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I am writing this blog for the second time because Hank, aka Hank The Tank, aka Hankathon, aka Hankers, pounced on me and somehow managed to hit delete. Good thing he’s cute…

Okay, back to books. :) Let me tell you about a man named Ryder Colburn.
He’s a contractor. A bit of a control freak. Has the emotional range of a bank vault... until it comes to Penny.

And Penny? She’s sunshine with sass. She talks too fast, overthinks everything, and takes care of everyone—her grandmother, her little brother, even the emotionally unavailable sexy guy in a toolbelt.

They’re opposites. They’re exasperated with each other.
And they are absolutely not catching feelings. (Until they are.)

💘 HE FALLS FIRST is my brand-new sexy, grumpy x sunshine, small-town romance full of:

Slow-burn tension you can taste

Found family chaos (there’s a parrot who likes to ask people if they’ve pooped today)

Pancake bribery

A man who falls first—and hard

And a heroine who finally learns to let herself fall too

Digital

Kindle US, Kindle CA, Kindle UK, Kindle AU

Paperback

(for personally signed-by-me copies!) Word After Word Bookshop

Amazon, Amazon UK, B&N, Books a Million, Bookshop, Sourcebooks, Target, Waterstones

Audiobook (DUAL narration!)

Amazon

Some things Ryder says that made readers feral:

— “You don’t have to fix everything. You just have to let someone love you as you are.”

— “You’re in my bed, half-naked, eating my pancakes. Don’t tempt me to do something very, very unprofessional.”

AND...guess what? Caleb Colburn, (brother #2) is going to be here before you know it! FREE FALLING is up for order in digital and print (audio preorder coming soon).

Digital

Kindle US, Kindle CA, Kindle UK, Kindle AU

Paperback

(for personally signed-by-me copies!) Word After Word Bookshop

Amazon, Amazon UK, B&N, Books a Million, Bookshop, Target

And last but not least, I’m in Kindle Unlimited now with HE FALLS FIRST, and the Sunrise Cove series too (with the exception of The Love Fix)!!

You can read them for free in Kindle Unlimited!

Happy Reading! XO!

First of all, THANK YOU! My latest, HE FALLS FIRST, has thousands of great reviews and is doing so well, which means you’re all amazing! I want you to know how much it means to me, and that I appreciate and adore each and every single one of you from the bottom of my heart. Also, you look AMAZING today!

You know those moments when you're teetering on the edge of a cliff, about to take the plunge, but you're not sure if you'll fall or fly? Yeah, me neither. But the characters in my new book, Free Falling, sure do! Here’s a little tease:

For a longer, exclusive sneak peek, click here.

What else can I tell you? I’m so glad you asked! 😊

A tatted up Prince Charming in glasses and the Reluctant Cinderella... 🥰

FREE FALLING by Jill Shalvis

💗Rivals to This-means-nothing to Lovers
💗Sexy small Town Shenanigans (think nosy brothers!)
💗Slow Burn
💗Found Family
💗Close Proximity
💗Opposites Attract

Digital - Kindle US 

Paperback - Word After Word Bookshop (signed copies), Amazon, Amazon UK, B&N, Books a Million, Target, Bookshop 

GOODREADS,  BOOKBUB

Do you live near or in Las Vegas? Come Hang Out with me at Book Lovers Con! I'd LOVE to see you! Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours before they're gone! I'll be there, ready to talk about all things romance, and maybe even sign a few books for you.

📍March 26–29, 2026 

🏨Flamingo Hotel, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 

🎟️Register here.

And last but not least, letting everyone know that the Sunrise Cove series, plus my latest book HE FALLS FIRST, are available in Kindle Unlimited as well as digital, print, and audiobook. Speaking of that, which format is your favorite way to read? Comment below and let me know!

p.s. Are you following me on Instagram, TikTok, and/or Facebook? Come talk to me! XO!

So there I was, feeling all author-y and smug, writing outside with an iced tea in hand and the perfect breeze ruffling my hair like I was in a romcom. It was idyllic… until Mother Nature said “hold my beer.”

Next thing I know, thunder CRACKED overhead, lightning flashed, and I may or may not have screamed like someone was coming for me with a chainsaw. But once my heart rate returned to normal, I remembered the thing I’m actually supposed to be shouting about today:

📚 HE FALLS FIRST (an Amazon Top 100 bestseller thanks to YOU!) is officially out now in print, digital, Kindle Unlimited, and dual narration audiobook!

