It's in His Kiss
Authors: Jill Shalvis
Copyright © 2014 Jill Shalvis
Excerpt from
He’s So Fine
copyright © 2014 by Jill Shalvis
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First published in this Ebook edition in 2014
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New York Times
bestseller Jill Shalvis is the award-winning author of over four dozen romance novels, including her sexy, heart-warming contemporary ‘Animal Magnetism’ and ‘Lucky Harbor’ series. She won a RITA for
Simply Irresistible
and is a three-time National Readers Choice winner as well. Connect with Jill on her website
www.jillshalvis.com
for a complete book list and to read her daily blog, where she recounts her Misplaced City Girl adventures, or visit her at
www.facebook.com/jillshalvis
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‘Packed with the trademark Shalvis humor and intense intimacy, it is definitely a must-read . . . If love, laughter and passion are the keys to any great romance, then this novel hits every note’
Romantic Times
‘Heartwarming and sexy . . . an abundance of chemistry, smoldering romance, and hilarious antics’
Publishers Weekly
‘[Shalvis] has quickly become one of my go-to authors of contemporary romance. Her writing is smart, fun, and sexy, and her books never fail to leave a smile on my face long after I’ve closed the last page . . . Jill Shalvis is an author not to be missed!’
The Romance Dish
‘Jill Shalvis is such a talented author that she brings to life characters who make you laugh, cry, and are a joy to read’
Romance Reviews Today
‘What I love about Jill Shalvis’s books is that she writes sexy, adorable heroes . . . the sexual tension is out of this world. And of course, in true Shalvis fashion, she expertly mixes in humor that has you laughing out loud’
Heroes and Heartbreakers
‘I always enjoy reading a Jill Shalvis book. She’s a consistently elegant, bold, clever writer . . . Very witty—I laughed out loud countless times and these scenes are sizzling’
All About Romance
‘If you have not read a Jill Shalvis novel yet, then you really have not read a real romance yet either!’
Book Cove Reviews
‘Engaging writing, characters that walk straight into your heart, touching, hilarious’
Library Journal
‘Witty, fun, and sexy – the perfect romance!’ Lori Foster,
New York Times
bestselling author
‘Riveting suspense laced with humor and heart is her hallmark, and Jill Shalvis always delivers’ Donna Kauffman,
USA Today
bestselling author
‘Humor, intrigue, and scintillating sex. Jill Shalvis is a total original’ Suzanne Forster,
New York Times
bestselling author
‘Fast-paced and deliciously fun . . . Jill Shalvis sweeps you away’ Cherry Adair,
New York Times
bestselling author
Lucky Harbor Series
Simply Irresistible
The Sweetest Thing
Head Over Heels
Lucky In Love
At Last
Forever And A Day
It Had To Be You
Always On My Mind
Once In A Lifetime
It’s In His Kiss
He’s So Fine
One In A Million
Animal Magnetism Series
Animal Magnetism
Animal Attraction
Rescue My Heart
Rumour Has It
Then Came You
Still The One
One kiss can last forever. . .
Becca Thorpe has uprooted her life and escaped to the beach. Now’s her chance to get away from city living, throw caution to the ocean winds, and live in the moment. Especially if the moment includes the deliciously sexy surfer she meets shortly after arriving in Lucky Harbor. Something about the dark intensity of Sam’s eyes and the thrill she gets at his touch convinces her to stay awhile.
Boatbuilder and investment genius Sam Brody is a selfmade man who knows how dangerous it can be to mix business and pleasure. But he can’t resist offering Becca a job just to hear her laugh and have her near. Yet when her brother comes to town asking for help, will he tempt her back to her glamorous life in the city? Or do Sam and little Lucky Harbor have a chance to win Becca’s heart?
Oh, yeah,” Becca Thorpe murmured with a sigh of pleasure as she wriggled her toes in the wet sand. The sensation was better than splurging on a rare pedicure. Better than finding the perfect dress on sale. Better than . . . well, she’d say orgasms, but it’d been a while and she couldn’t remember for sure.
“You’re perfect,” she said to the Pacific Ocean, munching on the ranch-flavored popcorn she’d bought from the pier. “So perfect that I’d marry you and have your babies, if I hadn’t just promised myself to this popcorn.”
“Not even going to ask.”
At the sound of the deep male voice behind her, Becca squeaked and whipped around.
She’d thought she was alone on the rocky beach. Alone with her thoughts, her hopes, her fears, and all her worldly possessions stuffed into her car parked in the lot behind her.