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Strangers In Paradise, Pocket Book 3 by Terry Moore
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSiP Pocket Book 3 continues the Strangers In Paradise story with a brief glimpse at middle age for Katchoo and Francine. And with Katchoo's past buried with Darcy, things should be looking up for our trio, but will David soon follow in Darcy's footsteps? Don't miss the dramatic results of years of pushing back at the Parker organization! -
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Strangers In Paradise, Pocket Book 2 by Terry Moore
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe second Strangers In Paradise pocket book finds Katchoo following David to California where she comes face to face with Darcy Parker. When Darcy makes Katchoo an offer she can't refuse, Katchoo transforms from prey to predator and begins to spin a web of her own... -
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![Word of Honor by Radclyffe]()
Word of Honor by Radclyffe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAll Cameron Roberts and Blair Powell want is a small, intimate wedding, but the paparazzi and a domestic terrorist have other plans. First Daughter Blair Powell and her lover Cameron Roberts, newly appointed deputy director of the Homeland Security Office, escape to a ski chalet in the Rockies after a harrowing attack by members of a domestic terrorism organization... -
![The Apple Diary by Gerri Hill]()
The Apple Diary by Gerri Hill
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFollowing the death of her grandmother, reluctant heiress Madilyn Marak agrees to stay with her grandfather at the estate for the summer. While there, she finds a diary—The Apple Diary—written by her great-grandmother Isabel, telling the story of a long ago love affair with a woman named Lorah... -
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![Pearly Gates by Bonnie Solomon]()
Pearly Gates by Bonnie Solomon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFinalist – 2025 Readers' Favorite Awards. Finalist – 2025 American Fiction Awards. Meet Pearly Gates, the sassiest spirit guide in the afterlife—and maybe the least qualified. After dying and getting dumped by her supposedly eternal soulmate for being “emotionally unevolved,” Pearly—a former drag queen with a flair for drama—lands the worst gig in the beyond: cosmic sanitation... -
![The Traitor And the Chalice by Jane Fletcher]()
The Traitor And the Chalice by Jane Fletcher
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTevi and Jemeryl, soldier and sorceress, must risk all in the race to uncover a traitor and retrieve the chalice that, in the wrong hands, could bestow dangerous powers. A dark presence is threatening to uncover long hidden secrets, and the future of the whole Protectorate is at stake... -
![The High Priest and the Idol by Jane Fletcher]()
The High Priest and the Idol by Jane Fletcher
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJemeryl and Tevi's relationship is put to the test when the Guardian sends Jemeryl on a mission that lands her not only in harm's way, but also back into the sites of a previous lover. The Protectorate of Lyremouth promises liberty for all its citizens, but this does not mean that everyone is equal... -
![Sappho's Fables, Volume 1: Three Lesbian Fairy Tale Novellas (Sappho's Fables: Lesbian Fairy Tales) by Elora Bishop, Jennifer Diemer]()
Sappho's Fables, Volume 1: Three Lesbian Fairy Tale Novellas (Sappho's Fables: Lesbian Fairy Tales) by Elora Bishop, Jennifer Diemer
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe Sappho's Fables series takes well-known, beloved fairy tales and retells them from a lesbian perspective. Volume One contains the first three novellas in the series: SEVEN (Snow White), BRAIDED (Rapunzel) and CRUMBS (Hansel and Gretel), compiled together in an enchanting omnibus edition. * SEVEN: A Lesbian Snow White... -
![Cupid is a Cat by Lise Gold]()
Cupid is a Cat by Lise Gold
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAmerican born project manager Nora Bloom enjoys her life in London, but love hasn’t been easy. To stop herself from thinking about her ex for a night, she signs up for a speed-dating event. Not looking for anything other than distraction, she’s surprised when she meets an Israeli woman who leaves a lasting impression on her... -
![Kingmakers: Graduation by Sophie Lark]()
Kingmakers: Graduation by Sophie Lark
Wild Hearts, Ruthless Games. In the adrenaline-fueled world of Kingmakers, Sabrina Gallo stands as a force of nature. Untamed and fiercely independent, she’s more storm than woman, captivating and terrifying all who cross her path. Bratva bad boy Adrik Petrov has finally met his match. Sabrina won’t be easily claimed—but for Adrik, the thrill of the chase is as intoxicating as the prize... -
