March 19 Edition: Love at First Sight, Starting Over, Coming Out, and More

Two exes, an accidental run in, and one night in a tattoo shop.

It’s been almost seven years since Nalo and Cori have last seen each other. Their untimely breakup sent them on their separate ways, and fear has kept them apart.

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Love, loss, heartbreak: it’s every great song ever.

One secluded winter home in the snowy woods of Vermont. Two best friends pretending to be married. One gorgeous country star trying to break free from the world’s expectations. One hit album to write. What could possibly go wrong? A secret crush, forced proximity, friends to lovers, slow burn romance.

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Can one blind date really lead to Happily Ever After?

Aly is living her busiest life. She’d love to meet someone but when does she have the time? Enter her college friend with a new woman he’d love to set her up with. Aly has nothing to lose and agrees. Mack hasn’t had much luck in love since moving to Nashville. She’s happy to give a blind date a try. Mack finds herself immediately smitted with Aly. But a clingy ex threatens to destroy things before they can even get off the ground. Can Aly get over the secrets Mack has been keeping and move towards Happily Ever After?

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After several failed businesses—including an edible panties subscription box—the eternally optimistic Yasmeen Kiani feels like her next launch has to be the big break.

The highly anticipated second standalone romantic comedy in the Queerly Devoted series by Sarah Robinson is a steamy story of lesbian romance and elder millennial drama as Yasmeen explores how to become a bad*ss boss in a neighborhood that wants to shut her and her dreams down with an intriguing and infuriating woman who has never heard “no” before in her life.

Sophistication, elegance, and beauty surround me.

I swiftly realize that the life I have lived has not prepared me for the woman I find. I refused to obey the flashing lights and now I am in a head-on collision with her beautiful dark side.

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Estranged from family, friends and home, the London slums offer Christine what she needs most; acceptance and the opportunity to do what she loves.

This is more than she could ever ask for—or so she thought. It is against the backdrop of a threatening pandemic outbreak and the resurfacing of her painful past, that the woman she had loved from afar for so long, walks into her doctor’s office.

In the vibrant world of sororities, where sisterhood thrives, and secrets lurk beneath the surface, one woman, Lauren Jacobson, stands at the pinnacle of it all.

As the captivating and fearless president of Nu Nu Lambda Sorority, Lauren exudes power and charisma, ruling her sorority with grace and charm. But behind the façade of success lies a complex woman whose desires and passions lead her down a treacherous path.

Two worlds collide, bound by an undeniable connection.

In the quaint seaside town of Provincetown, Massachusetts in 1874, Lizzy Darby finds sanctuary in the familiarity of her family’s general store. Joana, an immigrant from the Azores Islands, adopts a disguise that will change her fate forever. In a battle against prejudice and tradition, can love emerge victorious?

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Where broken hearts find solace in the embrace of friendship and love

Forced to face her haunting past, Arch Priestess Sábria embarks on a remarkable journey towards an uncertain future. “Elyon’s Regret” immerses you in a realm of profound responsibilities and transformative growth. Explore the intricate connections between characters as they navigate a society where nobility’s opulence and entitlement overshadow compassion and justice.

The world is on fire... but some women can control it.

Following up on one of the most exciting fantasy debuts, The Daughters of Izdihar, Hadeer Elsbai concludes her Alamaxa Duology—inspired by Egyptian history and myth—with a tale of magic, war, betrayal, sisterhood, and love.

Two elven sisters become imprisoned in the intoxicating world of the fae, where danger and love lie in wait. Faebound is the first book in an enchanting new trilogy from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Final Strife.

When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran’s exile from the Elven Lands, both sisters are forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders.

There they encounter the impossible: the fae court. The fae haven’t been seen for a millennium. But now Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their seductive world, torn among their loyalties to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts.

For a changeling and the human she replaced, the only thing more difficult than surviving each other's worlds is returning to their own.

Dragged back to Faerie after 21 years among mortals, changeling Sierra is desperate to return to her ordinary life. Homicidal queen? Who cares. Fae plague? Not her problem. A gorgeous, sardonic woman kept as a fae pet? Well, now it’s getting complicated.

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As the last in her line, Eve Heartless has responsibilities-ones she is desperate to avoid.

Instructed to allow herself to be claimed by a suitable Alpha, Eve fights back against this, knowing that it won’t make her happy and aware that she is different.

As the Amasari pack come under attack from an unknown force, Eve is forced into reconsidering her stance on becoming bound to another wolf. Little does she know; her perfect partner is nearby.

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A searing sci-fi thriller about a woman reckoning with her past to solve a series of sudden and inexplicable deaths in the face of a coming apocalypse—from the Compton Crook Award–winning author of The Space Between Worlds.

In Ashtown, a rough-and-tumble desert community, the Emperor rules with poisoned claws and an iron fist. He can’t show any sign of weakness, as the neighboring Wiley City has spent lifetimes beating down the people of Ashtown and would love nothing more than its downfall. There’s only one person in the desert the Emperor can fully trust—and her name is Scales.

