Laura Lee

From a writer whose work has been called “breathtaking and dazzling” by Roxane Gay, this moving, illuminating, and multifaceted memoir explores, in a series of essays, the emotional scars we carry when dealing with mental and physical illnesses—reminiscent of The Collected Schizophrenias and An Unquiet Mind . In this stunning debut, Laura Lee weaves unforgettable and eye-opening essays on a variety of taboo topics. In “History of Scars” and “Aluminum’s Erosions,” Laura dives head-first into heavier themes revolving around intimacy, sexuality, trauma, mental illness, and the passage of time. In “Poetry of the World,” Laura shifts and addresses the grief she feels by being geographically distant from her mother whom, after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, is relocated to a nursing home in Korea. Through the vivid imagery of mountain climbing, cooking, studying writing, and growing up Korean American, Lee explores the legacy of trauma on a young queer child of immigrants as she reconciles the disparate pieces of existence that make her whole. By tapping into her own personal, emotional, and psychological struggles in these powerful and relatable essays, Lee encourages all of us to not be afraid to face our own hardships and inner truths.

I KNEW HE WOULD RUIN ME FROM THE MOMENT WE MET. Everything about the man screamed confidence. Sensuality. Intelligence. Worldliness. But it was how he saved me that ruined me most. Through him, I learned to end my path of self-destruction. I no longer needed to numb the pain with mindless one-night-stands and drunken blackouts. He made me feel worthy. Treasured. Optimistic about my future. Here I stand four years later, in a coffee shop a world away, still broken…but beautifully so. My scars no longer hold me back. Instead, they give me strength and enrich my appreciation for the good things in life. I have hopes and dreams…faith that anything is possible. I am no longer the lost little girl fighting for survival. I have direction. I have courage. I am not without possibility. I’ll always have Gavin to thank for that—Mr. Cooper, I remind myself. That’s who he is to me now: just a former teacher. I know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry. I was eighteen when we first met. Legally, we did nothing wrong. Morally? Well, I guess that depends on how flexible your morals are.My name is Kat and this is my story.

Forget about those other celebrity chefs. Or as I like to call them...Amateurs.Nobody can perfect a pastry like yours truly. People come from all over the world to taste my delectable treats. Women practically throw themselves at me, begging for a chance to suck the cream out of my éclair.I'm handsome, I'm wealthy, and I'm talented.All in all, life is pretty sweet.At least it was...until a beautiful Latina walked into my life and lit my whole damn world on fire.They say all is fair in love and war. Well, Gabriela Martinez may not know it yet, but she and I are definitely at war.Note: Billionaire Bad Boy is an interconnected standalone novella set in the Bedding the Billionaire world. It was previously published under the title: Sweet Temptations. The content has not been revised.

Bosshole (ˈbȯs - ˈhōl )-noun1. A person who turns into a massive jerk ten seconds after being made supervisor.2. An employer completely devoid of empathy or concern for anyone else.3. A manager with whom you often disagree.Also see: jerk boss, a$$hole, egomaniacDo you know the one thing you should never do at work?Your boss.Sadly, following that particular piece of advice is much easier said than done.Ronan Maxwell is hands down the sexiest man I’ve ever met. He’s also the pushiest, most demanding, and most arrogant S.O.B. on the planet. And even though I can’t stand him, I never stop wondering how his ridiculously pretty mouth would feel against my skin. Or whether or not that bulge in his pants is as impressive as it seems.For two years, I had it under control. But then one late night, all that changed. Now that I know firsthand how electrifying his touch can be, I want him more than ever. And the longer we continue this twisted relationship, the softer my heart gets. I have no idea what the future holds, but one thing I know for sure—this man has the power to break my heart.And that’s one thing I can never let happen.*Billionaire Bosshole is a full-length interconnected standalone novel in the Bedding the Billionaire world.  

It can’t get much worse than finding your fiancé banging his secretary over the back of your couch, right? Wrong. Try discovering your unforgettable, dirty talking, arrogant as f*ck one-night stand is your new boss. The same man that you hate with a fiery passion but your traitorous body refuses to read the memo. I’ll admit, Liam Maxwell’s cockiness is not unwarranted—in the bedroom or the boardroom—but I’m a professional. I refuse to let an inconvenient attraction affect my career. I’ll just have to do what I do best: manage the situation objectively. Why do I get the feeling that’s going to be much easier said than done?Note: Billionaire Bossman is an interconnected standalone novella in the Bedding the Billionaire world. It was previously published under the title: Public Relations. The content has not been revised. 

An amazing, enlightening, and endlessly entertaining look at how weather has shaped our world. Throughout history, great leaders have fallen, the outcomes of mighty battles have been determined, and the tides of earth-shattering events have been turned by a powerful, inscrutable force of nature: the weather. In Blame It on the Rain , author Laura Lee explores the amazing and sometimes bizarre ways in which weather has influenced our history and helped to bring about sweeping cultural change. She also delights us with a plethora of fascinating weather-related facts (Did you know that more Britons die of sunburn every year than Australians?), while offering readers a hilarious overview of humankind's many absurd attempts to control the elements. Eye-opening, edifying, and totally unexpected, Blame It on the Rain is a fascinating appreciation of the destiny-altering vagaries of mother nature—and it's even more fun than watching the Weather Channel!

