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Look what people are saying about Jill Shalvis…

“Riveting suspense laced with humor and heart is her hallmark and Jill Shalvis always delivers.”

—USA TODAY bestselling author Donna Kauffman

“Shalvis firmly establishes herself as a writer of fast-paced, edgy but realistic romantic suspense, with believable and likable supporting characters and fiercely evocative descriptive passages.”

—Booklist

“For those of you who haven’t read Jill Shalvis, you are really missing out.”

—In the Library Reviews

“Danger, adrenaline and firefighting heat up the mix in Jill Shalvis’ blistering new novel.”

—Romantic Times BOOKreviews on White Heat

“Jill Shalvis displays the soul of a poet with her deft pen, creating a powerful atmosphere.”

—WordWeaving

“Jill Shalvis is a breath of fresh air on a hot, humid night.”

—thereadersconnection.com

Dear Reader,

Over the past few years I’ve received a bunch of letters asking me to write more firefighter heroes. I responded to those letters with a “hopefully someday.” Well, I have good news—someday has come!

In the months ahead I hope you enjoy reading about the sexy firefighters of Firehouse #34, stationed in the fictional beach town of Santa Rey, California. First up is Flashpoint. In this book, sexy firefighter Zach Thomas is resisting his attraction to a coworker, all while dealing with the growing suspicion that there is an arsonist in their midst. Then, next month, check out Flashback, in which Zach’s partner, Aidan Donnelly, solves the mystery and manages to fall hard for a sexy blast from his past. And finally, as a special holiday treat, you’ll find one more of these incredible heroes in my contribution to the 2008 Harlequin Blaze Christmas anthology, Heating Up the Holidays.

I want to send a great big thanks to all the readers who come to my daily blog. Stop by any time and join me and my friends. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Happy reading!

Jill Shalvis

JILL SHALVIS

Flashpoint

TORONTO • NEW YORK • LONDON
AMSTERDAM • PARIS • SYDNEY • HAMBURG
STOCKHOLM • ATHENS • TOKYO • MILAN • MADRID
PRAGUE • WARSAW • BUDAPEST • AUCKLAND

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

USA TODAY bestselling author Jill Shalvis is happily writing her next book from her neck of the Sierras. You can find her romances wherever books are sold, or visit her on the Web at www.jillshalvis.com/blog.

Books by Jill Shalvis

HARLEQUIN BLAZE

63—NAUGHTY BUT NICE

132—BARED

232—ROOM SERVICE

270—JUST TRY ME…

303—JINXED! “Together Again?”

329—SHADOW HAWK

HARLEQUIN TEMPTATION

938—LUKE

962—BACK IN THE BEDROOM

995—SEDUCE ME

1015—FREE FALL

To the readers of my daily blog.
Having you there with me on my I Love Lucy
adventures makes my day, every day.
This firefighter’s for you.

Prologue

“NOW’S YOUR SHOT with me, Zach. I say we get naked.”

Exhausted, filthy, Zach Thomas still managed to lift his head and stare at Cristina. “What?”