Heading to the beach...a new release, some romance and a few dead bodies!

A new release is always exciting, even if the new release is just a boxed set of three of your older releases. Yesterday, my 2nd annual Beach Read Bundle came out.  I spent a lot of time with the-powers-that-be trying to decide which books to include.  I wanted light, frothy read that readers could take on their summer vacations.  And I love that they priced it at less than the cost of two books.  Three for less than two.  That means even if you've read one of the books, it still pays to buy the bundle for the other two. (I'm feeling all mathy!)

So which books are in this year's limited time boxed set? It doesn't really take a detective to figure it out.  LOL

First up is the first Maid in LA book, Steamed.  I'll be honest, these stories have some of my all time favorite reviews.  LOL  The 5th Maid in LA book, Polished Off, comes out in June, so this one seemed like a great way to introduce LA's favorite Maid to new readers.

Which led us to choosing Can't Find NoBODY for the second book.  Yes, it includes both my love of Mondays, a bit of glee and a disappearing body.  Think a Weekend at Bernie's romance.  This one's a nice cross between cozy mystery and romance.

Which led to the third story...Confessions of a Party Crasher.  The heroine's lost her job and comes home...to a crazy mother who turns her into an inadvertent party crasher.  This is a romantic comedy, but I love that it has a serious message... sometimes what you think you want isn't what you want at all!

What I really want is for all of you to have a wonderful summer.  I hope you get to visit a nearby beach (and take me...or rather one of my books along).  You can bet I'll be on Presque Isle for some beautiful Erie sunsets. (I took this pic last year...it truly is gorgeous out there!)

So please, pick up 

Holly Jacobs' 2018 Beach Read and let your friends know it's out. Remember it's only available until the end of summer.  And if you've read all three of those books, THANK YOU!!  Please consider checking out some of my other work at:

Amazon

Audible

BAM

Kobo

B&N

iBooks

Google Play

In Erie, you can find my books on the shelf at Werner Books! Stop in, check them out and tell them I said hi!

Thank you all for all your support.  
Keep an eye out.  I'm doing another cottage tour soon...we've been busy!  And even though I don't have any official classes this summer, I'm still busy.  So watch for more of my arting! And my friend Susan and I are doing a few videos for you soon. If you've subscribed to my blog, you won't miss any.  I'm posting our teaser.

And please, if you have a few moments, leave a review for any of my books you've read!
Have a great day...dare a say, a gleeful day? LOL

Holly

  

Confessions of a Party Crasher

Confessions of a Party Crasher is on sale today!

Fans of Holly Jacobs’ I Waxed My Legs for This? will love this story of love…and accidental party crashing!

Morgan Miller is out of work and out of luck. She’s moved back home to Pittsburgh to try and put her life back in order. When she agrees to attend wedding reception with her mom for she's appalled to learn her mother’s invitation is far from legitimate. Her mom has turned her into an inadvertent party crasher.

When her friends agree that party crashing is a great way to meet men, Morgan's life goes from crazy to completely crazy. Wedding photographer Conner Danning keeps shooting her swoon-worthy glances and Morgan's ex is trying to de-ex himself.

Coming home and falling in love might just be the one party Morgan doesn’t want to miss.

Reviews:
"...a funny tale of falling in love when you least expect it, best friends, and off-beat mothers..." We Write Romance

"...a sweet, entertaining romance..." ~RT Bookclub

"Hilarious situations, deep emotions, and lots of love make this one party you won't want to miss." ~Cat Cody, Romance Junkies

"Confession of a Party Crasher is an entertaining frolic. I know whenever I see Holly Jacobs name on a book I can be guarantee that I am are going to have one laugh after another..." Lydia Funneman, Writers Unlimited

"Confessions of a Party Crasher is a book about relationships and life. As always, Holly Jacobs uses plenty of zany humor to enhance the story and make it dazzle." ~© Kelley A. Hartsell, May 2006. All rights reserved. 

"CONFESSIONS OF A PARTY CRASHER is a charming romantic story, where love is made even more special with laughter." Amelia Richard, cataromance.com 

Book Stories: Confessions of a Party Crasher

Mothers and daughters.  It's a dynamic that's always fascinated me.  In Maid in LA Quincy and her mother have a rocky relationship...one that's really fueled by misunderstanding.  They love each other, but they don't understand each other at all.  I had five books (well four right now for you, and five in June when Polished Off is released!) to not only explore their story, but let it develop.

