Location: United Kingdom
Member Since:
July 01, 2015
Laurene Bobb-Semple
Biography
If you’re anything like me, you’re usually curious about the person behind a book you’ve read, or plan on reading, so I thought I’d share a little about me.
I was born in London, England, and have lived there my whole life. I am currently a stay at home mum to a wonderful and cheeky toddler who most definitely keeps me on my toes! I am also in the process of setting up my own Virtual Assistant business.
My greatest passions are, of course, writing, reading, listening to music, travelling the world, shopping and spending quality time with my family and friends.
My other interests include, dining out. Gosh! You would not believe how much I love food. My favourite is… that’s a tough choice, I can never really choose between Indian or Mexican cuisine. Still it’s usually washed down with a cocktail, or three:) I also enjoy dancing, visiting the theatre, and cinema, though to be honest I don't get to do too much of these activities these days!
Chasing Happy which is the first book in the Chasing Happy trilogy was not meant to be published (I’ll get to that in a few), writing it was just a bit of fun and I stopped and started over a four year period then one day I decided to finish it, plus it was only ever meant to be one book.
But as I added new characters, they became central to the plot and the ending (no spoiler alert here), I knew I had to write a sequel - 'Chasing Dreams', which I actually started before I’d even finished Chasing Happy. That became so long that it, too, had to be split and the final installment 'Chasing Forever', was born.
During this time, members of my family and my friends read ‘Chasing Happy,’ and told me how much they enjoyed it and loved the characters and encouraged me to publish it. I decided to pursue releasing it officially, which was nerve wracking as I had kept it close to my heart for a very long time. I hope everyone who reads these books fall in love with the characters and enjoys reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. All three books are available on kindle and Paperback.
I have also Co written a book called 'Hidden Sparks' with Cherry Ann Carew. It is the first in a series of books we are working on called 'The Millionaire Girls Secret'. We are working on the second title which we hope to have completed soon, its very tough finding writing time when you both have busy schedules!
That’s about it for now, thanks for stopping by and I hope you visit again soon!
Laurene xoxo
I was born in London, England, and have lived there my whole life. I am currently a stay at home mum to a wonderful and cheeky toddler who most definitely keeps me on my toes! I am also in the process of setting up my own Virtual Assistant business.
My greatest passions are, of course, writing, reading, listening to music, travelling the world, shopping and spending quality time with my family and friends.
My other interests include, dining out. Gosh! You would not believe how much I love food. My favourite is… that’s a tough choice, I can never really choose between Indian or Mexican cuisine. Still it’s usually washed down with a cocktail, or three:) I also enjoy dancing, visiting the theatre, and cinema, though to be honest I don't get to do too much of these activities these days!
Chasing Happy which is the first book in the Chasing Happy trilogy was not meant to be published (I’ll get to that in a few), writing it was just a bit of fun and I stopped and started over a four year period then one day I decided to finish it, plus it was only ever meant to be one book.
But as I added new characters, they became central to the plot and the ending (no spoiler alert here), I knew I had to write a sequel - 'Chasing Dreams', which I actually started before I’d even finished Chasing Happy. That became so long that it, too, had to be split and the final installment 'Chasing Forever', was born.
During this time, members of my family and my friends read ‘Chasing Happy,’ and told me how much they enjoyed it and loved the characters and encouraged me to publish it. I decided to pursue releasing it officially, which was nerve wracking as I had kept it close to my heart for a very long time. I hope everyone who reads these books fall in love with the characters and enjoys reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. All three books are available on kindle and Paperback.
I have also Co written a book called 'Hidden Sparks' with Cherry Ann Carew. It is the first in a series of books we are working on called 'The Millionaire Girls Secret'. We are working on the second title which we hope to have completed soon, its very tough finding writing time when you both have busy schedules!
That’s about it for now, thanks for stopping by and I hope you visit again soon!
Laurene xoxo
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Where to find Laurene Bobb-Semple online
Website: http://www.laurenebobbsemple.com
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Where to buy in print
Books
Chasing Forever
by Laurene Bobb-Semple
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 114,240.
Language:
English.
Published: January 27, 2020
.
Categories:
Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
The third and final installment of the Chasing Happy Trilogy, will Kieran get her happy ever after or will the new life she has built come crashing down when she least expects it?
Chasing Dreams
by Laurene Bobb-Semple
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 117,230.
Language:
English.
Published: January 27, 2020
.
Categories:
Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Chasing Dreams is the second installment in the Chasing Happy Trilogy. We follow Kieran as she settles into her new life; Chasing her dreams, while coming to terms with old loves and losses, and making space for new relationships, including a blast from the past that she thought she would never see again.
Rome in a day
by Laurene Bobb-Semple
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 5,820.
Language:
English.
Published: July 1, 2015
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » General
Meet Romeo, or Rome, as he likes to be known, one of the main characters of ‘Chasing Happy’. Not featured all the way through the book, he plays a big part in the main protagonist [Kieran’s] life and story. ‘Rome in a Day’ re-tells the story of the two meeting, but his version of events. It gives you further insight into his situation and you’ll learn first-hand how he really feels about Kieran.
Chasing Happy
by Laurene Bobb-Semple
Price:
$1.79 USD.
Words: 119,970.
Language:
English.
Published: July 1, 2015
.
Categories:
Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Will Kieran ever escape her controlling boyfriend Darren in her quest for love and happiness? Confused and wanting to be free of her painful past and pitiful present, she goes on holiday and meets Rome, a handsome man who sweeps her off her feet. He is, however, not all he portrays to be and learning the truth leads Kieran on a downward spiral of self-destruction which changes her life forever.