Bücher von Karen Grey

1999 goals: Get a life, get real... and get a room. No one ever said I was the brightest bulb on the tree, but a near-death experience finally knocks some sense into my thick head. Luckily, my jerk of an ex washes his hands of me, but I'm left with so many burnt bridges to re-build. Landing a job on any movie or TV show that'll have me has to be my #1 priority. Thankfully, my life-long friends still love me enough to help. When the one I always wished could be more than a friend shows up on my doorstep, however, all my good intentions go right out the window. Before I know it, I've convinced him that an out-of-town, friends-with-benefits deal will be the perfect way to get over each other. Is it another in a long line of bad decisions, or a move that'll turn things around? 110 percent, I hope he can handle the truth. Fans of 90's TV shows, from Friends to Seinfeld, will love this second chance, friends-to-lovers, retro romance, where a grumpy cinnamon roll hero and a wounded bird heroine vie for a happy-ever-after despite interference from meddling found-family friends.

Fake relationship? As if. I don't need a man to complete me, but to get my tubes tied before I turn thirty, I do need a husband. When former child TV star turned producing director Lukas Keith comes to me desperate for a favor, the exchange of my services for his seems like a great idea. I help him relearn how to drive a car, and he acts as my fiancé for a few doctor's visits. What could go wrong? Bingeing 90's TV shows like Seinfeld and Ally McBeal have you jonesing for a time when email and cell phones were strange new things, and an app was something you ate before the first course? Then this slow burn, fake relationship, entertainment biz romantic comedy is just what the doctor ordered. Perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn and Lucy Score seeking all the feels in a sweet and sexy romance.

From insta-lover to insta-enemy. All that, and a bag of chips. It's just a regular old night in my coastal hometown-the place outsiders call the Hollywood of the East-when an impulsive rendezvous with a handsome stranger not only rocks my world, it turns it upside down. Because the next day, just as I'm contemplating the possibility of a rerun, the guy turns up like a bad penny to open a casting company in direct competition to mine. Right. Next. Door. He may have the backing of a deep-pockets LA family that's been in the movie biz since the pictures were in black and white, but I've got the loyalty of the locals. And just enough Southern charm to destroy him. He can steal my clients, but you can bet your britches he ain't gonna steal my heart. Fans of 1990's shows like Dawson's Creek and Friends will love this rivals-to-lovers, new-in-town, one night stand romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Karen Grey. Content guidance for this book can be found at karengrey.com/contentguidance ¿¿¿¿¿ "Loved the one-night stand plus enemies-to-lovers: 'oops the person I just slept with turns is now my biggest business rival--RIGHT NEXT DOOR.'" - NYT best-selling author Cathryn Fox¿¿¿¿¿ "This enemies-to-lovers, small-town retro romance is bursting with nineties pop-culture fun, deep-seated friendship, and lots of spice!" - Bookbub review¿¿¿¿¿ "I don't want to wait… to gush about this book! You Get What You Give by Karen Grey was a nostalgic romantic throwback to my teenage years that did crazy good things to my heart." - Goodreads review¿¿¿¿¿ "Smexy tension, banter and wonderful personalities." - Bookbub review¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Dust off your MMMbop cassette single and spritz on your Gap Grass fragrance spray we are going back to the 90s… When I say I loved this book I mean I LOVED it!!! It really did remind me of a 90s dramedy where one episode in an ensemble cast focuses on one couple." - Goodreads review¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Violet's hot one night stand turns out to be her rival in this enemies-to-lovers romance! Nate is looking to find his purpose in life and a place where he fits in. Loved how they fought everywhere but the bedroom. Bossy Nate is HOT!!!" - Bookbub review¿¿¿¿¿ "As soon as I finished the prequel to the "Carolina Classics" series, I knew the series and characters were going to be all that and a bag of chips. "You Get What You Give" is a fun and nostalgic story set in the late 1990s that brought me back to my favorite era." - Bookbub review¿¿¿¿¿ "An absolute must-read… You'll be hooked and like me, chomping at the bit for the next book in the series!" - Goodreads review

