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(P.S. Audiobook link coming soon!)

💘HE FALLS FIRST has it all:

• Slow-burn tension
• A man who falls first—and hard
• A heroine who saves everyone but herself
• Pancakes, profanity (thanks, parrot), and lots—and I mean lots—of kissing

And just a little tease for good measure…

🗨️ Quick question before you go—if you snag HE FALLS FIRST, what format will you be reading?
Digital? Print? Audio? Comment below because inquiring minds wanna know. :)

P.S.
My talented writer friend Jennifer Probst has a new book coming July 15:
The Reluctant Flirt!
You can preorder here: https://geni.us/iMvHm

Jill Shalvis 7/9/25 Jill Shalvis 7/9/25

The Love Fix is LIVE – Ready to Fall in Love All Over Again?

THE LOVE FIX is officially out in the wild, and I can’t wait for you to dive into Lexi and Heath’s story! I’m hoping it’s like your favorite comfort food (maybe mac & cheese, or cinnamon toast!) — and when you start reading, it takes you away to a happy place.

We’ve got Lexi, whose life has been throwing her curveballs she’s had no time to dodge. And then Heath—a magnetic mix of rugged charm and adventurous energy, wrapped up in a body that’s all lean muscle and easy smiles. He has a way of making Lexi laugh one minute and setting her pulse racing the next. And having been hurt one too many times, she is not a fan.

So when they’re stuck in a situation where they have no choice but to… well, deal with each other, it gets messy. It gets complicated. It gets fun—in the best possible way.

This is the final (standalone) book in the Sunrise Cove series. If you love found family vibes, humor, heart, and maybe a few furry sidekicks, then The Love Fix is for you. I’ve packed it with second chances, redemption, and of course, a couple of people who have no idea they need each other… until they do.

PRINT ➤ Word After Word Bookshop (For personally signed by me copies — in checkout, put the name I should sign to in the comment box)

Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookshop, Books-a-Million

DIGITAL ➤ Amazon, Amazon CA, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo

AUDIOBOOK ➤ Audible

Grab your copy in print, digital, audio, and get cozy and enjoy the ride. If you post about the book on IG, FB or Tiktok, tag me and I’ll make sure to share!

P.S. Don’t forget! If you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, the rest of the Sunrise Cove series is waiting for you!

Jill Shalvis 7/9/25 Jill Shalvis 7/9/25

Get Ready to Fall in Love (and Maybe Laugh 'Til You Snort!)

Can you feel that? That little buzz in the air? That's the feeling of a brand-new story, filled with all the heart, humor, and adorable animal sidekicks you've come to expect!

PRINT ➤ Word After Word Bookshop (For personally signed by me copies — in checkout, put the name I should sign to in the comment box)

Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookshop, Books-a-Million

DIGITAL ➤ Amazon, Amazon CA, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo

AUDIOBOOK ➤ Audible

I am beyond excited (seriously, I'm bouncing in my seat a little) to tell you that The Love Fix, the very last book (sob!) in the standalone Sunrise Cove series, is out now, and I can't WAIT for you to meet Lexi and Heath.

Oh, these two. Let me tell you.

We’ve got Lexi, who just might be a tad bit grumpy in the beginning, but her life was just blown up, so we’re going to give her a break. And then there’s Heath, who's basically a German Shepard/lab in human form. He’s got a lot of balls in the air (see what I did there?) and isn’t exactly ready to fall in love. Especially with Lexi, his childhood nemesis (hello, Second Chance trope…)

But because life (and meddling sisters – you know the type, bless their nosy hearts!) has a funny way of throwing people together, Lexi and Heath find themselves, shall we say, trapped by circumstances. And let me tell you, the sparks that fly aren't all sunshine and rainbows. We're talking a delightful journey from Friends to I-Hate-You to Lovers that might just set the pages on fire (in a good way, I promise!).

And because this is Sunrise Cove, you know there’s more to the story; a messy, beautiful journey of Redemption, and the heartwarming comfort of Found Family.

If you love characters who feel real, who make you laugh out loud, and who stumble their way to a happily ever after that feels earned and oh-so-satisfying, then get ready. Lexi and Heath’s story is packed with all of that and a whole lot more.

I truly hope you adore it as much as I loved writing it.

P.S. For those of you in Kindle Unlimited, the entire Sunrise Cove series is there!

Jill Shalvis 7/9/25 Jill Shalvis 7/9/25

She’s got a to-do list. He’s not on it. (Yet.)

