Top Sapphic Books, Ann Roberts, Freebies, and More

Dec 1, 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 Ann Roberts, and a sweet dog. And don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end of this post for good news about Florida.

Top 5 Sapphic Books of 2023

We’ve been asking readers to share their top 5 reads of 2023 and today we’re kicking off sharing them.

Up first is author Cindy Rizzo sharing her top reads that include authors Monica McCallan, Nicole Pyland, Milena McKay, Jen Lyon, and Constance Emmett.

Find out the books right here.

Sapphic Holiday Romances

Check out this wonderful showcase of sapphic holiday romances that 25 authors have been putting together for you.

They include:

A fake-relationship romance by A.L. Brooks
A romance by Chelsea M. Cameron, in which two co-workers who can’t stand each other have to share a bed
A one-night-stand-to-forever romance by Miranda MacLeod
A second-chance romance that also features an adorable baby emu by Frankie Fyre
and many more!

Find them here!

Authors: Deadline To Join the IHS 2024 Reading Challenge

If you haven’t submitted your 2024 Reading Challenge forms yet, don’t wait. More than 1,500 out of the 2,000 slots for next year are already filled.

You must submit a reading challenge form to have your book(s) involved.

The reading challenge is by far the most popular weekly post on the website, receiving the most visitors and clicks. It’s a wonderful and free way to promote either a new release or the books in your backlist.

The submission deadline is December 7, 2023.

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

Wildrose

By Max Ellendale

She leaned into risk, and found love in unexpected places.

Can Eve successfully navigate her job, her social life, and copious amounts of wine or will she trip over her own feet and find herself in a less than tactful pickle?

Available through Kindle Unlimited
Contemporary Romance

Maybe Someday

By Adrian J. Smith

Unworthy. Married to a ghost. Will fate bring these two together?

With secrets kept on all sides, will Ash and Chris be able to navigate just one more complication? Or will the next surprise collapse their house of cards?

This steamy age gap romance is full of self-discovery and risking for love. If you enjoy romance with depth, this is the story for you.

Available through Kindle Unlimited
Contemporary Romance

Swann Song

By Kim Pritekel

The soul sings, the heart just has to listen.

Haunted by the ghosts of her past, mega-star, Christine Swann decides she’s had enough and jumps off a rickety old country bridge, only to have an angel jump in after her. But, in the light of day, who saves who?

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 Ann Roberts.

1. I have sung in choirs since 5th grade.

2. I stood in the Bates Motel shower on a private tour of the Universal lot.

3. I love DIY shows!

4. I’ve been with my partner (now wife) for 29 years.

5. I enjoy a good liverwurst sandwich once in a while.

Have you read Dying on the Vine yet?

Free Books:

Pet of the Week!

Meet Millie brown dog

Meet Millie! Millie loves to visit me in the office when I’m writing, but mostly just to bring me the ball. A typical Cocker Spaniel, she’s obsessed. I find myself falling over at least three a day, and often find them on my bed! Submitted by author Emily Wright.

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 Florida.

In support of trans athletes, Monarch High School students walked out of class and held a demonstration on the school’s athletic field. Their signs proclaimed, “Trans lives matter” and “Trans rights are human rights.”

With the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ bills at the state level, it’s important for all of us to speak up. We applaud the students at Monarch High School.

Click here to read more about what led to this walkout.

That’s all for today.

Wishing all of you a wonderful Friday!

Miranda & TB

IHS has big plans to grow our offerings in 2024. More books! New features! So many ways to find your next favorite sapphic read! Our wish list is long, and the expenses add up fast. If what we do is valuable to you and you’d like us to be able to do even more, please consider helping out with a donation of any size. Every little bit helps!