From USA Today bestselling author, Laura Lee, comes the sexy and heart-wrenching new standalone story set in the Windsor Academy world. They call me a player.A joker.The guy always down for a good time.But if they knew the secrets I’ve been keeping, they’d call me something else entirely.For the last two years, I’ve been buried in shame, numbing the pain with various vices. Drowning in self-hatred and concealing it with a smile.I had a system in place, a surety that no one would learn the truth. Then Sydney Carrington came waltzing back into my life.She’s the new headmaster’s daughter.The most beautiful girl I’ve ever met.The one person on Earth who can expose what I’ve worked so tirelessly to hide:That I'm the fucking villain in this story. ◆ BROKEN PLAYBOY is a standalone novel set in the Windsor Academy world.  This book may contain triggers for sensitive readers. Due to mature subject matter, it is recommended for readers 17+ only.WINDSOR ACADEMY SERIES 1. Wicked Liars2. Ruthless Kings3. Fallen HeirsNOTE: Books 1-3 MUST be read in order to follow the story properly. 4. Broken Playboy (can be read as a standalone) 

From USA Today Bestselling Author, Laura Lee, comes this new dark and addicting why choose/reverse harem romance series.   I grew up with three boys who vowed to always protect me. Vaughn, Nico, and Cruz started as my neighbors. Then, they became my best friends. And in the end, they were my entire world. We thought we were invincible. That nothing and no one could ever tear us apart. It’s funny how murder has a way of changing that, isn’t it? This is the story of our beginning. This is the story of our destruction.   *CALLOUS BOYS is book 1 in the Callous Kings of Crystal Cove series and does end in a cliffhanger. This is a dark (#whychoose) reverse harem story, meaning the heroine winds up with three or more love interests by the final installment. This book may contain triggers for sensitive readers. Due to mature subject matter, it is recommended for readers 17+ only. It was previously published in the Brutal Boys on Devil's Night anthology which is no longer available. The content has NOT changed.

What happens when one steamy night turns into the surprise of a lifetime?Riley McIntyre thought it’d be simple—a one-time thing, then he and Devyn Summers would go back to being best friends. He couldn’t have been more wrong. Years have gone by, and every day without her has been a constant reminder of how badly he messed up. Now he’s back, ready to prove he’s changed and to fight for the only girl he’s ever loved. But Devyn’s been sitting on a secret that could change everything.Riley stormed back into Devyn’s life just when she thought she’d finally moved on. He was her best friend, her everything—until he left without a word. She’s tried to forget him and build a life that didn’t include the boy who broke her heart. Now, he’s back, saying he’s ready to be the man she always believed he could be. But trusting him again might be the biggest risk she’s ever taken. Can she open her heart to him once more, or is this one deal that’s just too broken?Deal Breakers is a hot and hilarious best-friends-to-lovers romantic comedy, filled with second-chance romance, a surprise twist, and laugh-out-loud moments. Each installment in the Dealing with Love series can be read as a standalone.

"I'M A VIRGIN, AND YOU NEED TO RELIEVE ME OF THAT." What respectable guy could say no to that? Yeah, she was my best friend. But she was also the hottest chick I had ever known. I thought it would be simple. I thought we'd have a good time, then pretend like it never happened. It turns out, I was an idiot. Now, she wants nothing to do with me, but I'm determined. I've spent the last five years without her and I refuse to waste another day. I have a solid plan. All of my figurative ducks are in a row. I'm going balls to the wall, and I'm not stopping until I win back the only girl I've ever loved. Too bad for me, Devyn Summers has been sitting on a secret that nothing could've prepared me for. *Deal Breakers is filled with lots of laughs, a sexy romance, and an overflowing swear jar. It's the first installment in the Dealing With Love series, but each one can be read as a standalone.

From USA Today bestselling author, Laura Lee, comes a hot and hilarious brother's best friend romance. I'VE OFFICIALLY SCREWED THE POOCH. I mean, not literally, because that would be disgusting. But I did break one of the cardinal rules of Bro Code, which is equally appalling. You see, I fell for my best friend's sister after he explicitly forbid me to go near her. As if that weren't bad enough, I went ahead and married her while sh*tfaced in Vegas. I know that I should get an annulment and forget the whole thing ever happened, despite the fact that our wedding night was the hottest thing I've ever experienced. The last thing I should do is go back for seconds. Or thirds. Or...you get the point. And what I definitely shouldn't do, is say f*ck the consequences and give this marriage a real shot. But here's the problem with I'm pretty sure that Charlotte Harris is the one. And if that's the case, nothing is going to keep me away from her. Not even her brother. *Deal Makers is a brother's best friend / firefighter / best friend's sister romance filled with lots of laughs, drunken Vegas shenanigans, and hot sexy times. It is the third installment in the Dealing With Love series but each one can be read as a standalone.

