Lauri Robinson's Blog

 

Hello!

After purchasing a new computer last year, I’ve been unableto get logged in here, and to be honest, put off taking all the extra stepsneeded to make it happen. Now that I’ve done that, I have a list of updates topost.

Without further ado:

 

The Cowboy’s English Lady is now available in printand ebook!

The Old West and Victorian England collide when cowboy Jakebreaks up Lady Caroline’s wedding—only, to save her honor, he must marry herhimself!

Hitched in a hurry…

To a stranger!

When rancher Jake Simpson hears of his philandering cousin’s upcoming marriageto Lady Caroline Evans, he can’t let it happen: the good-for-nothing groom’sbound to someone else! But storming to London and stopping the wedding leavesLady Caroline in need of a husband…

Honor bound to save her reputation, Jake offers himself—and a ticket toaccompany him back to Texas, where gossip can’t hurt her. It’s supposed to bean arrangement of strict convenience, but Jake didn’t count on findingCaroline’s sweetness quite so charming. Soon he finds himself wondering whetherthis rugged cowboy can win his refined English wife’s heart…

This book is receiving wonderful reviews and will alwayshold a special memory for me because my granddaughter Hayley and I weretraveling to see a concert for her birthday, and she was helping me brainstormthe opening scene of Jake interrupting Caroline’s wedding. We were having sucha wonderful time, laughing and talking, that I was amiss in keeping an eye onthe speedometer, until there were red lights in our review mirror! Thewonderful highway patrol man encouraged us to slow down and have a wonderfulweekend together. Which we did! We had a very memorable time while staying at ahistorical bed and breakfast and attending the concert.

This book is also unique in the fact that Harlequin/Millsand Boon chose to provide it with two titles. In the North American market, itis titled The Cowboy’s English Lady, and in the United Kingdom andInternational markets, the title is The Lady’s Stand-In Groom.

Winning His Manhattan Heiress was released inFebruary. 

Favorite to win…
The heiress’s heart!

Committed bachelor Lord Wesley Wadsworth came to America for one reason: tointroduce his Thoroughbred horses to New York racing circles. He’s not lookingfor a partnership, business or otherwise…until he encounters Manhattan heiressMiss Julia Eastman. Her stables are perfectly suited to house Wesley’s team,and even better, she shares his steadfast aversion to courtship. But when aconvenient marriage is all that can keep Julia’s dreams of becoming thenation’s first female racehorse owner alive, can Wesley really stand by andwatch her wed another?

This is book two in the Redford Dukedom duet, and the LibraryJournal said, “"Robinson (Captivated by His Convenient Duchess) completesher 'Redford Dukedom' duet with this touching Gilded Age romance, a compelling,closed-door, transatlantic love story."

 

Currently, there are a couple of special pricing deals happening:

Diary of a War Bride is now enrolled in KindleUnlimitedand priced free for anyone enrolled in KindleUnlimited!

“One word sums this book up for me;Magnificent! . . . this is right up there with the best warromances I have read . . . Just stunning!” —Chicks, Rogues andScandals

July 1942

Dear diary, despite the war raging around me, I find I can’t stop thinkingabout the American officer, Sergeant Dale Johnson. I’ve never known anyone asbrave, kind and handsome! But I promised myself I wouldn’t care this much abouta man again, especially when he could be transferred at any time. Yet that onlymakes me want to relish our time together. Now fighting my heart feels like thebiggest battle . . .

“An excellent WWII romance that is both sweet and well-researched. This bookwas a delight to read.” —Romantic Parvenu

 

The ebook version of Becoming a Randal, the youngadult story that I wrote with my granddaughters, is on sale for $2.99 through September.

When fourteen-year-old Samantha West and her youngerbrother, Tommy, are placed in a foster home, Sam feels as if she’s been throwninto a Hallmark movie, full of perfect looking people—actors. The only personnot acting, is Spencer Randal, her sixteen-year-old foster brother who hatesher. By way of a broken leg, getting hauled home by the cops, and a hauntedhouse, Sam and Spencer each learn what it truly means to be a Randal—Do yourbest, don’t give up, set goals and work towards them, be a good person, andmake things right whenever you can. However, just when Sam’s life has become asperfect as a Hallmark movie, she and Tommy are returned to their mother, wherenothing has changed. As the cycle of living on the streets returns, Sam decidesit’s time to make things right.

