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GIVEAWAY! BLOG TOUR & REVIEW: Simply Irresistable by Jill Shalvis

September 28, 2010 By Mary

Description

Maddie Moore’s whole life needs a makeover.
In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend (her decision) and her job (so not her decision). But rather than drowning her sorrows in bags of potato chips, Maddie leaves L.A. to claim the inheritance left by her free-spirited mother-a ramshackle inn nestled in the little coastal town of Lucky Harbor, Washington.

Starting over won’t be easy. Yet Maddie sees the potential for a new home and a new career-if only she can convince her two half-sisters to join her in the adventure. But convincing Tara and Chloe will be difficult because the inn needs a big makeover too.

The contractor Maddie hires is a tall, dark-haired hottie whose eyes-and mouth-are making it hard for her to remember that she’s sworn off men. Even harder will be Maddie’s struggles to overcome the past, though she’s about to discover that there’s no better place to call home than Lucky Harbor.

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author JILL SHALVIS lives in a small town in the Sierras also run by quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books are, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s bestselling, award-winning books wherever romances are sold and visit her website at www.jillshalvis.com for a complete book list and daily blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountain adventures.

Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Forever; 1 Original edition (September 28, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 044657161X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446571616

SOURCE:  PUBLISHER

LOVED IT

I love the way this book starts out with Maddie finally/almost gaining the upper hand over her boyfriend and losing her job at the same time. This presents another opportunity for Maddie to leave her life behind when she decides to go to Lucky Harbor and claim her inheritance from her mother. Jax meets Maddie when she almost kills him by running him off the road on his motorcycle.   Talk about a cute meet with a handsome stranger!  I loved Maddie’s humor at the curveballs she is thrown.  Jax is sexy without being overbearing.  The two together are just wonderful and watching the relationship develop is even better.

Jax has issues of his own and throw in some great situations between Maddie and her new relationships with her sisters, which have their own books in the Lucky Harbor series.  This is the first book I have read in this series and had no trouble picking up on them.  All of the character are believable and Jax, well, he is a hottie!  This is definitely a wonderful read. 

WANT TO WIN A COPY OF THIS BOOK?

Contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing address (no PO Boxes)
Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 10.15.10
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.
This giveaway is sponsored by Hatchette Book Group and 5 books will be available.
Only one winner per household address!

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Comments

  1. Scorpio M. says

    September 28, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway.

  2. cheryl c says

    September 28, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    Jill’s books never disappoint. They are fun and sexy. Thanks for the giveaway.
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  3. HistoricalRomanceJunkie Rita says

    September 28, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Great Giveaway!! Thanks for hosting Mary! Checked and did everything so I hope the extra entries help my chances. This book looks REALLY good!

    HRJ Rita
    email: historicalromancejunkie [AT] gmail [DOT]com

  4. Bethie says

    September 28, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  5. Alexa says

    September 28, 2010 at 11:23 pm

    This looks like a great book I love an excerpt that I read for it on another site. Already on my wish list but I would love to win a copy.

    apk1princess@live.com

  6. Alexa says

    September 30, 2010 at 12:28 am

    Daily Entry 9/29/10
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  7. holdenj says

    September 30, 2010 at 1:17 am

    Daily entry 9/29. Thanks!
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  8. Bethie says

    September 30, 2010 at 2:36 am

    Daily Entry 9/29

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  9. holdenj says

    September 30, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    Daily entry 9/30. Thanks!
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  10. Alexa says

    September 30, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    Daily Entry 9/30/10
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  11. Bethie says

    October 1, 2010 at 1:50 am

    Daily Entry 9/30

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  12. HistoricalRomanceJunkie Rita says

    October 1, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Getting in a nice extra entry! This book looks too good not to put in a little more effort!

    HRJ Rita
    email: historicalromancejunkie(AT)gmail(DOT)com

  13. holdenj says

    October 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Daily entry 10/1. Thanks!
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  14. Bethie says

    October 2, 2010 at 12:44 am

    Daily Entry 10/1

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  15. Alexa says

    October 2, 2010 at 4:05 am

    Daily Entry 10/1/10
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  16. holdenj says

    October 2, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Daily entry 10/2. Thanks!
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  17. Bethie says

    October 2, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    Daily Entry 10/2

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  18. Alexa says

    October 2, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    Daily Entry 10/2/10
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  19. Rory G says

    October 3, 2010 at 1:54 am

    I love Jill, I am currently reading book two in the Wilder series and have book three all ready to go once book two is done. I can’t wait for this book.

  20. holdenj says

    October 3, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Daily entry 10/3. Thanks!
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  21. Cindy W. says

    October 3, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    Sounds like a great read. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Smiles,
    Cindy W.

