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Karina Bliss is a New Zealand author of contemporary romance novels.

She holds an arts degree in English and Political Studies from Auckland University, and a postgraduate degree in periodical journalism from the University of London.

Although she always aspired to be a romance writer from the age of twelve, she went on to work as a trade journalist, writing about travel for the New Zealand travel industry, before eventually becoming a writer.

She is the first Australasian to win a Golden Heart from the Romance Writers of America.

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Genres: Contemporary , Romance

New Zealand

Website: https://karinabliss.com

Non Series

  • What the Librarian Did (2010)

Anthologies

  1. That Christmas Feeling (2010)

Diamond Legacy Books

  1. Like Father, Like Son (2008)

Novellas

  1. Kiss Me, Santa (2010)

The Outback Bachelor Ball Books

  1. Woo Me (2015)

Mr. Books/The Lost Boys

  1. Mr. Imperfect (2006)
  2. Mr. Irresistible (2007)
  3. Mr. Unforgettable (2008)
  4. Falling for the Tycoon (2009)

Rock Solid Books

  1. Rise (2015)
  2. Fall (2016)
  3. Play (2017)
  4. Resurrection (2018)
  5. Redemption (2020)

Special Forces Books

  1. Here Comes the Groom (2010)
  2. Stand-In Wife (2011)
  3. Bring Him Home (2012)
  4. A Prior Engagement (2013)
Diamond Legacy Books
The Outback Bachelor Ball Books

Detailed book overview

Non Series

What the Librarian Did

Librarian Rachel Robinson seems to be the only girl on campus who neither knows nor cares about bad-boy rock star, Devin Freedman.

This seems to catch the attention of Devin who just doesn’t get why Rachel doesn’t drool over him like everyone else.

For Devin, it’s all about sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, until he embarks on a determined quest to uncover secrets about Rachel's past that she has struggled to hide.

How bad is Devin Freedman?

Because Rachel has a secret and an intensifying attraction to a man who claims he wants salvation.

Will she be setting herself up for disappointment?

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2010
Ebook: B018CJJ2JK
Publisher: Harlequin Books

Anthologies

That Christmas Feeling

This book is a moving collection of three Christmas tales by some of your favorite Harlequin Superromance authors.

A DUNDEE CHRISTMAS
A woman desperate to find shelter in a mysterious town during a blizzard receives help from a man who makes her learn that home is truly where the love is.

WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS
While returning home, a prodigal son crosses paths with a woman who uses an unusual way to usher in the Christmas spirit.

KISS ME, SANTA
A secluded American is shocked to discover that he has just purchased a house in a New Zealand street renowned for its Christmas lights.
His neighbor is determined to ensure that nobody breaks the revered two-decade tradition.

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2010
ISBN: 978-0373784134
Publisher: Harlequin Superromance

Diamond Legacy Books

Like Father, Like Son

Joe Fraser doesn’t need to be reminded that getting married to someone just because you’re going to have a baby together is a terrible decision.

So how on earth did he end up in that very circumstance?

Well, Philippa Browne, the teacher of his daughter—and the future mother of his child—is quite seductive and it was only a matter of time before Joe submitted into his fantasies.

Having come from a family where relatives didn’t do the right thing, Joe desperately wants to give Pip a rock.

Pip however has her own beliefs on love, one that doesn’t entail sticking around.

Will Joe convince her to stay?

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2008
ISBN: 978-0263888508
Publisher: Mills & Boon

Novellas

Kiss Me, Santa

A reserved and secluded American is shocked to discover that he has just purchased a house in a New Zealand street renowned for its Christmas lights.

His socially concerned neighbor is determined to ensure that nobody breaks the revered tradition that has been around for two decades.

Who will win when a single mom locks horns with a devoted Grinch?

This is one Kiwi Christmas tale that will warm you up this holiday season.

The novella was previously published in the anthology, That Christmas Feeling (2010).

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2010
Ebook: B01N2OFSGU
Publisher: Karina Bliss

The Outback Bachelor Ball Books

Woo Me

Jen Tremaine vows to stay away from men.

So when her closest friends challenge her to attend their reunion in a cow costume, she gladly obliges.

What she however doesn’t know is that her choice of dressing would attract some intoxicated cowboys.

While working as part of the security team at the B&S ball, the last thing that ex-Special Forces soldier Logan Turner expects to find is love.

