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Save the Contemporary: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis

by SB Sarah | January 19, 2009 | Monday at 3:00 pm | 266 Comments

Book Cover Here’s the deal: we dig this book. We dig this book like damn and whoa, and we think you will too. And yet, so many people say the contemporary romance is a dying breed. So, in order to spread the word and the opportunity to read it we’re doing a multi-level giveaway in tandem with our reviews of Instant Attraction

Part the First: free books! Leave a comment and you’re automatically entered to win a copy. We each have 5 paper copies of the book give away, so drop a word here and at Dear Author and double your chances. Comments will be open for 24 hours starting now.

Second: Spread the Word! Below is a Sprout widget about our campaign, and a simpler animated graphic. Right-click-and-save the graphic, or grab the Sprout for yourself, and put it on your site. Let us know that you’ve done so .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), and you’ll be entered to win a copy of the book, plus a Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder. ETA: Deadline is midnight CST Sunday, 25 January.

Spread the word, let us know, and you’re entered to win. That’s it.

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The Spread the Word winner will be announced in 1 week, so tune in on Monday 26 January to see who wins a book and a really kickass video camera in our quest to Save the Contemporary.

Why? Because if there’s one thing that makes us sad, it’s the idea of contemporary romance dying out. So spread the word, buy a contemporary, and save the world.

Filed: Cross-Blog Debate: Smart Bitches and Dear Author, General Bitching, Save the Contemporary

Tagged: kensington, dearauthor, dear author, contemporary

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  1. m3t said on 01.19.09 at 03:40 PM • [comment link]

    I’m attracted to the Contemporary.  Reading a book, saving the world.

  2. Chani said on 01.19.09 at 03:50 PM • [comment link]

    I have never read a Jill Shalvis novel, but based on the good vibes here and at Dear Author, have placed her on my wish list on ‘read it swap it’ (my new best friend).

    Please enter me in the random draw!

  3. Elizabeth Wadsworth said on 01.19.09 at 04:04 PM • [comment link]

    Please enter me in your drawing for a free book!

  4. Lori S. said on 01.19.09 at 04:17 PM • [comment link]

    Ooooh!  Hot damn, sign my ass up!

  5. bookfiend said on 01.19.09 at 04:19 PM • [comment link]

    Sounds like an interesting read.  Would love to win a copy!

  6. Patty H. said on 01.19.09 at 04:30 PM • [comment link]

    Your review makes me want this!  Spread the love!

  7. BethC said on 01.19.09 at 04:31 PM • [comment link]

    Sounds very enjoyable.  I want.

  8. Michelle B said on 01.19.09 at 04:32 PM • [comment link]

    This sounds like a great book and I love Jill Shalvis.  Please enter me!

  9. Rae said on 01.19.09 at 04:44 PM • [comment link]

    your review makes it look good for a read!

  10. KarenT said on 01.19.09 at 04:44 PM • [comment link]

    Contemporaries are my favorites.  I am not much for historical.  Sign me up.

  11. Jodie said on 01.19.09 at 04:46 PM • [comment link]

    OOOOOH pretty please? i reckon we need to get some SAVE the CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE tshirts :D

  12. Cate said on 01.19.09 at 04:49 PM • [comment link]

    I love free books la la la la la

  13. Allison said on 01.19.09 at 04:53 PM • [comment link]

    Your review made this sound wonderful, I’d love to have the chance to win a copy!

  14. Andieg said on 01.19.09 at 04:53 PM • [comment link]

    This sounds like a great book - heck, any book that can get a reviewer to google skiing lessons out of the blue is an awesome book!  Please sign me up for the free copy giveaway.  I’m always in the market for a good story.

  15. Susan G said on 01.19.09 at 04:56 PM • [comment link]

    Jill Shalvis has a new book?!? I love this author!

  16. Jenna said on 01.19.09 at 05:06 PM • [comment link]

    I’d love to read this—I was so disappointed when I trooped off to Amazon and realized that (a) it wasn’t out yet and (b) didn’t seem to have an ebook version. I need instant gratification!

  17. Rhian said on 01.19.09 at 05:09 PM • [comment link]

    I recently read and loved ‘Get a Clue’ by Jill Shalvis, and based on that one book I’d like to read her whole back catalogue. Please sign me up! :)

  18. Stelly said on 01.19.09 at 05:10 PM • [comment link]

    Please sign me up.  :)  It sounds like a great read from your review.

