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"A witty, fun trip between four girlfriends laced with hilarity, love and real-life friendship. Highly recommended for anyone looking to laugh and cry--occasionally at the same time." ~R.T. Wolfe, AuthorFour Midwest Lunch Ladies Find Adventure On The Road in the Delightfully Humorous TO HELL IN A COACH BAG by M.J. SchillerA wacky widow, a wild divorcee, a frustrated wife and their mid-life hormonal boss are the "lunch ladies". On a quest to find solace from life''s disappointments and recapture their youthful spirit, Dani, Sam, Alex and Max set out on a cross-country road trip.As their sisterhood brings adventure and opens the door to new relationships, happiness could be just around the bend, or they may be heading to Hell in a Coach bag.Publisher''s Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women''s fiction fans of Sophie Kinsella, Fannie Flagg, Colleen Coleman and Judith Keim as well as Melanie Summers.The Devilish Divas Series . . .To Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the Road

The Lunch Ladies are Back in DAMNED IF I DO--And They Might Be Damned If They Say I DoDogged by past heartache, Dani returns to the hotel to win Tucker back. But her hot roadie is nowhere to be found. Picking up a few clues, Dani goes in hot pursuit, but will it be for better or for worse?Sam has pushed her man Kyle away. And when the Canadian hockey referee reappears, he faces an icy reception. Now Sam must decide if she wants to turn her "I don''t" into "I do".But whatever Dani and Sam come up with, you''re in for a wild ride with the lunch ladies! Better buckle your seatbelt...Publisher''s Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women''s fiction fans of Sophie Kinsella, Fannie Flagg, Colleen Coleman and Sally Thorne as well as Emily Griffin.The Devilish Divas Series . . .To Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the Road

Zoe McCord Faces a Devil of a Choice in The Women''s Fiction Saga, PITCHFORK IN THE ROAD by M.J. SchillerFor eight years, she’s been missing a piece of her life…Growing up, kindergarten teacher Zoe McCord was a tomboy whose two best friends were guys. Now, as an adult, she must decide between the two.For eight years, he’s been waiting in the wings…Lawyer, Nick Adams knows Zoe’s everything he’s ever wanted and that she holds a torch for someone else. But he''s prepared to risk getting burned.For eight years, he’s regretted letting her go…Zack wants Zoe to know she’s always been the one for him. But what if it’s too late?In the midst of uncertainty, one thing''s for sure: on the way to happily-ever-after there''s bound to be a PITCHFORK IN THE ROAD!Publisher''s Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women''s fiction fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Kevin Kwan, Gail Honeyman and Lauren Weisberger as well as Emily Griffin. These stories are best enjoyed by mature readers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadAbout the Author: Bestselling author M.J. Schiller is a retired lunch lady/romance-romantic suspense writer. She enjoys writing novels whose characters include rock stars, desert princes, teachers, futuristic Knights, construction workers, cops, and a wide variety of others. In her mind everybody has a romance.She is the mother of a twenty-three-year-old and three twenty-one-year-olds--that''s right, triplets! So having recently taught four children to drive, she likes to escape from life on occasion by pretending to be a rock star at karaoke. However…you won’t be seeing her name on any record labels soon.

Embark Upon a Journey of Sisterhood, Adventure, Happiness, Tears and Love in the First Three Full-Length Novels from The Devilish Divas Series by M.J. SchillerBook 1: To Hell in a Coach Bag - A wacky widow, a wild divorcee, a frustrated wife and their mid-life hormonal boss are the "lunch ladies". On a quest to find solace from life''s disappointments and recapture their youthful spirit, Dani, Sam, Alex and Max set out on a cross-country road trip.Book 2: Damned if I Do - Dogged by past heartache, Dani returns to the hotel to win Tucker back. But her hot roadie is nowhere to be found. Picking up a few clues, Dani goes in hot pursuit, but will it be for better or for worse? Sam has pushed her man Kyle away. And when the Canadian hockey referee reappears, he faces an icy reception. Now Sam must decide if she wants to turn her "I don''t" into "I do".Book 3: The Devil You Know - Lunch Ladies Dani, Max, and Alex want to make sure wedding bells ring for pal Samantha and her fiancé, Kyle, even if it requires a showdown with Sam''s ex and a case of Ding Dongs to avert disaster. But first, they need to find the bride! Meanwhile newlyweds Dani and Tucker face the joys and struggles of a growing blended-family as Tucker''s teenaged daughter, Zoe, who is enamored with the boy next door, enacts a plan that puts her in a risky situation.Publisher''s Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women''s fiction fans of Sophie Kinsella, Fannie Flagg, Colleen Coleman and Judith Keim as well as Melanie Summers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadSin Worth the PenanceHell Hath No FurySatan''s SpawnAbout the Author: Bestselling author M.J. Schiller is a retired lunch lady/romance-romantic suspense writer. She enjoys writing novels whose characters include rock stars, desert princes, teachers, futuristic Knights, construction workers, cops, and a wide variety of others. In her mind everybody has a romance.She is the mother of a twenty-three-year-old and three twenty-one-year-olds--that''s right, triplets! So having recently taught four children to drive, she likes to escape from life on occasion by pretending to be a rock star at karaoke. However…you won’t be seeing her name on any record labels soon.