“A must read for all generations!” –Amazon reviewer.

 

Next up, released in March of 2026, will be Daring toDream of the Duke, book 1 in the Brides for Sworn Bachelor’s duet. Book2, still untitled, will be released in 2026, and following that will be a storythat contains a Caribbean Princess. While on vacation in the Caribbean last March,I was inspired to write a story set/or about the Caribbean Sea. While in abookstore, searching for research books, in Puerto Morelos, my 40 year-old-sonmanaged to get himself kicked out of the bookstore. You’ve heard of a bull in achina shop—our family has a Cody in a bookstore! It was quite an adventure, andsomething our family will laugh about for years to come!

Right now, I’m brainstorming the first two books in the newcontract I just signed. They will be another Victorian/Gilded Age duet of books.

Life on the home front continues to be busy with our oldestgranddaughter graduating high school this year, and our youngest granddaughtergraduating kindergarten. Another granddaughter received her driver's license,and the fourth one is looking forward to receiving her permit later this year,and our grandson is busy with both hockey and soccer. Our summer will continueto be busy with trips up north and me trying to find new ways to keep the deerfrom eating my flowers!

Thanks for stopping by and embrace each day, for each onecontains a memory!

Captivated by His Convenient Duchess will be releasedtomorrow, Aug. 20th!

This is the first book in the Redford Dukedom duet, a two-bookseries about brothers, Myles and Wesley Wadsworth. The second book, Winning his Manhattan Heiress, will be released in February 2025.

The duke must marry…

But not for love!

In an accident that killed her parents, Lady Anita was left with a permanentleg injury, and at the mercy of her loathsome uncle. Bartering her to the Dukeof Redford is a new low, so when the duke suggests a convenient marriage, sheseizes the chance to escape.

Myles is determined his new wife won’t distract him from his ducal duties, butthe woman who arrives at his estate is not the meek bride he expects! Societymay have overlooked her, but now his spirited, determined duchess is all Mylescan see!

I’m thrilled that early readers are enjoying Myles and Anita’sstory! Here are a few snippets from Goodreads reviews:

Lauri Robinson's Captivated by His Convenient Duchess isa charming Victorian romance that is simply delightful!

Great story, loved it.

Captivated by His Convenient Duchess is the first book inThe Redford Dukedom series. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it left me with asmile. It was the ultimate feel-good story.

Touched me deeply, especially with Anita doesn't feelthat she matters.

Addictive. A page turner from the first page to the last.I became rapidly engrossed in Myles and Anita's love story.

I’m so very appreciative to everyone who reads one of my books and takes the timeto share their thoughts with others.

Next up will be the second book in this duet in February.After that will be a Victorian/Western hybrid story that is currently with myeditor about a cowboy from Texas who interrupts an English Lady’s wedding inLondon. I just signed a new contract with Harlequin for three more stories. I’mso grateful that they continue to give me the opportunity to write for them!

On the home front, summer has been flying by. Our poorlittle peach tree has so many peaches growing on it that despite my bestefforts to tie up the branches, two broke off. The pear trees are full of fruittoo, but the cherry and plum trees are on an off year, so there won’t be anycherry or plum jelly in the freezer this fall.

A couple of weeks ago, I received a letter for Jury Duty. Thiswas my fourth time receiving notifications to call in weekly, but this was thefirst time my group number was selected to actually report to the courthouse. Itwas an interesting process, starting at eight am, where 38 of us were gatheredto watch an informational video, and then led to a courtroom. There, 21 nameswere called to sit in the jury box. First the judge asked questions of thegroup, and two people were excused due to personal conflicts. Next, both the defenseand prosecuting attorneys asked more questions. Then, the judge was provided alist, and 13 of us were selected to serve on the jury.

It was close to noon, so we were excused for lunch and thetrial began at 1pm. We heard from 6 witnesses that afternoon and were excused around4:30. The following morning, we heard from two witnesses, then listened toclosing arguments. The one alternate juror was excused and the rest of us weresequestered into a jury deliberation room around 12:30.

