New Release!

Marriage or Ruin for the Heiress is now available, and I’m thrilled with the reviews that are coming in for this book.

 A few of them include:

“The first book in the Osterlund Saga series was a story I was not putting down until I was finished. Recommend, and I want to read the next book.”

“I found this book and enjoyable and interesting read with characters I could relate to. Jolie had been from a wealthy family that had fallen on hard times. I found myself admiring her spirit and determination to protect her family. She was a woman who overcame prejudice to become a business woman at a time when women were expected to work only in the home.”

“A well written historical romance with strong realistic characters and an entertaining story line. The author does a fantastic job developing the story and painting her scenes beautifully. She brings tons of humor, adds in the growing relationship and romance and you have a wonderful story.”  

“Loved and recommend this book.”

“This book was so fantastic and I laughed out loud at a lot of the shenanigans going on.”  

“One scene stands out – the marriage run. I thought it was hilarious.”

“Lauri writes where you have to finish the next chapter (or two or three) before falling asleep.”  

“The dialog is snappy, the scenes are funny and the story is fantastic.”

If you are interested in becoming an early reviewer, please email Lauri . Robinson @ gmail.com or private message me on facebook.

 

The second book in the saga, The Heiress and the Baby Boom will be released on January 25! I LOVE her red dress!  

From high school enemies To 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!

 

 

 

As 2021 comes to an end, I’d like to wish each and every one of you a very happy and prosperous new year.

We will be hosting in 2022 with a family bonfire, even though it looks like the weather will be far below freezing (my phone tells me it will be -7). It’s become a tradition, so we’ll be bundled up, have plenty of warm drinks and mingle inside once the fire dies down.

From all of us to all of you, Cheers to 2022!

Merry Christmas

 

Choir programs, band concerts, and Christmas plays have all been a part of the countdown to Christmas for our family. Each one has been wonderful, as has been the candy and cookie making, shopping and gift wrapping. However, fifteen years ago today we were blessed with the best Christmas present ever—the birth of our first grandchild, Isabelle. Her birthday started out with her passing her driver’s education permit test this morning, followed by a celebration for lunch at her favorite restaurant, and then a shopping trip to spend some of her birthday money.

Isabelle is truly an amazing young lady, and I credit her for the first book in my Osterlund Saga. You can read more about that on the Mills and Boon Blog, but ultimately, a couple of years ago she had read a book set during the ‘dirty thirties’ and loaned it to me afterwards. It was an excellent book about a thirteen-year-old during the depression and the two of us had a great discussion about the story.

Isabelle and her sister, Hayley, are both avid readers and were always asking when I was going to write a book that they could read. In 2020, when the pandemic restrictions closed schools, the three of us wrote one together, and we are all excited that Becoming a Randal will be released in 2022 through the Fire and Ice, Young Adult Line of Melange Books.  

The Osterlund Saga is now available for pre-orders, with actual release dates being December 28, 2021 for Marriage or Ruin for the Heiress and January 25, 2022 for The Heiress and the Baby Boom. 

Creating books set in the 1930’s and the 1950’s was a lot of fun, as was the ability to write from generation to generation of the same family.

And that—family—is what Christmas is all about. All of us being together as we count our blessings and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Our family tradition is to open gifts from each other on Christmas Eve, so that will fill our day tomorrow and then we’ll gather again on Christmas Day for more fun, food, and laughter, and of course to hear what Santa Claus left under the trees while everyone was sleeping.

Our youngest granddaughter is two and she’s not so sure about a guy who hides from people and sneaks in their houses to leave presents for kids, but I’m sure she’ll be full of excitement when she tells us what he left for her!

As I count my blessings, each and every person who has read my books is included. You are the reason I write them, so thank you. You are my wishes come true.

Merry Christmas!