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Sweet Bliss
by Jennifer Bardsley
Series: Harper Landing #1
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Published by Montlake on July 13, 2021
Genres: Sweet Romance
Pages: 249
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Welcome to Harper Landing, a small town filled with people who believe in happy endings.
Left raising his newly orphaned nephew after a tragic accident, Aaron Baxter fears he’s not cut out to be a single dad. But to give baby Jack the life he deserves—and to find a peaceful refuge for himself—Aaron moves to the idyllic Pacific Northwest town of Harper Landing.
Julia Harper, descendant of the town’s founder and successful frozen yogurt shop owner, is mostly resigned to her role as the often-overlooked girl next door. But when the town newcomer, Aaron, reaches out for help with Jack, she finds herself yearning to take part in a sweet love story of her own.
To Aaron, the grace Julia extends is a balm for his aching heart and the guilt he feels over his sister’s death. To Julia, Aaron’s adoration is the key to finally realizing her own worth. With a baby in the middle, can these two hurting souls find completeness in each other?
Sweet Bliss by Jennifer Bardsley is a lovely romantic story filled with friends, family, and new love.
Will Julia and Aaron’s friendship become more, or will their insecurities leave them alone?
Julia Harper
Julia is our heroine. She owns a frozen yogurt shop in Harper’s Ferry. I think she is so sweet, reliable, kind-hearted, and tries to help everyone out. Yet, Julia has some serious things to deal with, like her low self-esteem and letting go of the hurtful things that her mother beat into her head. One of the things that I really like about Julia is her style, she doesn’t wear much make-up, and she rocks that pacific northwest vibe.
Aaron Baxter
Aaron is a successful businessman that recently sold his company, Big Foot Paleo. He has a kind heart, but he also holds on to guilt. Aaron blames himself for things that are out of his control. He is raising his nephew Jack, and his biggest goal is to be there for everything, unlike his parents were.
I like Aaron; he is a good fit for Julia. The way that he cares for Jack and steps in to help Frank is so caring. Oh, and he certainly can handle Toby. I was amazed by his devotion to the people in his life.
The Town
The town of Harper’s Ferry is adorable and historic. The people enjoy their way of life and really don’t want to do anything that will upset it. Oh, and the townspeople are quiet characters, from the grumpy Walt to the lovely Paige. The whole cast of characters is wonderfully written, and I can see them clearly in my mind. Ms. Bardsley has captured small-town America beautifully.
Five Stars
I enjoyed Sweet Bliss by Jennifer Bardsley immensely, and my rating is five stars. If you are looking for a girl-next-door who finds love in her hometown type of sweet romance, then this is the one that you have been looking for. I completely recommend this one.
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About Jennifer Bardsley
Jennifer Bardsley believes in friendship, true love, and the everlasting power of books. A graduate of Stanford University, she lives in Edmonds, Washington with her husband and two children. Her books have been translated into Turkish, recorded as audiobooks by Blackstone Publishing and Tantor Audio, and chosen to be part of Amazon’s Prime Reading program. Jennifer’s newest book, “Sweet Bliss,” will be published by Montlake Romance in 2021. She also writes under the pen name Louise Cypress. Jennifer’s “I Brake for Moms” column has appeared in The Everett Herald for over eight years. When she’s not writing books, or camping with her Girl Scout troop, you can find Jennifer walking from her house to the beach every chance she gets.
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