As a group, we chose a foreman, who did a fabulous job ofmaking sure everyone’s opinion was voiced concerning the two charges againstthe defendant. There were detailed conversations concerning the evidence thathad been presented, etc., and around 4pm that afternoon, we submitted ourverdict.

All in all, it was a very interesting process that I felthonored to be a part of.

I hope you all have had a wonderful summer, and remember tobe the reason someone smiles today!

 

A Dance with her Forbidden Officer and A Diary of a War Bride are both available in audio book format. They can be purchased individuallyand in a duet that will also be released on March 26th as an ebook. The narratorsdid a fabulous job on both of these stories. I thank them and applaud theirtalent. 

 

A Dance with her Forbidden Officer and A Diary of a War Bride

Harlequin Historical bringsyou two heart-racing World War II stories in one collection. Experience theepic love stories of two officers and the women they fall for, where everystolen moment together counts! 

Dance With Her Forbidden Officer 
 
Nurse Wendy Smith promised her mother she’d see the world, starting withbeautiful Hawaii. Her promise to herself – to never depend on a man – is harderto keep when Navy Officer K.T. McAllister jitterbugs into her life. Then PearlHarbor is attacked and, as Wendy nurses injured K.T., she learns he too haspromises to people back home. Yet as K.T. grows stronger, so do her feelings,and her longing for the forbidden… 
  

Diary of a War Bride 
 
July 1942 
Dear Diary, despite the war raging around me I find Ican’t stop thinking about the American officer, Sergeant Dale Johnson. I’venever known anyone as brave, kind and handsome! But I promised myself Iwouldn’t care this much about a man again, and especially when he could betransferred at any time. Yet that only makes me want to relish our timetogether. Now, fighting my heart feels like the biggest battle… 

 

I want to give a quick shout out toa great new book site. Shepard.com 

This is a fun and comprehensiveplace to get book recommendations. Check it out when you have a chance. I’ve posteda list of books that I think make great book club reads.   

 

Coming soon:

A Courtship to Fool Manhattan will be released on May 21st.

A sweet and satisfying fake relationship story set in theGilded Age 

A pretend courtship… 

To prevent a marriage! 

At his sister’s society wedding, Lincoln Dryer finds himself paired up withheiress Victoria Biggs. Tired of being matchmade, Lincoln is surprised to learnVictoria feels the same. So they agree to pretend to be a couple! Though heenjoys Victoria’s refreshing company, Lincoln’s seen the heartache love cancause… Yet while their charade fools Manhattan, how long can Lincoln foolhimself into believing he can let Victoria go when the wedding party’sover? 

 

Captivated by his Convenient Duchesses (The Redford Dukedom)will be released on August 20th.

From Victorian England to Gilded AgeAmerica, two brothers are rising to the challenge of The Redford Dukedom. Enjoy the first installment of this captivating new duet.

The duke must marry…

But not for love!

In an accident that killed her parents, Lady Anita was left with a permanentleg injury, and at the mercy of her loathsome uncle. Bartering her to the Dukeof Redford is a new low, so when the duke suggests a convenientmarriage, she seizes the chance to escape.

Myles is determined his new wife won’t distract him from his ducal duties, butthe woman who arrives at his estate is not the meek bride he expects! Societymay have overlooked her, but now his spirited, determined duchess is all Mylescan see!  

 

The second book in this duet is about the younger brotherWesley Wadsworth who travels to the United States to promote the Redford thoroughbredrace horses, and encounters Julia Eastman, a race horse owner herself.  This manuscript is currently going through theediting process.

I've just recently began working on another Victorian/Western story.

On the home front note..I’m happy to say that the five chickens who moved in withus, coop and all, when our son was selling his house last fall (and hasn’t yetbuilt a place for them at his new house) made it though the winter just fine.Besides a light and heated water tank, they’ve had heating pads in their nestingboxes to keep the eggs from freezing. I’d never had chickens before, and haveenjoyed these hens very much. On nice days, I let them out to roam the yard,and all I have to do is call Ruby (the leader of the pack) and they all comerunning when it’s time to go back into their pen/coop.

Animals of all kinds sure do touch our hearts.    

Cheers! 

Lauri

 

I have several to tell you about!

An Unlikely Match for the Governess will be released on November28th. My husband told me that I must have enjoyed writing this book, becauseevery time he saw me working on it, I was smiling. He was right. Creating Lukeand Aislinn’s story was very fun.

