Harper Bliss

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NEW RELEASE: Pink Bean Series: Books 4-6

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Pink Bean Books 4 to 6 nicely boxed up!

With book 9 imminent (at least, I like to call it imminent when I talk to myself — I’m making good progress, though!), I thought it was time to bundle books 4 to 6.

This box set includes:
– This Foreign Affair: mature women try long-distance
– Water Under Bridges: enemies to lovers, down under
– No Other Love: a long-term relationship lez romance (Did I just create my own lesfic trope?) 😉

Here are the links:
– Amazon US
– Amazon UK
– Amazon CA
– Amazon AUS
– Amazon DE
– Other Amazon Stores

And the official blurb:

Sydney is full of coffeeshops, but none as exciting, and full of drama, as the Pink Bean.

In This Foreign Affair, heartbroken Zoya has a holiday romance with French tourist Camille, but is faced with tough choices when the fling turns into something deeper.

Old traumas come back to haunt yoga teacher Louise when the Pink Bean hires a new manager. Water Under Bridges explores the themes of change and forgiveness, and whether people can ever truly move on from a dark past.

Book shop owner Annie and her wife Jane see their relationship challenged with the arrival of the Pink Bean into their lives. Find out how they navigate and overcome the struggles of a long-lasting marriage in No Other Love.

Grab an espresso (or a flat white) and settle down for nearly 700 pages of heartwarming, dramatic and steamy lesbian romance, like only best-selling author Harper Bliss can craft.

If you haven’t started the Pink Bean series yet, you can get the first three books in a box set as well:
– Amazon US
– Amazon UK
– Amazon CA
– Amazon AUS
– Amazon DE

NEW RELEASE: A Swing at Love (A Sweet Lesbian Romance)

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A Swing at Love (A Sweet Lesbian Romance) is OUT NOW!

Here’s the blurb:

On the fairway of life, love comes when you least expect it

Diane Thompson is happy enough. Her successful accounting firm allows her plenty of time to play all the golf she wants and enjoy her life in small Sussex village Tynebury. She’s finally over the divorce from her husband, but potential suitors are few and far between for a fifty-something woman in the English countryside.

Tamsin Foxley is determined to keep matters of the heart separated from her new teaching job at the Royal Tynebury Golf Club after a disastrous romantic experience put an end to her previous employment. She has also vowed to no longer fall for women almost half her age.

When the new season starts at the golf club, Diane and Tamsin become fast friends. Their feelings for each other quickly go in an unexpected direction and they both have to reevaluate what it is they want from life.

Can Diane overcome her fear of falling for a woman? And can Tamsin accept her taste in women may have changed?

Find out in this sweet romance by best-selling lesbian romance author Harper Bliss and her wife Caroline in her debut effort.
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I do have a few things to say about this book as it’s unusual in 2 very distinct ways!

1. Hands up if you’d never thought you’d see the words ‘sweet romance’ on a Harper Bliss book?

I’m rather, um, known for my spicy scenes and… this book has ZERO.

I know, not selling things very well quite yet. 😉 For the first time in my life, I’ve had to write a ‘preface’ for a book in which I manage expectations. Gasp!

But, it’s true.

This is a ‘Harper & Caroline Bliss book’, not just one of mine, and after very looooong(-winded) deliberations we decided not to include any sex scenes and make it a true ‘sweet’ romance.

If you read my books solely for ‘those scenes’, you may want to skip this one and wait until regular naughty programming resumes…

BUT, this book has plenty of other things to offer, such as:
– loads of chemistry between the main characters
– a cozy English village setting
– an adorable dog (ha, not a long-haired tortie cat, for once!)
– a mild sprinkling of golf-related terms
– a sunny trip to Portugal
– and plenty of juicy golf club gossip…

I think it makes for a great beach read which, for once, won’t make you squirm in the sand uncomfortably! 😉

2. This is the first book my Mrs and I co-wrote and… most likely the last

It’s quite exclusive in that way… 😉

I love my Mrs to bits and we collaborate on books All The Time, but writing a first draft together was one step of lesbian merging too far for us.

We all know I’m a delicate little flower and sharing my inner-most writing thoughts in such great detail was one too many boundary crushed for me.

(Sometimes, we even argued over who was most long-winded of the two… which was quite disconcerting to me because she’s usually the one to cut half of my long-windedness from a first draft!)

That being said, I think Caroline did a WONDERFUL job. It’s not easy managing a fragile writer ego as part of your day job AND having to co-write a first draft yourself.

Anyway, we’ve both survived this test of our marriage and I hope you enjoy the fruits of our joint spousal labour.

