Around here, it was summer, then we had All The Rain (sorry, California) and it’s been like chilly early spring ever since. So I’m all about the idea of a Second Chance Summer, except I hope that one sticks around for a least a full week.
This is book one of Jill Shalvis’ new series, Cedar Ridge, and it’s coming out on June 30, 2015.
Also, it’s not actually about goofy meteorology, though that would be kind of fun. This is a second chance at love story between a hero and heroine who had something of a thing 10 years ago. Now she’s back in her hometown, he still lives there, and hello, there, it’s a romance novel!
Here’s the cover copy:
Cedar Ridge, Colorado, is famous for crisp mountain air, clear blue skies, and pine-scented breezes. And it’s the last place Lily Danville wants to be. But she needs a job, and there’s an opening at the hottest resort in her hometown. What has her concerned is the other hot property in Cedar Ridge: Aidan Kincaid-firefighter, rescue worker, and heartbreaker. She never could resist that devastating smile . . .
The Kincaid brothers are as rough and rugged as the Rocky Mountains they call home. Aidan has always done things his own way, by his own rules. And never has he regretted anything more than letting Lily walk out of his life ten years ago. If anyone has ever been in need of rescuing, she has. What she needs more than anything are long hikes, slow dances, and sizzling kisses. But that can only happen if he can get her to give Cedar Ridge-and this bad boy-a second chance . . .
AND I also have an excerpt from the book – and it’s kind of long, so I’m dropping it inside the spoiler tag so you can click to read it if you like, and skip it if you don’t. There’s kissing inside, though, as a heads up.
She took a step back and came up against the wall.
This didn’t stop him. He kept his forward momentum until they were toe to toe. And then while she was still standing there a little dumbfounded and also something else, something that felt uncomfortably close to sheer, unadulterated lust, he put his hands on the wall on either side of her head.
This both escalated her heart rate and stopped her lungs from operating. “Um—”
“You had your chance to tell me what’s wrong with you,” he said. “You passed. Now I’m going to tell you what’s wrong with me.”
Oh, God. Talking would be a bad idea. As for a good idea, she had only one, and before she could consider the consequences, she gripped his shirt, hauled him down, and kissed him.
He stilled for a single beat and then got on board quick, pulling her in, sinking a hand into her hair to tilt her head to the angle he wanted, and taking over the kiss.
The next thing she was aware of was the sound of her own aroused moan, and she jerked free.
The corner of his mouth quirked. “Did you just kiss me to shut me up?” he asked.
She blew out a sigh. “It made a lot more sense in my head.”
He grinned, one of those really great grins that made something low in her belly quiver.
Needing some space, she pushed him, even though her instincts were telling her to pull him in tighter instead of pushing him away.
“Back to what’s wrong with me,” he said, still looking amused. “It’s you.”
She opened her mouth to say something, but he set a finger against her lips. “My turn,” he said, and lowered his head and kissed her.
And oh. Oh, damn… There were some men who just knew how to kiss, the kind of kiss that could send a woman reeling. The kind of kiss that could take away problems and awareness and…and everything. The kind of kiss that could shatter her into a trillion little pieces. The kind of kiss that somehow both calmed her body and soul even as it wound her up for more.
Aidan was that kind of kisser. Shocking, really, to also realize that in between their first kiss all those years ago to now, that there’d been nothing else like it for her.
I have 10 digital ARCs and 3 paper ARCs to give away. Would you like one? Behold! Widgets!
Standard disclaimers apply: we’re not being compensated for this giveaway. Void where prohibited. Open to international residents were permitted by applicable law. Must be over 18 and ready to read about summer during summer to win, unless you’re in the southern hemisphere, in which case it’s the opposite. There’s readers thirsty in Atlanta, but there’s beer in Texarkana. Use caution when opening books, as loss of time and chore accomplishment may occur. Widgets will close at midnight on 11 June 2015. Winners will be chosen at random on Friday 12 June 2015 and will be announced same day.
Please contact me if you have trouble with the widgets below, k? Good luck and thank you to Jill Shalvis for the ARCs!
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We got all the rain, but instead of going cloudy & chilly it got all cloudy, hot and muggy. It feels like it’s already 80 outside. But I’ll take it along with new Jill Shalvis.
For a minute, I thought it would actually be about a goofy meteorologist, like my dh, which would be totally cool. However, a hot firefighter/rescue guy will also do nicely.
I’m a sucker for second chance romances, so count me in. I’d also like a second chance at Spring as I spent most of the past couple of months dealing with health issues and recovering from surgery. My flower garden is out of control! But it is pretty in a wild way.
Jill Shalvis writes some lovely books! This one sounds good, too.
I love everything that she writes and am excited for this new series.
I’m so happy she moved away from Lucky Harbor!
I’m in Texas. I think the rest of the country knows we got all the rain. It was pretty much one gloomy day after another for two months so I’m not even mad that we’re hitting mid-90s with high humidity. My garden can finally bloom!
Also, I loved the other Jill Shalvis books y’all featured on a podcast forever ago, so I know I’m going to give these books a whirl. I’m a sucker for strong, outdoorsy types and second chance romances. 😉
Jill Shalvis always aces her stories. Would love the ARC!
It was chilly last week in DC, which was weird, but better than being crazy hot and humid. I’m looking forward to Jill Shalvis not in Lucky Cove.
Lots of rain in Maryland! But once it stopped, it was hot! Thanks for the giveaway!
We did get rain in Texas, but now I would like a little more. I know. That’s greedy, but still.
I love Jill Shalvis. And from your description I’d say we live in the same general region!
I’m in south Florida so the weather pretty much changes every minute. Right now, it’s hot and rainy, which is the usual for this time of year. Excited about the new Jill Shalvis series!
I love Jill Shalvis. I buy each new book on release day and haven’t been disappointed in her stories.
Her heroes are men you want to fall in love with 🙂
Always love Jill Shalvis!
Second chance romance? Small town? Hot guy? Bad boy? And a Jill Shalvis novel?! Sign me up! I’m definitely reading this one.
Thanks for the giveaway.