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Bliss Sinclair's life of dull routine and unhappiness makes her imagination the only place she can find fulfillment. Until she meets Regina, a provocative writer who pulls her out of her head and into a sensuously real world alive with flavors and sensations beyond any she’d ever imagined. This real world is exciting and rich with irresistible pleasures, but Sinclair quickly learns these pleasures are not what they seem.

Ida Burton used to be Hollywood’s sweetheart until the best roles started drying up in her 40s. When Ida lands one of the leads in a big-budget lesbian rom-com, it's not only a chance at reviving her dwindling career. Maybe this movie can be an opportunity to finally burst out of the closet she's forced herself into. Faye Fleming has been at the top of her acting game and collecting awards for the past few years. When she's cast in a huge blockbuster opposite the legendary Ida Burton, she's over the moon.

Jill Becket knows she's in trouble the minute a brand-new, gorgeous client walks into her practice. Amelia Shaw is suffering from a massive burnout, and has no clue of the calamitous effect she's having on her new therapist. Jill's ethical code prevents her from acting on her feelings. Falling in love is so low on Amelia's priority list, she doesn't even consider it. Her only current life goal is to feel better. Can these two women find each other despite the professional and personal obstacles they face?

Twenty years ago, Kristin Park and Sheryl Johnson were brought together by wine. Is wine also what will tear them apart today? Beneath the Surface goes back in time to the moment Kristin and Sheryl first meet, and offers a revelatory glimpse into the ups and downs of their seemingly perfect relationship. Grab a cup of coffee - or a glass of wine - and find out what really happens behind the closed doors of The Pink Bean.

True love deserves a second chance.Leigh Sterling and Jodie Whitehouse share a passionate connection. Unfortunately, their differing visions of the future force them apart. Life goes on, but their attempts at other relationships fail to measure up to the love they once shared. When they see each other again after more than a decade apart, they realize they may be soulmates. Can they ever find their way back to one another?

Isabel ‘Izzy’ Adler used to dominate the world’s stages with her vocal acrobatics. But since she lost her voice 10 years ago, Izzy’s been to hell - and hasn’t found her way back. When journalist Leila Zadeh is brought in to finish her biography, Izzy’s dark plans for her life are challenged by the brilliant and gorgeous new woman in her life. Will the instant attraction between them be enough to stop Izzy from playing out her final song?

Mac and Jamie had their life together all planned out. Until Jamie did the unforgivable and left Mac for another woman. Twenty years later, they meet again for the first time at a friend’s wedding. Mac’s pain lingers, while Jamie is still haunted by regret.

Annie McLean's struggling book shop has been saved by joining forces with the Pink Bean. Her wife, lesbian romance author Jane Quinn, finds her quiet life and steady routine challenged by the introduction of the Pink Bean and its many colorful characters. Both her mind and body seem to be struggling with the new situation. While Jane figures out how to navigate and adjust to the many changes affecting her, Annie has developed more than a keen interest in Pink Bean owner Kristin. What happens when a long and enduring relationship is put to the test?

Avery Kinkaid has been bowing to his father's will far too long. But when his dad supports anti-LGBTQ legislation, he's had enough. Sen. Kinkaid says things would be different if Avery had a fiancé in the wings. Well, fine: He'll just have to get one. Rory Fisher is an activist with a heart of gold and nerves of steel. He's not afraid to call Avery on his BS, and that's why Avery knows Rory is the perfect fake fiancé to help him take a stand.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2024 DAYNE OGILVIE PRIZE FOR LGBTQ2S+ EMERGING WRITERS One of Indigo's Top 10 Literary Fiction Books of 2024 and Top 100 Books of 2024 One of CBC's Best Canadian Fiction of 2024 A singular, stunning debut that transcends and transfigures genre—at...

Wyatt is overwhelmed after his grandfather dies, leaving him to take over the cattle ranch. The Triple J is floundering, vandals are targeting him, and his first and only love is finally within reach - and still holding a grudge. Wyatt has wanted to marry Diego since they made a childhood pact, but Diego isn't back for their second chance. When a funeral calls Diego back to Texas, he comes face-to-face with the cowboy who broke his heart. Resentment has burned inside him for years, but his anger wavers as he realizes just how much Wyatt is struggling to keep his head above water.

This is the book adaption of a movie written and released by Lacie Doll in 2022. This story follows Serena, a beautiful but shy woman who got a job as an assistant to a popular Tik Toker named EJ. She soon finds out the job offers more perks than she thought when she ends up in a romantic relationship with her new boss. She has to battle with her heart and EJ's womanizing way in order to be happy with the woman she falls in love with.

After years of navigating a world built around romantic expectations Cass could never quite connect with, she’s finally comfortable calling herself aromantic. Relationships have always been about intellectual connection and physical compatibility for her—no hearts and flowers required. When Cass swipes right on MonsterFling, she’s looking for an intriguing conversation and a partner who won’t expect emotional entanglements. What she finds is Thaddeus—a centuries-old gargoyle with a penchant for Gothic architecture, glowing amber eyes, and a surprisingly wicked sense of humor.

Clara has spent far too many nights away from her silver vixen girlfriend and Domme, Erin. She's struggling with feeling unwanted and unsatisfied. When Erin decides to surprise her by getting back from a work trip early, she remembers why she calls Erin her mistress and her love.