on the Bodine brood...." Read more

"...steamy tensions, sexual combustion, dark plot twists, light, humorous moments only Bootleg Springs can offer,a smattering of Bootleg justice, Love..." Read more

27 customers mention "Community"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the community aspect of the book, with multiple reviews highlighting the amazing townspeople and sense of belonging, while one customer specifically mentions the welcoming small-town atmosphere.

"...he’s been there a year and gotten to know the family and the town pretty well. He’s still not certain whether he’s staying for good...." Read more

"...And the town was amazing, as always!..." Read more

"...I love this family, town, and how they step up for one another...." Read more

"...They perfectly describe why we become so invested and immersed in this fictional town...." Read more

24 customers mention "Fun"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's small-town shenanigans and quirky town settings, with one customer highlighting the exciting twists and turns throughout the story.

"...Wait?? Are those wedding bells I hear?? So much fun, mystery, and romance for you to enjoy once again as we travel to Bootleg Springs once more." Read more

"...The town shenanigans are always a lot of fun and it was so great to catch up with all the different characters/couples...." Read more

"...Bootleg Springs is one of the best little quirky towns ever...." Read more

"...with all the books in the Bootleg Springs series, there's lots of small town shenanigans and Bootleg Justice, plenty of quirky and meddling..." Read more

22 customers mention "Family bond"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family bond in the book, noting how the family members pull together during hard times and maintain strong relationships.

"...I love the rapport of the family! The mystery got juicy and the last half of the book flew by...." Read more

"...Justice, plenty of quirky and meddling characters, neighbors, and family members...." Read more

"...and trying to understand why it is that the town and its people are so bonded was amazing...." Read more

"...arching mystery across all of the books really added to the relationships developed throughout. Excited to see how it ends. Starting book 6 now!!" Read more

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  • Kathleen W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025
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    An awesome read! Loved the entire series.
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  • Megan (bookish.dustjacket)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Small Town, Roommates Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022
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    4.5 Stars

    Jonah Bodine came to Bootleg after seeing his father's obituary in the paper and learning that he had 4 siblings he never knew about. He didn't plan on staying, but his siblings kind of just brought him into their fold (except Gibson) and the town seem to adopt him too and there's the fact that his father is the prime suspect in a decade old missing person's case. It's a lot, but maybe this is where he's supposed to be.

    After moving from place to place, living with different family, he's finally got a lakeside cottage to himself. That is, until his sister decided he needs a roommate in the form of town newcomer, Shelby Thompson. She's come to town to learn about the intricacies of small town living and has been adopted by the town elders as well. Trying to make a difficult situation better, and how could she pass up such an opportunity, she offers Jonah a no-strings summer fling. Jonah is very tempted and might just give it a shot. But Shelby seems to be keeping her own secrets that might be catching up with her and the Callie Kendall case might have just hit its biggest break. There's a lot going on. Can the two of them survive it all?

    Jonah's story was probably one of my most anticipated stories of the series and it was no disappointment. This one also made me super excited to read Gibson's story next. Gin Fling was a perfect continuation of the mystery intertwining the Bootleg Springs series and I loved the added mystery/suspense from Shelby's side of the story.

    I loved the way the relationship between Jonah and Shelby developed and all the banter and back and forth between them at the start was just great. And of course Scarlett and the rest of the Bodine siblings are just perfect additions to the story. I love the way Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley have been able to keep this series so lighthearted while also dealing with some heavier subject matter throughout each book. Each book on there own is great, but when put together, this series is just great.

    I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys the following.

