Bøker av Erika Kelly

Her children are grown, her ex betrayed her in the worst way, and it's her first Christmas alone. What better way to spend it than with the hottest man she's ever seen? She deserves a little fun after losing everything she's worked so hard for.Margot Rhodes is glad to wake up in her hotel room to an empty bed. Her one and only hookup was phenomenal, but she doesn't need to say goodbye to a man she'll never see again. Except when she comes downstairs...she finds him in the lobby.A snowstorm shut down the airport, and now she's stuck with him for three days.She needs to rebuild her life--not fall for some guy who lives two thousand miles away--so she does her best to avoid him, but the infuriating man keeps teaming up with her in the holiday events the hotel owner's arranged to keep her guests happy.And then, when it's time to go their separate ways, he makes an offer she can't refuse. It requires a move to his hometown...but what does she have to lose? She's starting from the bottom which means the only way forward is up.She's got a second chance at life...is she willing to risk it all for a dirty-talking stranger?

What's the worst thing that can happen to a single dad trying to avoid temptation? Crossing paths with the sexy runaway bride who's looking to get as far away from her ex as possible.When runaway bride Grace Giordano needs somewhere to regroup, groomsman Jaime Dupree offers her a guest house on his ranch. It's no skin off his nose-she's only in town a few days. Besides, between his daughter and his professional hockey team, he's got his hands full. Surely, their paths won't cross.But when Grace gets the opportunity to run a food truck at the town's annual music festival, she decides to stay all summer long. The singing baker's a hit-at the festival and on the ranch.Jaime might want to focus on his kid and his team, but the singing baker proves to be a mighty big distraction.One he's not sure he can resist.

How did the hottest hockey player in the NHL wind up braiding hair and hosting tea parties?Because someone was foolish enough to name him co-guardian of their children. That's how.Cole Montgomery's living his best life--until he gets a call from an attorney letting him know he's been entrusted with the care of two little girls. He can't imagine why anyone would think he was a good role model. He can't even keep a plant alive.Lingerie designer Hailey Casselton grew up with a free-spirited mother. So, when she finds out she's the temporary co-guardian to two children, she's determined to give them the best Christmas they've ever had. Unfortunately, she has to live with the jerk from high school who ruined her senior year.But she gets a glimpse of the man behind Cole's larger-than-life persona, and she likes what she sees. He might be used to living for himself, but he works hard to change his ways and meet the needs of these lost and scared girls. It doesn't take long for her to enter dangerous territory--falling for a guy who's never going to settle down.Except...as much as Cole keeps saying he can't wait to get his freedom back...he can't deny these girls--and okay, even Hailey--have become the very best part of his life.And he's not quite sure what to do about that.

Gray Bowie broke the bro code: he fell in love with his best friend's girlfriend.And he did a great job of hiding his feelings...until it all came to a head. That night, he lost both of them.Since her life blew up in high school, Knox Holliday has spent her time honing her skills as a couture wedding dress designer. But, just weeks before her debut, a freak accident wipes out her collection. The culprit: her ex's former best friend, Gray Bowie.Gray does everything he can to get her career back on track. As they work together, they find forgiveness and start to stitch together something that looks a lot like love. But, at the very moment they realize they have a chance for something real, her ex comes back to town, bringing opportunities Gray can't provide.This time, Gray's not going to step aside, so he can only hope Knox will hold onto his heart.She's his dream, but will he be hers?

It's hard to win back the love of your life when the whole world's calling you the World's Worst Boyfriend.Six years ago Fin Bowie made a decision that cost him the love of his life. Now his ex is coming back to town for a wedding, and he can finally make things right. Except, right before the event, a text he sent goes viral. Overnight, he becomes an international meme. And it's hard to win your woman back when the whole world's calling you The World's Worst Boyfriend.The last thing on Calliope Bell's mind is getting back with Fin. Not when her life's just gone sideways, forcing her to spend the summer in her hometown. She can't be away from the New York art world this long, so she comes up with the idea to turn the hottest pop culture event of the moment into a museum exhibition.The two have every intention of avoiding each other-until the county judge sentences Fin to community service... helping her exploit the meme he's trying to make go away.

