Lauren Connolly – författare

When fire meets ice cream, will passion turn into a melted mess or dessert flambé?Quinn Byrne is rare even among fire elementals, with her powers hard-wired into her arousal. She can’t touch herself without setting the sheets ablaze. With an incendiary sex drive, Quinn’s dating life is dryer than the desert that surrounds her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. She’d give anything to have a normal romantic relationship. But she knows one thing for sure: human men are out of the question. No exceptions. Not even if the guy is trying to woo her with delicious ice cream.August Nord is new to town, building a business that involves things staying cold. His whole life has been one, long icy stretch, until a fiery redhead saunters into his ice cream shop. Quinn is the hottest accountant he’s ever met, and a small business owner would be dense not to hire a professional to review their finances, right?As the two approach their attraction with wary steps, the sparks flying between them are all too real. Will the flames feed their burning desire or melt their chance of a happily ever after?

'Made me laugh, cry, smile, and everything in between . . . a heartwarming story of healing and finding love when you least expect it' - Jo Segura, USA Today bestselling author of Raiders of the Lost Heart In this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.Maddie Sanderson would do anything to honour her brother's final wishes, but she did not sign up to partner with Josh's best friend, Dominic Perry.Tasked with spreading Josh's ashes over eight destinations - places that he never got to visit before he died - Maddie is forced to work with the man that broke her heart. Embarking on a series of farewell trips together isn't what either of them had in mind, but with a letter from Josh at each location, neither of them has a choice.Alone together for the first time in years, Maddie and Dom can't deny their chemistry. But as sparks fly and old wounds reopen, will saying goodbye to the man they both loved be enough to bring them back together . . . ?Readers love P.S. I Hate You . . . 'Simply incredible . . . an absolutely perfect mix of emotional and romantic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a fantastic, moving, special book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this so much!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A great read with heartbreaking undertones and a hot romance at its core' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I haven't devoured a book like this in so long' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A story like this one does not come around very often' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Life-changing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You NEED to read this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

With her brother’s grumpy best friend—and her longtime nemesis—as Beth’s flight instructor, her pilot lessons could be a plane disaster or their first-class ticket to forever.Mayday. Mayday. Engine failure.When flying with George Bunsen, the last thing Beth Lundberg wants is to be horny in the cockpit. But when her first ride-along dives toward disaster, the perpetually stoic George is forced to execute a skillful emergency landing, and Beth is horrified to find herself with an adrenaline-fueled crush on the pilot. She’s even more shocked when her brother’s best friend offers her discounted flight lessons—possibly out of guilt for almost killing them.And despite George’s annoying habit of departing any room the moment Beth enters, she really wants to accept. No matter that it’s an egregiously expensive hobby, or that her waitressing wages go right toward her mother’s medical bills, or that she’s already in debt up to her eyebrows. Flying is Beth’s dream, and she could use her private license to earn real money.The more time they spend navigating the sky, the more the turbulence between George and Beth dissipates. But Beth has seen the burning wreckage that comes from mixing business with pleasure—plus, she’s been keeping a secret that, once revealed, will send all her relationships into a tailspin. Can she really take a risk on romance when her pilot career isn’t even off the ground?

In this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.Maddie Sanderson would be proud to honor her older brother’s dying wish, that she scatters his ashes over eight destinations that the adventurous 29-year-old never got to visit before he died from cancer. But in his will, Josh assigned her an impossible partner to help complete the mission—Dominic Perry. Seriously, if Maddie weren’t already at his funeral, she would have killed him for this.Sure, Dom was Josh’s life-long best friend. He’s also the infuriating man who broke Maddie’s heart back when she was naïve enough to give it to him. But since Dom insists on following the rules and Josh didn’t leave much room for Maddie to argue the matter, they embark together on a series of farewell trips that span thousands of miles, exploring new places and revisiting their complicated history along the way.After a snowstorm leads to a shared bed, Maddie starts to wonder if her brother might be matchmaking from the grave. But when grief also reopens old wounds between them, Maddie will need more than Josh’s ghostly guidance to trust Dom again.

This book is a survey of world history that explores diverse women’s and gender history at the secondary reading level. With sample lesson plans and teaching activities, this guide aligns with curriculum and content already taught in secondary schools.The book spans prehistory to the end of the 20th century, highlighting the lives of women in every region of the world, elite rulers and peasant women, as well as queer, trans, and non-binary people where known and relevant. The text is packed with primary source visuals to enhance student comprehension and make connections between the text and the real women who lived these stories. Each chapter concludes with an inquiry-based lesson plan for students and teachers to use that explores primary source material surrounding a compelling question, which is best practice according to the National Council for the Social Studies. The book also includes teacher guides on how to teach with the lesson plans, introductory activities, and teacher tips.This is a key resource for secondary social studies teachers to integrate women’s and gender history into their current World History curriculum.

