Bøger udgivet af J. Bengtsson

We never fell out of love. It's the story of our lives.KeithYeah, I'm screwed up. I'll admit it. People think they know why. After all, my superstar brother's past looms large.Don't I wish it were that simple?It would be so easy to blame all my problems on the childhood tragedy that ripped my family in two...but it would also be a lie.Sam knows the truth. She's always known and yet, she's loved me from the start. I try so hard to hold onto her but I'm messed up.And she's not going to wait forever. SamanthaNo one saw us coming.I was the quiet, smart girl on track to college. He was the aimless high school surfer/stoner on track to expulsion. We helped each other. We fell in love. We were supposed to live happily ever after.But with Keith McKallister love has never been enough.

When you spend your life chasing an impossible dreamQuinnJust six years old when my brother was snatched off the street, I grew up in the aftermath of tragedy. While other kids were happily playing in the sandbox, I was hiding under press conference podiums listening to my parents beg for Jake's safe return.People ask if I'm screwed up after what happened, and I never know how to respond. Life after the kidnapping is all I've ever known. Well, that and being the youngest brother to a rock star. Jake was the ultimate survivor. The prodigal son. My king.But I'm not that worshipful kid anymore, and I'm tired of walking a step behind. I've got the talent. I've got the drive. And now I'm coming for Jake's throne.JessWhat to do with a runaway rock star in my passenger seat?Jess of yore would've jumped at the chance. Hell, she'd already be in his lap by now. She was fearless and fun and sexy. She lived like there was no tomorrow... until tomorrow came calling and delivered her an ultimatum: repent or risk losing it all. And so responsible Jess was born, the good girl who paid her rent and watered her plants and put others before herself. The new, improved version of myself represented stability and a roof overhead. Yet sometimes... sometimes I missed that reckless girl. Wild Jess. God, she'd been so fun.And now Quinn was here, built like a god and asking me to play. One mindless afternoon of fun. Surely I could spare that for a future rock legend. I could bring old Jess back for just one day.What could possibly go wrong?

Finalist Audible's Best of The Year Romance 2017 She wants to love but history has taught her not to.Emma, older sister of renowned rock star Jake McKallister, has crafted a quiet existence for herself. Fiercely independent, scorned at work, and indifferent to relationships, she's spent the past decade trying to move on from the crime that shook her family to the core. Living by a promise she made to herself as a distraught sixteen-year-old, Emma has sworn off marriage and children... until a chance encounter with a scruffy hitchhiker throws her orderly world into chaos.A wild child raised in mayhem by a teenage mother, fearless Finn Perry cruises through life as the perennial nice guy. Now a struggling actor, he supports himself by performing daredevil stunts. At a crossroads in his life, one thing has always remained constant in his world: Finn's desire to start the family he never had. The mystery woman who rescues him from the side of the road sure seems like the perfect person for the job.But unfinished business from Emma's troubled past looms heavy, threatening to destroy the fledging love she's found with the only man to ever jump-start her wounded heart.

For fans of the Cake series by J. Bengtsson comes a funny, heartwarming companion novella featuring the Cake characters in lockdown. Just like the rest of the world, the McKallisters find themselves struggling to conform to a new way of life after the virus confines them to their homes. These connected short stories give fans a chance to catch up on all of their favorite Cake characters as well as enjoy a bonus epilogue and interviews with the characters. Find out how Jake and Kyle cope with isolation-and each other-after they enter quarantine following exposure to the virus. Follow Finn and Emma as they desperately try to prevent a super spreader event at Perryland-while attempting to ration the toilet paper. And go on a humorous journey with Quinn as he searches for a place to stay after initially refusing to lock down with the others. And in a bonus epilogue, Keith is called upon to lead the family on a secret mission that unites them all.

Audible's winner for Best New Adult Romance of 2018. Voted Favorite Celebrity Couple-Audible 2018They say love conquers all. That's what Jake and Casey are counting on.JakeFate doesn't own me.At least that's what I tell myself. Life is better than it's ever been. I have my health and am at the top of my game, performing to sold-out crowds around the world.And I've got the girl - the beautiful, quirky girl I've just made my wife. Life is good. If only fate would stop screaming in my ear. CaseyI'm lucky. Everyone tells me.I have an incredible family.A nerd's dream job at a prestigious accounting firm.And I'm married to the hottest rock star to ever roam the earth.Yes, life is perfect.Until it all comes crashing down around me.

