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Laura Briggs
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Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the UK best-seller 'A Wedding in Cornwall'. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play.
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Glimmer
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: The Dark Woods.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 72,710.
Language:
English.
Published: February 13, 2019
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fairy tales
Inspired by Hans Christian Anderson's beloved classic, Glimmer spins a tale of ice castles, snow armies, and the glimmer of truth that lies in human hearts and fairy tales alike.
Witch (The Chronicles of the Witch Hunter, Book 3)
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: The Chronicles of the Witch Hunter.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 64,700.
Language:
English.
Published: October 30, 2018
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
The third tale in The Dark Woods' spin-off series The Chronicles of the Witch Hunter pits Neel against his darkest foe yet.
The Last Fairy Godmother (A Fairy's Tale, Book 2)
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: A Faerie's Tale.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 100,620.
Language:
English.
Published: September 8, 2016
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
The sequel to THE FAIRY GODMOTHER’S APPRENTICE, Faenwick’s second story as a fairy godmother and a fairy outcast shines in a world of secrets, sadness, betrayal, and romance, with the fairy godmother’s version of Cinderella lying beneath it all.
First Bite: Special Annotated Edition (The Annotated Dark Woods Book 1)
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 104,040.
Language:
English.
Published: July 2, 2016
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
First Bite: Special Annotated Edition takes fans behind the scenes and into the process that created the first—and defining—novel of The Dark Woods Series. Annotated by the authors themselves, this version includes answers to fans’ frequently-asked questions about the book, delves into the myths behind the story, and opens up the creative process behind the novel.
Curse (The Chronicles of the Witch Hunter, Book 2)
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: The Chronicles of the Witch Hunter.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 70,340.
Language:
English.
Published: December 1, 2015
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
In the sequel to Spell, the witch hunter Neel and his young apprentice track a shadowy predator which has left a village in misery and terror. Joining him in this quest is a strong-willed village maiden named Finn, and Rowan, the village boy who loves her. None of them is prepared for the darkness that lies ahead, a path which carries them into the very depths of supernatural evil.
Thorns
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: The Dark Woods.
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 130,000.
Language:
English.
Published: April 6, 2015
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
The Dark Woods’ retelling of Sleeping Beauty. Arthur thinks his visions of a mysterious corpse queen are pure madness. What else could explain the dark imaginings of an otherwise respectable gentleman in Regency society? Until fairies appear in human form, drawing magic doors to another place and time–and sweeping Arthur into a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy that must conquer Death itself.
Cindermaid: A Tale of Cinderella
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: The Dark Woods, Book 2.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 144,660.
Language:
English.
Published: March 14, 2014
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Fantasy » General
The sequel to Charming and the final part in the author's Cinderella re-telling.
Picking up where its prequel left off, the story finds Elle's household sinking rapidly into madness, and Jack learning of a possible means of breaking Molly's curse and freeing himself of its consequences forever.
Charming: A Cinderella Prequel
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: The Dark Woods, Book 1.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 125,830.
Language:
English.
Published: March 14, 2014
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Part One of a Two-Part Series from The Dark Woods. Homely village boy Jode longs for adventure and greatness. He visits a witch who seemingly grants his wish – but for an unspoken price. From a pirate ship to the desert, from a mercenary to a monarch’s pawn, Jode-turned-Handsome-Jack faces adventures as varied as his namesake's tales in a quest to free himself from magic’s consequences.
Spell (The Chronicles of the Witch Hunter, Book 1)
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: The Chronicles of the Witch Hunter.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 101,780.
Language:
English.
Published: January 28, 2013
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
A witch hunter hired to seek revenge for a spell's victim pursues a witch whose spell is unmistakable and whose curse takes a hideous form. Along the way, he encounters two more sufferers who have their own reasons for finding the witch -- and evidence that this strange sorceress is like no other he's ever faced.
The first in a three book series.
Snow White's Knight and Magic Mirror
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 36,550.
Language:
English.
Published: April 12, 2012
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
Authors Hawthrone and Anders offer two short tales inspired by The Dark Woods novel First Bite. In Snow White’s Knight, dark adventures await Prince Reiden when he attempts to rescue the innocent princess from a fateful spell. In Shakespearesque tragedy Magic Mirror, a vengeful wizard, an obsessed warlord, and a callous ruler are connected by a fatal prophecy from the enchanted mirror.
