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A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne
"You asked for this, Rain. Let's go capture a pirate."While searching for stolen dragon eggs, newly engaged couple Kianthe and Reyna find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a swashbuckling love story.On one side is Serina, a failed farmer turned river pirate. Her booty? Wheat, grains, and the occasional jar of imported tea leaves... -
![A Long Time Dead by Samara Breger]()
A Long Time Dead by Samara Breger
Samara Breger's A Long Time Dead is a lush, Victorian romance, drenched in blood and drama, about the lengths two women will go to secure a love that cannot die.Somewhere foggy, 1837 . . -
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![Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler]()
Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler
Dark Lord Davi rules the kingdom, but she must now break the time loop that binds her in this hilariously bloody conclusion to the Dark Lord Davi duology. After countless failures (let’s not dwell on it), Davi has finally saved the kingdom from evil–by becoming the Dark Lord herself. But now, the hordes of wilders are at her command, and they still want blood. Human blood... -
![Cinder House by Freya Marske]()
Cinder House by Freya Marske
Sparks fly and lovers dance in this gorgeous, yearning Cinderella retelling from bestselling author Freya Marske―a queer Gothic romance perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and T. Kingfisher.Ella is a haunting.Murdered at sixteen, her ghost is furiously trapped in her father's house, invisible to everyone except her stepmother and stepsisters... -
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![Lady Liesl's Seaside Surprise by Tansy Rayner Roberts]()
Lady Liesl's Seaside Surprise by Tansy Rayner Roberts
Spied beside the seaside: stepdaughter seeks scandal!Lady Liesl, fourth daughter of the Earl of Sandwich, always thought her fate was to marry well, and live a perfect life like her older sisters.Now she's had a taste of rebellion, and she likes it.. -
![A Pirate's Heart by Catherine Friend]()
A Pirate's Heart by Catherine Friend
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFour women, a long-lost treasure, and more than one “thief of hearts” share a destiny beyond time. To foil a map thief, librarian Emma Boyd searches for a pirate's long-lost treasure map. She’s aided in her search by investigator Randi Marx, who proves to be as frustrating as she is beautiful... -
![Little Thieves by Margaret Owen]()
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen
Once upon a time, there was a horrible girl...Vanja Schmidt knows that no gift is freely given, not even a mother's love--and she's on the hook for one hell of a debt. Vanja, the adopted goddaughter of Death and Fortune, was Princess Gisele's dutiful servant up until a year ago...Categorized as:
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![Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff]()
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
From holy cup comes holy light;The faithful hands sets world aright.And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,Mere man shall end this endless night.It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness... -
![The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz]()
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
A funny, heartfelt YA romance about finding love—and lots of grilled cheese sandwiches—in the place you least expect it, from rising talent Deya Muniz. Lady Camembert wants to live life on her own terms, without marriage. Well, without marrying a man, that is. But the law of the land is that women cannot inherit...Categorized as:
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![The Liar’s Knot by M.A. Carrick]()
The Liar’s Knot by M.A. Carrick
Trust is the thread that binds us . . . and the rope that hangs us. In Nadezra, peace is as tenuous as a single thread. The ruthless House Indestor has been destroyed, but darkness still weaves through the city’s filthy back alleys and jewel-bright gardens, seen by those who know where to look.Derossi Vargo has always known... -
![Longshadow by Olivia Atwater]()
Longshadow by Olivia Atwater
Proper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians—but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper.Abigail Wilder’s father may be the Lord Sorcier of England, but that does not mean that society is willing to accept her as a magician... -
![The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee]()
The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee
In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, Felicity Montague must use all her womanly wits and wiles to achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor—even if she has to scheme her way across Europe to do it. A must-have for fans of Mackenzi Lee’s extraordinary and Stonewall Honor-winning novel... -
![I'm in Love with the Villainess: She's so Cheeky for a Commoner Vol. 2 by Inori]()
I'm in Love with the Villainess: She's so Cheeky for a Commoner Vol. 2 by Inori
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA retelling of the hit yuri series I'm in Love with the Villainess that inspired an upcoming anime (original light novels and manga adaptation also from Seven Seas)--from the villainess' point of view!Claire François has it beauty, brains, and the blood of nobility... -
![When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb]()
When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA queer immigrant fairytale about individual purpose, the fluid nature of identity, and the power of love to change and endure. Uriel the angel and Little Ash (short for Ashmedai) are the only two supernatural creatures in their shtetl (which is so tiny, it doesn't have a name other than Shtetl)... -
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![Holy Terrors by Margaret Owen]()
Holy Terrors by Margaret Owen
It's been nearly two years since Vanja brought down the cult she started, and she’s still paying the price. As the Pfennigeist, she bucks the law in order to help the desperate and haunt the corrupt all across the empire—and no matter what, she works alone.But an impossible killer is tearing through royalty, and leaving Vanja’s signature red penny on every victim... -
![Fan Service: Supernatural Society Omnibus by Gail Carriger]()
Fan Service: Supernatural Society Omnibus by Gail Carriger
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis collector’s special Fan Service omnibus contains stories specifically tailored to honor Gail Carriger’s most devoted fans. The print run was 500 limited (numbered) editions, and 30 (lettered) leather-boxed tray case editions.It includes previously published Supernatural Society Novellas: Romancing the Inventor, Romancing the Werewolf... -