Digital Kindle US, Kindle CA, Kindle UK, Kindle AU

Paperback (for personally signed-by-me copies!) Word After Word Bookshop

Amazon, Amazon UK, B&N, Books a Million, Bookshop, Sourcebooks, Target, Waterstones

Audiobook (Dual narration!) Amazon, Audible

Honestly? Ryder Colburn—broody, loyal, hot contractor that he is—singlehandedly dragged me (okay, maybe bridal-carried me) back into the storytelling zone.

What you'll get:
💗A small town with a side of sass
💗A hot contractor with tools and skills
💗Found family feels
💗A grumpy/sunshine slow burn
💗A fake dating situation where... only one of them knows it’s fake
💗And the kicker: he falls first (and hard)

HE FALLS FIRST kicks off a brand-new trilogy about the Colburn Brothers—three unruly, irresistible men who dive headfirst into love, chaos, and some light shenanigans. There’s laughter, heat, heart, and even a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it mystery tucked inside. (Spoiler: you should not blink.)

Whether you're a grumpy or a sunshine, I hope you love Ryder and Penny as much as I loved writing them (even during thunder-induced heart failure).

AND…book 2 is now up for order. Meet: FREE FALLING…! Caleb Colburn is what some might say the “fun, wild” brother. :) I like to describe them like this…a tatted up Prince Charming in glasses and the Reluctant Cinderella… 🥰

Digital Kindle US, Kindle CA, Kindle UK, Kindle AU

Paperback (for personally signed-by-me copies!) Word After Word Bookshop

Amazon, Amazon UK, B&N, Books a Million, Bookshop, Target

I did a thing! I wrote a bonus scene for HE FALLS FIRST!! You can get it here!

Hope you’re all doing great. Can I just say you look great! :) 

Happy Reading! 

P.S. 🎉 And hey—want to win a Romance BookStack?

I’ve teamed up with three fun authors to bring you a prize pack of swoon-worthy reads!
👉 Click here to enter.

I’m completely over the moon right now. Seriously. Someone pinch me.
He Falls First just hit the Amazon Top 100 Bestseller list—and it’s all because of you.

Thank you to every single person who read, listened, talked about, or posted about my new book. You’ve shared it with friends, tagged me in your stories, left reviews that made me laugh, cry, and sometimes both at once. You’ve made this writer’s heart so ridiculously happy.

Here’s the thing: most of my year is spent sitting in yoga pants (okay, fine… pj bottoms), sipping iced tea, and talking to imaginary people in my head. That’s the gig. But when you finally send that story out into the wild and people actually want to read it? And then love it enough to tell others about it? That’s magic. Pure, goosebump-y magic.

So from the bottom of my cookie-loving, book-obsessed heart--THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. 

Guess what also happened this week? HE FALLS FIRST was on a New York billboard! Right across the street from Penn Station! I still can’t believe it!

And then there was the book tour in Dallas with Lucy Score! Oh the fun we had at Half Priced Books! Thank you to all the readers who came out and made our night!

If you haven't grabbed HE FALLS FIRST yet, you can still get it in your favorite format:

Digital

Kindle US, Kindle CA, Kindle UK, Kindle AU

Paperback

(for personally signed-by-me copies!) Word After Word Bookshop

Amazon, Amazon UK, B&N, Books a Million,  Bookshop, Sourcebooks, Target, Waterstones

Audiobook (I'm so excited--DUAL narration!)

Amazon

Happy Reading!

P.S. If you’ve read and or listened to HE FALLS FIRST, I’m dying to hear what you thought! Comment below and let me know.

P.S.S. Don’t forget! I wrote a bonus scene for Penny and Ryder in He Falls First if you’re interested!! 

It’s here!! HE FALLS FIRST is officially out in the world—today!

It’s available NOW in print, digital, audio, AND Kindle Unlimited, so however you like to read (or listen), Ryder Colburn is ready for you!

This is book one in my brand-new Colburn Brothers series—a trilogy of three unruly brothers, where adventures and shenanigans abound, as well as guaranteed, heart-stopping and heart-melting happily-ever-afters (with a blink and you’ll miss it mystery element) Let’s talk about book one’s hero:

💗Ryder Colburn: hot contractor, professional grump
💗She’s sunshine. He’s… not.
💗She wields a spatula. He swings a hammer.
💗Neither is looking for love… but fate (and a very judgy parrot) have other plans.
💗Fake dating—but only one of them knows it’s fake 😏

You can grab HE FALLS FIRST right here:

Digital

Kindle US 

Kindle CA 

Kindle UK 

Kindle AU 

Paperback

(for personally signed-by-me copies!) Word After Word Bookshop 

Amazon 

Amazon UK 

B&N 

Books a Million 

Target 

Sourcebooks 

Bookshop 

Waterstones 

Audiobook (I'm so excited--DUAL narration!)

