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Author of more than twenty published books, Laurie Ryan has been published in sensual contemporary romance for over fifteen years and her writing has been said to feel like a warm hug.

Laurie lives in the Pacific Northwest with her “he can fix anything” hubby, but is always willing to travel to visit their children and grandchildren. Her creativity isn’t limited to writing. She also scrap books and, when she really needs to disappear, she paints rocks and shells found on the beaches she walks.

An avid cruiser, Laurie has visited many places. One of her favorites was a stop in Greenland, where the strength and endurance of the people living in those beautiful but harsh surroundings became an underlying thread in her stories.

Since Laurie is often found on the beach staring at the ocean—her happy place—she had to write beach books, right? Laurie is best known for her small-town series, Willow Bay, which has won awards in contemporary romance categories.

Laurie Ryan writes about resilient, independent women who might stumble, but they dust themselves off and get the job done. Their men, whether commanding alpha or endearing cinnamon roll heroes, will do whatever it takes to ensure the happiness of the women they cherish.

Laurie has always had a deep connection to nature and the outdoors, which is reflected in her writing.  Laurie is a passionate writer who brings her love for nature, animals, and creativity into her work. Her sensual romance novels are sure to warm the hearts of readers and leave them wanting more.

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Laurie loves to hear from her readers and can be reached at laurie@laurieryanauthor.com

Addendum: In October, 2019, we lost our Dude, a seventeen pound, laid back, lovable boy. He’s with us every day in our hearts and our memories. I’ve never bonded with an animal like I did with Dude. He liked to curl up on my chest while I wrote, which made typing…interesting. He loved greeting people at the door, reaching for a pet. He had the best purr (and no drool.) He was my boy and we miss him dearly.

SPECIAL STATEMENT REGARDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USAGE

No artificial intelligence (A.I) or predictive language software is used in any part of the creation of these stories or for cover art, nor will it ever be use for any of my works.

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2022 Readers and Writers Event
2022 Readers and Writers Event
2022 Readers and Writers Event
 
Laurie Ryan with Allie K. Adams
At Olympia RWA’s annual Elizabeth Kistler Writer’s Conference with fellow author,the casted Allie K. Adams
Laurie Ryan an d Jillian Chantal
At RWA Nationls, NYC, with fellow author Jillian Chantal
At Emerald City Writer’s Conference
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