Save the Contemporary: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis

by SB Sarah Monday, January 19, 2009 at 04:00 AM

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.

Comments

Picture of m3t m3t said on...
01.19.09 at 04:40 AM

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

Picture of Chani Chani said on...
01.19.09 at 04:50 AM

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!

Picture of Elizabeth Wadsworth Elizabeth Wadsworth said on...
01.19.09 at 05:04 AM

Please enter me in your drawing for a free book!

Picture of Lori S. Lori S. said on...
01.19.09 at 05:17 AM

Ooooh!  Hot damn, sign my ass up!

Picture of bookfiend bookfiend said on...
01.19.09 at 05:19 AM

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

Picture of Patty H. Patty H. said on...
01.19.09 at 05:30 AM

Your review makes me want this!  Spread the love!

Picture of BethC BethC said on...
01.19.09 at 05:31 AM

Sounds very enjoyable.  I want.

Picture of Michelle B Michelle B said on...
01.19.09 at 05:32 AM

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

Picture of Rae Rae said on...
01.19.09 at 05:44 AM

your review makes it look good for a read!

Picture of KarenT KarenT said on...
01.19.09 at 05:44 AM

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

Picture of Jodie Jodie said on...
01.19.09 at 05:46 AM

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

Picture of Cate Cate said on...
01.19.09 at 05:49 AM

I love free books la la la la la

Picture of Allison Allison said on...
01.19.09 at 05:53 AM

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

Picture of Andieg Andieg said on...
01.19.09 at 05:53 AM

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.

Picture of Susan G Susan G said on...
01.19.09 at 05:56 AM

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

Picture of Jenna Jenna said on...
01.19.09 at 06:06 AM

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!

Picture of Rhian Rhian said on...
01.19.09 at 06:09 AM

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! :)

Picture of Stelly Stelly said on...
01.19.09 at 06:10 AM

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

Picture of Marilyn Marilyn said on...
01.19.09 at 06:15 AM

I love the contemporary, please don’t die.

Picture of Sylvia L. Sylvia L. said on...
01.19.09 at 06:23 AM

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

Picture of stacy stacy said on...
01.19.09 at 06:24 AM

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

Picture of Lori Ann Lori Ann said on...
01.19.09 at 06:29 AM

Please enter me! I think this book sounds awesome.

Picture of closetcrafter closetcrafter said on...
01.19.09 at 06:31 AM

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

Picture of Rita Rita said on...
01.19.09 at 06:36 AM

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!

Picture of Cassie Cassie said on...
01.19.09 at 06:37 AM

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)

Picture of Val Val said on...
01.19.09 at 06:44 AM

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!

Picture of Chris Chris said on...
01.19.09 at 06:44 AM

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

Picture of Eyre Eyre said on...
01.19.09 at 06:45 AM

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

Picture of Amy Lynn Amy Lynn said on...
01.19.09 at 06:57 AM

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!!!!

Picture of JewelTones JewelTones said on...
01.19.09 at 06:57 AM

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!

Picture of Vicki Vicki said on...
01.19.09 at 06:59 AM

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

Picture of Emily M. Emily M. said on...
01.19.09 at 07:00 AM

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

Picture of Frannie Frannie said on...
01.19.09 at 07:03 AM

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!).

Picture of Melissandre Melissandre said on...
01.19.09 at 07:06 AM

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

Picture of Margay Margay said on...
01.19.09 at 07:06 AM

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

Picture of aninsomniac aninsomniac said on...
01.19.09 at 07:09 AM

Free book, yes plz!

-anin

Picture of hollygee hollygee said on...
01.19.09 at 07:09 AM

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

Picture of Amy Amy said on...
01.19.09 at 07:10 AM

ooohhh . . . love Jill Shalvis!

keeping fingers crossed!

Picture of Elizabeth Elizabeth said on...
01.19.09 at 07:11 AM

Free book and camera? I’m in.

Picture of Gail Gail said on...
01.19.09 at 07:12 AM

Into the hat with my name please.

Picture of krsylu krsylu said on...
01.19.09 at 07:12 AM

Here I am again, begging.
prettypleasewithwhippedcreamandcherriesontop?

Picture of Becky Ann Becky Ann said on...
01.19.09 at 07:16 AM

Love Jill Shalvis!

