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She's a poor dance teacher. He's a rich student. If they can overcome their differences, this could be love. Legend says everyone who boards the Oceanic Aphrodite finds love. Janey's on the ship to teach dance, not for romance. Then she meets Frank. He's everything Janey isn't--refined, classy, rich--but his good looks and charm make him undeniably appealing. Unfortunately, he's also a passenger. When Janey's partner can't perform in the end-of-cruise talent show, Frank offers to fill in. He's never done pole, but she's got time to teach him. As they grow closer, Janey finds herself hoping the legend is real--but if she gives in to temptation, she could be out of a job. A feel good, laugh out loud romantic comedy. Fans of Dirty Dancing will love this charming gender-swapped version set on a cruise ship.

Jess Cooper lost her husband on 9/11. Just not in the way she thought. On September 11, 2001, Brett Cooper checks into a flight to go on an interview for a job he doesn't want, in a city where he doesn't want to live. All to make his wife happy. He loves her, but he's not happy in his marriage. Or in his body, really. As boarding begins, Brett panics and gives his ticket away. When his plane strikes the World Trade Center, he realizes that he's been given a second chance to live the life he always wanted. Brett disappears into the chaos, hoping to figure out who he's meant to be. With help from some new friends, Brett begins to transition into Christa. A tragedy sends Christa further north to Canada, where she builds a new life. For fifteen years, everything is peaceful and easy until Jess reappears. Jess used her husband's life insurance to go to medical school. When she discovers that she's actually not a widow, it throws her entire future into question. Making matters more complicated is the discovery that all of the love Jess held for her spouse is alive and well. Christa and Jess must figure out what the future holds for them--if Christa has a future at all, with the reemergence of the missing Canadian woman whose identity Christa "borrowed". Can love conquer all, or is it sometimes better to let go?

Gwen's got one goal: become the American Board Game Championships winner. With thousands of hours of game play under her belt, only one thing stands in her way: four-time champion Cody. Gwen's prepared to destroy him. What she's not expecting is how good-looking he is. Or charming. Dating a co-competitor violates all her rules, but Gwen can't get Cody out of her head. Despite her better judgment, she finds herself drawn to him. Maybe if she gives into temptation, just once, that'll get this guy out of her head once and for all. Should she stick with her long-time dating strategy or roll the dice and take her chances?

Risk Everything . . . Holly has taken herself out of the dating game since breaking up with her cheating, thieving ex. She barely notices Marc, who comes into the game store every week, hoping to get her attention. Her friends insist it's time to take on a new role, to leave Quiet Holly behind and embrace her inner flirt. And on paper, Marc's great: cute, funny, and a hardcore gamer just like Holly is. Then there's Nathan. He's everything twenty-eight-year-old Holly wants...except he's also her friend's father. Absolutely off-limits. But as she and Nathan playtest a new legacy game together, they're growing closer. The game is complex and intriguing, and there's no way to know how choices will pan out. What seems like a good idea could lead to disaster...or sweet victory. But in gaming, as in love, sometimes you have to roll the dice and take your chance . . . Praise for America's Next Reality Star "Smart, witty, and really freaking good . . . a fun read that has you cheering from the first paragraph through the last page." -Kerry Lonsdale, Wall Street Journal bestselling author "Reality TV fans, this is your book Laura Heffernan captures all the drama and over-the-top craziness in this fun and flirty romance." -Amy E. Reichert, author of Love, Luck, and Lemon Pie "America's Next Reality Star is one sweet, sexy brain-candy read You won't be sorry you indulged." -Leah Marie Brown

Love's All About Timing . . . At twenty-eight, Shannon has yet to fall in love. Which is fine, since she'd rather spend her evenings creating games than swiping right or going on awkward blind dates. Right now though, she has two little problems. First, she's stuck for a new game idea. Second, the only candidate in her roommate search is Tyler, the gaming buddy who's long had an unrequited crush on her. It should be awkward. But when Tyler moves in, the situation doesn't go at all the way Shannon expected. Between helping her deal with coworkers and fixing the bugs in her latest game, Tyler's proving to be damn near perfect. Except for the fact that he's falling for someone else. . . Maybe Shannon has already forfeited her turn. Maybe she's playing for nothing but heartache. But the best games have endings you can never predict . . .

Anna's perfect life has become a category 5 disaster. A hurricane destroying her home is only the beginning of Anna's troubles. Her ex, Eric, plasters private photos of her on billboards all over the city and across the internet. The backlash against her makes the storm look tame: She's suspended from her job. Her current boyfriend dumps her. The cops blame her for the pictures. Her friends vanish. Trapped in despair, Anna seeks answers at the bottom of booze bottles, meaningless sex, and pills. When she hits rock bottom, holding Eric accountable is her only way out of the mess her life's become. He's always seemed untouchable, but if there's one thing this experience has taught her, it's that no one is too perfect to be brought down. She just has to create a perfect storm of her own.

