ABOUT
Jackie Walker is a loud-mouthed lady with a strong passion for sarcasm, slapstick comedy, cussing, rescuing cats, theme parks, giggling to herself, and drinking margaritas.
In elementary school she discovered she had a passion and a talent for writing. Jackie used her writing skills to fake her way through twelve years of school, four years of college, and many jobs where she was foolishly considered above average and often rewarded for her ability to use words to convey meaning. Crazy, right? She even duped an entire college into thinking she was valedictorian material. Hilarious! After college, she snuck her way into a career where she was paid real money to write things that sounded important and serious. Alas, careers like this typically occur in a business world where it is “frowned upon” to have a sense of humor and speak fluent sarcasm. Thus, Jackie decided to say goodbye to the chains of the business world and become an authorprenuer. Now that she is in charge, she can call her boss names all day long and not get in trouble. She can also clock in late each day and give her co-workers (her cats) the finger when they look at her funny.
Since she was raised by wolves in sunny Central Florida, Jackie often finds herself saying the wrong things in the most inopportune times, leading to embarrassment and shame. This trend has continued throughout her life and to this day she often can be found putting her foot in her mouth and then sneaking away to write something. It turns out that writing is a coping mechanism she uses to process her embarrassment over her inability to be socially appropriate. When she is not talking to the imaginary characters who live in her head and bringing their stories to life on paper, she is hanging out with her teenage son or extended family. She also spends approximately thirty-six hours each and every day scooping litter boxes and refilling water bowls in devote service of her cat overlords. In addition to hanging out with family, taking on craft projects that she never finishes, and writing steamy love stories, she also spends her time reading romance novels in practically every sub-genre except historical (because there just weren’t enough showers back then for sexy times. That’s right. I said it.)
Jackie Walker is a loud-mouthed lady with a strong passion for sarcasm, slapstick comedy, cussing, rescuing cats, theme parks, giggling to herself, and drinking margaritas.
In elementary school she discovered she had a passion and a talent for writing. Jackie used her writing skills to fake her way through twelve years of school, four years of college, and many jobs where she was foolishly considered above average and often rewarded for her ability to use words to convey meaning. Crazy, right? She even duped an entire college into thinking she was valedictorian material. Hilarious! After college, she snuck her way into a career where she was paid real money to write things that sounded important and serious. Alas, careers like this typically occur in a business world where it is “frowned upon” to have a sense of humor and speak fluent sarcasm. Thus, Jackie decided to say goodbye to the chains of the business world and become an authorprenuer. Now that she is in charge, she can call her boss names all day long and not get in trouble. She can also clock in late each day and give her co-workers (her cats) the finger when they look at her funny.
Since she was raised by wolves in sunny Central Florida, Jackie often finds herself saying the wrong things in the most inopportune times, leading to embarrassment and shame. This trend has continued throughout her life and to this day she often can be found putting her foot in her mouth and then sneaking away to write something. It turns out that writing is a coping mechanism she uses to process her embarrassment over her inability to be socially appropriate. When she is not talking to the imaginary characters who live in her head and bringing their stories to life on paper, she is hanging out with her teenage son or extended family. She also spends approximately thirty-six hours each and every day scooping litter boxes and refilling water bowls in devote service of her cat overlords. In addition to hanging out with family, taking on craft projects that she never finishes, and writing steamy love stories, she also spends her time reading romance novels in practically every sub-genre except historical (because there just weren’t enough showers back then for sexy times. That’s right. I said it.)
When hot teachers and internet trends collide, love soon follows.
Brody’s my friend – just a friend. He’s also my autistic son’s favorite teacher. He’s as off limits as they come, no matter how drop dead gorgeous he is. Falling for him would be wrong. Resisting him though, is becoming pure torture.
After being burned by men who can’t handle dating a single-mom of a special-needs child, I refuse to date anymore. Not until my son is grown.
My plan is working fine until my trouble-making bestie presents me with a dare that I can’t resist. I’m a sucker for a good dare – especially when margaritas have been consumed. And she’s just dared me to plant a surprise kiss on Brody’s sexy lips, while she records it for a trending TikTok challenge video.
But if I do this, it could change everything. My life is already pure chaos and maybe now is not the best time to shake things up even more.
