Kate O'Keeffe

The first book in a laugh-out-loud and heart-warming rom com from USA Today bestselling author, Kate O'KeeffeThree friends form the No More Bad Dates Pact: stop dating the wrong guys and start dating the right ones - weirdos and jerks need not apply.Twenty-five-year-old Sophie McCarthy's career is virtually nonexistent, her family expects her to "do something important" with her life, and she's totally sick of dating the wrong guys: the self-absorbed, the arrogant, the borderline criminally insane.After she's unceremoniously dumped during the vows at her boss's wedding, she and her two equally disappointed-in-love best friends agree to help each other find decent guys to date. Together, they form the No More Bad Dates Pact: stop dating the wrong guys and start dating the right ones--weirdos and jerks need not apply.When Sophie's roommate Jason Christie--a.k.a. doctor-in-training and serial nurse-dater--joins the pact, he vows to weed out the bad ones for her. But with his rejection of every guy Sophie meets, she begins to wonder if he's got an ulterior motive. And anyway, why does she always have so much more fun with Jason than with the guys she's actually trying to date?While desperately seeking her "happy for now," could Sophie stumble into her "happily ever after?"No More Bad Dates is a fun, heart-warming friends to lovers rom com for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Bridget Jones's Diary, Lindsey Kelk, and TV shows like Jane the Virgin. It's a light-hearted, humorous, and fun full-length novel that can be read as a standalone title.High Tea is a spin-off of Kate O'Keeffe's bestselling Cozy Cottage Caf series.Readers LOVE No More Bad Dates : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The perfect fun-filled escape from reality. Kate O'Keeffe at her delightful best "- Whitney Dineen, USA Today bestselling author ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Warm, witty, and wildly romantic. Kate O'Keeffe does it again with another unputdownable tale of friendship and love." - Melanie Summers, bestselling author of The Crown Jewels series★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I love this book If you want a novel you won't be able to put down and will leave you with a smile on your face after you finish it, this is a great choice So sweet and romantic " - Annabelle Costa, bestselling author of My Perfect Ex-Boyfriend★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "O'Keeffe writes characters you not only see yourself in but you want to call your friends... Her witty humor and slow-burn romance creates the perfect romantic comedy " - Tracy Krimmer, author of Dating for Decades★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This book Omg. It is absolutely adorable and so funny. I laughed through this whole book " Amazon reviewer★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This story gives off many enchanting, fairytale vibes and I'm loving every minute of it. It's so adorable and I love how it goes from a bad date to a good life for the main character. Such a feel good book." - NetGalley reviewer★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Five-OMGoodness-Stars A most highly recommended, charming, witty, and utterly romantic escape that will leave a warm and fuzzy smile on your face." - Joslyn Westbrook, author of My Fake Billionaire Fianc ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A delightfully sweet and charming story filled with humor and warmth." - Bestselling author Virginia Gray★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "What's not to love about this novel? Sophie is awesome. Her family is overbearing. Her friends are endearing. And her roommate (a/k/a Almost Dr. Christie) And how could I forget about the feeder and the merman. You have to read this." - Cindy Dorminy, author of In a Jam

What do you do when you've agreed to a pact with your friends to get married, but neither you nor the guy in your sights is quite ready to fall in love? Bailey De Luca is the last of her friends to complete the Last First Date pact--to marry the next guy she dates. But lady luck must be in a bad mood because so far, it's all come to nothing. Everywhere she looks people are in love. Everyone except her. Is she fundamentally unlovable? Or is it that she's already found--and lost--The One? Whatever the reason, one thing's for sure: Bailey never expected to be alone at thirty. When one of her friends announces her engagement with a rock that could eclipse the sun, Bailey throws herself into a new business. Starting up Cozy Cottage Catering seems like the perfect way to bury her head in the sand. But fate has other ideas, and soon Bailey is swept off her feet by the oh-so cute Ryan Jones. Ryan may seem like the perfect combination of Prince Charming meets Thor (without the hammer), but is Bailey ready to be with him? Or will the ghost of her past love prevent her from finding happiness again? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★"I adored it. Very highly recommended " - Author Laura Heffernan Escape to New Zealand in this sweet, fun, feel-good chick lit story for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk, and Bridget Jones's Diary, and TV shows like Jane the Virgin.

Would you switch lives with someone you just met? Sabrina Monroe is poised and ready for her future as Mrs. Todd Edward Blakely. Everything seems perfect, but on the big day, suddenly she's not so sure. Her nicely mapped out life ahead of her, she finds herself in her own movie scene as the runaway bride, climbing out of the bathroom window. All she can think is escape. Addison Bloom needs a life makeover. She's travelled the world to find love--and failed. On her way back from yet another friend's wedding, she starts to feel ill at the mere thought of seeing another veil that's not hers. Should she go back home and marry her former sweetheart, or stick it out looking for love in her new home?Sabrina and Addison are both on the run, wanting to escape to a new life. As the two strangers talk at an airport, discovering they have the same job at opposite ends of the country, a crazy idea unfolds--one which might provide the answers they've both been looking for.Is there such a thing as a One Way Ticket to a new life, or will they find they're running from themselves, not just the past?