MY DICK CAN BE A REAL BASTARD SOMETIMES.  When he takes charge, I’ve been known to do a lot of stupid shit, despite the fact that I have a genius IQ. Case in point: How I met the woman of my dreams. Now, I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I don’t regret that moment of idiocy one bit. It may have been one of the most embarrassing moments of my life, but you know what they say about first impressions, right? Well, I can guarantee that I made quite the impression that evening. (Don't worry; I’ll tell you all the gory details later.) Most days, she acts like she hates me — probably because I behave like an ass — but we both know the truth: Rainey O’Neil wants me just as much as I want her — she just doesn’t want to admit it.  Good thing I’ve never been one to back down from a challenge. *Deal Takers is the second installment in the Dealing with Love world but can be read as a standalone.

Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive...Pretty, pretentious little liars. I’m surrounded by them everywhere I turn. But I’m learning not everything is as it seems. The ones who I thought were my enemies have become my greatest allies. And the ones who I severely underestimated turned out to be much eviler than I could’ve ever imagined. They say money can’t buy happiness. Well...I’m here to tell you, it can certainly broker a deal with a devil. And the funny thing about dealing with devils? They always come to collect. Too bad for them, I’m going to put up one helluva fight. I’m stronger.I’m ready.And I’m going to love watching them fall. •FALLEN HEIRS is the third book in the Windsor Academy series. This is the conclusion to Jazz and Kingston’s story and cannot be read as a standalone. It is a dark high school MF bully romance that may contain triggers for sensitive readers. Due to mature content, it is recommended for readers 17+. 

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I knew he would ruin me from the moment we met. Everything about the man screamed confidence. Sensuality. Intelligence. Worldliness. But it was how he saved me that ruined me most. Through him, I learned to end my path of self-destruction. I no longer needed to numb the pain with mindless one-night-stands and drunken blackouts. He made me feel worthy. Treasured. Optimistic about my future. Here I stand four years later, in a coffee shop a world away, still broken…but beautifully so. My scars no longer hold me back. Instead, they give me strength and enrich my appreciation for the good things in life. I have hopes and dreams…faith that anything is possible. I am no longer the lost little girl fighting for survival. I have direction. I have courage. I am not without possibility. I’ll always have Gavin to thank for that—Mr. Cooper, I remind myself. That’s who he is to me now: just a former teacher. I know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry. I was eighteen when we first met. Legally, we did nothing wrong. Morally? Well, I guess that depends on how flexible your morals are My name is Kat and this is my story.

In a world filled with secrets, lies, and cruelty, only the strongest will survive. I’m living proof of that. But being left for dead has made me question everything I thought I knew. I want to believe I have allies in these ruthless games, but the more truths I unravel, the more twisted and tangled the web becomes. And the deeper I fall down the rabbit hole, the more determined I am to bring them down. *RUTHLESS KINGS is book 2 in the Windsor Academy series and cannot be read as a standalone. It is a dark high school MF bully romance that may contain triggers for sensitive readers. Due to mature content, it is recommended for readers 17+ only.

The term 'Schadenfreude'-originally a German word translated as "pleasure taken in someone else's misfortune"-has become entrenched in popular culture. There have been references to it everywhere from 'The West Wing' to 'The Colbert Report'. Sarah Silverman has a running joke about it in her comedy skits. Ben Affleck even blamed it for the failure of 'Gigli', his ill-fated movie with JLo (even though everyone knows what the problem really was ...). Delighting in other people's ill luck is an undeniable part of the modern psyche. It can be as simple as a slip on a banana peel or the soap opera unraveling of a celebrity scandal. This slightly naughty book compiles scores of Schadenfreude moments, many of which are sure to provide helpful cheer, such as heiress Paris Hilton facing a jail sentence for driving on a suspended license, wartime VP Dick Cheney in a weapons mishap, and Olympian showboat Lindsey Jacobellis losing the snowboarding gold medal. Filled with the missteps and downfalls of the famous and not so famous, "Schadenfreude, Baby!" taps into our universal longing to gawk and smirk at the people who stand-or fall-for all of us. This helps us feed the delusion that while the accidents and agonies of life are happening to someone else, we ourselves are spared ... at least for the moment.

Liars. Every last one of them. The kings and queens of my new high school. The father and stepmother I never knew. Each has more wealth and privilege than I could've ever imagined. Each has a pile of wicked dirty secrets they'd do anything to protect. These people have grown accustomed to getting what they want and what they want is to make my life a living hell. Too bad for them, you can't break someone who's already broken. Too bad for them, I won't give up without a fight. Too bad for them, I'm going to make them pay...even if it's the last thing I do. *Wicked Liars is the first book in the Windsor Academy series and cannot be read as a standalone. This is a dark high school MF bully romance that may contain triggers for sensitive readers. Due to mature subject matter, it is recommended for readers 17+ only.