Is it worth risking our friendship and his important role in my son’s life for one kiss? What if he wants more? What if I do?
What Readers Are Saying:
“Never in a million years would I have guessed this was the authors first full length novel. I LOVED it!”
“There is no way this is a debut novel for an author… it was so good! I loved the humor, sarcasm, love, story, all of it!”
“If you like down-to-earth warmth, laughter, a few tears, and some sexy times; you won’t be disappointed in the least.”
What if one mistake, just one night, changed everything?
Hudson freaking Langley.
My polar opposite.
Biggest flirt on the planet.
Best man at my sister’s wedding.
Sleeping with him would be a huge mistake.
Resisting him is suddenly a full-time job.
I try to keep him at arm’s length as we work together on all the pre-wedding festivities. But since he takes nothing seriously, I’m the one doing all the actual work while he tries mercilessly to seduce me.
Sure, he’s funny, sexy, and has a rear end you can bounce quarters off, but that’s irrelevant at this stage of my life. I’m ready for a family, and I already made the decision to take that journey on my own. All I need is a little self-control.
Until I saw another side of him that night at the engagement party.
Next thing I knew it was goodbye control, hello consequences.
Was it the worst mistake of my life? Or did I accidentally find my happily ever after?
What Readers Are Saying:
“What I love about Jackie’s writing style most is that you think you know how these characters will get to their happily ever after, but you really don’t! She throws twists in there that you cannot predict. She keeps you guessing until the last word.”
“What a great read! I lost so much sleep since I repeatedly had to read ‘just one more chapter’!”
“If you love sarcastic and sassy heroine falling in love with a laid-back blonde beefy stoke of a man then this book is for you.”
Separating the truth from the lies has never been harder. Pun intended.
It started as a little white lie.
A temporary marriage of convenience that would only last a few days — then we’d go back to just being friends. After all, Cort Amos and I aren’t in love. We only tied the knot so I wouldn’t have to marry the greedy social climber my billionaire father had chosen as the son-in-law he wanted to inherit the company.
But then came the romantic honeymoon across Europe — my father’s apology gift to me.
Day after day. Night after night. Spent with a man I’ve been drooling over since the day we met, while we’re in some of the most romantic places on the planet. So when he suggests we explore our physical attraction while on this vacation … just for fun, I can’t help but say yes.
He’s sweet and charming, and he knows just how to make me laugh. Not to mention those shoulders and that smile and those washboard abs. I can hardly catch my breath around him. But it’s all in fun — he doesn’t want a serious relationship any more than I do. When we get back home, it will all come to an end, just like we planned.
Simple right? We can totally pull this off without feelings getting involved. No sweat.
Gulp.
I think I’m a big fat liar.
What Readers Are Saying:
“This Amos book delivered the romance, the humor, the depth of characters, and the thrill of a great ending!”
“I don’t want my time with the Amos family to end!”
“Love and Other Lies took me on an emotional rollercoaster in the best way! It has all of her trademark sarcasm
and wit, with tons of heart added.”
Who says all trouble is bad? Especially if it feels good.
I’ve always been textbook people pleaser with third-degree middle child syndrome.
Putting everyone else first with a smile on my face was working out pretty well for me when out of nowhere, Archer Bliss — a growly single dad— drops a bomb on my carefully constructed happy life.
It seems my boyfriend has been cheating on me with Archer’s girlfriend. Even worse? She’s my coworker and secret archnemesis.
The old me would have forgiven them and wished them the best.
But the new me has had enough.
So, I do the (ir)rational thing and dump my lunch all over the backstabbing cheaters. Then I plant a kiss right on Archer’s very kissable lips right in front of both of them.
That’s right — I started a war by serving up a dish called revenge, which is best served with lips and lo mein.
And now, I’ve somehow teamed up with this hunky beast of a man to get even with our cheating exes.
At least it started that way, but now it’s an excuse to spend time together… some of which is horizontal.
The catch? He’s got three kids who need him, and I’m still trying to figure out who I am. Starting a romance with each of us fresh out of a messy breakup is only asking for trouble.
But the new me likes trouble.
And Archer Bliss is trouble with a capital T.
What Readers Are Saying:
“I love these Amos-holes!”
