Showing posts with label sweet romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sweet romance. Show all posts

Monday, October 27, 2025

It’s (Almost) Here!

 Tomorrow is the big day — A Little Paris Christmas officially releases! πŸŽ‰ I can hardly believe it’s time to send Sophie, Mason, and one very mischievous dachshund named Gingersnap out into the world.

I’ve been blown away (and a little teary, if I’m honest) reading early reviews. Readers are already falling in love with this small-town holiday rom-com, and their kind words have made my peppermint mocha-fueled heart grow three sizes. πŸ’•

Here’s what a few lovely reviewers had to say:

“Magnifique! USA Today Best-Selling Author Jennifer Shirk has done it again. If you’re looking for a swoony holiday escape, you’ll find it in A Little Paris Christmas. Grab the cocoa and settle in for a delightful treat.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A wonderful Christmas story that was a five-star read for me! … I laughed out loud a few times and especially loved the scenes with Gingersnap (who I think I can happily say was my favourite character).”

“Full of Christmas joy and cozy vibes — one of my favourite reads of the 2025 holiday season!”

I can’t wait for you all to experience Sophie’s determined holiday spirit, Mason’s grumpy charm, and of course, Gingersnap’s scene-stealing moments. 🐾

If you’ve ever wanted to cozy up with a sweet romance that feels like a Hallmark movie come to life—with peppermint cocoa, twinkle lights, and second chances—this book was written just for you.

So… warm up your cocoa, fluff your blanket, and get ready to spend the holidays in Paris, Pennsylvania. πŸŽ…❤️

πŸ‘‰ A Little Paris Christmas releases tomorrow!
Add it to your Goodreads shelf [here] or grab your copy first thing in the morning for your next cozy holiday read. :-)


Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Resorting to Romance is HERE!

 


I'm so excited that Resorting to Romance is finally released!

My last book was published in 2019 so I feel as if I'm starting from scratch all over again. A little nerve wracking to say the least!

I cannot thank Entangled Publishing, The Seymour Agency and of course, my agent Lesley Sabga enough. THANK YOU so much for your support and confidence.

I hope you get a chance to pick up this fun, lighthearted beach read and enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

***

It was supposed to be L.A. attorney Loni Wingate’s perfect day. Instead, she got only chaos and heartbreak. Her fiancΓ© stole her promotion and ended their engagement, leaving her career and her future dangling by a thread. Then when Loni tries to go to her safe place, her family’s quaint North Carolina resort, she finds it’s up for sale.

But Loni didn’t get to where she is without a fight. So if a developer is coming by to assess the property, the place she feels most connected to her long-gone Mama…well, Loni and her sisters will serve up a taste of Southern hospitality he’ll never forget.

Ian Hollowell hasn’t experienced “Southern hospitality” firsthand, but he’s pretty sure this is not it. Between the storage room accommodation, the all-sugar sweet tea, and a lethally hot pepper omelet, he’s getting the sense his welcome is anything but. Still, he didn’t get his ruthless reputation by quitting when the game gets interesting.

Now a round of “keep your enemies close” might be flipped on its head in bestselling author Jennifer Shirk’s sparkling and stirring story about reconsidering the past in order to shape the future. Because sometimes it takes one last resort to find the place—and people—that truly feel like home.

Monday, October 16, 2023

Resorting to Romance coming 2024!

 


Super excited to finally announce a release date!

Resorting to Romance will be out July 2, 2024!!

Woo-hoo!

Don't forget to add to your Goodreads!

Thursday, September 8, 2022


Hello, lovely readers!

I was invited to be one of the Sweet and Swoony Romance authors.

This means I wrote an exclusive sweet romance that will be available to download for free.

Not only that, but there are 93 other authors participating!

It doesn't get any better than that, right? 
Well, maybe a little.
We also have a dedicated Sweet and Swoony Romance Facebook Page you can follow. There, you can meet the authors, find out more about our free books, enter giveaways, and just have fun with us!
Just click here to join us there.
I can't wait to hear about all the Sweet and Swoony Romances you read!

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Super Sweet Romance Sale!

 

Fire up your E-readers!


Entangled Publishing is having a super wide imprint sale on all their Bliss books!     ( including mine! )


All sweet romances are 99 cents all week!


Grab them while you can!





Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Sweet Reads Summer Instagram Hop!


HAPPY NATIONAL PAPERBACK BOOK DAY!! 


