Overview

Katherine Center's The Bodyguard meets The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling in a modern blend of screwball action and romantic attraction when a case of mistaken identity lands a college professor on the run with a mysterious-and dangerously hot-fixer . . . Katherine Center's The Bodyguard meets The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling in a modern blend of screwball action and romantic attraction when a case of mistaken identity lands a college professor on the run with a mysterious-and dangerously hot-fixer . . . When bookish Penny Collins reluctantly lets her sister drag her to an estate sale at a neighbor's house, she's hoping for a little diversion rummaging through dusty antiques. Instead, she ends up in a public squabble over candlesticks with the deceased owner's nephew, Anthony-right before a dead body tumbles out of a closet. Penny's plan for the summer involved finalizing tenure at the university where she's a computer sciences professor. Instead, she's suddenly on the run with a man she barely knows, scaling walls, evading bullets, and accidentally stabbing henchmen. It seems the wrong people have got it in their heads that she's Anthony's girlfriend and, by association, in possession of something they desperately need-and will do anything to get. As for Anthony, he has a top-secret occupation as a fixer, but a recent fix went dangerously awry, and now he and Penny are dodging both a ruthless billionaire and the FBI. And it'll take all of Penny's plentiful savvy and common sense, in addition to Anthony's particular set of skills, to survive long enough for her to see the next semester . . .

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"Praise for Holly James:   ""The Big Fix truly has it all: gripping action, page-turning suspense, laugh-out-loud humor, swoon-worthy romance—even dead bodies falling out of closets! Holly James has outdone herself with this wildly entertaining romp of a novel."" —Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot ""Ray Donovan meets Netflix’s Hitman with a dash of everyone’s favorite enemies-to-lovers dynamic in this entertaining must read. An un-put-downable whirlwind of romantic thrills, James’ witty characters breathe life into this genre mashup of hilarious chaos. From meet-cutes to shake-downs, James’ expertly woven plot doesn’t miss a beat. If you read one book this year, make it The Big Fix."" —Mandy McHugh, author of It Takes Monsters and Chloe Cates Is Missing   ""The unexpected twists of The Big Fix had me wringing my hands and reading long into the night. And yes, there's a sizzling romance that leaps off the page, but this is no ordinary rom-com—there are hired fixers, a dead bodyguard, and a million whodunnit moments that you won't want to miss! Go grab this and hold on tight, you're in for some wild fun!"" —Erin La Rosa, author of The Back Track ""If Love, Actually and Groundhog Day had a child, it would be this sweet rom-com of a novel about how moving forward sometimes means starting over and over again until you get it right.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author on The Deja Glitch ""James’ debut is a delightful, frothy, feminist take on classic chick-lit themes and characters, featuring a charming lead whose hang-ups will resonate with readers. Ideal for fans of Camille Perri or Katie Heaney, or any reader in search of a beach read with lots of heart and a little bit of edge."" —Booklist, Starred Review for Nothing But the Truth ""Bright and breezy...Like the mysterious lavender-colored cocktail that the man Lucy calls “Hot Bartender” whips up on the night before her birthday, Nothing But the Truth is sweet, fizzy and refreshing. But true to the spirit of the drink, the book also packs a punch."" —The San Diego Union-Tribune on Nothing But the Truth ""Deja Glitch is a triumphly charming novel that will delight readers with its Groundhog Day-esque antics. Trust us, this is one day you'll enjoy re-living again and again!"" —Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, authors of Forever Hold Your Peace on The Deja Glitch"