  19. Marilyn said on 01.19.09 at 05:15 PM • [comment link]

    I love the contemporary, please don’t die.

  20. Sylvia L. said on 01.19.09 at 05:23 PM • [comment link]

    Sounds great! Do you send to Europe, too? :)

  21. stacy said on 01.19.09 at 05:24 PM • [comment link]

    Free book?!  I love free books….  Sign me up!

  22. Lori Ann said on 01.19.09 at 05:29 PM • [comment link]

    Please enter me! I think this book sounds awesome.

  23. closetcrafter said on 01.19.09 at 05:31 PM • [comment link]

    Contemporaries definitely have a place among romances. I need them as a foil to historicals and paranormal. And because the dialogue isn’t limited by vernacular, the characters can let er rrip!!  And who doesn’t like Jill Shalvis.  Really

  24. Rita said on 01.19.09 at 05:36 PM • [comment link]

    I got so excited when I saw the great review that I immediately hopped on Amazon in hopes of downloading it…so sad to see it hasn’t released yet!

    Please count me in on the contest!

  25. Cassie said on 01.19.09 at 05:37 PM • [comment link]

    I love contemporaries, but since I read mostly m/m, they’re in a different category. 

    I guess I need to read more regular contemporaries…

    (my word was believe64…seems appropriate)

  26. Val said on 01.19.09 at 05:44 PM • [comment link]

    Free books = happy Monday.

    Found34 - If I find 34 more new authors I’ll be able to make it through that vacation with family. So keep bringin’ em!

  27. Chris said on 01.19.09 at 05:44 PM • [comment link]

    Go, contemporaries! (Although I have to ‘fess up to reading mostly paranormal…)

  28. Eyre said on 01.19.09 at 05:45 PM • [comment link]

    I’ve never read a Jill Shalvis novel.  It sounds great!  I love contemporaries, but like Cassie, I’ve been reading more MM lately.

  29. Amy Lynn said on 01.19.09 at 05:57 PM • [comment link]

    I’m all for saving the contemporaries.  One of the best books I’ve read all year was a contemporary.

    Somehow, for me, getting a man out of his jeans is so much better than getting him out of his breeches!!!!

  30. JewelTones said on 01.19.09 at 05:57 PM • [comment link]

    Love Jill Shalvis!  I’m so glad to see she has another book out, and I love this contest!  As a writer, contemporary is my favorite genre.  I love to read it and write it.  So the idea of it “vanishing” irritates and saddens me.  :(  They said the same thing at some point about western romances, historicals and even paranormal at one point and those came back strong.  Contemporaries just need some kind of packaging beyond cutsey covers.  They’ll find it.  I have faith.  :)  Goooooo Contemporaries!

  31. Vicki said on 01.19.09 at 05:59 PM • [comment link]

    Oooh, please. It looks interesting/fun/contemporary. Send a little love my way….

  32. Emily M. said on 01.19.09 at 06:00 PM • [comment link]

    I really hope contemporary romance doesn’t go anywhere. I love it.

  33. Frannie said on 01.19.09 at 06:03 PM • [comment link]

    I love contemporaries and Jill Shalvis is one of my favourites.  Her dialogue is so clever and her heroes are yummy.  I’d LOVE to win a copy of this book (but Jill, if you’re reading comments, I’ll buy it for sure if I don’t!).

  34. Melissandre said on 01.19.09 at 06:06 PM • [comment link]

    Well, I love me some historicals, but I also love me some free literature.  Sign me up!

  35. Margay said on 01.19.09 at 06:06 PM • [comment link]

    This is one of the books on my ever-expanding to be read pile!
    Margay

  36. aninsomniac said on 01.19.09 at 06:09 PM • [comment link]

    Free book, yes plz!

    -anin

  37. hollygee said on 01.19.09 at 06:09 PM • [comment link]

    I went directly from your review to order other Shalvis books. I’d love this one, too.

  38. Amy said on 01.19.09 at 06:10 PM • [comment link]

    ooohhh . . . love Jill Shalvis!

    keeping fingers crossed!

  39. Elizabeth said on 01.19.09 at 06:11 PM • [comment link]

    Free book and camera? I’m in.

  40. Gail said on 01.19.09 at 06:12 PM • [comment link]

    Into the hat with my name please.

  41. krsylu said on 01.19.09 at 06:12 PM • [comment link]

    Here I am again, begging.
    prettypleasewithwhippedcreamandcherriesontop?