Picture of rd2129 rd2129 said on...
01.19.09 at 07:17 AM

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

Picture of ms bookjunkie ms bookjunkie said on...
01.19.09 at 07:19 AM

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

Picture of Shabs Shabs said on...
01.19.09 at 07:20 AM

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

Picture of schwartzie schwartzie said on...
01.19.09 at 07:25 AM

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!

Picture of Cheryl McInnis Cheryl McInnis said on...
01.19.09 at 07:25 AM

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

Picture of Kismet Kismet said on...
01.19.09 at 07:26 AM

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

Picture of Sarah L Sarah L said on...
01.19.09 at 07:27 AM

mememe?

Picture of KarenF KarenF said on...
01.19.09 at 07:27 AM

Sounds like a great read ... I’m in!

Picture of Monatami Monatami said on...
01.19.09 at 07:28 AM

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

Picture of Tera Kleinfelter Tera Kleinfelter said on...
01.19.09 at 07:31 AM

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

Picture of KeriM KeriM said on...
01.19.09 at 07:34 AM

Oh please sign me up!

Picture of Jessica Jessica said on...
01.19.09 at 07:39 AM

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

Picture of Kristie Kristie said on...
01.19.09 at 07:48 AM

Please put me in.

Picture of Spider Spider said on...
01.19.09 at 07:56 AM

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

Picture of Laura K. Curtis Laura K. Curtis said on...
01.19.09 at 07:58 AM

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

Picture of Rachel Rachel said on...
01.19.09 at 08:00 AM

ooh, please sign me up!

Picture of rebyj rebyj said on...
01.19.09 at 08:02 AM

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!

Picture of December December said on...
01.19.09 at 08:09 AM

sounds like a great read!

Picture of snarkhunter snarkhunter said on...
01.19.09 at 08:13 AM

Booooook. Want book. :D

Picture of Bonnie L. Bonnie L. said on...
01.19.09 at 08:17 AM

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

Picture of Librarylass Librarylass said on...
01.19.09 at 08:19 AM

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!

Picture of An Goris An Goris said on...
01.19.09 at 08:26 AM

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

Picture of Farscapegirl Farscapegirl said on...
01.19.09 at 08:38 AM

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!

Picture of Dark Puck Dark Puck said on...
01.19.09 at 08:39 AM

Free book?  Why the hell not?

Picture of Aemelia Aemelia said on...
01.19.09 at 08:40 AM

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

Picture of Karen Karen said on...
01.19.09 at 08:45 AM

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

Picture of Lori Lori said on...
01.19.09 at 08:48 AM

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.

Picture of Summer Summer said on...
01.19.09 at 08:52 AM

Hooray for contests!  Hooray for free books!  :)

Picture of Maya M. Maya M. said on...
01.19.09 at 08:53 AM

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

Picture of Jess Jess said on...
01.19.09 at 08:55 AM

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

Picture of Jenyfer Matthews Jenyfer Matthews said on...
01.19.09 at 09:11 AM

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 :)

Picture of rigmarole rigmarole said on...
01.19.09 at 09:14 AM

Sign me up, plz!

Picture of Collette Collette said on...
01.19.09 at 09:15 AM

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

Picture of Diana Diana said on...
01.19.09 at 09:17 AM

Free! :)  It sounds good…

Picture of jessica jessica said on...
01.19.09 at 09:18 AM

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.

Picture of Eunice Eunice said on...
01.19.09 at 09:18 AM

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

Picture of Rexe Rexe said on...
01.19.09 at 09:24 AM

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

Picture of Brook Brook said on...
01.19.09 at 09:29 AM

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

Picture of Kelly W. Kelly W. said on...
01.19.09 at 09:39 AM

Love contemporary romance.  Sign me up!

Picture of Natasha Armstrong Natasha Armstrong said on...
01.19.09 at 09:40 AM

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

Picture of Becky Becky said on...
01.19.09 at 09:43 AM

The review sounds good, sign me up!

Picture of Melissa Melissa said on...
01.19.09 at 09:47 AM

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

Picture of pumpkin pumpkin said on...
01.19.09 at 09:49 AM

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

Picture of ev ev said on...
01.19.09 at 09:50 AM

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.

Picture of Samantha Samantha said on...
01.19.09 at 09:52 AM

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

Picture of Rachel D Rachel D said on...
01.19.09 at 09:57 AM

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.

