Jayci Lee

A heartfelt, interracial, contemporary romance debut--and a love letter to K dramas--featuring a single mom whose chance to turn her neighborhood restaurant into a household name is upended by an unexpected spark with a swoon-worthy Korean business magnate, for fans of Kennedy Ryan, Tia Williams, and Susan Lee. Keisha Thomson loves K-Dramas, but she never thought her life would turn into one. Keisha is a 37-year-old, divorced mom of her beloved autistic son, Kai, and the ambitious owner of True Soul, a Harlem soul-food restaurant. Set between Harlem and Seoul, the novel follows bold and pragmatic Keisha, charming yet duty-bound Han Seojun, and the viral red velvet cake that brings them together. What begins as a cultural and culinary clash becomes a whirlwind romance that upends everything they thought they knew about love, ambition, and what it means to put yourself first. Life is a K Drama brings together Sherri Shepherd and Jayci Lee's complementary voices to create something truly fresh. Part escapism and part self-discovery, it’s for anyone who’s ever rebuilt themselves from scratch and for readers who crave joy that feels earned and real. With shades of Tia William’s Seven Days in June and Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game, it’s a sweeping, cinematic love story that glows with humor, heart, and hard-won hope. Importantly, it’s not just a romance between Keisha and Seojun, it’s also a love story about family, food, and culture.

???? She's risking her heart on forever... one last time. ?????? Persuasion retelling?? Second chance romance?? Perfect for K-Drama fans?? Set in LAIn this modern retelling of Jane Austen's PERSUASION, a K-drama actress gets her second chance at love with the man she left to save her family.--------------------------Anne Lee told herself that breaking up with Frederick Nam was the best way she could love him. To save her father from bankruptcy, she dropped out of UC San Diego and pursued an acting career in Korea. To stop Frederick from following her and ruining his future, she had to let him go. It's been ten years, and thoughts of him refuse to stay in the past... Frederick spent years loving Anne. Missing her came just as easily as hating her, but he had to live his life for himself. In her absence, he followed his dream and became a firefighter in Culver City. He didn't need romance. He had his work and his friends. Returning to Los Angeles, Anne and Frederick find themselves in the same wedding-as a bridesmaid and groomsman. Even though he is cold and distant with her, Anne can no longer deny that she never got over him. Not even close. As for Frederick, needing to take care of Anne is a habit he can't seem to kick, but forgiving her is as hard as denying his feelings. -------------------------- Raves for Jayci Lee: 'A fairy-tale romance that is both dreamy and grounded, sweet but also fan-yourself sexy' MIA SOSA 'Tantalizing wit, delectable treats, sweet and steamy swoons, and a love that's worth fighting for' TAJ MCCOY 'Royally delicious . . . This is a love story for people who love love stories' DENISE WILLIAMS

In this modern retelling of Jane Austen's PERSUASION, a K-drama actress gets her second chance at love with the man she left to save her family, if only she can work up the courage to risk her heart on forever...one last time. For ten years, Anne Lee told herself that Frederick Nam was her past. To save her father from bankruptcy, she dropped out of UC San Diego to pursue an acting career in Korea. Anne had to stop Frederick from following her and ruining his future. Breaking up with him was the best way she could love him. After Anne left him, Frederick spent years loving her, missing her, and hating her until he decided to live his life for himself. He followed his dream and became a firefighter in Culver City. He didn't need romance. He had his work and his friends. When she returns to Los Angeles, Anne and Frederick find themselves in the same wedding--she as her cousin's bridesmaid and he as his friend's groomsman. Even though he is cold and distant with her, Anne can no longer deny that she never got over him. Not even close. As for Frederick, needing to take care of Anne is a habit he can't seem to kick, but that doesn't mean he has to forgive her.

Spelade kyssarMed hustruns död tystnade musiken. Det går inte att gå vidare, inte när det hela praktiskt taget är hans fel. När den världskände violinisten Anthony Larsen går med på att vikariera i Hana-trion träffar han den gulliga och skickliga Chloe Han. Det flyger gnistor när de två musikerna måste låtsas vara i ett förhållande för att rädda Anthonys rykte. Men ett riktigt förhållande görs omöjligt av deras omständigheter åldersskillnaden, Chloes överbeskyddande familj, Anthonys krossade hjärta. Eller går det att överbrygga det som hindrar kärleken? Ljuva toner uppstår när tre systrar finner kärleken i en värld av klassisk musik. Tillsammans bildar de Hana-trion, en enhet. Det här är den tredje delen i miniserien Klassiska toner. Räddaren i nödenDet spelar ingen roll att Jake Reed är den sexigaste mannen i Texas, Claire Blake vill inte ha något med honom att göra! Deras familjer har varit bittra fiender i generationer och det finns ingen anledning till att det skulle ändras nu. Men när en brand totalförstör Claires ranch dyker Jake oväntat upp som en räddare i nöden och låter henne bo hos honom tillfälligt. Mellan husets väggar, långt ifrån släkternas blickar, blir frestelsen snart för stor. Och Claire kommer på sig själv med att undra om hon verkligen vill lämna hans ranch när dagen väl kommer. De förmögna ranchägarna återvänder till Texas för att starta upp en rodeo, men får snart helt andra saker att fokusera på. Detta är andra delen i miniserien Hem till gården.

