Excerpt (+ a Big Giveaway): At Last by Jill Shalvis

Posted June 25, 2012 by Holly in Giveaways, Promotions | 39 Comments

It’s no secret that we love Jill Shalvis. I know when I pick up one of her books I’m in for an entertaining read. Her latest trilogy, The Chocoholocis, – a spinoff of The Lucky Harbor series – features three women who come together during a crisis and bond over chocolate. Of all her books, I think these are some of her best (Forever and a Day the best of them all, in my not so humble opinion).

Tomorrow book two in the series, At Last, will be released. It’s really good.

HER LOVE HAS COME ALONG . . .
Amy Michaels loves her new life in Lucky Harbor. A waitress in the local diner, she’s looking forward to her first weekend hike through the mountains. But when a wrong turn takes her off the trail, she finds herself up close and personal with forest ranger Matt Bowers. And even though she’s tempted to kiss that sexy smile right off his face, she won’t make the mistake of getting involved with the town heartthrob.

A former cop whose life went south, Matt doesn’t let anyone get too close. But something about the feisty beauty caught his eye the moment he first saw her in the diner. After a hot night under a starry sky, Matt can’t deny their attraction-or the fact that for the first time in a long time, he feels the stirrings of something more. Now it’s up to Matt to help Amy see that, no matter what is in their past, together they can build a future in Lucky Harbor.

Check out an excerpt:

From around the blind curve of the trail, the man appeared. He was tall, built, and armed and dangerous, though not to her physical well-being. Nope, nothing about the tough, sinewy, gorgeous forest ranger was a threat to her body.

But Matt Bowers was lethal to her peace of mind.

She knew who he was from all the nights he’d come into the diner after a long shift, seeking food. Lucky Harbor residents fawned over him, especially the women. Amy attributed this to an electrifying mix of testosterone and the uniform. He was sipping a Big Gulp, which she’d bet her last dollar had Dr. Pepper in it. The man was a serious soda addict.

She understood his appeal, even felt the tug of it herself, but that was her body’s response to him. Her brain was smarter than the rest of her and resisted.

He wore dark, wraparound Oakley sunglasses, but she happened to know that his eyes were light brown, sharp, and missed nothing. Those eyes were in complete contrast with his smile, which was all laid-back and easygoing, and said he was a pussy cat.

That smile lied.

Nothing about Matt Bowers was sweet and tame. Not one little hair on his sun-kissed head, not a single spectacular muscle, nothing. He was trouble with a capital T, and Amy had given up trouble a long time ago.


We want to share the goodness with you. We have 5 copies of Lucky in Love (book 1) to giveaway.

Mallory Quinn has had enough of playing it safe. As a nurse and devoted daughter, she takes care of everyone but herself. And as the local good girl, she’s expected to date Mr. Right. But for once, she’d like to take a risk on Mr. Wrong. And who could be more wrong than Ty Garrison? The mysterious new guy in town has made it clear that he’s only passing through, which suits Mallory just fine. Besides, his lean, hard body and sexy smile will give her plenty to remember once he’s gone . . .

For the first time in his life, Ty can’t bear to leave. Helping this sexy seductress-in-training walk on the wild side is making him desire things he shouldn?t?including leaving the military for good. As their just-for-fun fling becomes something more, Mallory and Ty wonder if they could really be this lucky in love. After all . . . anything can happen in a town called Lucky Harbor.

Already read the book or interested in trying something else of hers? We also have 2 copies of Time Out, her latest Blaze release and an audiobook of Animal Attraction.

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NHL coach Mark Diego’s plan to spend his off-season volunteering in his hometown goes awry when he learns that not only is he coaching teenage girls, but that the program is coordinated by energetic (and five feet two inches of trouble) coordinator Rainey Saunders, his childhood friend—and the woman he could never stand to see dating any other guy….
When their tempers flare, Mark and Rainey discover their fireworks don’t just burn angry—they burn very, very hot! But that’ll just sweeten the victory. Because Mark always plays to win. And with Rainey, he’s planning on playing very dirty, too…

Sunshine, Idaho, is a quiet ranching town that provides a perfect refuge for injured animals . . . and sometimes, people. And veterinarian Dell Connelly suspects there’s a reason his clinic’s uberefficient receptionist has taken shelter here.Jade Bennett couldn’t be happier to escape her well-meaning but smothering family and their expectations, not to mention the big-city jungle. There’s nothing like working with animals, having a forlorn, grumpy stray kitten make its home under her desk . . . or enjoying the gorgeous views of her ruggedly sexy boss to help her forget her past.But Dell’s seductive, alluring ways have sparked an uncontrollable desire, one Jade hadn’t expected to feel again. And though Dell has never had time for love, Jade’s strength and sass is the kind of call no red-blooded male can resist.