I'm celebrating with a SWEET READS SUMMER INSTAGRAM HOP


I've joined together with a bunch of bestselling romance authors (Robin Bielman, Ashlee Mallory, Kyra Jacobs, and Jody Holford)to share some sweet summer reading with you all! And what better day to begin this giveaway than NATIONAL PAPERBACK BOOK DAY! 




We are giving away FIVE paperback sweet romance books, a "sweet" summer beach bag, AND a $20 Amazon GC! 


Here's how to enter:

1. FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM and LIKE the post.

2. COMMENT on the post with your favorite summer emojis of choice.

3. Lastly, HOP over to my fellow authors for more chances to win: @kyrajacobs_author, @robin_bielman, @jody_holford, @ashlee_mallory 


THE TERMS: This giveaway is no way associated with Instagram or Amazon. Giveaway closes on August 2nd (midnight EST), winner will be drawn the next day. Winners have 48 hours to respond or I will choose another winner. You must be willing to provide me a mailing address. This giveaway is for U.S. residents only (Sorry international friends! Next time).


Good luck and happy reading!

Monday, March 25, 2019

My TV debut! #sweetromance

Hi, all!

Have to share that I was asked to be on a little local TV show to talk about my writing and books.
It was a 1/2 hour show and really fun to do!

If you get a chance, check it out!  HERE!


Monday, January 21, 2019

Cover Reveal!

Hi, all!

Good news! 

The third book in the Accidentally Yours series will be out February 11th!

Check out the cover for

ROMANCING HIS RIVAL



What do you think? 
It fits my story PERFECTLY.

Don't forget to add it to your GOODREADS list!

And if you're a NETGALLEY reviewer, it's available for REVIEW there too!

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Catch Him if You Can Sale! #romcom #99cents

Hi, all!

Doubly good news this month!

Catch Him if You Can is on sale for 99 cents for a limited time! 



Grab me while you can!!!

and

it's also now available in AUDIOBOOK, too!

Have a listen!

Have a great rest of your week!

Monday, August 13, 2018

Catch Him if You Can is released today!!!

Hi, all!

I'm so happy to announce that my latest book--Catch Him if You Can is finally released today!

I just love Arden and Wade. They were a lot of fun to write. Sometimes characters can just take off by themselves and these two definitely did that.

Hope you get to check it out for yourself!




Veterinarian Wade Roberts is done with love. But try convincing the elderly folk of Cape Harmony who are determined to play matchmaker. Now the young single women in town are bombarding him with baked goods and love notes, and being “taken” is the only way to stop the meddling grannies—which is why he needs a fake fiancΓ©e. Fast.

Arden Pearson loves planning weddings. Other people's weddings, that is. After her own engagement ended in disaster, she prefers to live vicariously through her work. But when she needs to persuade a big client that she’s capable of planning the celebrity wedding of the year, she’s willing to go as far as pretending to be engaged herself to her best friend’s older brother.

Soon their ruse has everyone in town believing they make the perfect couple—including Arden. She’s always been nothing more than a kid sister to Wade, and it might take a village to convince him otherwise...



Available at:  Amazon  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Kobo  |  iTunes  |  Goodreads


What Nice Reviewers Have Been Saying...

"I was laughing while reading chapter one... I was hooked!" -Jessica C., Goodread

"I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!  A new twist on a small town grapevine." -Pamela D., NetGalley

"I'm a huge fan of the tropes in Catch Him if You Can: fake fiancΓ© and friends to lovers. In Shirk's capable hands, the tropes feel new and fresh." - Erica H., Goodreads

"Jennifer Shirk always delivers a light, engaging romance with endearing characters." - Nicola A., Goodreads

"This book was hilarious fun.  The banter between Wade and Arden is so much fun to read.  These two had me in stitches.  These two characters felt real and it was easy to become invested in their story.  Not to mention they are pretty hot together." -Patty W., Goodreads

Have a great week!!

Jennifer


Thursday, July 26, 2018

First Look at Catch Him if You Can :-)


In my newest installment in my Accidently Yours series, town widower Wade Roberts is being bombarded by Cape Harmony's matchmaking mamas. His only way to stop them: pretend to be in a relationship with his sister's best friend, Arden Pearson. But when what started as an act begins to shift into something more, it might take a village to convince Wade that Arden’s his perfect match.

