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American Dads
Series · 4 books · 2002-2009

Books in series

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Just One Thing

2002

“Sometimes, you find yourself inadvertently in the dark. But I’d discovered that if you stopped fighting against it and just stood still, sometimes something marvelous comes along.” Artist Lexie McCain spends her days literally weaving the story of her life into a gorgeous tapestry. But on Monday nights, she walks to the Corner Bar, drinks a Killian’s, and answers the same question every week from Sam the bartender: “One thing?” She starts with her name, then her cottage, slowly moving on to the devastating tragedies that tore her life apart. Sam Corner’s smile doesn’t seem to hide any pain. One night, Lexie turns the tables on him, asking Sam, “One thing?” To her surprise, Sam reveals his own tragic history. Together, Lexie and Sam learn that, with good beer and a trusted friend, sharing just “one thing” might lead to the one thing they both thought was lost forever: love. From award-winning author Holly Jacobs comes the story of heartache, hope, and the power of sharing just one thing.
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Once Upon a Thanksgiving

2008

It's A Time For Giving And Receiving…Love As if working and raising her family of five—four kids and one demanding cat—isn't enough, Samantha Williams has been volunteered to oversee a Thanksgiving pageant at her kids' school. So a relationship is the last thing on this stretched-too-thin single mother's mind. Until she meets the new interim principal—sexy, single Harry Remington. Her childhood friend. Harry is welcomed into Samantha's home as if he belonged. Being part of her sprawling family—even if it's only temporary—makes him realize how much he misses having a real home. Best of all, he and Samantha are starting to trust each other. How can he say goodbye to all that? How can he leave when he's just found the best reason of all to stay?
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#2

Once Upon a Christmas

2008

The PTA Mom series is filled with heart, holidays and three PTA Moms who find their own happily-ever-afters In the second installment, Once Upon A Christmas, it’s a Wonderful Life this holiday season... After Thanksgiving, Daniel McLean opens the door and finds a boy on his step who asks, “Could you be my father?” Brandon is thrilled that Daniel says yes, but his aunt, Michelle Hamilton is not. After consulting a lawyer, she agrees to a paternity test but neither Brandon or Daniel are willing to wait for the results–they want to get to know each other right now. As Michelle gears up for the PTA Christmas Fair, all three come to realize that a paternity test won’t make them a family...but the love that Michelle and Daniel discover just might. Reminiscent of Carolyn Brown’s Blame it on Texas series, the second book in Holly Jacobs’ PTA series, Once Upon a Christmas, is a holiday treasure.
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#3

Once Upon a Valentine's

2009

The PTA Mom series is filled with heart, holidays and three PTA Moms who find their own happily-ever-afters In the third book, Once Upon A Valentine's, where there’s smoke there’s fire... Planning a Valentine's dance is as close as Carly Lewis intends to come to romance. This once-burned single mom is done with love. Then her plans (and a shed) literally go up in flames. That’s when she meets Lieutenant Charles Jefferson. Chuck wasn’t looking for love, especially with an accidental arsonist, but he can’t shake this PTA Mom. Now he just has to convince her sometimes a fire can warm you and not burn you at all. Reminiscent Nancy Nagle Adam’ s Grove Series, Once Upon a Valentine’s is a sizzling second-chance at love romance.

Author

Holly Jacobs
Holly Jacobs
Author · 68 books

Holly Jacobs leads a life full of romance and adventure. From skydiving to jet-setting around Europe, from snorkeling in coral reefs to writing while wearing beautiful silk peignoir sets and popping chocolate bonbons, Holly Jacobs leads a life that is the epitome of romance... Well, my fictional life sounds more interesting, but not better than my real life. Really, I'm the happily married mother of four. I cook a lot, garden and weave baskets! I write for Montlake Romance and Harlequin. My books range from lighthearted comedies to more serious dramas...but at heart, they're all stories of love. You can visit me at http://www.HollyJacobs.com. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HollyJacobsA... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HollyJacobs1 PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/hollyjacobs1/ I don't always set out to write a series of books, but seem to find myself gravitating to them. Because so many people have asked, I've posted lists of all my series in order at www.hollyjacobs.com/bookseries.html. I really try to make each story stand alone, but many of my readers enjoy reading the series in order. Hope this helps! Thank you to everyone who's picked up a single book, or more of them. I'm so lucky to be surrounded by so much support! Holly

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