Download or read book The Reluctant Heartthrob written by Jackie Lau and published by Jackie Lau Books. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Data scientist Robyn Au keeps seeing a cute guy at her neighborhood coffee shop. When she encounters him at a bar, she talks to him on a dare, and they enjoy a hot night together. The next morning, she’s shocked to find his picture in a listicle. Did she just sleep with Ethan Park, an actor on Chu’s Restaurant? She panics, leaves without saying goodbye, and starts avoiding the coffee shop. But when she sees him again—and somehow manages not to die of embarrassment—he asks her out. Robyn hesitantly agrees, deciding she won’t sleep with Canada’s newest heartthrob again until they’ve been dating for more than a month. She can’t imagine that happening, though—it’s longer than she’s ever dated anyone. Men always get frustrated with her and don’t appreciate her for who she is. But grumpy Ethan, who’s completely unlike his himbo character on the sitcom, might end up changing her mind about love…

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Download or read book Who Wants To Marry a Heartthrob written by Stephanie Doyle and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Perfect Reality TV Show… The Cast 1) One buff, self-centered former soap star 2)Fifteen excessively ambitious beauties 3)One mouthwash sponsor (fresh breath is important) 4)One very driven advertising executive (Richard Wells) and his pert assistant (Bridget Connor—as un-Beauty Queen as they come) The Show One man, a bevy of beauties and cameras everywhere to record the catfights. The Really Big Problem When a bad boob job forces a contestant to bail, Richard begs Bridget to fill in—never expecting she'll make it past the first cut. But to Bridget's glee and Richard's dismay, it seems that the hunky star of the show is very interested in Bridget…. Lights…camera…and plenty of action!

Download or read book Speak No Evil written by Tanya Anne Crosby and published by Oliver-Heber books. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Crosby serves up suspense, secrets and Southern scandal like no one else!" - Harlan Coben #1 New York Times bestselling author "Dangerously addicting." -Sherrilyn Kenyon #1 New York Times bestselling author If you love a gripping Southern suspense, USA Today bestselling SPEAK NO EVIL is for you. Lifting the veil of secrecy on a grand Southern family in decline. New York Times bestselling author Tanya Anne Crosby explores the lives of Caroline, Augusta, and Savannah Aldridge, three sisters who share a dark past and an uncertain future... After the death of her mother, a newspaper heiress, Caroline Aldridge steps into her mother’s shoes. But a killer is making headlines, and Caroline may have unwittingly stepped into the crosshairs. Even as she mends the tattered bonds of sisterhood, a sinister force beyond their control may tear them apart forever… “Crosby easily paints an eerie setting that on the outside seems beautiful, but lurking beneath the shadows is something sinister. Reminiscent of an old Hitchcock film.” – a reader

Download or read book Cider Bar Sisters written by Jackie Lau and published by Jackie Lau Books. This book was released on 2023-12-20 with total page 1523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary romance box set! The entire Cider Bar Sisters series in a single collection. Five short and steamy romance novels plus a Christmas novella. Book 1: Her Big City Neighbor Book 2: His Grumpy Childhood Friend Book 2.5: Her Pretend Christmas Date Book 3: The Professor Next Door Book 4: Her Favorite Rebound Book 5: Her Unexpected Roommate * * * KEYWORDS: romantic comedy, contemporary romance, steamy romance, spicy romance, Canadian romance, complete series, happy ending, friend group romance series, foodie romance, box set, boxset, romance omnibus

Download or read book Why Because We Still Like You written by Jennifer Armstrong and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2010-10-29 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Sienfeldia, a behind-the-scenes history of the Mickey Mouse Club that is a treat for anyone who grew up with Walt Disney's television classic. Full of nostalgia, this book gives you the never before told story of how The Mickey Mouse Club paved the way for all that came after, from its humble beginnings as a marketing ploy, through its short but mesmerizing run, to the numerous resurrections that made it one of television's first true cult hits--all through the recollections of those regular kids-turned-stars who made it a phenomenon. It will reveal, for the first time ever, the stories of Annette, Darlene (and her famous rivalry with Annette), Cubby and Karen, Bobbie and the rest of the beloved cast. It will explore, through the reminiscences of former fans who grew up to be some of television's finest minds, what made the show so special. Finally, it will examine why the formula the creators of the show invented is more relevant than ever, and whether we'll ever see yet another Club for a new generation. Take a trip down memory lane with the original Mickey Mouse Club cast and creators, through drama and unexpected fame, to see how an television institution came into being.

