"And the truth shall set you free" - I don't know who first coined this phrase but this book proves just how right it is. All or at least most of us made mistakes when we were younger--did things we are now not so proud of--dated the wrong people but came away stronger and with our psyches in one piece. Not so Annie--she was so traumatized and embarrassed it took many years for the whole truth to come out.
This novel delves into Annie's college years where she met a man she thought she loved--then met the man she truly loved. Stalkers can be frightening and Annie's ex was definitely one and a frightening one at that. Luckily Hank understood and they ultimately got married. Then that fateful day when a man banged on Annie's car window as she was ready to drive home from grocery shopping----it was the demon from her past come to haunt her once again!
Will Annie and Hank's ideal and happy marriage be able to withstand the secret that Annie has been hiding all these years? Read the book and you will find out!!
New Release....Annie and Hank have created a perfect life in Laguna Beach but when a dark secret is revealed, will their marriage survive?
In high school, Annie Johns was the calm, supportive sidekick to the rest of the tumultuous female stars of the hit reality TV show, Laguna Nights. Today, she's living the happy life as a mom that she predicted on the show long ago. There's only one problem: the secret from her past that haunts her most nights, a secret that if revealed could ruin everything she shares with her husband, Hank, the man who saved her from the heartache.
***Laguna Heights can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novella. And if you enjoy Annie and Hank's story, please consider reading the rest of the Laguna Beach series.
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Laguna Nights (Laguna Beach Book 1)
Madison Alcott was back in her hometown, caring for her sick mom and working long hours at the best resort in Laguna Beach. She never imagined she'd return to the place where she became famous on the hit reality TV show Laguna Nights, and the place where she was humiliated on national television. Fortunately, the past had stayed tucked away until her old high school boyfriend appeared in the lobby.
Josh Welsh was a superstar by age eighteen, the bad boy break-out star of Laguna Nights. Since then, his star had lost its shine and he barely was holding onto his Hollywood status. When he was asked to host a new reality travel show, he jumped at the chance. The only problem was the first episode was shooting in Laguna Beach. Of all the reasons Josh didn't want to return home, he hadn't even imagined the worst scenario: running into Madison "Holly" Alcott.
Josh's connection to Madison was still as strong as her anger at his betrayal. When the new reality series forces them together, they must face Laguna Nights past and present, and navigate a journey where nothing is as it seems.
Laguna Nights (Laguna Beach Book 1)
Madison Alcott was back in her hometown, caring for her sick mom and working long hours at the best resort in Laguna Beach. She never imagined she'd return to the place where she became famous on the hit reality TV show Laguna Nights, and the place where she was humiliated on national television. Fortunately, the past had stayed tucked away until her old high school boyfriend appeared in the lobby.
Josh Welsh was a superstar by age eighteen, the bad boy break-out star of Laguna Nights. Since then, his star had lost its shine and he barely was holding onto his Hollywood status. When he was asked to host a new reality travel show, he jumped at the chance. The only problem was the first episode was shooting in Laguna Beach. Of all the reasons Josh didn't want to return home, he hadn't even imagined the worst scenario: running into Madison "Holly" Alcott.
Josh's connection to Madison was still as strong as her anger at his betrayal. When the new reality series forces them together, they must face Laguna Nights past and present, and navigate a journey where nothing is as it seems.
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About the Author
Kaira Rouda is a bestselling, multiple award-winning author of contemporary women's fiction and sexy modern romance novels that sparkle with humor and heart. Her women's fiction titles include HERE, HOME, HOPE, ALL THE DIFFERENCE and IN THE MIRROR. Her bestselling short story is titled, A MOTHER'S DAY. Kaira's work has won the Indie Excellence Award, USA Book Awards, the Reader's Choice Awards and honorable mention in the Writer's Digest International Book Awards. Her books have been widely reviewed and featured in leading magazines.
Her sexy contemporary romance series set on INDIGO ISLAND includes: WEEKEND WITH THE TYCOON, Book 1; HER FORBIDDEN LOVE, Book 2; THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS, Book 3; and THE BILLIONAIRE'S BID, Book 4. Each of these novellas can be read as a stand alone, or enjoyed as a series. Her new series is set in LAGUNA BEACH and includes: LAGUNA NIGHTS, Book 1; LAGUNA HEIGHTS, Book 2; and LAGUNA LIGHTS, Book 3 coming winter 2015. She also helped launch Melissa Foster's The Remington's Kindle World with her bestselling novella, SPOTLIGHT ON LOVE, and is part of Carly Phillips Dare to Love Kindle World with THE CELEBRITY DARE.
Her nonfiction titles, REAL YOU INCORPORATED: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs, and REAL YOU FOR AUTHORS: 8 Essentials for Women Writers (available for free download on her website) continue to inspire.
She lives in Southern California with her husband and four almost-grown kids, and is at work on her next novel. Connect with her on Twitter, Facebook at Kaira Rouda Books and on her website, KairaRouda.com.
