Laura Bloom

There’s something about autumn that makes curling up with a romance novel even more tempting. Maybe it’s the changing leaves and sweet pumpkin scent in the air, or simply the excuse to grab a blanket and disappear into a small town for a few hours. In this blog, I’m sharing why autumn (or fall) is the ultimate season for romance novels, and why The Sugar Maple Inn might just be the perfect addition to your cosy-season reading list.

If you love cosy small-town romance, slow-burn love stories and the kind of fictional place you secretly wish you could visit, let me introduce you to Solace Springs. In this post, I’m sharing the Laura Bloom books in order, where The Cherry Blossom Boathouse fits into the series, and a little glimpse of what’s coming next to this lakeside town.

What is it about Washington State that makes it such an irresistible setting for romance? Is it the mist-covered forests, sparkling lakes and close-knit communities, or the feeling that life moves just a little more slowly there? In this blog, I'm sharing why I fell in love with Washington, the books that inspired me along the way, and why Solace Springs became the perfect home for The Cherry Blossom Boathouse and The Sugar Maple Inn.