Bara för en kvällKommer passionen att frigöra dem från deras hemlighet? Eller kosta dem allt? Det kammarviolinisten Megan Han lever för är att skapa vacker musik. Men en natt med en förförisk främling som resulterar i en oväntad graviditet kan äventyra allt hennes hårda arbete. Speciellt när det visar sig att den stilige främlingen är Daniel Pak, finanschef på hennes pappas företag. Det enda alternativet för paret är att hålla flörten och Megans graviditet hemliga. Men när passionen tänds igen, kommer de att ta risken och skapa ytterligare en vacker symfoni? Ljuva toner uppstår när tre systrar finner kärleken i en värld av klassisk musik. Tillsammans bildar de Hana-trion, en enhet. Det här är den andra delen i miniserien Klassiska toner. Krasch in i hjärtatAva Carter tvekar inte en sekund. När hon ser den kraschade bilen skyndar hon dit och lyckas dra ut föraren ur framsätet. Mannen är relativt oskadd, men omtumlad. Så till den grad att han inte minns sitt namn. Och det enda Ava vet är att han är den vackraste man hon sett. Hon lämnar inte hans sida och snart är det uppenbart, attraktionen är ömsesidig. Men när hon till slut får reda på vem mannen är är det hennes tur att chockas. De förmögna ranchägarna återvänder till Texas för att starta upp en rodeo, men får snart helt andra saker att fokusera på. Detta är första delen i miniserien Hem till gården.

Passionens hemliga rytmMiniserie: Klassiska tonerHennes hemlighet skiljde dem åt, kan hans återförena dem? Den skickliga cellisten Angie Han kämpar för att rädda sin stråktrios kammarmusikförening. Samtidigt upptäcker hon att hennes ex, Joshua Shin är den anonyme kompositören som just nu älskas av hela den klassiska musikvärlden. Angie bestämmer sig för att be honom om hjälp. Trots att de insisterar på att hålla känslorna utanför blir glöden till en flammande eld och fler hemligheter hotas att avslöjas. Kommer musiken de skapar tillsammans att leda till lycklig samklang eller hjärtekrossande dissonans? TvillingbluffenUnder täckmantel får hon reda på sanningen, men vad ska hon göra med den? Sophie Messena, en av de rika och intensivt mediebevakade Messena-tvillingarna blir förbluffad och besviken när hon blir dumpad av Ben Sabin inte bara en, utan två gånger. När Ben sedan bjuder ut tvillingsystern på dejt tar Sophie hennes plats, fast besluten att hämnas. Men under deras möte avslöjar Ben något som får henne att omvärdera honom totalt.

'A fairy-tale romance that is both dreamy and grounded, sweet but also fan-yourself sexy' MIA SOSA'Tantalizing wit, delectable treats, sweet and steamy swoons, and a love that's worth fighting for' TAJ MCCOY'Royally delicious . . . This is a love story for people who love love stories' DENISE WILLIAMS................... A love-averse Korean royal court cuisine instructor is waylaid by a gorgeous professor - and prince in disguise - who will do anything to prove to her that love and happily ever after can be theirs. Love is a dish best served hot . . . Emma Yoon dreams of opening a culinary school in Los Angeles. To that end, she teaches Korean royal court cuisine to hopeful brides of upper-crust Korean families. Thanks to her godmother, a renowned matchmaker, business is booming. But when rival matchmakers plot against her godmother using Emma's single status, she must save her godmother's reputation and her dreams by finding a perfect-on-paper husband - even if she's not ready for love. Meeting the gorgeous and irresistible Professor Michel Chevalier is not part of her plan. Prince Michel Chevalier refuses to marry a woman handpicked by his elders. If he must spend the rest of his life in service to his country, he wants to do so with someone he loves by his side. With only three months left until his arranged engagement is formally announced, Michel escapes to Los Angeles to find a bride of his choosing, someone who loves him for himself rather than his crown. Serendipity leads him right to Emma Yoon, who might just be the woman of his dreams.'A tender and sexy romance that [readers] will absolutely devour' Library Journal, starred review

