When Love Barges In

Written by Bryony Rosehurst

Narrated by Artemis Jones

Piper Stevens has always been intimidated by best friend Max’s older sister, Jamie, despite practically having been taken in by the Lockett family from the age of fourteen. With a rough past in foster care, an altogether shy and nervous disposition, and a tiny crush for the openly queer woman that caused Piper to come to terms with her own sexuality, things have always been awkward between them. Jamie never understood why, and she’d been too wrapped up in her own problems to ever figure it out, even if it did make her feel out of place in her own home.

After two years of travelling, Jamie is back in their small town of Hebden Bridge, and seeing Piper again brings back old feelings — and new ones, too. When Piper agrees to try to be friendlier with Jamie for Max’s benefit, signing up as the model for Jamie’s plus-size handmade clothing range, they end up realising that part of their tension was built from more than just unease. But can they allow themselves to finally fall for one another, or will their mutual loyalty to Max keep them apart?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bryant Street Shorts
• Release date: Mar 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9781094445748

Bryony Rosehurst

Bryony Rosehurst is a British romance author dedicated to telling diverse stories of love and happily ever afters — and perhaps a little bit of angst sprinkled in for good measure. You can usually find her painting (badly), photographing new cities (occasionally), or wishing for autumn (always).

Reviews for When Love Barges In

[Natale Michaud · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

While I'm an introvert and can be on the shy side with strangers, I've always been able to speak up for myself. Unlike Piper, I'm not a people pleaser. I'm glad to watch Piper start to come out of herself in the end. The polar opposite women are good for each other.

[Mark Shackford · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brilliant! From start to finish. Excellent narrative, can not say enough how great this book was.