Lia Louis is a writer from Hertfordshire where she lives with her partner and three young children. In 2015, she won ELLE magazine's annual talent competition with her contemporary love letter, #RelationshipGoals. Lia's fascination with letters doesn't stop with her writing: she also has a varied collection of old letters which are a source of inspiration to her. Somewhere Close to Happy is her first novel. Lia can be found tweeting at @LisforLia.
Genres: Romance
Novels
Somewhere Close to Happy (2019)
Dear Emmie Blue (2020)
Eight Perfect Hours (2021)
The Key to My Heart (2022)
Better Left Unsent (2023)
Dear Emmie Blue (2020)
Eight Perfect Hours (2021)
The Key to My Heart (2022)
Better Left Unsent (2023)
Lia Louis recommends

Out of Touch (2020)
Haleh Agar
"One of those books that had me ignoring my phone, family and sensible bedtimes. Immersive, gorgeously rich and beautifully written. I loved it."

The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside (2020)
Jessica Ryn
"I fell instantly in love with Dawn Brightside. She made my heart soar and ache all at once, and I was immediately rooting for her. It takes a talent to make you love and care for a character, which is testament to Jessica Ryn’s writing clever, funny and full of heart."

That Night (2021)
Gillian McAllister
"That Night crept into my every waking thought. A claustrophobic, twisty novel that will have you asking 'what would I do?'."

Welcome to Your Life (2022)
Bethany Rutter
"Uplifting and empowering novel about knowing your worth and never settling. A breath of fresh air!"

The No-Show (2022)
Beth O'Leary
"This book will stop-start your heart with plenty of tears and plenty of laughter."

The Girl on the 88 Bus (2022)
Freya Sampson
"The Girl on the 88 Bus is a gorgeous story that's equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming. A reminder that love is unwavering and ageless and will always carry us through. Freya Sampson is a brilliant writer."
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