735 ratings | 278 reviews | avg rating:4.53

Laura’s Year In Books

Laura’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at Laura’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Laura’s 2025 Year in Books

Laura Braley’s Followers (16)

Laura’s Bookshelves

to-read (326)
currently-reading (0)
read (742)
2026-reads (36)
5-star-reads-2026 (22)
historical-romance (22)

Laura’s Friends (96)

Belle

729 books | 20 friends

Rachel Cass

567 books | 100 friends

Aya Cardel

549 books | 77 friends

Marissa

973 books | 199 friends

Jessie Gallenstein

224 books | 52 friends

BeeFaith

2,089 books | 155 friends

Beba Andric

2,019 books | 81 friends

Becca

858 books | 53 friends

More friends…

2026 Reading Challenge

2026

READING

CHALLENGE

Laura Braley has read 41 of 100 books.

41%

Laura Braley

Goodreads Author

Born

in The United States

March 08

Genre

Romance, Fantasy

Member Since

May 2010

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/laurabraley

edit data

As the daughter of a retired sailor from the United States Navy, Laura Braley has lived all over the United States, but currently calls Virginia Beach home.

Laura describes her motivation to write, "I have to write. It's like breathing to me. All of these characters are bouncing around in my head, dying to tell me their stories. I just give them a voice."

A mother of four and grandmother of three, when Laura isn't working her full time job, she's either reading or dabbling with her writing. ...more

33 posts
Laura Braley's Blog

Guest Post: Lisa Bilbrey

Due to some outside factors, we've added today as a stop on Lisa Bilbrey's Journey to a New Life blog tour. Luckily, being the consummate professional that she is, Lisa sent me everything I needed to be able to help out.

Today she joins me to give her views on writing sex scenes into a book.

Before I start this post, let me state for the record that I don’t have a problem with sex being writte Read more of this blog post »

View more on Laura Braley's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on September 16, 2013 21:46

View all 33 posts »

Combine Editions
Laura Braley’s books

Average rating: 4.42 · 36 ratings · 6 reviews · 5 distinct works

	Life is More Than Candy Hearts by Lisa Bilbrey (Goodreads Author), Laura Braley (Goodreads Author), Michele Richard (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Smoky Rooms 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Smoky Rooms 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life Is More Than Candy Hearts by Michele Richard (Goodreads Author), Laura Braley (Goodreads Author), Estelle Mars (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life is More Than Candy Hearts (Volume 1) [Paperback] [2012] (Author) Lisa Bilbrey, Laura Braley, Michele Richard by Michele Richard (Goodreads Author), Lisa Bilbrey (Goodreads Author), Laura Braley (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Laura Braley…

rss
Laura’s Recent Updates

Laura Braley wants to read Daggermouth (Daggermouth, #1) by H.M. Wolfe (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2026 03:27PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Laura Braley wants to read The Bone Singer by Abigail Owen (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 09, 2026 03:27PM · like
Laura Braley entered a giveaway Magic and Mischief at the Wayside Hotel by Elizabeth Everett (Goodreads Author) 24 copies available, ends on March 09, 2026 Enter to win »
Feb 09, 2026 11:07AM · like · see giveaway
Laura Braley rated a book it was amazing Undead Oaths (Undead Gods, #2) by Caitlyn Battelle (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 08, 2026 10:41PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Undead Oaths by Caitlyn Battelle. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Undead Oaths by Caitlyn Battelle <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Laura Braley wants to read The Pythonist (Weary Souls Trilogy #1) by Loren Little (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 08, 2026 06:21PM · like
Laura Braley rated a book really liked it Cursed to the Ruined Court (Frostbound Court, #3) by Robin D. Mahle (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.
Feb 08, 2026 09:31AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Cursed to the Ruined Court by Robin D. Mahle. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Cursed to the Ruined Court by Robin D. Mahle <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Laura Braley rated a book really liked it Debating with the Duke (Second Sons of London, #2) by Alexa Aston (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 07, 2026 09:18PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Debating with the Duke by Alexa Aston. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Debating with the Duke by Alexa Aston <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Laura Braley rated a book it was amazing A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
How can you not help but root for the Tragedy that becomes the Hero? I’m legitimately speechless! This YA novel is fantastically crafted, full of whimsy, joy, fear, and abject terror. The plot is simply incredible, the plot twist completely mind-blow ...more
Feb 07, 2026 08:51PM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Laura Braley rated a book really liked it Sutton's Seduction (The Sinful Suttons, #4) by Scarlett Scott (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 07, 2026 07:37PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Sutton's Seduction by Scarlett Scott. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Sutton's Seduction by Scarlett Scott <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Laura Braley rated a book really liked it Educated by the Earl: Second Sons of London, Book 1 by Alexa Aston (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 06, 2026 08:13PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Educated by the Earl by Alexa Aston. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Educated by the Earl by Alexa Aston <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Laura's books…

Laura’s Quotes

“I figured you should have something both beautiful and functional, like you."
He said it so quickly that it almost didn't register. I whipped my head around to look at him. "Max," I breathed, touching my heart with exaggerated awe, "you think I'm functional?"
A dancing smile glinted in his eyes. "I think," he said, "that you are breathtakingly functional.”
― Carissa Broadbent, Daughter of No Worlds

128 likes

“Nonna said you could catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. I figured a cannoli would help me catch a prince of Hell just fine.”
― Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Wicked

tags: cannoli, kingdom-of-the-wicked, wrath

29 likes