Parker Sisters Series by Jennifer Gilby Roberts

Librarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00EKDLKE8. Wedding Hells is a laugh-out-loud British chick lit short story ~~~~ Mel Parker’s perfect little sister is getting married and she’d rather cut her own arm off than attend. Her relatives are guaranteed to give her hell about not going first, her dress is unbearable and her beloved best friend Will isn't even invited. But her boyfriend is there. And there’ll be cake. So maybe it won’t be as bad as she thinks... moreLibrarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00EKDLKE8. Wedding Hells is a laugh-out-loud British chick lit short story ~~~~ Mel Parker’s perfect little sister is getting married and she’d rather cut her own arm off than attend. Her relatives are guaranteed to give her hell about not going first, her dress is unbearable and her beloved best friend Will isn't even invited. But her boyfriend is there. And there’ll be cake. So maybe it won’t be as bad as she thinks. Maybe it’ll be worse... ~~~~ Wedding Hells can be read as a stand-alone short story, but is also a prequel to the romantic comedy novel The Dr Pepper Prophecies by the same author. Short story (5,500 words, 18 Kindle pages) ~~~~ less

A laugh out loud chick lit / romantic comedy novel. Over 25,000 downloads of the Kindle version and counting! Written with dry wit and just a touch of insanity. If you're a fan of Sophie Kinsella, Helen Fielding (Bridget Jones' Diary) Marian Keyes or Jane Costello, or just love your romcoms, you'll love this! "'From the moment I started reading this story I was hooked and I couldn't put it down... moreA laugh out loud chick lit / romantic comedy novel. Over 25,000 downloads of the Kindle version and counting! Written with dry wit and just a touch of insanity. If you're a fan of Sophie Kinsella, Helen Fielding (Bridget Jones' Diary) Marian Keyes or Jane Costello, or just love your romcoms, you'll love this! "'From the moment I started reading this story I was hooked and I couldn't put it down. I was having a bad day and feeling a little depressed at the time but this book made me laugh so hard!'" -- Meredith's Rambles & Babbles 25-year-old Mel Parker has a few tiny problems: Her job is terrible She's been dumped yet again Her ex is now her boss Her parents think she's a loser compared to her perfect younger sister All her efforts to improve her life seem doomed to failure There just isn't enough chocolate in the world to make up for the above. The one good thing in her life has always been her best friend Will, who has seen her through every crisis from lost toys to pregnancy scares. But his girlfriend (who's prettier, better-dressed, more successful and secretly evil) is determined to replace Mel as the woman in his life and how is Mel supposed to compete? So what do you do when you've pretty much given up on your own life? Help others, of course! After all, what's the worst that can happen? Praise for "The Dr Pepper Prophecies" "'The Dr Pepper Prophecies is a riot. I confess I laughed [at] almost every page.'" -- Badass Book Reviews "'The more I read this book, the more I loved the story and the characters.'" -- Chick Lit Reviews and News "'I couldn't put it down and read it so quickly. This author has a fantastic way with words and knows how to engage the reader.'" -- Nicola Smith, What Nikki Read "'Like the titular beverage, The Dr Pepper Prophecies is sweet, frothy and immediately rewarding. It may not count as one of your five-a-day, but you'll feel a hell of a lot better for it afterwards.'" -- Best Chick Lit "The Dr Pepper Prophecies" is a British chick lit / romantic comedy based (loosely) on Jane Austen's "Emma." Novel (approx. 80,000 words), with a rating of 12A/PG-13 (sexual references and some mild profanity). Written in UK English. Click on the orange button to buy, or on the cover to read the first three (and a bit) chapters FREE! More praise for "The Dr Pepper Prophecies" "'It is written in a smart, clever style, and I wanted to highlight the many funny moments and cute phrasing that made me smile. Had I done so, I would have highlighted half of the book.'" -- Maryann Miller's It's Not All Gravy "'Roberts pays homage to Jane Austen's 'Emma' while staying true to her own voice. Austen's influence is seen throughout, but the author isn't afraid to take a risk.' "-- Chick Lit Pad "'I felt that the main strength of this book is Mel's commentary, told from her first person point of view it veers towards stream of consciousness at times and is very funny and sharp.'" -- Frothy Reads "'I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a light romantic comedy read.'" -- Voracious Reader "'If you're ever feeling depressed about your life or just having a bad day then this book is perfect.' 'Great romantic comedy.' 'Laugh out loud funny.' 'Lovely summer read.' 'An author who could quickly move to the top ten of chick lit's favorite authors!'" -- Readers on Amazon If you love romantic comedy, scroll up to purchase The Dr Pepper Prophecies now, or use Look Inside and try before you buy! less