A single dad, a woman on the run, and the adorable two-year-old who lands on their doorstep.Will Bowie is supposed to be training for the Olympics, but the toddler unexpectedly dropped into his life isn't interested in his schedules. Still, he's pretty sure he's got things under control......until a sexy chef lands on his doorstep and offers a temptation he can't resist.After losing her restaurant, chef Delilah Lua enters a cooking competition thousands of miles away from home. Winning would resurrect the dream that's been stolen from her. If-no, when-she wins, she'll go back with the capital to open her own place and enough fame to do it with flair. Her roommate, though, is a delicious surprise she hadn't anticipated......but she's not sure how to have her cake and eat it, too.Despite the undeniable sparks in the kitchen, Will's not about to give his heart to another woman who's leaving, and Delilah must decide if the delectable future she could cook up with Will is worth more than a childhood dream.

Sparks fly when opposites are forced to live together in this steamy, small town romance standalone!Lulu Cavanaugh's career went up in smoke.The moment Lulu lost her job running the fanciest restaurant on Maui, the chef threw herself into recovery mode. She's pitched a cooking show, hoping the on-screen visibility will pave the path for a future chef de cuisine job.Alexander Wilder's career flamed out.An injury sidelined the quarterback's promising career, but Xander is determined to find his way back to the gridiron. Rehabbing at a world famous clinic in Calamity, Wyoming, he's approached by a producer to host a new cooking show. Having grown up in his mother's restaurant, he grabs the opportunity to stay in the public's eye.Lulu nails her audition, but before she can pop open the champagne, the producers drop a bombshell: they're giving her a co-host. Sparks fly when Lulu and Xander compete for the spotlight. And when a tight filming schedule forces them together around the clock, their sizzling chemistry starts a blaze that can't be quenched. Will it lead to success for both, or will one of them get burned?Heat so hot even the kitchen can't stand it.

He's a rough and rugged hockey player. She's a posh British princess. To win an enormous inheritance, they're forced to live together.This is not going to go well.When his former hockey coach passes away, Declan Cadell is shocked to learn the man left him a cattle ranch. Well, not exactly. He's got one little hurdle to jump first. He has to win a trivia contest against the man's estranged daughter. Oh, and there's a caveat: he's only in the running if he lives and works with the spoiled princess who blew off one of the greatest men he's ever known.As if it wasn't hurtful enough that Seraphina Crutchley's biological father replaced her with a bunch of sweaty hockey boys, now he's forcing her to vie for her inheritance with one of them. Worse, the guy clearly can't stand her because if-no, when she wins the contest-she'll sell the land and return home to London. Why on earth would she keep a cattle ranch in Wyoming?But Seraphina comes to learn the contest is about so much more than a ranch. It's about learning who her father was and why he stopped asking to see her. It's about falling in love...and finding the courage to fight for it.

What's the worst thing that can happen to a single dad trying to avoid temptation? Crossing paths with the sexy runaway bride who's looking to get as far away from her ex as possible.When runaway bride Grace Giordano needs somewhere to regroup, groomsman Jaime Dupree offers her a guest house on his ranch. It's no skin off his nose-she's only in town a few days. Besides, between his daughter and his professional hockey team, he's got his hands full. Surely, their paths won't cross.But when Grace gets the opportunity to run a food truck at the town's annual music festival, she decides to stay all summer long. The singing baker's a hit-at the festival and on the ranch.Jaime might want to focus on his kid and his team, but the singing baker proves to be a mighty big distraction.One he's not sure he can resist.

