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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
High Fantasy with a double-shot of self-reinventionWorn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian cashes out of the warrior’s life with one final score. A forgotten legend, a fabled artifact, and an unreasonable amount of hope lead her to the streets of Thune, where she plans to open the first coffee shop the city has ever seen...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... -
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![Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree]()
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek. In Bookshops & Bonedust, a prequel to Legends & Lattes, New York Times bestselling author Travis Baldree takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books...Categorized as:
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![A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne]()
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... -
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![Tea You at the Altar by Rebecca Thorne]()
Tea You at the Altar by Rebecca Thorne
The Princess Bride meets Bookshops and Bonedust in the third book of the Tomes & Tea series, where our favorite lesbian pirates must navigate the ultimate maelstrom—their own wedding!Kianthe and Reyna are ready to finally walk down the aisle—in just seven days, their wedding of a wifetime will be a reality. There's loads to do—but like all best laid plans, everything seems to be going awry... -
![The Last of the Loudens by Robin Alexander]()
The Last of the Loudens by Robin Alexander
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTaryn Louden has inherited her father’s family home and more money than she ever thought she’d see in a lifetime. There are just a few problems with it all. The house is expensive to maintain, local kids entertain themselves by pulling pranks on her, and there might be a few departed Loudens still hanging around... -
![Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne]()
Alchemy and a Cup of Tea by Rebecca Thorne
USA Today, Sunday Times, and Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne brings the Tomes & Tea series to a delightful, cozy close for our beloved lesbian book- and tea- sellers.Reyna and Kianthe have no trouble commanding the Realm, running a bookshop, or rescuing baby dragons...but can they save their town from the swarming influx of.. -
![Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne]()
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
"You like tea. I like books. Care to open a shop and forget the world exists?"All Reyna and Kianthe want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Worn wooden floors, plants on every table, firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. Thing is, Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards, and Kianthe is the most powerful mage in existence... -
![Storm by Eva Delaney]()
Storm by Eva Delaney
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the creator of Sapphire and Juniper comes a brand new romance that you'll be embarrassed to read in public.You thought flying dildos were mad? Wait until you meet the men who throw their dicks around... literally! They'll give you new inspiration for your next naughty purchase.Meet Riley Storm, a raptor shifter biker chick and the local Bob-guard... -
![Elemental Attraction by K. Aten]()
Elemental Attraction by K. Aten
Two people find themselves in a quandary: Aderri, a powerful dragon shifter with some light defensive magic, and Ellys, a half-elven swordswoman for hire, one of the best across the six nations. When Aderri gets news that she must come home for the naming ceremony of a new hatchling, she's forced to hire Ellys and her telepathic steed, Roccotári, to see her safely there... -
![Curses & Cold Brew by Ali K. Mulford, K. Elle Morrison]()
Curses & Cold Brew by Ali K. Mulford, K. Elle Morrison
A witch makes a deal with an irresistible demon, but when souls start to go missing, all Hell breaks loose . . .Maple Hollow is known for its endless October charm, gossiping ghosts, and pumpkin spice everything. Not the sort of town you’d imagine a designer suit-wearing demon to call home... -
![We Are Destiny by Alisha Williams]()
We Are Destiny by Alisha Williams
I’ve been in love with Ivy Sinclair since as long as I can remember. But she’s only ever seen me as her best friends little brother. When she came out as an Alpha, she took off to Calling Wood to start her new life and found her pack, leaving me behind to pine after her. When I came out as an Omega, my heart broke because the only Alpha I could ever want, was unavailable...Categorized as:
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![Letters to Cupid by Miranda MacLeod]()
Letters to Cupid by Miranda MacLeod
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn American celebrity chef and an Italian chocolate maker cook up a magical recipe for true love. In a tiny village in the hills of Tuscany is a statue of Cupid with the power to grant the deepest desires of the heart to all who ask. The village is home to single mother Valentina, who runs a struggling chocolate shop... -
![Bone Traders by Rachel Ford]()
Bone Traders by Rachel Ford
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA missing giant. A sinister conspiracy. A decision that will change the fate of a jarldom.The bone trade is big business. Black market buyers will offer many silvers for fresh giant bone, to carve into charms or use in dark enchantments.When cloaked men kidnap the giant Njal Frostborn, everyone knows why. He's destined to be murdered and sold in that terrible trade... -
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![Mother of Pearl by A.A. Fairview]()
Mother of Pearl by A.A. Fairview
The summer has never been so sweet. Lydia hadn’t planned to spend the summer poolside. She was supposed to get an internship in the city and spend nights with her girlfriend. Instead she’s single and making minimum wage as a country club lifeguard. Chlorine might dry out her scales, but it’s not all bad.At least she can flirt on company time... -
