Name that excerpt
February 23, 2009 | Filed under: Stuff
Update:
Winners, drawn from Random.org are #25 Susan and #41 Jennifer M. Email me with your snailmail addy and a few book choices!
Original Post:
It’s been awhile since we’ve done this. Name the book of mine from which this excerpt takes place, and I’ll draw names for a free book. If you haven’t read me before, or if you don’t recognize the passage, that’s okay, you can still play. Just tell me you don’t remember or you haven’t yet tried me, and you’re still entered. Why? Cuz I like the comments, and I like to hear from you. Heck, I just like you, all of you.
Excerpt:
“Why, darlin’,” he murmured, bending his head so that his jaw brushed hers. “All you had to do was ask.”Yeah, yeah. She followed him back into the office, watching over her shoulder to see who was looking, shutting the door to give them some privacy. “Now.” But one look at Bo had the words falling right out of her head.
He was unbuttoning his shirt.
“What are you doing?”
“You said hurry.”
“No, I didn’t mean—“
His hands went to the buttons on his Levi’s.
Pop.
Pop.
“W—wait!” She forced her gaze up, up into his. “Seriously. I didn’t mean—“ But at the laughter in his eyes she trailed off, her eye twitching. He was messing with her. She slapped her hands over her eyes. “Get your clothes back on!”
P.S. Thanks for all the comments and well wishes on Middle. They were taken out in the last round of the semi-finals, darn it, but they didn’t go out without a fight. It was darned close! I’ll post pics and a full recount in the next few days.
Posted by Jill @ 1:00 am | Make a Comment
MJ says:
Aussie Rules, right?
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 3:59 amFrana says:
Hi Jill!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 4:54 amI read your blog regularly, I mean every single day. I stumbled upon it on day – somewhere I’ve read that it was nominated for the funniest blog. I haven’t read any of your books yet, but I have ordered Instant Attraction and eagerly awaiting for it to arrive. I’m sure it’s great because I really enjoy your blogs.
Tina L says:
I have only ready one of your books so far (and really enjoyed it) I have two more in my TBR pile so I don’t have a guess on the excerpt but I hope to read the book as soon as you let us know what it is.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:02 amPat L. says:
Aussie Rules.
I read your blog everyday also – it is so entertaining and I love to hear about all your adventures. And when you do publish your “Erma Bombeck” type book, I will be the first to buy it.
If I may, here is my take on the Oscars:
I loved Hugh Jackman and the opening number. He was funny and boy he could really sing pretty well and not too hard on the eyes.
Didnt care for any of the dresses – some had actually nice bottoms but the top parts were strange.
Didnt seem to have many really top star presenters and some unusual pairings.
Clooney and Nicholson among the missing. (I did doze off a few times – so maybe I missed stuff). I know Clooney was in Africa but the coming attractions for the event showed him; so thought he would be there.)
Thought Anniston was a little uncomfortable; maybe because she had to look at Pitt right up front.
Hated Ben Stiller; totally stupid – according to yahoo it was some kind of inside joke.
Wasnt happy Slumdog won so many – didnt see the movie – sounded depressing to me – a lot of people thought it was great and some thought soso. I kind of like to see the wealth spread around. I guess since I didnt see it, I should not really comment on it.
Didnt care for the Steve Martin/Tina Fey presenter bit – thought it kind of stupid.
Was a bit too long as usual.
Glad they didnt present each song nominee in its entirety – hate all that dancing singing hoopla they usually do. And all the song sounded alike to me. Did any of them actually have any words?
Have a great day everyone even tho it is Monday or should I say, Moanday.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:03 amPat L. says:
Sorry I forgot to say sorry about the semis. Hope Middle is doing better.
What is this twitter all about? Heard about it but dont know. Is it a special site?
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:08 amJudy F says:
Ah my man Bo from Aussie RUles
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:22 amJudy F says:
sorry about Middle
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:23 amSteph says:
Aussie Rules! I just finished it a week ago
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:35 amPat L. says:
Am back again – lol – apparently I dozed off more than I thought – I was watching the news this a.m. and they were talking about the Oscars and showing clips and Clooney was in the audience. Sorry! Who knows what else I may have missed.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:36 amFannie says:
I am so sorry Middle lost. She must be heartbroken. Give her cookies. The excerpt is from “Aussie Rules”. I haven’t had the chance to read it yet but it is on my wish list. Have a great day and hugs to all.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:39 amTerry L. says:
Somehow I can easily see Hugh Jackman’s face on that “Aussie Rules” body :wigglebrow:.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:47 amAng says:
Aussie Rules..
