Friday, April 10, 2015

Still The One Blog Tour: Interview + Giveaway


I'm absurdly excited today to welcome author Jill Shalvis (*flails*) to the blog as part of the promotional tour for Still the One, the latest in her Animal Magnetism series. I absolutely adore all Jill's romances, but animal lover that I am, this series has a special place in my heart. I was lucky enough to be able to ask Jill a few questions, so I hope you all enjoy the interview! Don't forget to check the bottom of the post for all the details on a fantastic giveaway.

To help inspire those who have yet to experience the Animal Magnetism series (what are you waiting for?) to pick it up immediately, what are three things about this world and its characters they should definitely know?
1.That there are funny, sassy animals, such as a parrot who swears like a sailor and a 100 pound St. Bernard with a drool and gas problem.  ;-) 
2. Sexy, hot guys … guaranteed.   
3. Funny, sassy animals interacting with aforementioned sexy, hot guys.
If Darcy and AJ were to find out their romance was shared with the world in a piece of fiction, what do you think each of their reactions would be?
Darcy would no doubt be pissy about it. She’s not much for sharing… 
AJ wouldn’t care, he has nothing to hide. :-) 
Darcy is exceedingly good at pairing the right dogs with the right people to create the perfect fit. If she showed up at your door claiming to have a dog that would suit your life to a T, what kind of personality traits would that dog possess? 
Laidback, easy going, calm. And the dog would be able to chase off bears and yet appreciate the fine art of eating cookies. 
Darcy and AJ, due to inclement weather, find themselves having to participate in a series of trust exercises at a company retreat. Had you been there with them, which of the exercises would have been easiest/hardest for you?     
I would have had a hard time directing a blindfolded Alpha Man through that maze.  I have zero sense of direction…
Peanut, a parrot with a delightfully foul mouth, is always a highlight for me. Darcy added a fun new phrase to Peanut’s repertoire in this book, but she can hardly be blamed for all the bird’s choice words. Who would you say is most responsible for Peanut’s impressive vocabulary? 
100% Jade from Animal Attraction.  :-)
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions Jill!

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STILL THE ONE


Darcy Stone is game for anything—except sexy Navy vet and physical therapist AJ Colten, the guy who’d rejected her when she’d needed him most. Now the shoe is on the other foot and he needs her to play nice and help him secure grants for his patients. Unfortunately Darcy can’t refuse. She needs the money to fund her passion project: rescuing S&R dogs and placing them with emotionally wounded soldiers.

AJ admits it—Darcy is irresistible. But he’s already been battle-scarred by a strong-willed, vivacious, adventurous woman like Darcy, and he’s not making the same mistake twice—until he and Darcy are forced to fake a relationship. Growing closer than they’d ever imagined possible, Darcy and AJ have to ask themselves: how much between them is pretend? What’s the real thing? And where does it go from here?


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JILL SHALVIS


ill Shalvis is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. She has written more than four dozen romance novels and lives in Nevada with her family.


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20 comments:

  1. I've added this series back when you reviewed the previous book, Jenny, and I'll read it soon, I promise. Of course, now that I know that there's a swearing parrot, I'll go ahead and push it to the top of my reading list. You could have mentioned that to begin with.

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  2. lovely interview :D thanks for sharing Jenny :D

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  3. Haha those 3 reasons were more than enough to have me want to pick up this book, Jenny! And also the crazy swearing parrot! I do want to meet him very badly.
    Thanks for sharing, Jenny!

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  4. Books with animals and sassy animals at that? Yep, I'm all for that!!
    Thank you for the great interview, Jenny!

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  5. Thank you for the lovely interview, and the first three reasons are reason enough for me to check this series out. I need to meet this swearing parrot as much as Darcy and AJ! Thanks for sharing and have a fabulous weekend, Jenny :)

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  6. Kim recently reviewed this and I was interested in it but now I really do want to read this series, it sounds perfect for summer!

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  7. I absolutely love her Lucky Harbor series. Each of her books has left me with a huge grin on my face and a contented sigh. I need to read this series too. I'm sure it's just as good.

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  8. I LOVE books with animals so this really sounds like a series I definitely need to read!

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  9. One day I'll really really have to try a book by this author !

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  10. Foul mouthed parrots always crack me up. I still haven't read a Shavis book and I have had her on my list for far too long. Need to fix that.

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  11. I need to read this series:) I've read another of Jill's books and loved it! Add in animals and it sounds perfect!!!

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  12. cute animals, romance and all by a great author? Add me in!
    Lily @ Lilysbookblog

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  13. I adore Jill Shalvis' contemporary books. I'm surprised this hasn't graced my shelves yet...

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  14. I have book one and hope to read these soon. I adore the sound of the parrot..hilarious.

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  15. LOL - Well, hell, now I want to read this just for the dang parrot. :D

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  16. Okay, I have to meet this parrot! LOL I have all her books on my wishlist because of those animals (and a few hot male human ones too...). :D

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  17. I've read book four of this series, enjoyed it, got distracted (as usual) and forgot to get back to it! I need to read book one and get to this series in order. I just went off to Goodreads to read the description and had a giggle. Love animals, funny animals are even better. I can't wait to meet Peanut the Parrot and his foul mouth! Sexy hot guys are always a win in my book, too. Great interview and post ladies! :)

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  18. I'm a massive sucker for books with silly animals in them, especially dogs (even farting, smelly ones). Jill shalvis knows how to write sweet stories!

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  19. I'm always up for a good romance! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.

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