![Dragon Queens by Kathleen de Plume]()
Dragon Queens by Kathleen de Plume
Dragons fly again...With her betrothal imminent, the beautiful Princess Ava has gone missing. Where has she fled to? Why has she gone? And why is the dragon stirring?Enter our hero. Gwen has been hunting wanted criminals for years, collecting bounties to provide for her mother and brother since the death of their father... -
![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 . .Categorized as:
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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... -
![Demon Princess Magical Chaos: The Tentacle Awakens by J.J. Pavlov]()
Demon Princess Magical Chaos: The Tentacle Awakens by J.J. Pavlov
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDeath and Reincarnation. Kuroe Makoto, the tomboyish ace of her high school track and field club, never spared a thought for these things before. However, when she falls asleep in her Tokyo home after an exhausting marathon and wakes up in a fantasy world, those concepts become her reality... -
![Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist by Ali K. Mulford, K. Elle Morrison]()
Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist by Ali K. Mulford, K. Elle Morrison
Get ready for a bewitching tale of love, laughter, and supernatural shenanigans in the heart of Maple Hollow!The last thing apothecary witch, Jordyn, had on her mind was romance, but when she got witchy-wasted, she cracked open the coffin of her love life and conjured the ghost of her ex-girlfriend... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![Shifters Anonymous by M.J. Marstens]()
Shifters Anonymous by M.J. Marstens
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWho says you can't be smart and loose-legged?The University of Oxford—that's who.Meaning Jezebel Harper has a problem because the gorgeous American really wants to keep her scholarship.What's a sex addict to do?Join Sexaholics Anonymous, obviously—except, Belle doesn't read the fine print.S.A. means something completely different... -
![Drum up the Dawn: Galaxy Girl Book One by Kate Christie]()
Drum up the Dawn: Galaxy Girl Book One by Kate Christie
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsTo most people, Kenzie Shepherd appears to be a slightly nerdy reporter for Emerald City Media, with close friends and a noticeably over-protective big sister. In reality, she’s a super-powered alien refugee who arrived on Earth as a tween and has passed as human ever since... -
![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.. -
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![Improbable Heaven by J.P. Noether]()
Improbable Heaven by J.P. Noether
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMessenger angel Kel didn't want an important assignment any more than her angelic superiors wanted to give it to her. She's already lost the paperwork and taken an unauthorized shortcut when she falls into a trap that succubus scientist Alba has set on the demonic side of the hinterlands.Kel's spotty record can't take that many more black marks... -
![Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes]()
Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsSam Sykes returns with a new fantasy that introduces to an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires. Among humans, none have power like mages. And among mages, none have will like Sal the Cacophony. Once revered, now vagrant, she walks a wasteland scarred by generations of magical warfare... -
![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... -
![The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso]()
The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso
A whip-smart adventure fantasy packed with rival guilds, reality-bending magic, and sapphic pining, The Last Hour Between Worlds is the brilliant launch of a new series from David Gemmell Award-nominated author, Melissa Caruso.Kembral Thorne is spending a few hours away from her newborn, and she's determined to enjoy herself at this party no matter what... -
![A Fellowship of Games & Fables by J. Penner]()
A Fellowship of Games & Fables by J. Penner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom cold rivalry to hot cocoa and warm hearts.Jez, a grumpy Fennex, wants nothing to do with the cold, snow or bustling winter games descending on the charming town of Adenashire. She’d rather curl up for a nap. But a drunken boast lands her smack in the middle of the festivities and, even worse, fake dating her friend, Taenya, a woodland elf... -
![Big Love by Saxon Bennett, Layce Gardner]()
Big Love by Saxon Bennett, Layce Gardner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the bestselling authors who brought you More Than a Kiss and Crazy Little Thing! What do you get when you add up one guardian angel with ADD; one human who’s texting when she should be watching where she’s walking; and one open manhole in the middle of the street? You get a cracked skull with sixteen stitches and a guilt-ridden guardian angel... -
![Tainted Souls by Alisha Williams]()
Tainted Souls by Alisha Williams
Zed is dead. I watched him die in my arms.But I refuse to let this be the end. My father has the power to bring him back. And if he refuses to, I’ll go into the pit of souls and get him out myself.I’m warned that if I do this, that he won’t be the same. That there's no guarantee that what I pull out of the pit will be my Zed.I’m too stricken with grief to care... -
![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... -
![Moose Madness by Mar Delaney]()
Moose Madness by Mar Delaney
If the moose festival doesn't blow up Maggie's life, the hot motorcycle-riding cheerleader just might ...Big, shy, and clumsy, Maggie "Moose" McKenna has been dogged by her hated nickname ever since childhood. Worse, she lives in the small Alaska town of Moose Point, which never lets her forget it... -
![Lucky Cupid by Sarah Blue]()
Lucky Cupid by Sarah Blue
What’s a cupid to do when she’s unlucky at love?Summon lady luck from her mystical waters in Ireland and change her fortune, of course.Juliet is a brand new cupid trying to navigate love for herself and others. The only issue is she sucks at being a cupid. With her newly acquired lucky shamrock on her side, things finally start to turn around for the cupid.Her arrows are hitting their targets... -