  42. Becky Ann said on 01.19.09 at 06:16 PM • [comment link]

    Love Jill Shalvis!

  43. rd2129 said on 01.19.09 at 06:17 PM • [comment link]

    Can’t pass up the chance for a free book!

  44. ms bookjunkie said on 01.19.09 at 06:19 PM • [comment link]

    I’m always happy to save the contemporary. Or read a book. Anytime.

  45. Shabs said on 01.19.09 at 06:20 PM • [comment link]

    Here’s hoping especially as I’m not known for my winning ways.

  46. schwartzie said on 01.19.09 at 06:25 PM • [comment link]

    I just recently found the fabulousness of contemporary trashy books, and I have to say, I love them!  Actually, the book that I’m reading is a contemporary.  I would love to get a free copy of this book!

  47. Cheryl McInnis said on 01.19.09 at 06:25 PM • [comment link]

    Jill Shalvis is great. Thanks for the chance to win!

  48. Kismet said on 01.19.09 at 06:26 PM • [comment link]

    Please, please, please pick me. I want knew books but my wallet is telling me no :(

  49. Sarah L said on 01.19.09 at 06:27 PM • [comment link]

    mememe?

  50. KarenF said on 01.19.09 at 06:27 PM • [comment link]

    Sounds like a great read ... I’m in!

  51. Monatami said on 01.19.09 at 06:28 PM • [comment link]

    Wow. I thought it was dying too, but if ya’ll like it, its probably worth it!

  52. Tera Kleinfelter said on 01.19.09 at 06:31 PM • [comment link]

    I’m all about saving the contemporary romance. =)

  53. KeriM said on 01.19.09 at 06:34 PM • [comment link]

    Oh please sign me up!

  54. Jessica said on 01.19.09 at 06:39 PM • [comment link]

    it’s fabulous to find a chance to win a free book first thing in the morning.
    Thanks, Smart Bitches!

  55. Kristie said on 01.19.09 at 06:48 PM • [comment link]

    Please put me in.

  56. Spider said on 01.19.09 at 06:56 PM • [comment link]

    Please enter me!  (I hope this doesn’t double post; I got an error the first time.)  :D

  57. Laura K. Curtis said on 01.19.09 at 06:58 PM • [comment link]

    Ooooh, new Jill Shalvis!  I can’t wait…sign me up!

  58. Rachel said on 01.19.09 at 07:00 PM • [comment link]

    ooh, please sign me up!

  59. rebyj said on 01.19.09 at 07:02 PM • [comment link]

    After the awesome Victoria Dahl rec a few months ago I trust your taste on contemporaries, I’ll read this for sure. I’m in!

  60. December said on 01.19.09 at 07:09 PM • [comment link]

    sounds like a great read!

  61. snarkhunter said on 01.19.09 at 07:13 PM • [comment link]

    Booooook. Want book. :D

  62. Bonnie L. said on 01.19.09 at 07:17 PM • [comment link]

    I love me a good contemporary, so count me in.

  63. Librarylass said on 01.19.09 at 07:19 PM • [comment link]

    A “Save the contemporary” tee sounds awesome (re: Jodie).  I have a theory that I get 10% more tips at my bartending job if guys can “read” my chest.  More if they can actually comment on what I’m wearing.  That shirt would certainly generate conversation.  A bonus would be if I actually won the book that it referenced!

  64. An Goris said on 01.19.09 at 07:26 PM • [comment link]

    sign me up! I love free books and your review is promising :)

  65. Farscapegirl said on 01.19.09 at 07:38 PM • [comment link]

    LOL Ok now I have to jump in on this happy band wagon…. I’m all for saving stuff, whales, monkeys, contemporary books. Whatever. Just hand me a placard and wave me to where I’m to stand and I will be there.
    Oh wait this is the internet, ok now I feel slightly useless, here I am willing to endure snow and freezing winds for the cause and I’m left just writing this goofy message on a board.
    Hope my sincerity rings true, hope you know I fully appreciate what an endangered breed this contemporary romance book represents. I wouldn’t want the whole species to go extinct just because bloodsuckers and shape-shifters have taken over the world with there well thought out campaign of gore and biting being the new sexiest thing. Now that’s HOT. Ooops I mean, bad vamp, down dog, let the regular Joe humans have a fighting chance here!