How are you all doing? Here in Tahoe, the bears are awake, and they’re fond of our trash. This big guy comes by often to see if we've forgotten to lock our trash up. He's massive, and I call him VW because he's nearly the size of a Volkswagen Bug. (for the video I took of him, check out my Instagram!)

But I digress! I have had some early (wonderful) reviews for THE LOVE FIX, which is OUT NOW! (Sorry, did I yell that?)

Did I just tease you with Heath? Yep, sure did. I LOOOOVE him, and hope you will too. I’m just going to drop the links here for those who feel inclined to order in their favorite format (digital, print, and audio available!)

PRINT ➤ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookshop, Books-a-Million

DIGITAL ➤ Amazon, Amazon CA, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo

AUDIOBOOK ➤ Audible

And for those who are looking for more Shalvis, I've got you! In August, I’m starting a brand new series, a trilogy: The Colburn Brothers and I’M SO EXCITED ABOUT IT! Have you seen the cover for book 1: HE FALLS FIRST (Ryder Colburn)? The great news about this series is that it’s only $4.99 in digital at Amazon and $16.99 in print at most retailers.

And, again, if you’re so inclined to make my day, here are the links to order HE FALLS FIRST:

PRINT ➤ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookshop , Books-a-Million

DIGITAL ➤ Amazon US, Amazon CA

Oh! And don’t forget! If you love print and you want ANY of my books personally signed by me, you can order from Word After Word Books.

Jill Shalvis 7/8/25 Jill Shalvis 7/8/25

The signed-books fairy is in the house!

Happy Read-A-Shalvis-Book-Wednesday!

Okay, I made that up, but I wouldn’t mind if you were reading one of my books. 😊 Guess what? You can now officially get books personally signed by me when you order from Word After Word Books! Right now they’re stocked with ALL of the Sunrise Cove series…

BUT even better yet…!! You can preorder signed copies of:

HE FALLS FIRST ($16.99)

And if you’re wondering, yes, I’ll be happy to personalize it for you, however you want. All you have to do is go through checkout to the very end, and then in comments there, let me know how you want it signed. I’m so so excited for you to have this option. I’ve had so many requests over the years for this.

In case that isn’t your thing, or you simply want another format such as digital or audio, that’s okay too!!! Here are the other links.

HE FALLS FIRST:

PRINT ➤ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookshop , Books-a-Million

DIGITAL ➤ Amazon US, Amazon CA

Jill Shalvis 1/26/25 Jill Shalvis 1/26/25

It’s here, it’s FINALLY here — BETTER THAN FRIENDS out now!

Hi Friends! I’m so excited -- BETTER THAN FRIENDS is FINALLY here in print, digital, and audio!!!! She's a complete stand alone in my Sunrise Cove series, so no pesky worries you're jumping into the middle of any ongoing stories. What's it about? I'm so glad you asked!!

When Olive Porter’s off-the-grid parents go missing, she reluctantly seeks out Noah Turner, her ex and the only person she both trusts implicitly and not at all.

As a special investigative agent for the National Park Service, Noah’s used to living under intense pressure. Or he was until he got injured on the job. Now unhappily recuperating at home while being smothered by his loving but nosy family, he’d love nothing more than a good distraction.

So when Olive shows up looking like a million bucks, he has to do a gut and heart check. Because nope, no matter what, he can’t fall for her again, the woman who once blew up his entire life and never looked back. How ironic then that his own personal hell (Olive) is also his ticket out of town. The question is, will the risk be worth the reward?

That’s all I’m gonna say. I’m mean like that. :) But I’ll tell you this, BETTER THAN FRIENDS is one of my personal favorites, and Noah and Olive lived in my heart for a long time after I finished this book!

Here are some buy links for your convenience. (Print readers, I adore you and I’m SO very sorry to let you know you'll have to order your print copy to be delivered, you won’t find BETTER THAN FRIENDS in Target or Walmart (I'm sad too!). Please know that I wish you didn’t have to take this extra step -- but I appreciate you doing so more than I can ever express!

PRINT ➤ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target

DIGITAL ➤ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple

AUDIOBOOK ➤ Audible

I LOVE to see your posts about my books online. If you post about BETTER THAN FRIENDS on social media (and make my day while you’re at it) make sure to tag me (@JillShalvis) so I can share!

Before I go, a quick shoutout to all of you for your incredible support. Whether you’ve been with me from the beginning or are just discovering my books, I’m so grateful to have you on this journey with me. You make this dream job even dreamier!

