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§Author· 6 books
Alexandria Bellefleur
Contemporary romance fiction gained a prominent voice with the publication of Written in the Stars, a queer romantic comedy that achieved widespread recognition across the romance community. Written by USA Today bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur, the award-winning debut established her signature approach to character-driven romance featuring vibrant personalities and compelling relationship dynamics.
Career & Background
Originally a Pacific Northwesterner at heart, Bellefleur developed a love of reading early in life through encouragement from her mother. She later moved to New York City, where she resides with her cats, Mills and Boon. Her professional career launched with Written in the Stars, which earned a 2020 Ripped Bodice Award for Excellence in Romantic Fiction and a 2021 Lambda Literary Award. She expanded her catalog with contemporary releases including Count Your Lucky Stars, The Fiancée Farce, Truly, Madly, Deeply, and Playing for Keeps, alongside her paranormal romance novel The Devil She Knows.
Writing Style & Themes
Bellefleur's romantic comedies focus primarily on contemporary and sapphic relationships, often incorporating popular tropes such as grump-and-sunshine dynamics, fake dating, and workplace rivalries. Her stories emphasize witty banter, emotional vulnerability, late-in-life queer self-discovery, and the intersection of career ambition with personal connection.
Major Works
- Written in the Stars — Bellefleur's debut novel won the 2020 Ripped Bodice Award for Excellence in Romantic Fiction and the 2021 Lambda Literary Award.
- Count Your Lucky Stars — A contemporary romance novel centered on second chances and rekindled affection.
- The Fiancée Farce — A sapphic romantic comedy driven by a fake-engagement agreement and unexpected emotional growth.
- The Devil She Knows — A paranormal romance novel incorporating supernatural elements alongside character-driven humor.
- Truly, Madly, Deeply — A contemporary romance showcasing charming banter and deep interpersonal intimacy.
§All Books
Written in the Stars
Alexandria Bellefleur, 2020
161 ratings
The Fiancée Farce
Alexandria Bellefleur, 2023
55 ratings
Count Your Lucky Stars
Alexandria Bellefleur, 2022
54 ratings
Truly, Madly, Deeply
Alexandria Bellefleur, 2024
16 ratings
The Devil She Knows
Alexandria Bellefleur, 2025
4 ratings
Untitled Alexandria Bellefleur 2
Alexandria Bellefleur, 2024