Chrissie Harrison
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Women's Fiction, Short/Flash Fiction Collection, Historical Fiction, Humour, Romance, Cosy Mystery, Western
I’m an incurable romantic, and a sucker for great humour. I’ve been writing for many years, and all the stories contain love, humour, or both – I simply can’t keep these elements out of my work. I have a soft spot for stories with strong women and nerdy or hapless guys – and sometimes pathos or bittersweet vibes. I like the connection between my protagonists to be more than physical; a way for them to bond and help solve each other’s problems. I’m also keen to shine a light on mental health issues, especially anxiety and neurodiversity, as these are close to my heart. My novels are dual POV stories, sweet rather than spicy, and often put a twist on genre staples whilst being centred on relatable relationships and situations. I’m inspired by the big and small screen as well as books, and have a soft spot for Richard Curtis’ romcoms, timeless TV comedy like The Good Life and Blackadder, less well-known feelgood films and romances (Always, Forget Paris, Roxanne), and newer, brilliantly observed or scripted shows (Colin From Accounts, Dinosaur). Books which make me laugh include Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, The Rosie Project, Cat Lady, and The Hating Game. Outside of writing, I enjoy photography, great scenery, a nice peaceful train ride, delicious coffee and cake, and catching up with old friends. My debut novel, “Floored”, was published on 4th April 2024. This is the first in a trilogy of interconnected standalones. My second book, “Match Daze”, a sports romcom, arrived on 10th October 2024. This begins another trilogy. 1st May 2025 saw the publication of “Wicket Maiden”, a genre defining rom-com set in the world of women’s cricket. “Appy Ever After”, a fake dating romcom, arrived on 2nd October 2025. Chrissie Harrison is a pen name. My parallel writing career spans three decades. I’ve written over a dozen books in a handful of genres, and had a number of theatrical scripts professionally performed.
Chrissie Harrison's books
Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Two bowlers. One guy. Two friends. One bad game. Two broken relationships. One new season. Can anyone win, or will they all lose? Seams Like Love is a romantic comedy set in the world of women’s professional cricket. Eden Palmer is starting the new cricket season with mixed feelings. It’s been a terrible winter, losing her playing form, her mental health, her boyfriend Matt, and her best friend, fellow player Brooke. On top of it all, she’s carrying an injury and can’t play. In many ways, she’s still healing. This would be a lot easier to deal with if she didn’t have to share the stadium with Matt… Matt knows it’s tough for her—but neither of them want to leave the club. He wishes he could turn back the clock, but perhaps he’s not cut out to date a professional athlete. If only he wasn’t working for her father, the...
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction
Age Groups: 18+
Beth is fed up with dating. Sam doesn’t date. So why are they creating a dating app together…? After a failed marriage and months of strikeout dates, Beth is starting to think she’s not cut out for a forever love. Then she meets Sam. Sam has an uncanny knack for matchmaking his friends into long-term relationships. Now they’ve challenged him to turn his skill into code - a dating app with a difference. It all seems ridiculous… until he’s introduced to Beth. Beth’s job in venture capital, and her dating experience, are ideal. Plus, she desperately needs a fruitful client project, or her job is on the line. Sam clearly has the matchmaking skill and the coding knowledge to make this app a success. Not only that, maybe he’ll find her a Mr Right? When they start double dating for project research, Beth falls hard. There’s just one problem: Sam,...
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 16-18, 18+
WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking romantic comedy set in the world of women’s cricket. It’s the start of a new season for professional women’s cricket team The Scorpions. Acclaimed batter Ellie, 32, is returning to the game after a long injury, determined to regain her form and her place in the England squad. This is her last chance, and she won’t let anything stand in her way. Cricket fan Adam, 34, an artist and photographer, has followed Ellie and the team through highs and lows. He’s drawn to her talent, athleticism and public persona - but is content to be a face in the crowd, cheering her on. He’d never date a famous person, anyway. When events on and off the pitch bring Ellie and Adam together, friendship blossoms, and their careers initially soar. Yet, with romance in the air, Ellie loses focus, jeopardising her dream. What’s more important to...
Genres: Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
He needs to score. She needs to pull off a great save. Or it’s game over. Cattingley Town FC (“The Cats”) are a minor league football club in peril. Their results often hinge on the pitch-side antics of their mascot, Snowy. If Tom, the sweet but laid-back guy behind the costume, is happy, the team wins. This season, his love life is dour, and The Cats are heading for relegation. Added to that, the football ground is being eyed up for demolition. When fate brings feisty physiotherapist Laura to the club, Tom is instantly smitten. However, not only is she already dating the striker from rival club Myston Rovers (“The Mice”), she’s out of his league. But if he can win her over, Snowy will regain his mojo, and maybe The Cats will be safe. Quickly, Laura wonders whether this team of no-hopers are worth her trouble. She only took...
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
FLOORED is a charming, funny and sweet romantic comedy guaranteed to give you a lift. Hannah and Drew work in the same office. Hannah and Drew use the same elevator. Hannah and Drew certainly aren’t looking for love. They haven’t even met. Yet something is happening… Amiable TV production accountant Drew turned his back on dating after the death of his fiancée, an incident which cemented his longstanding elevatophobia. When Drew moves home and workplace, hoping for a fresh start, he hears a voice in the office lift telling him to “be careful”. Is it his fevered imagination, the ghost of his fiancée, or someone playing a cruel prank? Quickly, he becomes desperate, foolish… and unexpectedly smitten. Cute, sparky but shy Hannah wouldn’t mind finding romance, but keeps choosing the wrong boyfriends. Her innate social anxiety, deepened by bad experiences with a preying boss, is a huge barrier to dating...