Although he desperately desires the spirited and amusing Jen, she is poised to leave Australia the following day.

Will he manage to convince her to stay? Could the two possibly live happily ever after?

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2015
ISBN: 978-0994116543
Publisher: Karina Bliss

Mr. Books/The Lost Boys

Mr. Imperfect

Wealthy rugged rebel Christian Kelly is forced to return to his hometown in the New Zealand countryside due to a sudden death.

Forced to stay there due to an ancient IOU, he finds himself attempting to rescue the inheritance of Kezia Rose—his first love and the one woman who shattered his heart.

Although Kezia is nowadays a distinguished member of her community, she will stop at nothing to ensure that the century-old hotel remains in the family.

But when old secrets are unearthed, Christian and Kezia find themselves with a similar problem.

Can a recluse bring down his high walls? Can a nurturer commit to a man who's unwilling to risk his heart?

NB: This book is also known as Falling for the Tycoon (2009).

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2006
Ebook: B07CYPJ6XN
Mr. Irresistible

Everyone sees Jordan King as a compassionate philanthropist and the most sought after bachelor—everyone except journalist Kate Brogan.

She has evidence that he is a good-looking womanizer with fake promises, much like her cheating father.

Given how Jordan King lives for a decent challenge, he comes up with a way of countering Kate’s fierce newspaper piece.

Clearing his name is however only one of the reasons why Jordan subjects the seductive Ms. Brogan on the long journey to the New Zealand wilds.

Completing the grueling five-day journey is of utmost priority for Kate, as Jordan will donate big money to her preferred charity.

Will he manage to steal her heart?

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2007
ISBN: B07CYMP6L9
Mr. Unforgettable

Neglected as a child, the wealthy and secluded Luke Carter is determined to build a camp for vulnerable children in the tiny New Zealand town of Beacon Bay.

Although the community is skeptical of his intentions, local mayor Elizabeth Light supports him.

Liz Light isn’t fully convinced about the camp. She is however desperate for swimming lessons for a public fundraiser.

But as she spends more time with the ex-Olympic swimmer, the widow finds herself in a no-strings-attached arrangement.

When their fondness however grows, Liz is forced to publicly choose whether her fidelity lies with Luke, or her deceased husband.

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2008
Ebook: B07CYMJN4B
Falling for the Tycoon

Wealthy rugged rebel Christian Kelly is forced to return to his hometown in the New Zealand countryside due to a sudden death.

Forced to stay there due to an ancient IOU, he finds himself attempting to rescue the inheritance of Kezia Rose—his first love and the one woman who shattered his heart.

Although Kezia is nowadays a distinguished member of her community, she will stop at nothing to ensure that the century-old hotel remains in the family.

But when old secrets are unearthed, Christian and Kezia find themselves with a similar problem.

Can a recluse bring down his high walls? Can a nurturer commit to a man who's unwilling to risk his heart?

NB: This book is also known as Mr. Imperfect (2006).

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2009
ISBN: 978-0263873597
Publisher: Mills & Boon

Rock Solid Books

Rise

Elizabeth Winston is a celebrated biographer who writes about figures who are long gone.

As such, rock star Zander Freedman wouldn’t ordinarily fit the bill.

The bad-boy is however an enchanting contradiction that would certainly make a great subject for a biography.

After all, this could be her only chance to work with a living icon.

But when temptations arise and attractions intensify, Elizabeth finds herself having dark fantasies about Zander.

Elizabeth thought that she had the ability to restraint from temptations, having been raised as the daughter of a minister. She was wrong.

Zander thought a biography would attract attention, only to discover how afraid he is to be known.

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2015
ISBN: 978-0994116512
Publisher: Karina Bliss
Fall

Although Dimity Graham’s role as the Powerhouse PA means the world to her, she somehow jeopardizes it by ending up in bed with Rage’s drummer, Seth Curran.

For someone who never lets her private life affect her job, this is as bad as it can get.

But right before she fixes things, Seth comes seeking her help.

Coming up with a fake relationship seemed like a great idea, but then they ended up sharing a night of passion.

Although he isn’t convinced that people in his homeland will believe that the two are madly in love with each other, Dimity puts on a convincing act.

But what happens when the acting stops?