Happy reading, and don’t forget to let me know your favorite moments in Better Than Friends! (I have a few, but I’ll let you find yours first.)

My next book, and the last book in the Sunrise Cove series, is THE LOVE FIX and hits in June. But you don’t have to wait until then to order!

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/3TNn9Y8
NOOK ➤ https://bit.ly/3Y0w5vV
APPLE ➤ https://apple.co/4gLLGa4
AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/4gNTqsb

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/3ZIwsfG

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤ https://www.jillshalvis.com/the-love-fix

Jill Shalvis 1/11/25 Jill Shalvis 1/11/25

New Adventures Await!

Guess what? I've got some exciting news to share!

First up, there’s a new member of the Shalvis family, brought by Santa. Meet Hank, aka Hank The Tank, aka Hankeroni! He likes inhaling anything resembling food, eating socks, and causing mayhem… :)

Second … my website got a new update and she’s looking cute! You can find it at jillshalvis.com. I've been working hard to create a space where you can learn more about me, my books, and even get an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming projects.

AND speaking of upcoming projects... drumroll please... Better Than Friends is only two weeks away! I can't wait for you to meet Olive and Noah, old flames who are unhappily reunited — and how ironic is it that the one person she never wanted to see again is the one person who can help her? I love this book SO MUCH! Can't wait for it to be on the shelves! (which, by the way, that's a figure of speech. The book will be available in print, digital, and audio, but if you're a print reader, you'll probably have to order it from an online retailer, sorry for the inconvenience!)

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/3K6u1ut
NOOK ➤ https://bit.ly/3UKpym5
APPLE ➤ https://apple.co/3K5AXYQ
AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/4emYFxI

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤ https://www.jillshalvis.com/better-than-friends

In the meantime, there's also this summer's THE LOVE FIX to look forward to, and the cover is adorable so click on the link and check it out.

I'd love to hear from you! What are you looking forward to reading?

Don't forget to follow me on IG, TikTok and FB for exclusive updates and giveaways!

Anthony LeDonne 12/16/24 Anthony LeDonne 12/16/24

Get ready to swoon…hard

Swooning Ahead Alert, but first …we have first snow in Tahoe! Okay, so it’s third snow, but this time it stuck around.

Back to the swooning. Actually, there are two swoon worthy things! First, it’s that time of year again. Did you know that THE TROUBLE WITH MISTLETOE was made into a movie? Starring this cutie Thomas Beaudoin!

You can stream it on Amazon ... or at Passionflix (where you do need a subscription but you can signup and unsubscribe at any time!)

And for swoon #2 … look no further than Noah Turner from my book BETTER THAN FRIENDS.

From the moment Noah walks onto the page, all big, bad, and sexy as hell, it was game over -- for me AND our heroine Olive. :)

When Olive's off-the-grid parents go missing, she reluctantly seeks out Noah Turner, her ex and the only person she both trusts implicitly and not at all.

BETTER THAN FRIENDS is a complete standalone in the Sunrise Cove series (I promise you, each book in this series stands alone, they are connected only by setting, no character cross over).

I’m just going to drop the links right here for your convenience, or in case you want to order yourself a little present and make my day at the same time. :) BETTER THAN FRIENDS is available in print, digital, and audiobook, but if you’re a print reader and usually get your copy in person somewhere, you won’t be able to with this one, you’ll have to order it from your store of preference and have it shipped, so sorry about that!

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/3K6u1ut
NOOK ➤ https://bit.ly/3UKpym5
APPLE ➤ https://apple.co/3K5AXYQ
AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/4emYFxI

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤ https://www.jillshalvis.com/better-than-friends

Oh! Don’t forget, if you want a signed bookplate …

I hope you’re all staying safe and warm. Sending all the holiday wishes and XOXO!

Anthony LeDonne 11/6/24 Anthony LeDonne 11/6/24

Your Next Book Boyfriend … :)

I heard a snowstorm was going to hit, so we hit the beach for one last fall-please-don’t-leave-us pic.