Rafflecopter for Catch Him If You Can First Look Giveaway:

Hey, I'm offering one lucky grand prize winner a $10 Amazon Gift Card and five Runner-ups an eCopy of Bargaining with the Boss, book #1 in the Accidently Yours series! 

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About Catch Him If You Can:




Title: Catch Him If You Can

Author: Jennifer Shirk

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 13, 2018

Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Series: Accidently Yours

Format: Digital eBook

Digital ISBN: 9781640636156



Add to your TBR list:  Goodreads



Pre-Order:  Amazon  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Kobo  |  iTunes





Excerpt:

Copyright© 2018 Catch Him If You Can

Jennifer Shirk



“I don’t understand what difference it makes if you’re married or engaged or whatever on how you do your job,” he said.

Her shoulders slumped. “Normally, it wouldn’t make a difference, until I received that bad press a few months ago.”

“The Bahamas Bolter?”

Yes,” she grumbled. “Anyway, it’s a long story, but these particular clients were hesitant to sign until I kind of sort of blurted that I was engaged.”

Wade snorted. “Seriously? It’s not like my clients think I need to own a pet to be a good veterinarian.”

“Exactly! Thank you.” She bit her lip. “Normally, I’d dismiss clientele who thought like that. However, they are pretty big clients, Wade. Huge. Huge enough that if all goes as planned, everyone will easily forget that wedding snafu I had a few months ago. I had no choice but to tell a teensy lie. And, well, since you had wanted me to pretend to be your girlfriend earlier, I figured…”

“You figured I could be your fake fiancΓ©.”

“Yes. Will you?”

“Uh, here’s the thing. I wanted a girlfriend,” he said, folding his arms. “I didn’t say anything about a fiancΓ©e.”

“Oh, Wade, really?” She spluttered. “What’s the difference?”

“What’s the difference? It adds a whole other element to the charade. And besides, don’t you think you’re moving a little fast in our fake relationship? I had no idea you were so pushy. Fake boyfriends don’t like to be—”

“Okay, I get it!” She huffed. “So sorry I didn’t fulfill your time requirement to be fake courted properly, but like I said, this is an actual emergency.”

He took a bite of banana bread and chewed, pretending to think it over. “I don’t know…”

Arden planted her fists on her hips with a harrumph. “What don’t you know, Wade? Whether you actually missed out on the fake wooing or how unreasonable you’re acting right now?”

“Now, now. A short temper is not something particularly attractive in a fake girlfriend slash fiancΓ©e.”

“Well, maybe when a person’s career is in jeopardy and she asks a friend for help and gets turned down flat, she wouldn’t feel the urge to punch the fake boyfriend slash fiancΓ© in the throat.”

He wanted to grin but didn’t dare. It was rare to have the upper hand with Arden—and he found he was quite enjoying this sudden little nuance, along with her begging him for help.


Monday, February 5, 2018

Addison Cole Release Day Party!


Hi, all!

I'm excited to announce that I am one of the sweet romance authors who will be attending the release party for SEIZED BY LOVE AT SEASIDE by Addison Cole!

The party will take place in the Wit and Wonder Crazy House party room on Facebook on Thursday, Feb 8th, 2018 from 12pm - 9pm (EST).

Lots of great authors including Nancy Naigle, Samantha Chase, Robin Bielman, Jody Holford, Melanie Shawn, and Jill Shalvis (just to name a few!)

So join in the fun. Lots of books and great prizes!

Hope to see you there!


Monday, January 29, 2018

Chance to win $25 Amazon GC! #sweetromance

WHAT JENN IS WORKING ON NOW: NOTHING! Well, not nothing, exactly. I just handed in the 2nd book in the Accidentally Yours series and now I'm plotting #3.

WHAT JENN IS LISTENING TO NOW: "The Man' by The Killers

Happy Monday!

I'm excited to share that my author bud Jody Holford has a new sweet romance out today!
You can read the first chapter on her website!


Megan Carter’s spent the past five years nannying for a pint-size boss—the adorable Charlie—while also navigating her full-size boss, his somewhat grouchy, way-too-methodical dad, Adam. Now that she’s finally moving on, helping Adam find her replacement should be easy...except he doesn’t want another nanny. He wants a wife.

Adam’s been burned by love in the past, so of course he believes finding someone who can be a partner in raising his son is all that matters. Too bad the woman helping him search is the biggest believer in love at first sight and happily-ever-after he’s ever met.
Even as Adam’s funny, charming, and—who would have thought it?—super-hot side starts to come out, Megan knows that without love, a family would never be complete. But convincing Adam of that might be harder than she thought

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and ITunes!