"Praise for Holly James ""If Love, Actually and Groundhog Day had a child, it would be this sweet rom-com of a novel about how moving forward sometimes means starting over and over again until you get it right.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author on The Deja Glitch ""James’ debut is a delightful, frothy, feminist take on classic chick-lit themes and characters, featuring a charming lead whose hang-ups will resonate with readers. Ideal for fans of Camille Perri or Katie Heaney, or any reader in search of a beach read with lots of heart and a little bit of edge.""—Booklist, Starred Review for Nothing But the Truth ""Bright and breezy...Like the mysterious lavender-colored cocktail that the man Lucy calls “Hot Bartender” whips up on the night before her birthday, Nothing But the Truth is sweet, fizzy and refreshing. But true to the spirit of the drink, the book also packs a punch.""—The San Diego Union-Tribune on Nothing But the Truth ""Deja Glitch is a triumphly charming novel that will delight readers with its Groundhog Day-esque antics. Trust us, this is one day you'll enjoy re-living again and again!""—Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, authors of Forever Hold Your Peace on The Deja Glitch “I absolutely adored this sweet, frothy confection of a book, with its clever spin on the time loop story and full cast of lovable characters. James is an expert at weaving together romance, humor, and journeys of self-empowerment, all within sun-soaked California settings sparkling with light magic. The Deja Glitch performs a magic trick of its own: read it and experience instant joy.”—Ashley Winstead, author of The Boyfriend Candidate on The Deja Glitch ""James does a laudable job emphasizing Jack’s desperation and adoration, the sparks that fly between him and Gemma, and the way they make each other’s lives better....Readable and sweet.""—Kirkus Reviews on The Deja Glitch ""With this cleverly constructed romance, James puts a fresh spin on the concept of a time loop.... This is a cute romp.""—Publishers Weekly on The Deja Glitch ""Readers will love getting stuck in James’s uniquely sweet and heartfelt love story.""—Library Journal on The Deja Glitch ""Olivia and Chuck have incredible chemistry from the first page, and the reality show's premise draws out the sexual tension. James's new rom-com gives second-chance romance a new twist that readers will love."" – Library Journal on Name Your Price"

Praise for Holly James:   ""The Big Fix truly has it all: gripping action, page-turning suspense, laugh-out-loud humor, swoon-worthy romance—even dead bodies falling out of closets! Holly James has outdone herself with this wildly entertaining romp of a novel."" —Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot ""Ray Donovan meets Netflix’s Hitman with a dash of everyone’s favorite enemies-to-lovers dynamic in this entertaining must read. An un-put-downable whirlwind of romantic thrills, James’ witty characters breathe life into this genre mashup of hilarious chaos. From meet-cutes to shake-downs, James’ expertly woven plot doesn’t miss a beat. If you read one book this year, make it The Big Fix."" —Mandy McHugh, author of It Takes Monsters and Chloe Cates Is Missing   ""The unexpected twists of The Big Fix had me wringing my hands and reading long into the night. And yes, there's a sizzling romance that leaps off the page, but this is no ordinary rom-com—there are hired fixers, a dead bodyguard, and a million whodunnit moments that you won't want to miss! Go grab this and hold on tight, you're in for some wild fun!"" —Erin La Rosa, author of The Back Track ""If Love, Actually and Groundhog Day had a child, it would be this sweet rom-com of a novel about how moving forward sometimes means starting over and over again until you get it right.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author on The Deja Glitch ""James’ debut is a delightful, frothy, feminist take on classic chick-lit themes and characters, featuring a charming lead whose hang-ups will resonate with readers. Ideal for fans of Camille Perri or Katie Heaney, or any reader in search of a beach read with lots of heart and a little bit of edge."" —Booklist, Starred Review for Nothing But the Truth ""Bright and breezy...Like the mysterious lavender-colored cocktail that the man Lucy calls “Hot Bartender” whips up on the night before her birthday, Nothing But the Truth is sweet, fizzy and refreshing. But true to the spirit of the drink, the book also packs a punch."" —The San Diego Union-Tribune on Nothing But the Truth ""Deja Glitch is a triumphly charming novel that will delight readers with its Groundhog Day-esque antics. Trust us, this is one day you'll enjoy re-living again and again!"" —Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, authors of Forever Hold Your Peace on The Deja Glitch

Author Information

Holly James holds a PhD in psychology and has worked in both academia and the tech industry. Originally from the Bay Area, she now lives in Southern California with her husband and their dog, and can be found at hollyjamesbooks.com or on Instagram at @hellohollyjames.

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