Laura Miller

Snow Day!

2/2/2022

What are you reading on this snow day?! ❄️☕️

“HEART-BREAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL.” -Jenn and Books

Most people call her Delilah. But he called her Daisy. He was seventeen and a guest in her family’s home the summer she turned fifteen. They weren’t supposed to fall in love. But Everton knew two things early on. One: He knew that she was a rule he was most likely going to break. And two: He knew that if anyone discovered their secret, he would be forced to leave. That day came in early August. And it came without warning—or a goodbye. Now, she’s twenty-one. He’s twenty-three. And she’s standing right in front of him—close enough to touch. But he can’t. It’s been six, long years, but one thing remains: she’s still forbidden. And this time, he can’t cross the line.

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Kirkwood Public Library Podcast

9/19/2020

I had so much fun talking with Ryan Drinkard and Jigisha Patel on the Kirkwood Public Library podcast about my latest novel, my favorite Missouri places and my current reads! You can listen to the episode here. My interview starts at 12:30, but I recommend listening to the whole episode!

Find my books in New Haven

8/15/2020

Hey, guys! You can now get a selection of my books at Lizzy Lu Custom Wreaths in New Haven, Mo. AND they’re all signed! New Haven, Detmold, Berger, Hermann and Washington are all inspirations for most of the settings in my novels. So, if you’re in the area, make your way downtown to the place my very first story began! And while you’re there, check out the store and snag some other really cool local finds you can only get in New Haven, Mo.!

Have you read The Dream, yet?!

8/4/2020

Have you read Daisy and Everton's story, yet? As I work on my next project, I'm constantly reminded of The Dream and its illusions. I often weave dreams into my stories, but this particular title really highlights that theme. If you've read The Dream, what did you think? Was there a happily-ever-after for Daisy? For Everton?

Find The Dream on Amazon!

♥Laura

Have you read them all?

8/7/2019

Have you read all eight of my novels?! They all take place in small towns and involve characters that will probably remind you of the people you know or used to know! If you haven't read any OR all of them, I've put together a cheat sheet below to help you choose where to begin! They're in order of how I wrote them, starting in 2012, but you can read them in ANY order. And the best part, they're suitable for all ages! But if you get to the end, and you're still not quite sure where to start, I recommend The Life We Almost Had! Find them all on Amazon! Happy reading! ♥ Laura

Butterfly Weeds

My debut novel about a girl who hears a song on a downtown Charleston, South Carolina street, only to realize it's about her.
Themes: High school sweethearts, music, forever love, songs, famous hero
Why readers like it: Main character Will Stephens, the story follows the life of the characters, the ending

"One of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read." -Jelena's Book Blog

My Butterfly

The same story as Butterfly Weeds, but told in the male point of view
Themes: High school sweethearts, country music, small-town life, fame
Why readers like it: More details about Will, revisiting Butterfly Weeds

"I have never met a more swoon-worthy character than Will Stephens."
-Romantic Reading Escapes

For All You Have Left

Story alternates between past and present. Logan Cross secretly gets married at eighteen but is forced to start over soon afterward.
Themes: Love and loss, mystery, hope, sisterhood, second chances, secrets
Why readers like it: Old loves and new loves that are interconnected, falling in love for the first time

"It takes you back to the innocence and joy of falling in love." -She Reads New Adult

By Way of Accident

Told from the male point of view. A girl shows up at River Asher's creek one day only to disappear. Years later, when he finds a lost letter, he goes on a quest to find her.
Themes: Rural life, young love, second chances, fate, letters
Why readers like it: Young love in a rural, small town

"A classic, all-American, enchanting love story." -Southern Belle Book Blog

When Cicadas Cry

Fast read, told from both the female and male perspectives. When Ashley Westcott shows up in Remington Jude's small town, she's the talk of the town. When she abruptly leaves one day, rumors fly.
Themes: Mystery, small-town rumors, love and loss
Why readers like it: Love between family and friends, the twist

"Miller brings the small-town rumor mill to life." -Kathy Reads Fiction

A Bird on a Windowsill

New adult romance. Salem and Savannah have known each other since childhood. But now, at 23 and having spent the last five years apart, they both must navigate the delicate line of loving and letting go.
Themes: Young love, a hint of mystery, true love, letters
Why readers like it: Main character Salem Ebenezer, reminds them of their first love

"Captures the true essence of friendship and falling in love."
-Two Book Lovers Reviews