“I love this book! I’ve said this with Jackie’s first 3 books in the series, but I think this one is my favorite! It’s got a bit of everything! Laughing, crying, slow burn to major steaminess! It even has a tiny bit of suspense, just enough to keep you guessing!”
“I want to be an Amos-hole!”
She accidentally dented his bumper. Now, he’s filing a claim for her heart.
Something about Nick O’Malley gives my middle finger a boner — despite his sexy Irish accent, which seems to give my nips boners (but that’s beside the point).
I’m not sure why I can’t stand him. It might be the man bun. Or the arrogant way he speaks to me. Maybe it’s the way he looks at me like he’s starving, and I’m an irresistible snack cake.
Well, F that! I might be small and delicious, but I am not on the menu — for him or anyone else.
When my naughty pup causes a slight fender bender, the cocky dog trainer claims he knows just what I need, and much to my dismay, he’s right. And if you ever tell him I said that, I’ll junk punch you.
But now, the more time I spend with him, the more I start to see a different side of him. Maybe all those explosive words between us were more like fireworks.
I can’t act on this simmering attraction, no matter how tempting it may be. Aside from being off the D, the threatening text messages and unwanted “gifts” showing up remind me why staying clear of Nick is necessary. He’s not safe if he’s stays because a stupid accident from my past is still haunting me.
Except Nick doesn’t back away from threats. And shockingly enough, he has a protective side I find incredibly hot. But the longer he stays with me, the more danger he’s in.
I may have dented his bumper, but I can’t risk the damage I’ll do to his life… or his heart.
What Readers Are Saying:
“Jackie gives you all the feels then breaks your heart before stitching it back together with Millie’s story.”
“Possibly the best book in the Love and Laugh series. Jackie Walked really out does herself with sassy, spunky, stubborn Millie Amos. And OMG the swoon factor when it comes to Nick O’Malley is strong.”
“OMG sofa sex!”
When hot teachers and internet trends collide, love soon follows.
Brody’s my friend – just a friend. He’s also my autistic son’s favorite teacher. He’s as off limits as they come, no matter how drop dead gorgeous he is. Falling for him would be wrong. Resisting him though, is becoming pure torture.
After being burned by men who can’t handle dating a single-mom of a special-needs child, I refuse to date anymore. Not until my son is grown.
My plan is working fine until my trouble-making bestie presents me with a dare that I can’t resist. I’m a sucker for a good dare – especially when margaritas have been consumed. And she’s just dared me to plant a surprise kiss on Brody’s sexy lips, while she records it for a trending TikTok challenge video.
But if I do this, it could change everything. My life is already pure chaos and maybe now is not the best time to shake things up even more.
Is it worth risking our friendship and his important role in my son’s life for one kiss? What if he wants more? What if I do?
What Readers Are Saying:
“Never in a million years would I have guessed this was the authors first full length novel. I LOVED it!”
“There is no way this is a debut novel for an author… it was so good! I loved the humor, sarcasm, love, story, all of it!”
“If you like down-to-earth warmth, laughter, a few tears, and some sexy times; you won’t be disappointed in the least.”
What if one mistake, just one night, changed everything?
Hudson freaking Langley.
My polar opposite.
Biggest flirt on the planet.
Best man at my sister’s wedding.
Sleeping with him would be a huge mistake.
Resisting him is suddenly a full-time job.
I try to keep him at arm’s length as we work together on all the pre-wedding festivities. But since he takes nothing seriously, I’m the one doing all the actual work while he tries mercilessly to seduce me.
Sure, he’s funny, sexy, and has a rear end you can bounce quarters off, but that’s irrelevant at this stage of my life. I’m ready for a family, and I already made the decision to take that journey on my own. All I need is a little self-control.
Until I saw another side of him that night at the engagement party.
Next thing I knew it was goodbye control, hello consequences.
Was it the worst mistake of my life? Or did I accidentally find my happily ever after?
What Readers Are Saying:
“What I love about Jackie’s writing style most is that you think you know how these characters will get to their happily ever after, but you really don’t! She throws twists in there that you cannot predict. She keeps you guessing until the last word.”
“What a great read! I lost so much sleep since I repeatedly had to read ‘just one more chapter’!”
“If you love sarcastic and sassy heroine falling in love with a laid-back blonde beefy stoke of a man then this book is for you.”
Separating the truth from the lies has never been harder. Pun intended.