Amazon  

🔥Sneak Peek Quotes:

“You’re in my bed, half-naked, eating my pancakes. Don’t tempt me to do something very, very unprofessional.”

“Is this a bad idea?” she asked.
“Definitely,” he said—and kissed her anyway.

“You’re trouble.”
Ryder smiled, slow and unrepentant. “I’ve always been your kind of trouble.”

“You’re not mad I broke into your house?”
“I’m more concerned you alphabetized my spice rack.”

Oh! Want to hang out in person?
I’ve got TWO upcoming events, and I’d love to see your pretty faces!

📍August 7 – Half Priced Books, Dallas TX
I’ll be there with the amazing Lucy Score!

🎟️ Get your ticket here

📍August 9 – Wild Sisters Bookstore, Sacramento CA

🎟️ Get your ticket here

Can’t make it? No worries!

You can still order signed copies from my local indie bookstore:
Word After Word Books   

One last teasing tidbit:

Whether you're reading HE FALLS FIRST today or catching up on the spicy Colburn brother chaos later this summer, thank you for being part of this ride. You make release days the absolute best.

Happy Reading!

Okay, first of all, I just realized summer is almost over and … NO! I’m not ready!! I’ve been working outside while I can because before you know it, I’ll have this much snow in my yard again:

Oh! You know how I love writing about hot messes who somehow find their happily-ever-afters? Well, HE FALLS FIRST might just be one of my favorite examples yet. It hits shelves this coming Tuesday, August 5th, and I can’t wait for you to meet the Colburn brothers—three unruly, irresistible men with big hearts, questionable decision-making skills, and an uncanny ability to fall hard when the right woman stumbles into their lives (usually literally).

First up? Ryder Colburn:
💗Hot contractor with a protective streak
💗Grumpy/Sunshine at its best
💗Found family feels (with bonus chaos)
💗Small town shenanigans
💗…and a fake dating situation that’s only fake for one of them

Add in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it mystery, a heroine with a foul-mouthed parrot and trauma, and enough steam to fog up your reading glasses, and you’ve got HE FALLS FIRST, the kickoff to my new Colburn Brothers trilogy.

If you’ve ever wished a brooding contractor would show up at your house with power tools and emotional availability… this one’s for you. (And if you haven’t, I have questions. :)

Snag your copy here (audio link available on pub date, and...IT'S A DUAL NARRATION! I'm so excited, sorry if I yelled that, But trust me Sebastian York and Lila Winters did an AMAZING job as Ryder and Penny!):

Digital

Kindle US ➤ https://amzn.to/4iBjqra

Kindle CA ➤ https://amzn.to/4hJqv7Q

Kindle UK ➤ https://amzn.to/3HyhhPb

Kindle AU ➤ https://amzn.to/4jE9TPK

Paperback

(for personally signed-by-me copies!) Word After Word Bookshop - https://bit.ly/43Idoi0

Amazon - https://amzn.to/4bWSIqt

Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/4jEwqMg

B&N - https://bit.ly/415HZWY

Books a Million - https://bit.ly/4jgByGT

Target - https://bit.ly/4c2NxW8

Sourcebooks - https://bit.ly/3Zj6iPW

Bookshop - https://bit.ly/4hGaIqq

Waterstones - https://bit.ly/45MxAlz

Oh! And will you be in or around Dallas on 8/7? If so, PLEASE come talk with me and the amazing Lucy Score! We’d LOVE to see you! (hit reply and let me know, five of you will win the Shalvis book of your choice!) Note: this is a ticketed event, the cost is the price of a book. Here are the details!

Get your tickets here.

And one last thing! A friend of mine is a candle/soap maker and she put together a package for He Falls First! (book not included)

Trust me, this all smells delicious! If you’re interested, you can get the Boyfriend package here.

More updates, sneak peeks, and adorable pet chaos coming next week! As always, thank you for reading, laughing, crying, and occasionally yelling at my characters when they deserve it. I appreciate you more than you know.

Happy Reading!

