August 13, 2008 | Filed under: Stuff
Summer has finally arrived here in the Sierras in full swing. It’s been extremely hot the past few days, prompting me to do the unthinkable — dream about snow. Skiing. Snowshoeing. Christmas . . .
Yes, I’m crazy. But Santa? I’ll take a trip to the Mother’s cookie factory please.
Continuing on that theme, my editor sent me the cover to the Harlequin Christmas anthology collection, Heating Up The Holidays, out in December, and actually, I thought I’d already shared this with you here on the blog, but for the life of me I can’t find it in my archives anywhere. It’s vanished.
Probably the ghost from the attic messing with me again, but that’s a story for another time.
My novella is a continuation of the Firehouse #34 series I have going. It’s Cristina’s and Dustin’s story, and don’t worry, if you haven’t read FLASHPOINT or FLASHBACK, you don’t have to read them in any particular order. Here’s a quick excerpt from chapter one:
Dustin pulled up to the multi-car pile-up on Hwy 1, where he could immediately see what they faced — a big rig had hit the center divider, caught fire, and been hit by two other cars, which had slid beneath the trailer. It was a chaotic mess, and all units had been called to the scene.
The firefighters from his station were already there. Blake was working the flames, Zach and Aidan using the jaws of life to extract the people trapped in the first car, while Sam and Eddie rescued the woman in the second car.
And then there was the stubborn, gorgeous firefighter in the center of it all. Cristina, aka Heartbreaker, surrounded by the blazing big rig and the smashed cars, feet firmly planted wide as she held a hose on the flames. She was in her fire gear from head to toe, including mask, so he couldn’t see her face but he didn’t need to. Her expression would be calm assertive, intensely determined as she concentrated on the job at hand.
Much as it’d been when she’d dumped him after the best night of his life.
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Ewa says:
This is going to be very very hot christmas, yep.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 1:29 amJudy F says:
I am so looking forward to their story.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 2:51 amHot cover
Stacy ~ says:
Sounds hot. I’d say this is heating up more than just the holidays
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 3:24 amLiza says:
Love the cover! I can’t wait to read Dustin and Christina’s story.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 3:41 amPat L. says:
I Love the Cover!!!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 5:25 amLaurie says:
Oooooh, I want this one - NOW!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 5:38 amabby says:
Yeah, you did post the cover before. But I’m not complaining of course.
Whew! ::fans self:: That cover couldn’t get any hotter! And I’m so excited we get to read Dustin and Cristina’s story! Just a couple of more months. By the way, can we expect more from this series? I wouldn’t mind reading the other guys. 
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 5:47 amsls-rainey says:
I just read Flashpoint and Flashback last night. Great books! Now I’m dying to read this one - I need to know what happens with those two. Never thought I would want winter to hurry up and get here. LOL.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 6:50 amsls-rainey says:
BTW - doing that meant I didn’t turn my light out until 3am. OOPS! — I had to KNOW what happened.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 6:52 amAshley says:
That cover is just YUMMY!! Can’t wait to read their story!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 6:57 amLexi Connor says:
Yowza!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 7:12 amPatty L. says:
I love Christmas and personally feel that it is never to early to think about it. But one of my biggest loves is Christmas stories. I only read Christmas themed books the entire month of Decemeber and your antho is right up my alley. I can’t wait till it’s released.
BTW enjoy the sun and heat, I remember the pictures of your waist high snow and feel that you are in a much better place right now. LOL
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 7:23 amnaomi says:
Niiiiice. I could sit and drool at that cover for hours and hours and hours…
Will there be more books in this series after Flashpoint, Flashback and the anthology? Pretty please?
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 7:52 amJill says:
Well in this novella, Dustin has a military brother who makes an appearance, and I’m writing him next. After that, I do intend to ask my editor if I can do more of the gang, so hopefully!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 8:09 amSuzanne says:
Awesome cover!!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 9:02 amRosalita H. says:
yummy yummy cover!!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 9:11 amDonna M says:
Oh yum!! Thanks that will help me get through the day!! I’ll be looking forward to this story and more from the Santa Rey firefighters.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 12:43 pmGlad to hear you finally have summer!!!
Susan says:
Now that is a HOT cover!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 1:00 pmsls-rainey says:
I got an e-mail from a friend that was signs to make you laugh. This was one of them :
Sign In a Nonsmoking Area:
‘If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action.’
With the comments your getting on the cover I thought this just fit.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 1:04 pmBrandy says:
Tha cover will warm ya on a cool winter evening! *G* Can’t wait to read this one!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 1:21 pmlimecello says:
Very nice - now if only we could jump from now to Christmas…
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 2:50 pmAng says:
WOWZA!..Can I put him on my Christmas wish list?
I hope your editor gives you the go ahead for more of the gang..I love them all!
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 3:13 pmCryna says:
Wow, love the cover which will heat us up and so looking forward to reading this story on Dustin and Cristina. Sure hope that your editor goes for you writing more on the gang. Just love this series.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 4:41 pmkh says:
very hot love it. love flash back
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 5:49 pmHelenKay Dimon says:
You have two Christmas anthos this year - how fabulous! Can hardly wait for the holidays.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 11:30 pmLouise says:
Um….yum, way to go Jill! I’m sure this story will be every bit as good as the other two. Keep up the good work!
Posted on August 17th, 2008 at 2:10 pm