Bøger af Jenni James

When Will Darcy proposes out of the blue, Eliza Bennet's world comes crashing down. Of course she tells him no, but why would he ask her in the first place? Haven't they always been enemies? For the past year, Eliza has worked for Will's company, Revolutionary Innovations, as an efficiency expert. Her whole goal has been to raise profits, finish her contract, and then get out. She assumed Will wanted the same, but now she's not so sure. And more importantly, she has begun to wonder if she made a mistake in telling him no. Jenni James, author of The Jane Austen Diaries series for teens, does it again! Now she's creating a whole new series just for adults, Austen in Love. Book #1 is a delightful adaptation of Pride and Prejudice that has all the components of Jane Austen's amazing love story, sticking true to the original theme, while taking modern liberties to give this a fresh, new twist for the clean romance genre.

When Aurora Wellington is awakened with a kiss, she's shocked to find out that she's been in a coma for over a year. Everything has changed, including her belief in herself. Now she has to heal, face her past, and find out who she really is. When Phil's text causes Rory to crash, he is racked with guilt and prays she'll wake up. After staying by her side in the hospital for over a year, he has found himself in love with her, but when she awakens, she has no idea who he is. He knows the only way she'll heal is if he puts some distance between them. But how can he stay away when her life was the only thing that saved his?

Four years ago, in order to save her family, Miss Catherine Poleton wed an earl old enough to be her grandfather. In doing so, she cast aside the advances of Lord Hamson, the only gentleman she had ever loved, and to the delight of her mother, became Lady Romney, the Countess of Huntingdon. However, she soon learned that it was not easy being married to someone so much older than herself-so much so that when Lord Romney died, Catherine vowed she would never wed again. Lord Hamson believed he had moved on and was courting another when Lady Romney returned to town. Suddenly, his life was at sixes and sevens, and he could not deny that he felt the same for Catherine as he had before. But was it worth breaking his heart once more to renew his attentions, especially when the lady was determined not to have him? Or should he do what society expected and marry the girl he had nearly promised himself to?

Welcome to a whole new series of ESL (English Second Language) books. Jenni James creates delightful illustrations to engage readers of all ages. Each book shares a story through teaching basic English words for any ESL learner. Come join in the fun.

Chloe Elizabeth Hart despises the conceited antics of the popular crowd, or more importantly, one very annoying self-possessed guy, Taylor Anderson, who seems determined to make her the president of his fan club! Every girl in the whole city of Farmington, New Mexico, is in love with him, but he seems to be only interested in Chloe. This modern high school adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice" is a battle of wits as Chloe desperately tries to remain the only girl who can avoid the inevitable-falling for Taylor.

Welcome to a whole new series of ESL (English Second Language) books. Jenni James creates delightful illustrations to engage readers of all ages. Each book shares a story through teaching basic English words for any ESL learner. Come join in the fun.

The Russo family and Seattle, Washington, are no match for Claire Hart and her savvy knowledge of all things vampire-related. Thanks to her obsession with the Twilight series, if there is anyone who would know a vampire when she saw one, it's Claire. And she's positive totally hot Tony Russo is a vampire - she just has to prove it! In this modern retelling of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, follow Claire's hilarious journey on her first summer adventure away from home, where she learns everything isn't what it seems, and that in some instances, reality is way better than anything she'd ever find in a book.

Indy Zimmerman has a new stalker who won't leave her alone, no matter what she says to him. Never mind the fact that he's one of the most popular guys at school-she's positive Bryant Bailey is only trying to appease his own conscience after pretty much destroying her life. But when Bryant doesn't back down and insists on having some sort of bizarre friendship with her, his magic works, and her walls slowly start to crumble. He's not her type. She's never been into guys like Bryant, but then again, she's never really known anyone quite as stubborn, or caring, or who can get her to confess stuff she wouldn't even tell her best friend. "This is a Cinderella retelling unlike any you've ever read. Get ready to laugh and cry along with Indy as she discovers who she is and what she's worth." - Tristi Pinkston, author of Take My Advice

It's only been a year since her divorce, so why would Jane Adamson do something as stupid as attempt to date again? Wasn't her marriage scarring enough? The answer was simple-her kids. They worried about her and wanted to see her happy again. She needed to be happy . She needed to learn to trust again and feel pretty again and human again. As a mom of five, it was too easy to hide herself away and focus just on her kids. Who needs men, anyway? Join Jane in part one of a six-part journey of self-discovery, conquering the past, understanding love, and most importantly ... healing, as she finds the woman she once was.

Join the James Gang in this collection of magical Christmas stories from the life of bestselling author Jenni James. Take a heartwarming peek at her family as they celebrate the holidays and see the good in themselves and others around them. These stories are lessons of joy, forgiveness, and what can happen when you open your heart to serving others. Perfect to read around the Christmas tree-or all year long!