    Well count me in in the quest to re-establish regular humane males back to the forerunner in romance!  Grrr get me a Sugar Daddy, um I mean, Go sexy contemporary romance, Go!

  66. Dark Puck said on 01.19.09 at 07:39 PM • [comment link]

    Free book?  Why the hell not?

  67. Aemelia said on 01.19.09 at 07:40 PM • [comment link]

    whoo-hooo free books….and one that sound so good!

  68. Karen said on 01.19.09 at 07:45 PM • [comment link]

    Just bought two contemp romances in the last week….but not this one.  Would love to check it out.

  69. Lori said on 01.19.09 at 07:48 PM • [comment link]

    Sign me up.  The one Jill Shalvis book I read was seriously bad, but bad in a way that made me think I might like other things by her.  A free book would be an excellent way to test that theory.

  70. Summer said on 01.19.09 at 07:52 PM • [comment link]

    Hooray for contests!  Hooray for free books!  :)

  71. Maya M. said on 01.19.09 at 07:53 PM • [comment link]

    The cover does nothing for me (repeat:  NOTHING) but I can’t resist any novel that promises laughs.

  72. Jess said on 01.19.09 at 07:55 PM • [comment link]

    Oh, yes please! Your last contemporary recommendation was fantastic read so am definitely going to have to grab this one now.

  73. Jenyfer Matthews said on 01.19.09 at 08:11 PM • [comment link]

    I’d love to read a book that you love like “damn and whoa”. Sign me up.

    (PS - I was going to say “Enter me” but that sounds a bit rude :)

  74. rigmarole said on 01.19.09 at 08:14 PM • [comment link]

    Sign me up, plz!

  75. Collette said on 01.19.09 at 08:15 PM • [comment link]

    I already like her stuff and charming?  I’m up for charming.

  76. Diana said on 01.19.09 at 08:17 PM • [comment link]

    Free! :)  It sounds good…

  77. jessica said on 01.19.09 at 08:18 PM • [comment link]

    I want to win! 

    I really enjoyed Karen Hawkins new contemporary, although I LOVE her historicals—but I don’t read that many contemp’s.

  78. Eunice said on 01.19.09 at 08:18 PM • [comment link]

    *excited hand raising* Oh! Oh! Me! Pick me!

  79. Rexe said on 01.19.09 at 08:24 PM • [comment link]

    You guys keep convincing me to read more Contemporaries.  There goes my wallet. ^___^

  80. Brook said on 01.19.09 at 08:29 PM • [comment link]

    Me! I’d like to enter the random drawing for Instant Attraction.

  81. Kelly W. said on 01.19.09 at 08:39 PM • [comment link]

    Love contemporary romance.  Sign me up!

  82. Natasha Armstrong said on 01.19.09 at 08:40 PM • [comment link]

    HI!! This book is so on my to buy list!!!  It would be fantastic if I won it! ;) lol
    THANKS!

  83. Becky said on 01.19.09 at 08:43 PM • [comment link]

    The review sounds good, sign me up!

  84. Melissa said on 01.19.09 at 08:47 PM • [comment link]

    sign me up…but if you don’t pick me it is already on my list to buy on January 27!

  85. pumpkin said on 01.19.09 at 08:49 PM • [comment link]

    If I don’t win, it’s going on my library request list.  Love the NYPL! and the site!

  86. ev said on 01.19.09 at 08:50 PM • [comment link]

    I give up trying to paste anything widget or otherwise to facebook or myspace. I just can’t do it.
    Otherwise I would be happy to cause I would really like to win. but since the kid who used to do this is no longer here and instead of showing me how would just do it like Speedy Gonzales, I am still not able to figure it out.

    Being old is a bitch sometimes.

  87. Samantha said on 01.19.09 at 08:52 PM • [comment link]

    Oh! I am still so happy that you guys are promoting the Contemporary! :)

  88. Rachel D said on 01.19.09 at 08:57 PM • [comment link]

    I kind of gave up on contemporaries because it seemed like they were all about cowboys, cops, millionaires, and girls who like shoes way, way more than I do. Basically I seemed to relate more to the characters in historicals.  But that was years ago and I am sufficiently intrigued by the recommendations that I am currently waiting for “Talk Me Down” to arrive from Amazon.  So maybe I will have to be giving the genera another shot.

  89. appomattoxco said on 01.19.09 at 09:00 PM • [comment link]

    I want one.

