Happily Ever After in Bliss

Nights in Bliss, Colorado #11

by Sophie Oak, Lexi Blake

A man hiding from his nature
Henry Flanders never dreamed his past would catch up to him. After all, the man he used to be is dead and buried. He made a clean break with life in the CIA. He moved to Bliss under a new name. For years he has been living a dream, married to his lovely Nell. Now a miracle has happened, and they have a baby on the way. Life is perfect, or rather it was until a violent cartel showed up in Bliss ready to reap their bloody vengeance on the man he used to be.
A woman shaken to her foundation
Nell Flanders has never met a problem she couldn’t handle, but discovering her husband isn’t the man she thought was more than she was prepared for. How can she trust Henry, when John Bishop—the ruthless man he used to be—keeps bringing deadly problems to their door? She has a beautiful life growing inside her, and now she isn’t sure her marriage can survive long enough to welcome their child into the world.
A reckoning that will shake Bliss to its core
Henry isn’t willing to give up on his life with Nell, but it’s going to take some Bliss magic to overcome the forces pulling them apart. When the full weight of Henry’s past comes to bear on the town and the bullets start flying, it might just be Bishop, and some old friends, who can save the day and win back her heart.

Genres: BDSM, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Erotica, Menage, Erotic Romance

233 pages, Paperback

First published October 27, 2020

About the author

A lifetime devotee to the written word, Sophie published her first novel this year. Prior to becoming a novelist, she worked in theater and comic books. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband and three precocious children, who wonder when mom is going to write a book they will be allowed to read. Her answer: probably never. Sophie believes in happy endings for everyone, no matter how extreme the story. Her stories may feature some of the fringe elements of sexuality, but at heart they are always about love.

Reviews

[Namera [The Literary Invertebrate] · Rating 3 out of 5]

I waited for this book for FIVE YEARS.

Well, to be more accurate, I waited for the next Bliss book for five years. It was supposed to be Michael/Ty/Lucy's book, but that's been pushed out to 2021. Before I go into my review, I want to tell Lexi Blake (though I still think of her as Sophie Oak for this series) how grateful I am that she's returned to one of my all-time favourite series, a series I was starting to think would never be updated. The Bliss series has some spectacular characters, genuinely funny dialogue, great sex scenes, and in general is a must-read.

Why did you give this book 3 stars then, I hear you ask. I think part of the problem was that this is about Nell and Henry, the first Bliss couple to have a romance (at least chronologically) and mentally, I was sooooo ready to read a completely new romance. I honestly paid more attention to the fractional Lucy/Michael scenes than I did to most of the Nell/Henry scenes. Even though Nell and Henry were going through a lot of angst and trauma, the emotions just felt kind of muted because Nell is SUCH a nice person that there was absolutely no serious possibility she'd do something dramatic or eye-catching to get revenge on Henry. A good thing of course that they have a stable and essentially non-dramatic approach to marriage, but makes it slightly harder on the reader.

Also I actually skim-read most of the last few chapters, because there was too much of Blake's other Masters & Mercenaries series in it suddenly. When she rewrote this whole Bliss series, I know she added more crossover and made the characters all know each other, which I'm sure is great for fans of the M&M series. But I'm honestly only interested in the Bliss characters, and I zoned out whenever we got mentions of the McTaggarts or the Lost Boys or whatever.

I sound pretty down, I know, but I am CRAZY excited for the next Bliss book!

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[Mindy Lou's Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Henry and Nell have been in so many of the previous books of this series. I wasn't sure what more I would learn with them having their own book. I didn't necessarily learn all that much more about them, but I did appreciate them both more. I also learned that Henry's love for Nell is one of the most epic love stories. That man would do absolutely anything for Nell and who wouldn't love that? It had me completely in love with this couple despite Nell's quirkiness. I also liked how the author turned her quirkiness into what it really was. Love. Nell loves everyone. She see's the best in everyone and she is a fierce protector of the earth, the animals and everyone who lives in it. As a side character, she was just kind of nutty. This book showed the love behind all that nuttiness. To make it even better, the town of Bliss saw all that goodness in her and the love that Henry had for her. They helped nourish it and it was beautiful to see.

