Laura Ann

Every Parent dreams of their child following in their footsteps, but Police Sergeant Mario Burton struggles to loosen his protective grip on his daughter, Clarissa, as she fails her police academy tests. Determined to forge her own path, Clarissa begins working as a bartender at Live in Heaven, a local strip club, and the world she discovers there offers her a look at life beyond the badge. But having a complicated boss who's despised by her father isn't her only challenge, and when an important private client shows an interest in her, Clarissa needs to decide which world she most wants to be part of.

The writer of this story explores the history of their relationship with a woman named Emily and why they believe it went wrong, travelling a path of self-discovery and understanding that leads to two very important revelations: A relationship should never be pressured, and love is a two-sided conversation.

Izzy Hazelhurst never thought loneliness, insecurity, or fear would play a part when she reconnected with Henry Carlisle, the boy she's loved since she was twelve.But Henry's now an A-list actor, and though he's shown her a life she could never have imagined, Izzy finds the price of his fame harder and harder to deal with.Then, when Henry's off filming his dream role, she learns she's pregnant. Unable to tell him and feeling more alone than ever, Izzy runs to the safety of her grandparents' home in Australia, leaving only an empty house for Henry to find upon his return.Heartbroken and confused, Henry follows Izzy to Australia, determined to win her back, but he's about to learn their relationship wasn't quiet as perfect as he believed..Can Izzy and Henry find their way back to each other, or is love built on childhood dreams never meant to last?

Math teacher Michael Carter is not a happy man. His daughter, Jessica, has gone missing. Then his wife dies from Hodgkin's Disease. Alone and depressed, he doesn't believe he can ever love another woman. Michael must overcome obstacles if he is ever to find happiness again. At the beginning of the new school year at Primrose Junior Secondary School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a girl named Elizabeth is in Michael's math class. She can't get along with anyone. Like Michael, she is also unhappy and seems troubled. Teased by other students, Elizabeth has a poor home life. She is removed from her family and placed in a foster home. Michael's life is starting to take a turn for the better. He meets a woman named Alison at a local coffee shop and they share some fun adventures. But she has troubles of her own, suffering in an abusive marriage. The two fall in love, and then something strange happens ...Author Bio: First-time author Laura Ann lives in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. When not spending time with her family and enjoying music, she is working on her second novel, The Perfect Sister.

He's stifled and ready for more, she's seeking refuge and peace.When dreams and love clash, is there ever truly a winner?Michael Dunlap teaches literature to middle school students in his small town of Seagull Cove, Oregon. While he loves his job, he finds himself growing restless. His cousins, friends and siblings all seem to be finding someone to share their lives with and he's stuck working with preteens who would rather spend their days on their phones, than learn one more line about Shakespeare. Life takes an interesting turn, however, when a woman comes into town, opening an antique shop. She's beautiful and intelligent and just might be what Michael's looking for to shake up his world.Quinn Peters has turned a complete one-eighty. Fleeing her teaching job in a major city after a co-worker threatened her, she decides to find refuge in a small town, far away from the slums she's been surviving in before. Seeking a safer work environment, she takes her history degree and opens an antique shop, eager to be surrounded by something other than overly-entitled men.When their first meeting goes spectacularly wrong, Quinn writes off Michael as just another handsome man she needs to stay away from. But the Oregon Coast weather is nothing like where Quinn came from and she finds herself unprepared for a volatile fall. Will being stranded together in a coastal storm give Quinn the opportunity to discover there's more to Michael than their awkward beginning? Or will their experiences in the past keep them from realizing what's right in front of their noses?If you enjoy sweet romance with spunky heroines and flawed but strong heroes, then you'll love the "Three Sisters Cafe" series. Don't miss a single romance

He's the black sheep of the family, she's an author with severe writer's block, will these two opposite find inspiration and comfort in each other?Hazel has never been the type to seek out any kind of adventure, unless it could be found between the pages of a book. Needing inspiration for her next novel, she heads to the brand new Avangarde Castle and Resort, hoping the great outdoors will get her imagination moving.Nelson Truman's playful nature means he's never been taken seriously by his brothers, and he's grown tired of their constant criticism. So when one of his charges on an overnight camping excursion needs help, Nelson decides to prove himself by helping her out. The trouble is, helping requires him to pretend to be a boyfriend during the duration of the camping trip.But their relationship is on a timeline as the end of Hazel's trip looms and Nelson isn't sure he's quite ready to let her go. Can he convince Hazel to give him a chance? Or will their differences prove to be too much?"Her Fake Billionaire Boyfriend" is the third in a series of stand-alone, sweet, clean romances with a guaranteed Happy Ever After. If you love stories with heart and swoon-worthy kisses, then you'll LOVE this book. Grab your copy today