It’s happening — my newest book HE FALLS FIRST is almost here, and I’m hitting the road to celebrate!!! And by “road,” I mean I’m putting on pants and leaving my writing cave. For real. There might be whining about having to wear real clothes, there will definitely be cookies!

📍Dallas, TX — August 7 @ 7PM
Half Price Books (5803 East Northwest Hwy)
Join me and my dear friend (and actual force of nature) Lucy Score for a night of bookish shenanigans, laughs, and heartfelt chats. Tickets include a copy of HE FALLS FIRST — and yes, I’ll sign it with real ink and everything. (Lucy will be signing too, but gently and only one per person because she's trying to rehab her hand/wrist poor thing!)
👉 Reserve your spot right here! 

Next up! 📍 Sacramento, CA — August 9 @ 4PM
Wild Sisters Book Co. (3325 Folsom Blvd)
Come hang with me for Bookstore Romance Day! We’ll talk books, swoony heroes, strong heroines, and why snacks are a love language.
👉 Get the event info here!

I so hope to see some of you out there — bring your best bookish questions and your favorite snack recommendations. (Kidding... unless they’re chocolate.)

1. You can still get your hands on a signed copy of HE FALLS FIRST — with all the swoon and none of the travel stress — from my friends at Word After Word Books!
They’ll ship it right to your doorstep, complete with my signature and a sprinkle of love. Any of my books, and at checkout, let me know in the comment box how you’d like it personalized.

👉 Order a signed book here.

And then...

2. Order from either of these two amazing indie stores and get a special recipe card (mine!) and a fun sticker! (unfortunately these books won't be signed)

Preorder links below:

Wild Sisters Book Company

The Last Chapter Chicago

I’m SO EXCITED to bring you this new series! Here’s some info on HE FALLS FIRST, book one:

HE FALLS FIRST is the first book the Colburn Brothers series — a trilogy of three unruly brothers, where adventures and shenanigans abound, as well as guaranteed, heart-stopping and heart-melting happily-ever-afters (with a blink and you’ll miss it mystery element)
💗Small town with a side of sass
💗Hot contractor
💗Found family
💗He falls first (and hard)
💗Grumpy/Sunshine
💗Is it fake dating when only one of you knows it’s fake?

Digital

Kindle US ➤ https://amzn.to/4iBjqra

Kindle CA ➤ https://amzn.to/4hJqv7Q

Kindle UK ➤ https://amzn.to/3HyhhPb

Kindle AU ➤ https://amzn.to/4jE9TPK

Paperback

(for signed copies!) Word After Word Bookshop - https://bit.ly/43Idoi0

Amazon - https://amzn.to/4bWSIqt

Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/4jEwqMg

B&N - https://bit.ly/415HZWY

Books a Million - https://bit.ly/4jgByGT

Target - https://bit.ly/4c2NxW8

Sourcebooks - https://bit.ly/3Zj6iPW

Bookshop - https://bit.ly/4hGaIqq

Waterstones - https://bit.ly/45MxAlz

GOODREADS ➤ https://bit.ly/4jRxzQY

BOOKBUB ➤ https://bit.ly/4468w7M

And for a sneak peak ahead:

Thanks for being the best part of this author gig. Truly. I can’t wait to share HE FALLS FIRST with you all.

First—a huge THANK YOU to everyone who read (and posted about) The Love Fix… you seriously made my day. And Cali’s too!

But… guess what? My brand-spanking-new series is almost here! And I went back to my sexy romcom roots. 😍

💘 Introducing: The Colburn Brothers

A trilogy featuring three unruly, irresistible brothers where shenanigans abound, hearts race, sparks fly—and yes, there's even a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it mystery thread.

📘HE FALLS FIRST (Ryder’s story) – 8/5/25
📕FREE FALLING (Caleb’s story) – 2/26
📗I THINK I’M FALLING (Tucker’s story) – 8/26

✨First up: HE FALLS FIRST

Ryder Colburn: the grumpy brother.
He’s more comfortable in a toolbelt than around people. He restores old buildings because they don’t lie, break your heart, or expect you to play nice—or get themselves killed on you.

She’s sunshine.
He’s broody.
She wields a spatula.
He works with power tools.
Neither of them are looking to fall in love…
Too bad the universe (and one very judgmental parrot) have other plans.

🔥Want a little tease?

“You’re in my bed, half-naked, eating my pancakes.
Don’t tempt me to do something very, very unprofessional.”