Download or read book Bidding for the Bachelor written by Jackie Lau and published by Jackie Lau Books. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Cedric Fong... I don’t need a date. I need to focus on finding a new apartment and finally writing another novel. But as the last single Fong brother, I’m expected to participate in a bachelor auction to benefit my family’s charity. When there’s a frenzied bidding war, Brian Poon, my younger brother’s ex-best friend, puts an end to the chaos by bidding an eye-watering amount for a Valentine’s date with me. Brian used to be a notorious partier, but his life isn’t as wild now that his father has cut him off. We have a good time eating and drinking together, and when he finds out about my apartment situation, he offers me his spare room. Once I move in, Brian surprises me by baking me cookies and making it his mission to get me writing again. Soon, I’m working on a new book and getting closer to my roommate, a man who has never had a relationship and is all about casual sex—the opposite of me. He also used to be in love with my brother. I wonder if he still is… Jackie Lau writes soft and steamy romances with Asian characters, all set in Canada. KEYWORDS: rom-com, m/m romance, bisexual romance, bachelor auction, brother’s former best friend, roommates, contemporary romance, romantic comedy, playboy, Asian heroes, bisexual heroes, demisexual hero, baking, foodie romance, Canadian romance, funny grandma, happy ending, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers

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Download or read book Grumpy Fake Boyfriend written by Jackie Lau and published by Jackie Lau Books. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A weekend of socializing at a beach house? Will Stafford's worst nightmare. Yet he's agreed to fake a relationship with his best friend's little sister for a couples' getaway... I'm a pretty simple guy. When I'm not writing a science fiction novel, I'm watching a good movie or reading a book. Alone. I like my reclusive life. That is, until my only friend asks for a favor—pretend to be his baby sister's boyfriend on a couples' vacation. Her ex is going to be there and she needs me as a buffer. I should have said no, but Naomi Kwan is bubbly, energetic, and beautiful. She also means everything to her brother. But now, our fake romance is starting to feel all too real, and I find myself stuck between the promise I made to my friend and risking my heart to the one woman who might actually get me… * * * Jackie Lau writes soft and steamy romances with Asian characters, all set in Canada. KEYWORDS: interracial romance, grumpy hero, fake dating, fake relationship, best friend's sibling, best friend's little sister, opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, beach vacation, rom-com, contemporary romance, romantic comedy, Asian heroine, steamy romance, spicy rom-com, open door, Canadian romance, happy ending, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, freebie FOR FANS OF: Helen Hoang, Cathy Yardley, Chloe Liese, Olivia Dade, Talia Hibbert, Kate Canterbary, Sarina Bowen, and Pippa Grant

Download or read book The Sitcom Star written by Jackie Lau and published by Jackie Lau Books. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adrian Ma hasn’t seen his childhood crush in years—until she appears on his TV screen. Maddie Ng, the co-creator and star of Chu’s Restaurant, clearly has a different life from Adrian, an easygoing web developer who spends his free time hanging out with friends, babysitting his nephew, and eating fried chicken. Sure, it might not be Hollywood, but Maddie’s gorgeous face appears in ads for Canada’s hit sitcom all over Toronto. He doesn’t expect to see her in real life. He certainly doesn’t expect to spill bubble tea all over her. Their chance encounter leads to him teaching an overworked Maddie how to relax, and to his surprise, the attraction isn’t one-sided. Yet as things heat up between them, Adrian wonders how long this can last. He wants to be the man who loves and supports her behind the scenes, but he’s not sure that’s possible. After all, she’s Maddie Ng, the sitcom star, and he’s just a regular guy.

Download or read book There s Only One Bed at Christmas written by Jackie Lau and published by Jackie Lau Books. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Christmas novellas to heat up the holidays! Her Pretend Christmas Date Julie Tam is home for Christmas with her starchy fake boyfriend. Though Tom Yeung might be irritating, he’s the perfect guy to impress her parents. But as they spend more time together—skating, building gingerbread houses, and sharing a bed—Julie starts wishing the holiday weekend would never end… One Bed for Christmas Wes Cheng has had a crush on his friend Caitlin Ng for over a decade, but he knows he’s not her type. She’s a CEO, and he dances in an inflatable T-Rex costume. However, when a snowstorm knocks out her power, she ends up staying at his small apartment for Christmas. Being so close to her is dangerous for his heart…or could it lead to the romance he desires? A Second Chance Road Trip for Christmas Greg Wong doesn’t appreciate being forced to drive Tasha Edwards, the first woman he ever loved, back to their hometown for the holidays. And he really doesn’t appreciate it when a snowstorm forces them to spend a night in an unheated motel room with only one bed. But nothing’s going to happen…right? Jackie Lau writes soft and steamy romances with Asian characters, all set in Canada. KEYWORDS: Christmas romance box set, holiday romance, rom-com, romantic comedy, lighthearted contemporary romance, cozy vibes, forced proximity, steamy romance, spicy romance, Canadian romance, Toronto, Asian hero