Leave a comment telling us which book you want and why you want to win it. Contest ends 6/30/12 @ 11:59pm. Please note: you must include a valid email address with your entry to be eligible.

And don’t forget to order your copy of At Last!! You can buy it here or here in e-format.

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39 responses to “Excerpt (+ a Big Giveaway): At Last by Jill Shalvis”

  4. Joanne

    I love Jill’s Animal Attraction and Animal Magnetism books. At Last sounds like another winner.I really like books set in small towns and this is right up my alley. Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love to win Lucky In Love.

    e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

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  5. Danni T

    I’d love a chance to win Lucky in Love. I’ve read quite a few Jill Shalvis books and absolutely love them. I haven’t gotten a chance to read this one yet.

    danni0113(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. remykat6

    What a way to share the goodness! I would love to get a chance to win Animal attraction!
    I gave myself a goal to reach and I have been able to stick by that goal so to date in 15 monthes I have lots 102 lbs! I think that would be a great way to me to celebrate getting healthy and enjoy more fab works of writing that to get one of books! THis would be insentive for me to keep up the work and keep reaching for what I look forward to.

    csjames(at)siu(dot)edu

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  7. j3nny

    I can’t wait for tomorrow. So many good books releasing! I would love to win Lucky in Love. I already read it on my ereader but would love a physical copy. 😀

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  9. Pat L.

    I love Jill’s books and would love to have Lucky in Love. I read Animal Attraction already. I would love to surprise a friend with with LIL.

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  11. Anonymous

    Time Out would be great because I have a weakness for any story involving hockey guys, but I’m so nervous over the NHL free agency trade period that fictional players are all I can handle reading about right now…

    vitajex(at)aol(dot)com

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  14. azteclady

    Ohhhhh Lucky in Love, hands down (not only ’cause of you, but I’m a bit obsessive about starting trilogies/series at the beginning 😀 )

    thank you as always, lovely ladies!

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  18. JenM

    I would love to win Lucky in Love. I just finished The Sweetest Thing, which is book 2 in the first trilogy and it would be great to have it this one on hand.

    jen(at)delux(dot)com

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  19. StacieD

    I love Harlequin Blazes so I would enjoy reading Time Out. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    geishasmom73 AT yahoo DOT com

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  20. Sabrina

    I would LOVE “Lucky in Love” as I have yet to pick up this book. I read the previous Lucky Harbor series and look forward to the these next 3!

    sspaw at optimum dot net

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  21. Johanna J

    I love Jill Shalvis and the Lucky Harbor book are a auto buy for me so I will be getting this book no matter what I would love a chance to win Time Out! I have not read a Blaze book in a long time and would love to give this one a try! Thanks for the chance!

    evjochum[AT]aol[DOT]com

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  22. JenB

    I want Time Out! Because I hardly ever get to read for fun, and when I do, it has to be something awesome.

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  24. Jane

    I would love to win a copy of Time Out. I don’t know how I missed Jill’s Blaze.

    janie1215 AT excite DOT com

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  25. bn100

    I’d like to read Lucky in Love or Animal Attraction because I’ve heard good things about Jill Shalvis’ books, but haven’t had a chance to read any of them yet. Thanks for the giveaway.

    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  26. Monikarw

    I’d like to win a copy of Lucky in Love because I’ve read & loved the previous 3 books in the Lucky Harbor series & I’d love to read the chocholics books too 🙂
    I LOVE Jill Shalvis!!!! 😀

    Thanks for the giveaway. You rock!!

    @Monikarw
    monika_restivow(at)yahoo.com

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  28. Na

    I would like to read AT LAST. The hero sounds so mysterious and dark and brooding!

    Cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  29. marybelle

    LUCKY IN LOVE thank you. I’d like to start at the beginning & these books look like such wonderful reads.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  31. Anne

    I’d like Lucky In Love or Time Out. Both sound like fun reads. I read Animal Attraction (which was really good) otherwise I’d be interested in the audiobook too.

    acm05atjuno.com

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  32. ClaudiaGC

    I’d love to win the audiobook of Animal Attraction! I’ve read all of Jill’s books and love them but never listened to an audiobook from one of her books.

    Thank you for the giveaway!
    claudigc at msn dot com

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  35. Chelsea B.

    I would LOVE to win Lucky in Love, because Jill Shalvis’ books are amazing!!

    justforswag(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  39. winnie

    I would love to win Lucky in Love or Time Out as they both sound great and I’ve read some awesome reviews on these.

    chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)com

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