[Golden Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

For anyone in love with Bliss, Happily Ever After is a MUST read. All the secrets that have built up around mild-mannered Henry Flanners are coming spilling out to the one person he never wanted to know them - his wife. Nell has been a favorite of mine since the very first books in the series, as has Henry, and seeing everything come to a head was both heart-wrenching and warming at the same time. I always love a visit to Bliss, but this one was particularly special.

[Simply Love Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Happily Ever After in Bliss, Lexi Blake takes her readers into the story of what happens when Nell finds out herhusband, Henry Flanders, who eats vegan food and joins her in trying to improve the world, is actually John Bishop, a former CIA operative.

We learned in earlier books that Bishop fell in love with Nell, faked his death and returned to Bliss to live with her. But he has never told her who he used to be.

Nell is uneasy when she finds the guns Henry has hidden in the house, but the truth of who he is crashes in on her when she witnesses him kill a man with his bare hands. Already pregnant with Henry’s daughter after two miscarriages, Nell realizes she doesn’t even know the man she married although she finds both side of his personality appealing. Can her love survive his lies of omission?

This is a deeper book in some ways but also less dark than many of the Bliss books. It explores Nell’s relationship not just with Henry, but also with her mother and her friends.

It also brings together two off her series with Ian Taggart, Tennessee Smith, and Kayla Summers joining the Bliss crew to help save the day.

Nell and Henry’s story is such a romantic one and they are such well-drawn characters. Ian summed it up when he told Nell, his job was to keep her and her family safe, while she worked to make the world better for him and his family.

Althogether a memorable book, with great characters, tons of suspense, some hot sex scenes and a plot complex enough to keep things interesting without losing track of who is who. This is a delightful return to Bliss, with the promise of more to come.

Review copy provided for a voluntary review.

[Amanda F · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been waiting for this book to see how Nell and Henry are going to get through this issue that they've been dealing with. It was nice to see what was happening with them in this book as they've been in the background of lots of other books leading up to this one. It was wonderful to be back in Bliss and see all of our favorite people in town. I am having a hard time remembering who a lot of the women are. Not many of them are memorable or stand out to me, but surprisingly, the men stand out a lot more. I definitely remember Max & Ry, and Alexi and (the doctor) :) But I can't tell you their wives name at all. Anyway, I love it here and I'll continue to come back time and again!

[Sofia Lazaridou · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Happily Ever After in Bliss is the 11th book in the Nights in Bliss, Colorado series by Lexi Blake. This book is the ending of Nell and Henry's story and I gotta say, I was surprised by many things. First of all, I always imagined both characters being in their early 50's. Nell is in her early thirties though and I think it was the most shocking thing of all. While we knew many things about Henry, like the fact that Henry is not his actual name, we didn't know many things about Nell other than that she is a vegan who likes to protest and loves her friends. In this book, we get to know her better and I kinda liked her more than before.

I have to admit though, that I was tired of the book at one point. My problem was the constant friction between our characters once Henry's past was revealed. I understand Nell's feelings, but I kept wishing that they would move past the hurt sooner rather than later. I wanted to see them happy together, waiting for their baby to be born. There are a lot of negative feelings in the book, all of them expected, but maybe a little too present.

One thing that was certain is that things were bound to be interesting with these two. Not only because of Henry's past, which had a very big role in the way this story went, but also because we got insight on two people who were always present, but never big in the spotlight. I would like to know more about Nell's mother and I am still waiting for any kind of material on Mel. There must be something more to their stories. Lexi Blake has a paranormal series with Faes after all. Who is to say that Mel's aliens aren't paranormal creatures?

Overall the book was good, but not great. I was frustrated with Nell's character, even though it wasn't on a level that made the book unreadable. I was just wishing for her to make up her mind sooner. The story ties some loose ends and it opens up doors for other stories. I was not disappointed with Happily Ever After in Bliss.

[Darcy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like I've been waiting for this book forever and how familiar it was. The first part due to bad luck on the athor's part, the later because I read the McKay/Taggert series and some of the action in this one was in those books.

At the heart of this one is the survival of Henry and Nell's relationship. Henry did keep a lot from Nell, but not out of malice, out of really wanting to be who he made Henry into. When the truth came out it rocked Nell and she needed time to figure things out in her head. I loved how the whole community of Bliss were there for Nell and Henry and truly wanted them to stay together. Both of them needed that support at the end when they were tested, but because they had such great friends all around they were able to get through things and live their lives happy and together.

