Jackie Lau Libros

The story centers on Natalie Chin-Williams, a pessimistic climatology professor who grapples with her belief in enduring love while rejecting the idea for herself. Despite her cranky demeanor and a series of unsuccessful relationships, she finds herself at odds with potential partners who desire children, a future she does not envision for herself. This conflict between her career-focused life and personal desires drives the narrative, exploring themes of love, commitment, and the challenges of aligning personal values with romantic expectations.

The protagonist grapples with heartbreak after being left at the altar, an experience exacerbated by his fiancée's bestselling book that publicly critiques him. This emotional turmoil leads him to develop a strong aversion to ice cream, symbolizing his struggle to cope with the negativity surrounding his past. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for personal healing in a world that feels overwhelmingly critical.

Nicole Louie-Edwards, a nightlife enthusiast, unexpectedly forms a friendship with her quiet neighbor, David Cho, after a chance encounter in an elevator. Initially not her type, David reveals he can hear her intimate moments, igniting a surprising attraction. Their friends-with-benefits arrangement leads to steamy encounters and deeper connections, as David's presence expands beyond the bedroom, bringing joy and viral fame with her grandmother. Despite her fears of losing her identity in a relationship, Nicole finds herself increasingly drawn to David, challenging her initial beliefs about love and commitment.

Struggling with the aftermath of a humiliating public proposal, Charlotte Tam has avoided dating for five years, feeling misunderstood as an introverted, coffee-loving woman. Determined to re-enter the dating scene, she seeks help from a friend who encourages her to ask a guy for guidance. This journey promises to challenge her fears and help her discover if there's someone who truly gets her quirky personality.

The protagonist enjoys a lavish lifestyle filled with indulgence and casual relationships following the success of his tech start-up. His days are characterized by partying and a carefree attitude, showcasing a life of wealth and hedonism. However, beneath this glamorous exterior, there may be deeper reflections on fulfillment and the consequences of a life focused solely on pleasure.

A baker provides the sweetest escape for an actor in this charming romantic comedy.Actor Ryan Kwok is back in Toronto after the promotional tour for his latest film, a rom-com that is getting less-than-stellar reviews. After the sudden death of his mother and years of constant work, Ryan is taking some much-needed time off. But as he tries to be supportive to his family, he struggles with his loss and doesn't know how to talk to his dad—who now trolls him on Twitter instead of meeting him for dim sum. Innovative baker Lindsay McLeod meets Ryan when he knocks over two dozen specialty donuts at her bakery. Their relationship is off to a messy start, but there’s no denying their immediate attraction. When Ryan signs up for a celebrity episode of Baking Fail, he asks Lindsay to teach him how to bake and she agrees.As Lindsay and Ryan spend time together, bonding over grief and bubble tea, it starts to feel like they’re cooking up something sweeter than cupcakes in the kitchen.

Jackie Lau, author of the “full of heart” (Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author) The Stand-Up Groomsman, returns with a charming rom-com about a young woman’s desperate attempts to fend off her meddling mother…only to find that maybe mother does know best.

Aiming to reconnect with his estranged father, a tech entrepreneur plans a Pi Day party in Toronto, hoping it will spark a genuine conversation after seventeen years of silence. The event represents not only a chance for reconciliation but also an opportunity to showcase his achievements and seek forgiveness for past mistakes made during his teenage years.

A bridesmaid and groomsman put their differences aside to get their friends down the aisle in this opposites-attract steamy romantic comedy.They say to never meet your heroes, but when Vivian Liao's roommate gets engaged to her favorite actor's costar, she has no choice but to come face-to-face with Melvin Lee again. He's just as funny and handsome as he is on-screen...but thinks she is a snob and a sellout. It's none of his business how she chooses to live her life, no matter how charismatic he is.Mel is used to charming audiences as an actor and stand-up comedian but can't connect to Vivian. She's a smart, talented artist--which is why he thinks she's wasting her life as a corporate finance drone. The only thing uniting them is their goal for the wedding to go off without a hitch.As they collaborate on wedding cake and karaoke parties, Mel realizes he might have seriously misjudged this bridesmaid, while Vivian discovers the best man might just be as dazzling off-screen as he is on. With the wedding underway, maybe more than one happily ever after is in the future.

At thirty-four, Sierra Wu struggles with her family's disappointment after leaving a stable engineering career for a greeting card shop. Her unexpected romance with billionaire Colton Sanders seems promising until Jake Tong, Colton's former friend, warns her to reconsider. Despite her initial resistance, Sierra finds herself increasingly drawn to Jake as they share awkward encounters. This growing attraction forces her to question her relationship with Colton and what she truly wants in life.