The American West meets VictorianEngland in this transatlantic romance

The most unlikely match might be the best fit!

After the young twins she cares for are orphaned, their governess, Aislinn,will do anything to stay with them. So when their maverick uncle—aristocratturned rancher—Luke returns to England determined to gain guardianship, sheproposes a convenient marriage! As an unexpected connection develops betweenthem, Aislinn begins to long for a real future with Luke. But his home is inMontana… Could it be hers, too? 

 

A Gilded Age Christmas was released in October! This is ananthology of Christmas time stories that includes The Railroad Barron’s MistletoeBride. An Amazon reviewer had this to say about the story: Lauri Robinson's historical romances never fail to hit thespot and The Railroad Baron's Mistletoe Bride is a terrific example of herstorytelling prowess. Enchanting, emotional and captivating, this wonderfultale of second chances, healing from the past and love lost and found is afirst-rate historical novella readers will not be able to resist. 

Two festive romances set in the glamorous Gilded Age

Two short romances celebrate a Gilded Age Christmas!

In Amanda McCabe’s A Convenient Winter Wedding: marrying Connor O’Neill is about survival for penniless heiress May Van Der Berg. The distant self-made millionaire is far from the passionate husband she’d once dreamed of…except for that scorching kiss! In Lauri Robinson’s The Railroad Baron's Mistletoe Bride: after years of estrangement, romance blooms when Kurt invites store clerk Harper and their shared niece to spend Christmas at his mansion. But are they just a family for the holidays?

 

Next up will be A Dance with her Forbidden Officer releasing in February. For this book, I stepped back into WW2,when the war began for America at Pearl Harbor. Having visited the museum duringmy visit to Hawaii was very helpful, but putting characters into the events ofthat day was also heart-wrenching. The costs of war should never be forgotten.Giving Wendy and K.T. a happy-ever-after ending was paramount.

A forbidden romance set during WWII

He danced her off her feet, now she can’t stop falling

Nurse Wendy Smith promised her mother she’d see the world, starting withbeautiful Hawaii. Her promise to herself—to never depend on a man—is harder tokeep when navy officer K.T. McAllister jitterbugs into her life. Then PearlHarbor is attacked and, as Wendy nurses an injured K.T., she learns he too haspromises to people back home. Yet as K.T. grows stronger, so do her feelings,and her longing for the forbidden… 

I’m also so excited that in February A Dance with her Forbidden Officer AND Diary of a War Bride will both be released in audio! The two willbe available individually, but also as an audio duet!

Then, coming in May, will be A Courtship to Fool Manhattan.In this book, I returned to the fascinating Gilded Age and a high-societywedding. I don't have any cover art yet, but the Harlequin art team is sure to do an amazing job with this one too!

A sweet and satisfying fake relationship story set in theGilded Age 

A pretend courtship… 

To prevent a marriage! 

At his sister’s society wedding, Lincoln Dryer finds himself paired up withheiress Victoria Biggs. Tired of being matchmade, Lincoln is surprised to learnVictoria feels the same. So they agree to pretend to be a couple! Though heenjoys Victoria’s refreshing company, Lincoln’s seen the heartache love cancause… Yet while their charade fools Manhattan, how long can Lincoln foolhimself into believing he can let Victoria go when the wedding party’s over?

 

And yet another story, Captivated by his Convenient Duchesswill be released in August. I just sent this book off to my editor last week,so don’t have the official blurb, but it’s set in Victorian England wherea marriage of convenience becomes a love match.  This will be the first book in the duet “TheRedford Dukedom’ about two brothers raising English Thoroughbred horses and thewomen who steal their hearts.

I will now start writing the second brother’s story. Its setin Manhattan where he’d travel to from England to expand the success of Redfordrace horses and meets a woman with a horse who could very well beat his prized horse at the BelmontStakes race.  

Life has also been very busy on the home front. A new roof,siding, windows, and doors took up a lot of time, and work, but it’s all donenow. As is a new roof on the sauna. We also lost a couple of trees in a storm,but the work of cleaning them up means the woodshed is full of wood to provide cozy winter firesin the wood stove. And I’m happy to say that I’ve gotten a good start onChristmas shopping. Life truly is good and full of blessings. I include each of you reading this in my blessings. Thank you so much for your continued support! 