Princess Gone Wild!When Princess Rosalina discovers her fiancé cheating on her, she's done being dutiful. Jumping on a plane, she lands five thousand miles away in a world of hot cowboys, jean skirts, and tequila. Grabbing her chance to fly under the radar, she plans on acting out every single fantasy she's denied herself while trying to meet the expectations of her family and country.Brodie Bowie doesn't know what happened. One minute he's wreaking havoc and tearing up the slopes with his brothers, and the next he's an outsider. All of them are in serious relationships. He just can't figure out why they'd put a ring on it when there's so much fun to be had as a single man.Brodie's not the settling down type, but then he's never met anyone like the woman who jumps in front of his bulldozer, refusing to let him dig up his meadow. The feisty chemist and perfumer is everything he never knew he wanted.Except she only wants a summer fling before she goes back to her real life...as a princess.He doesn't fit in her world, and there's no way she can live in his.But a love like theirs doesn't play by the rules.

He's the bad boy quarterback, one scandal away from being traded.She's the squeaky-clean pop star with a morality clause hanging around her neck.And they can't keep their hands off each other.Cassian Ellis fell in love with Gigi Cavanaugh when he was a kid. But he couldn't have her, because her dad--his mentor--promised to take him all the way to the pros. The price: stay away from his daughter.But Gigi was embedded in his soul - there was no distancing himself from her. And, senior year in high school, in a moment of desperation when he couldn't take all the want and love and lust, he ended things in the worst way possible.Now, nine years later, he's forced to do charity work to clean up his party boy image.And guess who's working right alongside him?Gigi can't believe her bad luck. She's on the same charity tour as Cassian Ellis, and, with the press recording their every move, she has to pretend to like the man who tore out her heart and stomped all over it.But Cassian's determined to win her back. Only, someone's leaking photographs, and headlines about the bad boy quarterback corrupting the squeaky-clean pop star could sink both their dreams.Can their love overcome all the world has put between them?

He's the grumpy, inked, motorcycle shop owner, and she's the one who got away. How does he find out she's back? When she announces their (fake) engagement to the whole town.¿When Stella Cavanaugh gets the chance to come home after a seven-year, self-imposed exile, she takes it. She was born to be a wedding planner, and she hopes creating her sister's wedding might just earn her the redemption she's been hoping for.The only thing holding her back is the fear of running into Griffin James, the love of her life. Because she not only hurt her family, she destroyed their relationship. Burned it right to the ground. And she just doesn't know if she can bear to find out he's moved on. She sure hasn't.Griffin James has a roommate. The fourteen-year-old's staying with him while his dad's on deployment. Sounds simple, but the boy's grandparents are looking for any excuse to pull him out of the clutches of the big, tattooed owner of a bike shop. If Griffin can just stay under their radar, everything should be fine.But that's just not possible when Stella bursts into their lives. Her sparkly spirit, her big, splashy ideas, and her impulsiveness always lead to disaster. He knew that...but he couldn't resist her.And now she's on the run again, because...The very things they love about each other are also what tear them apart.

What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas...The moment Beckett O'Neill retires from professional sports, he swears off schedules and commitments. His new gig has him hopping from one exotic location to the next. No strings, no responsibilities. Nothing that will tie him down.Until he runs into her, the woman who stole his heart for a night in Vegas...and finds out he has a five-year-old daughter. One who believes wholeheartedly she's a fairy. What's he supposed to do with that? It's not like he even knows what being a good father looks like.When life gives you lemons...make chocolate. As a single mom, Coco Cavanaugh manages to find a happy balance raising her little girl, while running her chocolate shop. It's a good, safe life. One she's proud of.When fate brings them together again, Coco remembers exactly why she fell into bed with the irresistible Beckett. But she's not that free-spirited girl anymore. And his jet-setting lifestyle doesn't fit with raising a child.But there's no force more powerful in the world than love-and Beckett can't help but fall for the Cavanaugh girls.They're everything he never wanted.He's everything she didn't think they needed.

