Meet Kaira
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I’ve dreamed of being an author since third grade and that dream finally came true when Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs was released. I had 20-plus years of marketing experience under my belt, and I had created a personal and business branding process, which I packaged in Real You Incorporated to help women entrepreneurs define their brands. The experience of writing that book, and touring the country to speak about it, was an awesome culmination to my marketing and C-level business career. (I created the first female-focused brand in real estate, and the industry’s first consumer Web 2.0 portal. Before that, I showed an Inc. 100 firm and franchisor that women were their customers.)Along the way I’ve been honored with numerous Addys, Webbys, and Prism Awards.During my time building the Real Living brand with my husband I won the Stevie Women in Business Best Entrepreneur Award, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Fifty Fastest Growing Women-Led Businesses and was named one of Forbes’ Top 50 Women in Business to follow on Twitter. (My favorite award, though, was Kiwanis International’s Humanitarian of the Year recognizing me for starting the first homeless shelter for families in Columbus, Ohio.) I have been interviewed on Fox News, NBC and local media outlets across the country. And once Real You Incorporated was released, I spoke to organizations across the nation including The Entrepreneurship Institute, NAWBO, the American Marketing Association, eWomanNetwork, Rotary, Kiwanis, YWCA, Austin Balance Expo for Women, Key4Women Program of Key Bank, Women’s Council of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. I’m looking forward to my first speech for the Romance Writers of America in July 2015.
And then in 2010, with the help of a tweet, we sold Real Living, the brand my husband and I had built together.
I found myself in the enviable, but scary position of asking myself: now what?We’d moved from our hometown of Columbus, Ohio, to California and once the kids were settled, it was just me and my computer and a too-quiet house. The answer had been there all along. Finally, I turned to the career I’d always dreamed of and began writing full time.
My first women’s fiction novel Here, Home, Hope about a midlife makeover, ironically, was published in 2011. All the Difference followed a year later, and most recently, In the Mirror released in 2014. I love writing women’s fiction, and will celebrate two releases in 2016! I can’t wait to share more details about the stories.
I was happily writing women’s fiction, and that’s probably the path I would have followed until I went to lunch with Jane Porter, a fabulous bestselling author who had just moved to Southern California. She encouraged me to try writing romance and I did. And I loved it! The Indigo Island Series of contemporary romance novellas launched in 2014. Coming soon, expect more Indigo Island stories, as well as a new series set in my new hometown of Laguna Beach, California. Whether it’s contemporary romance or mainstream fiction, my hope is my stories sparkle with humor and heart, leaving a smile on your face when you reach The End.
I’m delighted to be able to say I’m a national bestselling author. My books have won the Indie Excellence Award, USA Book Awards, the Reader’s Choice Awards and honorable mention in the Writer’s Digest International Book Awards. The novels have been widely reviewed and featured in leading national magazines. I’m still working hard and building that career, learning from a wonderfully supportive reading and writing community. Speaking of support, I couldn’t ask for a more wonderful family. My husband and four amazing almost grown children are my biggest blessings. Oh, and my friends fill my life with joy.
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Laguna Nights (Laguna Beach #1)
Madison Alcott left her Laguna Beach childhood in the past as soon as she could, never imagining she’d be forced to return. Caring for her ill mother and holding down a high-pressure position at the best resort in town, Madison’s life is as good as it could ever be in Laguna Beach. And blissfully, nobody knows her as Holly anymore, the name she used on television. Everything changes when her high school boyfriend appears in the lobby. He was the reason she’d left Laguna in the first place when he humiliated her on national television.
Josh Welsh’s star has been dimming ever since he shot to fame as the high school heartthrob on the reality TV series Laguna Nights. Hoping to reignite his career, he agreed to host a travel show, with the first episode shooting in his old hometown of Laguna Beach. Of all the negative scenarios associated with filming in Laguna, Josh hadn’t calculated a run-in with Madison, or that the same deep connection he felt for her in high school would still be there.
Madison and Josh’s reality TV relationship exploded years ago but when the new series forces them together, they must face Laguna Nights past and present.
