April 18 Edition: 6 Friday Freebies, Top Sapphic Books, Mariette Robertson, and More!

Apr 18, 2025 | Friday Feels Fun

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

In today’s post you’ll find out the top 3 sapphic books with the most clicks this week.

Mariette Robertson is our 5 Random Things author and the facts are fantastic. Bold choice for Fact #5.

Author Jasmin Joachims shares a photo of a dog who’s fiercer than the picture suggests.

There are 6 Friday freebies! Please note, some of the freebies are only free today, April 18, 2025.

Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end of this post for good news about the Colorado Governor.

We’re grateful to Nicole Pyland for sponsoring today’s post. Please check out April.

Before we get to today’s Friday Feels Fun post, it’s time for Guess the Author

Every week, we’ll provide five clues about a sapphic author. This game helps readers get to know their favorite authors while having fun.

Here is today’s clue:

Clue #5: The most recent two characters to be created in my latest release are giant robot ants (they are also two of my faves).

Don’t forget to check out Saturday’s post for the answer to this week’s Guess the Author game!

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

Available through Kindle Unlimited
A Game Of Two Hearts

By Iona Kane

What would you do with a second chance at love?

A cute small town age gap romance. Newly single mum Tess Kennedy returns to the town that saw the end of her rugby career. Team coach Rowan Russell never left, and still carries the guilt of the choices she made over a decade ago. Can they heal old wounds to find a future together?
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Contemporary Romance

Available through Kindle Unlimited

Available as an audiobook at some retailers
In the Long Run

By Haley Cass

Free-spirited and easygoing Taylor Vandenberg left her hometown of Faircombe, Tennessee as soon as she could, and in the twenty-five years since, she has rarely looked back.

She wouldn’t change anything about how her life has turned out – having traveled to nearly every country, never staying anywhere long enough to feel stifled. Very few things can hold her attention back in Faircombe: her sister/best friend, her precocious niece, and perhaps the prospect of riling up Brooke Watson.
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Contemporary Romance

Available through Kobo Plus

Available as an audiobook at some retailers
It’s Always Been You

By Melissa Tereze

Regret is a heavy burden to bear. And twice as hard to let go...

Years ago, Aoife let a once-in-a-lifetime love slip away. Then the woman who broke her heart walks into her bar, and the spark between them rekindles.

Liz’s life imploded when Aoife left. Now, they dance around the hope of starting over. But recapturing their magic could be an impossible dream.
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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 Mariette Robertson.

1. I love science!

2. I used to read Elle magazine a lot.

3. I love vegan products.

4. I currently have a magazine called adventure sports journal in my backpack.

5. I painted my nails black last week.

Have you read The King of Sheeba yet?

Before buying a “free” book, please ensure it’s free in your marketplace. Amazon has a habit of changing the price of permafree titles in stores outside of the US. Please know this it out of the author’s control and we are unable to check prices in all Amazon stores.

Some of the books are only free today, April 18, 2025, so don’t miss out!

Free Books:

Pet of the Week!

Meet Edda the dog

Meet Edda! She may seem like an angel (just look at that super cute bow tie), but she’s also the fiercest dog I‘ve ever had. Sometimes I feel as if she’s herding me like one of the goats her kind was bred to protect in the Himalayas. Submitted by Jasmin Joachims, a sapphic author.

Today’s post is also sponsored by Jolie Dvorak. Please check out The Nightingale and the Rose.

Vote for the Books of the Month

HAVE YOU VOTED IN THE LATEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH POLL?

Voting for March Books of the Month closes on April 30.

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 the Colorado Governor.

Amid growing concerns about the future of marriage equality, Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D), who is openly gay, has signed a bill officially repealing the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.

Although the ban has been unenforceable since the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, the reversal of Roe v. Wade sparked fears that same-sex marriage rights could also be at risk. With this new legislation, Colorado law will continue to safeguard marriage rights for LGBTQ+ couples, regardless of future federal rulings.

Find out more here.

That’s all for today.

Wishing all of you a wonderful Friday!

Miranda & TB

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