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Together Again?
Don't miss this fateful reader-favorite novella by New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis.
Accountant Chloe Cooper laughs when a fortune teller predicts that her life is about to be transformed by true love—and that her karma is about to take a nosedive. Until Chloe walks straight into her former lover, FBI agent Ian McCall.
Ian is even more handsome and more built than he was before, and neither can deny that the attraction between them is still intense. But Ian is being very secretive about why he's suddenly back in Chloe's life. Is this the fortune teller's first prediction coming true…or the second?
Originally published in the 2007 Jinx anthology.
Accountant Chloe Cooper laughs when a fortune teller predicts that her life is about to be transformed by true love—and that her karma is about to take a nosedive. Until Chloe walks straight into her former lover, FBI agent Ian McCall.
Ian is even more handsome and more built than he was before, and neither can deny that the attraction between them is still intense. But Ian is being very secretive about why he's suddenly back in Chloe's life. Is this the fortune teller's first prediction coming true…or the second?
Originally published in the 2007 Jinx anthology.
- GenresRomance
89 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2020
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About the author
Jill Shalvis
386 books13.8k followersJill Shalvis is a NYT, USA Today, and Amazon Top 100 bestselling author of small-town romance and romcoms, known for big feels, found family, and plenty of shenanigans.
If you love small-town chaos, meddling friends and neighbors, sizzling chemistry, and heroes who fall hard for the one woman they absolutely did not plan on, you’re in the right place. Jill’s books blend laugh-out-loud moments with emotional gut punches, slow-burn tension, and deeply earned happily ever afters.
She writes the stories she loves to read: small-town romance and romantic comedies packed with heart, heat, second chances, grumpy/sunshine sparks, and the kind of found-family vibes that make you want to move right into the pages. Many of her series are perfect for binge-reading, and a number of her books are available in Kindle Unlimited and at major retailers.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably plotting new ways to torture her characters, avoiding laundry, or daydreaming about fictional men and the strong, complicated women who bring them to their knees—and then making them work for it.
You can follow Jill here on Goodreads to keep up with new releases, add her books to your shelves, and discover which small town you want to get lost in next.
If you love small-town chaos, meddling friends and neighbors, sizzling chemistry, and heroes who fall hard for the one woman they absolutely did not plan on, you’re in the right place. Jill’s books blend laugh-out-loud moments with emotional gut punches, slow-burn tension, and deeply earned happily ever afters.
She writes the stories she loves to read: small-town romance and romantic comedies packed with heart, heat, second chances, grumpy/sunshine sparks, and the kind of found-family vibes that make you want to move right into the pages. Many of her series are perfect for binge-reading, and a number of her books are available in Kindle Unlimited and at major retailers.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably plotting new ways to torture her characters, avoiding laundry, or daydreaming about fictional men and the strong, complicated women who bring them to their knees—and then making them work for it.
You can follow Jill here on Goodreads to keep up with new releases, add her books to your shelves, and discover which small town you want to get lost in next.
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April 4, 2017
2 ½ stars. Needed more relationship development.
It’s 69 pages originally published in the anthology “Jinxed!”
I liked it better being part of the anthology than as a stand alone. $1.99 is a lot to pay for 69 pages. I’d prefer the publisher reprint the entire anthology (3 stories). Those three stories went well together with three heroines visiting the same psychic Madame Karma.
I bought this on 3/31/17 for $1.99. Since then several 5 star reviews were posted on Amazon. As of 4/4/17 the Kindle price was $4.99.
The back story is: several years ago Chloe and Ian were a couple, but their careers and geography separated them. This story begins with Chloe seeing Ian at an outdoor festival. She approaches him and says Hi. He pretends not to know her because he is undercover (as an FBI agent). There wasn’t enough romantic relationship development for me – either in the back story or the current story. I’d take either one. This story is mostly good guys vs bad guys FBI-ish stuff. Then the couple is together at the end.
I did not like the psychic reading from Madame Karma. It was too vague and did not make the story more interesting. The psychic said “True love is going to walk into your life tonight. You can’t change your destiny by being in denial. You’ll seek him out. Watch your back because your karma is heading south for the winter. It’s what happens when people laugh at their fortune. Their karma takes a vacation to the Bahamas. Your love life? Consider it cursed.” This reading was confusing and did not work well for this story.
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Narrative mode: 3rd person. Story length: 69 pages. Swearing language: mild plus religious swear words but not often used. Sexual language: mild. Number of sex scenes: one. Setting: Los Angeles area, California. Copyright: 2007. Genre: contemporary romance.
It’s 69 pages originally published in the anthology “Jinxed!”
I liked it better being part of the anthology than as a stand alone. $1.99 is a lot to pay for 69 pages. I’d prefer the publisher reprint the entire anthology (3 stories). Those three stories went well together with three heroines visiting the same psychic Madame Karma.