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If you love Jasmine Guillory, Lauren Layne and Helen Hoang, you'll devour Jayci Lee's delicious romantic comedies! Readers are loving Booked on a Feeling!'Absolutely loved this one! Very relatable and a perfect beach read'? ? ? ? ? reader review'Set against the backdrop of a small town bookshop . . . this book hits my heart in lots of ways . . . a lovely read that I flew through it in one afternoon'? ? ? ? reader review................................................ Lizzy Chung has her life mapped out: * Become a lawyer. Check. * Join a prestigious law firm. Check. * Make partner. In progress. If all goes to plan, she'll be checking off that last box in a couple of years, making her parents proud, and living a successful, fulfilled life in L. A. One thing that isn't part of her plan? Passing out from a panic attack during a pivotal moment in her career. Lizzy decides that what she needs is a place to recharge, and where better than the small California town where she spent her childhood summers with her best friend, Jack Park. Now that Lizzie is back, Jack has three weeks to spend with the girl of his dreams - while concealing his decades-long crush on her. Something that becomes increasingly difficult when he agrees to help Lizzie revamp the local bookstore. Romance amongst the dusty shelves and books may not be in Lizzy's plan, but could this new page lead her to the love story she never expected?................................................'This book was SO FUN!' NetGalley review'Ooh I enjoyed this one. A great love/hate at the start and its just blossoms . . . the words and story just flow off page, it feels seamless and delightful' NetGalley review'A perfect balance of impeccable wit, laugh out loud hilarity, and off the charts chemistry. A Sweet Mess is a sinfully decadent romantic comedy! HELENA HUNTING'A rich, vibrant romance that's a feast for all the senses!' LAUREN BLAKELY

Jayci Lee's romcom Booked on a Feeling features an overachieving lawyer. A failing bookstore. A childhood friend. And the chance of a lifetime... Lizzy Overachiever Chung, Esq. has her life mapped out neatly: * Become a lawyer. Check.* Join a prestigious law firm. Check.* Make partner. In progress. If all goes to plan, she will check off that last box in a couple years, make her parents proud, and live a successful, fulfilled life in L. A. What was not in her plans was passing out from a panic attack during a pivotal moment in her career. A few deep breaths and a four hour drive later, Lizzy is in Weldon for three weeks to shed the burnout and figure out what went wrong. And what better place to recharge than the small California town where she spent her childhood summers with her best friend, Jack Park. Jack Park didn't expect to see Lizzy back in Weldon, but now he's got three weeks to spend with the girl of his dreams. Except she doesn't know of his decades-long crush on her--and he intends to keep it that way. She's a high-powered attorney who lives in L. A. and he's a bookkeeper at his family's brewery who never left his hometown. He can't risk their friendship on a long shot. Can he? When Lizzy decides that the local bookstore needs a little revamp, of course, Jack is going to help her bring it back to life. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore there might be more than just friendship among the dusty shelves and books... Sometimes the path to the rest of your life has been in front of you all along.

If you love Jasmine Guillory, Lauren Layne and Helen Hoang, you'll devour Jayci Lee's delicious new romantic comedies! Early readers are loving The Dating Dare!'I loved how realistic the main characters were . . . I could honestly see this being made into a movie; one I'd definitely be queuing up to watch' 5* reader review'This book was SO FUN! . . . Seth and Tara are amazing together. Their chemistry was phenomenal and they just bounced right off the page!' NetGalley review'Ooh I enjoyed this one. A great love/hate at the start and its just blossoms . . . the words and story just flow off page, it feels seamless and delightful' NetGalley reviewOne dare. Four dates. Only their hearts to lose... No serious relationships. This is the one rule Tara Park made for herself and it has been working swimmingly, especially since she's busy with Weldon Brewery. But when Seth Kim, temptation personified and her best friend's new brother-in-law walks into her life, Tara might be willing to bend her golden rule . . . but only for four dates, which she agreed to after a few good rounds of beer - and a game of truth or dare. Seth Kim can't believe Tara agreed to his dating dare. He's leaving for a new job in Paris in a month and a no-strings attached fling seemed like a nice distraction for both . . . But while their dates have a tendency to hit roadblocks, their non-dates and chance meetings are becoming frequent - and heated. What was supposed to be a little fun game is turning into something that neither is ready for. But sometimes, the best things in life are the ones we never see coming. Raves for Jayci's A Sweet Mess!'A perfect balance of impeccable wit, laugh out loud hilarity, and off the charts chemistry. A Sweet Mess is a sinfully decadent romantic comedy! Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author'A rich, vibrant romance that's a feast for all the senses!' Lauren Blakely, New York Times bestselling author'This book was SO FUN!... Seth and Tara are amazing together. Their chemistry was phenomenal and they just bounced right off the page!' reader review'The words and story just flow off page, it feels seamless and delightful... Lots of drama and a brilliant bumpy road' reader review