Bücher von Tessa Bailey

It Happened One Summer is a captivating novel by the renowned author Tessa Bailey. Published in 2021 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, this book has quickly become a favorite among readers. The genre of the book is a delightful blend of romance and contemporary fiction, making it a perfect read for those who enjoy heartwarming stories. The story is beautifully crafted and will keep you engrossed from the first page to the last. It Happened One Summer is more than just a book; it's an experience that will leave you with a warm feeling and a smile on your face. Don't miss out on this exceptional novel from HarperCollins Publishers Inc. Get your copy today!

An all-new, spicy murder mystery from Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer . . .It was supposed to be a relaxing vacation in sweet, sunny Cape Cod - just me and my beloved brother - but discovering a corpse in our rental house really throws a wrench into our tanning schedule. Now a rude, crude bounty hunter has arrived on the back of his motorcycle to catch the killer and refuses to believe I can be helpful, despite countless hours of true crime podcast listening. Not to mention a fulfilling teaching career of wrangling second graders.A brash bounty hunter and an energetic elementary schoolteacher: the murder-solving team no one asked for, but thanks to these pesky attempts on my life, we're stuck together, come hell or high tide.***I'm just here to do a job, not babysit an amateur sleuth. Although . . . it is becoming less and less of a hardship to have her around. Sure, she's stubborn, distracting and can't stay out of harm's way. She's also brave and beautiful and reminds me of the home I left behind three years ago. In other words, the insatiable hunger and protectiveness she is waking up in me is a threat to my peace of mind. Before I sink any deeper into this dangerous attraction, I need to solve this murder and get back on the road.But will fate take her from me before I realize the road has been leading to her all along?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey launches a super sexy sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan...Wells Whitaker was once golf's hottest rising star, but lately, all he has to show for his ?promising? career is a killer hangover, a collection of broken clubs, and one remaining supporter. No matter how bad he plays, the beautiful, sunny redhead is always on the sidelines. He curses, she cheers. He scowls, she smiles. But when Wells quits in a blaze of glory and his fangirl finally goes home, he knows he made the greatest mistake of his life.Josephine Doyle believed in the gorgeous, grumpy golfer, even when he didn't believe in himself. Yet after he throws in the towel, she begins to wonder if her faith was misplaced. Then a determined Wells shows up at her door with a wild proposal: be his new caddy, help him turn his game around, and split the prize money. And considering Josephine's professional and personal life is in shambles, she could really use the cash... As they travel together, spending days on the green and nights in neighboring hotel rooms, sparks fly. Before long, they're inseparable, Wells starts winning again, and Josephine is surprised to find a sweet, thoughtful guy underneath his gruff, growly exterior. This hot man wants to brush her hair, feed her snacks, and take bubble baths together? Is this real life? But Wells is technically her boss and an athlete falling for his fangirl would be ridiculous... right?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey delivers a sexy, hilarious standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of two former rock stars who team up to convince their estranged mothers to play a Christmas Eve concert...Melody Gallard may be the daughter of music royalty, but her world is far from glamorous. She spends her days restoring old books and avoiding the limelight (one awkward tabloid photo was enough, thanks). But when a producer offers her a lot of money to reunite her mother's band on live tv, Mel begins to wonder if it's time to rattle the cage, shake up her quiet life... and see him again. The only other person who could wrangle the rock and roll divas.Beat Dawkins, the lead singer's son, is Melody's opposite?the camera loves him, he could charm the pants off anyone, and his mom is not a potential cult leader. Still, they might have been best friends if not for the legendary feud that broke up the band. When they met as teenagers, Mel felt an instant spark, but it's nothing compared to the wild, intense attraction that builds as they embark on a madcap mission to convince their mothers to perform one last show. While dealing with rock star shenanigans, a 24-hour film crew, brawling Santas, and mobs of adoring fans, Mel starts to step out of her comfort zone. With Beat by her side, cheering her on, she's never felt so understood. But Christmas Eve is fast approaching, and a decades-old scandal is poised to wreck everything?the Steel Birds reunion, their relationships with their mothers, and their newfound love.

Hook, Line, and Sinker is a captivating novel penned by the talented author, Tessa Bailey. Released in 2022, this book is a must-have for all literature enthusiasts. The genre of the book is a delightful mix that keeps the reader engrossed from the first page to the last. The book was published by the renowned HarperCollins Publishers Inc, a name synonymous with quality literature. The story is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Don't miss out on this literary gem from Tessa Bailey's collection, grab your copy of Hook, Line, and Sinker today!

