A Girl Gone Crazy Short Story Series by Becca Baldwin

Christmastime.A season of giving, celebration, togetherness, and joy.Joel's favorite holiday and Haley's least favorite time of the year.For the O'Brien clan, the holidays mean one thing. Disaster. From burnt turkeys to pastrami sandwiches to people getting knocked unconscious with concussions, not a holiday goes by without something going wrong. Will this year be any different? Haley does not want to find out and see.This Christmas promises to be different... moreChristmastime.A season of giving, celebration, togetherness, and joy.Joel's favorite holiday and Haley's least favorite time of the year.For the O'Brien clan, the holidays mean one thing. Disaster. From burnt turkeys to pastrami sandwiches to people getting knocked unconscious with concussions, not a holiday goes by without something going wrong. Will this year be any different? Haley does not want to find out and see.This Christmas promises to be different. Haley's mother arranges for their families to come together and celebrate the festive season under one roof. With the house brimming with people, Haley takes it minute by minute as she waits for the thread to unravel. While Haley dreads the possibility of what can happen, Joel is ready to burst with excitement. He's got a secret hiding in his coat pocket. A secret that he can't wait to surprise the woman he loves with. That is until the machinations of a chocolate-hungry three-year-old torpedoes his plan out of the water.Discover how it can all go wrong but can also be oh so right with Christmas Wrapping, the first in the A Girl Gone Crazy Short Story series!Liked Christmas Wrapping? Discover how they met in the A Girl Gone Crazy, the first book in the series of the same name. Curious about what they got up to in Europe? Continue with A Girl's Dream Come True, the second book in the series! less

Venice. A city of romance, great food, and a rich history.For ages Haley's dreamed of visiting Venice and kissing the man she loves under the famous Bridge of Sighs. Fortunate finds her when Joel is scheduled to film in the city of canals, providing her the chance to see her dream come to fruition. While exploring, Haley meets new friends and revels in the sights until she happens upon Joel at a local restaurant in the company of a raven-haired beauty... moreVenice. A city of romance, great food, and a rich history.For ages Haley's dreamed of visiting Venice and kissing the man she loves under the famous Bridge of Sighs. Fortunate finds her when Joel is scheduled to film in the city of canals, providing her the chance to see her dream come to fruition. While exploring, Haley meets new friends and revels in the sights until she happens upon Joel at a local restaurant in the company of a raven-haired beauty. Instantly, the flame of Haley's jealousy is lit and she. is. pissed. Little does she know that Joel has a surprise tucked up his sleeve. A surprise that Haley will never see coming.Find out what happens when Haley and Joel's story continues with Head Over Heels, the second installment of the A Girl Gone Crazy Short Story Series. less

It all started with a pastrami on rye, a slippery footed waiter, and a spilled order of linguine with clams. Or did it?Flashback to Haley's tempestuous teenage years and her first crush. A boy who works at her favorite pizza parlor that she only knows as the Kid. He's the highlight of her week. The tall, lean, dreamboat of a boy with a stunning smile that leaves her blushing and grinning from ear to ear. He's the occupant of her every thought. The boy who has her heart... moreIt all started with a pastrami on rye, a slippery footed waiter, and a spilled order of linguine with clams. Or did it?Flashback to Haley's tempestuous teenage years and her first crush. A boy who works at her favorite pizza parlor that she only knows as the Kid. He's the highlight of her week. The tall, lean, dreamboat of a boy with a stunning smile that leaves her blushing and grinning from ear to ear. He's the occupant of her every thought. The boy who has her heart. The one she sings to every night while gazing into her mirror. The first boy she hopes and prays will be her first kiss. Joel Alexander is on a roll. At fifteen, he takes a job with his uncle slinging pizza. He's got big plans. He's saving up for a car and taking the first step towards what he hopes will be an illustrious culinary career. This job is his ticket to the life he wants and hopefully, an introduction to the cute, freckled blonde that makes his heart pound in his chest and fills his every waking thought. The cutest girl he's ever seen. A Saturday regular that he's dying to meet. Little do Haley and Joel know, the seeds of their story were planted long before they originally thought. The first time they really met, a moment that would one day lead them to the loves of their lives. Each other. Toss in some family drama, a childhood bully, and love advice from an old pro, and Haley and Joel's story begins! Read Love Song and find out the truth about how their love story truly began! less