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![Tainted Hearts by Alisha Williams]()
Tainted Hearts by Alisha Williams
So everything the pure bloods have been taught all these years was a lie?Does God really know what his right hand men are doing in his name?And how the hell do I tell three of my mates that their fathers are lying, deceiving sorry excuses of Archangels?My life got turned upside down the moment I stepped onto this island and it never seems to stop.I went from two mates to five... -
![It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer]()
It's a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 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... -
![This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher]()
This Will Be Fun by E.B. Asher
The Princess Bride meets People We Meet on Vacation in this cozy quest romantasy about a group of friends who once defended their magical land together but haven’t spoken since, reuniting to attend a royal wedding, and ending up on a new adventure to save the realm—and hopefully themselves.Ten years ago, they saved the realm. It ruined their lives...Categorized as:
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![Romance... or Something Like It by Gerri Hill]()
Romance... or Something Like It by Gerri Hill
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsTwo women are coerced by friends to help them score a date on Valentine's Day. Dana asks Jamie, an accountant to help her make a former girlfriend, Tess jealous. Tess has coerced her lawyer friend Kate to come along in her quest to find a date. Neither Jamie nor Kate are into Valentine's day until they meet... -
![sWitch by Kat Blackthorne]()
sWitch by Kat Blackthorne
PLAYER ONE: REMYobjective:steal brother’s girlfriendwork the tattoo shoppierceskateboardplay drumsbe the hotter twinPLAYER TWO: FAUNAobjective:snacksdress in all pinkexcel in favorite RPG gameplay with kittensbeat V for ValinsWitch is a masc loves femme, contemporary dark sapphic romantic comedy... -
![Kiss the Girls and Make Them Spy: An Original Jane Bond Parody by Mabel Maney]()
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Spy: An Original Jane Bond Parody by Mabel Maney
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes the Best Bond for a Job is a Jane ... Jane Bond."What's the story on Bond?""Your man is a homicidal depressive paranoiac," the doctor reported."I know that. I want to know what's wrong with him!And be straight with me, man. No medical mumbo jumbo.""He's lost his nerve." N. had suspected as much. After a long while spent staring at the jagged skyline of London, N. came to a decision... -
![How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler]()
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler
From bestselling author Django Wexler comes a laugh-out-loud fantasy tale about a young woman who, tired of defending humanity from the Dark Lord, decides maybe the Dark Lord doesn’t have it all wrong after all, perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and KJ Parker.Davi has done this all before. She’s tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord... -
![The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur]()
The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur
“A fantasy-tinged sapphic romance with perfect banter.”—PeopleA down-on-her-luck woman makes a deal with a crafty demon to win back her ex-girlfriend after a proposal gone awry, only to discover the girl of her dreams might be the devil she knows, from nationally bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur.Samantha Cooper is having a day from hell... -
![Bloodline by Jenn Alexander]()
Bloodline by Jenn Alexander
Rated: 3.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsJenn Alexander introduces readers to a different kind of romance—think Buffy the Vampire Slayer in a coffee shop with lesbians, vampires, and a wide selection of coffinated beverages.Still reeling from the unexpected loss of her parents, Edie McLean doesn’t have time to grieve. She’s the 4th-generation owner of the McLean Family Coffee Shop, her family’s legacy... -
![Breasts Are My Favorite Things in the World!, Vol. 1 by Wakame Konbu]()
Breasts Are My Favorite Things in the World!, Vol. 1 by Wakame Konbu
Rated: 3.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsChiaki Ichihara is the princely heartthrob all the girls crush on, but she's got a not-so-charming secret: a serious boob fetish! Chiaki is so obsessed with breasts, she can hardly function without copping a feel. To satiate this need (and keep her classmates from finding out), she has enlisted Hana Harumi, whose perfectly sized and shaped bust may just be everything Chiaki's ever wanted.. -
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![Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall]()
Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
A young noblewoman must join forces with a rumoured witch to conquer an ancient curse in this devilishly funny and heartwarming sapphic Regency romantasy from TikTok titan and bestselling author of Boyfriend Material Alexis Hall.It is the year 1814 and Miss Maelys Mitchelmore finds her entry into the highest society of Bath hindered by an irritating curse... -
![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 placesHazel 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... -
![Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight]()
Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight
Rated: 3.27 of 5 stars · 23 ratings'Wise, funny, suspenseful' JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER 'Reads like a botanist's cross-breeding of The Secret History and Department of Speculation' Emma Straub Nell Barber, an expelled PhD candidate in Biological Science, is exploring the fine line between poison and antidote, working alone to set a speed record for the detoxification of poisonous plants. Her mentor, Dr...
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