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Ellen has talent.And a sense of humor.But when it comes to love, she's often the punch line. She's got nothing against Cupid so long as the couples he unites hire her to play the harp at their weddings. Better the bridesmaid than the bride if it means she can focus on her career. Enter Josh, a violinist with sparkling brown eyes who makes her laugh and sets her heart aflutter. He's perfect for her. Perfect except for his gorgeous ex who wants to reclaim him as her duet partner, a move that could spell ruin not only for Ellen's love life but also her career. Can Ellen find a way to steer her life back on track? Or will disharmony wreck her chance for happiness? Pick up a copy of this laugh-out-loud book about adulting fails and personal triumphs. A must read for fans of feel-good romantic comedies.

Who a harpist brings with her for a four-month long gig aboard a cruise ship: Her best friend.A lock-picking pianist.And a blow up doll.Who she leaves behind...When Ellen's boyfriend Josh goes on the road with a Broadway touring production, Ellen takes to the high seas. Can tropical destinations, a busy performance schedule, and cheap booze in the crew bar distract her from the heartache of her separation from Josh? Or will her mother's devastating news and her best friend's antics send her overboard?

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.For an experienced wedding professional like Ellen Blum, planning her own wedding should be as simple as the age-old rhyme. Unfortunately, her something old is an ex-boyfriend itching to get back together, her something new is being the first bride to walk down the aisle at a venue still under construction, and her something borrowed is time. It's enough to make a bride quite blue. Trying to land her dream job offers her a distraction from her wedding blues. But when her fianc Josh Yates takes off for a Broadway tour without so much as a kiss goodbye, will Ellen's plans for the perfect wedding disappear with him?

For fans of The Office and 30 RockCan the queen of amnesia and a stand-up comedian turn a failed soap opera into a hit TV show?Kendra Lewis-Frost, a daytime drama writer, unintentionally came up with the idea for a sitcom about veterinarians.Austen Hughes, a comedian, is desperate to land a steady gig, even on a daytime drama.Madeline Puri, a late addition to the cast, may be the answer to everyone's dreams. Well, almost everyone's dreams.The stars and creators of the fictional TV sitcom Pet Peeves take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the egos, the backstabbing, and the secret crushes never meant to make it on air. Their points of view have been stitched together into a collective oral history that tells the story of Pet Peeves from its creation through the series finale in this mockumentary-styled novel.

Tess is fearless, from her fiery red hair-complete with tiara-all the way down to her rainbow-striped knee socks. She's on the hunt for a unicorn. Who knew it would be so hard to find a man who could keep up with her, let alone pass her rigorous second date test? But when Oliver draws a royal straight, all hearts, she's the one who's running scared. Oliver used to think love was the safe bet. After witnessing his parents' marriage tumble like a house of cards, he tries to break his habit of clinging to love. But old habits die hard. When Oliver goes all in, Tess folds. They up the ante by changing the rules only to face unforeseen challenges. Will they discover that life-and love-don't require tests and schemes, and is this the secret to drawing the winning hand? Place your bets on love with the King & Queen romantic comedy series. Book 1: King & Queen of the Bouncy Castle Book 2: King & Queen of the Roller Derby Book 3: King & Queen of the Bowling Alley Book 4: King & Queen of the Poker Game Book 5: King & Queen of the Carnival

Life has knocked Natalie down so many times, she might as well be a clown working the dunk tank at a carnival. Her job is a joke. And finding true love is trickier than a game of whack-a-mole. Luke loves to make everyone smile. But he hasn't found the ticket to his own happiness. Until he dreams up the idea to organize The First Annual Willow Bend Charity Carnival... aided by his former best friend, Natalie. With her back in his life, he's soaring higher than the top car on a Ferris wheel. But after one horrible mistake, it's game over. Can they rebuild their friendship a second time? Or should they risk their friendship to reach for the carousel's golden ring? Step right up to read this tale of friends to lovers in the fun-filled conclusion to the King & Queen romantic comedy series. Book 1: King & Queen of the Bouncy Castle Book 2: King & Queen of the Roller Derby Book 3: King & Queen of the Bowling Alley Book 4: King & Queen of the Poker Game Book 5: King & Queen of the Carnival