  90. Julianna said on 01.19.09 at 09:08 PM • [comment link]

    Add my name, please!

  91. Jan said on 01.19.09 at 09:10 PM • [comment link]

    I haven’t read anything by Jill Shalvis before, but your review of the book makes it sound like something I would like to read. I’ve added it to my list of books to read.

  92. Sarah said on 01.19.09 at 09:10 PM • [comment link]

    Save the contemporary, save the world. Sign me up!

  93. CantateForever said on 01.19.09 at 09:11 PM • [comment link]

    If I can’t score one of the freebies, this book is definitely going on my Amazon list for that magical day in the future when I haz moneyz.

  94. CherylHC said on 01.19.09 at 09:18 PM • [comment link]

    I love to read contemporaries, and I have had my eye on this book since I first heard about it.  Please enter me in the drawing.

  95. KristenMary said on 01.19.09 at 09:19 PM • [comment link]

    Count me in. I just read your review and it shounds like a great book.

  96. Dee said on 01.19.09 at 09:22 PM • [comment link]

    Woo~ Everybody loves a good free book. <3

  97. Julie said on 01.19.09 at 09:25 PM • [comment link]

    Oh pick me! The book sounds yummy!

  98. SamG said on 01.19.09 at 09:26 PM • [comment link]

    I’m always up for winning books.  Thanks for the opportunity.

    Sam

  99. Angie G said on 01.19.09 at 09:34 PM • [comment link]

    The review sounds great and I really like Jill Shalvis.  I’d love to read it!  Thanks for this opportunity.  :)

    Angie

  100. Jennie M. said on 01.19.09 at 09:36 PM • [comment link]

    I love these “Save the contemporaries” contests. I’m a big fan of contemporary romances and this book sounds great. Sign me up! :)

  101. Lil' Deviant said on 01.19.09 at 09:42 PM • [comment link]

    *waves sign saying*
    Save Contemporaries!!

  102. Tili said on 01.19.09 at 09:44 PM • [comment link]

    Put me on the list to win a copy!

  103. Brenda Bradshaw said on 01.19.09 at 09:59 PM • [comment link]

    Definitely save the contemporaries! It’s what I write!

  104. Linnet said on 01.19.09 at 09:59 PM • [comment link]

    It’s a long list but add me in too!

  105. Yvette Davis said on 01.19.09 at 10:06 PM • [comment link]

    Contemporary: the new paranormal.

    Yeah, sign me up!

  106. MarilynS said on 01.19.09 at 10:07 PM • [comment link]

    I’m a huge contemporary fan and let me tell you while on a cruise I met a woman with that camera & it’s great!

  107. Kathy said on 01.19.09 at 10:15 PM • [comment link]

    I’ve never read Jill Shalvis, but I’m now going on a hunt for some of her books.  Please sign me up for the book giveaway - if not a winner I’ll still buy the book!  Sounds wonderful.

  108. Cheryl S. said on 01.19.09 at 10:19 PM • [comment link]

    Can’t get enough of Jill’s writing.  Please put me in for a chance at this book.

  109. Marita said on 01.19.09 at 10:19 PM • [comment link]

    Yay, can I have a free book please?

  110. Meggrs said on 01.19.09 at 10:23 PM • [comment link]

    It sounds like Shalvis has a good group of fans, and this is a great opportunity for her to gain even more. Please enter me for one of the copies!

  111. Sticky said on 01.19.09 at 10:23 PM • [comment link]

    Pick me!

    Good Lord I love a free book!  Not to mention a free Flip…

    goody, goody

  112. hanne said on 01.19.09 at 10:26 PM • [comment link]

    I’m in! :)

  113. Susan C said on 01.19.09 at 10:33 PM • [comment link]

    I’ve never read a book by Jill Shalvis that I haven’t loved. I would love a copy of Instant Attraction!

  114. Rebecca Hb. said on 01.19.09 at 10:34 PM • [comment link]

    *reads the Amazon description* Okay, that sounds totally nomsome.

    Keyword: several69. One can only hope.

  115. Lori said on 01.19.09 at 10:35 PM • [comment link]

    I’m such a huge Jill Shalvis fangirl. Dying ti read this one!

  116. Sonja said on 01.19.09 at 10:37 PM • [comment link]

    ooh, pick me, pick me!
    thanks!

  117. Renee said on 01.19.09 at 10:42 PM • [comment link]

    This has been on my TBB booklist! Please put my name in.