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  22. Bethie says

    October 4, 2010 at 3:00 am

    Daily Entry 10/3

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  23. HistoricalRomanceJunkie Rita says

    October 4, 2010 at 4:05 am

    Just getting in another new day extra entry. I really really have been searching for a good contemporary. I love historicals like no ones business, but I love changing it up. And ‘Simply Irresistible’ seems TOO perfect!

    HRJ Rita
    email: historicalromancejunkie [AT] gmail [DOT]com

  24. Ivy says

    October 4, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    I absolutely adore Jill Shalvis!

  25. Bethie says

    October 4, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    Daily Entry 10/4

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  26. Alexa says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    Daily Entry 10/4/10
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  27. holdenj says

    October 4, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    Daily entry 10/4. Thanks!
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  28. Carole Spring says

    October 5, 2010 at 4:08 am

    This sounds like a great romance novel. I would love to read it. Thank you for the chance.
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  30. holdenj says

    October 5, 2010 at 10:38 pm

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  31. Alexa says

    October 5, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    Daily Entry 10/5/10
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  32. Bethie says

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  35. Cathy W says

    October 6, 2010 at 10:02 am

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  36. Cathy W says

    October 6, 2010 at 10:03 am

    Oh, I so want to read this one!
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  37. Cathy W says

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  38. holdenj says

    October 6, 2010 at 11:49 am

    Daily entry 10/6. Thanks!
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  39. Chantel says

    October 6, 2010 at 1:59 pm

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  41. Bethie says

    October 6, 2010 at 9:16 pm

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  42. Andrea I says

    October 6, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    Daily Entry. 10/06/10

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  43. Carole Spring says

    October 6, 2010 at 11:41 pm

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  45. Alexa says

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  46. Bethie says

    October 7, 2010 at 8:27 pm

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  47. holdenj says

    October 7, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    Daily entry 10/7. Thanks!
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  48. Carole Spring says

    October 8, 2010 at 3:45 am

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  49. Carole Spring says

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  50. Cathy W says

    October 8, 2010 at 3:57 am

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  51. Cathy W says

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  52. holdenj says

    October 8, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    Daily entry 10/8. Thanks!
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  53. Bethie says

    October 8, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    Daily entry 10/8

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  54. babytrees says

    October 8, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    looks to be a great read

  55. Carole Spring says

    October 9, 2010 at 4:54 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!
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  56. Carole Spring says

    October 9, 2010 at 4:54 am

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  57. Cathy W says

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  58. Cathy W says

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  59. holdenj says

    October 9, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Daily entry 10/9. Thanks!
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  60. Bethie says

    October 9, 2010 at 9:06 pm

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  61. Chantel says

    October 10, 2010 at 12:50 am

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  63. holdenj says

    October 10, 2010 at 4:42 pm

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  64. Bethie says

    October 10, 2010 at 9:22 pm

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  65. Carole Spring says

    October 11, 2010 at 2:50 am

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  66. Carole Spring says

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  67. holdenj says

    October 11, 2010 at 11:46 am

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  68. Cathy W says

    October 12, 2010 at 6:57 am

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  69. Cathy W says

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  70. Bethie says

    October 12, 2010 at 1:54 pm

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  71. holdenj says

    October 12, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    Daily entry 10/12. Thanks!
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  72. Carole Spring says

    October 13, 2010 at 3:44 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!
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  73. Carole Spring says

    October 13, 2010 at 3:44 am

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  74. wgbc1446 says

    October 13, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Looks good – thanks for the chance to win! wgbc1446@yahoo.com

  75. Bethie says

    October 13, 2010 at 2:23 pm

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  76. holdenj says

    October 13, 2010 at 10:30 pm

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  77. Carole Spring says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:03 am

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  78. Carole Spring says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:03 am

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  79. Chantel says

    October 14, 2010 at 3:31 pm

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    October 14, 2010 at 6:08 pm

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  83. Nancye says

    October 14, 2010 at 6:39 pm

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  84. holdenj says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:40 pm

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  85. Bethie says

    October 14, 2010 at 9:47 pm

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  86. Carole Spring says

    October 15, 2010 at 2:56 am

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  87. Carole Spring says

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  88. holdenj says

    October 15, 2010 at 12:14 pm

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  89. Bethie says

    October 15, 2010 at 2:30 pm

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  90. Cathy W says

    October 15, 2010 at 5:17 pm

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  91. Cathy W says

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  92. Andrea I says

    October 15, 2010 at 10:13 pm

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  93. Mary says

    October 17, 2010 at 2:07 am

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    An email has been sent to the three lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). They have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

    Thanks to all who entered.

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