Her Lisbon Colors
A novel by Cynthia Morris
Launch date: June 9, 2025
Her Lisbon Colors will be available on June 9, 2025. Pre-orders available now!
What happens when you've made all the right moves but ended up in the wrong place?
At forty-one, Darla Clarke seems to have it all—almost. Her career as a high-powered project manager in Boulder looks perfect on paper, but something vital is missing. When a close friend's sudden death shatters her carefully controlled world, Darla wonders — has she been playing it too safe?
Armed with an unexpected inheritance and a ticket to Europe, she leaves behind her world of spreadsheets for a chance at reinvention. When she lands in sun-drenched Lisbon, all her meticulous planning unravels.
She meets André, a fearless young rock climber who shows her that life's most breathtaking moments come after taking the scariest risks. Their white-hot romance ignites against the backdrop of Portugal's cobblestone streets, awakening parts of Darla she thought were long buried.
She rediscovers her passion for creativity, abandoned years ago for practicality. But her next stop is Paris, and she's learning that the hardest part of living boldly isn't taking the leap—it's deciding whether to keep soaring or return to solid ground.
Perfect for readers of Emily Henry and Rebecca Serle, Her Lisbon Colors is a sensual, life-affirming novel about the courage to begin again. This unforgettable story reminds us that it's never too late to live the life you've always dreamed of.
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Her Lisbon Colors
by Cynthia Morris
Pre-Order (Limited Edition)
- Signed paperback
- Special branded journal
- Inspirational sticker
- Watercolor illustration notecard
- A surprise treat inside the book
- Early access to the online Readers' Room for discussion and more from the author.
E-book
Always on the go? Don't worry! You can pre-order the ebook today and dive into the story anytime, anywhere. Whether you're commuting, traveling, or just relaxing at home, the ebook version lets you enjoy your favorite read with ease.
Book Group Bundle
Read with your book group! With the book group bundle, you'll get ten signed paperback copies with a discussion guide and suggestions for Portuguese treats to serve.
Your books will be sent to one address at no shipping cost to you.
Cynthia Morris is the author of two novels and many non-fiction books about writing, creativity and creative travel. As a coach and experience designer, she leads creativity and writing workshops in Europe and the US. Cynthia hosts a free program called Your Artist Knows the Way to help people love their creative life.
Because life is lived in full color and not just about words, Cynthia is a watercolor illustrator. She illustrated the book How to Sell Your Art Online by Cory Huff, has sold many bodies of artwork and has illustrated several card decks.
Cynthia travels to Paris and Lisbon often, and loves her home studio in Denver. She relaxes with yoga, cooking, gardening and reading as many books as she can.
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