Or maybe this...

PRINT ➤ Word After Word Bookshop (For personally signed by me copies — in checkout, at the very end, let me  know the name I should sign to in the comment box) 

Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookshop, Books-a-Million

DIGITAL ➤ Amazon US, Amazon CA

 ALL OTHER BUY LINKS 

(P.S. Audiobook link coming soon!)

💘 HE FALLS FIRST  has it all:

• Slow-burn tension
• A man who falls first—and hard
• A heroine who saves everyone but herself
• Pancakes, profanity (thanks, parrot), and lots—and I mean lots—of kissing

And just a little tease for good measure…

🗨️ Quick question before you go—if you snag HE FALLS FIRST, what format will you be reading?
Digital? Print? Audio? Comment below because inquiring minds wanna know. :)

P.S.
My talented writer friend Jennifer Probst has a new book coming July 15:
The Reluctant Flirt!
You can preorder here: https://geni.us/iMvHm

THE LOVE FIX  is officially out in the wild, and I can’t wait for you to dive into Lexi and Heath’s story! I’m hoping it’s like your favorite comfort food (maybe mac & cheese, or cinnamon toast!) — and when you start reading, it takes you away to a happy place.

We’ve got Lexi, whose life has been throwing her curveballs she’s had no time to dodge. And then Heath—a magnetic mix of rugged charm and adventurous energy, wrapped up in a body that’s all lean muscle and easy smiles. He has a way of making Lexi laugh one minute and setting her pulse racing the next. And having been hurt one too many times, she is not a fan.

So when they’re stuck in a situation where they have no choice but to… well, deal with each other, it gets messy. It gets complicated. It gets fun—in the best possible way.

This is the final (standalone) book in the Sunrise Cove series. If you love found family vibes, humor, heart, and maybe a few furry sidekicks, then The Love Fix is for you. I’ve packed it with second chances, redemption, and of course, a couple of people who have no idea they need each other… until they do.

PRINT ➤ Word After Word Bookshop (For personally signed by me copies — in checkout, put the name I should sign to in the comment box) 

Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookshop, Books-a-Million

DIGITAL ➤ Amazon, Amazon CA, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo

AUDIOBOOK ➤  Audible

 ALL OTHER BUY LINKS 

Grab your copy in print, digital, audio, and get cozy and enjoy the ride. If you post about the book on IG, FB or Tiktok, tag me and I’ll make sure to share!

P.S. Don’t forget! If you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, the rest of the Sunrise Cove series is waiting for you! 

Can you feel that? That little buzz in the air? That's the feeling of a brand-new story, filled with all the heart, humor, and adorable animal sidekicks you've come to expect!

PRINT ➤ Word After Word Bookshop (For personally signed by me copies — in checkout, put the name I should sign to in the comment box) 

Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookshop, Books-a-Million

DIGITAL ➤ Amazon, Amazon CA, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo

AUDIOBOOK ➤  Audible

 ALL OTHER BUY LINKS 

I am beyond excited (seriously, I'm bouncing in my seat a little) to tell you that The Love Fix, the very last book (sob!) in the standalone Sunrise Cove series, is out now, and I can't WAIT for you to meet Lexi and Heath.

Oh, these two. Let me tell you.

We’ve got Lexi, who just might be a tad bit grumpy in the beginning, but her life was just blown up, so we’re going to give her a break. And then there’s Heath, who's basically a German Shepard/lab  in human form. He’s got a lot of balls in the air (see what I did there?) and isn’t exactly ready to fall in love. Especially with Lexi, his childhood nemesis (hello, Second Chance trope…)

But because life (and meddling sisters – you know the type, bless their nosy hearts!) has a funny way of throwing people together, Lexi and Heath find themselves, shall we say, trapped by circumstances. And let me tell you, the sparks that fly aren't all sunshine and rainbows. We're talking a delightful journey from Friends to I-Hate-You to Lovers that might just set the pages on fire (in a good way, I promise!).

And because this is Sunrise Cove, you know there’s more to the story; a messy, beautiful journey of Redemption, and the heartwarming comfort of Found Family.

If you love characters who feel real, who make you laugh out loud, and who stumble their way to a happily ever after that feels earned and oh-so-satisfying, then get ready. Lexi and Heath’s story is packed with all of that and a whole lot more.

I truly hope you adore it as much as I loved writing it.

P.S. For those of you in Kindle Unlimited, the entire Sunrise Cove series is there!