laura mills
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Laura Mills is an award-winning author of historical romance, honored with the Gold Medal from the Global Ebook Awards for A Brother’s Promise. Known for bringing characters to life through vivid sensory details, her immersive narratives have earned praise from Readers’ Favorite.
Reviewer PikashoDeka noted, “This is the kind of slow-burn storytelling that I love,” while fellow reviewer Grant Leishman added, “What I appreciated most was the wonderfully descriptive passages, which transport readers back to those orange groves, the clean, crisp air, and even the scent of the ripening fruit.” Laura has written six novels to date; her latest release marks the first book in a captivating new standalone series. |
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Anya's SongIn a land that demands they be enemies, love is the ultimate risk.
Anya Redding suffered a heartbreaking event that left her with an orange grove and a brother who only cares about drinking and gambling. She convinces her brother to hire an extra hand for the harvest season, and from the moment he arrives, her very life is dependent upon him for her survival.
Joseph Powell has been labeled a drifter, a savage and a wretched Indian, but he’s none of those things. He’s a man on a journey to the land his family has lived on for generations. Torn between the white world of his father and the Shoshone world of his mother, he finds peace on his solitary travels with his wild mustang, until he rescues a young woman who needs his protection. Together, can these two strangers persevere when they unknowingly challenge an unexpected threat? |
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find your way backA SIMMERING LOVE THAT IGNITES AFTER EIGHT LONG YEARS.
Leah Davis once dreamed of marrying her sweetheart and starting a family, but he never returned. She owes her solitude to his broken promise. Now, with nothing left to lose, she embarks on a voyage with her father to the Alaskan wilderness.
Michael Keenan has made his home in that same unforgiving land, driven there by the necessity of raising a child alone. His only regret is the woman he left behind. When fate throws them together in Sitka, fire smolders beneath the ash of their resentment. But as old wounds reopen, they must decide: can they forgive the past, or will the secrets that kept them apart destroy their second chance? |
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A sunflower harvestA WIDOW WITH A SECRET PLAN.
A SHERIFF WITH A SPOTLESS REPUTATION. ONE DARING PROPOSAL. Devastated by the loss of her husband, Rachel Martin faces a grim future as a widow with an unborn child. Desperate to provide a father for her baby, she travels to Kingman with a scandalous plan: propose marriage to an eligible man. But in an era where women do not propose, Rachel must risk her status for the sake of her child.
Levi Ramsey is the lawman of Kingman, content in his daily routine, until a young widow arrives at his ranch. He’s drawn to her and is more than willing to help her, but he needs to follow his heart. As Levi fights his growing feelings for the widow who sought only his protection, a new tragedy threatens to destroy their fragile arrangement before duty yields to desire. |
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a brother's promiseBOUND BY A DYING WISH,
TRAPPED BY A LIVING PASSION. Caroline Bradley’s dreams of having a family are shattered when she loses her husband to a horrific accident. On his deathbed, he’d written her a letter, pleading with her in a shocking request. Now she’s torn between honoring her late husband’s wishes and her most secret feelings.
Elijah Bradley had one goal in mind—improve his ranch with the innovative plan to raise bison along with the cattle he and his brother once herded. His brother’s death changes everything. All his plans are gone, leaving him only with the promise he made to his dying brother. When duty collides with desire they must choose: honor a sacred oath or risk everything for a love that defies convention. |
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mail order husbandA DESPERATE AD.
A RECKLESS REPLY. A CHANCE AT LOVE. Since the death of her parents, Susan Rhinehart is more determined than ever to keep the family farm going, except she needs help. A strong man to do the heavy lifting would make things easier, but without any local prospects, is she willing to advertise for a husband?
Unsatisfied working as a bookkeeper, Jesse Irvine is longing for a significant change in his life. On impulse he responds to an ad for a mail order husband, one who’s willing to provide a helping hand on a small farm. But when a heart-wrenching past closes in, can a marriage built on necessity survive long enough to become one built on love? |
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my forbidden mentorSHE RODE TO WIN. HE STUMBLED ON THE TRUTH.
In 1820 Richmond, where the Jockey Club’s rigid rules forbid women from racing, Melissa Howard has disguised herself and sits upon her gelding, impatiently waiting for the bell to ring. Her lifelong dream is to race thoroughbreds. She’s been meticulous with her plans and is confident that she won’t be noticed, but she is… John Blackburn is a renowned horse trainer in Richmond with the innate ability to spot talented riders. So when an unknown jockey almost beats his horse, he makes a point to meet the man. Their meeting is anything but ordinary. With scandal certain to follow, will John bet his reputation on a woman who broke every rule to pursue her dream? |