It started as a little white lie.
A temporary marriage of convenience that would only last a few days — then we’d go back to just being friends. After all, Cort Amos and I aren’t in love. We only tied the knot so I wouldn’t have to marry the greedy social climber my billionaire father had chosen as the son-in-law he wanted to inherit the company.
But then came the romantic honeymoon across Europe — my father’s apology gift to me.
Day after day. Night after night. Spent with a man I’ve been drooling over since the day we met, while we’re in some of the most romantic places on the planet. So when he suggests we explore our physical attraction while on this vacation … just for fun, I can’t help but say yes.
He’s sweet and charming, and he knows just how to make me laugh. Not to mention those shoulders and that smile and those washboard abs. I can hardly catch my breath around him. But it’s all in fun — he doesn’t want a serious relationship any more than I do. When we get back home, it will all come to an end, just like we planned.
Simple right? We can totally pull this off without feelings getting involved. No sweat.
Gulp.
I think I’m a big fat liar.
What Readers Are Saying:
“Triple awesome!” – Jackie’s mom
“Is she still writing mommy porn?” – Jackie’s cousin
“Where is the remote?” – Jackie’s son
Who says all trouble is bad? Especially if it feels good.
I’ve always been textbook people pleaser with third-degree middle child syndrome.
Putting everyone else first with a smile on my face was working out pretty well for me when out of nowhere, Archer Bliss — a growly single dad— drops a bomb on my carefully constructed happy life.
It seems my boyfriend has been cheating on me with Archer’s girlfriend. Even worse? She’s my coworker and secret archnemesis.
The old me would have forgiven them and wished them the best.
But the new me has had enough.
So, I do the (ir)rational thing and dump my lunch all over the backstabbing cheaters. Then I plant a kiss right on Archer’s very kissable lips right in front of both of them.
That’s right — I started a war by serving up a dish called revenge, which is best served with lips and lo mein.
And now, I’ve somehow teamed up with this hunky beast of a man to get even with our cheating exes.
At least it started that way, but now it’s an excuse to spend time together… some of which is horizontal.
The catch? He’s got three kids who need him, and I’m still trying to figure out who I am. Starting a romance with each of us fresh out of a messy breakup is only asking for trouble.
But the new me likes trouble.
And Archer Bliss is trouble with a capital T.
What Readers Are Saying:
“I love these Amos-holes!”
“I love this book! I’ve said this with Jackie’s first 3 books in the series, but I think this one is my favorite! It’s got a bit of everything! Laughing, crying, slow burn to major steaminess! It even has a tiny bit of suspense, just enough to keep you guessing!”
“I want to be an Amos-hole!”
She accidentally dented his bumper. Now, he’s filing a claim for her heart.
Something about Nick O’Malley gives my middle finger a boner — despite his sexy Irish accent, which seems to give my nips boners (but that’s beside the point).
I’m not sure why I can’t stand him. It might be the man bun. Or the arrogant way he speaks to me. Maybe it’s the way he looks at me like he’s starving, and I’m an irresistible snack cake.
Well, F that! I might be small and delicious, but I am not on the menu — for him or anyone else.
When my naughty pup causes a slight fender bender, the cocky dog trainer claims he knows just what I need, and much to my dismay, he’s right. And if you ever tell him I said that, I’ll junk punch you.
But now, the more time I spend with him, the more I start to see a different side of him. Maybe all those explosive words between us were more like fireworks.
I can’t act on this simmering attraction, no matter how tempting it may be. Aside from being off the D, the threatening text messages and unwanted “gifts” showing up remind me why staying clear of Nick is necessary. He’s not safe if he’s stays because a stupid accident from my past is still haunting me.
Except Nick doesn’t back away from threats. And shockingly enough, he has a protective side I find incredibly hot. But the longer he stays with me, the more danger he’s in.
I may have dented his bumper, but I can’t risk the damage I’ll do to his life… or his heart.
What Readers Are Saying:
“Jackie gives you all the feels then breaks your heart before stitching it back together with Millie’s story.”
“Possibly the best book in the Love and Laugh series. Jackie Walked really out does herself with sassy, spunky, stubborn Millie Amos. And OMG the swoon factor when it comes to Nick O’Malley is strong.”
“OMG sofa sex!”
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