A Top 10 Amazon Bestseller2018 Audie Award Finalist in Romance A decade has passed since Jake survived a stranger abduction. He now finds himself on top of the world, a singer famous for the music that helped him heal. He thinks he's put his past behind him. He thinks he's okay. But a chance pairing at his brother's wedding with feisty, funny Casey, who's completely unfazed by his starpower, shows him all he's been missing out on.Casey Caldwell never had grand plans for her life. She's perfectly happy with the idea of meeting some nice, nerdy guy after college and settling down near her family. But once she meets Jake, she can't remember why she ever wanted a simple life.Whisked away into a world of music, riotous fans, tour buses, and movie-worthy shopping sprees, Casey is introduced to a life she could only have dreamed of.But every fairytale has a villain... and theirs lives inside Jake's head.

He wants to step out of the shadows but sins from the past keep him shackled to his brother's side.Kyle McKallister is the younger brother to one of the world's most elusive and embattled celebrities. He has carved out a comfortable existence touring with his famous brother and living in the lap of luxury with no commitments or plans of his own, only a deep, haunting loyalty to his brother. But Kyle's life is about to be shaken up when the opportunity comes to compete on a popular reality show. Small town girl Kenzie Williams has come on the show for one thing only: to win. But when a disastrous start forces her to rely on an eclectic band of misfits, she finds herself immediately smitten with a handsome and mysterious cast mate. But life on the island is just a game. Can Kyle and Kenzie's fragile spark survive the pressures of the real world?

For fans of the Cake series by J. Bengtsson comes a funny, heartwarming companion novella featuring the Cake characters in lockdown. Just like the rest of the world, the McKallisters find themselves struggling to conform to a new way of life after the virus confines them to their homes. These connected short stories give fans a chance to catch up on all of their favorite Cake characters as well as enjoy a bonus epilogue and interviews with the characters. Find out how Jake and Kyle cope with isolation-and each other-after they enter quarantine following exposure to the virus. Follow Finn and Emma as they desperately try to prevent a super spreader event at Perryland-while attempting to ration the toilet paper. And go on a humorous journey with Quinn as he searches for a place to stay after initially refusing to lock down with the others. And in a bonus epilogue, Keith is called upon to lead the family on a secret mission that unites them all.

QuinnJust six years old when my brother was snatched off the street, I grew up in the aftermath of tragedy. While other kids were happily playing in the sandbox, I was hiding under press conference podiums listening to my parents beg for Jake's safe return. People ask if I'm screwed up after what happened, and I never know how to respond. Life after the kidnapping is all I've ever known. Well, that and being the youngest brother to a rock star. Jake was the ultimate survivor. The prodigal son. My king.But I'm not that worshipful kid anymore, and I'm tired of walking a step behind. I've got the talent. I've got the drive. And now I'm coming for Jake's throne.JessWhat to do with a runaway rock star in my passenger seat?Jess of yore would've jumped at the chance. Hell, she'd already be in his lap by now. She was fearless and fun and sexy. She lived like there was no tomorrow... until tomorrow came calling and delivered her an ultimatum: repent or risk losing it all. And so responsible Jess was born, the good girl who paid her rent and watered her plants and put others before herself. The new, improved version of myself represented stability and a roof overhead. Yet sometimes... sometimes I missed that reckless girl. Wild Jess. God, she'd been so fun. And now Quinn was here, built like a god and asking me to play. One mindless afternoon of fun. Surely I could spare that for a future rock legend. I could bring old Jess back for just one day.What could possibly go wrong?