[Kay Daniels (Kay Daniels Romance) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly, I would give all of Lexi's books 10 stars...she is a one-click author for me. She always has been and I don't see that changing any time soon considering her writing is always top notch!

Happily Ever After In Bliss is a long time coming in the sense that Henry and Nell Flanders is a couple that has been around basically since the inception of Bliss, Co and here we are years later finally getting their story.

To give anyone who is unknown to the series, here is just a bit of background...Henry Flanders is also known as John Bishop a former CIA operative who now resides in Bliss, Co after he faked his own death to escape working for the US government. He's hidden his past and the man he was for years, but unfortunately the past has a way of catching up to everyone. As much as Bliss is a quiet, small, remote town in Colorado, it is also one that has a way of attracting bad guys and Henry/John has had to pull out his training on a few occasions which has pulled out a few suspicious glances throughout the years, especially when one of the bad guys turned up internally decapitated, one of John's specialities. John walked away from everything when he fell in love with Nell, who knows nothing about what he was, she believes he's a history professor known as Henry and they have created a peaceful life; a tofu eating, save the earth kind of life together. Oh, and they also have a baby on the way. Henry is a long way from the man known as John. Too bad his past is hellbent on catching up to him.

Happily Ever After In Bliss weaves us through the life of Henry/John and how he came to living the life he currently is, along with how he's going to be able to keep living his current life. You see, once Nell learns the truth about her husband; she's a protesting vegan who detests violence who's just discovered her husband used to live his life in the center of it, she has to come to terms with how to move forward with this knowledge. How she can combine the two men in her mind. She's only known Henry, so knowing that he was John fractures a piece of their marriage and repairing it takes time. Time that is precious considering they have a child on the way.

This is a beautiful tribute to not only what a marriage can go through and come out the otherside not only stronger, but to the overall worlds Lexi has created in Bliss, Texas Sirens, and the Masters and Mercenaries series. She weaves us in and out of timelines where Henry/John and also Nell has been an integral part of so many people's lives and it's a wonderful walk through Lexi's history of what she has created and also what we have to look forward to. Bliss is never a world I want to leave as I've come to call so many my friends over the last decade, so as much as I loved having the Flanders' story is was also bittersweet.

Happily Ever After In Bliss can be read as a standalone, but probably better read in conjunction with Once Upon a Time In Bliss for Henry and Nell’s backstory. You will also run into some of your favorite characters sprinkled throughout, especially those who were special to Henry and Nell.

[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

HAPPILY EVER AFTER IN BLISS is the eleventh full-length instalment in Lexi Blake’s contemporary, adult NIGHTS IN BLISS, COLORADO erotic, BDSM, romantic suspense series focusing on the small town of Bliss, Colorado. This is the continuing story of former US army soldier/former CIA operative turned history professor John Bishop aka Henry Flanders, and his wife Nell Flanders. HAPPILY EVER AFTER IN BLISS can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading ONCE UPON A TIME IN BLISS for Henry and Nell’s backstory.

SOME BACKGROUND: Nell Flanders is an idealist; a naïve dreamer; an optimist who is hoping to change the world one protest at a time. A vegan, a pacifist, a woman who believes that even little white lies are unacceptable in the grand scheme of peace and unity. John Bishop is a former US army soldier/former CIA operative turned history professor who now identifies as Henry Flanders but Henry is always on the offensive knowing his past is always one step behind

Told from dual third person perspectives (Henry and Nell) HAPPILY EVER AFTER IN BLISS fast forwards Nell and Henry’s life approximately six years wherein Henry’s past is about to destroy any semblance of peace for our story line couple. Now pregnant with their first child, Nell Flanders has no idea about the life her husband once led, and with the past now intent of destroying their lives, Nell is no longer sure if the man that she loves, is the man with whom she will continue her life. With both the CIA, and the Mexican cartel hot on his heels, John Bishop attempts to head off any further attacks, but in doing so continues to anger the people he’s wronged.

The relationship between Nell and Henry struggles in the face of Henry’s secrets and lies. Nell, a woman with strong convictions against war, killing, eating meat and any number of ideologies and actions she which she is willing to protest, protect or panhandle-in other words, the complete opposite of the man with whom she had fallen in love. With the revelations about Henry’s past, and the life she knew nothing about, our heroine struggles going forward including the belief that the father of her child is capable of killing another human being. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate with some light discipline and Dom/sub scenarios.

