If this series isn't made into either a TV soap opera or a movie it will be a shame. Laura, who has hit the top of her career in Hollywood and is now definitely sinking fast has to rethink her life. She isn't really what her persona is in the Reality Shows she has both acted in and produced-But now she has to convince herself and everyone else of that. She has a lot of fences to mend!! Scott--her on again off again boyfriend of 10 years-well his star is rising and rising fast. After he breaks up with Laura she takes herself and her little dog back home to Laguna Beach in hopes of finding herself, regaining old friendships and just hoping to find a new direction in life. The traffic is horrendous and she gets hit from behind and hits the car in front. A man comes from one of the stores and rescues her (and the dog)---but who is he and how will he figure into Laura's new life? Read the book and find out!!
New Release....Welcome back to Laguna Beach...
Laura Kinkaid’s glamorous Hollywood life is falling apart. After years of reality television stardom beginning in high school on Laguna Nights, her career and relationship with her long-term boyfriend Scott are fizzling out.
Laura decides to go home to Laguna Beach for the weekend to attend a baby shower for her high school friend. That decision – and a car accident – will lead her to a new future, if she’s ready to take a chance at love.
Paul Dorn’s former life in New York City is far behind him and he’s working in a popular Laguna Beach surf shop when fate brings the most beautiful woman he’s ever met into his life. The attraction is instant and he has an overwhelming desire to protect her. While Paul’s retail sales career is a short-term job for market research purposes, his focus on Laura is long-term.
Will Laura allow a handsome stranger to help her create a future unlike her past, or will the bright lights of Hollywood pull her back to LA?
***Laguna Lights can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone read. And if you enjoy Laura and Paul'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.
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.
About the Author
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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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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About the Author
Kaira Rouda is a USA Today 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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23 comments :
Imagine having to change millions of people's perception of you, the price of fame I suppose x
It took me awhile to warm up to Laura.
My favourite tv is Glee even though I've never seen a full episode because we haven't had tv for 15 years (youtube).
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Thanks for the look at this, I am always looking for a new book to read but just got myself a whole pikle to go through! I can never get too many and this looks like a light read! I am curious to see how it pans out!
My favorite reality show is still Cops. The longest-running and non-scripted. Been watching it since the early 90's!
My favorite reality show is usually "Hell's Kitchen".
Thanks so much for reading and reviewing Laguna Lights! I'm so happy Laura redeemed herself in your eyes! Thanks!!
Kaira
Loved your review and it actually DOES sound like a great idea for a movie. She sounds like an interesting character and very relevant to today's pop culture.
Sounds like a great read. I love watching reality shows so this story is right down my alley.
Michelle F.
Relity show? I liked Boston EMS 2015.
I actually know Kaira. :) She is a very nice lady. So excited for how her books have taken off.:)
My favorite reality show is Master Chef Junior and Top Model! Love love love!
Oooooooo my favorite would have to be any of the real housewives! Those shows are so addicting
Love how the plot lines are based around a reality tv show, that would definitely be interesting to read. Thanks for the heads up. :)
I know how this might sound but I just do not have the time to read books as much as I once did. You have such great reviews that it will be hard to chose a few for my winter reading list.
I remember a reality show called Laguna Beach. I wonder if that's where the author got her inspiration!
I agree, this sounds like it could be a TV show!
What a great premise. I'm guilty of getting swept in those reality shows. I love the idea that the start themselves get caught up in the characters they've created. Hope for a happy ending, but I'll have to read to find out!
I haven't seen this before but it looks like a great show. I wish I can watch it over here at PH.
I'm not sure if The Voice is considered a reality show or not, but that's about as far as I go on shows of this type. I'm not really a TV person, though there are a few drama shows that I follow.
The link to follow Kaira Rouda sent me here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kaira-Rouda/e/B001I9VYB6/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1 but I can not follow because it is UK Amazon. So I put the US link: http://www.amazon.com/Kaira-Rouda/e/B001I9VYB6/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1448040787&sr=8-2-ent in the entry box of the rafflecopter.
My favorite reality program is Married at First Sight. I like it because I'm super interested in the "science" of how they pair the couples and watching how they interact and learn about each other. So far though, 6 marriages, 2 are still together (2+ years) and one of these two look like they aren't going to make it. Married the First Year follows the couples after the first six weeks so you can see how they're doing. :)
Hell's kitchen is my favorite reality TV show.
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