His Texas drawl and handsome face got under Bethany's skin on day one, and the last thing she needs is some cocky young cowboy in her way.As the race to renovate heats up, Wes and Bethany are forced into close quarters, trading barbs and biting banter as they remodel the ugliest house on the block.

"Tallulah is smart, vivacious, and studying to be a marine biologist. She's also twenty-six and broke. So when Burgess, a battle-scarred hockey veteran and newly single dad, offers her a job as his live-in nanny, she jumps at the opportunity to get paid while living in a super fancy neighborhood and being around Lissa, his cool but introverted tween. Her tween charge isn't the only one who could use some help fitting in, though. According to, everyone except Burgess, he needs to get back on the dating scene, and adventurous Tallulah is just the girl to show him how. But as boundaries are slowly crossed and Burgess finds himself pulled between his daughter, who wants her parents back together, and his insane chemistry with Tallulah, a huge rift is formed, and Tallulah does the 'right' thing--breaks her own heart and walks away. Though Burgess knows it's for the best--he's too jaded, with too much baggage--a chance meeting, and a new push from his daughter, forces him to put everything on the line and fight to prove he learned his lessons well and is worthy of a happily ever after with Tallulah"--

Alles beginnt mit einem vergessenen Kuss und einem geheimen Liebesbrief ... Die neue Romantic Comedy von New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin Tessa Bailey! Hallie Welch war ein Teenager, als sie sich in Julian Vos verliebte, und der Beinahe-Kuss im nächtlichen Weinberg seiner Familie war der romantischste Moment ihres Lebens. Doch Julian verließ kurz darauf die Stadt, und die beiden haben sich nie wiedergesehen - bis heute. Julian, inzwischen ein angesehener Geschichtsprofessor, ist zurück auf dem heimatlichen Weingut, um ein Buch zu schreiben, und Gärtnerin Hallie wird engagiert, um die Blumenbeete des Anwesens zu bepflanzen. Vorfreude, Nervosität und Schmetterlinge im Bauch. Das fühlt Hallie vor diesem Treffen. Und Enttäuschung, Wut und Hummeln im Hintern danach. Denn Julian erinnert sich nicht an sie. Nur warum (Antwort: Der Wein ist schuld) musste sie ihm deshalb ihr Herz in einem anonymen Liebesbrief ausschütten?

Die Weinbergerbin und der Kerl, der nichts von Wein versteht ...  Die neue Romantic Comedy von New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin Tessa Bailey! Natalie Vos ist auf einem Weinberg aufgewachsen und weiß alles über Wein. Ihr beruflicher Traum ist allerdings eine eigene Investment-Firma. Dafür braucht sie Startkapital, doch an ihren Treuhandfonds kommt sie dummerweise nur, wenn sie verheiratet ist. August Cates gehört vielleicht ein Weinberg, aber er versteht nicht das Geringste von Wein. Er hat das Land gekauft, um den Traum seines toten besten Freundes zu erfüllen. Nur schmeckt Augusts Wein einfach nicht - und er braucht bestimmt keine Napa-Valley-Erbin, die ihn beleidigt, um das zu erkennen. Natalie und August können einander nicht ausstehen, aber sie können einander helfen. Wenn sie ein paar Monate in einer Zweckehe überstehen, ohne sich gegenseitig umzubringen oder etwas anderes Dummes zu tun. Wie miteinander im Bett zu landen ... «Nichts lässt mein Herz schneller Feuer fangen als ein Buch von Tessa Bailey!» Elena Armas, Spiegel-Bestsellerautorin