I know you're scratching your head say, I thought this Book Story was about Confessions of a Party Crasher.  LOL It is.  I was just setting the MOM stage.  Quincy's mother was a physician and all business...at least from Quincy's point-of-view.  Party Crasher's mom, Annabelle...is not.  She's in trouble frequently.  

Oh, I had so much fun with Annabelle and Morgan.  Morgan was a complex character to write.  She knows what she wants.  She makes plans.  She works hard.  I admire all those traits.  But this book was in a way a reminder to myself that things change and goals can change with them.  (I remind myself about many things in the books I write.  Really, writers don't need therapists, we just need to write another book.)  As much as I loved writing Annabelle and Morgan's relationship development, it was Morgan's journey that really fascinated me.  Finding what she REALLY wanted, not just what she thought she wanted—what she'd planned on wanting—was the big journey of the book.
 
I think that's the big lesson for me...and hopefully for readers.  Life changes...and we change along with it.  Plans and goals are all well and good (I love lists and plans) but sometimes they're worth reassessing.  It's worth it to channel your inner-Annabelle and remind yourself that sometimes what you think you want isn't what you want at all.  And like Morgan, maybe you'll find you are exactly where you want to be.

Oh, I know, I didn't blog at all about the romance in this book.  And really it is a romance.  The hero's journey is actually similar to Morgan's.  He needs to discover that sometimes what you think you want isn't what you want at all.  Maybe that's another lesson of the book...we all are always on a journey of finding where we should be and what we should be.

I hope you'll check out Confessions of a Party Crasher if you haven't already.  I set this one in Pittsburgh, PA.  My daughter was in school down there and helped with all the descriptions. I know most of my books are set in Erie, but occasionally I take a trip.  Speaking of which, I'm leaving today for Philadelphia.  I'm giving a talk tomorrow for the Valley Forge Romance Writers.  My handouts are printed, my bags are packed...yes, I put grownup clothes in the suitcase.  I'm ready to drive across this state I love.  I'm sure you'll hear all about it next week!  

Have a great weekend!

Holly

Reviews for Confession of a Party Crasher:

"...a funny tale of falling in love when you least expect it, best friends, and off-beat mothers..." We Write Romance

"...a sweet, entertaining romance..." ~RT Bookclub

"Hilarious situations, deep emotions, and lots of love make this one party you won't want to miss." ~Cat Cody, Romance Junkies

"Confession of a Party Crasher is an entertaining frolic. I know whenever I see Holly Jacobs name on a book I can be guarantee that I am are going to have one laugh after another..." Lydia Funneman, Writers Unlimited

"Confessions of a Party Crasher is a book about relationships and life. As always, Holly Jacobs uses plenty of zany humor to enhance the story and make it dazzle." ~© Kelley A. Hartsell, May 2006. All rights reserved. 

"CONFESSIONS OF A PARTY CRASHER is a charming romantic story, where love is made even more special with laughter." Amelia Richard, cataromance.com 

Confessions of a Party Crasher

This is one Party you don't want to miss!
Read, Confessions of a Party Crasher!

Reviews:"...a funny tale of falling in love when you least expect it, best friends, and off-beat mothers..." We Write Romance

"...a sweet, entertaining romance..." ~RT Bookclub

"Hilarious situations, deep emotions, and lots of love make this one party you won't want to miss." ~Cat Cody, Romance Junkies

"Confession of a Party Crasher is an entertaining frolic. I know whenever I see Holly Jacobs name on a book I can be guarantee that I am are going to have one laugh after another..." Lydia Funneman, Writers Unlimited

"Confessions of a Party Crasher is a book about relationships and life. As always, Holly Jacobs uses plenty of zany humor to enhance the story and make it dazzle." ~© Kelley A. Hartsell, May 2006. All rights reserved. 

"CONFESSIONS OF A PARTY CRASHER is a charming romantic story, where love is made even more special with laughter." Amelia Richard, cataromance.com 

Everything But... Audiobooks!

I wrote a series of short, sweet, fluffy romances for Avalon Books, a small publisher that mainly sold books to libraries.  The books got a new life when Montlake Romance bought Avalon's backlist.  Montlake published them as ebooks.  And now, they're coming out as audiobooks!  Yes, a bossy Hungarian grandmother who cursed her family to bad weddings is still moving!