The Fairy Godmother's Apprentice (A Fairy's Tale, Book 1)
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: A Faerie's Tale.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 54,720.
Language:
English.
Published: December 15, 2011
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » General
The first in a spin-off series from The Dark Woods:
Human destiny lies in the hands of fairies--in the form of a magical apprenticeship which makes possible glass slippers, pumpkin carriages, and the key to turning human tragedy into triumph.
Gingerbread House
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: The Dark Woods.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 46,270.
Language:
English.
Published: September 14, 2011
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
Book four in the Dark Woods Series.
Once upon a time, there traveled a poor opera company in Germany. With them was a brilliant young composer whose career was yet to be written by history…and a young soprano whose tragic past was forgotten even by her.
A dark opera–a simple children’s tale–becomes a nightmare, driving the soprano to face her worst fear.
Into the woods we go…
First Bite: The Wicked Queen's Tale
by C. Hawthorne & G.B. Anders
Series: The Dark Woods.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 79,360.
Language:
English.
Published: September 14, 2011
by
Laura Briggs.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
The third volume in The Dark Woods Series explores the sinister origins of one of the fairytale world’s most frightening villains–The Wicked Queen. Her quest for unmatched power and beauty seems unstoppable – unless the destiny of an innocent girl is something more than meets the eye.
Books
A Bake Off in Cornwall
by Laura Briggs
Series: A Wedding in Cornwall, Book 5.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 35,230.
Language:
English.
Published: May 22, 2017
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Baking fever sweeps through Cornwall as Cliffs House is chosen to host a popular baking contest. With love as the secret ingredient, and sparks flying from more than the contestants' caramelizing torches, Book 5 in the bestselling Cornwall series is a recipe for summer romance!
The Regency Rules: Three Sweet Historical Inspirational Romance Novels
by Laura Briggs & Sarah Burgess
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 234,450.
Language:
English.
Published: April 12, 2017
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
Fans of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, don’t miss this collection of 3 lighthearted, inspirational-themed Regency romances. The reader and reviewer-acclaimed series includes the previously independently released titles Rules for Engagements, Love Among the Spices, and The Last Miss Phillips. Brew a cup of tea, grab a biscuit, and lose yourself in a world of gentle manners and long-ago love.
Pride, Prejudice, and Perfect Matches: Four Austenesque Romances, Plus Bonus UK Edition of Dear Miss Darcy
by Laura Briggs & Sarah Burgess
Price:
$3.99 USD.
Words: 364,020.
Language:
English.
Published: April 11, 2017
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Curl up with 4 modern day romances inspired by the wit and warmth of Jane Austen’s classic love stories. This box set brings together the previously independently released titles Dear Miss Darcy, Ask Eleanor, Emma Knows All, and Boyfriend by the Book. A special UK edition of Dear Miss Darcy is included as a bonus!
A Manor in Cornwall
by Laura Briggs
Series: A Wedding in Cornwall.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 30,580.
Language:
English.
Published: April 3, 2017
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Book 4 in the best-selling UK romance series, A MANOR IN CORNWALL brings autumn to Ceffylgwyn, and new faces to Julianne's life ... along with the biggest event Cliffs House has ever hosted! Opera sopranos, American event planners, and a most unorthodox assistant await in Julianne and company's newest adventure!
Send a Star
by Laura Briggs & Sarah Burgess
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 67,580.
Language:
English.
Published: January 19, 2017
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
As a little girl, avid stargazer Keri made a special wish on a star to someday find true love. Years later, grown-up Keri has laid aside that dream, along with her love of telescopes and observatories. She's pursued a more practical career path and a safe, steady relationship with handsome scientist Paul. Can a gift from a secret admirer reawaken her love for the night sky?
A Cottage in Cornwall
by Laura Briggs
Series: A Wedding in Cornwall.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 27,180.
Language:
English.
Published: January 7, 2017
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit
Spring comes to Ceffylgwyn in Book 3 of the popular A Wedding in Cornwall series. Lady Amanda needs Julianne’s help to plan a special wedding for her friend and girlhood 'fairy godmother' artist Constance Strong. But Julianne is still hurting from the rift between her and Matt — and the secret he reveals to her may change everything forever.