He wants to be the man everyone expects him to be but the skeletons in his closet still call his name."An epic tale of growth and love and family - a truly great read!" Christy A."A perfect second chance romance." Melanie"Keith is probably one of the funniest, irreverent, and sarcastic characters I have ever read." - Cali Gals Blog-A love story that survives the test of time.-Keith McKallister is the king of the stoners. You know the type. Every school has one - the hot, fun, dopey guy beloved by the student body but despised by, well, just about everyone else. He spends his early mornings in the ocean and his days trying to get to class on time. Life is as easy as it gets until one poor choice too many catches up with him and he's forced to reevaluate his path. Samantha Anderson sits in the front row. You know the type. Every school has one - the quiet, faceless, studious girl who fears the taunts of her peers and fades into the background. Life has never been simple for Samantha, and it's about to get a little more complicated when Keith slides into the seat beside her with a partnership plan designed for his benefit only. But what Keith brings to the table is more than either of them could imagine. Sometimes the person you least expect to make a difference will change your life forever. Sometimes the person you love the most might be better off without you.*Although a part of the Cake Series, this book can be read as a standalone.

They want a 'happily ever after' but a haunting secret from the past conspires against them.Voted Favorite Celebrity Couple-Audible"Hilarious, smart, and sexy all in one." R. Brown"This deserves so many more stars." Carolyn"It's cathartic to travel through Jake's healing process throughout this book." -Michael C. Audible EditorYou thought their story was over... but a love like theirs has no end.Fate doesn't own Jake McKallister. At least, that's what he tells himself. Life is better than ever. He's at the top of his game, performing to sold-out crowds the world over.He has his health and a solid, fun-loving family to keep him grounded.And he got the girl - the beautiful, quirky girl he's just made his wife.Yes, life is good. If only fate would stop screaming in his ear.Lucky is the best word for Casey McKallister. She has an awesome support system, a nerd's dream job at a prestigious accounting firm, and best of all, she's married to the hottest rock star to ever roam the earth.Yes, life is perfect... until it all comes crashing down around her.They say love conquers all. That's what Jake and Casey are counting on.

He wants to step out of the shadows but sins from the past keep him shackled to his brother's side."I LOVED IT!! EVEN BETTER THAN THE FIRST!!!" - Annie "Kyle is second to None!" -Lovey J."I loved the theme of the "other" brother - the one who ended up being a bystander to his brother's tragedy - the one who walks away wounded even though he wasn't the one injured - the one who ends up living as a bystander to his own life. This is a great story of healing and learning to live again." - A.C.-A brother who lives his life in the shadows of greatness-Kyle McKallister is the younger brother to one of the world's most elusive and embattled celebrities. He has carved out a comfortable existence touring with his famous brother and living in the lap of luxury with no commitments or plans of his own, only a deep, haunting loyalty to his brother. But Kyle's life is about to be shaken up when the opportunity comes to compete on a popular reality show. -A sister who sets aside her dreams for the ones she loves-Small town girl Kenzie Williams has come on the show for one thing only: to win. But when a disastrous start forces her to rely on an eclectic band of misfits, she finds herself immediately smitten with a handsome and mysterious cast mate. -Pushed together by circumstance, two outcasts find love-But life on the island is just a game. Can Kyle and Kenzie's fragile spark survive the pressures of the real world?

She wants to love but history has taught her not too.*Finalist Audible's Best Of The Year Romance 2017*"Love love love!!! And seriously... Finn is hysterical!!" "You NEED a third slice of Cake." "Amazing chemistry. I fiercely LOVE Emma and Finn!!!" Emma, older sister of renowned rock star Jake McKallister, has crafted a quiet existence for herself. Fiercely independent, scorned at work, and indifferent to relationships, she's spent the past decade trying to move on from the crime that shook her family to the core. Living by a promise she made to herself as a distraught sixteen-year-old, Emma has sworn off marriage and children... until a chance encounter with a scruffy hitchhiker throws her orderly world into chaos. A wild child raised in mayhem by a teenage mother, fearless Finn Perry cruises through life as the perennial nice guy. Now a struggling actor, he supports himself by performing daredevil stunts. At a crossroads in his life, one thing has always remained constant in his world: Finn's desire to start the family he never had. The mystery woman who rescues him from the side of the road sure seems like the perfect person for the job. But unfinished business from Emma's troubled past looms heavy, threatening to destroy the fledging love she's found with the only man to ever jump-start her wounded heart.