There is a large ensemble cast of familiar secondary and supporting characters from a number of Lexi Blake’s interconnected series including the Masters and Mercenaries series including Ten Smith and Ian Taggart, and The Lost Boys.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER IN BLISS is a story of family, friendships, relationships and love. A story of secrets and lies; revelations and acceptance. The premise is emotional, heart breaking and engaging; the characters are energetic and captivating. HAPPILY EVER AFTER IS BLISS is a spicy, imaginative and intriguing second look at one of the oddest couples in Lexi’s series.


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[Aղցela W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved being back in Bliss. Happily Ever After in Bliss is the continued story of Henry and Nell Flanders they are about to have a baby. Six years ago John Bishop walked away from his life to start a new one he became Henry a mild mannered history professor. When his past comes for him he knows its time to tell Nell who he really is. This was a really good read I loved how the people of Bliss didn't bat an eye when they found out that Henry was a former CIA agent and the craziest one of them all Mel knew all along. When a guy pulls a gun on Henry he kills him and Nell sees him do it. Nell doesn't know what to think she thinks Henry used her and lied to her which he did she couldn't get out of her head long enough to see that he gave up his life to be with her. Henry calls in some of his old friends with the help from Seth. This book interlocked with a few of Ms. Blake's other books like Kayla and Josh's book. When Nell goes into labor at the diner during a snow storm Henry feels helpless and after she has the baby Henry gets kidnapped and she knows just who to call. Ian, Ten and Kayla show up to get there old mentor back. This was a good read Bliss is having a baby boom. I also liked that Nell was able to get Michael of the mountain and bathing. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading about Michael, Ty and Lucy.

[Firstpella · Rating 3 out of 5]

Waited a long time for John/Nell happy happy joy joy Part 2. Bliss is not a Series I gravitate towards - it’s a town full of MFM Love when this Reader is a MF lover. But, John/Nell are 1 of the few MF couples AND the Series is the storyline that sparked Blake’s MAM Series featuring thank god MF which for the earlier books is all THAT (except for book 2 which I will never read - yep MFM).

Was this little diddy outstanding. Nope. Satisfying. Eh. Worth a few bucks on kindle and an hour of reading pleasure. Sure.

Plus, there’s a scene with an angry beaver and a Lost Boy that is damn funny. And by beaver, the animal - get your mind out of the gutter...though, this is Blake.

[Phuong · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved being back in Bliss and reading the next chapter in Henry and Nell’s life as they wait for the arrival of their baby. Things are not smooth sailing for these two but I really enjoyed how they overcome the obstacles in their way. I loved seeing the other Bliss characters pop up and seeing Nell’s friendship with the other ladies.

[Patty Erickson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed it except I kept thinking Henry and Nell were older than they are. Obviously, so did the characters since they kept referring to Henry as a father figure. I love how the stories crossover. She never disappoints.

[Erin Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Star Review Happily Ever After In Bliss (Nights In Bliss Colorado #11) by Lexi Blake/Sophie Oak
 
I have always loved the character of Nell Finn, so innocent and yet such a passionate advocate for the causes she supports. I was thrilled when she and John Bishop aka Henry Flanders got together and hopeful that things would work out for one of my favourite Bliss couples, so learn that they are about to have a baby was even more exciting.

Henry has led a life of sacrifice, surrounded by death. Just when it looks like all is going to plan, it appears that Henry’s past is about to catch up with him in a horrendous way. Not only that but it will lead Nell to question the man she loves and their future together. This was a roller coaster of a read, that had me on the edge of my seat at times.

This book also crosses over with Lexi's Masters and Mercenaries series and there are appearances by Ian, Ten and Kayla which was awesome. It is always enjoyable catching up with the Bliss characters that I have come to love.

Happily Ever After In Bliss is full of twists and turns with some surprises thrown in. It was well written and had me captivated from the first to the last page.

[Angel Padillo · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s the strangest thing, I swear I have read this story before, but I didn’t have it rated or reviewed. It’s strange. This was not my favorite story in the Bliss world. There wasn’t anything particularly wrong with it, Nell and Henry just aren’t my favorite couple, so I wasn’t as invested as I could of been. That’s totally a personal opinion and has nothing to do with the writing.

