<![CDATA[Laura Trentham - Blog]]>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:38:54 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[A Daring Deception is coming Jan 26th!]]>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:45:18 GMThttp://www.lauratrentham.com/blog/a-daring-deception-is-coming-jan-26thPreorder: https://books2read.com/ADaringDeception
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It was her.
The woman had haunted his dreams far too many nights for him not to recognize her. He shuffled forward, expecting her to disappear like a mirage any second. The scuff of his shoes on the graveled path drew her head around, and she retreated into the shadows of the vines reaching overhead to form an arch.
He held his hands up in mock surrender. “I’m sorry for startling you, miss. I mean you no harm.”
“It seems to me that’s exactly what a man bent on taking advantage of a woman would declare.” She was well spoken, but her accent wasn’t that of a ton lady. It was wholly unique. Perhaps she was from Northumberland or from a village near Wales.
Simon opened his mouth to respond with reassurances then closed it. She didn’t sound frightened. Quite the opposite, in fact. If he had to put a name to her tone, he would call it teasing.
“I’m harmless, I swear.” He put his hand over his heart in a pledge he wasn’t sure was even true. At least where she was concerned.
“A man let loose in a darkened garden is not a man to be trusted, sir.”
He squinted to see her better, but didn’t dare move closer. The last thing he wanted was to scare her off. Why did he feel like a callow youth going courting for the first time? Actually, he only assumed this was how one felt when calling upon a lady one admired. He’d never had to deal with an infestation of butterflies on this scale. Picture


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]]><![CDATA[Once Upon a Christmas Wedding!!]]>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:42:38 GMThttp://www.lauratrentham.com/blog/october-15th-2019
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Surprise! I'm part of a fabulous Xmas historical romance anthology releasing today!
Sales link - viewbook.at/ChristmasWedding
Price - FREE with Kindle Unlimited
or $2.99 (rising to $4.99 from 1st November) - yes that's less than $0.11 per story!

The authors will be releasing their romances at $2.99+ each when the set retires in mid-January, so this is a HUGE bargain.
Do you love a Christmas romance? And weddings?

Grab the mistletoe and the confetti! You're in for such a treat.
Twenty-seven lovely historical romance authors have come together to create a collection you won't want to miss.

And... to celebrate the launch of our gorgeous festive collection of historical romances, we have $25 of book money to whizz out to one lucky reader. Just click through to enter => http://www.lovebooksdaily.com/featured-read

'Tis the season... for wedding bells!
But, the path of true love never did run smooth... as our brides and grooms soon discover.
From the snowbound Highlands to candlelit ballrooms, follow our fearless heroines as they scorn etiquette and defy danger in pursuit of their heart's desire.
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Twenty-seven heart-warming historical romances, all set during the festive season.
HELL’S WEDDING BELLS
by Annabelle Anders
TWO LADY SCOUNDRELS AND A DUKE
by Tessa Candle
A WICKED WEDDING
by Laura Trentham
THE RUSSIAN BETROTHAL
by Elsa Holland
THE MISTLETOE MISTRESS
by Maddison Michaels
DEEDS NOT WORDS
by Ashe Barker
HOLLY AND THE BEAST
by Annabel Joseph
THE WINTER BRIDE
by Emma V Leech
MISTLETOE KISSES
by Elise Marion
THE CHRISTMAS COUNTESS
by K.J. Jackson
MISCHIEF AND MISTLETOE
by Stacy Reid
KIDNAPPED WITH THE KNIGHT
by Emily Murdoch
THE RUSSIAN PRINCE’S BRIDE
by Mariah Stone
CHRISTMAS CHARITY
by Beverley Oakley
THE ANGEL OF AN ASTRONOMER
by Linda Rae Sande
WASSAIL, WAGERS AND WEDDINGS
by S. Cinders
HIGHLAND YULE
by Sky Purington
MARRYING MISS BRIGHT
by Dayna Quince
THE LADY’S GUIDE TO MISTLETOE AND MAYHEM
by Emmanuelle de Maupassant
BEAUTIFULLY RECKLESS
by Virginia Taylor
KISS ME, MACRAE
by Amy Sandas
HOLLY AND OLD LACE
by Vanessa Brooks
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
by Celeste Jones
A SPINSTER AT THE HIGHLAND COURT
by Celeste Barclay
THE HOLIDAY HUSSY
by Merry Farmer
DECEMBER DEBAUCHERY
by Em Brown
WEDDED IN WINTER
by Scarlett Scott
]]><![CDATA[Get ready for a Scottish invasion! July 30th!!]]>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 21:36:12 GMThttp://www.lauratrentham.com/blog/get-ready-for-a-scottish-invasion-july-30th
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The timeless romance, soaring passion—and gorgeous men—of Scotland comes to modern-day America. And the rules of love will never be the same…
Isabel Buchanan is fiery, funny, and never at a loss for words. But she is struck speechless when her mother returns from a trip to Scotland with a six-foot-tall, very handsome souvenir. Izzy’s mother is so infatuated by the fellow that Izzy has to plan their annual Highland Games all by herself. Well, not completely by herself. The Highlander’s strapping young nephew has come looking for his uncle…
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Alasdair Blackmoor has never seen a place as friendly as this small Georgia town—or a girl as brilliant and beguiling as Izzy. Instead of saving his uncle, who seems to be having a lovely time, Alasdair decides he’d rather help Izzy with the Highland Games. Show her how to dance like a Highlander. Drink like a Highlander. And maybe, just maybe, fall in love with a Highlander. But when the games are over, where do they go from here?
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Cottonbloom is the perfect place for starting over, finding your way back home--and falling head over heels. . .

