It's Preorder Time(s Two)
It's 2026, so buckle up.
More Books!
Welcome to 2026, the first of a few years of double 👏🏻 book 👏🏻 releases 👏🏻 from yours truly. I’ve been quiet on social media for the last few months preparing for the release of two books that I’m VERY excited to share with you now…
The Way It Haunted Him
June 9, 2026 | Titan Books
Guilt. Grief. Obsession.
Michael Stein arrives at the Schechter Institute for Judaic Studies battered and broken, blaming himself for the tragic accident that took his boyfriend’s life. He is haunted by his guilt and grief, but is determined to repent while at Institute by completing his boyfriend’s research into demonic entities.
But instead of being welcomed by the archivist, Michael is met by Jacob Schechter—the archivist’s enigmatic, brooding grandson, who has inherited the Institute after his grandfather’s death. As Michael explores the archive, delving into cryptic texts and whispered histories, shadows from the past begin to seep into the present. Tormented by demons both real and imagined, Michael’s grief warps into something far darker—an intoxicating, yet increasingly toxic obsession with Jacob, whose own secrets threaten to destroy them both.
Now, Michael must confront the terrible truth behind his boyfriend’s death—and his obsession with Jacob—before the darkness they awaken in each other claims more than just their love, and consumes them entirely.
A twisted, claustrophobic descent into obsession and the dark side of love from the acclaimed author of The Sins on Their Bones.
You can preorder TWIHH anywhere you buy books!
The Darkness Bites Back
September 29, 2026 | Angry Robot
Danger and desire clash in a Romeo and Juliet retelling set in modern-day Oxford, with enemy vampires on opposite sides of a brutal power struggle forced to choose between their families, or each other.
Centuries ago, Tobias Osian had his mortality stolen from him when he was unwillingly turned into a vampire. Ever since, he’s been consumed by the need for revenge against the monster who took his humanity – Vladimir Damianos, the head of Britain’s most powerful vampire clan.
Now, Tobias is finally ready to enact his plan for vengeance, using Vladimir’s son Alexander to infiltrate the family and bring down the entire clan. But what he doesn’t expect is that Alexander has rebelled against his bloodthirsty father by protecting mortals instead of hunting them. When the two meet, Alexander is instantly enamoured with Tobias. And as a string of attacks rocks the city of Oxford, Alexander proves himself committed to protecting Tobias, not knowing that Tobias is just as much of a monster as he is.
With his attraction to Alexander growing, Tobias must decide what means more to him: vengeance, or a love growing from the most tragic of places.
Perfect for fans of Interview With the Vampire and Saltburn, this high-heat paranormal romance brings together blood and lust in an intoxicating combination.
You can also preorder TDBB anywhere you buy books! Make it a double treat to yourself and order both at the same time, maybe?
And if you’re in the UK…
You get a special little treat - both of these books are part of the Waterstones preorder sale, offering 25% off! Enter FEB26 at checkout between now and February 20th (online only) in order to claim your discount!
Click here for The Way It Haunted Him
Click here for The Darkness Bites Back
Where Will I See Y’all?
I have a bunch of exciting events coming up, but here are the highlights…
BookCon 2026 (April 18-19 | NYC) - I’ll be paneling on behalf of Titan and likely wandering around the exhibit halls to sign books! More details will come out later, but try to find me if you’d like a special treat…
Imaginarium 2026 (June 5-6 | Washington, DC) - Ben and I will be making an appearance at Imaginarium, and we’re so excited! This is a few days in advance of The Way It Haunted Him releasing, but I’ve heard that the on-site B&N just may have copies for sale…
The Ripped Bodice Brooklyn (June 9 | Brooklyn, NY) - I’m doing my official launch for The Way It Haunted Him at the Ripped Bodice, my favorite indie bookstore! More to come on this one, including who my conversation partner is…
RomantasyBookCon (October 22 | Orlando, FL) - I’m excited for my first event in the south! I can’t wait to meet all my Florida readers
Your Secret of Heaven
I’ll be quiet for a while online and off…because I’m writing two books at once! One is a parable about the horrors of war for Titan Books that an unnamed person said reminded them of The Book Thief (high compliment indeed). The other is my next book to go on submission, which we’re pitching as Heated Rivalry meets Gideon the Ninth. If that doesn’t get you (and editors) going, I don’t know what will…
xx Laura