The Life We Almost Had

Berlin and Iva grow up and fall in love in the small town of Sweet Home, Missouri. But when Berlin's family moves away, they lose touch. Now, years later, Berlin has a secret he's hiding from Iva.
Themes: Small-town life, young love, second chances, mystery, famous hero
Why readers like it: The small town of Sweet Home, inspired by my hometown; following Iva and Berlin's love story from the beginning

"The book that feeds my need for the perfect romance." -The Bookie Rookie

The Dream

Not your ordinary romance. Everton and Daisy's love comes young and fast. And it's also forbidden. Five years later, they're standing face to face for the first time since high school, but one thing remains: their love is still forbidden.
Themes: Young love, forbidden love, family, sisterhood
Why readers like it: The banter between the sisters, small-town family life, the revelation at the end

"Heart-breakingly beautiful." -Jenn and Books

"This one took a turn I didn't see coming." -Cyndy, Goodreads

Find them all on Amazon!

Discussion Questions: The Dream

4/9/2019

READING GROUP GUIDE
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
The Dream

In the prologue, the narrator, Daisy, speaks about The Law of Our Firsts? Do you believe this law to be true?
If you were Everton, would you have heeded Daisy’s father’s warning and stayed away from Daisy altogether?
What did you think of the relationship between Daisy and her sisters? Can you relate?
If you were Everton, would you have “stayed in the truck”? If you were Daisy, would you have fought more for a relationship with Everton? Could they have made it?
What were your thoughts in Chapter 13 when Daisy sees Everton again after six years?
If you were Daisy, would you have continued to visit Everton in his office?
In the wedding chapter (Chapter 21), who do you believe Daisy is watching from her church pew in the back row? Whose wedding is she attending?
Do you believe Thomas Jefferson got it right? Do you believe that as we grow older, we love those most whom we loved first?
Do you agree with Daisy or do you believe there is a distinction between being in love and loving someone?
Did you catch on to the twist before it was revealed? If so, what tipped you off?
Looking back on The Dream, are there parts that pointed to the twist?
Do you believe that Daisy and Everton are happy in their current lives?
Do you see The Dream as having a happy ending?

It's Live!

4/2/2019

The Dream is now available! Find it here:
Kindle
Paperback

I can't wait for you to read Everton and Daisy's story!

Back cover summary

Most people call her Delilah. But he called her Daisy. He was seventeen and a guest in her family’s home the summer she turned fifteen. They weren’t supposed to fall in love. But Everton knew two things early on. One: He knew that she was a rule he was most likely going to break. And two: He knew that if anyone discovered their secret, he would be forced to leave. That day came in early August. And it came without warning—or a goodbye. Now, she’s twenty-one. He’s twenty-three. And she’s standing right in front of him—close enough to touch. But he can’t. It’s been six, long years, but one thing remains: she’s still forbidden. And this time, he can’t cross the line. 💞

Praise for The Dream

“HEART-BREAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL.”
–Jenn and Books

"[THIS] IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL LOVE STORY. YOU CAN'T GUESS WHAT WILL COME NEXT–AND JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU HAVE IT FIGURED OUT, YOU'LL BE WRONG."
–The Brave Mom

“THE KIND OF STORY YOU READ ONCE AND THEN TREASURE IT IN YOUR HEART FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!”
–Inked Pages

“I’M STILL TRYING TO RECOVER FROM THAT PLOT TWIST.”
-Livros Minha Terapia

“WHENEVER I CATCH MYSELF THINKING ABOUT A BOOK AND ITS CHARACTERS DAYS AFTER FINISHING IT, I KNOW THAT IT WAS A WINNER.”
-2 Book Lovers Reviews

One more day!

3/31/2019

In only one more day, The Dream will be here! I'm so excited for you guys to read Daisy and Everton's story. Don't forget to grab your copy at the special pre-order price today on Amazon!

Two more days!

3/30/2019

It's almost here! Don't forget to secure your copy today at the special pre-order price on Amazon!

Back cover summary:

Most people call her Delilah. But he called her Daisy. He was seventeen and a guest in her family’s home the summer she turned fifteen. They weren’t supposed to fall in love. But Everton knew two things early on. One: He knew that she was a rule he was most likely going to break. And two: He knew that if anyone discovered their secret, he would be forced to leave.

That day came in early August. And it came without warning—or a goodbye.

Now, she’s twenty-one. He’s twenty-three. And she’s standing right in front of him—close enough to touch. But he can’t. It’s been six, long years, but one thing remains: she’s still forbidden. And this time, he can’t cross the line.

Only 3 more days!

3/29/2019

Don't forget to add The Dream to your TBR lists on Goodreads! And also, you can pre-order your copy of Everton and Daisy's story today at the special pre-order price on Amazon!