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250 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published February 1, 2006
“To: MaintenanceI do so enjoy Jill Shalvis’ little “quotes” at the start of chapters. She had some cute and funny sayings in her Lucky Harbor series books, and in this one, she had these funny little hotel staff memos at the start of every few chapters or so.
From: Housekeeping
Check the air vents and temp regulator on elevator 2A. Guest seen coming out of it today looking dazed and flushed.”
'He stroked a finger over her jaw. "You've got something I recognize and know well."
Her breath caught at the touch. "What's that?"
"Determination. Passion. Hunger to succeed."
She understood him, and loved the feeling. But he understood her, too. Was there anything more sexy than that, a man who really knew her? She found herself fighting a broad, stupid smile. "You, Jacob hill, are a very kind man."
He stared at her, then let loose with a laugh. "First you think I'm sweet, and now kind. Who are you looking at?"
"You."
"I'm not either of those things," he said with a slow shake of his head. "In fact, ask around." He shifted his weight on the bar stool, and suddenly his legs, long and hard were entangled, with hers.
Leaning in, he insinuated a muscled thigh between hers. His lips brushed against her ear as he spoke. "In fact, I'm probably the furthest thing from kind - and sweet - you'll ever meet."'