I’ll take my calm quiet laundry pile anyday.. :rotfl:
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:54 amWow!! You had quite the weekend Ms. Jill: nailbiting finals, trip to the ER with middle for stitches, AND a wolf spider…
StaceyB says:
Aussie Rules -I just bought it.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 6:30 amShannon says:
Aussie Rules…I read it in one day. Loved it!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 6:48 amLaurie says:
Bo Black was so yummy!
Condolences to middle, but how exciting to go as far as they did, so huge congrats too!
Have a terrific week!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 6:48 amMelinda says:
Aussie Rules. Now I want to read it again!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 7:03 amMaureen says:
It’s Aussie Rules and it is sitting in the TBR pile so I’m going to pull it out and put it on top.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 7:44 amDee B. says:
Aussie Rules. Middle should be very proud of herself, she is a true member of the team. Oldest, Middle, and Youngest are very lucky to have you as their mother.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 7:54 amRobin says:
Aussie Rules! I just finished reading it over the weekend and LOVED it!
Congrats again to Middle for making it as far as they did! Sorry about the loss – darn it!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 8:12 amStephanee says:
Looks like Aussie Rules! We are all waiting to hear the recent emergency room story. Middle is one tough cookie.
Hugh Jackman has been my number one for awhile and wasn’t he awesome hosting the Oscar’s last night? Love that man.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 8:26 amStacy ~ says:
Sorry about Middle too. I’m sure she had her heart set on winning.
Jill, your blog is one of my first stops M-F. I just love it. You make us all feel so welcome while at the same time, making us laugh our asses off. Love it here. Never leave *g*
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 8:26 amChristina T. says:
this is so funny… I just reread this book! Aussie Rules! It was a great read
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 8:27 amsls-rainey says:
Aussie Rules – I have it in e-book
Sorry, Middle. I’m sure your team is bummed, but wow look how far you did get.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 8:40 amtrish c says:
Aussie Rules. Read it the first time it came out. Now I am going to have to reread it. Love your books, and your blog.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:23 amSusan says:
That is definitely from “Aussie Rules”! I love Bo! :wigglebrow:
Sorry to learn that Middle and her teammates didn’t win the whole thing. I’m sure they played like winners! :thumbsup:
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:33 amDana Arnold says:
Aussie Rules.
I LOVED Bo!! I just rec’d Instant Attraction — can’t wait to start reading it!!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:35 amSteph says:
Haven’t read it, but apparently it’s Aussie Rules, which I’ve been wanting to pick up for a while.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:41 amDarlene says:
I haven’t read this one yet but my guess would be
“Aussie Rules” (LOL).
I’d like nothing better than win one of your books
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:43 amJen R. says:
I haven’t read this one yet!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:04 amStephanie S. says:
Aussie Rules
Reading it and loving it! As always
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:16 amSonya says:
Aussie Rules
Loved it and highly recommend it to anyone! :thumbsup:
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:20 amJanet says:
Aussie Rules!! Even though Bo’s not a hot firefighter, he’s still unforgettable.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:21 amJenn Clark says:
I am gonna say Aussie Rules! because everyone else is. It happens to be one of the only books you have written that I have not read. I think that I may need to correct that problem.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:24 amSonyaM says:
My final answer is, Aussie Rules.
Making it to the semi-finals is still quite an accomplishment. Hope Middle had fun before being injured.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 amKaren B says:
Aussie Rules :bananadance: So did Hugh Jackman at the Oscars. :heart:
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 amcheryl c. says:
I guess I will say Aussie Rules since that seems to be what everyone is saying. I haven’t read it YET, but it is on my “TBB-Soon” list.
I thought Hugh Jackman did a great job last night. He is gorgeous, funny, charming, and he can sing and dance! :love:
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 11:27 amDonna M says:
Ausie Rules, what a good read! Bo is yummy!
I’m sorry Middle & the team didn’t get to the finals. Glad they played as long as they did. Hope Middle is okay. I’m waiting to hear the story about the stitches.
My copy of Instant Attraction arrived in time for the weekend. I would have finished reading it but yesterday was mostly Oscar viewing for me!! Unlike Pat I enjoyed the program including the singing & dancing because after all it is about being entertained!! I grew up watching musicals, still love em!!!
Hugh Jackman was very yummy, I thought he was a good host. I loved the past winners giving a a presentation about the nominees, it was wonderful seeing all the past winners that came to be a part of the show. I missed seeing George Clooney, was he there?
Thanks for letting me babble on!!
Instant Attraction is really hard to put down. I’m loving it, especially the parts that make me laugh! With Jill’s considerable talent I’ve been laughing a lot!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 12:16 pmsarah says:
Aussie Rules is one I haven’t read, but wow, after that excerpt, I want to!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 12:45 pmcatslady says:
Aussie Rules of course!!! (My second favorite next to Get a Clue
I thought Ben Stiller was hilarious because I saw the original David Letterman with Joaquin Phoenix.