When it comes to men, Marissa Jones is totally committed to not being committed. One major heartbreak is enough for her.Against her better judgment, Marissa agrees to a pact with her friends to marry the next guy she dates. But she isn't going to take any chances. For her, it's a numbers game, and one last first date just isn't enough. So, she ups the ante--three first dates with three very different guys, all in one day.But can any of these men live up to her high standards?Despite a few bumps in the road, from the three, she chooses The One. That is until the motorcycle-riding ex she never got over turns up, changing everything.In the end, do you choose love or does love choose you?Three Last First Dates is the third book in the Cozy Cottage Caf series, but can be read as a standalone. It features fun and laughter, a swoon-worthy guy who will sweep you off your feet, and a lot of cake. And a feel-good, happy ending is guaranteed Escape to New Zealand in this fun, feel-good chick lit story.Readers LOVE Three Last First Dates : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Kate O'Keeffe is fast becoming one of my favourite authors of all time. Three Last First Dates continues the amazing Cozy Cottage Caf series, this time focusing on Marissa's journey to find 'the one'. With the same loveable characters from the first two books, I feel like I'm catching up with old friends - almost as if I'm part of the gang. If you haven't already discovered Cassie, Paige, Marissa and Bailey's world, do it now " - Kirsty McManus, author of 1996★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Kate O'Keeffe does it again with another sweet romantic read of friendship and first dates." - Holly Kerr, author of The Secret Life of Charlotte Dodd★ ★ ★ ★ ★"A fun romantic comedy to read lounging on a couch by the fire " - Book Lover in Florida★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Dare I say it? I think "Three Last First Dates" was my favorite book of this series." - Diane Michaels, author ★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Brilliantly written, sweet, romantic comedy" - Amazon reviewer★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This entire series is so funny, romantic, well written, and needs to be turned into a romcom immediately " - Goodreads reviewer

To Paige Miller Two Last First Dates sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.Paige is a hot mess. She's stuck in a job she hates, the guy she fell for is in love with someone else, and she's agreed to a dating pact to marry the next guy she dates.Paige is having a rough time. She's unhappy in her career, and her One Last First Date ended in total disaster. Now, she has to figure out what to do professionally and personally. Life as a spinster with fifteen cats doesn't sound too bad, though.Deciding to give up on love, Paige begrudgingly befriends Josh Bentley, the friendly coffee delivery guy, while helping out at the Cozy Cottage Caf . His T-shirts make her eyes roll, but their runs have become an important part of her day and a blessing to her waistline, because Bailey's cakes are too good to pass up.Meanwhile, her best friends offer to find Mr. Right for her, and all Paige has to do is let them. Then, the man of her dreams walks through the door. Marcus Hahn is as good-looking as he is charming, and any thoughts Paige had of being alone with those fifteen cats fly out the window. Now, she just has to hope her friends choose him as her Last First Date.But in the end, are Two Last First Dates enough to find The One?Two Last First Dates is the second book in the Cozy Cottage Caf series, but can be read as a standalone. It features fun and laughter, a swoon-worthy guy who will sweep you off your feet, and a lot of cake And a feel-good, happy ending is guaranteed Readers LOVE Two Last First Dates : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★"An engaging, fast-paced read that is sure to charm lovers of romcoms."- Tracie Banister, author★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Kate is a great writer of chick-lit and each of her books has kept me laughing out loud while falling in love with her very realistic characters " - Aimee Brown, author★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Kate O'Keeffe is the Sophie Kinsella of New Zealand " - Kirsty McManus, author★ ★ ★ ★ ★"As tasty as a slice of carrot cake from the Cozy Cottage Caf , Two Last First Dates is the perfect book to slip into your beach bag. " - Diane Michaels, author ★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Kate O'Keeffe tops it again " - Grass Monster, book blogger★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Kate is a great writer of chick-lit and each of her books has kept me laughing out loud while falling in love with her very realistic characters " - Aimee Brown, author of The Little Dress★ ★ ★ ★ ★"This story grabs hold and doesn't let go until the last page." - Laura, book blogger★ ★ ★ ★ ★"If you loved One Last First Date, you will love Two Last First Dates twice as much And if you haven't started the Cozy Cottage Cafe series yet, no problem - Two Last First Dates is an amazeballs stand-alone read with its own heroine, heroes, and a whole lotta fun. Paige Miller makes her move, steps across that line -and decides to shake up her humdrum, dissatisfying life. But ... is the change too much? Too big? And was it wise to swear off men and love? Will the gorgeous Marcus change her mind? And what about that nice guy Josh who looks like HarryPotter? Should Paige play it safe and just be an office drone spinster with a rose-munching goat ... or should she try to find out what ... and who ... makes her truly happy? Riding shotgun as Paige tries to figure it all out is a rollicking delight " - Amazon bestselling author, Geralyn CorcilloEscape to New Zealand in this sweet, fun, feel-good chick lit story.

