Life of the Party

Kris Fletcher

Jan 2017 · Calypso Falls Book 1 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

Returning to Calypso Falls gives Jenna Elias a second chance at the life she's always wanted and the love she's never had--if only the past doesn't get in the way...

Jenna Elias was always the life of the party, coasting on her charm and beauty, hiding the shame of the scandal surrounding her absentee father, a corrupt politician. But the party ended all too soon with an injury that left her partially paralyzed and a husband who simply left her. Now, at age thirty, she’s back in Calypso Falls. She leads a simple existence working in her sister’s coffee shop, but Jenna misses the joy she once had in her life. Then Cole Dekker walks into the coffee shop.

As idealistic as he is sexy, the local lawyer is running for mayor of Calypso Falls. Drawn to Jenna’s quick wit and radiance, he asks her to volunteer for his campaign. As the two start working together, there’s no denying the powerful attraction they feel for each other. A desktop makeout session leads to much more. But when Jenna’s dad returns to Calypso Falls and wants to be a part of her life again, the association could spell political suicide for Cole—and the end of a once-in-a-lifetime chance at true love.

Ratings and reviews

Life of the Party by Kris Fletcher id book number one in the Calypso Falls series. This is Jenna Elias and Cole Morrissey's story. Jenna is back home working in her sister's coffee shop after a bad injury and a divorce. Cole is campaigning to be major of Calypso Falls. Cole gets Jenna to help out with his campaign. As they spend time together the attraction between them grows. Will they give in to this attraction or will they allow the pain from their past to stop them from a chance at love? Jenna's dad's was a corrupt politician and has served his time. Will Jenna's dad come back to Calypso Falls? Will he cause problems with Cole and Jenna? I enjoyed the book even though the pace was a little slow for me. Still it was an enjoyable read. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

It takes an excessive amount of energy to play the clown. To paste on a smile and put on a compelling show, when the world is falling apart around you. Oh, to be that girl. Kris Fletcher gives a front row seat to the roller coaster drama that Is Jenna Elias' life. From the good time girl who can turn on the charm. To the broken woman working to bounce back after numerous heartbreaks and tragic circumstances. To the woman on the verge of starting a scandal, Jenna is never dull. Jenna, may be a wild child but her spirit and heart are what I liked most about her. Cole was the spark that lit the fuse that brought joy, laughter and some of that fight back into Jenna's life. Life of the Party mixes wit with drama and delivers a gritty story of scandalous love and redemption.

About the author

Kris Fletcher is also the author of the Calypso Falls novella, The Bridesmaid and the Bachelor. She writes about small towns, big families, and love that grows despite them.