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Colleen Helme
Colleen Helme

***USA Today, WSJ, & Amazon All-Star Bestselling Author***

Colleen Helme is the author of the bestselling Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, a wildly entertaining and highly humorous series about Shelby Nichols, a woman with the ability to read minds. 

Her newest book is written under the pen name of Jocelyn Drake, which is the pen name for Jackie Manetto, a character in the Shelby Nichols Adventure Series. This book is a romance between the Shelby Nichols Characters, Shelby and Ramos, but in an alternate universe that Jackie dreamed up. She admits that this book has been a blast to write, and hopes that you'll enjoy it!

She is also the author of the Sand and Shadow Series, a spin-off from the Shelby Nichols Series featuring Ella St. John, a woman with a special ‘healing’ touch. 

Colleen spends a lot of her time thinking about new ways to get her characters in and out of trouble, and works hard to keep her writing fresh and exciting. She loves to connect with readers and admits that fans of her books keep her writing. 

Books

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Carrots

A Shelby Nichols Adventure
Book #1 from the series: Shelby Nichols Adventures

A mind reader, a mob boss, and a hitman. What could go wrong? More fun than you can imagine!

“One of the best and rarest gems of the indie book market.”~ Matthew LeDrew

Stopping at the grocery store for some carrots shouldn’t be dangerous, but in Shelby’s case, it changes her life forever. During a bank robbery, she is caught in the cross-fire and...

Presumed Dead

Shelby Nichols Adventures
Book #18 from the series: Shelby Nichols Adventures

***NOW OPTIONED FOR A FEATURE FILM***

The stakes have never been higher. Shelby must save the man she loves...or die trying.

A simple search-and-rescue mission sends Shelby into the woods, where she stumbles on a long-dead secret. Add a spur-of-the-moment trip to San Francisco that goes horribly wrong, and Shelby is in a race against time. Good...

Grave Duty

A Shelby Nichols Adventure
Book #17 from the series: Shelby Nichols Adventures

Duty to a mob boss, a rose on a grave, and a cry for vengeance all combine to put Shelby in grave danger...

After the turmoil of the last few weeks, Shelby is hoping for a little less excitement and drama in her life, but her duty to a mob boss, the police, and her family, make that nearly impossible. Soon, the biggest danger she faces comes from...

Praise

"I cannot get enough from this incredible author! I have followed Shelby from CARROTS to this latest story and have loved every one. I couldn't say which I have liked and enjoyed more; Colleen is an incredibly talented person and her stories tell us why. This collection of stories starring Shelby Nichols is beyond good, and I highly recommend it."

– Christina Brett, Author

“Colleen Helme is one of the greatest authors working independently today.”

– Matthew LeDrew, Author

I have read the whole series at least four times and will read it again and again. It is one of the best series I have ever read. I can't wait for the next book!!

– Amazon Reviewer

Latest Updates

Presumed Dead Movie Option!! I'm so excited to announce that Presumed Dead,

I'm so excited to announce that Presumed Dead, book 18 has been optioned for a feature film!! I'm thrilled and can't wait to see it on the big screen!! I'll keep you updated,...

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Digital Comic Book Series!! I'm excited to announce that I am partnering

I'm excited to announce that I am partnering with DASHTOONS to bring the Shelby Nichols Adventure Series into the digital comic book world! They are in the process of making the...

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Blog

Wowza! What a Book!! Writing a book review shouldn't be this hard... Read

Writing a book review shouldn't be this hard...

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I'm in a Book!! Working for a mob boss has its challenges, but when his

Working for a mob boss has its challenges, but when his wife is an author, it can be downright scary!

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Lunch with the Girls Who would have thought going to lunch with friends

Who would have thought going to lunch with friends could turn out like this?

Read Shelby's newest blog post here.

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