Laura Florand is an internationally renowned author, celebrated for her best-selling novels which include the Vie en Roses series (Once Upon a Rose), the Paris Hearts series (All for You), and the Amour et Chocolat series (The Chocolate Thief). Her works have captured the hearts of readers globally, earning her a place on NPR's Top 100 Romance list. Her books have been translated into ten languages and have garnered critical acclaim, with nominations for RT Reviewers' Choice Best Book of the Year, the RT Seal of Excellence, and receiving numerous starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal. They have also been recommended by publications such as USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.

Florand's journey to becoming a distinguished author began in Georgia, where she was born. She developed an insatiable wanderlust early on in her life, which led her to a Fulbright year in Tahiti, a semester in Spain, and backpacking adventures across diverse locales, including New Zealand and Greece. Her experiences traveling the world have enriched her writing, imbuing it with vibrant settings and cultural nuances.