Nowhere Near Hollywood is the fifth major instalment of the Max Zajack series. Familiar to thousands of readers in France, Belgium, Switzerland and the United Kingdom from the earlier novels, this time around Max, after years of struggle to get his writing recognised, decides impulsively - and unwisely - to try his hand at acting in order to get his career off the ground. If anything can bring him attention, he tries to convince his skeptical and long-suffering girlfriend, Gayle, it's recognition as a performer. After all, the most powerful man in the world - the President of the United States - is himself a flopped B actor. Shot through with Max's characteristic black humour, Nowhere Near Hollywood traces his long, wacky journey through the fringes of the film and theater industries in New York City, from playing a Native American pitching hot dogs, to being asked to drop his trousers at a movie audition, to his heartbreaking near-misses as a playwright and screenwriter. Views: 664
A new cozy mystery series from New York Times and USA Today best-selling Author Diane Capri. Follow former lawyer turned concierge and amateur sleuth Andi Steele and her loveable cats (and dogs) as they catch murderers and solve crimes on historic Frontenac Island, Michigan. Dead bodies. Hunky men. A never-ending parade of demanding hotel guests, quirky villagers, cats, dogs, and maybe a ghost. The Frontenac Island Annual Flower Festival is in full swing, and everyone expects the Park Hotel florist to nab the top prize again this year. Until the florist is arrested for the murder of her rival, found dead in the middle of the hedge maze during the relay race. Andi feels compelled to prove her friend's innocence, of course... but it isn't like she doesn't have other things to do. Her romance with Mayor Evans is heating up, although Sheriff Jackson is still in the picture, too. And then there are Andi's parents, pressuring her... Views: 664
An innocent country girl...With stars in her eyes!In this Brides of the Roaring Twenties story, hotshot lawyer Walter Russell knows an innocent country girl like Shirley Burnette is going to find it tough in cutthroat Hollywood. A stolen kiss with this bright, young singer may be worthy of the silver screen—but Walter hates show business and has sworn off starlets. He knows he should steer well clear...if only he wasn't so compelled to help her!Brides of the Roaring Twenties miniseriesBook 1 — Baby on His Hollywood DoorstepBook 2 — Stolen Kiss with the Hollywood Starlet"Read this in 2 hours loved it [and] could not put it down. Lauri is my go to author for roaring 20's stories"— Goodreads on Baby on His Hollywood Doorstep"[Baby on His Hollywood Doorstep] brought tears to my eyes on more than one occasion. I certainly recommend this... Views: 664
BANG-BANG THERE GOES YOUR HEARTAfter being shot and left for dead by his partner, US Marshal Lincoln Jameson questions whether he'll ever put on a badge again. To help get his head straight, he takes off for the mountains where he meets the beautiful and compelling Mikayla O'Kane who's recently witnessed her ex-fiancé's murder. Following a vicious attack, Linc vows to protect her, and will do whatever is necessary to keep her alive. Mikayla resists witness protection, and will fight anyone, especially the hunky marshal who wants to put her in a cage, even if it's for her own safety. With complications arising at every turn, Linc's past and future collide in a deadly confrontation he must survive so he can start his life with the woman who has stolen his heart. Views: 664
