Under his touch, your every desire will…Bloom,
Today is the day Francesca Thomas was supposed to get married. All she wants is a stiff drink and a whole lot of distraction…which is exactly when she meets him. Tall, dark, and deliciously disguised, the man known only as Phantom awakens her every sense. All Frankie really knows about him is the raw, untamed chemistry that makes her want to relinquish herself—body and soul—to his touch…
Phantom has rules, all designed to protect his identity. No names. No personal information. But Frankie is a too-tempting ingenue who threatens all of his cautious, careful control. At the ultra-exclusive Black Rose Underground Club, he can explore each of her deepest, uncharted desires…so long as he keeps his public life—and his secrets—hidden.
Frankie’s ready to explore what lies between them. The intensity, the darkness, and the unyielding pleasure of it all. But while the mystery of Phantom is thrilling, secrets are one game she won’t play. And if she’s going to explore the forbidden, she’ll begin with finding out exactly who’s under the mask…
Each book in the Black Rose series is STANDALONE:
* Blush
* Bloom
Other Books In This Series
Excerpt
“If you're in the mood for a book that effortlessly combines spice, a strong, resilient female protagonist, and a captivating love interest, then "Bloom" by Helen Hardt is an absolute must-read. With its engaging plot and enthralling characters, this novel keeps you hooked from start to finish.” - The Llama Library
“A marvelously steamy novel with a fair mix of mystery and allure between two strangers in a bar.” - Reading in the Twilight
“Absolutely amazing! Even better than the first book. As a fan of the Phantom of the Opera, I couldn't imagine incorporating the them into such a contemporary book! MUST READ!” - Latina with Libros
“I could not stop reading this book! Of course I finished it in a couple of hours and now I need to read all the books by this author!” - Sidekick Styles
“The novel masterfully weaves a seductive dance between the protagonists, delving into the world of BDSM and the complexities of desire.” - Lost in Bookland
“This book was a win for sure and I'm excited to read book three!” - Courts Book Nook
“I found the characters to be easily loveable and the plot was amazing. I’ve already recommended this series along with some of her other books. It’s also safe to say that from now on I will also be picking up more of her books in the future.” - Books with Haley
“Unexpectedly sweet. I think this is the best way I could ever describe this book.” - The Narnian Reader
“This book had me from the get go and I didn’t want to put it down. I had my theories about who ‘Phantom’ may be but I wanted to know just as bad as Frankie, so that lead to this being a very fast read for me.” - Kelly’s Raunchy Reads
“I always enjoy reading Helen Hardt and I enjoyed reading Bloom. Phantom and Frankie aren't supposed to be more than a casual hookup, but they can't fight their chemistry. Phantom adds so much mystery and allure to the story that I think readers will have a hard time putting this book down!” - Living My Best Book Life
“I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved how the characters had real struggles to move past in order to make their relationship work. This is my first book that I've read from this author and it was well written. I enjoyed the spiciness that the club brought to the characters relationship.” - Country Mama Reads
