The Lesbian Review

ICYMI: The Second Draft by Carrie Byrd is a heartfelt lesbian romance about passion, self-discovery, and taking emotional risks. #booksky #amreading

ICYMI: Liar Liar by Olivia Lucas is a charmingly chaotic lesbian rom-com centered on Parker, a woman on a mission to reinvent #booksky #amreading

From our review: “By the end, I was completely invested in these characters, their journey, and the world they inhabit” @alainaerdell.bsky.social  @jennabeebs79.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/l36v1a9ogi

“Caswell stared. Despite having to work late and getting hit by a car, Montana still came as fast as she could. She was unbelievable. Caswell couldn’t hold it in anymore. She laughed.” @malsportsjunkie.bsky.social  #grumpysunshine https://f.mtr.cool/v5hynqsfcd

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ICYMI: Return to Morro Harbor by Alicia Gael is a sweet but emotional journey back to a place that holds the best memories, and #booksky #amreading

New Release: Fractures Between by Beatrice Mckinsey The second chance she always dreamed of is only a reality away. #NewRelease #LesFic #Book #lesbianromance https://thelesbianreview.com/fractures-between-by-beatrice-mckinsey-audiobook-listing/ @oroboro.itch.io

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ICYMI: Coltswood by Jules Revel is a recent historical novel. There are some political themes that the plot revolves around, and I #booksky #amreading

ICYMI: The Boy in the Soup by A.R. Ruins pits two women who can’t stop their intense bickering during a house renovation and cold #booksky #amreading

“Hey,” Freddie says. Celia looks up, surprised. “How long have you been there?” “A while.” She checks her watch. “What took so long?” Me, losing my mind and almost getting arrested. Best to skip over that part. @malsportsjunkie.bsky.social https://f.mtr.cool/6b2nxbker9

From our review: “Abby Craden did a wonderful job of narrating this one. The vulnerability, strong feelings, chemistry and sense of discovering your person all came through” @alainaerdell.bsky.social  @jennabeebs79.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/epaokh230t

ICYMI: First Sight of Sun by Kayla Gornick is a low angst, slow burn forbidden love story. Beatrice Caswell is a vampire, o... - Read The Full #Review Now

ICYMI: Thankful for You by Tagan Shepard is a small town romance between a dedicated third grade teacher and the hot new art #booksky #amreading

ICYMI: Never Say Die by Meredith Doench pits a young, small town cop against a mysterious and deadly foe who kidnaps and kills #booksky #amreading

NEW REVIEW: First Sight of Sun by Kayla Gornick is a low angst, slow burn forbidden love story. From our review: “The burgeoning love story between forbidden species is written very sweetly and slowly.” @malsportsjunkie.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/idyd5wovr5

New Release: Murder in Morro Harbor by Alicia Gael Can Sydney and Taylor find love and catch a killer before he kills again? #NewRelease #LesFic #Book #lesbianromance https://thelesbianreview.com/murder-in-morro-harbor-by-alicia-gael-listing/ @aliciagael.bsky.social @bellabooks.bsky.social

ICYMI: Didn’t See That Coming by Alaina Erdell is a beautiful second-chance romance with a setting that feels like a charac... - Read The Full #Review Now

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ICYMI: Magdalene Nox by Milena McKay is an age gap, ice queen romance, filled with mystery and intrigue. It gives us Magdalene’s #booksky #amreading

ICYMI: Once Upon a Time in December by Alyson Root is a warm, witty sapphic romance about second chances, sexual awakening, and #booksky #amreading

“She leads him into the next room. The walls are painted a lethal plum. The one window in here has Venetian blinds opened a bit, framed by a pair of heavy curtains.” #fantasy #magical #curse  @malsportsjunkie.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/hjikqz6i8m

ICYMI: Above Rubies by Fyn Alexander is a compelling historical sapphic romance that follows two very different women finding love #booksky #amreading