Big Congratulations to Middle. I think it’s wonderful that she went that far!!!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 12:48 pmVictoria says:
I haven’t read it yet but everytime I go to the store I look for it. Next time I order from Amazon I’ll for sure get it.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 1:23 pmJennifer M says:
Aussie Rules. I actually haven’t read this one yet, but I will. I’m slowly acquiring your back list after finding this blog
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 1:29 pmAngie says:
Ahh, one of my favorite books – Aussie Rules!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 1:46 pmtrish c says:
I loved the laughs in Instant Attraction. I found myself laughing out loud at times, but I loved….. the way the characters took care of each other almost right from the start. Excellent read for all of you who haven’t picked up a copy yet.
I read Aussie Rules eons ago. I am going to have to dig it out of my bookcase and reread it tonight.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 1:50 pmHugs and Love
Ashley says:
Aussie Rules! Great book, it’s definately a re-readable one. :thumbsup:
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 2:06 pmCathy M says:
Bo Black from Aussie Rules.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 2:47 pmLisa Freeman says:
I haven’t read Aussie Rules yet but that excerpt was enough to make me want to read it. I’ll have to look for it in the store.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 3:09 pmStacy S says:
Aussie Rules. Sorry Middle didn’t win.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 3:27 pmTracy S says:
Aussie Rules!
Just read that book for the first time over Christmas!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 3:36 pmLisa in California says:
I have absolutely no idea which of your books this comes from because I’ve never read any of your books. Please don’t be offended, but I don’t read romance novels. I love your blog though and enjoying reading it every day. :thumbsup:
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 3:52 pmlimecello says:
Ahhh I knew this one was familiar- haha, I was afraid it would be a quote from a book I haven’t read. But then I wasn’t sure anyway
But heh – yay not cheating, but deductive reasoning
I’m going with Aussie Rules!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 3:53 pmDiana says:
The excerpt is from Aussie Rules, one of my favorite books!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 4:42 pmJoyce says:
AUSSIE RULES!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:17 pmBailey Stewart says:
I’m sorry, I haven’t tried you yet …..
Like you think I’m gonna say Aussie Rules? And don’t enter me, ‘cuz I’ve got them all honey. LOL
Just checking in – sorry about the semi-finals.
And did someone say Hugh Jackman as Bo Black? Oh, I wholeheartedly agree!!!!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:35 pmTabitha says:
Aussie Rules! Awesome book! :thumbsup:
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 5:36 pmKaren T. says:
Aussie Rules. I hope Middle is doing better.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 7:02 pmKarin says:
Hey, Jill, while I have read some of your books, I have not yet read the one the excerpt is from. It is on my list, though, as I try to make my way through your backlist.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 7:30 pmKathleen says:
Aussie Rules! That excerpt makes me want to go find it to read it all over again!!
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 7:48 pmTerri W. says:
Hi Jill,
I have read some of your books but not the one the excerpt is apparently from.
Sorry to hear that Middle didn’t win.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 8:06 pmJane says:
It’s from “Aussie Rules,” but I haven’t read this book yet.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:20 pmRosalita says:
Aussie Rules. Aussie Rules. Aussie Rules.
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 10:11 pmHave a great week Jill!
kh says:
aussie rules i guessed lol. have a great weeke :bananadance: :bananadance: :thumbsup:
Posted on February 23rd, 2009 at 11:08 pmCrystal B. says:
I have read some of your books but I have not read this one.
Posted on February 24th, 2009 at 8:54 amlimecello says:
… I just realized my comment made no sense. I was afraid the excerpt would be from a book I hadn’t read. But then it was one I recognized. However, I wasn’t sure of the title – until you know, I saw all the other comments with the right answer
.
Posted on February 24th, 2009 at 9:24 amKristina says:
Aussie Rules! My Absolute favorite book by you!!! :thumbsup: :bananadance:
Posted on February 24th, 2009 at 12:41 pmkayla kacer says:
i totally just got done reading this and i LOVE that scene. Its from Aussie Rules. Gotta love an australian with a hot bod!
:bananadance:
Posted on February 24th, 2009 at 12:52 pmLynn R. says:
Aussie Rules!!! Just gotta love a guy with an Aussie accent. Can picture Hugh Jackman playing the role of Bo Black if this should go to motion pictures.
Posted on February 26th, 2009 at 11:37 amlimecello says:
Congrats to Susan and Jennifer M!
I’m having a bad whatever, so I’m going to whine that randomizer.org hates me 
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 10:26 pmAlyssa Thompson says:
I love the movie of Ben Stiller which is There is something about mary, nice love story and comedy.,:-
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