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The path of true love never did run straight

Kristin and Sheryl, the founders of the Pink Bean coffee shop, seem to have the perfect relationship.

But their bond hasn't always been so flawless.

Go back in time, and peek behind the closed doors of the Pink Bean, to find out what brought them together.

Discover the ups and downs Kristin and Sheryl have faced over the past twenty years--and still do to this day.

Don't miss the Pink Bean origin story!

★★★★★ "A deeply moving romance novel about true love."

Every book in this series can be read as a stand-alone without having read the others.

THE PINK BEAN SERIES:
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
9. More Than Words
10. At First Sight
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    December 21, 2016
  5. Dimensions
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  6. ISBN-10
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ladylit Publishing (December 21, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9881491045
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9881491046
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.63 x 8 inches
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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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Kathie
5.0 out of 5 stars Gr8 Series
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
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I have enjoyed all of her books! 📚 💕
The Pink Bean series is entertaining & touched my heart. Her characters are so real - & developed so well - I feel I've known them for years!
I'm anxious to read the next book, to see what adventures new "old friends" will share with me.
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SearFoxx
4.0 out of 5 stars Harper does it again - brilliantly!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2022
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To say I enjoyed this book would not be the whole truth.
Because it is a departure from the endorphin rush of finding love, I must admit it made me anxious for the well being of the characters and their evolving relationship. When I read a story, I suffer along with the characters when they struggle with their internal & external issues.
That being said, I felt deeply moved and rewarded for experiencing Kristin’s & Sheryl’s story. As a wife to my wife of 20+ years, their tale was very realistic. Achingly so. Witnessing their personal growth was very gratifying.
So, this is a 6 out of 5 star novel. ‘Cause Harper did it again - Huzzah!
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Angie
5.0 out of 5 stars The beginnings
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
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Another great book by a great author. Dealing with the addiction and having support to start the road to recovery is a fantastic message.
Hearing their story puts everything in perspective. Enjoy!
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Ariana
5.0 out of 5 stars A story where love runs stronger Beneath the Surface.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017
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As time passes, I have learned to expect more from Harper Bliss’ stories; and she never disappoints me. It took me a bit to want to read Beneath the Surface, because the topic touches too close for comfort. However, once I started reading, as always happens with Harper’s books, I couldn’t put it down. Considering she writes fictional lesbian love stories, the artful way she gives each character the opportunity to display their passions, but also their emotional baggage and hopes for the future, can feel very real. This love story between Kristin and Sheryl is a good example of such art.

The story of Kristin and Sheryl transcends time and overcomes weaknesses, making stronger their commitment to each other and the love they share. It is a tale of hope, love and waking up to a reality that can break the spirits of those struggling and their loved ones. The story shows how love can bring strength to those who feel weak and abandoned to their despair. Fiction or not, this story reminded me that real love can be enough to make us want to be better for another person.

In comparison to No Strings Attached, the 1st book of this series, the topic in Beneath the Surface can be considered on the darker side, but not less appealing. The story is well written and developed in three stages, giving the readers the opportunity to understand how fear becomes addiction and acceptance becomes hope. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.
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Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars A deeply moving romance novel about true love
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
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Beneath the Surface by Harper Bliss is a deeply moving romance novel about true love, the kind of love that even in the direst of circumstances gives the support a loved one needs. Harper takes us back in time when Kristin Park and Sheryl Johnson first meet twenty years ago up until the present day. She takes us, yet again, on a journey full of emotions, through good times and bad and captures the characters feelings perfectly. It’s a journey filled with despair, sacrifices, hope and unconditional love to happily ever after, stories that Harper writes so well.

Beneath the Surface is the second book in The Pink Bean Series, set in and around a coffee shop in Sydney Australia. You can read this second book in the series as a standalone book without any issues. The minor characters from one book are featured in the next one and their stories are brought to life. The first one in the series No Strings Attached is a brilliant coming-out-later-in-life romance novel.

Harper Bliss writes excellent romances. They draw you in, engage your mind and capture your heart. Well written, well-paced and with an excellent balance of internal monologue, dialogue, and sexual encounter, this will definitely be on my re-reading pile.

