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Biography

is an award-winning Irish author of emotionally rich romance and romantic suspense.

Known for her cinematic storytelling, sharp dialogue, and deeply human characters, Laura writes stories rooted in family, resilience, and connection.
A prolific storyteller and independent publisher, she runs Emerald Harbour, where every book is crafted with the same care and intention as traditional publishing — without sacrificing creative freedom.

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Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/author/lauracarpenterbooks

Books

In Her Defense : A Mercy Law Thriller

Stronger Than Fists : The Belfast Bruises Duet

Ballad of the Broken: A Novel of Found Family, Fierce Hope, and Songs That Refuse to Die

She Stayed Anyway : A Novel of Motherhood, Grief, Second Chances,Madness, and the Mercy We Give Ourselves

The Songs We Never Finished

Velvet

The Calm After Chaos (Forward Anyway)

Marked by the Veil-Wolf

The Long Game

Cask Strength

The Grove That Rooted Us (Delvin Grove Book 2)

What the River Takes (Delvin Grove Book 3)

Crosswalks and Crayons

Borrowed Light

Twelve Nights on the Landing: A Novel of Doors, Promises, and the Families We Build

Archivist’s Dare

After the Wave: A small-town Irish romance about grief, saltwater, and second chances

A Choir for Thursday

RULES WE BREAK (Emerald wings Book 1)

The Table That Held Us : A family novel of grief, grace, and second chances

Smoke and Pancakes : grief and healing story women’s fiction heartwarming homecoming contemporary novel

The Northside Star’s Lullaby

Stronger than yesterday

Spectacular Things

Better Wild Than Gone

The Silent Protocol : A Medical Thriller

The Girl He Forgot : A shattered past. A buried legacy. A girl who won’t let the truth die quiet

The Ties That Made Us

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Awards & Recognitions

Since publishing my first full-length novel, I’ve been honored to participate in some of the most respected book awards and literary communities in the industry. Every recognition—whether it’s a five-star reader review, a festival nod, or an official nomination—reminds me why I started writing in the first place: to connect, to heal, and to tell stories that matter.

Some of the awards and recognitions I’ve entered or been featured in include:

BookFest Awards
Recognized for exceptional literary work and storytelling in the 2025 BookFest Awards.

Indie Book Awards
Multiple books submitted for Indie Book Awards, celebrating the best in independent publishing.

KDP Select All-Star Program
Featured as part of Amazon’s KDP Select All-Star program for outstanding reader engagement.

ARC (Advance Reader Copy) Communities
My books have been featured with top ARC review groups, receiving glowing early feedback from hundreds of readers.

BookTok & Bookstagram Features
Selected and spotlighted by leading BookTok and Bookstagram reviewers, with positive reviews and social buzz.

Reader’s Choice Awards
Submitted several titles for Reader’s Choice Awards in the romance, women’s fiction, and historical saga categories.

Media & Press:
My books and story have been featured in literary interviews, podcasts, and social media spotlights.

Professional Memberships:
Active member of independent author networks and literary communities.

Speaking & Panels:
Invited as a guest for online panels, book festivals, and indie author events.

Charity & Community:
Supporter of local literacy programs, community arts, and initiatives giving a voice to underrepresented stories.

I’m committed to continuing this journey—not just for the accolades, but for every reader who finds themselves between the pages. Thank you for being part of my story.

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