Picture of appomattoxco appomattoxco said on...
01.19.09 at 10:00 AM

I want one.

Picture of Julianna Julianna said on...
01.19.09 at 10:08 AM

Add my name, please!

Picture of Jan Jan said on...
01.19.09 at 10:10 AM

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.

Picture of Sarah Sarah said on...
01.19.09 at 10:10 AM

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

Picture of CantateForever CantateForever said on...
01.19.09 at 10:11 AM

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.

Picture of CherylHC CherylHC said on...
01.19.09 at 10:18 AM

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.

Picture of KristenMary KristenMary said on...
01.19.09 at 10:19 AM

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

Picture of Dee Dee said on...
01.19.09 at 10:22 AM

Woo~ Everybody loves a good free book. <3

Picture of Julie Julie said on...
01.19.09 at 10:25 AM

Oh pick me! The book sounds yummy!

Picture of SamG SamG said on...
01.19.09 at 10:26 AM

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

Sam

Picture of Angie G Angie G said on...
01.19.09 at 10:34 AM

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

Angie

Picture of Jennie M. Jennie M. said on...
01.19.09 at 10:36 AM

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

Picture of Lil' Deviant Lil' Deviant said on...
01.19.09 at 10:42 AM

*waves sign saying*
Save Contemporaries!!

Picture of Tili Tili said on...
01.19.09 at 10:44 AM

Put me on the list to win a copy!

Picture of Brenda Bradshaw Brenda Bradshaw said on...
01.19.09 at 10:59 AM

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

Picture of Linnet Linnet said on...
01.19.09 at 10:59 AM

It’s a long list but add me in too!

Picture of Yvette Davis Yvette Davis said on...
01.19.09 at 11:06 AM

Contemporary: the new paranormal.

Yeah, sign me up!

Picture of MarilynS MarilynS said on...
01.19.09 at 11:07 AM

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!

Picture of Kathy Kathy said on...
01.19.09 at 11:15 AM

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.

Picture of Cheryl S. Cheryl S. said on...
01.19.09 at 11:19 AM

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

Picture of Marita Marita said on...
01.19.09 at 11:19 AM

Yay, can I have a free book please?

Picture of Meggrs Meggrs said on...
01.19.09 at 11:23 AM

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!

Picture of Sticky Sticky said on...
01.19.09 at 11:23 AM

Pick me!

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

goody, goody

Picture of hanne hanne said on...
01.19.09 at 11:26 AM

I’m in! :)

Picture of Susan C Susan C said on...
01.19.09 at 11:33 AM

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

Picture of Rebecca Hb. Rebecca Hb. said on...
01.19.09 at 11:34 AM

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

Keyword: several69. One can only hope.

Picture of Lori Lori said on...
01.19.09 at 11:35 AM

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

Picture of Sonja Sonja said on...
01.19.09 at 11:37 AM

ooh, pick me, pick me!
thanks!

Picture of Renee Renee said on...
01.19.09 at 11:42 AM

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

Picture of HaloKun HaloKun said on...
01.19.09 at 11:45 AM

Yay!  Books!

Picture of Tabitha Tabitha said on...
01.19.09 at 11:46 AM

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!

Picture of Jena Jena said on...
01.19.09 at 11:48 AM

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

Picture of Rachel B Rachel B said on...
01.19.09 at 11:49 AM

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

Picture of Delia Delia said on...
01.19.09 at 11:49 AM

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?

Picture of Kerry Blaisdell Kerry Blaisdell said on...
01.19.09 at 11:51 AM

Hear, hear! Save the contemporary!

Picture of Lisa#2 Lisa#2 said on...
01.19.09 at 11:55 AM

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

Picture of J Davis J Davis said on...
01.19.09 at 12:00 PM

Damn and Woah?

I’m in.

Picture of aliquis aliquis said on...
01.19.09 at 12:01 PM

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.]

Picture of Stephanie Clark Stephanie Clark said on...
01.19.09 at 12:03 PM

Please pick me! I love Jill Shavis!

Picture of kpsr. kpsr. said on...
01.19.09 at 12:08 PM

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.

Picture of Mel L. Mel L. said on...
01.19.09 at 12:19 PM

Just call me Hiro Nakamura.

