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Laurel Osterkamp

Which Emily Henry Novel Couple Would Stay Together in Real Life? My Ranking…

Laurel Osterkamp · December 2, 2024

These days, we're all so cynical and divided. That makes it hard to believe in a love will last forever. Maybe that's why romance novels are more popular than ever. We need that happily-ever-after. Plus, there's the amount of amazing romance novels published recently. Emily Henry's novels are among them. However, since she's known for writing complex, realistic characters, their happily-ever-after's are sometimes slightly in question. Make no mistake, I adored all five love stories, and I …

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Which is Better? Flashdance or Rocky?

Laurel Osterkamp · November 21, 2024

 

The Next Breath is now available on audio! Now you can listen to the entire book, and find out why Nick calls Robin "Rocky," and why/how she goes up against the elusive "Flashdance Girl."

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But first, let's revisit the epic question posed by Nick in the novel's …

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The Side Project Preview: Excerpt #1

Laurel Osterkamp · October 25, 2024

The Side Project will be released in a 18 days! Here, for your reading pleasure, is the first of three preview excerpts. Enjoy! Rylee: I steel myself and step out of my car, determined to keep things businesslike today. The sight of Carson outside raking leaves, ruggedly adorable with Ferris running circles around his feet, does nothing to break my resolve. I tell myself: You’re here to work. Nothing more, nothing less.  “Hey, …

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Because I Feel So High School…

Laurel Osterkamp · October 18, 2024

Tell me the story of your high school crush!

But first, I'll tell you mine.

I was a freshman; He was a senior. I was the type of girl who guys didn’t notice. He was every girl’s not-so-secret crush. We were both in the drama department, but while he was the star of the show, I was “Townsperson #5.” And I was sooo clueless, staring at him during cast meetings before or after rehearsal. Sure, he was used to getting stared at, but …

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Nine Classics by Female Authors, Perfect for Autumn Reading

Laurel Osterkamp · October 3, 2024

As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, autumn is the perfect time to cozy up with a classic novel by a female author. These timeless works not only provide an escape to different worlds and eras, but also offer a unique perspective on life and love. From gothic tales to coming-of-age stories, here are the best classic novels by female authors to read in autumn. *Disclaimer: Associate links for the books on Kindle are below. But many are …

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