You can buy the book here:
– Amazon US
– Amazon UK
– Amazon CA
– Amazon AUS
– Amazon DE
– Other Amazon Stores

Enjoy!

NEW RELEASE: No Greater Love Than Mine (A Silver Linings Novella)

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No Greater Love Than MineNo Greater Love Than Mine: A Silver Linings Novella is OUT NOW!

Here’s the blurb:

Twenty years ago, Angela Hill and Jackie Smith shared a forbidden night of passion, that left Angela heartbroken after Jackie returned to her husband.

When a workplace injury forces Angela into counselling, her path unexpectedly crosses Jackie’s again. Their circumstances may have changed, but has time healed the wounds of the past? And can Angela and Jackie open themselves up to a second chance at love?

Find out in this hot novella full of emotion from best-selling lesbian romance author Harper Bliss.

This new series I dreamed up called Silver Linings came about for several reasons:

1. More mature characters

I have previously summed it up as ‘cougars, cougars, cougars’, but, really, it’s just my love for older characters that has driven me to start this new series.

I have a million notes for subsequent novellas already, and some will be age gap (so not all characters will be 45+, but the majority will be), some will revisit characters from previous books (Sophie and Dolores, anyone?) 😉

I’m getting on a bit as well and I like to see myself represented also…

2. Second Chances (aka Silver Linings)

What’s almost as good as an age gap romance? A second chance romance!

I once wrote a short novelette called I Still Remember about two women who knew each other as teenagers and meet again… and the response to it blew me away. I’m not sure why it has taken me this long to figure out I need to write more of these, but the point is that I have and that I’m on it!

3. I wanted to write some shorter books again

Back in the day (I believe it was the year 2012), I started out writing short stories and ‘novelettes’ and I miss the quick emotional fix I get from that. Writing novels is fun, but also quite challenging at times. (Please don’t ask me how Pink Bean 9 is progressing…)

Once I managed to convince myself it was okay to write some shorter books again, I haven’t looked back. I enjoyed writing this 18k words novella so much, that I can’t wait to start on the next one. (But yeah, Pink Bean 9…) 😉

Please bear in mind that No Greater Love Than Mine is NOT a novel. There’s plenty of drama (and hotness) and it’s very true to my style, but a full-length novel it’s not. It’s very Harper Bliss-y, however, and I dare say that if you’ve enjoyed any of my books, you’ll enjoy this one as well.

It’s available from:
– Amazon US
– Amazon UK
– Amazon CA
– Amazon AUS
– Amazon DE
– Other Amazon Stores

Enjoy!

NEW RELEASE: Once Upon a Princess (A Lesbian Royal Romance)

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Once Upon a PrincessOnce Upon a Princess is OUT NOW!

This is my very first co-written book and Clare and I had a blast writing it. At first, it was a bit nerve-racking, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience.

Our personalities and writing styles seemed to mix well and I’m so very pleased with the end result.

As you might have guessed, Once Upon a Princess is a lesbian royal romance and it’s a light-hearted, summery and, OF COURSE, very topical read! 😉

Kudos to Clare for thinking of the Royal Wedding so many months ago.

Here’s the blurb:

Can true love be their crowning glory?

Olivia Charlton is a princess who believes in love — not a high priority in a royal family hung up on tradition and duty.

Meanwhile, village sweetheart Rosie Perkins has no time for affairs of the heart — she’s just struggling to keep her cafe and life afloat.

When Olivia heads to Cornwall to escape her royal duties for a few weeks, the two meet and sparks fly. But can a cafe owner and a princess truly end up with their own happily ever after when all the odds are stacked against them?

Best-selling lesbian romance authors Clare Lydon & Harper Bliss have teamed up to bring this modern-day fairy tale to life. Grab your copy of the love story everyone’s talking about!

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This is my first standalone book in a very long time (In the Distance There Is Light was the last one and that came out in September 2016!)

I hope you like it.

It’s available from:
– Amazon US
– Amazon UK
– Amazon CA
– Amazon AU
– Amazon DE
– Amazon FR

Enjoy!

NEW RELEASE: Crazy for You (Pink Bean 8)

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Crazy for You (Pink Bean 8) is OUT NOW!

This is the penultimate book in the series (there will be a book 9!) and I had so much fun writing it.

If you’re wondering what happened to Jessica after Book 7 (and after that, admittedly, cruel teaser I posted last week), you can now find out!

Here’s the blurb:

Only love can heal a scarred soul

Jessica Porter is recovering from a medical procedure that has left her scarred, both physically and mentally. Before she goes back to work as a TV executive, she decides to call upon the services of her trusted escort, Laurel.