Killian Murphey Finds A Forbidden Distraction in The Women''s Fiction Saga, SIN WORTH THE PENANCE by M.J. SchillerAn entire ocean can’t separate Killian Murphey from his grief…But shortly after his return to Ireland Killian finds himself in an unexpected liplock. It definitely gives him a distraction from his sorrows. Who is the temptress that mistook him for someone else in the dark of the pantry? And why has that kiss set him ablaze?Bridget Flaherty is definitely the kind of girl that leaves a man burned…But she''s more than reputation leads people to believe. And when shadows from her past come to claim her, will she be the one thrown in the fire? Or will she and Killian be able to smother the flames that haunt her?Either way, she is definitely A SIN WORTH THE PENANCE!Publisher''s Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women''s fiction fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Kevin Kwan, Gail Honeyman, and Lauren Weisberger as well as Emily Griffin. These stories are best enjoyed by mature readers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadSin Worth the Penance

Devilish Problems Can''t Keep the Divas Down in The Women''s Fiction Saga, HELL HATH NO FURY by M.J. Schiller--Present Day, Lincoln, Nebraska--Their wedding bells have barely ceased clanging when marital discord sets in…Kyle Scofield didn’t expect his marriage to be a skate on smooth ice. But then again, the NHL hockey referee had no idea how determined his wife’s ex could be. Will Samantha and Kyle see through Bill’s scheming and save their marriage? Or are they truly skating on thin ice?Being Samantha Scofield''s daughter can be as challenging as being wed to her…All Elise knows about relationships is how dysfunctional they can be. Even if Elise can step outside of her mother’s shadow, she’ll still have to deal with the lasting effects of growing up in such a shady environment. Can Hunter make Elise see that she shines with a light all her own?…while HELL HATH NO FURY like a diva scorned, these two divas might just see the glimmer of a happy-ever-after.Publisher''s Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women''s fiction fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Kevin Kwan, Gail Honeyman, and Lauren Weisberger as well as Emily Griffin. These stories are best enjoyed by mature readers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadSin Worth the PenanceHell Hath No Fury

Like most good Irish stories, Killian’s is filled with humor and heartache. But with new hope in his life, he struggles to rise above his grief and overcome his past.--Present-day Ireland (Cork, Kinsale, Old Head)--“Lucky in love” is certainly not a description fitting for Killian Murphey.Killian…Yes, once again, my Bridey has flown, and I am a lost man. How many times can a man fall to his knees and rise again? It’s changed me from a person without a serious thought to a bitter lush I hardly recognize. I want to drink it all away, and if that doesn’t work, get into yet another fight until the physical pain overshadows my ache for her.But when his aunt’s prattling tongue betrays a secret, Killian’s search for answers leads to Cork and the home of the lovely Fiona McDougal.Fiona…When I opened the door and saw him standing there, my stomach took a dive. The spitting image of my son, I knew who he was before he spoke his name. Had he come to take Cal away from me?Meanwhile, Cal has fallen in love with a fair lass who happens to be his mom’s employee.While trouble befalls the folks at What’s Your Pint?, the crazy crew of Tag, Bre, Deirdre, and Paddy, along with the locals, still manage to laugh, love and live their lives together amid the turmoil of SATAN’S SPAWN.Publisher’s Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women’s fiction fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Kevin Kwan, Gail Honeyman, and Lauren Weisberger as well as Emily Griffin. These stories are best enjoyed by mature readers.The Devilish Divas SeriesTo Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the RoadSin Worth the PenanceHell Hath No FurySatan’s Spawn

Life Brings Love, Laughter and Tears for The Lunch Ladies in The Women''s Fiction Tale, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, by M.J. SchillerHaving recently "tied the knot" Dani and Tucker are facing the joys and struggles of a growing blended-family when an accident turns their eager anticipation into fear.Meanwhile, Tucker''s teenaged daughter, Zoe, has developed more than a passing interest in the boy next door, Zack. Zoe''s plan to get out of Zack''s "friend-zone" backfires and puts her in a risky situation when she "uses" Ben.Dani, Max, and Alex want to make sure wedding bells ring for their pal Samantha and her fiancé, Kyle, even if it requires a showdown with Sam''s ex and a case of Ding Dongs to avert disaster. Now they just need to find the bride!It''s going to take a team effort to rescue Zoe from Ben and get Sam and Kyle to the alter, because no one can hurt you quite like THE DEVIL YOU KNOW.Publisher''s Note: This series is a fun look at the serious side of life and will be enjoyed by chick-lit and women''s fiction fans of Sophie Kinsella, Fannie Flagg, Colleen Coleman and Sally Thorne as well as Emily Griffin.The Devilish Divas Series . . .To Hell in a Coach BagDamned if I DoThe Devil You KnowSatan, Line OnePitchfork in the Road