Josh Welsh’s star has been dimming ever since he shot to fame as the high school heartthrob on the reality TV series Laguna Nights. Hoping to reignite his career, he agreed to host a travel show, with the first episode shooting in his old hometown of Laguna Beach. Of all the negative scenarios associated with filming in Laguna, Josh hadn’t calculated a run-in with Madison, or that the same deep connection he felt for her in high school would still be there.
Madison and Josh’s reality TV relationship exploded years ago but when the new series forces them together, they must face Laguna Nights past and present.
MY REVIEW
Laguna Nights is Kaira Rouda's Book #1 in the Laguna Beech Series, in this first book Madison Alcott is forced to return to her home in Laguna Beech to care for her ill mother. Having left her home some years before after being humiliated by then boyfriend Josh on national television in a reality T.V. show where Josh was the star of the show and Madison - Known on the show as Holly - dealt with some self esteem issues, was Josh's love interest.
Now some 15years later Josh shows up back in Laguna Beech with a failing career and ends up staying in the hotel where Madison is working. At the beginning Madison doesn't trust Josh and can't believe the hurt she has been carrying around with her for so long is still at the forefront in her mind. From the get go the sparks fly between them and their chemistry is sizzling hot. Can Madison believe Josh has changed and will she give him a second chance?
Now some 15years later Josh shows up back in Laguna Beech with a failing career and ends up staying in the hotel where Madison is working. At the beginning Madison doesn't trust Josh and can't believe the hurt she has been carrying around with her for so long is still at the forefront in her mind. From the get go the sparks fly between them and their chemistry is sizzling hot. Can Madison believe Josh has changed and will she give him a second chance?
Laguna Heights (Laguna Beach #2)
Annie and Hank have created a perfect life in Laguna Beach but when a dark secret is revealed, will their marriage survive?
In high school, Annie Johns was the calm, supportive sidekick to the rest of the tumultuous female stars of the hit reality TV show, Laguna Nights. Today, she's living the happy life as a mom that she predicted on the show long ago. There's only one problem: the secret from her past that haunts her most nights, a secret that if revealed could ruin everything she shares with her husband, Hank, the man who saved her from the heartache.
***Laguna Heights can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novella. And if you enjoy Annie and Hank's story, please consider reading the rest of the Laguna Beach series.
Laguna Nights (Laguna Beach Book 1), Madison and Josh
Laguna Heights (Laguna Beach Book 2), Annie and Hank's
Laguna Lights (Laguna Beach Book 3), Laura and Paul
Laguna Sights (Laguna Beach Book 4), Jamie and Scott
In high school, Annie Johns was the calm, supportive sidekick to the rest of the tumultuous female stars of the hit reality TV show, Laguna Nights. Today, she's living the happy life as a mom that she predicted on the show long ago. There's only one problem: the secret from her past that haunts her most nights, a secret that if revealed could ruin everything she shares with her husband, Hank, the man who saved her from the heartache.
***Laguna Heights can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novella. And if you enjoy Annie and Hank's story, please consider reading the rest of the Laguna Beach series.
Laguna Nights (Laguna Beach Book 1), Madison and Josh
Laguna Heights (Laguna Beach Book 2), Annie and Hank's
Laguna Lights (Laguna Beach Book 3), Laura and Paul
Laguna Sights (Laguna Beach Book 4), Jamie and Scott
MY REVIEW
This is the second book in the Laguna Beech Series, it can be read as a stand - alone.
As in the first book this is about Annie Johns a former reality star whose past has come back to haunt her. Annie is happily married to Hank who she met in college but all that could be very well ruined as an ex abusive boyfriend suddenly appears back in Annie's life. Can Hank stand by the woman he really loves or is it the end for this great couple?
This story has it all, Love Friendship and Heartache and best of all you are totally intrigued by Annie and Hanks story that keeps you reading the whole way through
As in the first book this is about Annie Johns a former reality star whose past has come back to haunt her. Annie is happily married to Hank who she met in college but all that could be very well ruined as an ex abusive boyfriend suddenly appears back in Annie's life. Can Hank stand by the woman he really loves or is it the end for this great couple?