![Watermark by Karin Kallmaker]()
Watermark by Karin Kallmaker
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTeresa Mandrell's first encounter with advertising executive Rayann Germaine begins badly and goes downhill from there. Within minutes of their meeting, Rayann dubs Teresa a "bumbling amateur. " The event changes the course of Teresa's life -- she abandons the corporate world for what she hopes is a more satisfying career in Fine Arts Management... -
![Promises, Promises by L.-J. Baker]()
Promises, Promises by L.-J. Baker
Promises, Promises: A Romp with Plenty of Dykes, a Unicorn, an Ogre, an Oracle, a Quest, a Princess, and True Love with a Happily Ever After. Sandy Blunt, witch, has big dreams but C-average magic skills. Her only noteworthy talent is for paying extravagant compliments to women. Trouble is, when she uses that gift, she unwittingly foretells the future for a pretty princess... -
![The Rental Heart and Other Fairytales by Kirsty Logan]()
The Rental Heart and Other Fairytales by Kirsty Logan
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTwenty tales of lust and loss. These stories feature clockwork hearts, lascivious queens, paper men, island circuses, and a flooded world. • On the island of Skye, an antlered girl and a tiger-tailed boy resolve never to be friends – but can they resist their unique connection? • In an alternative 19th-century Paris, a love triangle emerges between a man, a woman, and a coin-operated boy... -
![How to Wrestle a Girl: Stories by Venita Blackburn]()
How to Wrestle a Girl: Stories by Venita Blackburn
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsVenita Blackburn's characters bully and suffer, spit and tease, mope and blame. They're hyperaware of their bodies and fiercely observant, fending off the failures and advances of adults with indifferent ease. In "Biology Class," they torment a teacher to the point of near insanity, while in "Bear Bear Harvest(TM)," they prepare to sell their excess fat and skin for food processing... -
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![Learning Curve by Rachel Spangler]()
Learning Curve by Rachel Spangler
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGenre: Lesbian romance. Ashton Clarke, a local Casanova with a long history of falling into bed with a different woman every night, is perfectly content with her free and easy existence until she gives in to her best friend’s request to spend an evening helping out at the local gay and lesbian youth center... -
![We Are the Match by Mary E. Roach]()
We Are the Match by Mary E. Roach
In this glittering, sapphic reimagining of Helen of Troy set in modern day mobster Greece, Helen is the daughter of a powerful crime lord on Paris is the woman hellbent on destroying her—if they don’t fall for each other first... -
![sWitch by Kat Blackthorne]()
sWitch by Kat Blackthorne
PLAYER ONE: REMY. objective:. steal brother’s girlfriend. work the tattoo shop. pierce. skateboard. play drums. be the hotter twin. PLAYER TWO: FAUNA. objective:. snacks. dress in all pink. excel in favorite RPG game. play with kittens. beat V for Valin. sWitch is a masc loves femme, contemporary dark sapphic romantic comedy. Start game? -
![It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer]()
It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPerfect for fans of Alison Cochrun and Ashley Herring Blake, this sapphic retelling of It’s a Wonderful Life will make the yuletide gay. After years of putting aside her dreams of travel and adventure, Bailey George is ready to leave Lanford Falls and her responsibilities behind on a long-awaited vacation to New York City... -
![Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson]()
Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson
A sweet sapphic romance takes a deadly dark turn in this sharp-as-a-knife novella from the New York Times bestselling author. Rosemary meets Ash at the farmers’ market. Ash—precise, pretty, and practically perfect—sells bars of soap in delicate pastel colors, sprinkle-spackled cupcakes stacked on scalloped stands, beeswax candles, jelly jars of honey, and glossy green plants... -
![Not Exactly What I Had in Mind by Kate Brook]()
Not Exactly What I Had in Mind by Kate Brook
Rated: 3.34 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsAn irresistible, funny, sharply observed debut novel in which two roommates, and two sisters, will learn that sometimes family--and love--find you in the most unexpected places. Hazel and Alfie have just moved in together as roommates. They've also just slept together, which was either a catastrophic mistake or the best decision of their lives--they aren't quite sure yet... -
