Possessing little in the way of domestic skills, and with an insatiable hunger to write, Laura E. James found a much better use than cooking, for the family kitchen. Tucked neatly in one corner is her very small, but very tidy desk from where she produces issue-driven romantic novels, short stories, and flash fiction. She considers her legendary affair with stationery, the urge to smell new books, and her mum’s love of reading as the catalysts for writing.
Living in and enjoying the inspirational county of Dorset, her formative years were spent in Watford, a brief train ride away from the bright lights of London. Here she indulged her love of live music, and, following a spectacular Stevie Nicks gig, decided to take up singing, a passion that scored her second place in a national competition.
Now in her formed years, Laura is a graduate of the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s New Writers’ Scheme, a member of her local writing group, Off The Cuff, and one eighth of The Romaniacs.
With her debut novel nominated for the Best Romantic Ebook 2013, Laura writes for the award-winning Choc Lit
What Doesn’t Kill You
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger – but how strong can one person be?
Griff Hendry knows what it is to be strong. After a turbulent past, he’s dedicated himself to saving lives, working as a coastguard along the breath-taking shores of Dorset. It’s Griff’s belief that everyone is worth saving – which is why he can’t forgive his father, Logan, for what he did.
Griff’s future is plunged into uncertainty when his wife, Evie, tells him she wants a separation. The revelation is a shock and leads Griff to question what Evie could possibly be hiding – and she isn’t the only one holding back. Griff’s troubled stepdaughter, Tess, also harbours a dark secret.
As the truth is uncovered, Griff is forced to accept that perhaps he’s never understood what real strength is.
From Dark Choc Lit – compelling, emotional, hard-hitting novels. Not your typical romance story.
Follow Me Follow You
You save me and I’ll save you
Victoria Noble has pulled the plug on romance. As director of the number one social networking site, EweSpeak, and single mother to four-year-old Seth, she wrestles with the work-life balance.
Enter Chris Frampton, Hollywood action hero and Victoria’s first love. His return from LA has sparked a powder keg of media attention, and with secrets threatening to fuel the fire, he’s desperate to escape. But finding a way forward is never simple. Although his connection with Victoria has lasted the test of time, has he been adrift too long to know how to move on?
With the risk of them breaking, will either #follow their heart?
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Truth or Dare?
Kate Blair’s sick of unrequited love. She’s quietly waited for Mickey for the past six years and finding a compass-carved heart, with their initials scratched through the middle, only strengthens her resolve: no more Mickey and no more playing it safe.
It’s time to take a chance on real love and Declan O’Brien’s the perfect risk. He’s handsome, kind and crazy about her so it’s not long before all thoughts of Mickey come few and far between.
But old habits die-hard. Kate may have started to forget … but has Mickey?
A Love Match Selection
A delicious selection of romantic short stories with sumptuous recipes to match, from the Choc Lit authors.
Perfect as a gift for Christmas or an indulgent treat for yourself!
Authors include: Jane Lovering, Juliet Archer, Margaret James, Henriette Gyland, Christine Stovell, Liz Harris, Christina Courtenay, Sarah Tranter, Amanda James, Linda Mitchelmore, Kate Johnson, Sue Moorcroft, Kathryn Freeman, Janet Gover, Beverley Eikli, Laura E James, Berni Stevens, Alison May, Zana Bell, Angela Britnell, Rhoda Baxter and Jules Wake.
Kisses & Cupcakes
A delicious selection of romantic short stories with sumptuous recipes to match, from the Choc Lit authors.
Perfect as a gift for Christmas or an indulgent treat for yourself!
Authors include: Jane Lovering, Juliet Archer, Margaret James, Henriette Gyland, Christine Stovell, Liz Harris, Sarah Tranter, Linda Mitchelmore, Kathryn Freeman, Janet Gover, Laura E James, Berni Stevens, Alison May, Rhoda Baxter, Clare Chase, Sarah Waights, Melanie Hudson and Evonne Wareham.
18 Stories and recipes!
Truly, Madly, Deeply
From wedding days to special anniversaries, steamy one-night encounters to everlasting loves, Truly, Madly, Deeply takes you on an unforgettable romantic adventure where love really is all you need.
This collection brings together all-new specially selected stories from star authors from the Romantic Novelists’ Association, including international bestsellers Adele Parks, Katie Fforde, Carole Matthews and Miranda Dickinson, and many, many more and is edited by Sue Moorcroft.
The perfect indulgence to curl up with, Truly, Madly, Deeply is the ultimate romantic treat!
The Romaniacs 