The Girl in the 67 Beetle
Amy Shepherd greets the one-year anniversary of her divorce by throwing herself a celebratory dinner of once-forbidden foods (frozen dinner from Trader Joe's, no salad at all, and lots of dessert) and giving away all of her married-life possessions. The art director of Kids Press, Amy has been assigned to revise the story of Goldilocks, and she finds her own life reflecting a similar tale. Will she fall for a man who's a little too old (but exciting), a man who's a little too young (but awfully exciting looking), or a man who's just right, at least as far as her friends are concerned? Or will she bring Goldilocks' story—and her own—up to date with a little help from high-technology and the Goldilocks Planet theory? Can Amy resolve issues with her ex, her failing publishing company, plus her best friend's quandary about working in a museum that's been universally panned? Amy will have to decide how her own tale will end, all the while driving her beloved powder blue convertible through the streets of Santa Monica, where she has become known as the Girl in the '67 Beetle, the only thing in her life that, so far at least, feels just right.
Praise for The Girl in the '67 Beetle
"I am so happy to keep company with smart, witty, and lovable characters. I rooted for all involved and applauded every romantic and professional payoff that The Girl in the '67 Beetle delivered." —Elinor Lipman, author of Good Riddance, On Turpentine Lane, and The Family Man
"I enjoyed this book so much I realized I wanted to start dating again and joined an online dating site! The Girl in the '67 Beetle is an utterly charming novel that zips along at a fun, brisk pace. You'll love the wide range of funny, quirky characters and the witty dialogue throughout will make you laugh out loud time and again. What a delight!"
'''Renee Swindle, author of Shake Down the Stars, A Pinch of Ooh La La, and Please Please Please
Praise for Linda Lenhoff's debut novel, Life a la Mode
"In her zesty literary debut, Linda Lenhoff serves up a warm slice of twentysomething life laced with a satisfying blend of sugar and spice, saucy dialogue, and a sprinkling of sharply drawn secondary characters. Readers are sure to relish Life a la Mode and will likely be left craving seconds."—Wendy Markham, author of Slightly Settled
"A surprise ending tops off Lenhoff's delightful novel and leaves readers satisfied and hopeful."
—San Mateo County Times
"A lighthearted romp... a very funny look at singles life in Manhattan. Readers will laugh loudly."
—The Midwest Book Review
"The satisfaction of a great slice of pie without any of the calories. Life a la Mode is sweet, rich, and tasty. Read and enjoy!"
—Lynne Hinton, bestselling author of Friendship Cake
For more on Linda's writing, visit
Genre: General Fiction
Amy Shepherd greets the one-year anniversary of her divorce by throwing herself a celebratory dinner of once-forbidden foods (frozen dinner from Trader Joe's, no salad at all, and lots of dessert) and giving away all of her married-life possessions. The art director of Kids Press, Amy has been assigned to revise the story of Goldilocks, and she finds her own life reflecting a similar tale. Will she fall for a man who's a little too old (but exciting), a man who's a little too young (but awfully exciting looking), or a man who's just right, at least as far as her friends are concerned? Or will she bring Goldilocks' story—and her own—up to date with a little help from high-technology and the Goldilocks Planet theory? Can Amy resolve issues with her ex, her failing publishing company, plus her best friend's quandary about working in a museum that's been universally panned? Amy will have to decide how her own tale will end, all the while driving her beloved powder blue convertible through the streets of Santa Monica, where she has become known as the Girl in the '67 Beetle, the only thing in her life that, so far at least, feels just right.
Praise for The Girl in the '67 Beetle
"I am so happy to keep company with smart, witty, and lovable characters. I rooted for all involved and applauded every romantic and professional payoff that The Girl in the '67 Beetle delivered." —Elinor Lipman, author of Good Riddance, On Turpentine Lane, and The Family Man
"I enjoyed this book so much I realized I wanted to start dating again and joined an online dating site! The Girl in the '67 Beetle is an utterly charming novel that zips along at a fun, brisk pace. You'll love the wide range of funny, quirky characters and the witty dialogue throughout will make you laugh out loud time and again. What a delight!"
'''Renee Swindle, author of Shake Down the Stars, A Pinch of Ooh La La, and Please Please Please
Praise for Linda Lenhoff's debut novel, Life a la Mode
"In her zesty literary debut, Linda Lenhoff serves up a warm slice of twentysomething life laced with a satisfying blend of sugar and spice, saucy dialogue, and a sprinkling of sharply drawn secondary characters. Readers are sure to relish Life a la Mode and will likely be left craving seconds."—Wendy Markham, author of Slightly Settled
"A surprise ending tops off Lenhoff's delightful novel and leaves readers satisfied and hopeful."
—San Mateo County Times
"A lighthearted romp... a very funny look at singles life in Manhattan. Readers will laugh loudly."
—The Midwest Book Review
"The satisfaction of a great slice of pie without any of the calories. Life a la Mode is sweet, rich, and tasty. Read and enjoy!"
—Lynne Hinton, bestselling author of Friendship Cake
For more on Linda's writing, visit
Genre: General Fiction
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