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Dear Santa 2024: Laurie London’s Plea to Santa
Today, we’re featuring a delightful letter from Laurie London, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author known for her dark, sexy paranormal romances set in the Pacific Northwest. Laurie’s Iron Portal series is a captivating blend of romantic fantasy and paranormal elements, featuring a band of alpha male warriors with magical abilities and strong, confident heroines. Each of the four books in the series stands alone with its own happily-ever-after, and, as a fun fact, they all include spicy public encounters. Let’s dive into Laurie’s plea to Santa.
Dear Santa…
I’m writing to you this year in the hopes that you haven’t put me on the naughty list. Please, hear me out. I have reasons, good reasons for everything.
While it’s true that I write spicy stories about vampires who have a lot of sex because it helps them to control their aggressive natures. And stories about magic-wielding warriors who come through secret portals into our world, do violent things, and have a lot of sex. But they’re all very good people.
They fall deeply, madly in love with their significant others and would move heaven and earth to make them happy.
There’s no cheating.
No lying (for the most part).
No stalking (except to keep her safe).
No secrets (well, you can’t just tell her you’re a vampire on day one, can you?).
No killing (except when the bad guys die, and admittedly, it can get a little gruesome).
The only good people dying are those who die at the hands of the bad guys, who, see above, get what’s coming to them in the end, anyway.
So it’s okay.
The sex, yes, is pretty hot. But it’s not wrong and certainly doesn’t warrant me getting a lump of coal in my stocking.
It’s always consensual and respectful, and she usually gets satisfied first. Well, except that one time where she gives him a you-know-what in a club. And that other time when they have sex in public.
Actually, all of the books in the Iron Portal series have scenes where they have sex in public. But I didn’t plan it that way. You have to believe me. It was only when I went back through the books for marketing purposes when I realized, much to my surprise, they all had public sex scenes in them.
While the new series I’m working on now has more of a cozy vibe, they’re still spicy romances involving vampires, shifters, werewolves, witches, and even a few monsters. Monsters deserve to find love too, you know?
So, Santa, I truly hope you don’t put me on the naughty list for all of the reasons I’ve listed above.
And if Mrs. Claus would like a signed book for Christmas, I’ll leave one out for her with the cookies and milk.
Sincerely,
Laurie London
Deep in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, secret portals separate the mundane and magical worlds
The Iron Portal series by Laurie London
Completed series | 4 books out | Available on Kindle Unlimited
If you’re craving romance that’s equal parts dangerous, magical, and scorching hot, Laurie London’s Iron Portal series delivers every time. A band of brothers, alpha male warriors who leap through secret portals to our world, fierce heroines who can’t be tamed, and enough sexual tension to light up the night. These books are packed with swoony protective heroes, fated mates, enemies-to-lovers vibes, and just enough public spice to keep you blushing. Each book stands alone, so you can dive in anywhere and still enjoy a happily-ever-after with plenty of drama and heart.
Start with Book 1
Dark Assassin by Laurie London
This is touch her and die energy at its finest. When Neyla, a healer with a hidden magical talent, accidentally unleashes her power, she’s captured by Rickert, a brooding assassin from a secret magical realm. His mission? Stop Neyla’s people from discovering the portal that connects their worlds.
About Laurie London:
Laurie London is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Sweetblood and Iron Portal series—dark, sexy paranormal romances set primarily in the Pacific Northwest. Publisher’s Weekly describes her work as “sexy” and “sizzling.”
She lives on a small farm outside of Seattle with her husband, two children, and a variety of animals. After graduating from college, Laurie worked for a Fortune 500 company as a programmer/tester and an underwriter. Her diverse job history also includes roles as a cocktail waitress, hotel maid, candy store manager, and bridal gown sales associate.
When not writing, she enjoys running, reading, sewing, making jewelry, mucking stalls, volunteering, or riding her horse. She aspires to qualify for the Quarter Horse World Show—if her horse stays injury-free.
Under the Covers Vault: Laurie London talks damaged heroes and heroines and why she loves the trope. Plus an excerpt from Seduced by Blood, from her Sweetbloods series. Click here to read it.
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