  118. HaloKun said on 01.19.09 at 10:45 PM • [comment link]

    Yay!  Books!

  119. Tabitha said on 01.19.09 at 10:46 PM • [comment link]

    Count me in! If I don’t win, I’m still gonna get this book. The reviews have gotten me salivating to read it, ha. Thanks!

  120. Jena said on 01.19.09 at 10:48 PM • [comment link]

    This is on my list too—please pick me! :)

  121. Rachel B said on 01.19.09 at 10:49 PM • [comment link]

    Your review makes this book sound super awesome. I’d love to win a copy!

  122. Delia said on 01.19.09 at 10:49 PM • [comment link]

    I love me some contemporary romances.  Being free makes them even better! :D

    Hah, spam word: pattern56.  Oh, spam words, how did you know I loved knitting so?

  123. Kerry Blaisdell said on 01.19.09 at 10:51 PM • [comment link]

    Hear, hear! Save the contemporary!

  124. Lisa#2 said on 01.19.09 at 10:55 PM • [comment link]

    It’s in my amazon wish list just in case I don’t win!

  125. J Davis said on 01.19.09 at 11:00 PM • [comment link]

    Damn and Woah?

    I’m in.

  126. aliquis said on 01.19.09 at 11:01 PM • [comment link]

    I love contemporary novels - and Jill Shalvis. I try to stop by her blog daily. Save the contemporary!

    [Heh -and my antispam word is “british77” - which is fun because I almost mentioned that my first love/what brought me to romances were historical romances.]

  127. Stephanie Clark said on 01.19.09 at 11:03 PM • [comment link]

    Please pick me! I love Jill Shavis!

  128. kpsr. said on 01.19.09 at 11:08 PM • [comment link]

    not only am i psyched about the possibility of a free book, i’m also really excited to hear about a new (to me) author with more books to go find and read! huzzah!
    i’ll have to see if my mom’s read any of her books. if not, there’s two new readers all because of one review.
    nicely done, bitches.

  129. Mel L. said on 01.19.09 at 11:19 PM • [comment link]

    Just call me Hiro Nakamura.

  130. Jess said on 01.19.09 at 11:25 PM • [comment link]

    Looks good.. and with the smart bitches digging it I know I will too!  Come to mama!

  131. Babs said on 01.19.09 at 11:25 PM • [comment link]

    Ohhhh, want. Really want. So far, your recommendations for contemps have been great—I LOVED “Talk Me Down” and “Flat Out Sexy”!

  132. Brandy said on 01.19.09 at 11:28 PM • [comment link]

    Jill is a fabulous author, please enter me to win a copy of her (has to be) wonderful book! *G*

  133. NancyB said on 01.19.09 at 11:28 PM • [comment link]

    The book sounds great, and the broader goal of saving the contemporary makes it even better.

  134. MerryMey said on 01.19.09 at 11:32 PM • [comment link]

    Looks awesome…

  135. Maureen said on 01.19.09 at 11:33 PM • [comment link]

    This books sounds great and I would love to win it!

  136. Orli said on 01.19.09 at 11:36 PM • [comment link]

    Oooh, free books about sexy times! Please add me to the queue…

  137. Michelle (MG) Braden said on 01.19.09 at 11:36 PM • [comment link]

    Contemporaries rock!  Thanks for wanting to save them :-D

  138. Celia said on 01.19.09 at 11:43 PM • [comment link]

    I am always pro free books!

  139. Stacey P. said on 01.19.09 at 11:43 PM • [comment link]

    Sounds like a good read—count me in!

  140. Lam said on 01.19.09 at 11:46 PM • [comment link]

    I’ve been looking for a good contemporary! I’m in!

  141. mindy said on 01.19.09 at 11:52 PM • [comment link]

    looks like one that will hold my attention thanks for the giveaway

  142. Erica said on 01.19.09 at 11:56 PM • [comment link]

    Thanks for the review!  This one sounds most enjoyable.

  143. Betsy said on 01.19.09 at 11:57 PM • [comment link]

    Me! Me! Me!
    (btw—spam word is head42.  The answer to life, the universe, and everything?  Perhaps!)

  144. SeaGrace said on 01.19.09 at 11:59 PM • [comment link]

    I was a total book snob until I read Crusie’s WTT and fell in love with contemporary romances.  I progressed to historicals, paranormals and every other kind of romance.  Now I’m an equal opportunity reader, but contemporary romance still holds a special place in my heart.

