- Meet the Author -
Lori Laine
Lori Laine is a British rom-com author based in beautiful Western Norway. She writes warm, funny stories about modern love—complete with ambitious heroines, swoon-worthy heroes, and the delightful chaos that happens in between. Inspired by everyday moments and the thrill (and awkwardness) of new beginnings, Lori brings heart, humour, and charm to every page.
When she’s not writing or juggling family life, you’ll find her walking her dogs, reading, reluctantly hiking, or hopping around Europe with friends.
- Elevator pitch -
Why You’ll Love Falling Hard
If you love stories like Can You Keep a Secret? or The Love Hypothesis, you’ll love Falling Hard. It’s a laugh-out-loud, grumpy-meets-sunshine romance about a chaotic London woman and the guarded man who falls for her despite his best efforts. It’s got humour, heart, and just the right amount of spice — a modern love story about vulnerability, redemption, and the beautiful mess of falling hard for someone.
- About Book -
Falling Hard
Falling Hard follows Daisy Donaldson, a London based marketing associate with a sharp tongue, a knack for embarrassing herself in public, and a love life that could best be described as reluctant. At 27, Daisy finds herself at a crossroads, realising she has been living as two very different versions of herself.
There is Daisy Number One, Corporate Killer Daisy. She is focused, driven, and brilliant at her job. A social butterfly thriving in the hustle of London life, she is the kind of person who can dominate the corporate world with ease.
And then there is Daisy Number Two, the real Daisy. The introverted, socially awkward, phone call avoiding, job quitting, anxiety ridden recluse. The version of herself that needs two glasses of wine just to survive an interview, a date, or any social engagement for that matter. The one who would rather curl up at home with her dog and avoid the world entirely.
Having just landed her dream job at a sleek new firm, Daisy is determined to keep up her Corporate Killer persona and maintain the professional facade until she meets Sam, her infuriatingly handsome but arrogant colleague. As sparks fly and drinks spill, Daisy must dig deep to find the real her, all while navigating the messy web of workplace politics, complicated relationships, and a family that is never short on drama, and trying not to trip over her own feet again.
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- Up Coming Book -
Almost Perfect, Mostly Chaos
Something new is on the horizon. A story born from movement, momentum, and the kind of chaos you learn to carry with grace.
- Excerpts -
Sneak Peek of "Falling Hard"
Chapter 1
Walking out of her god-awful job might just turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Lance had left that very same company a week before she quit, jumping ship to a social media firm where he was now working in marketing—and, according to him, it was the best job ever.He was convinced Daisy should follow his lead. “I’ll get you in,” he’d promised, brimming with confidence. Experience? Irrelevant. Marketing was all about personality, and he was certain she could charm her way in.There was just one problem with Lance’s plan.Daisy Donaldson wasn’t charming.
Chapter 12
Then came the mental slideshow of all the stupid things she’d ever done. Quitting jobs. Texting exes. Crying in ubers. Classic Daisy Donaldson: self-sabotage – the best bits.In a moment of weakness, okay three moments, she texted him.
Daisy: I’m really sorry. Can we talk?
Daisy: Or… not. Just tell me you’re okay.
Daisy: Please.
Read. No reply
Chapter 24
She deserved someone uncomplicated. Easy. Someone who didn’t wake up in cold sweats from things he didn’t talk about.His arm tightened slightly around her without meaning to, as if afraid she might slip away if he didn’t hold on tight enough.It felt like falling. Falling hard. And it scared the shit out of him.But then she stirred in her sleep, murmured something half-formed and contented, and shifted closer. Her hand found his where it rested against her stomach, fingers curling gently around his.And just like that, the spiral paused.