Rescue My Heart
PRAISE FOR
THE ANIMAL MAGNETISM NOVELS BY
THE “INCREDIBLY
TALENTED JILL SHALVIS”
*
“I’m a big animal lover, and this series is centered
on animals. Animals and hot heroes. How can you
not love a romance like that?”
—
*
Jaci Burton,
New York Times
bestselling author
PRAISE FOR
ANIMAL ATTRACTION
“Definitely a good way to spend a few hours with some sexy characters.”
—
USA Today
“A delightful read full of cuddly animals, hot men, and confident women…This book is definitely a must-read for fans of contemporary romance.”
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Fresh Fiction
“Funny and hot as hell…Moving, empowering, and engaging.”
—
All About Romance
“Fast-paced, filled with great dialogue, a strong story line, and most of all some really sexy scenes…I can’t wait for the next book in this series.”
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Fiction Vixen Book Reviews
“It was beautifully written and had me tearing up…[It] totally met my expectations. Jill Shalvis has become one of my ‘go-to’ authors for contemporary romance. Her stories are fun, sexy, moving, and always put a smile on my face.”
—
The Romance Dish
ANIMAL MAGNETISM
“A captivating story that will have you laughing out loud, rooting for a happy ending…and hoping that this won’t be your last visit to Sunshine.”
—
Romance Reviews Today
“Jill Shalvis’s signature light tone and terrific sense of humor are alive and well.”
—
All About Romance
“That rare find—an excellent, straight-up contemporary romance. From the small-town setting to the fun (and intriguing) supporting cast to a fabulous hero and heroine—everything works. This book is an entertaining and romantic story you won’t want to put down!”
—
The Good, The Bad and The Unread
“Anyone remember those funny, fluttering-butterfly feelings you get when you’re in love for the first time? That is what I felt while I was reading
Animal Magnetism
. If you love a true romance with amazing characters that leaves you wanting more, go out and grab a copy of
Animal Magnetism.
It is so worth it!”
—
Joyfully Reviewed
“
Animal Magnetism
ramps up the pet-friendly book trend…[A] steamy, romantic barn burner.”
—
Library Journal
“There’s plenty of sizzle…An entertaining read and a good choice for readers who like cooing over cute animals as well as a cute romance.”
—
Publishers Weekly
SLOW HEAT
“
Slow Heat
may be about baseball, but you certainly don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy it. If you like reading fun, sexy contemporaries, then this one fits the bill quite nicely. Pick it up and enjoy the game!”
—
The Romance Dish
“Exactly what a romance story should be.”
—
Dear Author
“Light, funny, sexy, and just plain enjoyable to read.”
—
All About Romance
“I loved the sexual tension, the great dialogue, and the well-developed characters. Any book by Jill Shalvis is guaranteed to be a hit!”
—
The Romance Studio
“Sexy fun with heartfelt excitement. A very pleasurable read!”
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Fresh Fiction
“Another winner. Jill Shalvis excels at writing charming characters that leap right off the pages and into your heart.”
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Book Binge
“I love reading a story with a strong, yet normal heroine, and a hot guy who is a better guy than he thinks. I definitely recommend this book.”
—
The Good, The Bad and The Unread
“I joyfully recommend
Slow Heat
—it is definitely a home run.”
—
Joyfully Reviewed
DOUBLE PLAY
“A Jill Shalvis hero is the stuff naughty dreams are made of, and Pace Martin is no exception!”
—Vicki Lewis Thompson,
New York Times
bestselling author
“I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who’s in the mood for some great characters and the comedic writing that you could only get from Jill Shalvis. You won’t be sorry you picked this one up.”
—
Book Binge
THE TROUBLE WITH PARADISE
“Witty, fun, and sexy—the perfect romance!”
—Lori Foster,
New York Times
bestselling author
“Murder, storms, and intrigue lead to rough seas indeed, but eventual sunshine is never in doubt.”
—
Publishers Weekly
“Riveting suspense laced with humor and heart is her hallmark, and Jill Shalvis always delivers.”
—Donna Kauffman,
USA Today
bestselling author
Berkley titles by Jill Shalvis
THE TROUBLE WITH PARADISE
DOUBLE PLAY
SLOW HEAT
The Animal Magnetism Novels
ANIMAL MAGNETISM
ANIMAL ATTRACTION
RESCUE MY HEART
Rescue
MY HEART
Jill Shalvis
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RESCUE MY HEART
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Berkley Sensation mass-market edition / November 2012
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Animal Magnetism
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| ALWAYS LEARNING | PEARSON |
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here was a fine line between being exhausted and being comatose, and Adam Connelly had just about found it. He’d been two nights without sleep, half that without food, and his shoulder hurt like hell where his shirt was sticking to his open wound.
It was hard to feel much past the heart-pounding adrenaline surge still making his limbs quiver, but the pain managed to creep through. The freezing burn of the sleet slapping him in the face didn’t help either as he opened his pack and shoved in his gear. Later, he’d have to take it all back out again and carefully repair, clean, and repack everything after the unexpected rescue, but for now he wasn’t particularly inclined toward much besides getting the hell out of there.
Milo stood at his side, still in his search and rescue vest, attentive to their surroundings even though he had to be as done in as Adam. Knowing it, Adam forced a few deep breaths to try and slow his heart rate. “What do you think?” he asked, pretending he wasn’t fighting his still knocking knees to hold him up. “Food, sleep…or a woman?”