ICYMI: An Unexpected Us by Skye Von Triessen is an emotionally gripping sapphic romance that beautifully explores what love truly #booksky #amreading

From our review: “Rebecca and Allison’s history is incredibly complex, and the reason behind their breakup fifteen years ago is refreshingly unique” @alainaerdell.bsky.social  @jennabeebs79.bsky.social  #BestoftheBest https://f.mtr.cool/q2oty23rfo

NEW SAPPHIC SUNDAY: Spooky or Sweet for a Halloween Treat? Reviews include a second chance romance, a magical journey, and even a murder mystery. Plus there is a new best of the best book https://f.mtr.cool/j3h3my3m35

New Release: O: Volume Three by Ruby Scott Nine women. Nine worlds. They have held it together for years. Not tonight.   #NewRelease #LesFic #Book #lesbianromance https://thelesbianreview.com/o-volume-three-by-ruby-scott-listing/

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“Joséphine beamed, hardly daring to believe it. A smile spread slowly across her face as she fully accepted it. They’d all come back for her.” #fantasy #magical #curse  https://f.mtr.cool/moj8mhuqmw

“Being your friend, it defines me. I know that must sound weird. Or selfish. But I can’t not have you there. I don’t know who I’d be, but whoever it is, it’s not good.” @malsportsjunkie.bsky.social  #murdermystery #NewYorkCity #bookreview  https://f.mtr.cool/b8ykh6yb5d

ICYMI: Masked Pursuit by Alison Naomi Holt is a historical romance of forbidden love. Due to a traumatic event, the courageous #booksky #amreading

ICYMI: Miss Woodhouse and Miss Fairfax by Maisie Jardelle is a historical romance, with biting commentary and a bit of drama. #booksky #amreading

Audiobook Addition: Didn't See That Coming by Alaina Erdell is a beautiful second-chance romance with a setting that feels like a character in its own right. @alainaerdell.bsky.social  @jennabeebs79.bsky.social  #BestoftheBest https://f.mtr.cool/hyday6xv4p

New Release: She-Wolf by E.K. O'Connor A sapphic Beowulf retelling, narrated by Laura Horowitz @aqhpublications.bsky.social #NewRelease #LesFic #Book #lesbianromance https://thelesbianreview.com/she-wolf-by-e-k-oconnor-listing/

ICYMI: The Ever End by Audrey Wilson is a creepy psychological thriller that will hook you from the opening page. Margo is adrift #booksky #amreading

ICYMI: The Farmer Has a Wife by Sienna Waters is an adorable rich/poor, fake relationship, slight age gap book featuring an #booksky #amreading

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Meet Gillian from Touch of Class, my new sapphic romance. #sapphicbooks #sapphicromance #bookstagram #lesbianromance #enemiestolovers

F*** it, we live Capers, chases, cuffs. The perfect date night. rjmartinauthor.itch.io/bombshells-b... #SapphFic #LesFic #Erotica #LesbianFiction

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“then the queen noticed her looking. For a moment, their eyes locked, Henriette openly staring at her. Joséphine couldn’t help herself. Her eyes dropped to the woman’s lips, imagining, just for a second, what it would be like to kiss her.” https://f.mtr.cool/3ad18gyf0t

NEW REVIEW: Goodbye to Me by Naomi Rand is an excellent murder mystery and an homage to 1968 New York City. @malsportsjunkie.bsky.social #murdermystery #NewYorkCity #bookreview  https://f.mtr.cool/9dk3c4phll

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“Ask me for the rest of the day, the week, the month if you want it. I’ve got nothing to do but give it to you, and the roof and the house will keep.” #secondchance #romance #slowburn #agegap  @jennabeebs79.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/98we0xh0cu

ICYMI: Pearl Bound by Natalie G. Bergman is a gothic horror tale set in the 1800s in New England. It is a chilling novel about #booksky #amreading

ICYMI: Running on Empty by Leigh Hays is a steamy romance, where an adrenaline surge of NASCAR racing meets the heart-pounding #booksky #amreading