[Moseleygirl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really disappointing to get just another rewrite. I love Blake's books and usually get through them in just 1 sitting. However. I really struggled with this one because I really loath the character of Nell. I understand she's a "gentle soul" who wants to make the world better but she's nauseatingly naive and far too rigidly unforgiving for someone who had the troubled like she had & should understand people are flawed & deserve some latitude or understanding if the intentions are honourable. Nell is just massively judgemental when she learns her husband's secrets, to the point of considering sacrificing her marriage to her principles.

I kept reading as I'd forgotten much of it from before but especially how much I hated Nell. It took me nearly a week to read in snatches that were all I could bear. I loved the story, Henry & all the other characters but Nell is just frustratingly unrealistic (I've worked with people like her with similar childhoods so know what I'm talking about). So, sadly I really cannot rate this book much. A huge glitch in a wonderful body of writing. Real shame.

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[Jackie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ian, Ten and Kayla were the saving grace of this book.
Hated Nell, not as much as Lexi's character but it was a close call.

[Theresa O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

I confess, that the Nell and Henry partnership is not one of my favourites. I really cannot relate to Nell at all. It does not seem logical for her to be so ‘perfect’. Also, I found it difficult to see her and Henry together – the reason being that I had ‘met’ John Bishop before in the Masters and Mercenaries universe and so knew his background, before reading any of the Bliss books.

The only reason I wanted to read this is because I am totally invested in the town of Bliss, and as Henry said in a previous book “Hell is coming to Bliss, and I invited it in.” there was no way I could not buy a ticket for a front row seat.

Surprisingly, as I started reading, my initial feeling was that I would be giving the book a 3* rating. However, I have to say that it hooked me. Nell actually grew on me. She keeps going despite knowing how others react to her.

She saw the minute the light in Laura’s eyes died. Score another one for Nell. Sometimes she thought her superpower was being able to drain a person’s will to live simply by talking. It was kind of a sucky superpower.

Henry always listened to her. He never zoned out or shut her down no matter what she was talking about. She could be talking about the most boring aspects of public policy and Henry would stare right at her and ask intelligent questions.

I liked how at the end Henry remains the same, but more

“Max, if you say one thing about my wife’s tofurkey casserole and she cries, I will kill you. I will not do it humanely. I will make it hurt,” Henry vowed.

“When did Henry get so scary?” Cade was asking. Gemma snorted. “He was always that way. You just didn’t see it.” Henry huffed, a gruff sound, but went on with his reading.

And Nell actually came into herself and I think became more ‘human’ when she said

“You’re both, and you need to feel free to be both, Henry. You’re the sum of all your parts, and ignoring the John Bishop part of your life didn’t work for us. You have to be okay with all of yourself, or how can we teach the same to Poppy?”

The story line is a bit ‘meatier’ than other Bliss and Texas Siren stories and I loved meeting up again with some of the M&M team members. But what really tipped the marking line for me was briefly meeting ‘The Forgotten Boys’ again from the Lost Hearts story. It was actually reading that book and brought me to Bliss initially and then to the Texas Sirens stories.

[Janine - The World Was Hers for the Reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fans of the Bliss series have been waiting for the continuation of Henry and Nell’s story, because we all knew that Henry’s past would eventually find him . . .

Even though Henry’s past, aka, John Bishop is supposed to be dead and he’s now living his dream life with the woman he loves, the fear of the CIA or even worse, one of Henry’s past target’s would find him in his new life in Bliss. Can Nell, the woman who has never met a cause she didn’t like, reconcile Henry’s violent past and the lies he’s told her with the man he is today? Is their love enough to withstand the storm brewing both between them and the one breaking down their door from the outside?

Oh, Lexi . . .this story had it all! Heartbreak for both Henry and Nell as she realizes he isn’t the man she thought he was and that she may not be able to forgive his past. Fear for those Henry loves most in this world including Nell, his unborn child and the town and it’s people who accepted him without ever asking questions. Faith that love is enough. Trust that when someone says they have your back, they really do. The need to right past wrongs and to stand up for what you believe in, but knowing when you need to compromise for the greater good. And, knowing that family isn’t always blood, and that your chosen family can be the best thing that has ever happened to you.