A Christmas in Cornwall
by Laura Briggs
Series: A Wedding in Cornwall.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 33,850.
Language:
English.
Published: October 19, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome, Fiction » Holiday » Christmas
The sequel to A Wedding in Cornwall finds Julianne planning a Christmas Eve ball at Cliffs House. Her feelings for Matthew are blossoming from friendship to love, but things grow complicated when an old flame of Julianne's appears on the spot. And when Matt tells her his former career in America has invited him back, she worries about what it means for their future together if he says 'yes'.
A Wedding in Cornwall
by Laura Briggs
Series: A Wedding in Cornwall.
Price:
Free!
Words: 36,500.
Language:
English.
Published: August 10, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Julianne can't believe she landed a job 'across the pond' as event planner at a country house in Cornwall, England. Her first assignment: a celebrity wedding! Surrounded by rugged shores and elegant gardens at a house to die for, Julianne must keep her nerves at bay if she's going to make this event a success. Her attraction for the estate's handsome and mysterious gardener isn't helping either...
The Wedding Caper (The Complete Series)
by Laura Briggs
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 111,940.
Language:
English.
Published: June 23, 2016
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Clean & wholesome
Fans of The Wedding Caper and its plucky heroine, Gwen—the entire series is now available in one special bundle, including a never-before released holiday novella! This set includes: The Wedding Caper, The Holiday Bride, The Bride Has Two Faces, and the exclusive bonus story A Christmas Caper. Four feel good wedding romance reads in one set!
Dear Miss Darcy (The UK Edition)
by Laura Briggs & Sarah Burgess
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 69,790.
Language:
English.
Published: December 31, 2012
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Packed with British spellings, slang, and terminology, here at last is the UK version of Dear Miss Darcy. Descended from England’s greatest love story, Olivia Darcy stumbled into the job of love advice columnist. But she’s never had a successful romance of her own–a secret in danger of being exposed when a letter in her column sparks a feud with one of London’s most famous playboys.
The Last Christmas Card
by Laura Briggs
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 25,390.
Language:
English.
Published: October 3, 2012
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
A World War II soldier mails his sweetheart a Christmas card from overseas. Sixty years later, it arrives -- but the address is now occupied by Samantha, a young missionary. Determined to track down the card’s true owner, Sam enlists the help of Ty, a wounded soldier who seems lost in stateside life. Together, they may find forgotten hearts and new beginnings in this Inspirational holiday romance.
The Best Man
by Laura Briggs & Sarah Burgess
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 40,720.
Language:
English.
Published: March 31, 2012
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Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Stuck in a San Francisco airport, novelist Michael Herriman impulsively explores the city with fellow passenger Kate, to whom he’s instantly drawn. Parting as strangers, they’re destined to meet again --this time with Kate as his best friend's fiancé and Michael tapped for the role of Best Man. Caught between loyalty and love a week before 'I do', Michael fears the best man for this job isn't him.
Dear Miss Darcy
by Laura Briggs & Sarah Burgess
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 69,790.
Language:
English.
Published: January 17, 2012
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Olivia Darcy is semi-famous, charming, and clever–the descendant of England’s greatest love story who stumbled into a career as a love advice columnist. Only she’s never had a successful romance of her own, a secret she keeps buried at all costs. When a letter in her column sparks a feud with one of London’s most famous playboys, will the rivalry expose the truth about Miss Darcy's love life?
Late to the Wedding
by Laura Briggs
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 36,100.
Language:
English.
Published: September 14, 2011
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
Evelyn has just discovered her ex-fiancé still loves her–five days before his wedding to someone else! Finding the misplaced letter seems like fate, so she plans to bridge the five states between them. But a series of cosmic misadventures partners her with a stubborn cab driver for the journey. Will she be late to the wedding–or have a romantic rendezvous in time for a happy ending?
The Wedding Caper
by Laura Briggs
Price:
Free!
Words: 20,480.
Language:
English.
Published: September 14, 2011
.
Categories:
Fiction » Romance » Contemporary
When a case of mistaken identity lands Gwen in the role of her wedding planner boss, she faces the demands of a socialite bride and her domineering mother. Tasks like “firing” the best man and renting hot air balloons. But the one complication she can’t handle is falling for the groom. Stealing her boss’ identity was easy–but can she stop her secret crush from stealing her heart?
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