Action Adventure
Whiskey and Warfare by EM Hamill Synopsis: Running on caffeine and spite with nothing left to prove. GOLDEN GIRLS meets FIREFLY in this rollicking space opera adventure. Maryn Alessi retired from mercenary service after her last assignment went horribly sideways and settled down on a quiet planet with the love of her life. Unexpectedly widowed, Maryn must fulfill a promise to return her mate’s ashes to zer home planet for funeral rites, but a brutal civil war has destabilized space travel. Former Artemis Corps sisters-in-arms and their sassy ship, the Golden Girl, are up to the task, counting on luck and their rather sketchy cargo business to get Maryn passage through the contested star lanes. But when the crew of the Girl rescues survivors of a ruthless war crime, Maryn and her ride-or-die friends must take up their old profession to save the lives of innocents from a genocidal dictator.
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Anthology
The Color of Honey by Ty Robbins Synopsis: Indulge in LGBTQ+ passion, risk-taking, and desire as you delve into this exciting anthology. From steamy Greenwich Village encounters to sultry nights in the 'City That Never Sleeps.' These Black lesbian short stories celebrate love’s twists and turns against the electric backdrop of New York City. Brace yourself for captivating characters, tantalizing moments, and a pulse that quickens with every page.
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Fantasy
Elyon's Regret by Alison Naomi Holt Synopsis: In the captivating, spicy hot lesbian epic fantasy, "Elyon's Regret," experience a clash of justice, power, and personal triumph amidst a world of unruly nobles and chaotic festivals. Set in the vibrant capital city of Sarlogne during the Emperor's festival, the story unfolds with the convergence of visiting nobility from far-flung kingdoms, sparking chaos and disorder. Forced to face her haunting past, Arch Priestess Sábria embarks on a remarkable journey towards an uncertain future. "Elyon's Regret" immerses you in a realm of power struggles, profound responsibilities, and transformative growth. Explore the intricate connections between characters as they navigate a society where nobility's opulence and entitlement overshadow compassion and justice. This meticulously crafted fantasy realm pulsates with raw emotion and heart-pounding action. Prepare to be captivated by "Elyon's Regret," a tale that provokes contemplation on power, responsibility, and personal evolution. Get ready to be spellbound by this enthralling journey!
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Fiction
A String of Days by Barbara Lynn Murphy Synopsis: A String of Days by Barbara Lynn Murphy (2023 Lesfic Bard Award winner in Fiction for When It's True). When her research-seeking niece asks Debra Jordan to help her with insight into the romantic life of a lesbian, Debra shares her journey, from the passion of first love to the heartbreak of loss, sparing no details as she recounts the highs and lows of a life well-lived. Debra weaves through the stories of the women she’s loved and sometimes lost. Along the way, she learns that giving up on love is not an option because happily ever after isn’t just reserved for fairy tales.
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Mystery
Billie's Legacy by Iza Moreau and R.E. Conary Synopsis: The fifth book in the Elodie Fontaine series finds the young sleuth with enough mysteries to fill a thumb drive. First, an old friend from middle school shows up at Tallahassee High with a new name and a very new look. Then her half sister Carol shows up unexpectedly from California with a treasure that may turn out to be stolen property. And finally, her friend Margo's father seems to be mixed up in a legislative plan that—among other things—will allow discrimination against Elodie and her LGBTQ family. And, oh yeah, there is also the upcoming prom to consider—an event that Elodie and her girlfriend Kelli are determined to attend together despite the disapproval of Kelli's anti-gay parents.
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New Author
The Inheritance by Celena L. Parish Synopsis: AFTER UNCOVERING HER SECRET adoption, Jessica DeLeon embarks on a quest to reunite with her birth parents. Her journey leads to the enchanting and romantic western coast of Italy. Once there, she discovers her biological mother died giving birth to her, and her father recently passed. However, she is told he never forgot about his firstborn child and included her in his will. Jessica’s inheritance is a luxury hotel along the Italian coast. After professing her love for the woman she has been in love with since high school, Jessica must navigate a long-distance romance between Italy and the States. This is further complicated by the need to keep both of them safe from jealous hotel employees and a vengeful maternal grandfather, Marco Caruso, a powerful figure in the Italian underworld. After discovering Jessica is living in Italy, Marco is determined to make her regret that decision. Her presence is a constant reminder of what he lost with his daughter’s pregnancy. Little does he know that going after his granddaughter will be the biggest mistake he will ever make.
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Paranormal
Paradise Lost and Found by K. Aten Synopsis: "Welcome to Paradise Island Resort, where we specialize in sun, sand, and self-improvement." Jess Parker has entered middle age single, bitter, and emotionally wounded. Even her friends have noticed her downward spiral into anger and resentment. Then she wins a self-help vacation to the beautiful Paradise Island Resort. Despite spending the past few years with her emotions on ice, the warm tropical climate and hotter resort manager, Lucia Cruz, succeeds in thawing her heart. Jess falls for Lucia, even knowing that her island stay is limited. Four weeks is hardly long enough when love is on the line. Jess will need to make some tough choices about the rest of her life when her time is up. She's vowed to be a better person and has started making positive changes, but it's on Jess to put her heart and soul into it. She also holds onto the hope that some connections, no matter how unexpected, simply can't be broken.
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Romance The Third Act by Kathleen Brehony Synopsis: Shannon O'Connell is broken. She is sixty-five years old and looks twenty years younger - there's not much that makes her happy. Her partner of thirty years left her for a mutual friend offering only the cliché: "I love you, but I'm not in love with you." Her mother is disappearing before her eyes with dementia. And now, the death of her best friend - Linda - from metastatic breast cancer brings her to her knees. In this dark night of the soul - filled with endings -- she could not have predicted that this moment could be a beginning. The "Tribe," Linda's group of lifelong friends, gather at Shannon's family's beachside resort to celebrate her life as they have for countless celebrations over the years. And while Shannon finds comfort in their company, it is an old flame, the beautiful and sexy Elizabeth Matthews, who awakens something in her that was forgotten long ago. Can they overcome the emotional roadblocks they put in their own way? Will falling in love again make this Third Act the best one of all?
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Cover –Meridian Bay by A.L. Duncan, McGee Mathews, Nance Sparks
Synopsis: In the midst of the Gilded Age and the contentious stormfronts of the Suffragette movement,
we enter a world where privilege is paramount in a reforming Boston, and there is no room
for error or the weak at heart.
A time when women are regarded as little more than good company, Dr. Magdalena Brockton
is left her parents estate with less than an expected inheritance to maintain it. Convinced to sign
Meridian Bay as a lodge, one by one she rents the rooms of her once too quiet Queene Anne
manor house. Unbeknownst to everyone at Meridian Bay, their lives are about to be connected
to one basic need; one which knows no boundaries of privilege or passion.
Synopsis: In the midst of the Gilded Age and the contentious stormfronts of the Suffragette movement,
we enter a world where privilege is paramount in a reforming Boston, and there is no room
for error or the weak at heart.
A time when women are regarded as little more than good company, Dr. Magdalena Brockton
is left her parents estate with less than an expected inheritance to maintain it. Convinced to sign
Meridian Bay as a lodge, one by one she rents the rooms of her once too quiet Queene Anne
manor house. Unbeknownst to everyone at Meridian Bay, their lives are about to be connected
to one basic need; one which knows no boundaries of privilege or passion.
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