To me, Bliss is always a story that brings home friendship and love and loyalty in all of it’s characters and relationships, and Happily Ever After in Bliss highlights this on every page with every character. Its’ a beautiful story, but also packed with enough suspense to keep you flipping the pages in a mad dash to see what happens next. 5 stars

[Olga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happyily Ever After in Bliss.

The 11th book in the Bliss series comes the full story on Eleanor Finn now Nell Flanders and Henry Flanders aka John bishop. The secrets the web of lies and the changes to adapt to a new life comes the story of Henry and Nell and the relationship between them and how Henry has come by far and followed in his beautiful wife a activist at heart and the quote from the previous book follows on by Lexi blake "Marriage,family,life they're all hard and require work. Happily ever after is a choice we have to make every day . You think you're making your choice today, but I challenge you.I challenge every single one of us . Started day by choosing . Skip the good morning and say something infinitely more important . I Do. Sums everything that the go through in a min violent way.

By Rachel Harper aka Lexi blake in dealing with Nell " But when she wants my advice I'm going to tell her that sometimes the last is hard to deal with, and who we used to be isn't nearly as important as who we choose to be" this quote sums it up nicely. Some exciting characters make an appearance love the storyline love the characters of Bliss when the family that have all become . Happily ever after absolutely loved it witty and romantic and full of action not to miss

[Lisa Lenox · Rating 5 out of 5]

After 11 books in the series, it's pretty clear that Blake is a master of creating a community that we all want to live in. And not just for the polyandry. Her characters are warm, loving, accepting, everything we all want in our lives but just seem unable to achieve. After binging on this series the last couple of weeks, I'm actually in Bliss withdrawals. I've even started going back to the Master and Mercenaries books that reference Bliss characters and are re-reading them, because now they have more depth to me. When I first read Lost Hearts, I was totally unaware of who Henry and Nell were. Now they're almost my favorite Blake couple. HEAB is about the fallout of Henry's former career as a CIA badass, and how his hippy-dippy wife Nell deals with it, all while being pregnant.
Yeah, I'm in severe Bliss withdrawals. When does the next book come out? Should I be reading more of the Texas Sirens stories? They're all so inter-woven, I wish I had a list of what order to read them in. There's even little hints of the Thieves world. I want MORE!!!

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

To say that Bliss, Colorado, the fictional town lovingly created by author Lexi Blake, is filled with interesting personalities is an understatement. This place, and the people that live there, is like none other, and I say that with a heart full of love. And this, the 11th book in this very special series, may be one of the best visits to Bliss yet.

Nell and Henry Flanders are two of my favorite characters in Bliss, which is saying something, and it was so nice to finally get the rest of their story started in ONCE UPON A TIME IN BLISS. Through twists and turns, violence and mayhem, and a visit from the big man, Ian Taggart, himself, HAPPILY EVER AFTER IN BLISS is one heck of an action-packed journey to get to one well-deserved HEA.

As with all of the books in the Bliss series, it really helps to have read the previous books, especially ONCE UPON A TIME IN BLISS, as the town, the people, and their relationships are built up more in each book. And, truly, it's the people that make Bliss the extra-special place that it is, and that will keep me coming back for as many books as Lexi gives us. If you haven't visited this very special world, get these books added to your TBR and enjoy! ❤️

[Donna Rutledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book and this series. Although the books are fun they cover a lot of serious issues that we face every day. The books are hilarious to read and they keep you turning the pages just to find out what happens next. The town is a little crazy and the people have quirks but you fall in love with them and the warmth they give to each other.

In Once Upon A Time In Bliss you start reading about Nell and Henry Flanders. This is a continuation of their story because it doesn't end after the first book. Henry is still fighting off the Cartel and Seth is still helping him. Henry also has to hide from the CIA who also want him.

Nell is pregnant and she is having a hard time. She has already had two miscarriages and doesn't feel the same way about this pregnancy as she did the other two. She believes she can carry this child to full term. Her two best friends, Holly and Laura, are there by her side to take care of her.

Henry does everything in his power to keep safe but more importantly, he does everything to keep Nell and his child safe. The last thing he wants is for Nell to suffer for something that he was tangled up in. He tries to keep all of them safe but he's up against some powerful enemies and he just can't stand the fact that he has brought all this trouble on his town of Bliss.