I bought this on 3/31/17 for $1.99. Since then several 5 star reviews were posted on Amazon. As of 4/4/17 the Kindle price was $4.99.
The back story is: several years ago Chloe and Ian were a couple, but their careers and geography separated them. This story begins with Chloe seeing Ian at an outdoor festival. She approaches him and says Hi. He pretends not to know her because he is undercover (as an FBI agent). There wasn’t enough romantic relationship development for me – either in the back story or the current story. I’d take either one. This story is mostly good guys vs bad guys FBI-ish stuff. Then the couple is together at the end.
I did not like the psychic reading from Madame Karma. It was too vague and did not make the story more interesting. The psychic said “True love is going to walk into your life tonight. You can’t change your destiny by being in denial. You’ll seek him out. Watch your back because your karma is heading south for the winter. It’s what happens when people laugh at their fortune. Their karma takes a vacation to the Bahamas. Your love life? Consider it cursed.” This reading was confusing and did not work well for this story.
DATA:
Narrative mode: 3rd person. Story length: 69 pages. Swearing language: mild plus religious swear words but not often used. Sexual language: mild. Number of sex scenes: one. Setting: Los Angeles area, California. Copyright: 2007. Genre: contemporary romance.
May 30, 2018
FUN READ!!!
Have you ever had one of those Valentine's Days that everything seems to conspire against you? If so you will really get this story.
Have you ever had one of those Valentine's Days that everything seems to conspire against you? If so you will really get this story.
May 23, 2017
3.5 stars.
I am rating this on merit and not the price of an ebook. (Though I feel books under 100 pages should be 99 cents). I like Jill Shalvis' writing. This was a very short cute story. Kind of left hanging out there at the end, but after all it is a Harlequin shorty. They are never going to be five star books for me. I liked Chloe and Ian. I really wish it would have been a longer story so that the plot had a chance to develop fully.
I am rating this on merit and not the price of an ebook. (Though I feel books under 100 pages should be 99 cents). I like Jill Shalvis' writing. This was a very short cute story. Kind of left hanging out there at the end, but after all it is a Harlequin shorty. They are never going to be five star books for me. I liked Chloe and Ian. I really wish it would have been a longer story so that the plot had a chance to develop fully.
May 12, 2017
leído el 26/07/2012
JUNTOS OTRA VEZ?
Protagonistas: Ian McCall y Chloe Cooper
Argumento:
Chloe Cooper no pudo evitar echarse a reír al oír que el amor estaba a punto de transformar su vida. Pero eso fue antes de encontrarse de pronto con su ex amante, el agente del FBI Ian McCall, que le demostró lo emocionante que podía ser su existencia…
JUNTOS OTRA VEZ?
Protagonistas: Ian McCall y Chloe Cooper
Argumento:
Chloe Cooper no pudo evitar echarse a reír al oír que el amor estaba a punto de transformar su vida. Pero eso fue antes de encontrarse de pronto con su ex amante, el agente del FBI Ian McCall, que le demostró lo emocionante que podía ser su existencia…
February 27, 2018
This is a cute & very quick read. One of Jill's early stories is so good. It has suspense along with romance. Chloe & Ian were high school sweethearts & were separated then reunited on Valentine's Day. Romance rekindled & love conquered.
November 15, 2019
Enjoyable novella
This novella was an easy read, fast moving and had a very satisfying outcome. Ian and Chloe were going to have their happily ever after.
This novella was an easy read, fast moving and had a very satisfying outcome. Ian and Chloe were going to have their happily ever after.
January 6, 2021
Love at 2nd site
I loved that this story didn’t waste time getting you involved. There wasn’t a lot of wasted storyline getting characters back together
I loved that this story didn’t waste time getting you involved. There wasn’t a lot of wasted storyline getting characters back together
December 23, 2023
Una historia corta muy linda.
Chloe, se consigue una adivina el día de San Valentín, que le da un pronóstico que no espera.
Ian McCall Su antiguo amor se encuentra investigando a sus clientes.
Chloe, se consigue una adivina el día de San Valentín, que le da un pronóstico que no espera.
Ian McCall Su antiguo amor se encuentra investigando a sus clientes.
January 17, 2019
This is the SECOND book of Jill Shalvis’s I have put down this week for taking the Lords name in vain. I WON’T finish books with that or F-Bombs in them.
December 19, 2016
This was a very quick, average read. I am only giving it three stars because I was able to read it for free through my library. In my opinion, it is not worth the $4.99 Kindle cost. It took me 45(ish) minutes to read the 69 pages. I am writing this review a few hours later and nothing really stands out as memorable or especially Shalvis-esque. Copyright date 2007 ~ the short story is 83% of the Kindle download followed by a sneak preview by another author.
October 8, 2016
2.5 stars
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