When a mix-up at the agency brings Liz to her door instead, it doesn’t take long for her to charm Jessica. As Liz’s disarming ways help Jessica slowly open up to the new reality of her body and her life, Jessica finds herself falling for Liz a little more each time.

But can Jessica accept Liz into her life completely, career and all? Or will the pressure of keeping up appearances doom their relationship before it even has a chance to flourish?

Find out in this emotional new instalment of best-selling lesbian romance author Harper Bliss’ Pink Bean Series.

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While not as hot as Pink Bean 7 (not sure I can do hotter, to be honest ;-p), this book contains one of the most emotional, intimate scenes I’ve ever written. (If you read the acknowledgments in the back of the book, you’ll understand why I shed a few tears while doing so.)

Available from:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA
Amazon AUS
Amazon DE

Add it to your Goodreads shelf >>

P.S. If you’re new to the Pink Bean series, here’s a handy list of the books in order:
1. No Strings Attached
2. Beneath the Surface
3. Everything Between Us
4. This Foreign Affair
5. Water Under Bridges
6. No Other Love
7. Love Without Limits
8. Crazy for You

NEW RELEASE: French Kissing: Season Four

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French Kissing: Season FourFrench Kissing: Season Four is now available on all retailers and in all formats!

Season Three came out more than two years ago and while I’ve always said I wouldn’t write more than 3 seasons… I couldn’t stop thinking about the characters.

The first episode came out more than 4 years ago (!!!) and even though I’ve written so many other books since then, French Kissing will always have a very special place in my heart.

On top of that, it’s So Much Fun to write. It really is like checking in with old friends and the many different point-of-view chapters make time fly by when I’m writing. (So much less procrastination when I’m writing my favourite soap opera!) 😉

So here I am with a 4th season (and already brooding on Season 5!)

Not all characters make a comeback (that would really be too soap opera-ish) but to make up for that I’ve introduced a couple of new characters AND I’ve continued the story of Zoya and Camille from This Foreign Affair (Pink Bean 4).

All of this makes French Kissing: Season Four NOT STANDALONE.

You don’t need to have read This Foreign Affair to enjoy it (although you’ll enjoy it more if you have), but I do think you need the context of the previous seasons to appreciate the 4th one.

As this is what I call ‘my version of The L Word set in Paris’, the consecutive seasons do build on each other.

But, no need to panic if you’re new to all of this. If you’d like to give French Kissing a try, you can download the pilot episode (yep, really going all the way with the TV comparison) FOR FREE here >>

Later this month, the box set with seasons 1-3 will be on sale. (Around 22 March 2018. I’ll let you know when the price drops.)

All of that being said, you can get French Kissing: Season Four here:
EBOOK
Direct from me
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA
Amazon AUS
Amazon DE
iTunes
Kobo

AUDIOBOOK (Abby Craden is back to narrate!)
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Audible
iTunes

Add it to your Goodreads shelf >>

Here’s the blurb:

Paris… City of lights, City of love… City of drama!

Two years have passed since Dominique Laroche was elected President of France at the end of French Kissing: Season Three. She and Steph are living together at the Elysée, but their relationship is strained by the demands of Dominique’s job.

When a rising star of the opposition proposes a new law that would affect lesbians’ right to have children, Dominique is torn between her personal feelings and her party’s political line.

Feminist radio host Aurore Seauve is advising the opposition on the new law proposal, but finds herself more caught up in the intrigue at the Elysée than she wants to be, not in the least because of her interest in Dominique’s uptight chief of staff, Solange.

Zoya Das has moved from Sydney to Paris to be with her new love Camille, and is finding it difficult to settle into her new country, new language and new job. Meanwhile Camille is finding out the hard way that not all her colleagues are comfortable with an out and proud lesbian at work, even if she is friends with the president.

Relationships will be tested, loyalties will be questioned and assumptions will have to be set aside as both familiar and new characters navigate the turbulent waters of love—and politics.

Warning: This title contains sensual language, ladies making love, overconsumption of French wine, and heated discussions on feminism and the right to orgasm.

PLEASE BEWARE: This is NOT a standalone book. It’s the sequel to Seasons 1 to 3. If you haven’t read the previous seasons, the box set will go on sale later this month. I’ll send an email when the price drops!

In other news: yesterday I finished the first draft of Pink Bean 8, so you won’t have to wait long to find out what happened to Jessica. I’m hoping for an early May release.

Enjoy the drama! 😉

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