Bøger af Diane Michaels

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 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.

To jump inside a bouncy castle is to risk falling......in love.In her tiny house built for one, Caitlin only has space for Mr. Right Now. The bad boys she dates may let her down, but they're more fun than...Dan dreams of his happily ever after. If Caitlin accepted the starring role in it, he'd jump for joy. But each time she avoids him, his heart sinks like a lead balloon.When Dan helps Caitlin with a favor, the project deflates into a weekend-long disaster. Will his heroic plans save the day? And will his actions inspire Caitlin to see she has room in her heart for a nice guy like Dan?Jump into the King & Queen series with this sweet romantic comedy. 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

When love is a full-contact sport, surrender may be the only way to win.Roller derby is more than a place where Amelia can unleash her inner beast. It's her safe space. And yeah, she gets the irony. Off the track, men have thwarted her every move. So when her all-female team brings in a male coach, it stings worse than an epic case of rink rash. Declan is more nervous about facing his new roller derby team than he was before skating in the Olympics. And the evil glares he's getting from Amelia aren't helping. She may be spoiling for a fight, but his heart has other plans. If she can take a timeout to dial back her rink warrior instincts and learn to stop resenting him for being a man, will she see that he may be the prize she didn't know she was fighting for?Lace up your skates for book 2 of 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

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

Dependable. Predictable. Funny. These traits topped the list of charms Lila had found in her bowling partner, Bruce. Like a ball on a well-oiled lane, their romance rolled toward its happily-ever-after. Too bad Bruce's best qualities ripened like a pair of overused bowling shoes. Bruce will go to any length to save their marriage. And Lila is eager to go along with his plan. Through a series of odd, silly, and sometimes terrifying dates, they're on track to rekindle their missing spark. Until everything goes wrong. Re-examining the reasons they fell in love may not be enough to fix this mess. Is there one unpredictable grand gesture left that can help them find the reset button? If novellas about second chances are right up your alley, book 3 of the King & Queen romantic comedy series is for you.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

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.

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

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.