The Rachael O'Brien Chronicles Series by Paisley Ray

Book one of THE RACHAEL O'BRIEN CHRONICLES begins with Rachael enrolled at a southern college intending to earn a degree, party, and meet cute guys--hopefully acing the latter two. She has barely had time to acquaint herself to the dorm food before finding herself threatened by a jealous She-Devil, fending off the advances of a thirty-something redneck, and stumbling upon an art fraud scheme... moreBook one of THE RACHAEL O'BRIEN CHRONICLES begins with Rachael enrolled at a southern college intending to earn a degree, party, and meet cute guys--hopefully acing the latter two. She has barely had time to acquaint herself to the dorm food before finding herself threatened by a jealous She-Devil, fending off the advances of a thirty-something redneck, and stumbling upon an art fraud scheme. To top things off, her parents go their separate ways: her mom to follow a psychic calling; her dad adrift in his midlife crisis.Bad decision-making, law-bending behavior, and surprise romances make freshman year memorable in Paisley Ray's DEEP FRIED AND PICKLED. less

It’s 87’, the era of Pop Rocks, Jelly shoes and big hair bands. Rachael O'Brien continues to chronicle her summer and her freshmore plan seems simple: Veg-out and avoid Dad’s girlfriend. As if “quality time” working in her father’s restoration shop for the summer isn’t tortuous enough, his ditzy, aerobic-instructor-girlfriend who’s age is somewhere between--too old to be her sister, but too young to be her mother, moves into their house and tries to bond... moreIt’s 87’, the era of Pop Rocks, Jelly shoes and big hair bands. Rachael O'Brien continues to chronicle her summer and her freshmore plan seems simple: Veg-out and avoid Dad’s girlfriend. As if “quality time” working in her father’s restoration shop for the summer isn’t tortuous enough, his ditzy, aerobic-instructor-girlfriend who’s age is somewhere between--too old to be her sister, but too young to be her mother, moves into their house and tries to bond. Just when things seem maxed-out-weird, Rachael's traveling psychic mom and her nut-case partner make a surprise visit, sending life into warp-speed wackadoo. Rachael sets out to convince her estranged mother to return to her old life. But things don’t go as planned. The theft of an eccentric client’s painting unravels a guarded family secret and throws Rachael into a romantic encounter with a wanted man. The summer break ignites into a whole lot of trouble and a zany journey of personal discovery, heartache, and resiliency in PAISLEY RAY'S SUMMER FLAMBE'. less

It’s ’87 and Rachael O'Brien, a girl from the cornfields of Canton, Ohio, becomes embroiled in mystery and conflict. Arriving on campus in her refurbished ’67 Ford Galaxie, she finds herself in a passionate lip-lock with the man she’s been fantasizing about since she was a mere freshman.At school, Rachael falls on the wrong side of the most feared professor on campus, who happens to be her advisor, professor, and intern boss... moreIt’s ’87 and Rachael O'Brien, a girl from the cornfields of Canton, Ohio, becomes embroiled in mystery and conflict. Arriving on campus in her refurbished ’67 Ford Galaxie, she finds herself in a passionate lip-lock with the man she’s been fantasizing about since she was a mere freshman.At school, Rachael falls on the wrong side of the most feared professor on campus, who happens to be her advisor, professor, and intern boss. Having applied for a scholarship, tensions between she and the professor become dicey when it looks like they’ve become romantic rivals. Rachael will have to think fast and suck it up if she wants to be a contender and secure financial independence.Staying on top of classes, navigating murky relationship waters, roommate drama, a psychics warning, and a troubling encounter from the past are some of Rachael’s sophomore challenges. She will have to use cunning and wit to live to see junior year in Paisley Ray’s SHELLED AND SHUCKED. less

In book five of THE RACHAEL O'BRIEN CHRONICLES, Rachael is psyched to ditch dorm life, but can't shake the ominous feeling about her landlord, who has a history of meddling in her love life. When psychic groupies crash a house party, Rachael is mortified to find her estranged mother at the helm, telling of danger. She brushes Mom's forewarnings aside--until one by one, they come true. Academics would be a breeze if the most feared professor on campus hadn't trapped Rachael into interning... moreIn book five of THE RACHAEL O'BRIEN CHRONICLES, Rachael is psyched to ditch dorm life, but can't shake the ominous feeling about her landlord, who has a history of meddling in her love life. When psychic groupies crash a house party, Rachael is mortified to find her estranged mother at the helm, telling of danger. She brushes Mom's forewarnings aside--until one by one, they come true. Academics would be a breeze if the most feared professor on campus hadn't trapped Rachael into interning. The professor's new extra-curricular import venture uses Rachael as free labor. When deliveries go missing, so does a roommate and an international art smuggling scheme, with life-or-death stakes is uncovered in Paisley Ray's JOHNNY CAKES. less