How did the hottest hockey player in the NHL wind up braiding hair and hosting tea parties?Because someone was foolish enough to name him co-guardian of their children. That's how.Cole Montgomery's living his best life--until he gets a call from an attorney letting him know he's been entrusted with the care of two little girls. He can't imagine why anyone would think he was a good role model. He can't even keep a plant alive.Lingerie designer Hailey Casselton grew up with a free-spirited mother. So, when she finds out she's the temporary co-guardian to two children, she's determined to give them the best Christmas they've ever had. Unfortunately, she has to live with the jerk from high school who ruined her senior year.But she gets a glimpse of the man behind Cole's larger-than-life persona, and she likes what she sees. He might be used to living for himself, but he works hard to change his ways and meet the needs of these lost and scared girls. It doesn't take long for her to enter dangerous territory--falling for a guy who's never going to settle down.Except...as much as Cole keeps saying he can't wait to get his freedom back...he can't deny these girls--and okay, even Hailey--have become the very best part of his life.And he's not quite sure what to do about that.

What happens in Vegas doesn''t always stay in Vegas...The moment Beckett O''Neill retires from professional sports, he swears off schedules and commitments. His new gig has him hopping from one exotic location to the next. No strings, no responsibilities. Nothing that will tie him down.At least not until a chance encounter with the woman who stole his heart for a night in Vegas delivers the shock of a lifetime. He''s got a five-year-old daughter, one who believes wholeheartedly she''s a fairy. What''s he supposed to do with that? It''s not like he even knows what being a good father looks like.Life didn''t go exactly as Coco Cavanaugh planned. Her big dreams of launching a business are derailed when a one-night stand with a charming stranger results in a surprise pregnancy. As a single mom, she manages to find a happy balance raising her adorable and hilarious little girl, while mastering the art of chocolate-making. It''s a good, safe life. One she''s proud of.When fate brings them together again, Coco remembers exactly why she fell into bed with the irresistible Beckett. But she''s not that free-spirited girl anymore. And his jet-setting lifestyle isn''t conducive to raising a child.Is this a second chance at another one-night stand or is this the beginning of something real?They''re everything he never wanted.He''s everything she didn''t think they needed.

Cassian Ellis fell in love with Gigi Cavanaugh when he was fourteen. But he couldn’t have her. His mentor — her dad — promised to take him out of detention and all the way to the pros. The price: stay away from his daughter.But Gigi was embedded in his soul — there was no distancing himself from her. And, senior year in high school, in a moment of desperation when he couldn’t take all the want and love and lust, he ended things in the worst way possible.Now, nine years later, he’s forced to do charity work to clean up his party boy image.And guess who’s working right alongside him?Gigi can't believe her bad luck. She's on the same Dreams Come True tour as Cassian Ellis. And, with the press recording their every move, she has to pretend to like the man who tore out her heart and stomped all over it.But Cassian couldn’t be happier since he never stopped loving her. And he’s determined to win her back. Only, someone’s leaking photographs, and headlines about the bad boy quarterback corrupting the squeaky-clean pop star could sink both their dreams.Can their love overcome all the world has put between them?

Gray Bowie broke the bro code: he fell in love with his best friend's girlfriend.For years, he hid his feelings…until one terrible night, it all came to a head.Since her life blew up in high school, Knox Holliday has spent her time honing her skills as a couture wedding dress designer. But, just weeks before her debut, a freak accident wipes out her collection. The culprit: her ex's former best friend, Gray Bowie. Gray does everything he can to get her career back on track. As they work together, they find forgiveness and start to stitch together something that looks a lot like love. But, at the very moment they realize they have a chance for something real, her ex comes back to town, bringing opportunities Gray can't provide. This time, Gray's not going to step aside, so he can only hope Knox will hold onto his heart.She's his dream, but will he be hers?

WRITE A BETTER BOOK FASTER Plotter? Pantser? It doesn't matter. Whatever your style, if you want to knock out a great first draft, then you need to develop the essential story elements first. Author Erika Kelly distills down the most important lessons taught by the great story analysts into this prewriting process to help create fully realized characters and a plot map that'll track the story and relationship arcs. Never again will you have to stare at a blank page, wonder what scene to write next, or tackle revisions with no idea where to begin. This book will give you the building blocks you need to construct a fully developed, emotionally powerful story. And you'll do it better and faster than you ever have before.