Picture of Jess Jess said on...
01.19.09 at 12:25 PM

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

Picture of Babs Babs said on...
01.19.09 at 12:25 PM

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

Picture of Brandy Brandy said on...
01.19.09 at 12:28 PM

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

Picture of NancyB NancyB said on...
01.19.09 at 12:28 PM

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

Picture of MerryMey MerryMey said on...
01.19.09 at 12:32 PM

Looks awesome…

Picture of Maureen Maureen said on...
01.19.09 at 12:33 PM

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

Picture of Orli Orli said on...
01.19.09 at 12:36 PM

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

Picture of Michelle (MG) Braden Michelle (MG) Braden said on...
01.19.09 at 12:36 PM

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

Picture of Celia Celia said on...
01.19.09 at 12:43 PM

I am always pro free books!

Picture of Stacey P. Stacey P. said on...
01.19.09 at 12:43 PM

Sounds like a good read—count me in!

Picture of Lam Lam said on...
01.19.09 at 12:46 PM

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

Picture of mindy mindy said on...
01.19.09 at 12:52 PM

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

Picture of Erica Erica said on...
01.19.09 at 12:56 PM

Thanks for the review!  This one sounds most enjoyable.

Picture of Betsy Betsy said on...
01.19.09 at 12:57 PM

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

Picture of SeaGrace SeaGrace said on...
01.19.09 at 12:59 PM

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.

Picture of Lisa N. Lisa N. said on...
01.19.09 at 01:10 PM

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

Picture of Christina Brunetti Christina Brunetti said on...
01.19.09 at 01:11 PM

I would love to read this.

Thanks

Picture of El El said on...
01.19.09 at 01:14 PM

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

Picture of willaful willaful said on...
01.19.09 at 01:14 PM

[feebly waves hand in the crowd]

Picture of Val Pearson Val Pearson said on...
01.19.09 at 01:23 PM

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!

Picture of cyclops8 cyclops8 said on...
01.19.09 at 01:26 PM

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

Picture of G G said on...
01.19.09 at 01:29 PM

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

Picture of Phyllis Phyllis said on...
01.19.09 at 01:29 PM

Oh please! I’d love a copy!

Picture of theladyferris theladyferris said on...
01.19.09 at 01:37 PM

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

Picture of Sherry Gibbs Sherry Gibbs said on...
01.19.09 at 01:37 PM

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.

Picture of MRS.MOMMYY MRS.MOMMYY said on...
01.19.09 at 01:38 PM

sign me up

Picture of Anony Miss Anony Miss said on...
01.19.09 at 01:40 PM

Me love free book, like me love cookie.

Picture of Sabrina Sabrina said on...
01.19.09 at 01:44 PM

Thanks for a great chance!

Picture of Eva Lynn Eva Lynn said on...
01.19.09 at 01:45 PM

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.

Picture of Margo Margo said on...
01.19.09 at 01:50 PM

Pick me! Advanced copy! :)

Picture of kerry kerry said on...
01.19.09 at 01:59 PM

Please enter me in the drawing!

Picture of Kaetrin Kaetrin said on...
01.19.09 at 02:01 PM

Please enter me in the competition too!

Picture of Maered Maered said on...
01.19.09 at 02:02 PM

Count me in, please!

Picture of Stacy S Stacy S said on...
01.19.09 at 02:02 PM

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

Picture of JennyME JennyME said on...
01.19.09 at 02:04 PM

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!

Picture of Crystin Crystin said on...
01.19.09 at 02:09 PM

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

Picture of Pat L. Pat L. said on...
01.19.09 at 02:16 PM

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.

Picture of Bev Stephans Bev Stephans said on...
01.19.09 at 02:16 PM

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

Picture of Christina Tavener Christina Tavener said on...
01.19.09 at 02:24 PM

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

Picture of JanLo JanLo said on...
01.19.09 at 02:30 PM

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.

Picture of joykenn joykenn said on...
01.19.09 at 02:36 PM

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.

Picture of linda linda said on...
01.19.09 at 02:41 PM

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?

Picture of Jennie Jennie said on...
01.19.09 at 02:49 PM

I’d love me a free book!

Picture of KimberlyD KimberlyD said on...
01.19.09 at 03:00 PM

Ooh me! Free books rock my socks!

