Jennifer Theriot
USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Theriot (pronounced Terrio) hails from the Great State of Texas. She is a career woman, working as CFO of a Texas based real estate investment firm. She felt something was missing and discovered her passion for writing--mostly at night and on weekends.
Jennifer took a chance that there could be an interest in romance with middle aged couples who are finding themselves at a crossroads and wrote her debut novel Out of the Box Awakening, a steamy contemporary romance, featuring an older female heroine which centers on the hope of finding happiness and passion through unexpected heartache. It emphasizes the need for family and friends. She characterizes her books as 'Grownup Romance from the Other Side of 30'. In her limited spare time Jennifer enjoys being outdoors; preferably somewhere on a beach curled up with a good book. Spending time with family and friends, watching a baseball game and enjoying a good bottle of wine are usually on her to-do lists. Jennifer has three grown children and is also 'MiMi' to four beautiful grandkids - all of whom she adores. Her titles include: The Out of the Box series: Steamy Contemporary Romance with main characters over the age of 30 Out of the Box Awakening Out of the Box Regifted Out of the Box Everlasting Toccata Obbligato~Serenading Kyra (a rocker romance short story, companion novella to the Out of the Box series) Unwrapping Noel (A steamy contemporary, plus-size holiday romance) Cooking with the Crazy Lady Authors A collaborative cookbook, complete with humorous kitchen mishap stories from the authors Fortune Brawling A collaborative humorous romance novella about two female musicians and life in the country music industry. Tennessee meets Texas in this laugh out loud short read. Jennifer loves hearing from her readers, so keep up with her through social media through the link buttons on the left of this page. |
Out of the Box Awakening
Romance
Olivia Petersen is a good woman, a good mother, a good wife. She's got it made. She doesn't want anything to change. Of course, it does... Swept from her perfect paper-doll life in Houston, Olivia finds herself in Chicago, alone, betrayed, and far from home. Soon everything she thought she knew about herself and her life will be challenged. She has only courage, love, and her passion for music to carry her through the maelstrom--or draw her further in. Ash Harper is the man who has everything--everything except healing from the losses of a lifetime. His only peace lies in the sweet flow of music pouring from his guitar. What happens when the married woman and the sexy handsome widower are thrown together by fate? Could this be their happy ever after and is Ash Harper Mr. Right? Out of the Box Awakening is a women's contemporary, family saga romance about second chances, shared passion and shared joy. Jennifer Theriot has written a compelling series about what happens when two people over the age of thirty find new life and new love for themselves and for those around them. Contains adult language and situations, and is intended for readers over the age of 18. |
Out of the Box Regifted
Romance
Betrayal, Lies, Loss, Hurt, Secrets.... With a new beginning on the horizon for Olivia Petersen and Ash Harper, what could possibly stop them from finding their happy ever after? In the midst of joy, this blended family finds they have to trust in love and family bonds to get them through what is coming next...or self-destruct. In order to move on, Olivia must face the haunting demons from her past life with her ex-husband. Demands and more betrayals force her to come to grips with things she can't change and try to forgive, not only those in her past, but herself as well. Faced with his own hidden secrets, will Ash allow Olivia to stand by him? How long can he keep parts of his life hidden from those who love him? Can Olivia gain the confidence she needs to explore the new life Ash is offering and still remain true to herself? Follow Olivia on this next chapter of her journey as a re-gifted woman and watch as she discards the meek, obedient wife role and morphs into a free spirited, determined woman who commands respect from those in her life. Can she maintain the courage to seek what she needs to be free from the past, while hanging on to the future Ash offers? And is Ash her Mr. Right? Out of the Box Regifted is a Women's contemporary romance, centering on second chances, family and life after divorce. Contains adult language and situations, and is intended for readers over the age of 18. |
Toccata Obbligato ~ Serenading Kyra
Romance, Short Stories, Novella
