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Set in Belfast, Ballad of the Broken is a quietly powerful novel about reputation, motherhood, and the fragile work of rebuilding a life after public betrayal. When Clare's private pain becomes public spectacle, she retreats into the smallest version of her world: a kettle boiling in a quiet kitchen, a daughter who deserves normal days, a city that remembers everything. But the past refuses to stay buried. Old recordings resurface. Old loyalties fracture. And a song returns that threatens to rewrite everything she thought she survived. Told with emotional restraint and lyrical intimacy, Ballad of the Broken explores what women owe the world-and what they finally claim for themselves. It is a story about surviving shame, choosing tenderness, and learning that healing does not have to be loud to be real. Perfect for readers of contemporary women's fiction, literary romance, and book club favourites.

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Laura Carpenter writes emotionally charged contemporary romance with Irish heart, sharp dialogue, and characters who choose courage over convenience. Winner of the 2025 Impact International Indie Award for Contemporary Romance, she's known for stories rooted in consent, resilience, and found family. When she's not writing, she's plotting the next one with a cup of strong tea and a notebook full of ideas.

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