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Twice Upon a Train by K.A. Moll
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Erica Lee - 2018
While she loved weddings and everything involved in them, she knew marriage wasn’t the path for her. She was happy casually dating. At least that’s what she thought until she met the beautiful, flirtatious Jenny Hanson at a wedding and her whole world was turned upside down. Jenny didn’t have any plans of getting married either. It was the perfect formula for a lasting friendship, except for the fact that the two girls were highly attracted to each other and lived at opposite ends of the country. As the two girls navigate through this friendship filled with plane rides, weddings, and lots of flirting, Rory begins to question if the life she always planned on is really what she wants.
Not For Sale
Cynthia Dane - 2018
When her mother’s chronic affliction almost claims her life again, Reese knows that there’s only one way to save her family. All she needs is a leave of absence from the corporate office in San Francisco and a toolbox full of lesbian stereotypes. Has fate finally come to rural Oregon? Kimberly is a mild-mannered property manager who only wants to do her job and go home to her nosy parents… And fall in love, because a woman can only be untouched for so long! Reese’s unruly and disruptive renovation projects promise to make Kimberly’s life hell. Too bad she’s enamored with the handywoman from the moment they lock eyes. The feeling? Absolutely mutual. Life’s about to get more interesting – and sensual – in a sleepy Oregonian beach town! ***includes a short preview of WITH THIS RING***
The Moments
Nicole Pyland - 2018
That decision will impact her entire life. If she says something, she risks embarrassment and her heart. If she doesn’t say something, she may never know if Jenna Cabot feels the same way about her. In Path I, Bailey risks it all and asks Jenna out on a date on their high school graduation day. In Path II, Bailey does not ask Jenna out on a date on their high school graduation day. What follows in both paths is Bailey and Jenna’s story. It’s the most important moments that make up their lives together and apart. It’s the story of how they were always drawn together and always would be. It’s the ups and the downs, the perfect moments and the difficult ones. It’s the tears and the laughter. And it’s the drive to make forever possible with the love of your life no matter the circumstances.
The Sound of Silence
Lou J. Bard - 2018
Among her charges is the young and elusive Alice Jameson. Alice Jameson has been silent for the last fifteen years of her life and doesn’t have any plans to open up about her past or her traumatic life anytime soon, especially not to someone as beautiful and perfect as Indiana Reynolds who manages to get the shy Alice to start experiencing what life could be like outside of the sound of silence.
Mother of the Bride
Kim Hartfield - 2019
Things get more complicated when she realizes the groom's mother was her best friend back in high school - the first woman who ever made her heart beat faster, as well as her first kiss. Gloria and Bethany reconnect during the engagement, and Gloria begins to wonder if she could have her own fairytale romance. Is it too late for Gloria to find love? Or could the mother of the bride be the star of her own story?
The House on Sandstone
K.G. MacGregor - 2005
Now weary of living overseas for one consulting project after another, she’s glad to have two months back in Leland to relax with her aging parents.When she catches a glimpse of her high school friend Justine in the doorway of her elegant home, she is surprised by the warm, famiiar feelings stirred within.Justine Hall made different choices, returning to Leland after college to marry and raise two children. Now divorced, she walks a fine line between sanity and hell, struggling to reconcile the sexuality she can no longer deny with the expectations of motherhood and mores in a small town.
Leaving Bree
Claire Highton-Stevenson - 2019
Looking for a safe haven from her stalker, she finds herself hiding out in the morgue where she finds a sympathetic shoulder to cry on in Dr Morgan Jennings. They became fast friends and the line between friendship and the opportunity for something more is often blurred, and always ignored. That is until Bree announces she’s pregnant, and getting married. Devastated, Morgan finally acknowledges her feelings for her friend. Unable to stand by and watch her marry Tony, she sends Bree a letter explaining that she’s leaving town, but if Bree feels the same way, then she should stop her from leaving. Bree doesn’t turn up. Morgan finds herself on the shore of the lake, looking out onto the mountains. In the arms of Maggie, she has the chance to love again, but leaving Bree is more difficult than she thought. Especially when circumstance keeps bringing her home to LA. Back to Bree. Will there be a chance for them to reconcile? Or will Morgan return to the mountains? 30,000 words; novella
Controlled Burn
Sherryl D. Hancock - 2021
Just when she thinks she can't hold on anymore, she is reminded of another lost love.Kori is the one that got away, and years later Hunter is unexpectantly thrust back into Kori's life. But it’s not easy moving on when the past still haunts her at every turn.Filled with love, loss, and characters that will steal your heart, this new series will take you into the flames on a ride like never before.
