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A Breathless Place Kindle Edition

by Harper Bliss (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 652 ratings
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When all hope is lost, can music be the ultimate lifeline?

Isabel ‘Izzy’ Adler used to dominate the world’s stages with her vocal acrobatics. But since she lost her voice ten years ago, Izzy’s been to hell—and hasn’t found her way back.

When journalist Leila Zadeh is brought in to finish her biography, Izzy’s dark plans for her life are challenged by the brilliant and gorgeous new woman in her life.

Will the instant attraction between them be enough to stop Izzy from playing out her final song?

Best-selling lesbian romance author Harper Bliss brings you a hopeful story about what it takes to choose life again—and the incredible power of artistic expression.

★★★★★ “There is so much hope and power in this story, it’s simply magnificent.”

★★★★★ “Beautifully written, powerful novel about the strength of your own voice.”

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HND3Q2R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ladylit Publishing (September 24, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 652 ratings

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Harper Bliss

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Harper Bliss is a best-selling lesbian romance author. Among her most-loved books are the highly dramatic French Kissing and the often thought-provoking Pink Bean series.

Harper lived in Hong Kong for seven years, travelled the world for a bit, and has now settled in the Belgian countryside with her wife, Caroline, and photogenic cat, Dolly Purrton.

***For a limited time you can get TWO of Harper's books (Few Hearts Survive (A Pink Bean Novella) & Summer's End) for free by signing up to her mailing list here: harperbliss.com/freebook/ (Just copy/paste the link in your browser.)***

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Aaron Mulder
5.0 out of 5 stars More than just a love story
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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Well, I got what I asked for here! I’ve said before I’m not as keen on stories that are all sunshine and roses… There’s a time and a place I guess, but generally I favor stories with some angst or whatever. And… here we are.

It was pretty intense to read the POV of a character who plans to end their own life. That definitely qualifies as not all sunshine and roses! It’s a tricky one to pull off because it’s so easy to object just on the face of it. But what about all the friends and family you leave behind? Surely there’s something you haven’t thought of when you tell yourself life isn’t worth living! This too shall pass. And so on. Sharing pieces of the letter were crucial for Izzy to justify her decision, and that part worked well even if ultimately I wasn’t 100% sold that she was making the right decision. She certainly felt committed, though.

So I was as shocked as the other characters when Izzy stopped holding her secret so tightly. I have to agree that was certainly the end of Plan A. And from that point on was for me, the best and most moving part of the book. I enjoyed the flirting and the getting together… actually I wouldn’t have minded if that was dragged outa bit more… but the part that really hit me was once Izzy started to open herself to other possibilities, and then how some of those possibilities played out.

So, bottom line, angst yes, surprises yes, feelings in this reader yes, happy ending yes… there was a lot to like. While I’ve enjoyed a number of other Harper Bliss books, I think I like this one the best, because in addition to the love story it brings the emotional weight.
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P Mabie
5.0 out of 5 stars exceptionally good story
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
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This story is an incredible exploration of loss, of striving to find acceptance, of the power of hope and yes, the power of love - for someone else and for one’s self. I thoroughly enjoyed peering into the corners of the main character’s mind, her grief and her budding rebirth. Well done. And very thought provoking g.
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orchidblue
4.0 out of 5 stars A fore-warning of THIS about the characters, beyond suicidal content, would have been appreciated.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020
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I believe Harper should have warned us that the lead characters were 59/60 years old in the same manner she shared there would be suicidal content. I am not interested in sex in which adults my grandmother’s age might engage and for the life of me cannot understand why Harper would choose this age for her audience of readers, especially since the sex seemed like a 35 or 40 year olds were maneuvering it. I simply closed the book a few times... mind prepared for the mental journey of life vs death but certainly not connected to the characters sufficiently because of the age.

That said, I forced myself to grade this book solely on the merit of Harper’s writing talent which moved this from my original inclination of 3 stars. Harper is exceptional at creating a stage front character observation of raw emotions and the dissection of these from the inside out. One feels like they are inside the heart and head of the character in a uniquely unfiltered, sometimes unsettling way. This is her talent. This is what the book will provide.