A viral video sets off a chain reaction that alters the course of Mel's life...Mel had her moves down pat until her ex-boyfriend burst in on her with another woman. Distracted by their kissing, Mel, who was filming a promotional video for her dance studio, miscalculates her next step and falls off her pole. The video grabs the attention of a family values group hellbent on making an example.The leader, a want-to-be senator, seizes upon Mel's misfortune and launches a protest. Not only is he trying prevent Mel from teaching pole dancing, he's using Mel as a moral scapegoat for his own senate campaign If he wins the upcoming election, he vows to ban pole dancing. To keep him from winning, Mel must take desperate action. The only way to stop him from destroying her business and bashing her dreams is to beat him at his own game. Despite little political training, Mel decides to run against him.Mel knows in order to win the senate election she must change her image fast She hires a campaign manager to get the community on her side. Daniel is smart, witty, and passionate about changing the world. As he rebrands Mel's image, he captures her heart. But does he like Mel the dancer or Melody the candidate? Can Mel run for office and still protect her heart? Poll Dancer is a fun, witty update on My Fair Lady, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella. This is the first book in the hilarious Push and Pole series.

Lana Chen's just been elected state senator. Weird, because she wasn't running. Well, she'd been getting bored with life, anyway. Practicing law in real life was nothing like it appeared on tv. The thought of spending the next forty years pushing papers and filing briefs filled Lana with dread. She craved excitement, and now she's got plenty.Lana finds herself in uncharted territory. She seeks guidance from sexy Senator Jason Park and irresistible lobbyist Steve to help her navigate the shark-infested waters of politics. Both men seem too good to be true. But you know the expression, never trust a politician, especially a hot one...One of Lana's mentors manipulates her into voting for a bill that spells disaster for her community and best friend Mel's new business. Can Lana find a way to undo the damage and not lose the most important person in her life?The Accidental Senator is the second book in the Push and Pole series.Praise for Poll Dancer: "Poll Dancer was a highly motivating, empowering read, with creative characters like Mel. Having read other books by Laura Heffernan, I know how unique her stories and characters can be, and this one fits that mold completely. It was a definite five-star read " - Chick Lit Central

A viral video sets off a chain reaction that alters the course of Mel's life...Mel had her moves down pat until her ex-boyfriend burst in on her with another woman. Distracted by their kissing, Mel, who was filming a promotional video for her dance studio, miscalculates her next step and falls off her pole. The video grabs the attention of a family values group hellbent on making an example.The leader, a want-to-be senator, seizes upon Mel's misfortune and launches a protest. Not only is he trying prevent Mel from teaching pole dancing, he's using Mel as a moral scapegoat for his own senate campaign If he wins the upcoming election, he vows to ban pole dancing. To keep him from winning, Mel must take desperate action. The only way to stop him from destroying her business and bashing her dreams is to beat him at his own game. Despite little political training, Mel decides to run against him.Mel knows in order to win the senate election she must change her image fast She hires a campaign manager to get the community on her side. Daniel is smart, witty, and passionate about changing the world. As he rebrands Mel's image, he captures her heart. But does he like Mel the dancer or Melody the candidate? Can Mel run for office and still protect her heart? Poll Dancer is a fun, witty update on My Fair Lady, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella. This is the first book in the hilarious Push and Pole series.

Life after college isn't as seen on TV: Jen's low-paying job is uninspiring, her boyfriend won't commit, and she just got evicted. The most exercise she gets comes from dodging debt collectors. Then she spies an ad seeking competitors for a new reality show with a $250,000 prize. She desperately needs money and the lottery isn't looking good, so she applies, never expecting to get the call.Until she does.With nothing to lose, Jen packs a bag and heads for the Hollywood hills to star in The Fishbowl. Most of the contestants want to create drama to gain viewer votes, but Jen is all about the joy of the game. Unfortunately, she becomes embroiled in a love triangle and battling another woman for the attention of a fellow contestant. It's tricky balancing act to hold onto viewers without lying, cheating, or backstabbing--things that don't bother her opponents. When Jen discovers that she's on the verge of elimination, she must decide whether "winning" means sacrificing the money, love, or her sense of self.Fans of Jen Deluca will enjoy this witty, charming read.

An impulsive decision. A twist of fate. A new life.On September 11, 2001, Brett Cooper checks into a flight to go on an interview for a job he doesn't want in a city where he doesn't want to live. All to make his wife happy. He loves her, but he's not happy in his marriage. Or in his body. As boarding begins, Brett panics and gives his ticket away. When the plane strikes the World Trade Center, Brett gets a second chance. Finally, he can live the life he always wanted. Brett embraces his "death" and disappears. For eighteen years, everything is peaceful and easy. Until Jess appears. Jess used her husband's life insurance to go to medical school. Unfortunately, she's not really a widow. To complicate matters, Jess realizes that the love she held for her spouse is alive and well. The spouse who transitioned into Christa while they were apart.Together, Christa and Jess must figure out what the future holds.Can love conquer all, or is it sometimes better to let go?

Life after college isn't as seen on TV: Jen's low-paying job is uninspiring, her boyfriend won't commit, and she just got evicted. The most exercise she gets comes from dodging debt collectors. Then she spies an ad seeking competitors for a new reality show with a $250,000 prize. She desperately needs money and the lottery isn't looking good, so she applies, never expecting to get the call.Until she does.With nothing to lose, Jen packs a bag and heads for the Hollywood hills to star in The Fishbowl. Most of the contestants want to create drama to gain viewer votes, but Jen is all about the joy of the game. Unfortunately, she becomes embroiled in a love triangle and battling another woman for the attention of a fellow contestant. It's tricky balancing act to hold onto viewers without lying, cheating, or backstabbing--things that don't bother her opponents. When Jen discovers that she's on the verge of elimination, she must decide whether "winning" means sacrificing the money, love, or her sense of self.Fans of Jen Deluca will enjoy this witty, charming read.