This book is a survey of world history that explores diverse women’s and gender history at the secondary reading level. With sample lesson plans and teaching activities, this guide aligns with curriculum and content already taught in secondary schools.The book spans prehistory to the end of the 20th century, highlighting the lives of women in every region of the world, elite rulers and peasant women, as well as queer, trans, and non-binary people where known and relevant. The text is packed with primary source visuals to enhance student comprehension and make connections between the text and the real women who lived these stories. Each chapter concludes with an inquiry-based lesson plan for students and teachers to use that explores primary source material surrounding a compelling question, which is best practice according to the National Council for the Social Studies. The book also includes teacher guides on how to teach with the lesson plans, introductory activities, and teacher tips.This is a key resource for secondary social studies teachers to integrate women’s and gender history into their current World History curriculum.

'A hilarious, charming love story with so much heart . . . Nobody writes heartfelt romcoms like Lauren' - Julie Olivia, bestselling author of If It Makes You Happy With her brother's grumpy best friend - and her long-time nemesis - as Beth's flight instructor, will her pilot lessons be a plane disaster or their first-class ticket to forever?Mayday. Mayday. Engine failure.The last thing Beth Lundberg needs is feelings for her brother's best friend. But when he's forced to execute an emergency plane landing during her first ever ride-along, she's horrified to find herself with an adrenaline-fueled crush on George Bunsen.Beth is even more shocked when George offers her discounted flight lessons. And, despite George's annoying habit of departing any room the moment Beth enters, she really wants to accept - flying is Beth's dream, even if she can't afford it.The more time they spend navigating the sky, the more the turbulence between George and Beth dissipates. But Beth has seen the burning wreckage that comes from mixing business with pleasure. Can she really take that risk when her pilot career isn't even off the ground?Readers adore Love in Plane Sight!'I absolutely loved this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A perfect blend of hard-hitting topics, a swoony romance, and goofy sibling moments - ideal for everyone who loves Abby Jimenez!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me smiling all the way through my read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'George and Beth were everything 😭😭' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny and full of life . . . Can we also talk about the chemistry and teasing between the characters? LOVED IT' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Lauren Connolly is an absolute powerhouse. I absolutely adored this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She would do anything for the ones she loves. Even marry a stranger.Luna Lamont has a few short months to find a husband or else she loses out on a surprise inheritance. Content living life as an independent woman, she’s ready to give up the cash, even if that means her deadbeat father gets the windfall instead. But when Luna realizes the money could finally mean her twin brother’s freedom, she’s forced to consider the benefits of rushed matrimony. Only, what kind of man would marry a bitter self-defense coach who only wants to use him for a payout?Maybe a salesman with a secret crush is up for the job...Charlie Keller falls for Luna within five minutes of meeting her. Literally. His body inevitably malfunctions when she’s nearby. He first encounters the intimidatingly attractive woman on a boat a moment before he falls overboard. The next time they’re in a room together, he dumps a pot of coffee on himself. After an accidental boob punch, Charlie knows he’ll be lucky if Luna is willing to come within fifty feet of him if she doesn’t have to. But they're in the same wedding party, so Charlie hopes he can get through the ceremony without further embarrassment.Imagine his surprise when the woman who has every reason to keep her distance proposes a marriage of their own.

Her first hate and first love are back in town. Things are about to get heated…Cat Byrne seems sweet, but she’s hiding a volcanic temper. Her anger-fueled fire magic can melt tires off cars. Then her ex-best friend moves back to town, and the guy keeps popping up in inconvenient places, making sure she’s running at a constant simmer.Rafael Aguado hopes to calm the waters between him and Cat, but that’s hard to do when she’d rather see him boil alive. Maybe the water elemental could cool her off with time, but he has romantic competition. Rafael lost Cat to a handsome earth elemental years ago, and he refuses to let his rival win again. Even if it means kissing the hell out of the magical man to throw him off balance.Aspen Baumann’s last relationship taught him an important lesson: never settle for less. Determined to have both the people he wants in his bed, the earth elemental attempts to regrow the bond between the estranged pair–with him rooted directly in the middle.Hopefully, enough indecently steamy encounters can wash away past mistakes…You'll be burning for this hot paranormal "why choose" romance where scenes are spicy, swords cross, and all parties get a happily-ever-after!

Ava Bellerose isn't looking for love. As a powerful witch, she channels her healing magic through men—but that doesn’t mean she’s interested in dating any of them.By day, she’s a quiet college librarian; by night, she’s the elusive, masked performer Pearl at The Jewelry Box, where every sultry dance fills her with magic. One man, however, is determined to get closer.Sammy Reyes can’t stop thinking about Ava. He first spots her at a construction site, instantly recognizing her by her unforgettable curves and lips. Despite Ava’s icy dismissal and the promise of keeping her secret identity safe, Sammy is intrigued. As a water elemental, he’s used to charming people, but Ava isn’t impressed by his money or his allure.Sammy is determined to break through her walls and show her that he’s more than just a source of magic. But when his pursuit of her starts to uncover deep vulnerabilities, Ava’s carefully guarded double life threatens to unravel. Will Ava take a chance on love, or will her need for control keep her from the man who could truly understand her?A steamy, paranormal romance with witches, water elementals, and a love that refuses to stay buried. Dive into this thrilling tale of magic, attraction, and vulnerability—perfect for fans of strong heroines, irresistible alphas, and slow-burn romance.