Keep smiling! You’re worth it!

 

Falling for His Pretend Countess will be released on April25th.

A Victorian romance full of mystery andexcitement 

An intriguing encounter…
with the lady next door

Henry, Earl of Beaufort, was London’s most eligible bachelor. Only now someoneis trying to frame him for murder! He finds an unexpected ally in hisenchanting neighbor, Suzanne, who, after fleeing the American Civil War, alsofinds herself on the fringes of society. She agrees to help prove hisinnocence, and a fake engagement provides the perfect cover. Until his realfeelings threaten their charade… 

 

This is the third book in the Southern Bells in London series.The series is based on three friends who ended up in London after the Civil Warbroke out in America.  Early reviewers for this bookare saying:

If you love a well-written, engaging, emotional romancethen you’ll enjoy this one. —Happily Every Romance, Marsha.

I devour everything this author writes, and I especiallylove this series. –Goodreads reviewer.

This is one I have recommended to all my friends. –Bookbubreviewer.

 

The Railroad Baron’s Mistletoe Bride will be my next storyreleased, in October. It is one of the two novellas in A Gilded Age Christmas.

Two festive romances set in theglamorous Gilded Age

Two short romances

Celebrate a Gilded Age Christmas!

In Amanda McCabe’s A Convenient WinterWedding: marrying Connor O’Neill is about survival for penniless heiressMay Van Der Berg. The distant self-made millionaire is far from the passionatehusband she’d once dreamed of…except for that scorchingkiss! In Lauri Robinson’s The RailroadBaron's Mistletoe Bride: after years of estrangement, romance bloomswhen Kurt invites store clerk Harper and their shared niece to spend Christmasat his mansion. But are they just a family for the holidays? 

And following that will be An Unlikely Match for theGoverness coming in November.

 

 

Winter is hanging on for us here in Minnesota. We woke up tosnow, lots of snow, over five inches has fallen so far, but that’s okay. We neededa day to relax. Two grandchildren spent the night on Friday, and we had a wonderfulfun time.

Avery, our youngest granddaughter is three and full ofherself. The other day, she asked, “Papa, do you want to play eye-spy with mylittle eye.”

He replied, “Sure.”

She said, “I spy something with my little eye that’s orange.”

He glanced around the living room and said, “I don’t seeanything orange.”

She said, “An orange pushup! They are in the freezer. I’llshow you!”

Yes, that’s one of her favorite foods.

 

Every day is a blessing. Enjoy each one!

 

 

Thanks to a special sale from my publisher, Winning the Mail Order Bride sat at the #1 spot on Amazon’s American Historical Romance Books list for over a week. Thank you so much to everyone who purchased a copy in order to make this happen. It’s still on sale, but I don’t know for how much longer. It is always exciting to see that red best seller tag. This is one of the book in the Mail Order Brides of Oak Grove series, which will always be one of my favorite series. I enjoy writing stores set in various historical eras, but westerns will forever be my favorite.

 

This week is the release for my 50th book from Harlequin. The Making of His Marchioness comes out on January 24th.  Each and every book has been a journey that I’ve cherished, and owe so much credit to my amazing editor. Her insight and support have been invaluable. 

The blurb for this book: 

She trusted him with her life…

But what about her heart?

After the American Civil War propels widow Clara and her daughter to England, they’re given refuge by the enigmatic Marquess of Clairmount. Being the damsel in distress doesn’t come easy to independent Clara, so after finding his estate in disarray, she seizes her chance to help him. As she plays the role of marchioness, her attraction to the guarded marquess is bittersweet, as this Cinderella knows she doesn’t belong in his aristocratic world… 

The Making of His Marchioness is the second book in the Southern Belles in London series. The third book, Falling for his Pretend Countess will be released in April.

A Christmas story set during the Gilded Era, The Railroad Baron’s Mistletoe Bride will be released later this year, and I’m currently working on another Victorian Era story in which the hero is a cowboy from Montana.

Things have been busy here at home. The holidays were wonderful, as were the three family birthdays that are tucked in December and January. We’ve also had snow, snow, and snow. It seems as if every day has included shoveling, using the snow blower, and plowing. We’ve also been replacing windows in our house. One was defected and the new one arrived the first part of January, so yes, that’s when it was replaced. They are all in now, and the new trim and window sills are all stained.