Once trust is lost...is it really lost forever?Maeve Harrison has been in love with her neighbor for most of her life. When they were teenagers, however, he made a mistake that severed the growing bond between them. Eight years later, she's tried to move on. She's built a good career as an accountant, she keeps herself busy with their growing cafe business and she does her best not to dwell on the boy next door, who never truly left her heart.Ethan Markle has never lacked for friends. With an easy going personality and a wide, boyish grin, he can usually pull a smile from even the hardest of hearts. All except for Maeve. She's never been able to forgive him for a mistake he made as a teen and despite the fact that she barely tolerates him, Ethan can't get the beautiful and aloof Maeve Harrison out of his head...or his heart.When his business has a rough year, Ethan decides he's got the perfect excuse to spend some time with her. If she's working for him, they have to spend time together...right? She might pretend to be immune, but Ethan has seen what's on the inside and he's not about to lose this opportunity to break down the walls she built all those years ago."The Sweetest Neighbor" is a sweet and swoony romance that will delight anyone who enjoys true love stories. If you enjoy strong but kind heroines and flawed but loyal heroes, in a beachy setting, then this series is for you

He's the first man to pull her attention away from a longtime celebrity crush...too bad their relationship is only temporary.Brooklyn Howell has watched each and every one of her friends find their happy ever after's. On the outside, she smiled, supported and cheered them on, but inside...she's dying of loneliness. To top it off, her celebrity crush, the man she measures every date by, has recently been hurt. It seems as if life can't get any worse, until she meets a grouchy tourist who helps give her a reason to look beyond herself.Grayson Cordova has a face that's recognizable all over the world. So when he's hurt on a movie set, his ability to find rest and relaxation is severely limited by the swarming media. In order to find peace and healing, he and his team devise a way to hide Grayson in a small, coastal town where the nearest paparazzi is several hours away. His bushy beard and grumpy personality go a long way in keeping people from getting too close, until he meets a beautiful woman intent on helping him get better. He lies to her about his identity, but there's no lying about the fact that she begins to help him heal more than his leg.Brook's intentions may have started out platonic, but soon their attraction to each other is difficult to ignore. But Grayson's lies and the hungry paparazzi are about to come to a boiling point. Is their love enough to withstand the coming storm? Or will they end up back where they started? If you enjoy sweet, clean Hallmark-style romances with spunky heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, you'll ADORE Laura Ann's romantic tale of friendship, redemption and love. Grab your copy today

He's out of money, she's trying to save her Nana's home...Will their competing businesses keep them from their chance at love?Caroline "Caro" Douglas adores running her chocolate shop in Oregon, away from the drama of her family back in Georgia. But when her Nana calls needing financial help, Caro must pull out all the stops in order to earn the money necessary to save her family's home. Too bad the man she just went on a date with is stealing all her customers.Ever since the death of his mother, Jack Porter has done 2 things. Baked cookies in her memory, and never stayed in one place for more than a few weeks. Running a food truck that specializes in his mother's favorite cookie recipes has allowed him to avoid putting down roots or dealing with the loss of losing the one woman he could always count on. Until his truck breaks down in small town Oregon and a sassy blonde makes him rethink his nomad lifestyle.Their attraction is enough to start a bonfire, but Caro needs Jack to keep moving if she's ever going to be able to help her Nana. Can they set aside their competing businesses long enough to find love? Or will their family backgrounds be enough to drive them apart?

A college professor looking for acceptance and a moody ship captain searching for freedom.When a rumor sparks a dangerous debate, can these two find love on the high seas?Dr. Hadlee Ford is on track to be the youngest Associate Professor at the college she teaches at, despite being the only female and the obvious prejudice of her faculty board. A past mistake makes it difficult to get the funding she needs, but she eventually convinces her colleagues her final project has merit. Hadlee takes off, excited for the opportunity to prove herself once and for all. Little does she know that a vicious rumor has proceeded her to Seaside Bay, and if the town fishermen have their way, her project will never leave the shoreline.Captain Felix Mendez is finally free. He spent most of his adult life raising his little sister after the death of their parents. Now that she's married and out of his house, he's eager to enjoy life without any ties. His plans are disrupted, however, when he's roped into driving a marine biologist around in his boat all summer. His job is to make sure she gets all the information she needs to complete her research, NOT to protect her from the town's inhabitants. Yet, no matter how much he fights it, Felix is intrigued by the beautiful scientist and soon staying close to keep her safe isn't as horrible as he'd thought.When their plans for the future clash, can these two find enough common ground to give their attraction a chance? Or will gossip and fear send them sailing in different directions?