This story has it all, Love Friendship and Heartache and best of all you are totally intrigued by Annie and Hanks story that keeps you reading the whole way through
Laguna Lights (Laguna Beach #3)
Welcome back to Laguna Beach, California ...
Laura Kinkaid’s glamorous Hollywood life is falling apart. After years of reality television stardom beginning in high school on Laguna Nights, her career and relationship with her long-term boyfriend Scott are fizzling out. Laura decides to go home to Laguna Beach for the weekend to attend a baby shower for her high school friend. That decision – and a car accident – will lead her to a new future, if she’s ready to take a chance at love.
Paul Dorn’s former life in New York City is far behind him and he’s working in a popular Laguna Beach surf shop when fate brings the most beautiful woman he’s ever met into his life. The attraction is instant and he has an overwhelming desire to protect her. While Paul’s retail sales career is a short-term job for market research purposes, his focus on Laura is long-term.
Will Laura allow a handsome stranger to help her create a future unlike her past, or will the bright lights of Hollywood pull her back to LA?
***Laguna Lights can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novel. And if you enjoy Laura and Paul's love story, please consider reading the rest of the Laguna Beach series.
Laguna Nights (Laguna Beach Book 1), Madison and Josh's story
Laguna Heights (Laguna Beach Book 2), Annie and Hank's story
Laguna Lights (Laguna Beach Book 3), Laura and Paul's story
Laguna Sights (Laguna Beach Book 4), Coming early 2016!
Laura Kinkaid’s glamorous Hollywood life is falling apart. After years of reality television stardom beginning in high school on Laguna Nights, her career and relationship with her long-term boyfriend Scott are fizzling out. Laura decides to go home to Laguna Beach for the weekend to attend a baby shower for her high school friend. That decision – and a car accident – will lead her to a new future, if she’s ready to take a chance at love.
Paul Dorn’s former life in New York City is far behind him and he’s working in a popular Laguna Beach surf shop when fate brings the most beautiful woman he’s ever met into his life. The attraction is instant and he has an overwhelming desire to protect her. While Paul’s retail sales career is a short-term job for market research purposes, his focus on Laura is long-term.
Will Laura allow a handsome stranger to help her create a future unlike her past, or will the bright lights of Hollywood pull her back to LA?
***Laguna Lights can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone novel. And if you enjoy Laura and Paul's love story, please consider reading the rest of the Laguna Beach series.
Laguna Nights (Laguna Beach Book 1), Madison and Josh's story
Laguna Heights (Laguna Beach Book 2), Annie and Hank's story
Laguna Lights (Laguna Beach Book 3), Laura and Paul's story
Laguna Sights (Laguna Beach Book 4), Coming early 2016!
MY REVIEW
This is book no.3 in Kaira Rouda's Laguna Beech Series and like the others can be read as a stand - alone or you can get better enjoyment if read in series order.
In this story we get a more insight into Laura who has made brief appearances in previous books. Laura like the others is a former reality star but her career and long-term relationship is not going as planned, As her life goes spiralling out of control Laura is headed back to Laguna Beech for a weekend to attend a former cast mates baby shower. An accident in front of the surf shop brings Paul Dorn into her life, Paul is originally from New York City moved to Laguna Beech. Both characters are trying to escape rom their pasts and the image people see them as. Will they both take a chance on love? or will their pasts hold them back?
It's a nice steady paced read that's full of surprises, Laura and Pauls story is Fun and Sweet and definitely a must read
In this story we get a more insight into Laura who has made brief appearances in previous books. Laura like the others is a former reality star but her career and long-term relationship is not going as planned, As her life goes spiralling out of control Laura is headed back to Laguna Beech for a weekend to attend a former cast mates baby shower. An accident in front of the surf shop brings Paul Dorn into her life, Paul is originally from New York City moved to Laguna Beech. Both characters are trying to escape rom their pasts and the image people see them as. Will they both take a chance on love? or will their pasts hold them back?
It's a nice steady paced read that's full of surprises, Laura and Pauls story is Fun and Sweet and definitely a must read
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