Available at Amazon I adore a small town romance. It's relatable to me. Especially the escaping of small town life and later seeing that such a life isn't that bad at all š„°. Abigail (Abby) Henry returns to her hometown Grand Marais, Minnesota. She returns there for the funeral of her sister's husband. She stays … Continue reading Bittersweet Homecoming – Eliza Lentzski
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Our heroine, or both heroines, has been strictly heterosexual, but finds herself falling for a person of the same gender.
The Next Life – Lise Gold & Madeleine Taylor
Available at Amazon Lise Gold and her alter ego Madeleine Taylor wrote a hot romance with The Next Life. That's how I remember it anyway. It was a particular scene that stuck with me š. But also Reina's story which was strong and emotional to me. In The Next Life Reina is just divorced. Her … Continue reading The Next Life – Lise Gold & Madeleine Taylor
Wild Things – Karin Kallmaker
Available at Bella Books I recently reread this beautiful novel by Karin Kallmaker. It's because I remembered a particular scene that stuck with me years after I read it. Reading it again was as powerful as I remembered. And now I understood Faith better. Still don't understand the title though š¤. Or maybe the title … Continue reading Wild Things – Karin Kallmaker
One Simple Refrain – Nancy Ann Healy
Available at Amazon Wow, reading One Simple Refrain was like watching Brothers & Sisters. With Leona obviously being the character played by Sally Field. Sorry, this is slightly off topic. But it is true though, this book reads like a movie or TV show. Most of the book consists of dialogue. And since I am … Continue reading One Simple Refrain – Nancy Ann Healy
Of Greater Marvels Yet to Be – seabiscuit
Read it on Archive of Our Own I promised myself I wouldn't do it. There are so many fantastic stories yet to read, so many ships to adore. If I would expand my fanfic horizon then Caitvi was next in line. And then I would venture into Korrasami land. It seems that I am easily … Continue reading Of Greater Marvels Yet to Be – seabiscuit
From Fan to Forever – Tiana Warner
Available at Ylva Publishing Have you ever had a celebrity crush? If so, did you ever think what would happen if you met that person in real life? Perhaps there could be a mutual attraction. Probably not though, I mean... But From Fan to Forever is a romance novel, and anything is possible. Cate Whitney … Continue reading From Fan to Forever – Tiana Warner
About That Kiss – Harper Bliss
Available at Harper Bliss or Amazon This book by Harper Bliss was actually a (lesfic) dream coming true for me. It's a guilty pleasure of mine to sometimes fantasize that the female leads in a movie or tv-show actually, you know, hit it off š. Does that make me weird? I don't know. Probably not … Continue reading About That Kiss – Harper Bliss
The Fifth Wall – Black_Tea_and_Bones
Read it on Archive of Our Own, art by MissLane I discovered this gem of a story through a question I asked on Reddit. There are so many fanfic stories out there and I've read so many, but I was wondering if I might have overlooked something. I asked what was the most romantic Supercorp fic people … Continue reading The Fifth Wall – Black_Tea_and_Bones
Missed Connection – Stephanie Shea
Available at Stephanie Shea I started reading this book right afterĀ Chef's KissĀ and again, this was a wonderful story byĀ Stephanie Shea.Ā Perhaps a little less layered thanĀ Chef's KissĀ but still a title I would call a favorite. Missed ConnectionĀ tells the story of Ky Logan and Avery Dimaano, an acquaintance fromĀ ChefĀ 's Kiss. They meet at Sydney airport and travel … Continue reading Missed Connection – Stephanie Shea
An Infatuation – Jennifer Lyndon
Available at Amazon Frankly, I read this one a while ago. But I remember very well that this book was also a bit ' An Infatuation ' for me š„°. I will also read it again as soon as possible. At her husband's work party, Lise Cabot sees a woman who makes a huge impression on her. Lise feels … Continue reading An Infatuation – Jennifer Lyndon