Welcome to a whole new series of ESL (English Second Language) books. Jenni James creates delightful illustrations to engage readers of all ages. Each book shares a story through teaching basic English words for any ESL learner. Come join in the fun

Sometimes love is blind. Emmalee Bradford thinks she's an expert at matchmaking, and she won't rest until all her friends are as happy as she is. Especially Hannah, the girl she's decided to make popular. Everyone loves Emmalee's advice--everyone, that is, except her annoying neighbor Chase Anderson, who has taken it upon himself to "fix" her. This modern version of Jane Austen's Emma is the hilarious journey of a girl who believes she knows all about love. But when it comes to recognizing the perfect guy for her, Emmalee is absolutely clueless.

A young prince crippled by a witch- The day Fredrico watches his cruel family mourn his false death and announce to the kingdom their cursed prince has died, is the day he truly embraces his new life and new name Rumplestiltskin. How could he be known by anything else? -His skin is completely rumpled and stilted now. He hides away from the king and queen and grows up as a crippled servant in the castle. Years later, his younger brother, Marcus, becomes king and humors Aubrynn's father when he boasts that his daughter can turn straw into gold. Intrigued Marcus locks the distraught maiden in a tower and declares to the kingdom that if she can transform the straw, he will marry her, but if she cannot he will kill her father. Rumplestiltskin is determined to help Aubrynn save her father and marry the king. Now, if only he can remember to keep his real identity a secret and not fall in love with her himself...

Lord Alistair Compton could not believe Lady Lacey Lamb had the boldness to cut him in the middle of the Huffingtons' ball. She flatly refused to stand up with him! He responded the only way a man of his consequence could-by placing a wager at White's. Lady Ice would fall hopelessly in love with him before the Season was through. Lacey had never been so appalled, so shocked, so scandalized! How dare the monstrous buffoon treat her so horridly, guaranteeing the gossips banter her name about over a ridiculous wager? It was not to be endured. With the help of her brother, Lord Melbourne, a counter bet was placed, and the stakes were high-for who could resist falling for the lovely bluestocking when she was most definitely in the right?

Welcome to a whole new series of ESL (English Second Language) books. Jenni James creates delightful illustrations to engage readers of all ages. Each book shares a story through teaching basic English words for any ESL learner. Come join in the fun. Czech, Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Maori, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, Swahili, Tongan ...and more to come.

When Caroline Bingley broke off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth seven years ago, she realized she'd made the biggest mistake of her life. When he shows up again, she knows she doesn't deserve him, but it doesn't stop her from wishing things were different. The last thing Rick wants is to get caught up in Caroline drama again-one broken heart was enough. To prove he's over her, he starts to date her sister, Louisa. Unfortunately, the plan backfires as he finds himself closer to Caroline than ever before, and he has to admit, he's never really gotten over her. This modern, tangled retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion is a fun, clean romance with witty dialogue and forgiving hearts.

Does true love really prevail? All Lilly Price has ever known is living in the shadow of her widely successful foster family. But when a twist of fate deals Lilly the hand of Harrison Crawford, the most popular guy in Bloomfield, NM, everything flips upside down. Sean Benally is a hard worker, he's funny, he's generous, and he's kind. He's also the most amazing guy Lilly has ever known. And she's totally fallen in love with him. But he's her foster brother... Now she must choose between the unavailable love of her life-or the guy who promises to be available forever. Mansfield Ranch is the fifth installment of the Jane Austen Diaries, the wildly successful series by popular author Jenni James. It's a contemporary young-adult take on Jane Austen's Mansfield Park.

Eight months ago, Charles Bingley took off for New York and never told Jane Bennet why he was breaking up with her. Now he's back, and she's cautiously optimistic at the attention he's been showing her. Could they actually have a chance at rekindling their relationship? She's hopeful-until her sister Eliza's wedding to Will Darcy, when Charles begins to show his true colors again. Charles knows he's nearly lost the love of his life, and he isn't about to let that happen. With the help of his lovable grammy, he comes up with a plan to woo Jane and prove he's in her life to stay. Join Charles as he shares with Jane the true Twelve Days of Christmas, and see how with patience, a little imagination, and hope, he captures the heart of the woman who was meant to be his forever.

WILL LOVE REVEAL THE TRUTH? When Princess Kyra's coach is overturned by bandits, she is forced to flee for her very life during a raging storm. Thankfully, Kyra discovers a castle and is hopeful that the kingdom might give her the shelter she desperately seeks. However, as she approaches, a guard arrives with the matching horse from her carriage, Kyra is frightened all over again and cautiously presents herself as a commoner named Marie. The queen is not convinced Marie is merely a commoner and commands her son, Prince David, to entertain and woo the girl until the truth comes out. There is intrigue afoot in the kingdom, and the queen is bound and determined to see if this mysterious girl had anything to do with it. With Prince David gleaning the truth, what could go wrong? No one could have expected him to fall for the bedraggled princess, least of all Kyra!

