Today’s page
December 21, 2012 | Filed under: Stuff
What I worked on today:
She did her best to appear as though she hadn’t just been sitting in an interrogation room for hours being questioned about a crime she hadn’t committed. But as it turned out, the pretense was far too much for her overloaded emotions, and she closed her eyes, trying to disappear into the seat. If she disappeared, then he couldn’t see her fall apart.
“You okay?” he asked.
Her throat tightened further, and she shook her head. Nope. Not okay. Not even close. “Don’t,” she said.
“Don’t what?”
“Don’t be nice to me right now. I’ll lose it.”
With surprising gentleness, he pushed the hair from her face, then clicked open her seatbelt.
It was all the invitation she was going to get, and all the invitation she needed. Turning to him, she burrowed in as steady, strong arms closed around her. He stroked a hand down her back, and she pressed her face into the crook of his neck, soaking in the warm comfort he offered.
It was the safest and most secure she’d felt in far too long and she wasn’t sure she was going to be able to let go.“Ali.”
Afraid he was going to pull away before she was done soaking him in, she squirmed a little closer. “Please not yet.”
He tightened his grip. “It’s okay. I’ve got you.”
Thank God. For just this one second, someone had her.
It’s a page from IT HAD TO BE YOU.
Yes, I’m a mean tease. But you can preorder if you are so inclined. 
Posted by Jill @ 4:30 am | Make a Comment
Lisa B says:
In a word…Awesome! lol
Lisa B
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 4:33 amLiza says:
May is way too far away! Can’t wait!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 4:39 amSharon says:
On my must READ list!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 4:53 amPatoct says:
Sounds good. And you look very nice today. LOL.
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 5:33 amCheri says:
Eeeeeeeeeeeeekk!!!!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 5:45 amSandi in OH says:
It will be difficult to wait but I have 40 books on my Kindle to read. That should make the time go a little faster.
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 6:45 amJudy F says:
oh you tease you… love it
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 6:52 amMarcieR says:
And we don’t even get a shot of a half-naked man along with the teaser.
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 6:57 amGwen says:
oh you are so mean! How long do we have to wait for this one?
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:00 amMaryAnne says:
That was so good and a big tease. Felt her pain and his strength in a few short paragraphs. This one’s going to be another great one.
BTW…if today is Armagedden, wouldn’t pre-ordering be fruitless
Only kidding…will pre-order right away…and also wouldn’t want to miss my b’day tomorrow
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:04 amMary W says:
I cannot wait for this to come out!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:05 amAudri Cox says:
Yay…Cant wait!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:27 amJersey Lou says:
You’re killing me! Sounds really good – can’t wait!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:32 amTawnya says:
Love love love! Cannot wait to read!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:39 amJudy says:
One word: “WOW”.
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:43 amTraci says:
I love me some steady, strong arms. Can’t wait for more Lucky Harbor!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:45 amMichelle says:
OK… That was just mean… I was thinking OMG I have to go out and find this book! And now I have to wait 
Can’t wait for it to come out!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:49 amPam F says:
Nice
Maybe I will have a chance to read if we get as much snow as they are saying…..have to start my Jill Shalvis electronic TBR collection on my Kindle 
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:50 amCarol Opalinski says:
You big meanie!! I am dying here. May can’t get here soon enough!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 7:55 amDonna Michaels says:
Thank you for such a wonderful sneak peek!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 8:03 amAngie says:
Can’t wait!!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 8:06 amLisa A. says:
Wow, that is so mean it is almost grinch like! Can’t wait to read it:)
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 8:13 amDiane Engelhardt says:
So excited!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 8:20 amCris says:
I’ve had it on pre-order since the second it became available on Amazon.
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 8:48 amDeb Buxton says:
Can’t wait!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 8:52 amlibrarypat says:
Good work. This is going to be a good book.
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 9:10 amKathryn S. says:
Counting the days until this comes out!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 9:32 amLisa says:
LOVE IT! Can’t wait until spring!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 9:39 amSue Peace says:
Can’t wait!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 10:14 amGlittergirl says:
YOU HAVE A GIFT
I’m so glad I found you. I’m in process of collecting most of your back list. I love your writer’s voice and you such me right in. THANK YOU
MERRY CHRISTMAS !
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 10:51 amKelly S says:
So where do I order the man with strong arms to ‘get’ me?
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pmJen D. says:
Awwww! Can’t wait for this book.
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 1:06 pmDonna M says:
I will be looking forward to this!
Enjoy the weekend. Are you snowed in?
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 1:09 pmCarrie says:
Love it!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 1:39 pmtresa says:
okey dokey it is preordered !!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 2:13 pmjulie says:
oh oh oh SO cant wait!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 2:17 pmAshley E. says:
May is too far away!! Can’t wait LOVE the Lucky Harbor books!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 3:02 pmMarcy says:
OMGosh! You expect me to wait 6 whole months for this book?!?
That’s just cruel. *sigh* But I’ll wait and then get it ASAP because it’s your book, Jill.
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 3:17 pmMerilee says:
LOVING it!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 4:45 pmQuilt Lady says:
Sounds fabulous!!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 5:00 pmEileen A-W says:
You mean I have to wait until May for more?!? No fair!!!
Posted on December 21st, 2012 at 6:51 pmLisa Pfeffer says:
WOW! With just a few paragraphs you slay me
Posted on December 22nd, 2012 at 6:18 amMaggie says:
You do good work.
Posted on December 22nd, 2012 at 12:47 pmKendra says:
OMG, I buy all your books in paperback from Book Depository so thought I’d be spared the extra spend for a few months. But I can pre-order it there too! My poor, poor wallet just turned grey (Christmas is a shocking time of year).
And as for why I don’t order on Kindle, I’m not sure we could get it in NZ anyway (we’re out of the geographic region for Mia’s book), and worse, if I buy a book I love, love, LOVE on Kindle then I have to buy it in paper form to go on my bookshelf. You don’t want to know how many books I’ve bought twice (sigh)…
Since I’ll love yours anyway, I’m cutting the Kindle out.
Posted on December 22nd, 2012 at 12:51 pmBrenda says:
I just came across Simply Irresistible several days ago and just loved it! Thank you
Can’t wait to read the rest of Lucky Harbor books. The spring won’t be so far away that way lol!
Posted on December 22nd, 2012 at 2:29 pmSharlene Wegner says:
Thanks for the sneak preview! Happy Holidays!
Posted on December 22nd, 2012 at 6:20 pmKai W. says:
The book cover on the book is so wonderful. Could hardly wait for the book to be out.
Merry Christmas
Posted on December 22nd, 2012 at 7:25 pmStephanie G says:
Aww man, it’s so far away! Hurry up and get here spring!
Posted on December 23rd, 2012 at 1:44 ammarie says:
oh ♥♥♥
Posted on December 28th, 2012 at 8:08 amLes says:
May seems soooooooo far AWAY!!!! Seriously contemplating running away from my life to Lucky Harbor. They sure seem to grow them “right” out there, wonder if my Alpha Male would mind a little holiday? haha
Posted on January 11th, 2013 at 8:25 am