Books
Collaborations:
Dogs and Goddesses
Romantic Comedies:
Wish You Were Here
Crazy in Love
The Comeback Kiss
Maybe Baby
Women’s Fiction:
A Little Ray of Sunshine
The Fortune Quilt
Ex and the Single Girl
Time Off for Good Behavior
Dogs and Goddesses
Dangerous men. Dark powers. Dog biscuits.
They have it all.
Abby has just arrived in Summerville, Ohio, with her placid Newfoundland, Bowser. She’s reluctantly inherited her grandmother’s coffee shop, but it’s not long before she’s brewing up trouble in the form of magical baked goods and steaming up her life with an exasperating college professor.
“Stuart is a consummate mistress of her craft.”—Romantic Times Bookreviews
And then there’s Daisy, a web code writer, and her hyperactive Jack Russell, Bailey. Her tightly-wound world spins out of control when she discovers the chaos within and meets a mysterious dog trainer whose teaching style is definitely hands-on.
“Rich has a knack for creating memorable characters.”—Romance Reader at Heart
Finally there’s Shar, professor of ancient history at Summerville College, who wakes up one morning to find her neurotic dachshund, Wolfie, snarling at an implacable god sitting at her kitchen table, the first thing in her life she hasn’t been able to footnote.
“Crusie is a master of fast-paced witty dialogue.”—Seattle Times
What on earth is going on in this unearthly little town? It’s up to Abby, Daisy, and Shar to find out before an ancient goddess takes over Southern Ohio, and they all end up in the apocalyptic doghouse…
Visit the official book website at DogsAndGoddesses.com!
pre-order:
amazon.com
barnes and noble
powell’s
Wish You Were Here
Freya Daly is all business, all the time, and she’s thisclose to heading her father’s Boston real estate business when he retires. She only has one problem… she keeps crying, for no reason, and it’s ruining her rep. When her father sends her to Deer Creek, Idaho to buy a rundown campground, she thinks it’s another hoop to prove that she’s ready to take over – one she intends to jump through with ease.
And it would be easy if it weren’t for Nate Brody, who gave his word to his dying father and won’t sell the land – even when Freya offers twice what it’s worth. Then there’s Piper, Nate’s bright young daughter, who winds her way into Freya’s heart, even as Nate does the same. When a dangerous secret from generations past comes to light, threatening them all, Freya has to choose between the life she thought she wanted and one she never imagined was possible, risking everything in the process…
“A big-hearted novel filled with all my favorite things; laughter, fun, family and tears.”
– NYT Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs
pre-order:
amazon.com
barnes and noble
powell’s
A Little Ray of Sunshine
read excerpt ~ amazon.com~barnes and noble~powell’s
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copyright 2008 Lani Diane Rich, published by NAL
There are harder things than going home again.
None come to mind at the moment…
“Rich takes a turn toward the serious in a romance primarily focused on a mother-daughter relationship. A thoughtful, well told story with an unusual twist.”
“Lani Diane Rich writes stories that are both funny and true, sharply observant and deeply satisfying . A Little Ray of Sunshine is all of that: a heartwarming story of a woman and her Airstream trailer, trying to find her way back to love, one duck joke at a time.”
–NYT Bestselling Author Jennifer Crusie
“Rich’s latest shines with touching emotion and anecdotal humor. It’s a study of one of the most complex of relationships — that between mother and daughter. Add in a little mystery involving an unlikely angel, and you have a story that’s meant to be savored.”
–Romantic Times BOOKreview Magazine
“Another winner by Rich.”
Crazy In Love
excerpt ~ amazon.com ~ barnes and noble ~ powell’s
“Crazy In Love is a sweet, fun book. The plot keeps moving, there’s plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and likeable characters… you’re in for a treat.”
-Armchairinterviews.com
“I have never been as thoroughly entertained as I was reading Crazy in Love. If you are looking to be completely entertained by a book, Crazy in Love is the book to choose.”
-Singletitles.com
“This winning novel is breezy, fast and fun to read.”
-Bookpage.com
“Yeah, I liked this book. I liked this book enough to stay up late reading (way too late, to tell the truth). I liked how I felt when I was reading it. I liked that the ending was neat, tidy, and just plain happy. Heck, I even like the fact that I was tooling along, thinking, “whoo-hoo, no woo-woo!” when a ghost appeared. The ghost was just right here.”
-Paperbackreader.net
“CRAZY IN LOVE is a delightful story… The dialogue…will keep readers laughing. Ms. Rich does a wonderful job… This book is a must have so go out and get yourself a copy!”
-Theromancereadersconnection.com
“Lani Diane Rich has a knack for creating memorable characters and light, but thoughtful, stories. CRAZY IN LOVE is another example of that gift.”
-Romancereaderatheart.com
“A fun way to spend an afternoon.”
