“In Your Dreams! is a gripping story about two people who do not seem to belong together but somehow fit perfectly. I rooted for Jamie and Kat to find their Happily Ever After in spite of the odds against them. A thoroughly satisfying read.” — Award Winning Author Alicia Dean
“I was pleasantly surprised to find how much I enjoyed it. The character of Kat is very relatable and Dana tells her story in a compelling way. I genuinely cared about what happened to her. This is a fun read and I look forward to the sequel.” —Amazon Customer
“Nice slow burn with unique characters, great settings, interesting lives, sweet but realistic romance, and a satisfying ending.” —Author Amber Cross
“I enjoyed getting to know the characters and understood the main character’s reticence in getting involved with a celebrity. Liked the descriptions of Lake Tahoe and nature. Very enjoyable love story [In Your Dreams!].” —An avid reader
“Cute, and better written than some traditionally published works.” —Arvilla
“Good read [In Your Dreams!] for the AARP set. Lots of humor and snappy dialogue. Kat says what she thinks… Excellent descriptions of Lake Tahoe and London. I got a kick out of seeing what it’s like for Kat to work inside California’s Department Fish and Wildlife. Of course Jamie is a dreamboat. And never forget the cats. There have to be cats.” —Barbara L. Foster
“The book was a believable book and was enjoyable to read. I read a chapter a night and was sad when the story was over. I look forward to reading the next book Dana writes!” —ezra
“I loved this book [In Your Dreams!]. The author takes you to London and beautiful Lake Tahoe with lovable characters and an intriguing story. It’s a sweet summer read. I recommend you curl up with a cool drink and enjoy.I loved his book. The author takes you to London and beautiful Lake Tahoe with lovable characters and an intriguing story. It’s a sweet summer read. I recommend you curl up with a cool drink and enjoy.” — Karen Terrill
(5 stars) “I hate romance novels. But I like this one. Not cloying or syrupy sweet, the protagonists seemed like real people with real world concerns and problems. I’m looking forward to the rest of their story.” —Kindle Customer
“I truly enjoyed reading In Your Dreams!. I love the later-in-life romance and the way the relationship between Kat and Jamie grows. The fits and starts are believable and so is the amount of time—especially for someone like Jamie. I totally fell in love with Kat and I like that this isn’t typical, immediate-fall-in-love romance. The long timeline works for these two.” — Award Winning Contemporary Romance Author Lizbeth Selvig
“I very much enjoyed this story [In Your Dreams!]. The author does a good job of revealing the needs that drive Kat and Jamie, so the reader empathizes with their worries and their hopes for happiness.” —Louise B.
“Dana Michaels’ debut novel, In Your Dreams, is the fresh escapist air we need right now. Michaels rescues us from the photo-shopped, click-bait stories of today’s social media, and drops us into a better world that applauds intellect, manners and self-restraint.
Though a rom-com, In Your Dreams disrupts popular notions of romance and sexual tension. It is the story of Jamie Knight and Kat Mancini and their unlikely affair. Jamie is a wildly famous British actor (think High Grant or Benedict Cumberbatch) and Kat is a smart spokeswoman for the California Department of Fish and Game.
Kat is the antithesis of the type of woman who, looking for her own fame, orbits Jamie as he traverses the world of global celebrity. Unlike these shallow creatures, Kat recoils from Jamie’s sizzle because she knows it is superfluous, even dangerous. She is a woman who cultivates the unassailable and timeless virtues of interior beauty. Kat is picky, no fool, and her code of honor (softened by delightful wit and humor) pierces Mr. Knight’s armor where sleazy decoupages cannot.
As we follow Kat and Jamie from London to Los Angeles to Sacramento, the plot, fueled by Kat’s refreshing point of view, keeps us turning pages, seeking the denouement of Michaels’ cunning tale of a smart woman’s heart.” —Madame P
A Good Fun Story. “I liked this book and was delighted as a former Sacramento resident of all the local color included in the story. A late-in-life love story is a great genre, and I wish there were more of this genre. … a terrific first book. I hope the author stays in this theme and eventually sells all her stories to the Hallmark Channel or such.” —MaryinCA
“Love can come at any age, be ready for it! A fun read with a delightful main character you can’t help but root for in this romantic story. I would definitely recommend it for anyone with a romantic soul and a wish for a positive uplifting story. Ms. Michaels takes the reader to the beautiful scenery in San Francisco; smell the salt air and hear the sights and sounds of the city by the bay. The story is peppered with interesting wildlife and music references and brings the reader along as love finds its way.” —Michele Fierria
“The heroine of In Your Dreams is down to earth, likeable and best of all interesting. She’s the kind of person I would like to have as a friend and who I can imagine catching the eye (and heart) of a celebrity in a world of vapid celebrity collectors. No spoilers but I think I know the expected arc of a romance and I can’t imagine how she is going keep up the expected pace to make this a trilogy but I definitely look forward to it.
I can think of half a dozen current actors who would fit the bill in terms of public image – especially those British actors that I think are American until I hear them interviewed in real life. (Think half the cast of Walking Dead.) Who knows which ones have a hidden yearning for a real down to earth romantic partner.” —Ruth S
“I had a difficult time putting this book [In Your Dreams!] down. A rollicking, trans-continental romance that was fun and gratifying to read. Looking forward to book two and three of the series.” —Sue Rahmer
“I really enjoyed this book [In Your Dreams!]. It was not the usual fall in love at the drop of a hat and in to bed. It was a slow burn but very real life I thought. I would highly recommend.” —Colly
“From the very first page, you want to know more about Katerina and her life experiences. In pops Jamie, who realizes that all the artificial glamour is just sparkle and fake and that he’s finally ready for a real, genuine relationship. A great read at the beach, chilling out in a hotel room or having a quiet moment at home. Finally, a REAL love story.” —Wanda A.