Gonna miss this! You know, not needing a hat, gloves, long down jacket, boots, and hand warmers. :) BUT it’s from this very spot that I wrote your next book boyfriend. Have you ever had someone reappear in your life, someone you hadn’t realized you couldn’t live without? BETTER THAN FRIENDS (a stand alone in the Sunrise Cove series) explores that idea, and I can’t wait for you to meet Olive and Noah. And let me just say, Noah … Every day I’d wake up and try to tell him what he was going to be doing on the page that day, and every day he’d do whatever the hell he wanted to do. And yet somehow, he’s STILL my book boyfriend. :) You’ll see…

For those who love to preorder, I LOVE AND ADORE YOU, and here are your links (keep in mind, you probably won’t find print in Target or Walmart, but you can order your print, digital, or audiobook from any of these links:)

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/3K6u1ut
NOOK ➤ https://bit.ly/3UKpym5
APPLE ➤ https://apple.co/3K5AXYQ
AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/4emYFxI

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/4bAKcw4

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤ https://www.jillshalvis.com/better-than-friends

And I’d be totally remiss to not tell you about what’s coming after BETTER THAN FRIENDS. Drum roll please … meet THE LOVE FIX! The final stand alone in the Sunrise Cove series. (the entire series are standalones; can be read in any order)

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/3TNn9Y8
NOOK ➤ https://bit.ly/3Y0w5vV
APPLE ➤ https://apple.co/4gLLGa4
AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/4gNTqsb

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/3ZIwsfG

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤ https://www.jillshalvis.com/the-love-fix

9/5/24 9/5/24

Seeking new furry bff…

Please send all your good wishes for Cali — nothing’s wrong with her, we just told her she’s not allowed to sleep under our covers and use our pillows...

Hopefully, she’ll recover…

I’m typing this from my deck, where it’s 87 degrees at 3pm, but I’m sweating bullets because when I got up this morning and dressed, it was:

My body's confused! But I’m powering through it, busy putting the finishing touches on …BETTER THAN FRIENDS!

Like my last book, THE SUMMER ESCAPE, it’ll be available in print, digital, and audio, BUT also like my last book, you will not readily find print copies in stores. Just know that you can order online in any format of your choosing! If you don’t want to miss out, I’m pasting in the links for you to order now.

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/3K6u1ut

NOOK ➤ https://bit.ly/3UKpym5

APPLE ➤ https://apple.co/3K5AXYQ

AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/4emYFxI

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/4bAKcw4

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤ https://www.jillshalvis.com/better-than-friends

Hope you’re having a fantastic day, you look MARVELOUS! Also, thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading my books and supporting my writing habit. XOXO!

8/28/24 8/28/24

So this happened...

Hey all, it’s been a week! Started out with me accidentally losing my outline that I’d just spent two weeks creating. After lots of tears and a pity party or five, and many, MANY cookies, I was able to recover it with Apple’s help. Whew! So thank you kind sir from another country and time zone. We could barely understand each other, but you didn’t give up and I’m eternally grateful!

And then, this happened. I took this pic from my backyard…

As I write this, the fire is now out, but I have a whole bunch of new gray hairs, and, thanks to the cookie consumption, my yoga pants are too tight... We were on evacuation warning, but thanks to CalFire, US Forestry, and a whole bunch of other agencies, it didn’t come to that. Whew!

And for MORE good news. THE SUMMER ESCAPE is out there for your reading pleasure, a madcap romp romance/mystery that has gotten so many wonderful reviews, I’m still blushing!

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/48kGLZx

AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/3PQTYBR

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/3RAl55v

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤https://www.jillshalvis.com/the-summer-escape

OH! And if you’re caught up on my books, how about this — I’ve got a teaser for next book -- BETTER THAN FRIENDS (a complete STANDALONE in the Sunrise Cove series!)

What do we think? (Please feel free to order now, I've included some links below)

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/3K6u1ut

NOOK ➤ https://bit.ly/3UKpym5

APPLE ➤ https://apple.co/3K5AXYQ

AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/4emYFxI

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/4bAKcw4

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤ https://www.jillshalvis.com/better-than-friends

Enjoy the last of your summer! I’d love to hear from you. Catch me on my social ( Instagram and Facebook ) for more Shalvis shenanigans. XOXO!

6/11/24 6/11/24

IT’S HERE, IT’S HERE!

Hi, so last week I was locked out of the house when I wrote my newsletter. This week, I’m happy to report, I’m in the house, but … sitting with a very sick cutie three year old who just coughed in my mouth. So there’s THAT! But the good news is … THE SUMMER ESCAPE, hopefully your next beach read, is finally here!!!!! (sorry about all the ! but I’m a little excited!)