    ✔️ Enemies to Friends to Lovers
    ✔️ Forced Proximity/Roommates
    ✔️ Found Family
    ✔️ Small Town
    ✔️ Mystery/Suspense
    ✔️ First Person Dual POV
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  • arlene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must reads
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2025
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    Start with #1. There are 6 in the series. I just started #5.
    Lucy Score is great. Read all her books
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  • amber briggs
    5.0 out of 5 stars love love love.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2025
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    Another great book for bootleg springs. Can’t wait for the last one.. on my way now.. such a good series. I love it..
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  • Crystal Andrews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gin fling
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025
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    Shelby Thompson and Jonah Bodine make such a cute, funny, down to earth couple. I love all of these members of the Bodine crew!
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  • Lillian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Best one yet
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
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    I think this was the best Bootleg Springs story yet. Illegitimate son, Jonah finally gets a chance a love. And it's with Shelby Thompson, George's sister. They met the year before and had some great flirting until it was mentioned that Shelby was a supposed reporter there for a story. Well, she was, but not what the Bodine clan believed. Once Scarlett learns truth about Shelby, things change for everyone, but Jonah.
    After a little interference from Scarlett, these two end up as roommates. It's started of very rocky, but once Jonah learns truth about why Shelby is there, things get better.
    Shelby herself is hiding a secret from everyone.
    We get continuing banter from all characters, another major development in the Callie disappearance, a wedding (finally), and lots of suspense in this wonderful story in the series. The only story left now is Gibson, the grump.
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  • Good choice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story and comment your thought on my prediction😁
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019
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    Wowww.. this was my favorite in the series so far. I always liked Jonah’s mysterious but kind personality. I knew his book will be great, but even with that said, this book exceed my high expectations. I love that Jonah was shown to have vulnerabilities and not describe as perfect male. I love the confidence Shelby has. She knew what she wanted and went for it, true feminist💕 Their love story was developed beautifully. It was a well paced story. Jonah’s mom deserves what she’s getting. I really hope she is safe with all the information she knows and shared. She deserves a happily ever after.
    Lastly, I’m on edge for the last book. Here is my crazy prediction for that book, I think it’s about Callie and Gibson. Key word, crazy lol. It’s my crazy thought on the series so don’t judge lol. Here’s why I think Callie will return and will be Gibson’s long lost love. First, throughout the series we know Gibson was the least forgiving on the father and most affected by this case. The others of course were affected and held some grudge but not as much as Gibson. He was always described as a devastated isolated man that’s really going through a lot of emotional pain or battle. This book (book 5 about Jonah) really shed light on why he was so devastated. He was the only one that had some sort of relationship with Callie. The pic of them together making faces showed they were more than friends. This is why he was so hurt to think his father would sleep and kill the woman he loved. There’s too much messy ness in that situation. He has to not only grieve the death of his first love, but also witness betrayal from his father and worst of all the possibility that his father was so cruel to kill her. That is a lot to handle. That can break any human and Gibson in these story was described as a broken man. Now it’s all making sense why he was the most broken of all his siblings. I look forward to approve or disapprove this crazy theory I have🤣 either way I’m excited for this book, I know it will be a great read.
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  • scribesarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Latest book in the series has all the feels!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2019
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    The latest in the Bootleg Springs series deals with Jonah, still relatively new to the town and his newfound family, and Shelby, writing up her doctoral dissertation while battling a few hidden issues of her own. Thanks to a little bit of meddling, they end up as roommates for the summer. Simple, right?
    Well, this is Bootleg... and this book is just as much a love letter to the town as it is Jonah and Shelby’s story. It showcases the inhabitants’ beautifully defiant uniqueness (as shown in the responses to Shelby’s survey) and how they accept outsiders for what they are. Plus there is a seamless blend of romance, hilarity, emotional “I’m not crying, you’re crying” moments and “ohmyGOSH!” high drama that make this a compelling, “just one more chapter” read. The ongoing mystery of Callie Kendall gets a few major twists and sets up the last book of the series perfectly - I for one can’t wait.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 11, 2025
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    Ahhh these two are pure delight & entertainment from the start! You'll laugh, you'll cry more than once & your heart will be full 🤍
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  • beluguita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brillante historia dentro de una gran saga
    Reviewed in Spain on March 22, 2020
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    Llegué a estas series de casualidad y cada libro me está gustando más que el anterior. Ya era hora de que Jonah encontrase su media mitad. Muy recomendable.
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  • J. Holder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jonah and Shelby
    Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2023
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    Jonah comes to Bootleg Springs looking to meet the siblings he didn’t know he had. Of course he’s welcomed (mostly) and becomes a Bootlegger himself. Jonah is strong, sexy, kind, and loves to help others. He’s a personal trainer and I love that he treats everyone equally and will help anyone who asks.

    Shelby is the smart and nerdy student who is getting her doctorate in social work. She comes to Bootleg Springs to do field study for her thesis. She’s loving and sweet. She and Jonah get off on the wrong foot when he mistakes her for a journalist.

    Jonah and Shelby are super cute together. I like that when Jonah finds out about her medical condition, he takes care of her and helps her find ways of coping. Shelby helps Jonah realize that he does belong in Bootleg Springs and that his family has accepted him. They’re very supportive and loving with each other.

    Some more clues appear, and we get a little closer to an answer about what happened to Callie Kendall.

    Full of laughter, love, mystery, suspense, heat and an HEA.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Australia on October 6, 2019
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    I absolutely loved Shelby, Jonah is great as well, his mother is awesome. And the whole Callie mystery, is getting juicy!
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