  145. Lisa N. said on 01.20.09 at 12:10 AM • [comment link]

    This sounds like a great book.  I’d love to win a copy!

  146. Christina Brunetti said on 01.20.09 at 12:11 AM • [comment link]

    I would love to read this.

    Thanks

  147. El said on 01.20.09 at 12:14 AM • [comment link]

    Those reviews sure got me curious—I’m in!

  148. willaful said on 01.20.09 at 12:14 AM • [comment link]

    [feebly waves hand in the crowd]

  149. Val Pearson said on 01.20.09 at 12:23 AM • [comment link]

    Good Lord there are a lot of entries!  You know I would love to read this book right?  And you know I am your new best friend right?  I WANNA WIN!

  150. cyclops8 said on 01.20.09 at 12:26 AM • [comment link]

    I’m a fan of Jill’s books and would love to win “Instant Attraction.”

  151. G said on 01.20.09 at 12:29 AM • [comment link]

    I’ll check it out, but I haven’t read a contemporary in quite some time now…

  152. Phyllis said on 01.20.09 at 12:29 AM • [comment link]

    Oh please! I’d love a copy!

  153. theladyferris said on 01.20.09 at 12:37 AM • [comment link]

    Save the contemporary, sod the historical.  No-one does it like Georgette Heyer so stop trying!

  154. Sherry Gibbs said on 01.20.09 at 12:37 AM • [comment link]

    Hey there are still a LOT of us around who love a hot, steamy…a little bit trashy book :) I have one friend that reads them constanly and she is 75 years old haha.

  155. MRS.MOMMYY said on 01.20.09 at 12:38 AM • [comment link]

    sign me up

  156. Anony Miss said on 01.20.09 at 12:40 AM • [comment link]

    Me love free book, like me love cookie.

  157. Sabrina said on 01.20.09 at 12:44 AM • [comment link]

    Thanks for a great chance!

  158. Eva Lynn said on 01.20.09 at 12:45 AM • [comment link]

    The review makes me want to meet the heroine, and by ‘meet’ I mean ‘read’.

    I still wish I knew why my gravatar won’t show up here, though.

  159. Margo said on 01.20.09 at 12:50 AM • [comment link]

    Pick me! Advanced copy! :)

  160. kerry said on 01.20.09 at 12:59 AM • [comment link]

    Please enter me in the drawing!

  161. Kaetrin said on 01.20.09 at 01:01 AM • [comment link]

    Please enter me in the competition too!

  162. Maered said on 01.20.09 at 01:02 AM • [comment link]

    Count me in, please!

  163. Stacy S said on 01.20.09 at 01:02 AM • [comment link]

    I love her books. Would be great to win this.

  164. JennyME said on 01.20.09 at 01:04 AM • [comment link]

    I can’t tell if I think the the guy on the cover is sexy or creepy…luckily I’ve never had that problem with guys in real life. Yeesh!

  165. Crystin said on 01.20.09 at 01:09 AM • [comment link]

    Coming out of lurkdom for a great read. Please, pick me!!!

  166. Pat L. said on 01.20.09 at 01:16 AM • [comment link]

    I love contemps - that is all I read and I love Jill.  So what is that nonsense I have been hearing that contemporaries are dying?

    And yes, I would love to win Jill’s book. She is a hoot.

  167. Bev Stephans said on 01.20.09 at 01:16 AM • [comment link]

    I’ve never read any of Ms. Shalvis work.  This looks like a good place to start.

  168. Christina Tavener said on 01.20.09 at 01:24 AM • [comment link]

    I love her!! She is one of my auto buys everytime!!!

  169. JanLo said on 01.20.09 at 01:30 AM • [comment link]

    Loved the review and I will read this book and enjoy it. I love tortured heroes and heroines who get their acts together and learn to live and love again.

  170. joykenn said on 01.20.09 at 01:36 AM • [comment link]

    Wow!  You must have struck a cord cause there are LOTS of comments.  Hope I win.  I haven’t read a contemporary in a while.

  171. linda said on 01.20.09 at 01:41 AM • [comment link]

    I loves teh free stuff.  I must be regressing to student days.

    zebra38…well yes in UK sizes ze bra is 38.  What is ze point?

  172. Jennie said on 01.20.09 at 01:49 AM • [comment link]

    I’d love me a free book!

