Meet the Shepards Series by Jacqueline Francis

Women want the hot guy, right? They want rock hard abs and ripped biceps. Women don’t want the skinny dork. No. The skinny dork gets shoved to the back seat. The skinny dork gets stuck in the friend-zone. And that’s where Max has been trapped for six years. The woman of his dreams is right in front of him yet still beyond his reach. Why? Because Danny is in love with someone else, the hot guy with rock hard abs and ripped biceps. Life sucks! Good guys always finish last... moreWomen want the hot guy, right? They want rock hard abs and ripped biceps. Women don’t want the skinny dork. No. The skinny dork gets shoved to the back seat. The skinny dork gets stuck in the friend-zone. And that’s where Max has been trapped for six years. The woman of his dreams is right in front of him yet still beyond his reach. Why? Because Danny is in love with someone else, the hot guy with rock hard abs and ripped biceps. Life sucks! Good guys always finish last. Just when Max is ready to give up, Fate steps in and with the help of two annoying friends, he gets the opportunity he’s been waiting for. The underdog finally has a chance to get the girl. The question is: Is he brave enough to take it? This is a standalone, full-length contemporary romance for adults only! (18+) less

Tyler is the millionaire boss. Jordan is the insubordinate accountant. Tyler has no charm. Jordan has no tact. Tyler lost his girlfriend. Jordan lost her brain-to-mouth filter. So now Tyler is single. And Jordan is single. And that’s about the only thing they have in common. But Tyler doesn’t want to be single. He wants his ex-girlfriend back and getting her back entails the execution of an incredibly childish plan. There is a problem, though... moreTyler is the millionaire boss. Jordan is the insubordinate accountant. Tyler has no charm. Jordan has no tact. Tyler lost his girlfriend. Jordan lost her brain-to-mouth filter. So now Tyler is single. And Jordan is single. And that’s about the only thing they have in common. But Tyler doesn’t want to be single. He wants his ex-girlfriend back and getting her back entails the execution of an incredibly childish plan. There is a problem, though. There’s only one way this dumb plan will ever work. He needs another woman. And believe it or not, his pushy, facetious, offensively sarcastic accountant is his best option. Maybe he should have thought this through… Warning: Contains an extremely WEIRD male lead. If you’re looking for an office romance with a brutish alpha male, you won’t find it here. Read at your own risk. This is a full-length, contemporary romance (no cliff hanger). For adults only due to foul language and sexual content. less

Dan: Hi there, folks, and thank you for joining us this morning. I’m your host, Dan. (Points thumb to the left) This is Bob.Bob: (waves at the camera) Hi!Dan: So, Bob, why don’t you tell our viewers at home what to expect.Bob: Well, Dan, on the one side we have Jasmintha.Dan: Ain’t she a doll, Bob?Bob: She really is. A special kind of something. Jasmintha has led a very sheltered life, sweet and innocent with no real life experience... moreDan: Hi there, folks, and thank you for joining us this morning. I’m your host, Dan. (Points thumb to the left) This is Bob.Bob: (waves at the camera) Hi!Dan: So, Bob, why don’t you tell our viewers at home what to expect.Bob: Well, Dan, on the one side we have Jasmintha.Dan: Ain’t she a doll, Bob?Bob: She really is. A special kind of something. Jasmintha has led a very sheltered life, sweet and innocent with no real life experience. Wanting to break out of the bubble she was raised in, she decides to drive cross-country to meet her estranged mother who abandoned her at birth.Dan: Abandonment issues! How cliché.Bob: Stop being a cynical jerk, Dan. Like I was saying…as Fate would have it, she soon meets our boy, Kevin.Dan: Now, Kevin is on an unsteady path of self-destruction, speeding along on a bullet-train with a one-way ticket to Sh*tsville. He lost his best friend quite tragically and he’s also trekking across the States to fulfill a pact they’d once made. Kevin was a d**k before, but hurt, depression and an aching sense of loss has only made him worse.Bob: He’s not that bad.Dan: Ah, Bob (gives a wry smile). I love how you always try to see the good in others, but let’s not kid ourselves. Kevin’s an a**hole! Bob: (ignores Dan) So here we have these two incompatible strangers traveling long distance together. Tensions are high and fights are plenty. But you know what? Maybe all our boy needs is this girl with a heart so big to help him heal his heart so shattered.Dan: (shakes head with disappointment) Your corniness never ceases to amaze me. Bob: Will these two be able to find some common understanding? Can they make peace with their broken pasts? Will love blossom on this heartfelt journey of self-discovery?Dan: You make me sick, Bob. Physically sick to my stomach. Who’s writing this shit on your teleprompter? My money’s on Kevin to f**k up, but that’s just cynical me.Bob: Two lonely hearts. Two annoying commentators. One amazing road trip!Dan: Yeah, I’m done with this (stands up). But before I go, I’m just gonna slap on a warning for our viewers at home. For those of you who can only handle cussing and a**holes in moderation, we suggest you skip this one, because it contains a ridiculous amount of both. For the rest of you (winks at the camera), join us for the ride. less