The first three Everything But... audiobooks are available now on Amazon.  They'll be released on other sites over the next month.  Here are the dates and links!  You can preorder them now.

Everything but a Groom - 5/2/2017

Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes

Everything but a Bride - 5/9/2017

Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes

Everything but a Wedding - 5/16/2017

Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes

Everything but a Christmas Eve - 5/23/2017

Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes

Everything but a Mother - 5/30/2017

Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes

Everything but a Dog - 6/6/2017

Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes

And while you're shopping don't forget my newest releases:

Confessions of a Party Crasher

I Waxed My Legs for This?

Able to Love Again

Not Precisely Pregnant

The Book

Same Time Next Summer

Can't Find NoBODY

My Award Winning Words of the Heart series 

Carry Her Heart

These Three Words

Hold Her Heart

When you're done reading (or listening) to a book, I'd so appreciate it if you'd leave a review!  As always, thanks so much!!  Keep an eye out...new Views of My Garden videos are in the works!

Holly

I've got a Confession...Confessions of a Party Crasher is out today!

I've got a Confession...a new book is out and there are more subscriber treats! Open the newsletter to find out more... Happy Spring, everyone!! If you hang out with me on social media, you'll know I've already been out in the garden and working out at camp! I love this time of year!!  Especially when I have good news. Are you ready?   Confessions of a Party Crasher is out today!! ...and I have a confession, the party is just getting started! Morgan Miller is out of work and out of luck. She’s moved back home to Pittsburgh to try and put her life back in order. When she agrees to attend wedding reception with her mom for she's appalled to learn her mother’s invitation is far from legitimate. Her mom has turned her into an inadvertent party crasher. When her friends agree that party crashing is a great way to meet men, Morgan's life goes from crazy to completely crazy. Wedding photographer Conner Danning keeps shooting her swoon-worthy glances and Morgan's ex is trying to de-ex himself. Coming home and falling in love might just be the one party Morgan doesn’t want to miss as she discovers that sometimes what you think you want isn't what you want at all!   Reviews: "...a funny tale of falling in love when you least expect it, best friends, and off-beat mothers..." We Write Romance "...a sweet, entertaining romance..." ~RT Bookclub "Hilarious situations, deep emotions, and lots of love make this one party you won't want to miss." ~Cat Cody, Romance Junkies "Confession of a Party Crasher is an entertaining frolic. I know whenever I see Holly Jacobs name on a book I can be guarantee that I am are going to have one laugh after another..." Writers Unlimited "Confessions of a Party Crasher is a book about relationships and life. As always, Holly Jacobs uses plenty of zany humor to enhance the story and make it dazzle." ~© Kelley A. Hartsell All rights reserved. "CONFESSIONS OF A PARTY CRASHER is a charming romantic story, where love is made even more special with laughter." Cataromance.com  Buy Confessions of a Party Crasher!! Last newsletter, subscribers were given a free short story, The Book.  It's up now for sale. If you missed it, or enjoyed and want to pass it on and/or review it, you can find it at: Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kJfWWx Nook: http://bit.ly/2kwL3nv Kobo: http://bit.ly/2l7sk3K (Yes, I listened to you all and I'm trying to publish more books for other platforms!) BIG NEWS!! By Popular Demand, the entire Everything But... series is being published in audio! Here are their release dates. They're all available for preorder now! Everything but a Groom - 5/2/2017 Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes Everything but a Bride - 5/9/2017 Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes Everything but a Wedding - 5/16/2017 Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes Everything but a Christmas Eve - 5/23/2017 Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes Everything but a Mother - 5/30/2017 Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes Everything but a Dog - 6/6/2017 Amazon, Audible, BN and iTunes Here's a treat for all of you! My friend, Susan Gable, has a free book out now as she relaunches her Hawkin's Family series!  You can pick it up here.   That's it for now!  There are more books coming out this year, so you'll hear from me shortly!  Thanks as always for all your support! I hope you enjoy Confessions of a Party Crasher and that you pick up the Everything But series...on audio! Holly PS. You can get my newsletters directly by signing up at http://eepurl.com/4OPQL. Not only will you never miss a new release, you'll be eligible for all the subscriber giveaways and specials!