Picture of Peggy P Peggy P said on...
01.19.09 at 03:06 PM

Would love to win-

Picture of Yvonne Yvonne said on...
01.19.09 at 03:13 PM

Yay! Contemps Rock

Picture of Moth Moth said on...
01.19.09 at 03:14 PM

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

Picture of robinjn robinjn said on...
01.19.09 at 03:16 PM

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.

Picture of Gram Gram said on...
01.19.09 at 03:22 PM

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

Picture of Victoria W Victoria W said on...
01.19.09 at 03:22 PM

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

Picture of mrs.mj mrs.mj said on...
01.19.09 at 03:25 PM

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

Picture of Chloe Chloe said on...
01.19.09 at 03:31 PM

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

Picture of Mary T Mary T said on...
01.19.09 at 03:33 PM

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!

Picture of Nichole Nichole said on...
01.19.09 at 03:39 PM

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

Picture of Leslee Leslee said on...
01.19.09 at 03:42 PM

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

Picture of Marian Marian said on...
01.19.09 at 03:49 PM

I ought to read more romance.

Picture of Danielle Danielle said on...
01.19.09 at 03:50 PM

I love all of Jill’s books!!!!!!!!!!

Picture of Kimberly Kimberly said on...
01.19.09 at 03:53 PM

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

Picture of M.L. Kramer M.L. Kramer said on...
01.19.09 at 03:55 PM

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

Picture of Lorraine Lorraine said on...
01.19.09 at 03:56 PM

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

spam word: story88

give me 88 free books!

Picture of Sally Wilburn Sally Wilburn said on...
01.19.09 at 03:58 PM

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

Picture of Nadya Nadya said on...
01.19.09 at 04:00 PM

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

Picture of Dawn Yates Dawn Yates said on...
01.19.09 at 04:00 PM

Great giveaway!  Thanks!

Picture of Juanita Juanita said on...
01.19.09 at 04:07 PM

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

Picture of Emma Emma said on...
01.19.09 at 04:11 PM

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

Picture of Tae Tae said on...
01.19.09 at 04:12 PM

oh oh oh, I want another free book

Picture of wendy wallach wendy wallach said on...
01.19.09 at 04:17 PM

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

Picture of Joan Osborne Joan Osborne said on...
01.19.09 at 04:17 PM

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.

Picture of mirain mirain said on...
01.19.09 at 04:26 PM

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.

Picture of Firousi Firousi said on...
01.19.09 at 04:30 PM

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

Picture of Bhetti B Bhetti B said on...
01.19.09 at 04:31 PM

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

Picture of Sarah Sarah said on...
01.19.09 at 04:44 PM

Count me in!  I bought Talk Me Down after the competition ended and it was amazing!

order24 - I wish you had ordered 24 copies to give away!

Picture of Pam P Pam P said on...
01.19.09 at 04:51 PM

Haven’t read any of her books yet, but all the great buzz for this book, had to put it on my wishlist.

Picture of Krista Krista said on...
01.19.09 at 05:05 PM

If only the cover model were included with the giveaway. Rowr!

Picture of Kate S Kate S said on...
01.19.09 at 05:06 PM

I’m always up for a new author and new book.  Cross my fingers and hope to win!

Picture of Sara N. Sara N. said on...
01.19.09 at 05:07 PM

Oh, yes! Book me, please!

Picture of LJ LJ said on...
01.19.09 at 05:09 PM

Cool contest—- thanks so much!  Sounds like a great book.

:)

Picture of Madd Madd said on...
01.19.09 at 05:14 PM

Gimmie book!!! I wants it!

Picture of Kirstin Kirstin said on...
01.19.09 at 05:16 PM

Your review for this story was excellent. I’m definitely reading this soon.

Picture of Kimbelina Kimbelina said on...
01.19.09 at 05:19 PM

me, me, me!  oh, please pick me!  (but I’m adding it to my amazon wishlist, just in case)

Picture of Breanna C. Breanna C. said on...
01.19.09 at 05:20 PM

I love a good contemporary, and free would be even better.

Picture of Cyllan Cyllan said on...
01.19.09 at 05:33 PM

Free books are always welcome; good ones even more so.

Picture of Cate Cate said on...
01.19.09 at 05:34 PM

Holy lots o’comments, Batman!  But I thought I’d enter, anyway. Gotta love the contemporary. Especially since I write them!

Picture of Courtney M Courtney M said on...
01.19.09 at 05:35 PM

Sounds like a great read…sign me up for a free book!