From the award-winning author of MINE FOR NOW comes the next sizzling story in her Wild Love series, about a chance meeting that changes the course of two people's lives.As the top collegiate shortstop in the country, Ryan O'Donnell's life is about discipline. But a growing restlessness causes him to bail on his baseball team over spring break to join his buddies at a singles resort. He just needs one week to escape his life, and then he'll get back on track. But moments after arriving he meets HER, and the world as he knows it changes irrevocably. It should only be a hookup-that's what spring break's all about-but one taste of this sexy, vibrant woman isn't enough. He has to have her. Even if it's only for a week.Sophie Valentine-yes, that Valentine-just found out her siblings want to sell off Crazy Hearts-the Peeps of the Valentine's Day world. Upset, she takes off with her friends on their spring break vacation. She only wanted an escape-she never imagined meeting HIM. But he's about to start a Major League Baseball career, and she's launching a fight for her family legacy. They have no future. It's just…she's never felt this way for anyone before.Are they really going to walk away from this kind of connection…this passion?

There's not an athlete alive who can match his drive and self-discipline...until an adorable two year old and a fiery chef land on his doorstep and turn his life upside down. If he wants to keep his girls, he's going to have to learn to lead with his heart and not his mind. Will Bowie is supposed to be training for the Olympics, but the toddler unexpectedly dropped into his life isn't interested in his schedules. Still, he's pretty sure he's got things under control… …until a sexy chef lands on his doorstep and offers a temptation he can't resist. Hours after losing her restaurant, chef Delilah Lua enters a cooking competition thousands of miles away from home. Winning would resurrect the dream that's been stolen from her. If-no, when-she wins, she'll go back with the capital to open her own place and enough fame to do it with flair. Her roommate, though, is a delicious surprise she hadn't anticipated… …but she's not sure how to have her cake and eat it, too. Despite the undeniable sparks in the kitchen, Will's not about to give his heart to another woman who's leaving, and Delilah must decide if the delectable future she could cook up with Will is worth more than a childhood dream.

"Turns out, Erika Kelly is a master at bringing out some serious feels. MINE FOR NOW is crazy hot. The sexual tension simmers between Dylan and Nicole, and when it finally explodes, it's so, so satisfying."--Krista's Dust JacketShe's had enough drama in her life. Nicole O'Donnell is more than ready for the fresh start college offers. After a lifetime of trying to help her alcoholic mom and ex-boyfriend get sober, she's finally learned her lesson: people don't change. They certainly don't change for her. He can never leave his drama behind.Thanks to his mom's substance abuse issues, Dylan McCaffrey's persona non grata in his hometown of Gun Powder, Colorado. So when he scores a free ride to the top university in the country, he's determined to make something of this fresh start. But his mom has always relied on him, and she's not handling his absence well at all. If he can just keep up his grades, pay her bills, and come home every break, he might be able to pull off this opportunity.True love won't be denied.No matter how determined they are to steer clear of each other, their combustible connection explodes, especially when Nicole offers Dylan the one thing he can't bear-hope. Once he has a taste of it-and the irresistible force of her-there's no going back.But when he falls too deeply, when he loses sight of his priorities, he might just lose it all.

 He might be a rock star, but he never forgot the woman he'd only—desperately—loved from afar. When Cooper Hood left Snowberry, Montana ten years ago, he swore he’d never go back to the town that painted him with the same brush as his addict mother. But right in the middle of his band’s national tour he gets a call to come home: his mom’s got a whopper of a secret to reveal.Daisy Charbonneau’s in trouble. The talent she hired for her resort’s annual Huckleberry Festival just bailed on her, and she’s desperate to find a replacement act. Luck turns her way when she discovers her high school crush is back in town—and he happens to be a rock star.As they work together, a crush deepens into so much more, but who falls in love in two weeks?Especially when Cooper’s never coming back to town, and Daisy’s never going to leave it.