Eine kleine Hafenstadt, zwei Schwestern aus L.A. und die große Liebe. Band 1 der Romantic-Comedy-Bestseller-Reihe. Die Tik-Tok-Sensation endlich auf Deutsch. Piper Bellinger ist ein Hollywood-It-Girl. Doch als sie wegen einer außer Kontrolle geratenen Party (und möglicherweise einem klitzekleinen Einbruch in einen Hotel-Pool) im Gefängnis landet, reißt ihrem Stiefvater der Geduldsfaden. Er dreht ihr den Geldhahn ab und schickt sie in den kleinen Küstenort Westport, wo ihr leiblicher Vater aufgewachsen ist - um sich dort um die heruntergekommene Bar der Familie zu kümmern. Piper ist noch keine fünf Minuten in Westport, als ihr der grummelige muskelbepackte Fischer Brendan in die Quere kommt. Er glaubt, dass sie keinen einzigen Tag durchhält. Aber Piper hat es satt, von allen für ein dummes Blondchen gehalten zu werden. Und nur weil sie bei ihrem ersten Versuch zu kochen beinahe die Bar niederbrennt, heißt das noch lange nicht, dass sie aufgibt. Sie wird es allen beweisen. Vor allem diesem ärgerlich attraktiven Fischer ... «So frisch und modern wie eine Netflix-Rom-Com ...» Entertainment Weekly «Rom-Com-Gold.» Booklist «Ein weiterer toller Liebesroman von einer Spitzen-Autorin.» Kirkus Reviews

Platz 1 der New-York-Times-Bestsellerliste. Band 2 der Romantic-Comedy-Reihe um die beiden Bellinger-Schwestern. Die TikTok-Sensation endlich auf Deutsch. Fox Thornton kennt sich mit Frauen aus. Er weiß, wie man mit ihnen flirtet, wie man sie ins Bett bekommt, wie man am nächsten Morgen geht, ohne Herzen zu brechen. Und trotzdem hat er nicht die geringste Ahnung, was er mit Hannah Bellinger anfangen soll. Sie hat kein Interesse an ihm - was gut ist, da sie als Schwägerin seines besten Freundes ohnehin tabu ist. Aber sie will mit ihm befreundet sein - was wiederum seltsam ist, denn Fox hatte noch nie eine platonische Freundin. Er hat auch noch nie mit einer Frau zusammengewohnt, aber als Hannah aus beruflichen Gründen in seinen Heimatort, die kleine Hafenstadt Westport, kommt, bietet er ihr sein Gästezimmer an. Das macht man schließlich so unter Freunden, oder? Und es ist auch ganz normal, wenn man besagte Freundin manchmal so sehr küssen will, dass man nicht mehr atmen kann, richtig?

A laugh-out-loud second-chance romantic comedy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hook, Line & Sinker. This time, she's calling the shots. Peggy Clarkson is returning to her alma mater with one goal in mind: confront Elliott Brooks, the man who ruined her for all others, and remind him of what he's been missing. Even after three years, seeing him again is like a punch in the gut, but Peggy's determined to stick to her plan. Maybe then, once she has the upper hand, she'll finally be able to move on. In the years since Peggy left Cincinnati, Elliott has kept his focus on football. No distractions and no complications. But when Peggy walks back onto his practice field and into his life, he knows she could unravel everything in his carefully controlled world. Because the girl who was hard to forget is now a woman impossible to resist.'One of my all-time favourite authors!' Sally Thorne, author of The Hating Game

From the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Hook, Line, & Sinker comes 'a sparkling romcom that will have readers hooked' (Publishers Weekly).The road trip was definitely a bad idea. Having already flamb ed her culinary career beyond recognition, Rita Clarkson is now stranded in God-Knows-Where, New Mexico, with a busted car and her three temperamental siblings, who she hasn't seen in years. When rescue shows up - six-feet-plus of charming hotness on a motorcycle - Rita's pretty certain she's gone from the frying pan right into the fire . . .Jasper Ellis has a bad boy reputation in this town, and he loathes it. The moment he sees Rita, though, Jasper knows he's about to be sorely tempted. There's something real between them. Something raw. And Jasper has only a few days to show Rita that he isn't just for tonight - he's forever.'One of my all-time favourite authors!' Sally Thorne, author of The Hating Game

The forced proximity of one wild road trip brings two childhood friends back together in this delightful romantic comedy from the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Hook, Line & Sinker and It Happened One Summer.A love of a lifetime . . .Leaving Belmont Clarkson is the hardest thing Sage Alexander has ever done. From the moment they met, she knew Belmont was the one, and getting up close and personal with him on his family's epic road trip has taken her desire to a new, even hotter level. But there's no way she can go there - not without revealing secrets that could devastate them both.Losing Sage is not an option. Belmont's heart is hers, has always been hers. He knows she's hiding something from him, but nothing will stand in his way of telling her just how much she means to him. Finding her is easy - saving her from her past could cost him everything.'One of my all-time favourite authors!' Sally Thorne, author of The Hating Game

