Double Play tidbits
February 27, 2009 | Filed under: Stuff
I know I’ve already posted this cover but I thought maybe it bore repeating . . .
The book comes out in July and nearly killed me.
Okay, not really.
But sort of.
See, I agreed to write a professional sport’s hero, specifically a major league baseball player, and then had to take a crash course in the world of baseball.
It was worth it. I met some amazing people, all willing to help to me with whatever I needed (more on that, and all the people I met, coming soon).
Here’s an excerpt:
Holly flew backward and hit the ground hard enough to rattle every thought right out of her head. She lay still on the prickly crabgrass, listening to the creek beat up the rocks as she took mental stock. Arms? Still in place.
Legs? Also still in place.
Her head? Not quite sure–
“Did we kill her?” came the horrified ten year old whisper.
“Back up, guys.” This was Pace’s low, calm voice. “Give her some room to breathe.”
“Are you sure she’s breathing? Pace, give her CPR!” Chipper said urgently. “Hurry!”
Holly had the strongest urge to keep still just to see if he’d really do it, but her body wouldn’t play along, because what if there were ants on the grass? Plus she could feel her hair was a complete mess again, and worse, it was entirely possible that her skirt had flown up. She opened her eyes and locked gazes with Pace, his dark with all sorts of things, with concern leading the pack. His hair was windblown and tousled, and he was frowning, and . . . and she had to admit, he sure was something to look at, even with all that bad attitude.
“Anyone have a sweatshirt?” he asked over his shoulder.
When everyone just shook their heads, he unbuttoned his shirt, and oh good Lord, shrugged out of it, bunching it up to slip beneath her head like a pillow.
Don’t look at him, she told herself. Don’t look—
She looked.
Sweet Jesus.
Smooth tanned skin. Hard sinew. And those shoulders were broad enough to block the sun from piercing her eyes. And then there were those six-pack abs . . .
“CPR?” he asked politely with a hint of irony, the lean, carved lines of his face making him look incredibly tough, and incredibly handsome.
Yes, please, she thought. “Don’t even think about it.”
“You about done napping then?”
Hope it appeals to ya, and that I’ve enticed you to preorder here . . . 
Posted by Jill @ 1:00 am | Make a Comment
Judy F says:
OH it sure does. Can’t wait to read it.
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 3:54 amStacy ~ says:
Well, personally I didn’t need any further enticement, but if you want to post excerpts anyway, I won’t stop you. Sounds just fabulous!
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 4:19 amAndey says:
Droool…
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 5:21 amCindy in VA says:
Ah, there’s nothing like reading about a hot hunky hero while eating your mini-wheats :yes:
Cindy in VA
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 5:22 amtrish c says:
Can’t wait. Keep those excerpts coming! We all need something to look forward to.
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 5:27 amLisa Freeman says:
July sure seems like its farrrrrrrrrrrrrrr away!
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 6:33 amLiza says:
You can put up the cover as many times as you want! I can’t wait to read Double Play…July is just so far away.
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 6:44 amLaurie says:
Another winner . . . guarandamnteed!!
Have a great weekend!
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 6:56 amMelinda says:
Can’t wait.
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 7:02 amTabitha says:
:bananadance: Yes yes, I do want.
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 7:13 amDee B. says:
Jill, this was cruel, how are we to wait until July? I want it now. Thank you for all your hard work so that we may enjoy ourselves.
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 7:21 amAshley says:
Most definately! Totally can’t wait to get a copy! However, the title could have been placed a little higher up on the cover :wigglebrow:
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 7:47 amRobin says:
You know I love baseball, so I absolutely cannot wait!! Loved that excerpt!
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 8:37 amlimecello says:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OMG JILL! I so want this book now! And you’re cruel to taunt us so :X
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 8:45 amI love sports heroes. I just do. eeeee.
sls-rainey says:
July? I need to work on a time travel machine. I know authors need time to write and publish and all that, but when I read a book in a night and have to wait for the next…. or some cruel, sneaky author forces me to read an excerpt…
:wall:
I guess I’ll survive
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 9:02 amSusan says:
I know I would have accepted the CPR! :wigglebrow:
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 9:08 amAllie says:
Can’t wait for this one. It’s on my list to preorder as soon as B&N has it available for ordering.
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 9:23 amabby says:
Love the cover, and love the excerpt! It’s two of my favorite things together… romance stories and sports! hehe
And also, I finished reading Instant Attraction last night. Loved it! :thumbsup: I’m really looking forward to Stone’s book! Do you by chance have an idea when TJ’s book will come out? And I just noticed DP and IG are both coming out in July! How exciting! July can’t come soon enough! lol
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 9:48 amKarin says:
Sounds great!
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 11:18 amDonna M says:
Baseball is not a game I love but I can’t wait to read Double Play. After reading that teaser it is unfair that we have to wait until July!!
Have a great weekend Everyone.
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 12:05 pmBrandy says:
July can not come soon enough!
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 2:29 pmSonyaM says:
Enticing excerpt and your book cover is perfect. I have always maintain that baseball pants were the one uniform designed by and for women!
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 2:32 pmkh says:
nice baseball seasoncoming up and this wow nice my favorites things. :bananadance: :thumbsup:
Posted on February 27th, 2009 at 10:52 pmPat L. says:
Yes, you have re-enticed me. Love baseball; so definitely will be getting this one. The cover aint bad either.
Posted on February 28th, 2009 at 5:26 amKathrin says:
After reading this excerpt I’m even happier I pre-ordered this one (I even pre-ordered it before reading the excerpt)
Posted on March 15th, 2009 at 12:07 pm