I simply wish she made these characters younger so the full weight of the suicide decision could be felt by the reader. Contemplation of suicide at 60 years old wears differently than at 35 or 40... and simply put, I do not wish to imagine my grandparents having intense sex even though I hope like heck they do (just want to remain completely ignorant and oblivious of this at all costs).
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Colleen Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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Good book.. Have read a few of her books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely sung: A breathless place
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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Harper Bliss adds the back story of her favorite characters gracefully and unexpectedly. The story unfolds and captivates. At the end, you'll want a soundtrack.
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MMarino
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful handling of a sensitive topic…
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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I’ve recently come across books by Harper Bliss and this is by far one of my top two favorite! She handles the storyline with incredible sensitivity- it simply blew me away. I can highly recommend her books and am so happy I found them.
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Yvette Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars "To live or not to live..."
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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Although some readers may feel uncomfortable with the main character's plan for suicide, this novel presents a complex, insightful reasoning for her choice in this matter. The loss of her singing voice which was her life's focus during her younger years continues to control who she is at age 59. She has never accepted the loss of her vocal capabilities.
What I admired about this book was how she eventually came to terms with the loss, and how she finally opened herself to using her music in a different manner. Very well written----not melodramatic in the least.
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RosesAreRed
4.0 out of 5 stars Unique storyline
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020
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Better than i thought it would be. Kept me up at night. The main character was fairly developed. The secondary one not so much.
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L. Jacks
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2024
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I’ve read many Harper Bliss novels. This one however, touched something in me that was so raw and powerful it made me look at my own life and the feelings I have about living and what it means to exist. It’s so powerful, and the first person pov only makes it more so.

I cannot recommend this enough, and I can honestly say it will stay with me forever.
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retired Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars This volume is a new highlight in the work of Harper Bliss, great emotional cinema!
Reviewed in Germany on November 8, 2022
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Harper Bliss does not tell a classic love story here, but rather a moving survival story of two almost 60-year-old women. With this book she has tackled a difficult subject, the long-planned suicide of a former singer.

The story delves deep into Izzy's psyche, fears and worries, maybe a bit too deep at times.
However, I find it difficult to understand Lizzy's motives for committing suicide. From her letters it is clear that Izzy has achieved everything in her life: prestige, fame and wealth. She has friends she cares about, who care about her. In this environment, Lizzy's plan to end her life by suicide seems uncharacteristically egocentric.

Harper Bliss masterfully understands how to illuminate and scrutinize this field of tension from many different perspectives. However, the course of action can occasionally suffer from this. The letters interrupt the plot very often and often for a long time. Maybe it comes withe the territory.

The book isn't your typical HEA girl-on-girl romcom. With this work one moves on an emotional roller coaster ride.
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Pamela Harding
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning to live again!
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2020
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This is a beautiful story about a woman who had it all and lost the thing that defined her, the thing that was most important. Her journey from despair to finding love and learning to live life fully again will take you on an emotional ride that will really make you think about what is really important in life. We really are capable of changing our outlook about so many challenging situations and being better for it. Thank you Harper for sharing this beautiful story.
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ILoveReading
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotive
Reviewed in Australia on November 20, 2023
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What can I say? This certainly evokes a chain reaction of emotions. When I started reading I wasn’t sure I could continue, not because of bad writing (Harper Bliss doesn’t do that), but because of the raw emotion the book engendered. As if I could have stopped reading! When you start out at rock bottom with a character you become desperate for them to reach some semblance of joy. Enter our character’s salvation. Let me just say, breathless covers it.
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L.L. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Left me breathless!
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2020
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The best book Harper Bliss has written! Unlike any of her other reads, this one goes to a dark place of self exploration for the main character as she attempts to justify why she is going to kill herself. Ms. Bliss has created her most complex character yet and I felt compelled to follow her on this journey as she discovers the difference between being alive and living.
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