Say Anything
Carla Ryan - 2018
Socialite Ellie Howland has some things to say about that.
Royal Pains
Magnolia Robbins - 2017
When Penny unknowingly meets a young Liechtenstein princess, she finds herself falling hard for more than just her German accent.Charming and beautiful Astrid Vogt was well known in the small country of Liechtenstein. Pressured by her parents to pursue their hopes of her marriage to a Prince, Astrid flees to America with a dream of medicine in mind. When she starts to fall for Penelope, their instant attraction proves to be an additional complication to her already crazy life. Unable to reveal her true identity, Astrid finds herself trapped between her duty to her country and her newfound feelings for Penny.Will Astrid tell Penny who she truly is? Or will she let her past come between them?A steamy lesbian romance novella with an HEA ending you’re sure to love!
Switching Gears
Rhavensfyre - 2013
The problem? Micah's not the same person she was a year ago. A lot has happened to Micah since then, she's no longer the quiet intern Olivia remembers. She's now darker, edgier, and carrying around a secret blacker than the leathers she prefers to wear. Olivia thought she preferred being the one in charge, until this new Micah shows her another path. Micah feels broken, dealing with her life the only way she knows how, she's begged off romance for more physical outlets...until Olivia finds her again and they start a passionate and challenging relationship that will only work if both of them are willing to redefine their lives. Switching Gears was originally released in 2013. This is the 2nd edition and has been improved upon and expanded. The original Switching Gears won a Goldie Award in 2014 for Lesbian Erotica...but there is so much more to this story. Passionate, sensual and transformative, this novel isn't your standard romance. Micah is tormented, dealing with her past has made her put up some serious barriers that have served her well, but now prevent her from completely giving in to the one woman she can't stay away from. Secrets have to be told, and the risk is great...but if Olivia and Micah can find their way, the rewards will be well worth it.
Survivor's Guilt
Michelle Arnold - 2019
Abi and Greta quickly form an unshakable bond, but Abi, though usually bold, is afraid to act on her romantic feelings for Greta. Makeup artists don't get involved with actresses, do they?Just when they are prepared to admit their feelings for each other, however, tragedy strikes: Greta's plane crashes, leaving her life in the balance. Now Abi must be there for her in more ways than she ever imagined. She is determined that her love for Greta will pull them both through.But Abi is keeping a horrible secret: Greta is the only survivor of the plane crash. Will Greta be able to handle it when she finally finds out?
Hopes and Dreams
P.J. Trebelhorn - 2020
There aren't many prospects for true love, but she keeps hoping she'll find it somehow. She dreams of owning the small movie theater she manages, but that takes money, which is hard to get when you live paycheck to paycheck.Victoria Thayer has fallen for a woman more interested in her money than her heart for the last time. When she runs into Riley, the first girl she ever had a crush on, at their high school reunion, she's hoping there might just be a chance for the kind of relationship she's always wanted. But Victoria can't help wondering if Riley too is only after her money, and Riley can't seem to forgive the fact that Victoria was part of a group of kids who used to bully her.When hopes and dreams are on the line, will true love find a way?
Switchback
S.W. Andersen - 2017
A rising star in women's professional downhill mountain bike racing, she has all the tools to become a world champion. All she needs to do is fully commit herself. Something far easier said than done. As stubborn as she is independent, Sierra has always carved her own path, refusing to fall in line with the controlling, commercialized aspects of the sport. Her trademark no-holds-barred, reckless style of riding has earned her as many cheers as it has jeers. Dr. Kara Davies, a highly regarded and accomplished physician, is well on her way to achieving her dreams in chiropractic research. Commitment to her goals has never been an issue, but her personal life is a different story. Preferring the comfort and safety of her lab over personal relationships, Kara's one-track mind allows no deviation. But life is full of twists and turns. After an accident on the track lands Sierra in Kara's on-site medical center, the doctor suddenly finds she has more on her mind that work. Blindsided by mutual attraction, Sierra and Kara struggle to accept their feelings for each other and to deal with the change it brings. Will love be enough? Or will life's little switchbacks send them both careening off course?
She Slipped and Fell
Shonda - 2008
Kendall Long is sexy, yet delicate. Whether separate or together, these stunning best friends tend to cause quite a stir among the male population. An innocent fall, however, propels their friendship to a new plateau -- one where each is compelled to explore and confront her sexuality. She Slipped and Fell alternates between each characters' point of view, for only Tina and Kendall can decide whether or not their friendship, and love, is strong enough to endure the humility that is oftentimes associated with being different. Will Tina and Kendall risk stepping outside of their comfort zone into unfamiliar territory, defying society, God, and their families, in their quest to discover who they truly are?