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47 comments :
The Laguna Beach series sounds great, I wonder how Annie and Hank's marriage will turn out, sounds very intriguing.
I'm always looking for a new book series to read! Laguna Heights definitely sounds like an interesting read. I'll definitely have to check it out <3
This series sounds like it would be a good read. I have to tell my little sister about this.
These both sound like good reads that I'd like to enjoy and drift away in...a fun read for on the beach or after the family has gone to bed in my ME time.
Interesting. Although if Hank saved her from her past, I wonder if the stalker is the secret or if there is a twist coming. Now you have me curious.
This definitely sounds like the perfect beach read. I'm more of a mystery type girl, but I know my mom would love this one.
These sound like perfect holiday reads - and as we're off on holiday soon, I will have a quick look on Amazon now to make it's here in time! Thanks
Having a stalker can be very scary. Information like this should be shared with potential mates just in case they surface again down the road.
I love good reads and I can relate to having a stalker. It's a frightening experience. I'll have to check this series out over the holidays when I'm too tired to do anything but read. I'm a bookworm on most days.
How awful, fancy getting a knock on the window from someone you thought had gone for good!
This sounds like an interesting book with a gripping plot. Now I just have to find the time to read it! :)
"And the truth shall set you free" is a quote from the Bible. :) I love a good book with a twist and now I really want to read both of these books.
This is my kind of book, suspense and secret pasts. I especially like series.
It would be interesting how she gets past the ghost of her past. The story looks really interesting and can really get you hooked.
i think the reality TV show i would be a part of would be marriage boot camp- because who can't use that? and also, we'd be the sanest ones for once, LOL
I love Kaira's writing style in her book Here, Home, Hope so I'm betting I'll love this series as well. Great giveaway!
Oh, thank you Linda for the above compliment about Here, Home, Hope! My very first novel! I do hope you - and everybody - will give the Laguna Beach series a read! Thank you all so much!! xo
If I were ever to be on a reality TV show, it would need to be something involving food. Umm...I just really like to eat. :)
I'd love to be on Big Brother, it looks like it would be fun. I have been a fan for years.
Ooooh, these actually sound like something I'd be interested in. I'd be a real Housewife, but I swear I wouldnt start the fights in the restaurants. Lol.
I'm not into reality shows. Sorry.
I'm trying to add things to my reading list so this is great!Ever since I graduated college I've been slacking on my reading!
This sounds like and intriguing read, with a lot of twists and turns, until the truth is reviled. I'll add the title to my wish list.
If I could go on a TV show I would pick Are You Smarter Then A Fifth Grader or Price is Right. I have always wanted to go on a game show.
Sounds like another interesting read for winter. Finding it hard to short list from all the food books you are reviewing. :)
I don't watch reality TV, so I'm not sure.
The link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaira-Rouda/e/B001I9VYB6/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1 to follow Kaira Rouda is Amazon UK so I couldn't follow since I'm US, so I used the US link http://www.amazon.com/Kaira-Rouda/e/B001I9VYB6/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1, which is the link I put into the rafflecopter. Thanks.
This looks interesting. Books with sunshine settings are great to read when you're buried under a foot of snow and can't get to work!
I love any of the Housewives TV shows! I would love to be on Orange County just to watch all of the ridiculousness going on on this show.... it would be a blast to see and makes me feel so much better ! LOL!
This sounds like a great read! I will have to add it to my reading list!
This sounds like a great book!! I am always on the lookout for a new book to read!!
I would love to be on the new Alone reality show or Survivor. They'd be grueling but fun!
none of them
I would love to be part of Deadliest Catch but I don't think I would last long :)
I would choose The Amazing Race because I would get to travel all over the world with my husband.
I'd love to be on Big Brother! It's one of my favorite shows and I look forward to it every summer! I love that you have to be strategic, it's like human chess!
I would like to be a part of Untold stories of the ER, sounds like a lot of fun.
None of my talents fit any of the reality competition shows I watch so... I don't think I'd like to be on any reality show.
I'd love to be on DWTS. It's my favorite show that I've been watching for years.
I'l love to be on any survival show like survivorman or man vs. wild! I'm a big time survivalist, and would love to show off my skills!
My favorite is Big Brother but I could never do it, I'd have to say Amazing Race, would be awesome to travel everywhere.
If I were to be on a reality TV show, it would be something involving cookie decorating - it's my current obsession!
I would love to be on the Bachelor because I have not found my match.
Annie was a good character for this series.
Man v. Food... but only if I could be the host... in which case the history
books would say: "Man v. Food is a landmark decision that ruled 9-0 in favor of
man." :D
God bless,
Miles
I would love love love to be on The Amazing Race, because it would be such a whirlwind adventure all around the globe with someone I love!
I wish I was wealthy enough and prestige enough to be on Shark Tank.
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