[Whispers From · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it

I don’t believe I have ever read a bad book by Mrs. Blake. They are always fun, sexy, and will keep you hooked from the beginning. This one is no different. If you’ve read some of the other Bliss stories, then you know the characters, which some are really “characters”. Also some friends stop by from other books.
Henry left his old life behind, he faked his death and now lives a peaceful, protesting, nature loving life. He was a CIA agent and killed when he needed to. Nell is nature loving, vegan, protesting wife of Henry. But when Henry’s old life finds him, he has to explain to Nell who he was before. Now they are expecting a child and Henry will do anything to protect them. Especially when he must step back into his old life and take care of business. The only thing is will Nell forgive him for lying to her all these years?

[Franci N (Franci's Fabulous Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Nell Gets Her HEA Stars!!

With each book in this series, I’ve loved Nell and her involvement in each storyline and hoping she would get her own book. And now we have it and I loved every single page of Henry and Nell. Along with their HEA, we get to visit with my favorite residents of Bliss, CO along with a Taggert or two.

This story is so much more than Nell finding her forever love. It’s also got the suspense and intrigue that Ms. Blake is so masterful at delivering! You see, as we know Henry isn’t who he says he is and the life he left behind all those years ago has coming to Bliss and everyone and everything he loves is in its crosshairs!

I was on the edge of my seat for a good portion of this book as Henry along with some of the men of Bliss enter into a war with the Cartel and it’s not without significant blood shed! One of the many reasons I love Bliss so much is that the town protects their own even if one of them is the reason for this battle and isn’t exactly who he says he is. The other problem Henry is facing is that his beautiful Nell is in danger and she’s going to learn things about the man she’s pledged her life to that make her question everything they’ve become as a couple.

How will all this danger and new revelations affect their relationship both in and out of the bedroom? Will the town continue to protect Nell and Henry now that this evil is on their doorsteps? Will Bliss remain the place everyone can live and love as passionately as they’ve been able to? You’ll get all these answers and so much more when you read this newest book in this amazing series!!

[Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Henry, Nell and Baby makes three...

The long awaited ending to Henry and Nell's story...and the end to the longest pregnancy in history lol
Trusths come out, the past rears it's ugly head. Old friends come to the rescue. True love always finds a way. All this leads us to the final chapter in Nell and Henry's story.
Nell learns about Henry's past, aka John Bishop. Trust is broken, can she forgive him and the lies he's told, the life he use to life? Henry walked away from his former life for the love and life he wanted with Nell. Now his past has come back to hurt him. Can he show her that he is not the person he use to be? Life is Bliss is always full of laughter, love, family ,suspense and Happily Ever After

[Louisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished Happily Ever After in Bliss, was so glad that Henry and Nell got their HEA, Nell finally had her baby. I think the best part was when Ten and Tag and Kayla went to save Henry (John Bishop) from the Cartel, and Tag got to blow things up. Ten asking him why he use all the C-4 up and Tag said he didn't want to waste it. Then when they got back he told Nell that he was helping the environment, by cutting of one guys balls to use as his dog's chew toy and was recycling body parts and using human fertilizer, to kind a calm Nell down, for all the violence they used to save Henry. Can't wait for the next book in the Bliss series.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buckle Up For This One!

This one is an emotional roller coaster! I love Henry and Nell. Any man who can give up meat and eat tofu just for love is tops in my book! Danger is threatening our couple and Henry’s secret past comes out. Nell is dealing with pregnancy (after two miscarriages) and the fact Henry was a violent man and worked for the CIA. She is not dealing well either. I really felt for Henry and cried many tears while reading. I loved the talk Nell had with Mel. He may be crazy but he sees a lot and is treats the town like his family. We also get Tag, Tennessee and Kayla is this one. Take a trip to Bliss and see what it’s all about.

[Sarah Noelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another favorite

This series is amazing and this one follows the trend. I have reread the books more than once and I really wish I could head to Stella's for lunch. She makes you feel like you know the characters and can care for them, no matter how zany or flawed. It's nice to get more depth from Nell and Henry and to see some resolution to his past. It's also nice for the fmc not to be the victim this time and to see even the strong and well trained need help to get out of bad situations.