Picture of ashley ashley said on...
01.19.09 at 05:36 PM

I want to be in the random drawing! maybe this will make me like contemporaries..

Picture of bzangl bzangl said on...
01.19.09 at 05:42 PM

Yay—I didn’t even realize Jill shalvis had a new one out this month. Sign me up for the drawing, please…

Picture of Josee Josee said on...
01.19.09 at 05:47 PM

Please enter me in the drawing for the paper copy of the book.

Picture of Kathy D Kathy D said on...
01.19.09 at 05:51 PM

I love books…..  I also like all the blog reviews I am finding online

Picture of Alexandra M. Alexandra M. said on...
01.19.09 at 05:53 PM

Did someone say free?  I can totally get behind free!

Picture of Zara Zara said on...
01.19.09 at 06:01 PM

Please count me in. I love Jill’s books! She always infuses her great sense of humor in her writing, not to mention the hot heroes. :)

Thanks for the chance to win!

Picture of GrowlyCub GrowlyCub said on...
01.19.09 at 06:20 PM

Since I never win if I respond early, I decided I’d wait for a while this time.  I’d love a copy.  I recently read Shalvis’ 2 Blazes about firefighters and had a blast with them.  Would love to read this one and see how she translates to the longer format.

Picture of Laura Laura said on...
01.19.09 at 06:22 PM

I’d love a copy - please enter me in the drawing!

Picture of sugarless sugarless said on...
01.19.09 at 06:34 PM

Save the contemporary! Count me in!

Picture of Bea Bea said on...
01.19.09 at 06:39 PM

I love all of the giveaways that you all do!! Thanks :)

Picture of Heather Heather said on...
01.19.09 at 06:45 PM

That sounds awesome! I’d love to give it a try - I just picked up the Victoria Dahl book you recommended earlier this evening, and it’s got me in a contemporary kick right now.

Picture of Shannon N. Shannon N. said on...
01.19.09 at 06:55 PM

Worth a shot! No one in their right mind turns down a chance at a free book.

Picture of Katie Ann Katie Ann said on...
01.19.09 at 06:55 PM

I’ve been in such a contemporary groove right now, which is weird because like 4/5 of my bookshelf is historicals, but I’ve been burning through all mine.  Clearly I need this book.

Picture of Ardith Ardith said on...
01.19.09 at 07:05 PM

can I please be counted in on this? Yay!

Picture of Natalie Natalie said on...
01.19.09 at 07:23 PM

It’s a book I’d add to my TBR pile. Count me in please.

Picture of SonomaLass SonomaLass said on...
01.19.09 at 07:25 PM

The last several “save the contemporary” recommendations were dead on.  Sign me up to maybe win a copy, knowing I’ll buy one if I don’t win.

Picture of Leslie Leslie said on...
01.19.09 at 07:31 PM

count me in-sounds very interesting. Looking forward to reading this-winning it or not.

Picture of Lauren Lauren said on...
01.19.09 at 07:34 PM

Never read a contemporary romance, so I am very interested in this free book!

Picture of Virginia Hendricks Virginia Hendricks said on...
01.19.09 at 07:38 PM

Sounds like a great book!

Picture of Josie Josie said on...
01.19.09 at 07:40 PM

Enter me please! This book sounds fab.

Picture of Lisa A Lisa A said on...
01.19.09 at 07:43 PM

I choose books from your review list. 
I’d love to read it.  I’m in!!

Picture of Eliza Eliza said on...
01.19.09 at 08:03 PM

Oh, please enter me in the contest.

Thanks!

Picture of Jodi Jodi said on...
01.19.09 at 08:04 PM

Brenda Bradshaw told me that you were reviewing this book and about the book give-away.  I have never read this particular author, but based on your review I need to take a look at this contemporary romance author.  I am adding it to my list of books to read and would love to be included in the give-away.

Picture of Rechelle Rechelle said on...
01.19.09 at 08:06 PM

if the book is anywhere as well written as that review was then I want a copy-
and you really do write a hella good review-

Picture of Hypatia Hypatia said on...
01.19.09 at 08:13 PM

Count me in! AWESOME!

