Hello everyone and thank you for stopping by! Though I’ve been focusing the past few months on the release of my new domestic suspense novel, Center of Gravity, I’m so happy to be part of Read-A-Romance Month! I’ve written 4 romantic comedies under the pen name, Lauren Clark, and it’s nice to go back and visit this genre during the month of August! Thank you to Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair for inviting me to be a part of this event! The Joy of Romance What comes to mind firs

In anticipation of Center of Gravity’s July 14th release, here’s a new giveaway offering 2 prizes for 2 lucky winners! a Rafflecopter giveaway Winners will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced on my blog July 11th! Congratulations to Jennifer, the winner of my “I Love Summer” Prize Pack! Jennifer, North Carolina #read #summer #two #winners #giveaway #rafflecopter #july #books #free

I wanted to share this “35 Top Summer Reads” article by Canadian news writer Deborah Dundas. It’s reprinted from The Toronto Star. Here goes: From comedy to thrillers to romances to non-fiction to stuff for kids, books to dive into on the beach or wherever else you go this summer! (P.S. Center of Gravity is #4 on this list … read on!) Thrills and chills The Intruder by Hakan Ostlundh (Minotaur, Aug. 18) Nordic crime fiction is intensely popular and this is yet another great S

Hey ALL!  Wanted to share the 4-1-1 about one of my reader-friends and the winner Jennifer wins a Williams-Sonoma apron and oven mitt, as well as gourmet coffee, a Southern Living Cookbook, and Center of Gravity swag! 1. Name:  Jennifer C. Thank you to Jennifer and everyone for participating in my “I Love Summer” Giveaway! Wishing you the happiest July ever! xo, Laura #reader #friend #summer #reading #NorthCarolina #spotlight #travel #books

Love summer? Love books? Love cooking and Southern recipes? The Prize Pack offers everything you need for the perfect summertime party or get- The winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter July 1st and announced here on my blog Thursday, July 2nd! a Rafflecopter giveaway xo, Laura #cook #book #summer #giveaway #grill #fiction #free

I’ve been traveling so much the past few weeks, meeting fabulous authors at RT in Dallas and Page & Palette in Fairhope, Ala., and picking up so many amazing new books to read! Today, I thought I’d share the love with a special Rafflecopter giveaway to kick off summer! Inside the Prize Pack (see below), you’ll find a fun Girls’ Night Out tote, a matching t-shirt, 7 Amazing Beach Reads (many are not even out in stores yet!!!), Center of Gravity swag, and Mardi Gras beads (just