One week after the release of No Greater Love, author Laura Quinn celebrates an Amazon Top 100 category ranking, a feature in The Williamstown Sun, and the rich South Jersey history behind A Cape May Trilogy.

September 29, 2026 Today is the day. After years of writing, researching, revising, editing, formatting, planning, second-guessing, celebrating, worrying, and—occasionally—staring at my computer wondering why I ever thought writing another book was a good idea, I can finally say it: NO GREATER LOVE IS HERE! No Greater Love, Book Two of A Cape May Trilogy, is officially out in the world. And before I say anything else, I need to begin with two very important words: Thank you.

There are author events you look forward to, and then there are the ones that stay with you long after the books have been packed away and you’ve headed home. This weekend’s Brunch & Books author event at Barrier Island Books & Art in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, was most definitely the latter. What an incredible day! Between the wonderful turnout, the conversations, the laughter, the books signed, and the opportunity to spend time with fellow authors and readers, I left Stone

Discover what’s coming for No Greater Love by Laura Quinn, a Prohibition-era historical fiction novel set in Cape May, NJ. Find release details, author events, pre-order swag, Street Team information, and Fall 2026 book club opportunities.

If there’s one thing I love about summer at the Jersey Shore, it’s the way books, conversation, and the coastal community seem to come together so naturally. And I’m especially excited to be part of an upcoming Brunch Author Panel at Barrier Island Books & Art in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, alongside four other talented authors! If you’re a reader who loves discovering new books, meeting local and independent authors, or simply spending a summer morning talking about stories, I

Welcome new followers!! If you've recently searched for Thicker Than Water on Amazon or Barnes & Noble, you may have noticed a message like "Temporarily Out of Stock." If so, you're not alone—and fortunately, it's nothing to worry about. As an independent author, I occasionally hear from readers who wonder if my novel is no longer available or has gone out of print. Thankfully, neither is true. The message has everything to do with Print-on-Demand (“POD”) technology, which ha

Have you ever wondered why authors spend so much time talking about book pre-orders? If you've ever seen a favorite author celebrating pre-order milestones months before their book is released, you might have asked yourself, "Why does it matter if I order now instead of on release day?" The truth is that pre-orders are one of the most powerful ways readers can support an author—especially an independent author. Long before a new novel officially reaches bookstore shelves, eve

There are moments in a writer's journey that feel almost impossible to put into words. Today is one of them. After years of research, countless revisions, more cups of coffee than I care to admit, and a tremendous amount of encouragement from family, friends, beta readers, and fellow authors, I am thrilled to officially reveal the cover for my second novel... ✨ No Greater Love ✨ Book Two in A Cape May Trilogy Although a book cover may seem like a single image, to an author

If you're searching for atmospheric historical fiction set during the Prohibition era, you're in the right place.

Dive into the Jazz Age with 'No Greater Love' by Laura Quinn. Discover a haunting 1920s historical fiction novel filled with Cape May family secrets.

Turns out teaching full-time, writing historical fiction, and Mom Life isn’t a “light workload.” Who knew?

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