An unexpected guest. A tempestuous liaison. A marriage falling apart.

In the eclipse of her marriage, Valerie’s days are cold and lonely. As Ethan Vertigo’s new bride, she suffers from isolation and hostility from the townspeople. That is, until an unexpected traveler appears at her door to seek refuge from the snowstorm—Mircalla Karnstein.

Inspired by Sheridan Le Fanu’s timeless Carmilla, Vertigo Peaks is the first book in a sapphic vampire romance duology. It is best suited for mature readers.

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Across two different time periods, two women confront fear, loneliness, mortality, and a haunting yearning that will not let them rest. A breakout, genre-blurring novel from one of the most exciting new voices of Latin America’s feminist Gothic.

It is the twilight of Europe’s bloody bacchanals, of murder and feasting without end. In the nineteenth century, a vampire arrives from Europe to the coast of Buenos Aires and, for the second time in her life, watches as villages transform into a cosmopolitan city, one that will soon be ravaged by yellow fever. She must adapt, intermingle with humans, and be discreet.

Julie Murphy meets Casey McQuiston in this unforgettable queer romance about a teen girl whose foray into fantasy tabletop roleplaying brings her new confidence, true friends, and a shot at real, swoon-worthy love.

Enter: Gloria Castañeda and her all-girls game of S&S! Crowded at the table in Gloria’s cozy Ohio apartment, the six girls battle twisted magic in-game and become fast friends outside it. With her character as armor, Hollis starts to believe that maybe she can be more than just fat, anxious, and a little lost.

It’s like I keep stumbling into a dark room, searching for the switch to make things bright again...

In Where Sleeping Girls Lie — a YA contemporary mystery by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, the New York Times-bestselling author of Ace of Spades — a girl new to boarding school discovers dark secrets and coverups after her roommate disappears.

The perfect blend of Natasha Preston, Krystal Sutherland, and Delia Owens, with a paranormal twist.

When a strange girl named Rio rolls into town, hell-bent on figuring out who killed Bailey and Celeste, Tru can’t resist entangling herself in the thrill of solving the decades old mystery any more than she can resist her familiar, aching attraction to Rio.

As the summer heat ignites, so does the spark between Tru and Rio… along with their other-worldy connection to Bailey and Celeste. But when someone begins stalking them, the girls become convinced the killer is back in town. And if they keep digging into the past, Tru and Rio know this time, it could be their blood that makes the springs run red.

Starting over can be hard to do…

So when mum of two Beth moves out of her beloved marital home and into an unloved and unkempt cottage, she can’t help but feel demoralised. Faced with months of DIY and dust, her children Jacob and Olivia aren’t impressed either. But when Beth finds a box of letters while she’s clearing out the children’s room, things start to look up.

A spell-binding, heart-warming story of friendship, love and being brave enough to be yourself.

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For readers of Donna Tartt and Ottessa Moshfegh comes a brilliant, deliriously entertaining novel from the acclaimed author of Honor Girl. 

Rainbow Black is part murder mystery, part gay international fugitive love story—set against the ’90s Satanic Panic and spanning 20 years in the life of a young woman pulled into its undertow.

A sapphic YA graphic novel with sword fighting, political intrigue and magic where the princess needs a marriage alliance for the welfare of her kingdom, but she unknowingly accepts a proposal from a mysterious country, having come not from the prince, but his sister.

Princess Amelia’s kingdom, Marion, is in shambles after months of their trade routes being ravaged by pirates. Now, it seems the only option left for her is to save it through a marriage alliance. When she gets an exorbitant offer from the royalty of Iliad—a country shrouded in mystery—Amelia accepts without question and leaves her home to begin a new life.

But she lands on Iliad’s shores to find that her betrothed isn’t the country’s prince, but the recently coronated Queen Salira.

From Tapas Media, the same webtoon platform that brought you Magical Boy, comes Rainbow!, a new LGBTQ+ YA graphic novel series!

Teenager Boo Meadows has pink hair and a very vivid imagination — she has trouble separating from the real world. In her daydreams, she dances beautifully at balls or fights monsters as a magical girl. In reality, she has a complicated home life, work stress, school stress, and a wicked crush on the girl of her dreams. When a new student, Mimi, arrives at school, Boo starts exploring a side of herself that she never considered before. As she grows closer with Mimi, it may finally be time for Boo to face reality . . . Who is the real Mimi? The one in her dreams? Or the one in real life?

Don't fall in love. Hide and you'll make it through.

When conflicts of interest abound, Melanie and Esther have to navigate what they’re willing to risk to let their love blossom.

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A tale of love, risk, and the irresistible allure that blooms in the heart of Detroit's first lesbian bar.

When Eden met Melissa at Detroit’s first lesbian bar, it was love at first sight. Despite playing hard to get, Melissa couldn’t resist Eden’s charm and persistence. Their whirlwind romance opened new worlds, but Melissa feared her wild heart would destroy their future. Eden refused to let go – she would do anything to prove this electrifying love was built to last.

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