Die Polizeiakademie bereitet sie auf alles vor. Nur nicht auf die Liebe ... Jack Garrett ist nur wegen einer verlorenen Wette auf der Polizeiakademie. Cop zu werden ist für ihn keine Berufung, sondern eine Möglichkeit, Rechnungen zu bezahlen. Seine Nächte verbringt er damit, Erinnerungen in Alkohol zu ertränken und sich in One-Night-Stands zu verlieren. Niemand ahnt, warum er das tut, und genau so soll es bleiben. Manche Geheimnisse sind zu groß, zu dunkel, um sie zu teilen. Doch dann lernt er eines Abends eine irische Touristin kennen und ist sofort fasziniert von Katies offener, ehrlicher Art. Er raubt ihr noch am ersten Abend einen Kuss, ohne zu ahnen, welche Konsequenzen diese Begegnung haben wird ...Sinnlich, gefühlvoll, berührend: Der zweite Band der Duty&Desire-Trilogie um drei Polizeirekruten in New York.

Manche Regeln lohnt es sich zu brechen ...Liebe und Hass liegen manchmal verdammt nah beieinander. Danika liebt die Ausbildung zur Polizistin und gehört zu den Besten ihres Jahrgangs. Aber sie hasst ihren Ausbilder. Lieutenant Greer Burns mag vielleicht ein brillanter Cop sein, aber als Lehrer ist er unerträglich arrogant und fordernd. Doch bei einer Nahkampfübung kommen die beiden sich ein wenig zu nah, und plötzlich kann Danika nicht mehr aufhören, darüber nachzudenken, wie sich sein Körper auf ihrem angefühlt hat. Wie er sie festgehalten hat. Und wie gern sie diesen verbotenen Moment wiederholen würde ...Leidenschaftlich, mitreißend, aufregend: Der finale Band der Duty&Desire-Trilogie um drei Polizeirekruten in New York.

Die Polizeiakademie bereitet sie auf alles vor. Nur nicht auf die Liebe ... Charlie und Ever sind Freunde mit gewissen Vorzügen. Für Charlie ist dieses Arrangement perfekt. Als angehender Cop investiert er jede freie Minute in sein Training, eine Beziehung würde immer nur an zweiter Stelle stehen. Deshalb lässt er sich erst gar nicht auf etwas Ernstes ein. Ever ist daher das Beste, was ihm passieren konnte. Nur leider streicht sie plötzlich die gewissen Vorzüge, um nach dem Richtigen zu suchen. Verdammt! Irgendwie muss sie sich doch überzeugen lassen, dass sexy Nicht-Dates mit Charlie besser sind als echte Dates mit irgendwelchen langweiligen Schnöseln. Notfalls auch mit kreativen Mitteln ... Sexy, humorvoll, emotional: Der Auftakt der Duty&Desire-Trilogie um drei Polizeirekruten in New York.

A sizzling, standalone, feel-good holiday romance from Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer.

Named one of the Best Romances of 2020 by Insider and Oprah Magazine + Marie Claire's Best New Books of 2020New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey returns with a unique, sexy romantic comedy about a young married couple whose rocky relationship needs a serious renovation... Rosie and Dominic Vega are the perfect couple: high school sweethearts, best friends, madly in love. Well, they used to be anyway. Now Rosie's lucky to get a caveman grunt from the ex-soldier every time she walks in the door. Dom is faithful and a great provider, but the man she fell in love with ten years ago is nowhere to be found. When her girlfriends encourage Rosie to demand more out of life and pursue her dream of opening a restaurant, she decides to demand more out of love, too. Three words: marriage boot camp. Never in a million years did Rosie believe her stoic, too-manly-to-emote husband would actually agree to relationship rehab with a weed-smoking hippie. Dom talking about feelings? Sitting on pillows? Communing with nature? Learning love languages? Nope. But to her surprise, he's all in, and it forces her to admit her own role in their cracked foundation. As they complete one ridiculous?yet surprisingly helpful?assignment after another, their remodeled relationship gets stronger than ever. Except just as they're getting back on track, Rosie discovers Dom has a secret... and it could demolish everything.?Her voice feels as fresh and contemporary as a Netflix rom-com.? ?Entertainment Weekly