Later Bloom

Emotional, inspiring, reflective, intimate Coming of Age

Perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton, Claire Daverley, Lily King and Sally Rooney, Later Bloom is a romantic literary fiction novel about the struggles of forging connections while trying to stick to our own timeline, desires and identity.

Aubrey is turning twenty-eight this year. She has never been in a relationship. Shes never been anyones girlfriend, never said I love you, never had a first fight or first of mostly anything. She swears its not a big deal. No one really believes her. No one seems to agree.

Shes not sure how she got there, really—maybe it was because of Oliver, or Rami, or Sam, or Simon. Maybe its her. Maybe spending a year in Nova Scotia helping her aunt manage a creaky old inn might just fix everything.

Theres only two ways this story can end. Either everything changes, or nothing at all.

Its simple.

It makes her head spin.

Later Bloom is Laurie D.R.s contemporary fiction debut. Weaving between past and present, it explores what it means to bloom a little late, what it takes to find "the one", and how our identities are shaped by our experiences (or lack thereof).