Bizarre Love Triangle – powergrapes
Read it on Archive of Our Own, art by Papurrcat After reading Love Like on a Silver Screen , I remembered that I had read a fic of powergrapes before that I also liked so much. Sometimes I just forget what I've read šµāš«. That's also really bizarre. I now use my own blog as a reference of what … Continue reading Bizarre Love Triangle – powergrapes
Artist’s Dream – Gerri Hill
Available at Bella Books or Gerri Hill Homosexuality and religion don't really go hand in hand š. This usually is a subject that is best to avoid in a lesbian novel. But Gerri Hill is not so quick to answer to what is appropriate or not. She just writes a novel in which the subject takes on … Continue reading Artist’s Dream – Gerri Hill
Love Like on a Silver Screen – powergrapes
Read it on Archive of Our Own, art by MissLane Ok, have you ever liked a book so much that your eyes couldn't absorb all the words fast enough? I've been through that several times, although that was a while ago. With this fic of powergrapes I experienced this once again š. Jesus, this one is so … Continue reading Love Like on a Silver Screen – powergrapes
The X Ingredient – Telanu
Read it on Archive of Our Own I've actually never gotten any further in the TDWP fandom than the stories of Telanu (pen name of Roslyn Sinclair).Ā Actually, because I think, it can't get any better than this š. This is really such a bizarre story actually.Ā It turns out that when Miranda's new assistants prove to … Continue reading The X Ingredient – Telanu
Madeleine Taylor – Online
Available at Amazon Madeleine Taylor is the pen name ofĀ Lise Gold.Ā I have also read some of her books under her own name, that I also enjoyed.Ā But this erotic novel stood out.Ā Because it's erotic, yes, but also because of the story.Ā Sex with plot, what more could you want š. InĀ Online, Valerie accidentally comes into contact with … Continue reading Madeleine Taylor – Online
Everything Looks Better (in hindsight) – insanetwin
Read it on Archive of Our Own, art by MissLane Lately I've been reading almost all Supercorp fanfic. But I knew I still had some SwanQueen fics I was curious about. I read this one first on the list andā¦wow! What a beautiful story š„°. Makes me want to read more SwanQueen stories again. In this fic, Emma and Regina … Continue reading Everything Looks Better (in hindsight) – insanetwin
A Family Affair – Harper Bliss
Available at Harper Bliss Harper called her new novel a "slightly scandalous" book.Ā What one finds scandalous, is fairly tame for another.Ā But I did read some of Harper's books which I would like to place in a higher category, such asĀ In The Distance There is Light. A Family AffairĀ is in a somewhat lower category, but still … Continue reading A Family Affair – Harper Bliss
Denial – Jackie Kennedy
Available at Bella Books I previously readĀ Denial as an 'Ā Original fictionĀ ' story.Ā These stories were posted on fanfiction sites.Ā Authors such as Melissa Good and Radclyffe also made their previous stories available there.Ā These stories were later often published as books and I still read them, sometimes about 20 years laterš. So this one too.Ā As heartbreaking as it … Continue reading Denial – Jackie Kennedy
Summer’s End – Harper Bliss
Available at Harper Bliss If you're not warm enough, you must read this novella by Harper Bliss š„µš„! Emily is passing through Thailand and sees an advertisement for The Red Lodge ā Beachside B&B. The price is too good to be true, but who knows, it's just a really great offer. Marianne is the owner of … Continue reading Summer’s End – Harper Bliss
Blue Is The Warmest Color – Julie Maroh
Available at Kobo Everyone probably knows the movieĀ La Vie D'AdĆØle, or Blue is the Warmest Color.Ā There was a lot of fuss about this.Ā I thought it was a beautiful film.Ā For me it was like watching a part of my childhood pass by.Ā Anyway.Ā The film is based on this graphic novel by Julie Maroh.Ā And of course, I had … Continue reading Blue Is The Warmest Color – Julie Maroh