Picture a Pacific Northwest storyteller who crafts swoony romances that make your heart skip a beat—meet Alexandria Bellefleur! This bestselling author has taken the contemporary romance world by storm with her witty, inclusive LGBTQ+ narratives and charming characters. Known for her debut novel, Written in the Stars, Bellefleur blends humor, heart, and a touch of stardust to create stories that resonate with readers everywhere.
A Pacific Northwesterner at heart, Bellefleur’s love for good coffee, Pike Place IPA, and Voodoo Doughnuts infuses her work with a cozy, regional charm. Her rise to fame, marked by a 2018 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart finalist nod, showcases her knack for weaving modern love stories with timeless appeal.
The Making of Alexandria Bellefleur
Raised in the vibrant Pacific Northwest, Alexandria Bellefleur grew up surrounded by Seattle’s eclectic neighborhoods and lush landscapes, which often sneak into her novels as love letters to the region. While little is shared about her early life, her passion for romance blossomed early, inspired by classics like Pride and Prejudice and rom-coms like When Harry Met Sally. Bellefleur’s journey to authorship began with a deep love for storytelling, leading her to pen her first novel after honing her craft in the competitive Romance Writers of America Golden Heart competition, where she earned recognition in 2018.
Alexandria Bellefleur’s Unforgettable Stories
Bellefleur’s novels are a delightful mix of sharp banter, steamy romance, and heartfelt emotion, often featuring loveable grumps paired with sunshine characters who melt their defenses. Her debut, Written in the Stars (2020), is a queer rom-com inspired by Pride and Prejudice. It follows astrologer Elle Jones and actuary Darcy Lowell as they fake a relationship, only to fall in love. The novel won the 2021 Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance and was praised for its fresh, inclusive take on the genre.
Her Written in the Stars trilogy continued with Hang the Moon (2021), a hopeless romantic’s quest to woo his childhood crush, and Count Your Lucky Stars (2022), a sapphic second-chance romance between estranged friends. Bellefleur’s 2024 release, Truly, Madly, Deeply, dives into an enemies-to-lovers tale set in Seattle, showcasing her knack for opposites-attract dynamics. Her meticulous plotting—complete with character spreadsheets and beat sheets—ensures each story balances humor, heat, and hope.
Bellefleur’s style shines through her focus on queer joy, mutual respect, and realistic happy endings. Her characters, often bisexual or pansexual, navigate love with authenticity, making her work a beacon for diverse representation in romance. Seattle’s neighborhoods, from downtown to Lake Chelan, serve as vivid backdrops, grounding her stories in a sense of place.
Why Alexandria Bellefleur Matters
Alexandria Bellefleur has carved a niche in contemporary romance by championing queer love stories that prioritize joy over angst. Her work challenges heteronormative tropes, offering fresh narratives where bisexual and lesbian characters thrive. Winning prestigious awards like the Lambda Literary Award and The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction, Bellefleur has become a trailblazer for inclusive storytelling. Her books resonate with readers seeking hope, humor, and heart, proving that love, in all its forms, deserves a happy ending.
By setting her stories in the Pacific Northwest, Bellefleur also celebrates regional culture, from improv theaters to cozy bookstores. Her growing fanbase eagerly awaits each release, cementing her as a rising star whose influence continues to expand.
- Key Works: Written in the Stars, Hang the Moon, Count Your Lucky Stars, Truly, Madly, Deeply
- Awards: 2021 Lambda Literary Award, 2020 Ripped Bodice Awards
- Fun Fact: Bellefleur lives in New York City with her cats, Mills and Boon.
Snag Written in the Stars and dive into Alexandria Bellefleur’s swoony, inclusive world of romance today!