She swore she'd never take on a partner...now her dreams might depend on it.Charlize (Charli) Mendez has made a name for herself as Seaside Bay's handywoman. There's nothing she can't repair or restore if given the chance. The only caveat is that she always works alone... even when a lucrative offer from a handsome stranger falls right into her lap.Bronson Ramsay is growing desperate. At his father's passing, he learned that in order to access his inheritance and save the charity he volunteers with, Bronson will have to get 'a real job' and prove his worth before the money is handed over. Bronson decides to restore and flip an old home in Seaside Bay, but he can't do it alone and the only person who can help him is a spunky, beauty who doesn't play nice with others.When a chance at her dream comes earlier than Charli planned, she has to reconsider the opportunity in front of her. Can she set aside her bias if it means getting everything she wants? More importantly...can she do it without losing her heart?Don't miss this heartwarming, sweet romance by best selling author, Laura Ann Grab your copy today

She's finally free of doctors, he's looking to nurse his wounds in private...can a little holiday magic give these two a future worth fighting for?While other single women in their twenties were earning degrees and enjoying the dating scene, Ruth has spent every Friday night in the hospital going through chemotherapy. Now that she's finally in remission, the stark truth has been weighing heavy. She won the war, but cancer won most of the battles. With no prospects, no money and no hair...Ruth finds herself traveling to her grandmother's small coastal town in order to figure out what she wants to do with her life.Four months ago, Jude Lisbon watched the woman he was in love with, marry another man. Instead of moving on, he's found himself sinking into depression and struggling to trust himself in the dating department anymore. So when his friend invites him to a week long Christmas party at his beachfront mansion, Jude hopes the change of scenery will do him good. At the open house, things are looking up when Jude spots a woman who catches his attention in a way it's never been caught before. Just as he's working up the courage to introduce himself, he realizes she's being set up with his traveling companion. Once more, Jude's intuition seems to have failed him and now he's regretting coming on the trip and having to watch the couple get to know each other for the next seven days.Can these two set aside their heartache in order to see the gift right in front of them? Or will the magic of the holidays be lost for good?If you enjoy sweet, heartwarming romances with spunky heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, you'll ADORE Laura Ann's romantic tale of friendship, redemption and love.Grab your copy today Check out ALL the books in the "Bulbs, Blossoms and Bouquets" series by best-selling author, Laura Ann: Her Unexpected RoommateHer Unexpected Second ChanceHer Unexpected DeliveryHer Unexpected ProtectorHer Unexpected StarHer Unexpected RivalHer Unexpected CatchHer Unexpected PartnerHer Unexpected Mistletoe KissHer Unexpected GiftFind her other books at lauraannbooks.com

Five years ago she ran to save her life.Will falling in love a second time help her to find a new one?Rosalinda Ingalls has spent the last few years building a flower business from the ground up and raising her special needs daughter in the small town of Seaside Bay, Oregon. Along the way she has become part of a family of friends who would do anything for each other. Except, Rose has a part of her past that she refuses to share, determined to protect those she loves, including the town's police chief. Her feelings for him are stronger than she's ever experienced before, but to let him in means to risk his life and Rose won't let herself even entertain the thought. She has enough regrets in her past and she won't add Ken Wamsley to the list.Captain Ken has kept his distance from the beautiful Rose, acting as her friend for years, though he's always longed for more. When a threatening text starts of a chain of events that causes her past and present to clash, Ken knows he can no longer stand on the sidelines and watch. Seizing the opportunity, he grows even closer to Rose and her daughter Lily, hoping that when the danger is over, their relationship will become much more permanent.Can Rose open up enough to let Ken protect her and her daughter? Or will the impending threat cause Rose to grab Lily and run, leaving a trail of broken hearts in her tracks?If you enjoy spunky heroines and sweet heroes, then this clean, Hallmark style romance is for you Grab your copy today Don't miss a single story in the "Bulbs, Blossoms and Bouquets" series.Her Unexpected RoommateHer Unexpected Second ChanceHer Unexpected PartnerHer Unexpected RivalHer Unexpected CatchHer Unexpected StarHer Unexpected DeliveryHer Unexpected Protector

She wants nothing more than to prove her place in the kitchen, but when a thief upsets her plans, help comes from an unlikely source...Emory Mason is out to prove herself. Going to culinary school was everything she hoped it would be, but now she works under a chef who doesn't appreciate her skills or creativity. When her grandmother sends out a call for help over the holidays, Emory decides this is the chance she needs to prove that she can make it in this career by winning the Gingerbread Contest that her family has dominated for the last decade.Antony Harrison grew up at his mother's elbow in the kitchen. Taking a leap of faith, he opens a bakery on a small coastal town and bakes to his heart's desire. When the locals aren't as welcoming as he'd hoped, he turns his eye to the annual Gingerbread contest. Surely if he wins such a coveted award, the people of Seagull Cove will open their arms to his business.These two competitors find themselves at odds with each other until a thief gives them a common goal. Can they set aside their competitive spirits in order to catch the criminal or will the lure of winning keep them apart?