Bøger af Laura Chapman

Elliot Lynch never thought her second chance at love would be broadcast on TV... As a celebrity event planner, Elliot Lynch's job is to make other people's dreams come true, while her own happily ever after remains elusive. But when she's hired to plan the star-studded wedding of billionaire tech mogul, Eric Warner's sister, she finds herself facing her past and possibly a future she never imagined. Elliot and Eric were once college sweethearts, but a decision she made years ago tore them apart. Now, with their paths crossing once again, Elliot can't help but wonder if she made the right choice all those years ago. As Elliot and Eric work together to create the wedding of the century, old feelings resurface and Elliot finds herself regretting the choices she made. But with Eric's bitter demeanor and refusal to forgive and forget, it seems like their love story may never have a chance to continue. Can Elliot save her family's business and show Eric that he's still the only man for her? Or will their past mistakes and differences keep them apart forever? Set against the glitz and glamour of the celebrity wedding scene, "The Marrying Type" is a heartwarming second chance romance that will have readers rooting for Elliot and Eric to find their way back to each other. With a subtle nod to Jane Austen's "Persuasion," this sweet and lighthearted novel is perfect for fans of modern love stories with a touch of nostalgia.

Laura has a calling from God. But, like many other twentysomethings, she also loves booze, sex and funny cat videos. Will this make her a bad priest? The crusty white male custodians of the ministry think so. But Laura has different ideas.At theological college, despite hard partying and frequent hangovers, Laura is a good enough student to point out where the scripture is a misogynistic 'crock of shite'.Threatened with expulsion, Laura is silenced. For now. But she finds empowerment in pole fitness classes, and as a fully-fledged priest, older and wiser, she installs a pole in the vicarage, leaving visiting bishops agog.Laura, an outsider herself, knows that outsiders are who the church is there for - from the old man barred from his lover's funeral to the young woman in need of a secret abortion. But even Laura's powers of inclusivity are challenged when she has to eulogise at a paedophile's funeral and is hit on by a randy undertaker.Confessions of a Pole Dancing Priest, one woman's true-life odyssey of outrage through the patriarchal world of the Church, is full of whip-smart comebacks, stinging one-liners and scalpel-sharp observations. Laura's story moves from episodes which are frank, crude, funny and rebellious to a traumatic conclusion of almost biblical proportions that speaks to the wisdom and humanity in all of us.

She's an American in France searching for adventure and love. He's an ex-pat business man trying to keep her out of trouble. Can this grumpy sunshine pair go from friends to so much more? Moving to France for a summer is going to be the adventure of a lifetime for Logan Perry. She'll eat croissants and crepes. She'll finally master the art of wearing a beret. Most importantly, she'll prove to her overly protective family that her impulsive ways aren't reckless. So what if her French language skills are basic at best? C'est la vie! Rhys Carlson has better things to do than babysit a friend's little sister. But he agrees to do it all the same, along with the promise that he won't reveal the connection. That pledge quickly turns into a full-time job, especially when Logan impulsively decides to play dating Bingo with every Frenchman she meets. He's only concerned because she's his friend's sister. It has nothing to do with her bubbly personality or the way she gets him to live a little. Then again, she has a certain je ne sais quoi that makes her hard to resist . . . Can Rhys shake off his grumpiness and bask in the sunshine that is Logan? And will they even stand a chance when she learns the truth behind how they came to be friends? From award-winning author Laura Chapman, ALL THE FRENCH MEN is a sweet grumpy sunshine, friends to lovers romantic comedy about creating your own happily ever after and finding true love with the person who brings out the best in you.

You dont want to miss out on this one!!!!!!!! Nobody teaches us how to love by sitting us down. As a result, we frequently find ourselves in relationships with only romantic comedies and pop culture to guide us through. up to now.Rather than introducing love as an ethereal idea or an assortment of banalities, Laura Chapman spreads out unambiguous, significant stages to assist you with fostering the abilities to practice and support love over and above anyone's expectations previously. She discusses how to win or lose together, how to define love, and how to further keep your relationship exciting. She tackles the entire relationship cycle, from first dates to moving in together to breaking up and starting over, using Vedic wisdom and modern science as inspiration. Furthermore, She demonstrates to us how to make a bond more powerful.

UNEXPECTED HEROES is a compelling collection of sixty-four true stories by mothers who were faced with no other choice but to step directly into the line of fire to save the most innocent victims of the war against drugs -their grandchildren. The reader will get a unique glimpse into the world of these women where they forged ahead beyond the devastating impact of addiction on their own families with remarkable strength, determination and unwavering hope. What others are saying: "...One of those rare books you can't put down...Stories are both heartbreaking and uplifting...A must read." -Patricia Rosen, publisher of Sober World Magazine "...An unflinching look at the ways in which addiction affects the entire family...The wisdom offered within the pages is a valuable resource for families who struggle with this issue, are fighting for the best interest of the children involved, and may feel they are alone in the battle." -Deborah Doucette, author of Raising Our Children's Children: Room in the Heart and The Forgotten Roses "...A beautiful composition of courage, compassion, wisdom, strength, love, honesty and hard truths...heartbreaking...enlightening...empowering. -Sandra Swenson, author of The Joey Song "Very highly recommended reading for anyone who stands to be positively enlightened by the stories of these exceptional individuals." -Judy Herzanek, Changing Lives Foundation and co-author of Why Don't They Just Quit "Impressive and dedicated stories... a gifted work that will touch your heart." -Karen Best Wright, author of I Love You From The Edges: Lessons From Raising Grandchildren "I recommend this book...Raw, gut-wrenching stories of those on the front lines of this fight..." -Mark Turansky, author of Figure it Face it & Fix it: Your Surprising Solution to Addictions and Substance Abuse