THE SUMMER ESCAPE is a madcap romance/mystery that I wrote while recovering from a wicked bout of long covid. All I wanted was to be outside on some wild adventure, but since I couldn’t do that, I wrote the wild adventure instead. Sometimes, you just gotta improvise. :) To entice you, here's what people are already saying about THE SUMMER ESCAPE:

Two quick things. One, PLEASE buy this one. I mean, I have no problem getting another job. I could work at Taco Bell, I love the food. I could work at Target, I love red shirts. But I’d rather write. :) (fyi, as I’ve mentioned on socials, print readers are going to have a hard time finding this one in actual stores, so you might wanna order your copy online). Digital and audio are of course also available!

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/48kGLZx

AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/3PQTYBR

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/3RAl55v

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤https://www.jillshalvis.com/the-summer-escape

Oh, and for those of you interested in posting about my book, or a pic of my book, or want to post this graphic below... if you tag me, ten of you will win the Shalvis backlist book of your choice!

Happy Summer, Happy Reading!!

5/30/24 5/30/24

It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me…

Hi to my favorite readers! I’m writing to you from my deck, in the middle of a kinda crazy windstorm, because … I'm locked out. (hence the subject line in this newsletter, sigh) I should probably backup and start with my morning, where I hopped out of bed and stepped (barefoot!) into cat yak. That was fun. Then I accidentally put my box of cereal into the fridge instead of on the shelf. Yes, it could’ve been worse, I could’ve put my almond milk onto the cereal shelf… but I digress. Being locked out isn’t actually my fault. The man who calls himself my husband, “accidentally” locked me out there when he left for work. Thankfully my son in law loves me and he gave up a work call to come save me. All that to say … I got LOTS of writing done today! You are welcome. :)

THE SUMMER ESCAPE. will be here in 13 days!!! A wild, madcap romance/mystery, with the very sexy, mysterious Owen and the smartass, feisty Anna, so I’m hoping you’ll all run not walk to hit one of these buy buttons below for your favorite format (digital, print, audio…) and have THE SUMMER ESCAPE in hand on release day!

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/48kGLZx

AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/3PQTYBR

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/3RAl55v

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤https://www.jillshalvis.com/the-summer-escape

The big box stores like Target and Walmart might not have this one, so if by any chance you’re a print reader, you might want to order online so you can have it on release day! Oh and before you all go, I just wanted to say thank you for reading, for being here, for all the support you’ve shown me over the years. It means SO much to me.

Oh and one last thing, if you’re a KU reader, search for me there, I have a ton of backlist on KU right now.

Happy Reading!

5/18/24 5/18/24

Hot Off The Press AND a cookie recipe to boot!

Hey there to my favorite readers!! Guess what? It's cookie time to help celebrate my newest book THE SUMMER ESCAPE. Our heroine, Anna Moore, is very busy racing against the clock AND the sexy, enigmatic Owen Harris, so she isn’t baking. Nor is her sister and bff Wendy, but that’s because Wendy's about two years pregnant with triplets. :) BUT if she could see her feet, she would totally bake these. :) (It’s an old Shalvis family friend recipe and to die for)

Let me know how they turn out! :)

So, are you ready to embark on a new summer read? Order THE SUMMER ESCAPE TODAY! It’s got a little of everything. :)

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/48kGLZx

AUDIOBOOK ➤ https://amzn.to/3PQTYBR

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/3RAl55v

ALL OTHER BUY LINKS ➤https://www.jillshalvis.com/the-summer-escape

Also … new giveaway alert! I’d love to hear from you, whether you’ve laughed, cried, or fallen head over heels for any of my characters, would love to hear what makes my books special to you. Share you fave moments, characters, and/or quotes on social media using the hashtag #ShalvisLove, and you could be featured in an upcoming newsletter or social media post. Spread the #ShalvisLove! (bonus entry if you comment below and let me know where you posted!)

5/3/24 5/3/24

SNOW? And Shalvis goodies!

The sun is out today in Tahoe and I think spring just showed up (I really hope I didn’t just jinx it!). Now, I know it doesn’t LOOK like spring in this pic of my backyard, but it's supposedly going to warm up and I am here for it.

Oh! Have you ordered my madcap romance/mystery THE SUMMER ESCAPE yet? Unfortunately, you MIGHT have trouble finding this one in stores (I can't control distribution, wish I could), but it WILL be available in print, audio, and digital (you just might have to order print rather than find it in Target and Walmart, because shelf space has shrunk so much, sob!). Anyway, I hope you’ll order and make my day, week, year! Need a tease? Ask and you shall receive…

KINDLE ➤ https://amzn.to/48kGLZx