Category: When Cicadas Cry

When Cicadas Cry: Kindle Unlimited

10/18/2019

Have you read Ashley and Remington's story, yet?!
It's now available on Kindle Unlimited!

"An unbelievable, breathtakingly emotional story.”
-Jelena Bosh, Heartbeats Between Words

Back cover summary:

When Omaha-native Ashley Westcott suddenly shows up in Remington Jude’s small, Missouri town, she’s the talk of the town. When she leaves abruptly one day, the rumors fly. But only Rem knows why she left, and he’s not talking.

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Have you read them all?

8/7/2019

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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!

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Secrets!

8/28/2018

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Happy Tuesday! When Cicadas Cry is my fifth novel. It’s a standalone, and it’s not part of a series. So, if you haven’t read any of my books yet, you can start with this one! My favorite part about this story is Rem and Ashley’s secret. It’s a secret they share, but neither of them knows it! I hope you get a chance to check out their story. When Cicadas Cry is for ages 12 to 99 and is available on Amazon, iTunes & B&N. Happy Reading! ♥Laura
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Discussion Questions: When Cicadas Cry

5/15/2017

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READING GROUP GUIDE
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
When Cicadas Cry

At first, Rem only reads a few chapters of Ashley’s book. If you knew a book was about you, would you read it entirely?
Rem tells Ashley the story about the cicadas and how they know immortality, yet not eternal youth. Which would you take, if you could: immortality or eternal youth (minus the immortality part) or neither?
Rem knows why Ashley left town, but he doesn’t tell anyone. Could you have kept that a secret, with all the rumors flying around the small town?
When Rem finds out Ashley’s connection to Owen, he’s angry that Ashley had even come to Ava knowing what she knew. Was he justified in his thoughts and actions?
Should Ashley have mentioned to Rem her connection to Owen sooner?
Rem sights his loyalty to his brother for not continuing to see Ashley? Is this reasonable?
Ashley abruptly leaves town after Rem says that he no longer loves her. Is she justified in doing this? Would you have wanted to get out of town after what had happened?
Rem sees Ashley’s words--there are just some things in this world you don’t take for granted. And that’s one of them—as a sign from his brother. Do you think he needed something like this to feel okay about seeing Ashley again? And why do you think that is?
In the epilogue, Ashley says that it’s not one moment that shapes an entire life, but a series of moments—one on top of the other. How do you interpret this statement?

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Honored to be your autumn!

7/28/2015

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I'm happy and honored to be your autumn, Fernanda!

"Colleen Hoover is my spring...
J. A. Redmerski is my summer...
Tarryn Fisher is my winter...
Laura Miller... Laura is my autumn!
I'll be forever grateful for Laura's love stories and amazing characters which always give me hope and touch me deeply... I'll be forever grateful for the cicadas cry... I will be forever grateful for autumn!"
~Fernanda Aragão, Cinco Garotas Exemplares