The Has Been And The Hot Mess

She’s supposed to resurrect his image. Falling for him would be bad, right? Asking for a friend… Kendall Quinn is a PR goddess. Meanwhile, her love life is a complete mess. So, when her latest romantic disaster leaves her jobless and homeless, it’s time to take drastic measures. The mission? Drag grumpy, former rockstar Jackson Hale kicking and screaming back into the limelight. The job will be easy. But can she keep her hands off her new client? Seems unlikely. Because as it turns out, he’s actually a nice guy. The fact that he runs a dog rescue in his spare time is just yummy, hot icing on the sweet, sexy, impossible-to-resist cinnamon roll. And did she mention he was also her teenage crush? Yeah…awkward. Good thing her decidedly unprofessional, messy feelings for Jackson are one-sided. Except…they aren’t. So, is it even possible for a certified hot mess and a ridiculously hot has-been to make beautiful music together? Guess there’s only one way to find out… The Has-Been and the Hot Mess, book 1 in the Hot Has-Beens series, is a light, hilarious, contemporary romantic comedy (told in 3rd person, dual point of view) that can be read as a standalone. It features a snarky, down-on-her-luck heroine and the grumpy, reclusive, nice guy former rockstar of her dreams. Happily ever after guaranteed--along with plenty of witty banter, casual cussing, sexy times, and pop culture references. Happy reading! Contemporary romance, rock star romance, rockstar romance, rom com, romantic comedy, silly rom com, zany rom com, wacky rom com, wedding romance, roadtrip romance, funny contemporary romance, snarky, adult romance, quirky heroine, smart heroine, sexy romance, spicy romance, steamy romance, popular romance, romance books, romance ebooks, romance novels, best selling romance books, must read contemporary romance novels, as seen on tiktok, booktok, fun steamy romance, sweet but spicy, heartwarming romance, beach reads, women’s fiction, romantic women’s fiction, nerdy heroine, witty banter, cinnamon roll hero

In this National Bestseller, Mary Katherine Backstrom shares heartbreaking and hilarious stories of how God uses each "mess" in our lives to bring us closer to Him. She shows us that it's okay to celebrate exactly where we are right now--holy, hot mess and all. A lot of people struggle with the concept of being holy. But the fact is, even the hottest of messes are being shaped--right now--into Jesus' likeness. In this book, Mary Katherine shares the sometimes-hidden evidence of God's work in her life and shows you that it's okay to embrace the hot messes. Mary Katherine will share both hilarious and vulnerable stories about faith, friendships, motherhood, marriage, and depression. She will cover the topics that plague our hearts every day with raw, honest truth and a side of laughter. Mary Katherine invites you into her story as a friend, encouraging you to embrace the hot messes in your life. Because we are all a work in progress, and as long as we are alive, we are under construction--and construction sites tend to be messy.

“[E]very bit as juicy as the dishes it describes.” —SPLASH Twentysomething Allie Simon is used to playing by the rules—until Chicago’s most sought-after, up-and-coming culinary genius, Benji Zane, walks into her world and pulls her into his. The only thing more renowned than Benji’s mouthwatering masterpieces and equally luscious good looks? His struggle with addiction and his reckless tendency to live life on the edge, no matter the havoc he wreaks along the way. But loving someone means supporting him no matter what, or so Allie tells herself. That’s why, when Benji’s offered the chance to light up foodie hot spot Randolph Street with a high-profile new restaurant, Allie takes the ultimate risk and invests her life savings in his dream. Then one day Benji disappears, relapsing to a place where Allie can’t reach him. Left with nothing but a massive withdrawal slip and a restaurant that absolutely must open in a matter of weeks, Allie finds herself thrust into a world of luxury and greed, cutthroat business and sensory delight. Lost in the mess of it all, she can either crumble completely or fight like hell for the life she wants and the love she deserves. With razor-sharp wit and searing insight, Emily Belden serves up a deliciously dishy look behind the kitchen doors of a hot foodie town, perfect for fans of Sweetbitter and The Devil Wears Prada.

