John Herrick

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About John Herrick

John Herrick is best known as a chronicler of the human heart. His complex characters and earnest tone prompted Publishers Weekly to write, "Herrick will make waves." When he is not writing, he loves long drives on the interstate. He is a sucker for 1990s music. Herrick lives in St. Louis.

Visit his website at www.johnherrick.net.

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8 Reasons Your Life Matters: You are not an accident. You are loved. (John Herrick Collection Book 3) May 15, 2013

by John Herrick

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"If I were to disappear, would anybody notice?"

Each of us has asked that question in dark, honest moments.

In his first nonfiction book, 8 REASONS YOUR LIFE MATTERS, bestselling author John Herrick combines personal struggles with biblical insight. Injecting eight chapters with humor, memoir moments, and a postmodern perspective on life, Herrick shares eight reasons your life matters:

Your Life is More Permanent than Your Struggles
God Sees You Differently than You See Yourself
You Have a Destiny
You are Remembered, not Forgotten
You Were Someone’s First Pick
Your Absence Would Leave a Permanent Hole
People Need to See You Overcome
You are Loved and Valued

Eight solid reasons to give life one more chance. Eight reasons your life matters.

Join John Herrick, author of the novels From The Dead and The Landing, and discover fresh purpose for your life.

For readers who enjoy best sellers by John Maxwell, Joyce Meyer, Joel Osteen, and Adam Houge.

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Mona Lisas and Little White Lies: An "Artfelt" Romantic Comedy You Won't Want to Miss (John Herrick Collection Book 7) Mar 19, 2019

by John Herrick

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She’s America’s hottest new celebrity. But her identity remains a secret.

Lily Machara is a wisecracking auto mechanic. She’s never cared for glitz or drama. But when Ryder Flynn, a rising star in the world of commercial art, adopts Lily as his muse after a random sighting, Lily discovers herself painted into his hot new pieces ... and becomes America’s newest — anonymous — celebrity. The only problem: The woman Ryder imagines isn’t the true Lily.

Or is it?

Now, as Lily and Ryder give in to mutual curiosity and a budding romance, Lily’s life — secrets and all — fall victim to a pop culture with one question on its mind: Who is the woman in Ryder Flynn’s art?

In the spirit of Cyrano de Bergerac and Pretty Woman, MONA LISAS AND LITTLE WHITE LIES is a delightful new romantic comedy from John Herrick, author of Beautiful Mess, From the Dead, and 8 Reasons Your Life Matters. A character-driven page turner and the feel-good story of the year, in the tradition of Nicholas Sparks, Jodi Picoult, Emily Giffin, and Elin Hilderbrand. Available as a Kindle Unlimited title.

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Beautiful Mess: An Addictive Hollywood Romantic Comedy Featuring Marilyn Monroe (John Herrick Collection Book 6) Jul 30, 2017

by John Herrick

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-- 2017 BEST BOOK AWARDS WINNER (American Book Fest) --

An aging actor. A star on the rise. A life coach without a clue. And the Marilyn Monroe you only thought you knew.

Del Corwyn is an aging relic. An actor who advanced from errand boy to Academy Award nominee, Del kept company with the elite of Hollywood’s golden era and shared a close friendship with Marilyn Monroe. Today, however, he faces bankruptcy.

Humiliated, Del is forced to downgrade his lifestyle, sell the home he's long cherished, and fade into a history of forgotten legends—unless he can revive his career. All he needs is one last chance. While searching through memorabilia from his beloved past, Del rediscovers a mysterious envelope, dated 1962, containing an original screenplay by Marilyn Monroe—and proof that she named him its legal guardian.

Del surges to the top of Hollywood’s A-list overnight. But the opportunity to reclaim his fame and fortune brings a choice: Is Del willing to sacrifice newfound love, self-respect and his most cherished friendship to achieve his greatest dream?

A story of warmth, humor and honesty, BEAUTIFUL MESS follows one man's journey toward love and relevance where he least expects it—and proves coming-of-age isn't just for the young.

“A creative and fresh romp through one of pop culture's most notorious tales. John Herrick's characters become your best friends. His world is keen, compelling and excessively alive.” — Jeffrey James Keyes, New York Times bestselling author

A dazzling new twist on friendship, romance and pop culture, BEAUTIFUL MESS is a romantic-comedy in the tradition of films Pretty Woman and Love, Actually. A character-driven page turner and the feel-good story of the year, in the tradition of Nicholas Sparks, Jodi Picoult, Emily Giffin, and Elin Hilderbrand. Available as a Kindle Unlimited title.