Todd O'Malley has been called many things, from filthy mouthed jerk to legendary Rock God. With his outlandish cocky demeanor - tatted up and pierced, compared in looks to Adam Levine - his constant use of the F-bomb, and the seductive gyrations he performs for the ladies on stage, affirm he is a man every woman craves. But there is only one woman who is able to capture his heart, Kyra Edwards. That chance meeting at a little coffee shop in Evanston began their journey of compromise, pain, dedication and love. From the night he took her virginity to Todd's past sex-capades and consequences threatening their relationship, will Kyra be able to deal with it? With Todd and his band Avenue touring on the road, can he prove to Kyra that he is a changed man? Can he be faithful and avoid temptation? Jennifer Theriot brings us yet another contemporary romance love story that will capture our hearts. This is truly a story of Beauty and the Beast, where we admire the beauty that is Kyra and adore the beast known as Todd. You loved him in Out of the Box Awakening and Out of the Box Regifted. In the pages of Toccata Obbligato ~Serenading Kyra, you'll get inside his head - see what makes him tick and get to know the woman who captured his heart...... This rock star romance short story is a companion novella of the Out of the Box series. It contains adult situations and language, and is intended for readers over the age of 18. |
Out of the Box Everlasting
Women's Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction
Recently engaged Ash Harper and Olivia Petersen are returning home from two romance-filled weeks abroad, confronted by tragedy and chaos. A terrible accident in the Seattle harbor has hospitalized one of Ash's children and skeletons are about to come out of the closet because of it. Dark secrets Ash had sworn to take with him to the grave will have to be told to get his son the treatment he needs. As if that's not enough, a thoughtless decision could destroy his relationship with Olivia. Forever. While they have the love and support of family and friends, and they've made it through some of life's toughest obstacles already, life just threw them a real curveball. No one is sure if their love will be strong enough to survive this one. Burdened with feelings of betrayal and uncertainty, Olivia finds herself returning to familiar ground. On the outside, she and Ash seem like the perfect couple, but everyone has demons from their past. To work through the vestiges of these demons, she seeks the professional help of Dr. Trenda Silverman in Galveston, Texas. Hard questions will be asked. Harder answers will be realized. With a Presidential election on the horizon, what better elements to add than murder, intrigue and a political conspiracy theory. Follow Ash and Olivia on this emotionally poignant journey as they capture Everlasting. Sometimes you have to go to Hell before you can get to Heaven. Out of the Box Everlasting is the third in the bestselling Out of the Box series, a women's contemporary romance about fate and second chances at love. Contains adult language and situations, and is intended for readers over the age of 18. |
Unwrapping Noel
Women's Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction
Noel Calabrese hates the holidays as much as she hates her life. Overweight, insecure and heartbroken, she retreats into a world of misery. While in the Silicon Valley on a business trip, she meets Leon Hallas. Could he be her ticket to happiness? Can she learn to trust men again? Are second chances at happiness even remotely possible? Unwrap this steamy little contemporary romance, complete with a palindrome about second chances, discovering self-worth and watch as the sexy silver fox falls for the full figured beauty just in time for the holidays. Is Leon Hallas Mr. Right and will he and Noel find their happy ever after? This short story contains adult language and situations, and is intended for readers over the age of 18. |
Fortune Brawling
Women's Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction
An Amazon Exclusive Publication. When Texas meets Tennessee, the end result spells T.R.O.U.B.L.E Two guitars. One crazy night in a honky tonk in Georgia. In Story Two of The Fortune Series, we find country musician Dallas Fortune in a tight spot. Guitar God Billie Joe McAllister has betrayed her once again. As if by magic, her BFF from Ft. Worth Texas, guitarist Jodie Marie Jennings, drives all night to come to her aid in a time of need. What happens at Bud's honky tonk in Trenton, Georgia should stay at Bud's, but it doesn't. What went wrong? Who gets in trouble and who gets revenge? Who are JD Fowler and Tom Vanderfleet? What does the best fairy godmother in Country Music history do to save the day this time around? These questions and more secrets are revealed as a tough life lesson about life on the road in this contemporary novelette. Fortune Brawling is the second story in The Fortune Series. Set in contemporary Nashville and the surrounding rural areas. The series chronicles the life and loves of Dallas Fortune. |
Cooking with the Crazy Lady Authors
Cookbook
The Crazy Lady Authors aren't just cooking up plots in their books, they're also cooking up tasty vittles! Hey, we're 'crazy' about you, so we're 'dishing' our best recipes out in this awesome cookbook. It's the CLA's way of helping you serve up outstanding dinners in between reading any one of our published works. We know how easy it is to get lost in the pages. Before you know it, the hours have flown by and it's time for dinner. The hubby is hollering, the kids are complaining, and even the dog wants treats. We figure it's all our fault so why not help you maintain peace and harmony in your home by providing this amazing book of easy recipes to keep your clan well-fed? We do, however, stop short of coming to your house to cook it all up for you. We're writing our next novels, after all! Don't be greedy. Bon appetit! |
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