With the snow so deep, we’ve been putting out feed for the wild critters. Our
youngest granddaughter loves seeing the birds, deer, and other critters, including the wild turkeys that found their way onto the patio.

Sending blessings for a wonderful 2023 to all of you!

The Captain’s Christmas Homecoming will be released on October 25, 2022.

Can real life compare…

To the love in their letters?

When Emma first used a pseudonym to write to Captain George Weston on the front line, it was because she felt responsible for his broken engagement. Yet his letters became a light in the darkest hours, and she shared more of her desires than she ever dared before, never imagining they’d actually meet. Now that he’s home for Christmas, she longs to see him, but that means revealing who she really is… 

 

I always love writing Christmas story, but this one was exceptionally wonderful. Set during WW1, giving Captain George Weston a special Christmas upon his return home was very heartwarming. I also loved Emma. She has such a caring heart.

 

I’m also excited to say that the next two books in the Southern Belles in London series are completed. These books follow The Return of His Promised Duchess. 

The Making of His Marchioness will be released on January 24, 2023

Falling for His Pretend Countess will be released on April 25.

I enjoy writing connected books and this series about three friends from the USA who moved to London during the American Civil War and married titled men kept me on my toes.

I’m excited to start the next book, which will be another Christmas story set during the gilded era in the United States.

We’ve had a busy summer on the home front with trips up north, celebrations, reunions and sporting events. Feel free to find me on Facebook for pictures and updates.

Enjoy every moment, life is so good!

Cheers!  

I’m so in love with this cover! The Return of his Promised Duchess will be released in May and was a very fun story to write.

Escape to the ballrooms of Victorian England in this emotional story.

The duke’s Southern belle…

Causing a stir in society!

Committed bachelor Andrew, Duke of Mansfield, is content to believe the lady he’s been betrothed to since childhood will never return. But when the American Civil War drives Annabelle from her life in Virginia to England, Andrew finds himself reluctantly captivated by her! Luckily, she is as unwilling to wed as he is—yet when inhibitions are lowered at a masked ball, Andrew’s intrigued to know the real Annabelle…

 

 

Many years ago, I took a trip to Georgia along with my mother and two nieces. While there, we visited several historical sites, including a plantation where the original owner had sent his two daughters to England to keep them safe when the American Civil War had broken out.

I used that as the basis of this story, and am now working on two more books that are tied to this one. The heroines of each of those books are friends of Annabelle and also make their journeys to England. Those books will be released in 2023.

I’m excited to say my WW1 book is officially done! The Captain’s Christmas Homecoming will be released in October 2022!

The other exciting thing is that SPRING is here! It is so lovely to have warmer and longer days! I’m itching to get some spring yard work completed, but we still have several large mounds of snow in our yard, so I must be patient. We have hauled out the patio furniture and put away the rest of the Christmas decorations that had been frozen in the ground. I do appreciate how Minnesota really gives us all four seasons.

Stay happy and well, and keep your spirits up!  

 

The wonderful advertising department at Melange Books has put Becoming a Randal on sale for $2.99 until it’s release date of February 15!

The folks at Melange and their YA division, Fire and Ice, have been wonderful to work with through the entire process of publishing this book. 

When fourteen-year-old Samantha West and her younger brother, Tommy, are placed in a foster home, Sam feels as if she’s been thrown into a Hallmark movie, full of perfect looking people—actors. The only person not acting, is Spencer Randal, her sixteen-year-old foster brother who hates her. By way of a broken leg, getting hauled home by the cops, and a haunted house, Sam and Spencer each learn what it truly means to be a Randal—Do your best, don’t give up, set goals and work towards them, be a good person, and make things right whenever you can. However, just when Sam’s life has become as perfect as a Hallmark movie, she and Tommy are returned to their mother, where nothing has changed. As the cycle of living on the streets returns, Sam decides it’s time to make things right.