Picture of Leslie Leslie said on...
01.19.09 at 08:13 PM

Add my name please.  I’m really feeling the pressure to read this book!  lol

Picture of Elizabeth Elizabeth said on...
01.19.09 at 08:35 PM

Recently began reading Jill Shalvis and I can’t get enough!

Picture of Mickey MacDougall Mickey MacDougall said on...
01.19.09 at 08:46 PM

Have never read Jill Shalvis but have heard lots about her books from my friend PL.  Would love to start with this one!!!!

Picture of Marie Marie said on...
01.19.09 at 08:52 PM

Enter me please!

Picture of hope101 hope101 said on...
01.19.09 at 09:05 PM

Oh please, oh please, pick me!  Sounds like an awesome book.

Picture of Bess Bess said on...
01.19.09 at 09:24 PM

I’d love to be entered! :)

Spamword: quality51…it seems oddly appropriate.

Picture of Theresa Theresa said on...
01.19.09 at 09:25 PM

I want a free book - this looks good!  Who cares that my TBR pile is approaching triple digits.

Picture of kaetchen kaetchen said on...
01.19.09 at 09:45 PM

Hoorah. I’m in - now that I’m a college student again, all my book money is going to tuition and textbooks.

Picture of Allison Allison said on...
01.19.09 at 10:10 PM

Count me in please!  I just keep coming across glowing comments for this book.

Picture of Nicole B Nicole B said on...
01.19.09 at 10:28 PM

I am curious about this book, this blog is what led me to pick up Victoria Dahl’s Talk Me Down and boy did I really like that like damn and whoa!

Picture of ShivC ShivC said on...
01.19.09 at 10:30 PM

i want i want! *must read and save the contemporary*

Picture of SMarguerite SMarguerite said on...
01.19.09 at 10:49 PM

Oooh, never read a contemporary romance before… Looks like fun.

Picture of God God said on...
01.19.09 at 10:57 PM

yay! free books!

Picture of sableheart sableheart said on...
01.19.09 at 11:03 PM

sounds interesting! count me in!

Picture of kh kh said on...
01.19.09 at 11:34 PM

love jill count me inn

Picture of Monica J Monica J said on...
01.19.09 at 11:37 PM

Free books? Love it!

Picture of Olli Olli said on...
01.20.09 at 12:51 AM

I like free stuff!

Picture of Rei Rei said on...
01.20.09 at 01:14 AM

I have no money, no reading material and way too much time on my hands. Count me in for free books!

Picture of efy efy said on...
01.20.09 at 01:51 AM

contemporary romance is a dying breed

Say it ain’t so… It’s my fave romance category.

Picture of Laurie G Laurie G said on...
01.20.09 at 02:31 AM

I started reading contemps in the late 80’s. YES, I’m that old!!

I was saddened when a lot of my favorite authors changed to romantic suspense…Nora Roberts, Heather Graham, Elizabeth Lowell,Sandra Brown etc just to name a few.

Now, to hear that contemps are dying…

I love Jill Shalvis’ humor, her character’s chemistry!!
Please put me in for “Instant Attraction”!!

I’m hoping that people are just temporarily cutting back due to the horrible economy.
Please don’t take my contemps away!! They’re my favorites too!!

Picture of Sylvia L. Sylvia L. said on...
01.20.09 at 03:49 AM

Is it Too late? Do you send to Europe, too?
The book sounds interesting. :)

Picture of Juliet Juliet said on...
01.20.09 at 04:00 AM

Sounds very good. Please count me in!

Picture of Sarah Grimm Sarah Grimm said on...
01.20.09 at 05:53 AM

Jill Shalvis is a wonderful author.  I always enjoy her books.

Picture of Robin L Robin L said on...
01.20.09 at 05:59 AM

I’m always up for trying another author

Picture of CharmedKim CharmedKim said on...
01.20.09 at 06:18 AM

While my love of romance novels started with historicals, the contemporary soon took and equal spot in my heart. And how do I enjoy the Brava Kensington line of romances! Please sign me up for this awesome giveaway.

Picture of Crystal Broyles Crystal Broyles said on...
01.20.09 at 06:32 AM

I would love to read this book. Count me in please.

Picture of Timba Timba said on...
01.20.09 at 06:58 AM

I am down for free books, and after reading your review, this is one I’ma pick up in any case.

*fingers crossed*

Picture of Jen C Jen C said on...
01.20.09 at 07:02 AM

I want to help save the contemporary

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