PRAISE FOR CARLA LAUREANO

PROVENANCE

“Provenance showcases Laureano’s trademark crisp prose and witty banter that culminates in a startling profound exploration of home. You will find yourself falling in love with the quaint mountain town of Jasper Lake, Colorado—and, ahem, with its mayor. I know I did!”

          Jolina Petersheim, bestselling author of How the Light Gets In

“With her usual relatable, engaging characters and a story line ringing with both charm and depth, Carla Laureano shines in her latest offering. Provenance is a delightful read for lovers of small-town romance, and I found its themes of restoration and belonging especially stirring. This is one for the keeper shelf!”

          Melissa Tagg, Christy Award–winning author of Now and Then and Always

“With her exacting eye for detail, I trust author Carla Laureano to deliver a well-thought-out novel. She does so once again with her distinctive style in Provenance. Her characters are strong, the setting vivid, and the plot well-layered. I was pulled into Laureano’s quest-for-home story from the opening page all the way to the extremely satisfying last scene.”

          Beth K. Vogt, Christy Award–winning author of the Thatcher Sisters series

“With every Carla Laureano novel I read, I know I’ll be immersed in a world with strong characters whose emotions and authenticity capture me from page one. I love the way she weaves universal truths into romantic story lines that stick with me long after I close the back cover.”

          Courtney Walsh, New York Times bestselling author of If for Any Reason and Is It Any Wonder

“Carla Laureano is a master crafter of compelling characters and enthralling emotion, and her mastery is on full display in Provenance. Set against the dazzling backdrop of the Colorado high country, Kendall and Gabe’s story examines the life-changing potential that exists when we accept the love we’re offered and capture the healing power of home. With characters you’ll care about and be cheering on from the moment you meet them, Provenance is the story your heart needs right now.”

          Bethany Turner, award-winning author of The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck and Plot Twist

THE SUPPER CLUB SERIES

“Bright, jovial, and peppered with romance and delectable cuisine, this is a sweet and lively love story.”

          Publishers Weekly, starred review of The Saturday Night Supper Club

“Romance aficionados and fans of stories about overcoming obstacles and the role of faith in everyday life will eagerly await the next entry in this sweet food-centered series.”

          Library Journal on The Saturday Night Supper Club

“Writing charmingly about faith, love, friendship, and food, Laureano will leave readers hungry for the next installment in the Supper Club series.”

          Booklist on The Saturday Night Supper Club

“With fun food scenes and organic spiritual elements, Laureano’s book will be relished by sweet-toothed inspirational readers.”

          Publishers Weekly on Brunch at Bittersweet Café

“The delightful characterization of baker and pastry chef Melody Johansson coupled with a realistic romance and spiritual message make Brunch at Bittersweet Café an exceptional pick.”

          Midwest Book Reviews

“This romantic drama portrays realistically flawed characters in messy situations.”

          World magazine on Brunch at Bittersweet Café

“By turns funny and serious, this romance is the third novel in the Supper Club series. Author Carla Laureano has effectively drawn characters whose lighthearted insights, soul-searching, and faith experiences ring true. Her narrative subtly weaves fiction with the reality of social justice issues pertaining to coffee farms in developing countries.”

          The Banner on The Solid Grounds Coffee Company

“What a bright and engaging story! The Solid Grounds Coffee Company is full of snappy and smart dialogue, genuine characters I was rooting for, and sweet romance with just the right amount of tension. I loved getting to know Analyn and Bryan and seeing their two very different worlds dovetail into one layered, romantic, and delicious story.”

          Lauren K. Denton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hideaway, Hurricane Season, and Glory Road

THE MACDONALD FAMILY TRILOGY

“Sweet and scathing, lush and intimate. . . . This story has guts and heart as well as the depth and heat necessary to satisfy any romance reader’s palate.”

          USA Today on Five Days in Skye

“Achieving an aching depth and a resounding trueness within a heated yet baggage-ridden romance, author Carla Laureano has proven herself a storyteller who is not afraid to take her characters into the darkest regions of their own hearts. An excellent follow-up to Five Days in Skye, London Tides tugs and churns every emotion . . . right up until the lovely hope-buoying end.”

          Serena Chase, USA Today’s Happy Ever After blog

“Laureano’s final installment to her MacDonald Family Trilogy centers on newly widowed Serena MacDonald Stewart as she begins life anew with her two kids and a new job. . . . This emotionally astute tale will appeal to fans of Tamera Alexander.”

          Publishers Weekly on Under Scottish Stars

“[The] long-awaited final volume in the MacDonald Family Trilogy. . . . Laureano pens a worthy crossover title concluding this modern romantic trilogy that could also stand alone as a winsome story of community and second chances. Fans of light, contemporary, Christian romance along the lines of Jenny Colgan or Bethany Turner will want to add Laureano to their lists.”

          Library Journal on Under Scottish Stars