Welcome to a whole new series of ESL (English Second Language) books. Jenni James creates delightful illustrations to engage readers of all ages. Each book shares a story through teaching basic English words for any ESL learner. Come join in the fun. Czech, Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Maori, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, Swahili, Tongan ...and more to come.

AWARD-WINNING, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF Not Cinderella's Type (Book and Feature Film) Could you walk a mile in Brooke's shoes? High school senior Brooke Whitman has one goal--stay low and blend in until graduation. That's it. If anyone knew what her home life was really like then everything would change. She has to hide the fact that her barely-there-mom is a drunk, just to protect her two little sisters. If the state knew Brooke was running the house, they'd take her sisters away. And that wasn't going to happen. So far despite everything she's managed to keep them together. Until she has to turn down the title of homecoming queen--dang it. Which begins a series of lies that eventually hurts the one guy she's been crushing on since seventh grade. But what's worse than losing Asher Bronson? Losing everything... and it's too risky to trust him, no matter how much she wishes she could.

Lord Atten Meets His Match is the third installment in the Jenni James Regency Romance Collection. When Lord Atten is rescued by a pretty miss, from an awkward situation involving a matchmaking mama, he is immediately drawn to the daring minx. However, complications arise when he learns she's none other than Miss Waite, the daughter of his father's sworn enemy. It simply will not do to be seen with her, let alone court her. Her father would have his hide! So why can he not simply walk away and leave her to find another? Miss Charity Waite has seen Lord Atten many times and wondered who he was. Little did she know that saving him would lead to so much undeniable intrigue, as well as ridiculous tension. Why it was silly to even imagine the two of them together! However, could her heart rest if they were truly apart?

When Arabella Mercedes Monroe first learns she's won a major award--becoming the senior representative for the state of Colorado--she's ecstatic. She'll be attending swanky events all over the state, doing press releases and news interviews. What's not to love? Until she finds out she has to share the limelight with major nerd Brock Davis. How will she ever survive being shackled with him the whole year? Brock Davis can't stand preppy princesses who think they're better than everyone. He will guarantee Arabella gets knocked down a peg or two, and learn a few choice life lessons about being nice to others--even if it kills him. And being with her all year, just might. Beauty and the Beast meets Taming of the Shrew in this modern heartfelt clean teen retelling. This is book three of the Jenni James Modern Fairy Tales. Followed by bestselling Not Cinderella's Type and Sleeping Beauty: Back to Reality

Is grass truly greener than ocean blue? Pearl has always dreamed of visiting the land of humans, to walk with them, eat with them, and learn everything she can from them. But no one in the North Seas agrees with her. In fact, they are all convinced that the landfolk are a dangerous, scary group of people who would harm the mermaid if they could. Keel, the great merprince of the North Seas, has never loved anyone as much as he loves Pearl. He knows of her fascination with mankind and realizes she will never be truly settled until she has walked among the humans. So he finally relents, giving her a potion to grow legs of her own so she can experience the world above the water. He vows to come on land and protect her, as he doesn't trust humans and never will. Join us in this unique twist of a tale about a princess determined to find a world and life better than her own, and the prince who is willing to risk it all to guarantee that she finds her own happiness.

Andy and Annie are back at it again. This time, they've decided to conquer the bullies who like to tease Andy for wearing green shirts. Annie uses her magical ghostly powers for good in this funny early reader story. She decides it's time the school learns that wearing green isn't mean-it's cool! Join Annie and Andy on an adventure that will change even the toughest of hearts, and maybe even make the principal happy, too. "Something spooky is going on . . . Jenni James and BC Sterrett deliver a new series that will thrill young readers. The story keeps you turning pages, and the art makes you laugh out loud. Definitely a book teachers, parents, and kids will enjoy!" -Mikey Brooks, author and illustrator of The Dream Keeper Chronicles and the bestselling ABC Adventures: Magical Creatures

Read by the original Jane Banks from Mary Poppins! The sleeping girl has no idea she is asleep. After Aleyna witnessed the cruel deaths of her family, she was put to sleep by Ezralon the unicorn. He has been keeping her safe, hidden in the forest, until her true prince could come and rescue her. While Aleyna is protected in the forest, her spirit walks the halls of her ruined, deserted castle in a dream-like existence, believing everything is still perfect. However, she is halted in this state – almost as if time were frozen – until the prince awakens her. Prince Darién of Lybrooke Court loves a challenge as much as the next man, but believes it will be a fool's errand to rescue a ghost who is already dead! He's convinced no one could have survived sleeping thirty years, so what is the point of rescuing a girl who is quite content to haunt on her own? Of course, if Darién wasn't so afraid of ghouls, this whole thing could be much easier to fathom...Jenni James is an American writer from Phoenix, Arizona. When she is not writing, she is taking care of her ten kids. She is the author of almost forty books, ranging from stories for children (the "Andy & Annie" series), teens ("The Jane Austen Diaries" series), as well as romances for adults ("The Eternal Realm" series).