The course of true love never did run smooth.Like, for real, dude. When a socially awkward finance-hotshot-aka me-grudgingly walks into Boston's famous Cheers bar to do happy hour with the insufferably misogynistic guys from work, I don't expect the cute bartender to salvage the rest of my never-ending workday with a cleverly disguised mocktail. I especially don't expect him to talk Shakespeare to me. Fate keeps bringing us together, just like the star-crossed couples in the plays Will loves to quote. But while the chemistry between us may be stronger than a stiff Cape Codder, it's clear that on paper, the math doesn't add up. I can't help wondering if we're capable of an ending happier than Romeo and Juliet's. He's living in a dream world while my feet are planted firmly on the ground, and I can't risk my heart again on a guy who'll bail when the going gets rough. Even if he does rescue me from a murderous juggling clown. Fans of Lucy Score and Meghan Quinn will love this smart, feel-good, sweet-and-sexy romcom set in the late 1980's-an era of big hair and bigger egos. ¿¿¿¿¿ "This is my first book by Karen Grey and I'm hooked." --Rellim Reads¿¿¿¿¿ "This story was bodacious! Totally Tubular!" --Live, Laugh, Love and Books¿¿¿¿¿ "I felt like I was in a time warp and I loved it." --Betty Loves Love¿¿¿¿¿ "A very character-driven book that took me back to when I was just starting out in the workforce in the mid 1980's (one of the best decades!). Take a trip back in time when people actually left messages on answering machines (before texting was a thing) and enjoy!" --Comfy Chair Books¿¿¿¿¿ "Well-written, great lovers, real life. Even took me back to the bad old days of working in the '80s when it was OK for old men in your office to tell you your blouse would look better if you didn't button so many buttons! Seems like a good time for a reminder that things really have changed for the better."--Peggy, Goodreads¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved the 80s nostalgia of this novel. I enjoyed how Will and Kate's relationship slowly evolves and feels realistic even in modern times."--Kathy, Goodreads¿¿¿¿¿ "Ah, the 80's...pagers, answering machines and waiting days for a call, oh my!" --Kathryn, Goodreads¿¿¿¿¿ "This book was a delight. It is a well crafted romance set in the 1980s between two characters who seem to exist in separate worlds yet can't deny their attraction to each other."--Christine, Goodreads¿¿¿¿¿ "This was a really cute blast from the past. I loved to read a book placed in a world where there were no cell phones available, people used pagers, and answering machines were a regular thing."--Alex, Goodreads

"A romcom set in BOSTON in the 80s?? Yes please!" NYT bestselling author Erin NicholasThe bigger the secret, the harder it is to hide.Single mom Isabella York was a celebrity before she had her first kiss, her first date, or her first sip of alcohol. Playing the bad girl-both on and off the set-allowed her to make up for lost time. Back home in Boston, with her "checkered past" behind her, all she wants is to raise her little girl far away from the spotlight, because revealing her secrets could mean losing everything, or gaining more than she ever hoped.For her, and her daughter.It's not that Henry Smith hates kids-they don't like him. Meanwhile, he's stuck producing children's TV, so he'll try to tone down the grumpiness that's dogged him since his life imploded seven years ago. After all, not everyone gets a second chance to chase his dream. If he plays his cards right at this new gig, he can move on to making television that will change the world, not just entertain a bunch of brats.Maybe he can charm the woman he never thought he'd see again into a do-over while he's at it.In this sexy, heartwarming, not-quite-historical romance-the latest Boston Classics standalone romcom-a sunshine/grumpy pair has to face the past to before they can find a future... together.

Recipe for a Boston Classic Cocktail: one part finance geek, one part starving actor, two shots of stubborn and a healthy squeeze of passion. Shake well and serve in a vintage glass. When Kate Bishop walks into Boston's famous Bull and Finch pub, all she's looking for is one guy from her investment firm that she can trust to have her back-a tall order. With a salesman at her side, maybe stage fright won't paralyze her completely when she presents her meticulously prepared research to clients. And maybe she can save her job. Romance is the last thing on her to-do list, but a meet-cute with a Shakespeare-quoting bartender has her speculating on the value of diversifying her life portfolio. Will Talbot is not a fan of the slick financiers who cram into his bar after each day's closing bell. With their calls for Harvey Wallbangers and their Hermès ties, they're all the same. Except for a certain beautiful, buttoned-up brunette with fire in her eyes and a storm in her heart. They're totally wrong for each other. He should be focusing on his upcoming audition, not coaching Kate on how to act like she's a bona fide member of the Gordon Gekko club. Problem is, they can't seem to stay away from each other. The course of true love never did run smooth, but in this 1980's sweet-and-sexy rom-com, returns on love can't be measured on the S&P 500.