Jelly's Big Night Out

by Patty Campbell

Passion, fashion, and secrets... After life took a tragic turn, Jelly Swanson had no time for men. Providing a safe, nurturing home for her little sister and running a successful boutique left her too busy for much else, and forced the idea of a love life to the back burner. But when she goes to school for a teacher's conference, her sister Emi's science teacher takes Jelly completely by surprise. And getting pregnant with his baby? That's not at all part of the plan. The last thing Henry Palasczewski is looking for is romance. With a broken engagement behind him, he's interested only in the job he loves and the students who adore him. Then Jelly walks into his classroom, and he's dazzled by her sexy, flamboyant manner. She's way out of his league—he's a science nerd, not a movie star—but the chemistry between them is undeniable. But when Emi goes missing, a tangle of secrets and past loves may destroy any chance they have at happiness...

Genres: Romance

258 pages, Paperback

First published February 29, 2012

About the author

I have a mission. I donate all my royalties from my Wounded Warrior series to the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund.

WVRF offers direct, emergency financial aid to post 9/11 wounded warriors. 85% of their funds go directly to those men and women in need.

Don't kid yourself. ALL returning veterans are wounded. You may see the wounds and you may not, but trust me, they are there.

I urge all my readers to find ways to help the remarkable young people who are willing to put their lives on the line to protect us.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boutique store owner Jelly falls for her younger sister’s teacher and they begin dating. Their relationship rockets toward intimacy but Jelly thinks too late to put on the brakes. Trouble ensues when a false accusation gets Henry suspended, but that isn’t his only problem. He and Jelly have several matters to work out before they can find happiness. Fortunately, they each have supportive family members to stand by them. Will they be able to overcome their trust issues to be together?

This sweet romance will please fans of the genre. The story held my attention even though I don’t normally read this type of work. Likable characters who ride a bumpy road on the way to happiness maintain reader interest.

[Penni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jelly's Big Night Out is a page turner. Each page will make you want to turn the next to see what's going to happen. A down to earth story with characters that come to life right off the page. Jelly, Hank, Martha and all of the rest - I like them all and the book was highly entertaining. Jelly having her own business is spunky. The aunt everyone wants - Aunt Martha and Hank is "the guy". The twists and turns are clever and keep the story moving. I can't wait to read more from this author