Jerri Corgiat

TAKE ME HOME--Read Excerpt
Florida Jones is finally getting the life she’s always dreamed of. With a beautiful daughter, a thriving business, and a wealthy, loving fiancé, she's a genuine hometown success story.

But an unexpected visit from the past rocks her confidence and makes her careless. Injured in an accident, she finds herself entirely dependent on the two people she's never found dependable: the mother who abandoned her as a child and the man who fathered her daughter.

HOME BY STARLIGHT--Read Excerpt
Ever since Patsy Lee O’Malley’s husband died, she’s been solely responsible for four children, a multitude of animals, and a run-down farmhouse in Cordelia, Missouri. There’s never been enough time to pursue her own artistic dreams or even slow down—until a mishap knocks her off her feet.

At one time, the roar of applause filled the ears of musician Zeke Townley. Now there's only the quiet of a solitary lifestyle--until he offers to help out his friend's sister-in-law, Patsy Lee, who's laid up with a broken ankle. Taking care of her--and her countless responsibilities--is no easy task, but it reminds Zeke of the joys of having a family to call his own. Soon, both come to realize that the sidewalk Patsy Lee slipped on was actually a crossroads. And together, they'll have to figure out which way to go...

"A Refreshingly different novel that breaks out of the traditional 'romance mold.'"
--romancereaderconnection.com

HOME AT LAST--Read Excerpt
After shaking the Ozark dust from her designer stilettos for the last time, Marigold McKenzie O'Malley headed for the big city to find fame and fortune. But now, eight years, later, Mari is unemployed, broke, and brokenhearted--and in no shape to resist her older sisters when they drag her back to Cordelia, Missouri, to help their mother after her heart attack.

Though she's still clinging furiously to her big-city dreams, Mari finds she has a disconcerting tendency to go weak in the knees around No-Account Andy Eppelwaite, her best childhood chum and the former town troublemaker. But even though Andy has gotten his life on track, he has no desire to leave the backwater Ozarks--and he may not be the kind of man who can forgive Mari's past mistakes.

If Mari can trust Andy with her darkest secrets, she might be able to trust that home really is where the heart is.

"The third “Home” tale...is a terrific O’Malley contemporary romance that stands alone because Jerri Corgiat cleverly intertwines the key elements from the previous novels into the fine story line. Andy is fabulous as a reformed bad boy while Mari is his ideal counterpart struggling between love and shame."
--Harriet Klausner

FOLLOW ME HOME--Read Excerpt
Flipping eggs at the local diner is not where Alcea O’Malley Addams expected to wind up. But a divorce from her cheating husband wore out her bank account and her self- esteem. Now, Alcea finds her plate full of problems: foreclosure on her house, a difficult fourteen-year-old daughter, and a well-meaning—yet infuriating—family.

So it’s just one more problem when she accidentally runs Dakota Jones—her old high-school crush—off the road. And it gets even more complicated when he veers straight into her heart. Dakota is the kind of man who can turn a woman’s knees to jelly. And though he doesn’t want to be tied down, the spirited Alcea is almost too tempting to pass up.

These crazy feelings might all just be leftovers from long ago. But then, some people can make miracles with leftovers…

“...emotionally charged... This is one book you won’t want to pass up.”
--Nadine St. Denis, Romance Junkies (www.romancejunkies.com)

“...a powerful tale...”
--Diana Risso, Romance Reviews Today (www.romrevtoday.com)

Awarded Four Stars (Compelling! A Page Turner!) from RT BookClub...

"Jerri Corgiat writes women that I can really root for. A thoughtful story stirred together with just enough sweetness to have readers eating it up."
--bestselling author Pamela Morsi

“...intriguing... brings the message of hope...that even when life seems at its darkest, believe in your self worth and you can do anything.”
--Harriet Klausner

Winner of the Blether Gold Award! Awarded to books considered a “truly exceptional read, the finest example of a genre, a book with which the reviewer can find no fault, and which will usually have universal appeal.”

“...quirky and heartwarming...”
--Amanda Killgore, Huntress Reviews

SING ME HOME--Read Excerpt
Winner of Best Debut Novel from Reviewers International Organization

Nominated for 2004 Best Contemporary Novel With Romantic Elements by RT BOOKCLUB magazine

AN RT BOOKCLUB TOP PICK
"...a truly enjoyable story. The unforgettable characters resonate long after the last page is turned."
Romantic Times BOOKclub magazine, Feb 2004.

"A delightful book, a masterful blend of Nashville glitz and down-home simplicity that will touch any romance reader's heart."
--bestselling author Catherine Anderson

"A treasure...a tender, romantic story of a big-time musician and a small-town girl discovering the things that matter most."
--bestselling author Susan Wiggs

"SING ME HOME is the debut novel from Jerri Corgiat, and what a debut it is!"
Contemporary Romance Writers

"...an intriguing family drama..."
Book Reviewer Harriet Klausner

"...pulls you in..."
Book Reviewer Morgan Chilson, Old Book Barn Gazette; www.thebestreviews.com

"This heartwarming debut novel will renew hope in the midst of winter... Like a country song, it's sad and happy in all the right places."
Huntress Reviews (www.huntressreviews.com)

"...SING ME HOME is a tale of budding second chance romance, tense drama, and is simply a good
read. Ms. Corgiat has made a fine debut..."
Diana Risso, Romance Reviews Today www.romrevtoday.com

"...readers will enjoy every last note."
Ginger Curwen for Barnes & Noble www.barnesandnoble.com

Recipient of a Blether Book Review Gold Award...
given to books that are considered "A truly exceptional read, the finest example of a genre, a book with which the reviewer can find no fault, and which will usually have universal appeal."
www.blether.com

Awarded five of a possible five roses from A Romance Review:
“Ms. Corgiat does a wonderful job of developing the relationship... But this debut novel is much more than...romance and passion. This is a novel about the struggles that people face every day...”
Vivian, www.aromancereview.com

"...builds rapidly toward a shattering climax."
Lynne Welch, Booklist, American Library Assoc.

"Filled with joy and laughter, pathos and challenges, SING ME HOME comes very highly recommended."
Cynthia Penn, www.wordweaving.com

"Jerri Corgiat may not be a household name yet, but she will be soon if she continues to write such great stories as SING ME HOME."
Deborah Barber, www.escapetoromance.com