Books published by Ellen Jacobson

Opposites attract in this geeky and sweet romantic comedy set in France.When Mia first met Pierre, she thought he was just a hot French waiter. Turns out he's a smooth-talking billionaire.Mia learned the hard way not to trust rich guys. But when she finds herself in Paris, unemployed and homeless, Pierre comes to her rescue, and she's forced to overlook the fact that he's loaded.Mia tries to resist Pierre's charms, but when she discovers they have a shared love of all things science fiction, her defenses start to crumble. Mia begins to wonder if a relationship with Pierre can work, despite their vastly different backgrounds.Can a small-town American girl from the wrong side of the tracks and a cosmopolitan French guy with a geeky sense of humor find happiness together, or will the dark forces in the universe tear them apart?If you like quirky characters, happily ever afters, and nerdy humor, you'll love Mia and Pierre's story.Want more hilarious travel adventures and romance? Check out the other standalone books in the Smitten with Travel series:Smitten with Ravioli - Ginny's story set in ItalySmitten with Croissants - Mia's story set in FranceSmitten with Strudel - Isabelle's story set in GermanySmitten with Candy Canes - Zoe's story set in Santa's Village, FinlandSmitten with Baklava - Olivia's story set in Greece

This collection includes the first three books of the Mollie McGhie sailing mystery series. Check out this fun cozy mystery series with plenty of goofy humor, an adorable cat, and a reluctant sailor turned amateur sleuth. You'll laugh out loud from start to finish following Mollie McGhie's sailing adventures.Spoiler alert: You'll seriously be craving chocolate by the time you finish reading!Book 1 - Murder at the MarinaWhat would you do if your hubby got you the worst anniversary present ever?When Mollie's husband, Scooter, presents her with a dilapidated sailboat for her anniversary, she's less than impressed. When she discovers a dead body on board, things get even worse.Poking her nose in where it doesn't belong, Mollie finds herself drawn into the tight-knit community living at Palm Tree Marina in Coconut Cove, a small town on the Florida coast. She uncovers a crime ring dealing in stolen marine equipment, eats way too many chocolate bars, adopts a cat, and learns far more about sailing than she ever wanted to.Book 2 - Bodies in the BoatyardWhat would you do if your hubby announced that he wanted to sell your house, do some serious downsizing, and move onto a rundown sailboat?Scooter's latest hare-brained scheme to move on-board their boat isn't exactly Mollie's dream come true. When someone is murdered in the boatyard, it becomes a total nightmare.Mollie takes matters into her own hands and investigates the mysterious death along with her adorable feline companion, Mrs. Moto. While she searches for clues, she meets more of the quirky characters who live in Coconut Cove, learns about sea turtles, overcomes her fear of public speaking, and, of course, eats way too many sugary treats.Book 3 - Poisoned by the PierWhat would you do if your hubby decided that the two of you should go on an extreme diet?Mollie thought she had enough problems to deal with when her husband threw out all of her chocolate and junk food. But when someone is poisoned during a cake baking competition, she's thrust into another murder investigation.While she tries to identify the killer, Coconut Cove's annual boating festival is in full swing. In between getting ready for her first sailing race and cheating on her diet, Mollie and her cat, Mrs. Moto, uncover clues, interview suspects, and do their best to avoid rutabagas.