The first title in the laugh-out-loud and feel-good rom com series from USA TODAY bestselling author, Kate O'KeeffeCassie Dunhill and her friends make a pact to marry the next guy they each date. What could possibly go wrong?Cassie is sick of dating. It's been ten years and it's time, time to find The One. It's either that or buy a fetching habit and veil and abandon the whole thing. But Cassie believes in love, and she's not ready to give up yet.The pressure is on to find Mr. Right and Cassie's the first to find him: Parker Hamilton. He's good-looking, smart, cultured--and a doctor. Despite his obvious credentials, Cassie's not taking any chances. She's vetted Parker so thoroughly she could offer some pointers to the CIA. Needless to say, he passes with flying colors.Things get complicated when Will Jordan, her irritating work colleague, muscles in on her dream job and her love life. Will is a typical guy, complete with nicknames for everyone, even Cassie. His good looks and relaxed, easy nature can be distracting. But Cassie can do without that kind of distraction right now, no matter how good Will looks with his shirt off.In the end, is there only One Last First Date?One Last First Date is a fun, heart-warming friends to lovers rom com for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Bridget Jones's Diary, Lindsey Kelk, and TV shows like Jane the Virgin. It's a light-hearted, humorous, and fun full-length novel that can be read as a standalone title.Readers LOVE One Last First Date : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "One Last First Date by Kate O'Keeffe is a hysterically funny and well-written romance story." - Readers' Favorite★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Kate O'Keeffe is the Sophie Kinsella of New Zealand " - Kirsty McManus, author of 1996★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I was hooked from page one . . . The story is well-written with a ton of laugh-out-loud moments. Bravo, Kate O'Keeffe." - Joslyn Westbrook, author of The Fifty-Two Week Chronicles★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "If you like stories written with quirky humor and toe-curling romance, stories about dates fraught with mishaps and workplace situations gone asunder, and stories about finding love where you least expect it, One Last First Date is the book for you." - Geralyn Corcillo, Amazon best selling author★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "One Last First Date is a cute, sweet romantic comedy . . . this book is a 'sit on the beach with a Mai Tai' read....just don't make a pact while there " - InD'tale Magazine★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Artfully plotted, with just the right dose of you-are-ahead-of-the-heroine to make you turn pages in anticipation ... I loved it from beginning to end." - Laurie Baxter, author★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Loved this book " - Melissa Baldwin, bestselling author of Friends ForNever★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This book is well written, romantic, funny and everything a great chick lit book is. I'm super excited to read another of Kate's titles " - Aimee Brown, author of Little Gray Dress★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Kate O'Keeffe will bring you to tears with laughter in One Last First Date. Clever, funny, and romantic -- the perfect Chick Lit read " - Tracy Krimmer, author of Dating For Decades★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This is a fun, delightful and thoroughly enjoyable read " - Marianne Hansen, book blogger, Comedy of Errers

Feisty, controlled, and ready to take on the world in stilettos and a power suit, 29-year-old Brooke Mortimer has no idea what's about to hit her...More than a little work-obsessed, Brooke is determined to catapult her New Zealand business to the next level by wooing corporate America with her professional savvy and sass. But when America's checkbook comes waltzing in attached to the sexy, rugged, and tanned Logan McManus, Brooke is wary of relinquishing control to a man-any man-especially to one who sets her on fire. She's been there, done that, and only managed to get burned in the end. No way, not this time. What Brooke doesn't know is a bumpy-ride with a foreigner might be exactly what she needs, even if it is a ride she's reluctant to take. Can Brooke finally relinquish control and trust her heart to make a few decisions of its own? Escape to beautiful New Zealand in this "tremendously enjoyable" (InD'tale Magazine) "sexy, feel-good chick lit romp" (Geralyn Corcillo, Amazon Best Selling Author).

★ ★ ★ ★ ★"I haven't felt this passionate about a book in a long time... (it's a) well written masterpiece and suggest that chick lit lovers read it immediately..." -Readers' Favorite★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Part Bridget Jones's Diary and part Eat, Pray, Love... It is worth escaping to a quiet spot to read O'Keeffe's engrossing tale." - Chick Lit CentralForced to move back to her home town, Jessica Banks's past is about to bite her in the butt.Jessica does not want to be back in her New Zealand hometown one little bit. Goodbye exciting London, hello old-fashioned boredom.And she's got a lot to deal with. There's her overbearing mother, her new fashion career, not to mention the sudden disappearance of her best friend. Thank goodness for Ben, her reliable, cute friend who always has a broad shoulder to cry on--at least when his gorgeous girlfriend isn't around. Then sexy tennis pro, Scott bursts into her life, serving up a hot and steamy love match. But off the court Scott is running a different racket--one that might just open Jessica's eyes and heart. With everything she ever wanted and feared in front of her, will Jessica finally find her way home? Styling Wellywood is a fun, "well written masterpiece" (Readers' Favorite), chick lit romp for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Marian Keyes.Escape to beautiful New Zealand in this sexy, feel-good romantic comedy.Books in The Wellywood Romantic Comedy Series: Unlike my other series, the titles in this series have a steamy scene or two. Just so you know.