-Freshfiction.com
“Fans will go crazy in love with this new book-no pun intended.”
-Strictly Romance Reviews
“Lani Diane Rich created a story filled with humor, romance and adventure. Crazy in Love, a masterfully worded tale, will keep you turning pages long into the night.”
-Bookloons.com
The Fortune Quilt
excerpt~amazon.com~barnesandnoble.com~powell’s.com
“Quick humor. Rich certainly delivers.” –Booklist
“This vibrant novel… shows that chick lit can deal intelligently with fate, family issues and romantic relationships.” –Publisher’s Weekly
“Rich whips up a beguiling twist on a well-tested plot in her romance about a straight-laced television producer who learns to loosen up.” –Kirkus Reviews
“I never laugh as much as I do when reading this author. Desert Isle Keeper.”
–Lisa Gardineer, All About Romance
“Mystical quilts, a hunchbacked toad, and a wise-cracking heroine… had me hooked from the very first page.” –Whitney Gaskell, author of Testing Kate and Mommy Tracked
“Funny and completely involving! Carly is one of those rare characters who is both appealing and confused enough to actually fit in with the rest of your friends.” –Jane Espenson, writer for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gilmore Girls
The Comeback Kiss
excerpt~amazon.com~barnesandnoble.com~powell’s.com
“This charming coming-home-again tale is a winner.”
- Booklist
“Thoroughly engaging.”
“Absolutely wonderful. I loved this book and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and thrilling read.”
“Rich writes with a humor that is reminiscent of Jennifer Crusie, but in a voice that is all her own; she is an engaging story teller who understands the knife’s edge decisions of when to reveal and, more importantly, when not to… a start to finish delight.”
excerpt~amazon.com~barnesandnoble.com~powell’s.com
“Sweetly Engaging. B+”
“A sweet book about following your dreams.”
“Sprightly dialog and humor… A fast, fun read, especially for those who enjoy the quirky characters of authors like Jennifer Crusie and Eileen Rendahl. Recommended.”
“Rich’s skill as a writer is that wonderful balance, from the balance of her characters’ issues and likeability to the balance of the plot threads… I will spank my own ass if there’s not some talk of optioning for tv or movie.”
- Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Novels
“I swallowed Ex and The Single Girl in a single sitting, so caught up was I in the lively misadventures of its heroine.”
- Joshilyn Jackson, author of gods in Alabama and Between, Georgia.
excerpt~amazon.com~barnesandnoble.com~powell’s.com
“Wacky characters, nonstop action, riotous dialogue and a “large, stinky, green chicken” give flight to Rich’s latest romantic romp… the merriment keeps the pages turning.”
-Publisher’s Weekly
“Keep the tissues handy for the flowing tears caused by the hysterical laughter.” – Noveltalk.com
“Are you in need of a good laugh? Then grab a copy of MAYBE BABY and enjoy a hilarious, magnificently written love story that you will be unable to put down.” – TheRomanceReadersConnection.com
excerpt~amazon.com~barnesandnoble.com~powell’s.com
“Readers will warm to Wanda as she mends broken relationships, finds a fulfilling job, and learns to open her heart. First-time author Rich has managed to skillfully blend serious topics with humor, and readers will love her for it.” -Booklist
“Debut author Rich deftly crafts an unpredictable plot that charts Wanda’s emotional growth without letting the character lose her edge. The novel’s freshness and humor prove this author is one to watch”. -4 1/2 Stars, Top Pick, Romantic Times Magazine
“I love Lani Diane Rich’s 30-something heroine, Wanda, in Time Off For Good Behavior. The world hands her lemons, and she snarls and throws them back at the world. Fast, funny and always true to herself, Wanda is one of those heroines you want to have lunch with.” – Jennifer Crusie
BenBella Books
Do you share Lani’s unhealthy obsessions with Colin Firth and great television? Then be sure to check out Lani’s essays in these fabulous titles from Benbella Books:
Flirting with Pride and Prejudice: Fresh Perspectives on the Original Chick Lit Masterpiece
Lani’s Essay: My Firth Love
Welcome to Wisteria Lane: On America’s Favorite Desperate Housewives
Lani’s Essay: Why The Best Nighttime Soap Ever
is not a Nighttime Soap. Damnit.
Getting LOST: Survival, Baggage, and Starting Over in JJ Abrams’ LOST
Lani’s Essay: LOST in Love
Neptune Noir: Unauthorized Investigations into Veronica Mars
Lani’s Essay: Welcome to Camp Noir
Grey’s Anatomy 101: Seattle Grace, Unauthorized
Lani’s Essay: What Would Bailey Do?
Serenity Found: More Unauthorized Essays on Joss Whedon’s Firefly Universe (coming October 2007)
Lani’s Essay: Curse Your Sudden but Inevitable Betrayal