 

The creation of this book came about when I’d received author copies of one of my Harlequin books, and because they are targeted for audience over 18, my granddaughters asked when I was going to write a book that they could read. I told them that they would have to help me, and they instantly agreed. We plotted out a story, and spent a lot of time discussing characters and what sort of conflicts they would need to overcome to create a happy ending. That was important to both of them. They are both avid readers and we talked about books they liked and disliked all because of the endings. Once we had an outline, we began writing on a shared Google Doc, and when in person, we made additional notes. 

These are a couple of pictures of Hayley’s notes as we wrote.

Once the story was completed, I sent it off to a beta reader, but then, must admit, that I’d set it aside for a few months because I had other deadlines. With urging from the girls, I then looked into YA publishers, and after a discussion with Nancy at Melange, sent it off to them. We were all excited when Fire and Ice asked to contract it, and the girls were very excited when I told them that all three of our names would be listed as the authors!

Both girls helped through the editing process, and their mother, my daughter-in-law, read the story at that time. She sent a text stating that she was crying during the last couple of chapters, and my two-year-old granddaughter patted her hand, saying, “It’s okay, Mommy, here, I give you kisses.”

This has truly been an amazing journey to share with Isabelle and Hayley and we all hope that readers of all ages enjoy the story.

Buy links for the book:

Books to read: https://books2read.com/u/4NylaY

Amazon ebook-https://amzn.to/3ANQuHl

Amazon print-https://amzn.to/3KVSulx

Nook Press-https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becoming-a-randal-lauri-robinson/1140947512?ean=2940160970073

Kobo-https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/becoming-a-randal

Apple itunes-https://books.apple.com/us/book/becoming-a-randal/id1607704452?ls=1

  

Life is a journey. Enjoy each moment.

 

The second book in the Osterlund Saga, The Heiress and the Baby Boom is now available!

From high school enemiesTo shotgun wedding!

Growing up, heiress Randi Osterlund found the only person who didn’t care who her parents were was penniless Jason Heim—until a bitter exchange left bad blood between them. Now, years later, Randi needs Jason’s land for a business venture, but the self-made man refuses to sell. There was always something burning between them, and when their arguing turns into one unforgettable night, the consequences risk adding to the ’50s baby boom!

 

I love this cover so much, especially the red dress.

Early reviewers have this to say about the story:

“This superb sequel to the first book, “Marriage or Ruin for the Heiress,” exhibits all of the problems and emotions of a couple with hidden true love. You will cry, laugh, and worry, and celebrate as you read this book.”

“I’ve reviewed several books by Lauri Robison and I don’t recall ever being disappointed. The streak continues.”

“An entertaining second chance romance.”

 

Next up from Harlequin will be The Return of His Promised Duchess in May 2022

Blurb:

Escape to the ballrooms of Victorian England in this emotional story.
The duke’s Southern belle…
Causing a stir in society!

Committed bachelor Andrew, Duke of Mansfield, is content to believe the lady he’s been betrothed to since childhood will never return. But when the American Civil War drives Annabelle from her life in Virginia to England, Andrew finds himself reluctantly captivated by her! Luckily, she is as unwilling to wed as he is—yet when inhibitions are lowered at a masked ball, Andrew’s intrigued to know the real Annabelle…

 

And I’m very excited to share the cover art for the story that I wrote with two of my granddaughters!

Becoming a Randal will be released in mid-February. 

When fourteen-year-old Samantha West and her younger brother, Tommy, are placed in a foster home, Sam feels as if she’s been thrown into a Hallmark movie, full of perfect looking people—actors. The only person not acting, is Spencer Randal, her sixteen-year-old foster brother who hates her. By way of a broken leg, getting hauled home by the cops, and a haunted house, Sam and Spencer each learn what it truly means to be a Randal—Do your best, don’t give up, set goals and work towards them, be a good person, and make things right whenever you can.

However, just when Sam’s life has become as perfect as a Hallmark movie, she and Tommy are returned to their mother, where nothing has changed. As the cycle of living on the streets returns, Sam decides it’s time to make things right.

Writing and having this story published has been such a fun journey to take with my granddaughters.

 

I hope you have all enjoyed the first month of 2022. It’s been cold here, the temp never got above 0 today, but it did warm up considering it was -17 when I woke up this morning. That means a fire is going in the sauna house for a thorough warm up for those who had to work outside today.

Thank you all for your support and interest in my writing.

Stay well, and kind.