Ella Boudreaux has a lot to prove to her family, friends, and foes--and to herself. So when her marriage ends she decides to invest her energy and money into a place that brings back some of Ella's happiest memories: the Abbott brothers' garage. Maybe, if she puts her mind to it, she can teach skeptical, stubborn Mack Abbott how to make the business a true success. Which would be a lot easier if the hunky mechanic didn't make her motor run quite so fast...and hot.

Mack was furious when his brother, Ford, sold his share of the business. He's in no rush to team up with a wealthy divorcee who shows up to the garage in stilettos--and the longest, sexiest legs he's seen in forever. But Ella's grit and determination won't quit...and soon Mack can see that she's been down a few rough roads herself. Neither Mack nor Ella can deny the fierce attraction that's revving up between them. Could it be that true love has been in the backseat all along...and they've finally found the key?

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Reviews have been awesome!! 4.5+ stars on Goodreads on release day (which is amazing!)

“…A guaranteed good time with great characters. Laura Trentham creates a romance that is both extremely sensual and phenomenal.” Fresh Fiction Fresh Pick!
 
“If you’re new to the series, you’re in for a treat. I can’t recommend this series enough. With small town charm and enjoyable characters, it’s definitely worth a read.” Harlequin Junkie
 
“Cottonbloom is the place to go to find the life and love that fate had waiting all along. Trentham never misses the mark when she takes aim at the heart.” Night Owls Reviews TOP PICK!
 
“If you're looking for an enchanting, delightful, evocative, heartfelt, small-town read, grab this one now. You won’t be sorry!” 5 Stars, Book Addict
 
“Ms. Trentham wrote a wonderful and emotional story that drew me into her book and the lives of her characters, making me forget the world around me. I had trouble putting this book down, turning page after page, not letting go until I turned the last page. I highly recommend this book to other readers.” 5 stars, Eileen for Lorelei’s Lit Lair
 
"The book was truly well written, the story was so easy to get sucked into, and I adored watching these two characters learn more about one another and find their way to a happily ever after. Definitely recommend this book and am now a true fan of Laura Trentham!"
 
"This book took me for a ride and I loved every flip of the page of this story. A truly touching story about forgiveness, courage, and following your chosen path. One of the many things that I adored about this story was the depth of the characters. This author really digs deep and makes these characters so realistic and relatable."
 
"This one might just be my favourite Cottonbloom book starring the Abbott brothers. It was perfection from start to end!"
 
"I have been in love with the Abbott brothers from the first I met them. I knew Mack's book was going to be sizzling hot yet emotional just because who he is, and boy did the story deliver the goods. I am still swooning over Mack and Ella!... The story has such a smooth, effortless flow, it pulled me in from the first, and help me captivated throughout. A wonderful, passionate, emotional addition to the series that all romance readers will enjoy, adore, and swoon over."

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]]><![CDATA[Cover Reveal for SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE plus GIVEAWAY!!]]>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:24:16 GMThttp://www.lauratrentham.com/blog/cover-reveal-for-set-the-night-on-fire-plus-giveaway
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Isn't it LOVELY?! Super excited to share the cover of SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE with everyone! This book wraps up the Abbott Brothers Trilogy. For those of you wondering, I do not plan on writing a story for Ford, the prodigal son. Although, heck that could change. I said the same thing about Jeremy Whitehurst (from Falcon Football and Cottonbloom) and he ended up with his own Christmas redemption story, Candy Cane Christmas. Anyhoo, here's a little more about SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE:
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Cottonbloom is the perfect place for starting over, finding your way back home--and falling head over heels. . .

