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 . . .

WINNER TAKES ALL Travel blogger Gwen Williams is about to live the dream—competing in the annual American Board Game Championship. She's up against some stiff competition, namely legendary gamer and four-time champ Cody McKay. The seriously buff hottie and shameless flirt is going all-out to seduce her. That's when Gwen lays her cards on the table: She never, ever mixes gaming with romance . . . until resisting Cody becomes a losing proposition. As Gwen gives in to temptation, everything's in play for a major heartache. With the rounds heating up and players eliminated, she knows she's gambling a lot more than a seat at the final table in Vegas. But Cody's kisses promise more than a fleeting romance. If she plays her cards right, Gwen just might walk off with the championship and the man of her dreams. Praise for America's Next Reality Star "Smart, witty, and really freaking good . ....

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 . . .

With Lila's big box store wages, it'll take about fifty years to finish fixing up this money pit she's stuck with. Then her friend Pierre proposes the perfect solution: he needs a green card. If Lila marries him, he'll pay to finish the job. Win-win, right? One problem: who is going to believe the gorgeous, brilliant investment banker fell for little Lila? Everyone, if they have any say in it. Not even their closest friends or family can suspect the truth. Lila fakes the walk of shame, feigns total surprise at Pierre's staged public proposal, and plans their wedding with a single-minded determination rivaled only by a Yorkie begging for treats. Their staged relationship is so perfect, Lila starts to believe it's real. Then Pierre's brother drops a bombshell: they are royalty, princes to a tiny island nation, and Lila isn't princess material. All of a sudden, instead of studs and sandpaper, Lila finds herself worrying about titles and tiaras....

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 instantly suspended from her job. Her current boyfriend dumps her. The cops blame her for the pictures. Her friends vanish. Trapped in despair, Anna enters a downward spiral. When she hits rock bottom, holding Eric accountable is her only way out of the mess her life's become. He always seemed untouchable, but if there's one thing Anna knows now, it's that no one is too perfect to be brought down. She just has to create a perfect storm of her own. Fans of Kerry Lonsdale will love this tale of loss and redemption.

When Cara realizes she accidentally sent the wrong draft of her manuscript to her dream agent, she did the only thing that makes sense—she breaks into the agent's office to get it back.This work of flash fiction won Literary Rejections's inaugural Short Story Prize in 2016.

She's a poor dance teacher. He's her 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 pole fitness, 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, so he's got to learn fast. 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. Fans of Dirty Dancing will love this updated, gender-flipped twist. Time of My Life is the second book in the OCEANIC DREAMS series. Each book is standalone and can be read in any order.

 Janey's never felt this way before, but passengers are off limits. It's only one dirty dance...what could go wrong? Legend says everyone who boards the Oceanic Aphrodite will find true love that day. Staff like Janey know that's a crock. She's on the ship to earn her paycheck teaching pole fitness, not for romance. Then she runs into Frank in the boarding area. He's everything Janey isn't-refined, classy, rich, privileged-but his good looks and charm make him undeniably appealing. Unfortunately, he's a passenger, which means nothing can happen. When Janey's partner becomes too ill to perform in the end-of-cruise talent show, Frank offers to fill in. He's never done pole, but his ballet background makes him the perfect choice. Not to mention their only option. Despite their differences, Janey finds herself falling for Frank. For the first time, she hopes the legend is real-but giving in to temptation means Janey could be out of a job. This novella-length romantic comedy is the second book in the Oceanic Dreams series Books in series: I Saw Him Standing There by Holly Kerr Time of My Life by Laura Heffernan Circle in the Sand by Tracy Krimmer I Thought it Was You by Kirsty McManus I Will Follow Him by Holly Tierney-Bedord Take a Chance on Me by Delancey Stewart Shut Up and Dance With Me by Monique McDonell The Best of You by Sophie-Leigh Robbins **Review 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 From the Author Thank you so much for reading TIME OF MY LIFE. I hope you liked it. Don't miss the other books in the Oceanic Dreams series!

Enjoy this hilarious royal romantic comedy series by award-winning author Laura Heffernan. Being a Princess is for the birds... As if meeting your mother-in-law isn't terrifying enough, Lila's happens to be Queen of Corchenne. Her Royal Highness is less than thrilled that her favorite son Pierre married a commoner and is renouncing his title. Winning her over is a tall order, but Lila's up for the challenge—until her scheming, no-good brother arrives in town. And he brought a flock of emus into the throne room. Caleb's never met a rich person he doesn't want to dupe, and unlike his sister, he makes a great first impression. Suddenly, instead of worrying about embarrassing Pierre or accidentally declaring war on Spain, Lila has to stop the royal family from falling under her brother's spell. Pierre claims to love Lila despite her relatives, but if she can't fix her brother's mess, it could destroy the royal family—not...

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, Christa's life is peaceful and easy until she runs into Jess. Jess used her husband's life insurance to go to medical school. When she discovers that she's actually not a widow, it...

SUGAR, SEA SALT, AND SHOW BIZ Jen Reid's life after walking off a reality show has been great—she's gone from being a broke twenty-four-year-old Seattleite with no love life and no job to the twenty-five-year-old who got the guy, moved to Miami, and is starting a bakery with her best friend. She thinks her showmance love, Justin, might be about to propose. And with mouthwatering goodies based on everyone's favorite shows, her business, Sweet Reality, is destined for success. That is, until a killer competitor opens right across the street. If she's going to save Sweet Reality, Jen has to come up with a secret ingredient—like the recipe that won Totally 80s Bake-Off. Jen can get it—if she steps back into the spotlight. Soon she and Justin are out to sea on a cruise ship full of reality stars, including her nemesis, Ariana; her lying, cheating ex; and some wicked producers looking to bring the drama. Separate cabins,...

SEEKING THE SMART ONE Twenty-four-year-old Jen Reid had her life in good shape: an okay job, a tiny-cute Seattle apartment, and a great boyfriend almost ready to get serious. In a flash it all came apart. Single, unemployed, and holding an eviction notice, who has time to remember trying out for a reality show? Then the call comes, and Jen sees her chance to start over—by spending her summer on national TV. Luckily The Fishbowl is all about puzzles and games, the kind of thing Jen would love even if she wasn't desperate. The cast checks all the boxes: cheerful, quirky Birdie speaks in hashtags; vicious Ariana knows just how to pout for the cameras; and corn-fed "J-dawg" plays the cartoon villain of the house. Then there's Justin, the green-eyed law student who always seems a breath away from kissing her. Is their attraction real, or a trick to get him closer to the $250,000 grand prize? Romance or showmance, suddenly Jen has a lot more to lose...

SAY 'I DO'—OR ELSE When Jen Reid escaped a reality TV cruise with her relationship intact—if not her hair—she swore she was done with the cameras for good. Sure, she and Justin met, had their first kiss, and got engaged with tape rolling, but manufactured drama and ruthless producers have shaken them up more times than she can count. With Jen's reality-themed bakery just getting started and her brand-new lawyer fiancé in a pile of debt, they're a long way from glitz and glamour, and that's fine by Jen. Until the Network calls and tells her that unless she says "I do" to a wedding special, Justin will be out of a job. Now Jen has two weeks to plan an all-expenses-paid "dream wedding"—and dodge the tricks and traps of a showrunner happy to mess up her future in the name of ratings. Luckily for Jen, she's got plenty of experience with cake and popcorn. But when real-life drama and reality TV twists collide, the...