Top Sapphic Books, Kim Harry, Freebies, and More

Nov 10, 2023 | Friday Feels Fun

We’ve made it to another Friday and it’s time to celebrate!

Find out the top 3 sapphic books with the most clicks this week, 5 Random Things about sapphic author Kim Harry, and two sweet dogs. And don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end of this post for good news about I Heart SapphFic.

CHANGE TO THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

TB & Miranda are traveling all day Friday and will get into Boston really early on Saturday morning. The weekend post that’s usually published on Saturday will be out on Sunday this weekend. It’s been a long and emotional week for TB. To put it mildly, she’s struggling. We apologize for the inconvenience.

IT’S ALMOST THE END OF 2023!

Can you believe there are only 8 weeks left in 2023? We hope you’ve made some great progress on your TBRs this year, and we’d love to hear about some of your favorites. That’s why we’re asking readers to submit their Top 5 Reads of 2023.

This simple form asks for your top 5 books this year, and is open to readers/authors/reviewers/bloggers. Just one caveat: authors, you may NOT select one of your own books (including books you wrote under a different pen name).

The books you choose do not have to have been released in 2023, simply ones that you read for the first time this past year.

If you’re an author/reviewer/blogger, we invite you to share some details about yourself and your website so we can help you get the word out.

Submissions are open NOW, and we’ll start posting your Top 5 Reads of 2023 in December and will continue sharing them into the new year.

YOU CAN HELP IHS WITH YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!

If you’re shopping for gifts on Amazon, it would be fantastic if you could click on one of our affiliate links first. That way we earn a small commission for your purchase. Every penny we get helps keep the lights on and it’s a simple way to support I Heart SapphFic. Here’s a link you can click to get you to Amazon.

Thanks so much for the help!

ORGANIZING THE NOVEMBER MEGA SALE

Here are the vital details about the sale:

It’ll run November 24 through November 28

Authors can include up to 5 books per pen name

The sale price points are: $0.99, $1.99, $2.99, & $3.99

If you’re listing your book at $2.99 or higher, the book must be at least a 50% discount off the regular price. That means perma 99c and $1.99 books are allowed, but if you want to list for $2.99, the book must have a regular price of $5.99 or higher.

Books MUST be at their sale price in ALL marketplaces no later than noon EST on November 23 (this is the day before the official start to give us time to check all the prices)

Deadline to join the sale is November 20

Here’s the link to submit your books.

NOW FOR FRIDAY FUN!

Please remember that sale prices listed in today’s post are valid for a limited time only and may change without notice. International prices may vary. Always check the price in your local marketplace before purchasing.

Most Clicked Books:

Contemporary Romance

Holly and Ivy

By T.B. Markinson

The only thing harder than saving the world is doing it alone.

Best-selling lesbian romance authors T.B. Markinson and Miranda MacLeod team up to bring you a holiday romance that’ll warm your heart and make you believe love conquers all.

Available through Kindle Unlimited
Contemporary Romance

Homestead for the Holidays

By Wren Taylor

Getting stranded in Montana isn't on Katie's holiday wish list, but it might be exactly what she needs.

Career woman Katie is in desperate need of a vacation, but the universe has other plans. When her flight gets diverted to Montana, she meets Lou- a reserved, butch farmer with a big heart. Before long, Katie starts questioning her feelings about life, love, and everything in between.

Available through Kindle Unlimited
Contemporary Romance

Behind Her Eyes

By Melissa Tereze

All it takes is one cold lie to ruin the recipe for a perfect love…

Five years ago, Abi was in culinary school and dreaming of working at Adley’s, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and for its equally delectable owner. Instead, she’s alone, broke, and out of friendly couches to sleep on. Her only direction…rock bottom.

Abi’s in a mess, but it’s her mess, and she plans to fix it. She just doesn’t know how—until, huddled and shivering in a doorway across from Adley’s, she sees the beautiful owner drop her purse. And returning it reaps an unexpected reward.

Available through Kindle Unlimited

Random Things:

5 Random Things is our way of helping readers to get to know top sapphic book authors all the while having a bit of fun.

Here are five random facts about Kim Harry.

1. I can drink a lot of whiskey and not get drunk. Two glasses of cheap wine and I’m wasted.

2. I am a TV and Film supporting artist in my spare time.

3. My favorite food is Pizza with extra pineapple.

4. I am a black coffee addict.

5. I always bite a corner off a piece of toast straight after I’ve buttered it.

Have you read Jamie’s Story yet?

Free Books:

Pet of the Week!

Meet Rocky and Benny! 2 white dogs

Meet Rocky and Benny! These two little guys are inseparable. Both rescues, but not brothers. Here, they are at the window, waiting for my wife and me to come home. Submitted by author Frances Lucas.

QUEER NEWS THAT’LL MAKE YOU SMILE

It can seem sometimes like all the news these days is bad. We won’t deny there’s a lot of troubling things going on, including a rise in hate crimes. But it’s not all terrible out there! We want to do our best to highlight good news, because while it may seem like the world is filled with hate, there are many individuals who are living their best lives with a rainbow in their heart.

This week’s good news involves American politics.

Danica Roem was elected to be a State Senate seat in Virginia, making her the first openly transgender state senator in the South.

Opponents went after Roem’s identity with attack ads and nasty mailers. “They went all-in on transphobia, and they lost,” Roem said.

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund says this year’s off-year election was a Rainbow Wave across America and in Virginia, all 9 candidates the fund backed won.

There’s another important piece to the candidates winning in Virginia. The Republican governor wanted a big night for Republicans so he could impose a 15-week abortion ban. Democrats, though, won the majority in Virginia. Meaning the governor won’t be able to sign a 15-week abortion ban into law.

Congrats to Danica Roem for winning! The 2023 election reenforces that there are no off-years when it comes to politics. Voting matters and helps enshrine protections for the queer community and women.

The haters took a hit on election night, but that doesn’t mean they’ll stop their tactics. We need to keep fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.

Read more about Danica Roem’s victory here:

Danica Roem Will Become the First Transgender State Senator in the South

Danica Roem makes history as Virginia’s first transgender state senator

That’s all for today.

Wishing all of you a wonderful Friday!

Miranda & TB

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