Ella Boudreaux has a lot to prove to her family, friends, and foes--and to herself. So when her marriage ends she decides to invest her energy and money into a place that brings back some of Ella's happiest memories: the Abbott brothers' garage. Maybe, if she puts her mind to it, she can teach skeptical, stubborn Mack Abbott how to make the business a true success. Which would be a lot easier if the hunky mechanic didn't make her motor run quite so fast...and hot.

Mack was furious when his brother, Ford, sold his share of the business. He's in no rush to team up with a wealthy divorcee who shows up to the garage in stilettos--and the longest, sexiest legs he's seen in forever. But Ella's grit and determination won't quit...and soon Mack can see that she's been down a few rough roads herself. Neither Mack nor Ella can deny the fierce attraction that's revving up between them. Could it be that true love has been in the backseat all along...and they've finally found the key?
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]]><![CDATA[A RECKLESS REDEMPTION Cover Reveal plus Giveaway!]]>Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:04:12 GMThttp://www.lauratrentham.com/blog/a-reckless-redemption-cover-reveal-plus-giveawayI'm super excited to share the cover for the next book in my Spies and Lovers Regency Series, A RECKLESS REDEMPTION! I've been sitting on this book for years! It's the third book I wrote (after the first two books in the Spies and Lovers Series), but after my publisher for that series began to look unstable, I decided to wait until I had rights back for *all* the books before I sent A RECKLESS REDEMPTION out into the world. It releases December 5th and is set in Scotland over the winter of 1813. Make sure you enter my Celebrate Britain Giveaway! So, with no further ado, check out this beauty...
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Can a single night’s deception lead to a lifelong love?

On the eve of her wedding to a man she detests, Brynmore McCann can think of only one way to escape—by ruining herself—but the local lads leave her wholly uninspired. Just as she’s ready to accept her fate, she spots Maxwell Drake, home after nearly a decade. Even though he had loved her sister when they were young, Bryn has always considered him hers, and she can’t think of anyone she’d rather have bed her for the first time. Only she never intends for him to uncover her real name.

Upon returning home, Maxwell is stunned by the news that his father may have left him an inheritance. As the unacknowledged by-blow of a local nobleman, Maxwell struggles with resentment over the way he and his mother were treated by his father and the village. To add to his troubles, he discovers the lass he spent an incredibly satisfying night with was not the village whore, but the high-born sister of his first love. He insists Brynmore travel with him to Edinburgh until they determine if she is with child. Because if she is, she’ll marry him whether she wants to or not.

Along the road to Edinburgh, they are attacked by persons unknown. As the list of suspects who want them dead grows longer and his worries deepen, Maxwell prepares for an even more personal battle—how to keep from surrendering his heart to Brynmore.

Warning: Contains a broody Scotsman, a fiery-haired lass, and a night of passion that changes everything. Readers are encouraged to bring a fan.
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]]><![CDATA[LEAVE THE NIGHT ON  is here!]]>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:52:57 GMThttp://www.lauratrentham.com/blog/leave-the-night-on-is-hereSuper excited that LEAVE THE NIGHT ON is available for your eyeballs! It is on all your favorite e-tailers and should be out and about at various grocery stores and Walmart. (Amazon is price matching Walmart's discount on the paperback!)

I also got the news that iBooks has picked LEAVE THE NIGHT ON as a Best Book of August! Super excited about that. Here's what iBooks had to say...

"Perfect for rom-com fans, Leave the Night On oozes with Southern charm and features a revenge-is-sweet plot. After discovering that her fiancé and best friend have been sleeping with each other, Sutton Mize pretends to have a fling with sexy mechanic Wyatt Abbott. But when real feelings get involved, the two question whether a society queen and the guy from the wrong side of the tracks can actually make it work. From pig pickings to gala events, we loved Laura Trentham's descriptions of quaint Cottonbloom, Mississippi." iBooks review

A few other reviews..
"I deeply enjoyed Leave the Night On, and look forward to spending more time with the Abbott boys (the next book centers on Jackson, for the record) and their true loves." B+ Review from All About Romance

"I savored the comfortable and easy flow to the writing style as well as the quirky characters and their colorful phrases. I want to go backward and read all the previous installments as well as every book this talented wordsmith has and will ever produce. Laura Trentham has a new fangirl." 5 Stars from Books and Bindings

"There are so many wonderful moments in “Leave the Night On”. Moments that touch your heart and moments that make you laugh. Not only was this my first visit to Cottonbloom and I can’t wait to visit again, but Laura Trentham has made my favorite author list." 5 stars, Marcie from Goodreads

"When you read this super charged and charming book you will feel happy all over." 5 Stars, Donna from Goodreads

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]]><![CDATA[Three Weeks to go...]]>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:06:12 GMThttp://www.lauratrentham.com/blog/three-weeks-to-goWhere has the summer gone?? Only three more weeks until LEAVE THE NIGHT ON is released into the wild. How about a sexy little teaser...