![The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey]()
The Animals at Lockwood Manor by Jane Healey
Rated: 3.34 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA debut novel for fans of Sarah Perry and Kate Morton: when a young woman is tasked with safeguarding a natural history collection as it is spirited out of London during World War II, she discovers her new manor home is a place of secrets and terror instead of protection... -
![Kiss of Seduction by Rawnie Sabor]()
Kiss of Seduction by Rawnie Sabor
A succubus's kiss is deadly. .. to everyone but her. Evie is a slave. Held captive by the vampiric Court of Night, she has experienced nothing but pain and terror for over a year. Treasured for her rare and delectable blood, Evie knows she will never see the outside of the dark estate that is her prison. She is fated to be forever ravaged and ruined by cruel monsters...Categorized as:
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![A Little Sin by Rawnie Sabor]()
A Little Sin by Rawnie Sabor
It can take time to feel proud of who you are. Violet Kane is perfect. At least, that’s what people are supposed to think. She has the perfect career, the perfect presentation, and, until recently, she was engaged to the perfect man. To everyone around her, she's perfectly happy. But pretending to be happy is difficult when you're breaking apart at the seams... -
![Charon Docks at Daylight by Zoe Reed]()
Charon Docks at Daylight by Zoe Reed
It's six years after an infection turned a majority of the population into ferocious, zombie-like creatures that hunt during the day, forcing the living into a nocturnal state of existence. Survival is a continuous struggle when it's hide or fight, and the creatures aren't the only threat in a wasted America. Sometimes fighting is the only answer.Categorized as:
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![Kiss of Love by Rawnie Sabor]()
Kiss of Love by Rawnie Sabor
Healing is never linear. After months of terror and torment, everything finally seems to have fallen into place for Evie. The Court of Chains is expanding, her relationship is flourishing, and she has settled into her new life in Chicago. Yet, part of her longs for how things used to be. Pieces are still missing, some of which might be gone forever. Painful memories haunt her days... -
![For Love and Blood and Fury by J.J. Arias]()
For Love and Blood and Fury by J.J. Arias
A ruthless vampire. A powerful witch. A healer with a hidden legacy. A searing paranormal romance that proves three hearts can beat as one. Elena, the head of Miami’s vampire cartel, never expected her ex-girlfriend Zuri—a powerful witch—to storm back into her life demanding help with a rival coven...Categorized as:
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![Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1 by Tee Franklin, Max Sarin]()
Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1 by Tee Franklin, Max Sarin
Harley and Ivy on the road trip of the century! Following the wedding disaster of the decade, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy end up on the run from Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD! But as fun as all that sounds, Ivy still worries over leaving Kite Man at the altar…Luckily, Harley’s got the perfect scheme to shake her out of her wedding-day blues! -
![Door of Bruises by Sierra Simone]()
Door of Bruises by Sierra Simone
𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬. We are all, for better or worse, doomed to love each other until death do us part. My heart belongs to Proserpina and St. Sebastian—even if he no longer wants it. Even if she has left it behind to follow him. Delphine’s fled back home, and Becket’s holy calling is in peril... -
![Loathing You by Amina Khan]()
Loathing You by Amina Khan
Hate. Detest. Despise. These words were the only way that Adaline and Juliette could possibly describe their relationship, or lack thereof. Adaline would argue that this is because a certain she-devil has been making her life hell for the last five years...Categorized as:
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![Serpentine Valentine by Giana Darling]()
Serpentine Valentine by Giana Darling
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Giana Darling comes a sapphic dark academia Medusa retelling about a woman who was wronged by her idols and refused to pay the price without getting revenge. .. I was born a woman. Raised by women. In love with women. Until I enrolled at Acheron University, I'd never known much of men. I certainly didn't know enough to fear them...
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