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2016
ISBN: 978-0994116574
Publisher: Karina Bliss
Play

With his marriage on the rocks, promising rock star Jared Walker convinces his wife to escape the Christmas chaos and their two kids in order to share some quality time together.

And in an effort to save his marriage, Jared comes up with the idea that the two should act like complete strangers.

But to his surprise, his wife prefers the man that he used to be.

Kayla wants to be with the nerdy man who stole her heart in college, not the famous rock star who’s the fantasy of every woman.

As his rock star status rises, will Jared make his young family his biggest priority?

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2017
Ebook: B01N38VHSC
Publisher: Karina Bliss
Resurrection

With a new career in early childhood education, Lily Hagen Stuart vows to stay away from rock stars.

Everything however changes when a sex tape is leaked and posted online.

Determined to avoid the paparazzi, she turns to music.

This shouldn’t be hard—if she can ignore the sexy Moss McFadden.

Promising rock star Moss McFadden is a reclusive guy, until Lily crashes into his life.

Although he can control his attraction to her, everything changes when she helps him in a life-changing situation.

Can she possibly be his redemption?

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2018
ISBN: 978-0994145390
Publisher: Karina Bliss
Redemption

Much like every woman madly in love, Elizabeth Winston thought that she would heal the wounds of her rock star lover.
She however seems to have forgotten something important: you cannot forcefully heal someone who isn’t ready to be healed.
Now halfway across the world from the love of her life, can Elizabeth redeem Zander’s reputation without affecting her career?
 
Fame can be a terrible thing, which is exactly why Zander Freedman gave up his music career.
His only interest nowadays is Elizabeth Winston.
But there is nothing easy about having a normal life with an extraordinary woman.
Will she regret falling in love with him?

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2020
Ebook: B08HLFZ3NN
Publisher: Karina Bliss

Special Forces Books

Here Comes the Groom

Jocelyn Swann would be seeing the hilarious side of it if she wasn’t so enraged.

Dan Jansen, her closest friend, has begun a vigorous mission to plan for their wedding.

From the choice of music to the minister, flowers and food, this is one campaign that fits his experience in the Special Forces.

Although their marriage arrangement arose from a drunken scrawl some three years ago, the two are deeply in love with each other.

How can Jocelyn convince Dan to slow down a little?

How can she convince him that this isn’t what she wants?

How can she convince him that getting married could destroy everything?

NB: This book is also known as The Soldier's Wedding.

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2010
ISBN: 978-0373716821
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Stand-In Wife

Ross Coltrane knows nothing about love and marriage.

So why is he, a Special Forces elite soldier, mediating between his younger brother and the alienated wife?

More than anything else, why is he unexpectedly drawn to his stunning sister-in-law when he has never seen her as nothing more than his brother's wife?

Well as it turns out, this seductive woman is actually the twin.

The identical twins swapped and deceived everyone.

Ross however isn’t quick to destroy their plan.

He finds himself inexplicably drawn to Vivienne Jansen.

This can’t be possible. There’s a reason why everybody refers to him as Iceman.

NB: This book is also known as The Rescue Mission.

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2011
ISBN: 978-0373784677
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Bring Him Home

Ex-soldier Nathan Wyatt is continually haunted by the fact that he was forced to leave his army comrade to die.

While in Hollywood two years later using his war medal to look for work as a celebrity bodyguard, he meets the widow of his best friend who forces him home to carry out his abandoned responsibilities to her family trust.

When Nate however finds out that Claire is bitter about a promise that her deceased husband broke, he sees this as his chance at redemption.

All he has to do is defend his dead friend and ensure that the wife only has good memories of her deceased husband.

But what happens when he ends up falling in love with her?

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2012
Ebook: B077H6L4FK
Publisher: Karina Bliss
A Prior Engagement

SAS soldier Lee Davis returns home at last two years after being presumed dead, having been a prisoner of war.

He has been reunited with his friends, family and shockingly, his fiancée.

How is that possible, considering that he doesn’t have a fiancée?

If anything, Juliet Browne turned down his marriage proposal.

Though enraged, Lee feigns amnesia in an effort to test Juliet’s loyalty.

Subjecting her conscience to agony is however easier said than done.

After all, it is the memory of Juliet that kept him going during the worst of times.

She cares much for him.

And for Lee, Juliet is everything.

Author: Karina Bliss
First Release: 2013
Ebook: B07FK88SY9
Publisher: Karina Bliss