If their first kiss was about revenge and their second about sealing their bargain, this kiss belonged to just the two of them. Gentle, yet devastating, the kiss made him want to stay in limbo with her forever.

He took her mouth in a series of gentle nips and forays, not wanting to push her too far, too fast. But, she wasn’t playing by the same rules, her hands spearing into his hair and tugging him closer.

Her throaty, breathless sigh made his typical morning erection even more painful. Was she even aware the sexy little noises she was making drove him insane? He pulled back. Her eyes were closed but she’d pulled her bottom lip between her teeth, letting it go slowly, as if she was aware he was watching and wanted to tease him.

She ran her hand down his chest to his arm, the pull she exerted light but commanding, and hooked her leg over his. Her nipples poked at the thin fabric of her tank top. Through it all, her eyes remained closed. He didn’t want to be a faceless fantasy.

“Look at me.” His voice was roughed with sleep and more emotion than he wanted to claim.

Her eyes fluttered open, the shadows cloaking them both a blessing and curse. As much as he attempted to keep his thoughts hidden, he longed for all her secrets.

“Wyatt, please.” Her voice was husky and wanting.
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His name on her lips offered satisfaction. If he could only have her for a little while, he not only wanted to leave her with memories she’d never forget, but make sure she understood how desirable and powerful she truly was.

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]]><![CDATA[LEAVE THE NIGHT ON coming soon!]]>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:09:16 GMThttp://www.lauratrentham.com/blog/leave-the-night-on-coming-soonOnly five-ish more weeks until LEAVE THE NIGHT ON releases! How about a sexy little snippet?

Wyatt didn’t use alcohol to manipulate a woman home with him. Didn’t need to.

“Have you ever been drunk before?” he asked.

Sutton shook her head. “Uh-uh. I lived at home during college, and I was a good girl.”

“Good girls can get drunk, you know.”

“Not according to Mother. And heaven help me if I went home with a guy from a bar.” Her eyes were wide, and her bottom lip was caught between her teeth.

The woman was entirely too concerned with what everyone else thought. What would happen if the natural sexiness lurking behind the puritanical philosophy her mother had hammered into her was unleashed on the male species?

“Lightning wouldn’t strike you down.” He ran his hands down her arms and leaned closer to whisper in her ear. “Good girls can have sex too. And enjoy it.”

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]]><![CDATA[Teaser Tuesday - Leave the Night On]]>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:04:34 GMThttp://www.lauratrentham.com/blog/teaser-tuesday-leave-the-night-onLess than two months until the release of LEAVE THE NIGHT ON!! I'm SUPER excited for everyone to make the acquaintance of three blue collar brothers from the Louisiana side of Cottonbloom. They own a car garage and restoration business. They're smart and sexy and good with their hands:) First up is Wyatt Abbott, one of the twins (fraternal, not identical...there's no Parent Trap situation going on here.)

The heroine is Sutton Mize. On the surface, she's a perfect Southern lady, but she struggles with being a people pleaser and needs a good man to break her out of her mundane little world. She made a cameo appearance in my Xmas novella, Candy Cane Christmas. Wyatt has had a crush for a loooong time, when her dad was a regular at their car garage. When opportunity knocks, Wyatt is reckless enough to fling the door open...

Here's the blurb and next week, I'll include an excerpt.
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Sutton Mize is known for lavishing attention on the customers who flock to her boutique on the wealthy side of her Mississippi town. So when she finds a lace thong in her fiancé’s classic cherry-red Camaro, she knows just who she sold it to: her own best friend. In an instant, Sutton’s whole world goes up in flames. . .
Wyatt Abbott has harbored a crush on Sutton since he was a young kid from the other side of the tracks. He witnessed Sutton’s shocking discovery in the Camaro at his family-owned garage—and it made him angry. What kind of man could take lovely, gorgeous Sutton for granted? But then Sutton comes up with an idea: Why not give her betrothed a taste of his own medicine and pretend that she’s got a lover of her own? Wyatt is more than happy to play the hot-and-heavy boyfriend. But what begins as a fictional affair soon develops into something more real, and more passionate, than either Sutton or Wyatt could have imagined. Could it be that true love has been waiting under the hood all along?

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