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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · 9h

Check out a sneak peek of Ring My Kettlebell, an MM Romance coming in January. It will be my MM debut and I'm SO EXCITED! In this excerpt, you'll get a bit of a feel for the cast of characters in the Gym Rat Pack series.

#mmromance #comingsoon #january2026release #bookexcerpt

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · 17d

I can't believe it's already been a year since I published 9 Lives, my second novel. That year went by so quickly! I can't wait to see what I'll have accomplished in another year! Hand around and find out with me!

#bookanniversary #publiversary #bookbirthday #indieauthor #overseasromance

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · 18d

I had a bit of a reading slump this month and only managed to read 3 new books, but i enjoyed them so much! And reread some of my favorites❤️ I'm hoping for more in October, but it's ok bc I got so much writing done this month!

#septemberreads #Septemberbookshelf #2025reads #2025books #booktok

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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · 20d

I had a booth at the Stratford Centennial Celebration today and it was a blast! I met so many amazing vendors and crafters. Can't wait for the 200-year party!🤣

#stratfordnj #stratfordcentennial #njfestival #bookbooth #readallthebooks

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · 25d

Looking for some new year's resolutions you'll actually be able to stick to? Make a resolution to read the new Gym Rat Pack series, which follows the guys at Gym Rat Fitness while they find love in places they'll never expect.

#comingsoon #januaryrelease #2026releases #booktok #newyearsresolutions

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Aug 30

SERIES TITLES REVEALED!

🏋‍♂️ Spicy Banter
🏋‍♂️ Romantic Comedy
🏋‍♂️ Found Family
🏋‍♂️ Ages 30+
🏋‍♂️ Idiots to Lovers
🏋‍♂️ Pro Hockey Player
🏋‍♂️ Suspense
🏋‍♂️ Jock/Nerd
🏋‍♂️ Hacktivism
🏋‍♂️ Fighting the System
🏋‍♂️ Fake Relationship
🏋‍♂️ Bi-awakenings
🏋‍♂️ Yoga Practice

#comingsoon #mmromance #debutnovel #gymratpackseries #titlereveal

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Aug 26

What's worse than being stuck inside a classroom closet during a school sh00ting?

Being stuck with the guy you've hated for over a decade.

#forcedproximityromance #romancebooks #indieauthor #bookrecs #lockdown

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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Aug 6

Coming soooooooon!!!!!

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jul 13

Stay calm! Elena just maybe possibly finally agreed to considering doing something with Cole! STAY CALM!
spoiler alert: Cole was not, in fact, calm.

2 Wrongs Make a Left is available on KU and zon!

#staycalm #bookscenes #theofficememes #bookmemes #maybe #bookishquotes

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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jul 12

What's your preference between 1st person and 3rd person POV? I don't have a preference when I read, but I'm hearing some people do! Tell me which you prefer and whyyyyy!

#bookishquestions #1stpersonpov #3rdpersonpov #allthebook #whichdoyouprefer

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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jul 10

Looking for a hot summer read? Check out these new releases in romance on Kindle Unlimited and stuff your kindle with some beach reads! download them today!

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#kureads #kindleunlimited #booktok #newreleases #newinromance

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jul 5

Seeing fictional characters overcome their trauma helps with my own, and I like to incorporate that in my books. We're all in this together, and it's so important for people to know they're not alone. I see you❤️

#bookish #romance #booktok #readers #readingistherapy #mentalhealthrep

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jul 3

Check out these new romance releases in Kindle Unlimited!

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#kindleunlimited #kureads #newreleases #romancereleases #bookrecs

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jul 1

🎉 Kindle Unlimited Book Fair 🎉 Check out my book 86 Love featured in the KU First-in-Series book fair!
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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jun 30

when that first kiss hits...

is there anything better than that in a romance novel? check out Cole and Elena's first kiss in 2 Wrongs Make a Left on KU and Amazon🍒

#romcom #sportsromance #enemiestolovers #booktok #firstkiss #romancebooktok

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jun 26

Rereading Unhinged by @onleyjames.bsky.social and just thinking about the insane difference between these two sentences in romance lit:

Noah's eyes rolled back.
Noah rolled his eyes.

Both of these are about Adam.

#contextmatters #onleyjames #mmromance
#necessaryevilsseries #maybeiloveyou

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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jun 17

Contemporary Romance Book Fair! Check it out for some awesome KU recs!

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#bookfair #booktok #contemporaryromance #readme #kureads #bookfunnel

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jun 10

2 Wrongs Make a Left is officially love on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! the Cherry Stems series is now complete. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!

#newrelease #releaseday #booktok #romancebooktok #enemiestolovers #mistakenidentityromance #forcedproximitybookrecs

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · Jun 9

Cole has so much on his mind, but all thoughts circle back to Elena and winning her heart!

2 Wrongs Make a Left releases June 10. are you ready for it?? I can't believe the finale to my first series is here!!

#newrelease #comingsoon #junerelease #booktok #sportsromance #goldenretrievermc

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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · May 31

Release Day is coming! are you ready for Cole and Elena? I'm not sure if Cole is ready😂

#comingsoon #bookquotes #junereleases #laurenkohout #2wrongsmakealeft #cherrystemsseries #enemiestolovers #secondchanceromance #forcedproximity #teacherromance

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · May 30

I'm so excited to get this signed copy from Author Emily Spady! it looks so good on my shelf, don't you think? Have you read Party Plot yet? What are you waiting for?? Pup-mosas await you!😄

#bookmail #emilyspady #mmromance #partyplot #bookrecs #partyplot #mmbookshelf
@emilyspadybooks.bsky.social

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Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · May 23

Elena Martin thought she could avoid the temptation of Cole Durbin. She was wrong.

#laurenkohout #2wrongsmakealeft #cherrystemsseries #enemiestolovers #secondchanceromance #forcedproximity #teacherromance #reversegrumpysunshine #grumpysunshine #secretidentities #onlineidentities

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · May 21

I can't believe it's already been a year since I released my first novel, and now I'm getting ready to publish a third!!! AHHH!!

#bookaversary #bookanniversary #booktok #indieauthor #bookbirthday

Lauren Kohout Author @laurenkohoutauthor.bsky.social · May 19

Cole is going to work so hard to earn Elena's trust. See it happen June 10!

#junerelease #comingsoon #laurenkohout #2wrongsmakealeft #cherrystemsseries #enemiestolovers #secondchanceromance #forcedproximity #reversegrumpysunshine #grumpysunshine #secretidentities #onlineidentities