![One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston]()
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
From the New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue comes a new romantic comedy that will stop readers in their tracks...Cynical twenty-three-year old August doesn’t believe in much. She doesn’t believe in psychics, or easily forged friendships, or finding the kind of love they make movies about... -
![Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott]()
Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott
From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl comes a fresh and inventive sapphic romantic comedy that’s “a gem of a book” (Booklist, starred review) “perfect for fans of Outlander and Bridgerton” (Kirkus Reviews).What if you found a once-in-a-lifetime love…just not in your lifetime? Audrey Cameron has lost her spark... -
![The Librarian's Gargoyle by Evelyn Shine]()
The Librarian's Gargoyle by Evelyn Shine
Magic is real, and Viola is going to prove it!Viola is a Parisian librarian by day and parkourist by night. The last thing she wants is an arranged marriage (ick) with a man (double ick.) If Viola can fund the library and keep it open, she might keep her job and freedom, might being the key word. To make matters worse, strange magical shades keep attacking her, threatening her physical safety... -
![Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher]()
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale in this queer medieval rom com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history.It’s been hundreds of years since King Arthur’s reign. His descendant, Arthur, a future Lord and general gadabout, has been betrothed to Gwendoline, the quick-witted, short-tempered princess of England, since birth... -
![Competence by Gail Carriger]()
Competence by Gail Carriger
From New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger comes the delightful sequel to Imprudence. Accidentally abandoned! All alone in Singapore, proper Miss Primrose Tunstell must steal helium to save her airship, the Spotted Custard , in a scheme involving a lovesick werecat and a fake fish tail... -
![Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher]()
Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher
Beloved author Lex Croucher's second queer historical YA romance, with all the swoons, laughs, and heart-pounding moments you'd expect from a story about the granddaughter of Robin Hood and the girl she's accidentally kidnapped.‘You aren’t merry,’ said Clem to her captor. ‘And you aren’t all men. So there’s been some marketing confusion somewhere along the line... -
![Hollow by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White]()
Hollow by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White
Sleepy Hollow and queer romance meet in this coming-of-age tale from the co-creator of Lumberjanes!Isabel "Izzy" Crane and her family have just relocated to Sleepy Hollow, the town made famous by--and obsessed with--Washington Irving's legend of the Headless Horseman... -
![Camp Spirit by Axelle Lenoir, Michel Falardeau]()
Camp Spirit by Axelle Lenoir, Michel Falardeau
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSummer camp is supposed to be about finding nirvana in a rock garden... But Elodie prefers Nirvana and Soundgarden. Can she confront rambunctious kids, confusing feelings, and supernatural horrors all at once?Summer 1994: with just two months left before college, Elodie is forced by her mother to take a job as a camp counselor... -
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![Mummy? Sorry. Mummy? Sorry. by Latrexa Nova]()
Mummy? Sorry. Mummy? Sorry. by Latrexa Nova
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI never thought my mouth could bring an immortal to their knees, but this Halloween night I've got it under wraps.After accidentally defiling an ancient mummy, my fate hangs in the balance. The god of death, Anubis, arrives to unleash his punishment on me for my error.But I'm a glutton for punishment, and his strong and strict hand makes me wild with need... -
![Lady’s Knight by Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner]()
Lady’s Knight by Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn undeniably fierce, unforgettably funny, unapologetically queer feminist romp through the England of medieval legend. Bestselling and acclaimed authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner bring readers along on an epic quest for valor, freedom, and, above all, love... -
![The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl by Emily Riesbeck, Nora J. Barna]()
The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl by Emily Riesbeck, Nora J. Barna
Rated: 3.82 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOur Flag Means Death gets a magical, sapphic twist in this swashbuckling young adult graphic novel adventure full of high-stakes adventure, fantastical creatures, and a swoony enemies-to-lovers romance perfect for fans of In Deeper Waters and The Prince and the Dressmaker.“I want to be beautiful. I want to be interesting. I want to be enough... -
![The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl by Emily Riesbeck, Emily Riesbeck]()
The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl by Emily Riesbeck, Emily Riesbeck
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOur Flag Means Death gets a magical, sapphic twist in this swashbuckling young adult graphic novel adventure full of high-stakes adventure, fantastical creatures, and a swoony enemies-to-lovers romance perfect for fans of In Deeper Waters and The Prince and the Dressmaker .“I want to be beautiful. I want to be interesting. I want to be enough... -
![When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill]()
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 56 ratingsIn the first adult novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Ogress and The Orphans, Alex Green is a young girl in a world much like ours, except for its most seminal event: the Mass Dragoning of 1955, when hundreds of thousands of ordinary wives and mothers sprouted wings, scales, and talons; left a trail of fiery destruction in their path; and took to the skies... -
![Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth, Sara Lautman]()
Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth, Sara Lautman
Our story begins in 1902, at The Brookhants School for Girls. Flo and Clara, two impressionable students, are obsessed with each other and with a daring young writer named Mary MacLane, the author of a scandalous bestselling memoir. To show their devotion to Mary, the girls establish their own private club and call it The Plain Bad Heroine Society...
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