  173. KimberlyD said on 01.20.09 at 02:00 AM • [comment link]

    Ooh me! Free books rock my socks!

  174. Peggy P said on 01.20.09 at 02:06 AM • [comment link]

    Would love to win-

  175. Yvonne said on 01.20.09 at 02:13 AM • [comment link]

    Yay! Contemps Rock

  176. Moth said on 01.20.09 at 02:14 AM • [comment link]

    I like to win free books! Enter me please. :D

  177. robinjn said on 01.20.09 at 02:16 AM • [comment link]

    I love contemporary, and prefer it to historical, so I can’t imagine a world without it. This book sounds really interesting. I hope I win! Of course I never win anything, but hey.

  178. Gram said on 01.20.09 at 02:22 AM • [comment link]

    Sounds good to me…please enter me in the drawing. Thanks

  179. Victoria W said on 01.20.09 at 02:22 AM • [comment link]

    I would love to win a copy of Jill’s latest book!

  180. mrs.mj said on 01.20.09 at 02:25 AM • [comment link]

    I’m not usually a contemporary romance kind of girl, but your review sparked my interest. It’s time to switch my reading up a bit, I’ll have to give this one a try

  181. Chloe said on 01.20.09 at 02:31 AM • [comment link]

    Would love to read it!  Free is always a good thing!

  182. Mary T said on 01.20.09 at 02:33 AM • [comment link]

    I’d love to win a copy of the book!  I read all kinds of books, but haven’t read a good contemporary lately.  Please enter me in the drawing!

  183. Nichole said on 01.20.09 at 02:39 AM • [comment link]

    Love Jill! Love Contemporaries! Historicals are not my thing either, except Nicole Jordan and select fav authors who write one occasionally.

  184. Leslee said on 01.20.09 at 02:42 AM • [comment link]

    Please pick me, I love contemporary but haven’t found a good one in so long!!!!

  185. Marian said on 01.20.09 at 02:49 AM • [comment link]

    I ought to read more romance.

  186. Danielle said on 01.20.09 at 02:50 AM • [comment link]

    I love all of Jill’s books!!!!!!!!!!

  187. Kimberly said on 01.20.09 at 02:53 AM • [comment link]

    Awesome contest!  I dig contemporary romance and would love the opportunity to read this one!

  188. M.L. Kramer said on 01.20.09 at 02:55 AM • [comment link]

    I love free things, the only problem? - I never receive them. Please?

  189. Lorraine said on 01.20.09 at 02:56 AM • [comment link]

    Free book+ Jill Shalvis = win!
    I love Jill Shalvis, please sign me up.

    spam word: story88

    give me 88 free books!

  190. Sally Wilburn said on 01.20.09 at 02:58 AM • [comment link]

    Put my name in the hat.  This book sounds great.

  191. Nadya said on 01.20.09 at 03:00 AM • [comment link]

    Keep up the good work.  And enter me for a free book :-).

  192. Dawn Yates said on 01.20.09 at 03:00 AM • [comment link]

    Great giveaway!  Thanks!

  193. Juanita said on 01.20.09 at 03:07 AM • [comment link]

    Since I so highly enjoyed your last recommendation for “Save the Contemporary” I might as well give this one a shot, too!!

  194. Emma said on 01.20.09 at 03:11 AM • [comment link]

    Ooh, count me in, I’d love to win this.

  195. Tae said on 01.20.09 at 03:12 AM • [comment link]

    oh oh oh, I want another free book

  196. wendy wallach said on 01.20.09 at 03:17 AM • [comment link]

    I often reccomend and lend ut books from my collection, so I would be happy to spread the word if I had some words to spread!

    madamerkf at aol dot com

  197. Joan Osborne said on 01.20.09 at 03:17 AM • [comment link]

    I am always open to reading a good contemporary romance.  From the books description and your comments about it, this is definitely one I would be interested in reading.

  198. mirain said on 01.20.09 at 03:26 AM • [comment link]

    I’d love to win a copy. But (I’m lame! Mea culpa, mea culpa!) I don’t have a site. MyFacebook page is the closest I can manage.

  199. Firousi said on 01.20.09 at 03:30 AM • [comment link]

    I’ve got this on my reserve list at my local library but I would love a free copy! *puppy eyes*

  200. Bhetti B said on 01.20.09 at 03:31 AM • [comment link]

    Yaaay! Just entering a contest for free books makes me feel like I’ve got a free book.

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