On a final note, as with any book published by Harper Bliss and Ladylit Publishing, this book is of an exceptionally high quality.
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Atlanta Whitlock
3.0 out of 5 stars however I was left disappointed with this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017
After reading No Strings Attached I was really looking forward to the next book in the Pink Bean Series, however I was left disappointed with this book. Now before you get all judgemental for why I was left like this, I just want to say that the writing is superb as always. But this time I didn’t think the way that the style of it worked, the reason being that this book was told in two different perspectives and normally whilst I am able to tell who is speaking in this book it was pretty difficult, you couldn’t tell if it was Sheryl or Kristin. I found myself getting confused pretty often and I couldn’t get into the story. I honestly hate to say this but I think this is the first book where I couldn’t actually finish it, I only managed to get to about 21%, I hate it when that happens but not every book you read you will love. I’d rather be honest and say my opinion, but just because I wasn’t able to finish it doesn’t mean that this book won’t be someone else’s cup of tea. I suggest you give this book a try for yourself as even though I have voiced my opinion, it’s not mine that will decide in your head what you’ll think of this book it’s your own choice.
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Liz Honstine
4.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020
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If you have a loved one that is facing or rather running from family ghosts, this is a good read. Abandoned at young age by her mother's act of suicide and her father's response to turn to alcohol, Sheryl spends most of her adult years running from demons. Thankfully she has the right partner that has been able to see her through it all in Kristin. Although difficult personally at times for me to read, because of my own demons, this subject matter of alcohol consumption was handled superbly! Thank you for introducing AA to the readers.
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Stephane Noel
5.0 out of 5 stars super great as usual
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2017
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Thank you Harper, super great as usual.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book 2 Kirsten and Sheryl.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2017
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This book brings you the back story of the owners of the Pink Bean.
Beautifully crafted characters, who are flawed, but draw you into their story. The reader spans nearly 20 years of their lives, from meeting, to settling down. We are taken through a journey of love and hope to where we meet them in the first book.
Harper Bliss writes strong but flawed characters who have the traits of our friends. She makes it possible to believe these people are real. Cannot wait to see who features in Pink Bean 3.
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Em Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great PB book
Reviewed in Australia on April 3, 2018
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Another great Pink Bean Book , this story was pretty heavy and with a big dose of anguish but it was told with such empathy for Sheryl and understanding by Kristen and eventually support from all their friends.
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kv
3.0 out of 5 stars Gut geschrieben, aber ...
Reviewed in Germany on June 23, 2017
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Harper Bliss schreibt sehr gut und ihre Bücher sind gut editiert. "Beneath the Surface" hat wieder beides.
Was mich zum Sternabzug bewogen hat war die Darstellung des angeblich nicht existenten Alkoholproblems. Die eine Hauptprotagonistin drinkt über Jahre hinweg in m.E. rauen Mengen und bestreitet ein Problem zu haben und ihre bessere Hälfte bestätigt immer wieder, dass sie keine Alkoholikerin sei. Es äußert auch sonst keiner was in die Richtung im Buch, nur dass sie halt viel konsumiert. Erst zum Ende hin wird das etwas anders dargestellt, aber nie so richtig. Und es gibt weiter Alkohol im Haushalt. Hätte mir da mehr gewünscht, ein paar klare Worte und keinen Alkohol mehr in Reichweite. M. E. zu seicht. Für mich erschwerte die Storyline um das Trinken und v.a. das Verleugnen des Problems und die lasche Handhabung mit der Sucht bzw. Krankheit das Lesen. Und, dass ich zur Trinkenden keine richtige Connection bekam.

Zum Inhalt: es gibt bei amazon.com viele Rezensionen zu dem Buch. Bitte da nachschauen.

Klasse finde ich, dass 20 Jahre abgehandelt werden. Als Leser bekommt man genug Hintergrund mit. Und die Storyline ist an sich rund.

Würde ich das Lesen des Buches empfehlen?
* Wer die Pink Bean Series lesen will, dann ist es definitiv zu empfehlen. Die Serie ist gut.
* Wer nur so ein Harper Bliss Buch lesen will, da würde ich andere Bücher von Harper Bliss empfehlen.
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Lisa
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for book 3
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2017
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If "The Pink Bean" coffee tastes as good as Harper writes! Wow !
Although this book, the second in the series, was a lot deeper, it was so well written. The characters captivated my imagination in a different way then when reading the first book,. Sheryl and Kristin intrigued me, I wanted, needed to know more about them.
For me, their story, journey, was brilliantly written and I cannot wait for the next book. Thank you Harper!
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