A dead-end career. A love life that's DOA. When fate sends her on a wild goose chase, can she land the deal of a lifetime?New York City realtor Lauren Bent is desperate for a break. Five years after earning her license, she's still looking for a major sale and an escape from the shadows cast by her more-fortunate brother and pushy mother. So, when an estranged great-aunt passes away and her wealth comes up for grabs, the struggling property broker sees her shot to turn everything around.Forced to compete in a strange contest to prove worthy of the riches, Lauren finds herself in a war with her greedy, self-absorbed family. And between accidentally setting fire to an apartment, lying siblings, and a poodle mistaking her for a hydrant, the beleaguered young woman fears she has no chance to win after Johnny, the bane of her high-school days, is named the tournament's judge.Will Lauren's star-crossed chase for fame and fortune come with a longer-lasting prize?Splitting Heirs is the lighthearted first book in the Empire State of Mind chick lit series. If you like laugh-out-loud humor, relationship drama, and zany characters, then you'll adore Diane Michaels' fast-paced story.Book 1: Splitting HeirsBook 2: Last ResortBook 3: Home CookingBook 4: Keyed Up Book 5: Date Bloomer

Magical ink. Two wishes. Now Violet and Ben don't know who is who.Frustrated with being overlooked by her boss, Violet Pensky would do anything to be as successful as her coworker, Ben Harris. Too bad growing taller isn't an option. Everything else she tries only brings her closer to getting fired. Ben works hard enough to keep the commissions rolling in, but not so hard he has to, well, ... work. His goal is to fool his boss, but is he fooling himself, too? After Violet and Ben mysteriously trade bodies, more than their identities change. Violet can finally reach items on the top shelf. But what she desires remains out of grasp. Ben hopes he'll succeed with a winning smile and a short skirt. Instead, he attracts unwanted attention. When office politics threaten their careers, they must band together to stop it. Until opposing instincts pull them apart just as they're falling for the person they see in the mirror.Now they're on their own, fighting to save the other's job while hiding their romantic feelings. Can trusting their friendship unite Violet and Ben and switch their lives back to normal?Inked Together is book 1 of the Inked Together chick lit series.

Magical ink. Two wishes. Now Anja and Griffin are searching for a connection.Free spirit Anja Lund is hearing voices. Well, just the one invisible announcer who keeps spilling the dirt on all her potential dates. Knowing a man's secrets before she falls in love seems like a wish come true. Until her so-called guardian weeds out every eligible man she sees. Griffin Hull is single, but not by choice. It's safer to hide than to expose his scars and himself to another rejection. After he mysteriously loses his inhibitions whenever he's on the phone, he believes he's found his curse's loophole. Whether he's texting his ex, calling a Hollywood star, or working remotely with Anja, Griffin is learning to trust women again. But the past repeats itself, making him want to disconnect and forcing her to listen to a catalog of her flaws. Can their friendship plus a face-to-face meeting teach Anja and Griffin to believe in themselves?

A sweet sapphic retelling of A Room with a ViewEmily Campofiore's trip to Oregon to witness the total eclipse was meant to be a bridge between school and the start of her career. And then she met Luz Perez. Now she is on the emotional journey of a lifetime.Despite their differences, the two women forge a close friendship. Close enough that under the shadow of the moon, confusing hints of her true feelings for Luz emerge. The shock sends Emily into a spiral of denial and back to the safety of home.Although her job at her father's investment bank and her new boyfriend fulfill the life her parents had chosen for her, another encounter with Luz forces her to question whether she can-or wants to-live up to their expectations. With her future at stake, Emily must make a life-altering decision: remain loyal to her family or give up her birthright and accept an identity she's not ready to embrace.