She's the hottest mess on two heels. but she sure can't get her sh*t together! Hop aboard--this trainwreck is leaving the station! From the Trade Paperback edition.

Having a midlife crisis can really wreck your day. Annabeth Quinn isn’t entirely sure how she ended up in Montana…in a wedding dress. But, here she is, mid-meltdown. She needs to figure out where everything went wrong and fix it. To stop being such a good girl and doing everything she’s supposed to do. Have some fun. So, when the opportunity to stay in a mansion and manage her famous brother-in-law’s dog rescue pops up, she’s all over it. After all, what’s more fun than living like a billionaire and saving dogs? There’s only one catch… She’ll have to share the job—and the house—with sexy former rockstar Cane Addison. The very same man who had to cut her out of her wedding dress. (Long story) Cane is a human cinnamon roll—hot, sweet, and so ridiculously tempting you’ll do anything to have it. She’s sure a guy like him would never want an ordinary woman like her. Except…he does. Too bad giving in to their mutual attraction would just be a hot, dirty, rebound mistake. Wouldn’t it? The Has-Been and the Hot Mistake, book 2 in the Hot Has-Beens series, is a light, hilarious contemporary romance/rom com (told in 3rd person, dual point of view) that can be read as a standalone. It features a brutally hot, nice guy hero, a sexy bucket list, a dog heist, and all the snarky humor, witty banter, causal cussing, and Grandpa Frank you can handle. Happy reading! Contemporary romance, rock star romance, rockstar romance, rom com, romantic comedy, silly rom com, zany rom com, wacky rom com, wedding romance, roadtrip romance, funny contemporary romance, snarky, adult romance, quirky heroine, smart heroine, sexy romance, spicy romance, steamy romance, popular romance, romance books, romance ebooks, romance novels, best selling romance books, must read contemporary romance novels, as seen on tiktok, booktok, fun steamy romance, sweet but spicy, heartwarming romance, beach reads, women’s fiction, romantic women’s fiction, nerdy heroine, witty banter

Most of us have too much stuff and not enough places to put it. Combine that with our hectic modern lives, and you've got a recipe for clutter catastrophe. Luckily, help is at hand. Hot Mess: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized can show you how to simplify your life-and get control of your stuff. In this new guide to streamlining and organizing your belongings, your house, and your life, author and expert Laurie Palau gives you all the strategies you need to clear your clutter once and for all. This comprehensive book offers clever storage ideas and decorating tips, but more importantly, it shows you where your clutter comes from and how to change your approach. This makes it the definitive how-to for dropping all the dead weight that's been keeping you stressed and anxious. Just follow the hacks, tips, and strategies Palau clearly outlines, and you'll soon be sipping pinot noir in a beautifully tidy living room. Whether you're naturally neat or a total chaos magnet, this informative and amusing guide takes an approach to organizing that's as unique as you are. Let this witty little handbook be your new secret weapon in the war on disorder!

Have you ever messed up? Ever felt like a loser, a hot mess, or a failure? Does shame hold you back or put you down? Faith Harris has been there, too. Raised by an abusive alcoholic father and then married to an abuser, an adulterer, an addict, and a con man, she allowed shame to control her mind and her life. Through building a relationship with Jesus, she went from being a victim to a survivor and finally to an overcomer. In this book Faith shares her life story and the steps she took to achieve victory over negative, self-destructive thinking.

A Hot Mess (n.): Someone whose thoughts and appearance are in a state of disarray but who still maintains an undeniable beauty and allure. Are you sick of self-help books putting you to sleep? Would you like to transform your life but don’t know where to start? Self-proclaimed ‘ex hot mess’ L.K. Elliott has been there. Having endured abuse, neglect, and low self-esteem, Elliott found herself newly married, with everything she’d ever wanted, but suffering from depression. She has collected the wisdom she gleaned from years of therapy, research, and most of all pure life experience recovering from her depression into this volume.With honesty and humour, Elliott outlines transformational tools for self-love and stress relief in plain language – no self-help jargon here! She sees the potential for personal growth in everyone, and brings that relentless optimism to Confessions of an Ex Hot Mess, challenging readers to “choose now over later” to find love, happiness, and balance.