To celebrate our two new releases, Jody and I are hosting a $25 Amazon Giveaway!

GOOD LUCK!
Winner will be announced here next Monday.


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Monday, January 15, 2018

Bargaining with the Boss is out NOW! #newrelease #sweetromance

Hi, all!

So excited to share with you that I have my TENTH novel out today!

I'm holding it here!



Can you believe it?

I know 10 books is nothing to some authors, but for a slowpoke like me, it's HUGE.


Bargaining with the Boss

What lovely people have been saying...


"The surprises in life are what keeps the world interesting and Ms. Shirk takes that advice to heart with a hilariously heartwarming spin on falling in love." 5 STARS
~Isha Coleman (Goodreads reviewer) 

"A beautiful story that was a great series starter." 5 STARS
~Talking Books Blog

"(Bargaining with the Boss) is a quirky, laugh-out-loud, swoony type of love story."
5 STARS
~C.E. Hart (Goodreads reviewer)

"Fans of the genre will enjoy this book and want to put it at the top of their TBR list." 5 STARS
~Linda Quick (Goodreads reviewer)

"...light, sweet and good--wrapped in a fun little package." 4 STARS
~Beth from Panda & Poodle Book reviews 

"This is a delightful, sweet, romantic comedy that is heartwarming and leaves you smiling!" 5 STARS
Elaine from Splashed into Books


Hope you get to check it out!!

Amazon   B&N   KOBO   ITUNES 





Monday, December 11, 2017

Bargaining with the Boss is coming soon!

WHAT JENN IS WORKING ON NOW: STILL Bliss #2--tentatively titled A Deal with the Doctor --finishing it up now!
WHAT JENN IS LISTENING TO NOW: "Santa's Coming for Us" by Sia


Hi, all! 
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Excited to say that we're about a month out until my next sweet romance 
Bargaining with the Boss
comes out!
January 15, 2018


Kinsley just wanted to have some fun for a change. Then she wakes up in a stranger’s bed, with her bridesmaid dress on backward and a hazy memory of what happened at her friend’s wedding. With a quick escape, she can get back to her predictable life. But then she meets her new boss—the same guy she’d woken up next to—and seeing him with a clear head doesn’t make him any less attractive.

Mixing business with pleasure has never been Damon’s style, and easily avoided, but the hotel he just bought comes with an unexpected perk—its manager. “Sensible” Kinsley today is as alluring as “impulsive” Kinsley was the night before, and she talks him into a deal. If she can turn around the hotel by the end of summer, he won’t tear it down to put up a more profitable condominiums.

Their plan is simple…until falling for each other becomes more than they bargained for.



Are you on NETGALLEY? It's available for review now!

Are you on GOODREADS? There's a paperback giveaway going on now!

Have a great week!

Jennifer

Monday, May 1, 2017

From Fake to Forever sale!

Hi, all!

Just a little side announcement here...

Have you read Ben & Sandra's story yet?

If not, you're in luck because From Fake to Forever is now on sale for 99 cents until Sunday, May 7th.

So grab me wile you can! :-)

Here are some things nice people have said:

4 STARS  "I sucked up the feelings in this book in one sitting and could not get enough. I absolutely enjoyed every minute of it." -Melissa P, Goodreads review 

5 STARS  "Really enjoyed!! Laugh out loud and tender-hearted moments as well." -Heather, Goodreads review
5 STARS  "Great writing, incredible characters, and a storyline that touches your heart make this one a perfect lazy afternoon read. I highly recommend it." -Bette H., Goodreads review
5 STARS  "Jennifer Shirk has written a beautiful sweet romance which made me laugh plenty of times." --Anniek, Goodreads review 






Hope you check it out!


Friday, November 25, 2016

Black Friday Sale!

Hey, all!

Not my typical blogging day, but since I'm HOME shopping, I figured I'd stop in to let you know that my publisher, Entangled Publishing is having a Thanksgiving Small Town Romance book sale!



Lots of great books on sale. So if you like sweet romances--including my own
WEDDING DATE FOR HIRE--check them out HERE.

Also, we are 10 days away from release of my new Christmas romance
WRONG BROTHER, RIGHT MATCH!
Have you pre-ordered your copy yet?

Have a great rest of your holiday weekend!