Download or read book Kwan Sisters and Fong Brothers written by Jackie Lau and published by Jackie Lau Books. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 1009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four short and steamy romance novels. 1. Grumpy Fake Boyfriend (Naomi Kwan & Will Stafford) 2. Mr. Hotshot CEO (Courtney Kwan & Julian Fong) 3. Pregnant by the Playboy (Vince Fong & Marissa Chan) 4. Bidding for the Bachelor (Cedric Fong & Brian Poon) Originally published in two separate series. Jackie Lau writes soft and steamy romances with Asian characters, all set in Canada. KEYWORDS: complete series, box set, boxset, bundle, Asian hero, Asian heroine, Asian romance, rom-com, romantic comedy, contemporary romance, steamy romance, Canadian romance, Chinese Canadian, happy ending, no cliffhanger FOR FANS OF: Helen Hoang, Cathy Yardley, Chloe Liese, Olivia Dade, Talia Hibbert, Kate Canterbary, Sarina Bowen, and Pippa Grant

Download or read book Aimee and the Heartthrob written by Ophelia London and published by Entangled: Crush. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fun, sweet, and so, so HOT! This is my teenage dream come true!" -Rachel Harris, New York Times Bestselling author of The Fine Art of Pretending Miles Carlisle is every teen girl’s fantasy. His rugged good looks and exotic British accent have helped catapult his boy band, Seconds to Juliet, to super-stardom. But after two disastrous and very public breakups, Miles isn’t interested in dating just any girl; he wants The One. And the only girl he’s interested in is not only his best friend’s little sister—and off-limits—but won’t even give him the time of day... As a kid, Aimee Bingham had a huge thing for Miles...until he made fun of her for always tagging along. Now that she’s outgrown both him and her pigtails, the prospect of spending two weeks on tour with the childhood crush who broke her heart isn’t exactly enticing. Except now Miles seems interested. Very interested. And no matter how hard Aimee tries to resist him, her crush is definitely making a comeback. But everyone knows that falling for a heartthrob is a backstage pass to heartbreak... Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains references to drug use, drinking, some sexual content, and lots and lots of kissing. Its swoonworthy hero may ruin all others for you. Each book in the Backstage Pass Series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 - Aimee and the Heartthrob Book #2 - Mia and the Bad Boy Book #3 - Daisy and the Front Man Book #4 - Anya and the Shy Guy Book #5 - Abby and the Cute One

Download or read book Playboy Doctor Heartthrob Heroes Book 2 written by Kimberly Llewellyn and published by ePublishing Works!. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following a failed marriage, pediatric nurse Willow Brady believes she'll never love again, until a commanding man in a tuxedo whirlwinds into the ER with a baby in his arms. Pediatric heart surgeon and renowned playboy doctor, Shane Edwards has arrived from London to teach at the hospital. On his first night out, he never expected to find an abandoned baby or such an enchanting and capable nurse ready to receive the tiny bundle. When Shane learns he is Willow's new boss, heartbreak and past betrayal keep him emotionally hardened...until Willow and the baby bring out long-buried emotions. Now, he needs more from Willow than a few nights between the sheets. But Willow has no room for another broken heart. And when Shane learns the truth, he will be gone, too. REVIEWS: "A fabulous read!" ~Kathy Carmichael, Bestselling Author THE HEARTTHROB HEROES, in order Cowboy's Kiss Playboy Doctor Christmas Knight

Download or read book Heart Throb written by Brooklyn Ann and published by Brooklyn Ann. This book was released on 2018-11-18 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bassist Brand and filmmaker Lexi have both suffered traumatic pasts, but together, they can heal and have a happy future. THE GRUMPY BASSIST Brand Kife, bassist for heavy metal band, Viciöus, is known in the metal world as “the man who never smiles.” He has even less reason to smile when he learns that his band’s tour is going to be disrupted by beautiful filmmaker, Lexi Adams, who’s making a documentary about Viciöus. Brand has secrets that Lexi can’t learn. AND THE BEAUTY QUEEN Former child beauty pageant winner, Lexi Adams resists her mother’s pressuring her to become a model and is instead determined to be a successful filmmaker. She’s thrilled to film a documentary on one of her favorite metal bands, but Brand Kife is making her work difficult. First by being uncooperative in interviews, then by distracting her with his sinful good looks and aura of mystery. When they give into temptation, Lexi wants to learn about Brand’s traumatic past, but first, she will have to trust him with her own.

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