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From The Dead: A gripping novel of redemption (John Herrick Collection Book 1) Aug 31, 2010

by John Herrick

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AMAZON FICTION BESTSELLER

A preacher's son, a father in hiding, a guilty heart filled with secrets: When Jesse Barlow escaped to Hollywood, he hungered for fame--but eleven years of failure result in a drug-induced suicide attempt. Revived at death's doorstep, Jesse returns to his Ohio hometown to make amends with his preacher father, a former love, and Jesse's own secret son. But Jesse's renewed commitment becomes a baptism by fire when his son's advanced illness calls for a sacrifice--one that could cost Jesse the very life he regained. A novel of mercy, hope and second chances, From The Dead captures the human spirit with tragedy and joy. A character-driven, gripping page turner in the tradition of Jodi Picoult and Nicholas Sparks, it has warmed the hearts of readers whose passions include mainstream fiction, literary fiction, Christian inspirational, Christian fiction, as well as best sellers by James Patterson, Karen Kingsbury, and Heather Graham. Available as a Kindle Unlimited title.

Publisher's full disclosure to readers: This novel of faith occurs within a true-to-life context of redemption, and contains adult language and content.

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The Landing: A novel of music, dreams, and the power of love (John Herrick Collection Book 2) Aug 28, 2012

by John Herrick

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The power of a song: It can ignite a heart, heal a soul-or for Danny Bale, resurrect a destiny.

When songwriter Danny escaped to the Atlantic coast seven years ago, he laid to rest his unrequited affection for childhood friend Meghan Harting. Now Danny, haunted by an inner stronghold and determined to win Meghan back, must create a masterpiece and battle for the heart of the only woman who understands his music. As memories resurface, Danny and Meghan embark on parallel journeys of self-discovery-and a collision course to seal their mutual fate.

The perfect beach read and a character-driven page turner in the tradition of Nicholas Sparks, THE LANDING has warmed the hearts of readers whose passions include mainstream fiction best sellers by Jodi Picoult, and John Green, as well as other romance, coming of age, and new adult novels. Available as a Kindle Unlimited title.

"A powerful, absorbing tale, that will touch the heart and the mind as never before. A page turner." -- Doug Wead, New York Times bestselling author and advisor to two presidents

"Exquisite and honest. The Landing goes beyond language to pursue that elusive something that, when found, lingers and leaves you changed." -- Phyllis Wallace, Syndicated radio host

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Between These Walls: A Gripping Novel of Closets, Secrets and Faith (John Herrick Collection Book 4) Feb 10, 2015

by John Herrick

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"Herrick will make waves ... with this tale." - Publishers Weekly

Fans of CALL ME BY YOUR NAME will enjoy BETWEEN THESE WALLS ...

Hunter is a Christian. Hunter is the man next door. Hunter Carlisle is gay.

At 26 years old, Hunter Carlisle has a successful sales career, a devoted girlfriend, and rock-solid faith. He also guards a secret torment: an attraction to other men. When a career plunge causes muscle tension, Hunter seeks relief through Gabe Hellman, a handsome massage therapist. What begins as friendship takes a sudden turn and forces the two friends to reconsider the boundaries of attraction. Along the road to self-discovery, Hunter’s secret is exposed to the community. Now Hunter must face the demons of his past and confront his long-held fears about reputation, sexual identity, and matters of soul.

A story of faith, fire and restoration, BETWEEN THESE WALLS braves the crossroads of love and religion to question who we are and who we will become.

A character-driven, gripping page turner in the tradition of Nicholas Sparks and Jodi Picoult, it has warmed the hearts of readers whose passions include general fiction, literary fiction, new adult, and young adult fiction, as well as mainstream fiction best sellers by John Green and Karen Kingsbury. Available as a Kindle Unlimited title.

Publisher's full disclosure to readers: This novel of faith occurs within a true-to-life context of redemption. As such, it contains adult language and content.

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Hit and Run: A Short Thriller (John Herrick Collection Book 5) Dec 29, 2016

by John Herrick

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Anonymity won’t protect you.

On his way home from a much-needed respite in the Colorado Rockies, Gunnar Wakeman loses control of his car and dents a vehicle on the side of the road. When he sees no witnesses—and discovers a dead body inside the abandoned car—Gunnar flees the scene.

But the owner sees the incident. And records his license plate number.

Soon Gunnar finds himself stalked by a John Doe with an insatiable appetite for revenge. Jolted into a realm of paranoia, Gunnar must outmaneuver his enemy and engage in another hit-and-run—where the stakes have escalated and a wrong turn could prove lethal.

Geared toward audiences of general fiction, thrillers and suspense novels, HIT AND RUN will engage readers of New York Times best sellers by James Patterson BookShots, Michael Connelly, Mark Nolan, Robert Dugoni, and Christopher Greyson.

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