MacGregor is one of my favorite authors and this is my favorite of her works so far. A must read

I have thoroughly enjoyed every KG MacGregor book I've ever read. I can't name one that has been even slightly disappointing. Her characters seem alive, her settings are beautiful and her writing exhibits a real talent. In a nutshell, she's one of my top 5 favorite authors.

In `Shaken,' she introduces Anna Kaklis and Lily Stewart. Anna is a married woman and the heir to a successful BMW dealership. She finds herself trapped in a mall with attorney Lily Stewart after an earthquake. Although separated after their rescue, that first chance meeting creates an unbreakable bond between the women. A few months later, they reunite and find Anna finalizing a divorce. As their relationship develops, Anna finds herself falling in love with the lesbian Lily. Her parents aren't happy, but her friends aren't surprised. Anna and Lily move on with their relationship. Lily's mother dies and she takes a dive into alcoholism. Anna takes the hard love path and they eventually overcome the associated hardships.

These women are delightful and their characters are exceptionally-well developed. The story is complete, without any noticeable gaps or inconsistencies. MacGregor is a master storyteller and this book will remain permanent addition to my personal collection.

If you are lucky enough to get your hands on this book, it is well worth it! I couldn't put it down and I am now a big fan of KG Macgregor. This author pulls you in and you are there for the full, exciting ride! Anna and Lily are amazing characters. These are two very strong and passionate ladies! You will instantly fall in love with them and their humor is wickedly good! I can say that I like all the characters in this book. Shaken has a little bit of everything and it is a very enjoyable, easy read. I look forward to read more from Macgregor.

I read this book on the net sometime before it was published and found it far superior to much of the "Uber" stuff I found. Then I picked up the print copy and found that I knew a great deal more about Anna and Lily individually and as a couple than I did before. I've read more of MacGregor's work, both on the net and in print and think this is the best of all, though I have yet to read anything I thought was mediocre. This book is much more than soul-mates meet, have sex, fall in love and live happily ever after. Learning about the major problems these women have makes me believe they are human and not just uber-characters. Neither of them is as perfect as the templates they are based on. (By the way, I didn't care for the TV-show that produced the base characters, so shoot me!)

Fantastic page turning writing. A great story that spans several years. You really get to know the people. The story is a wonderful romance that develops into a relationship not only with themselves but also their families and friends. The characters are utterly endearing without being stereotypical. Wonderful humor as always from this author.

There is a plot development halfway through the novel that caught me by surprise as it was not typical of a romance, so be prepared for a very intense read. I love when reading this author's novels that I never find myself saying "like that would really happen!". All the behaviors of the characters are believable - especially Andy - I love that kid!

This is a six star book !