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As the year comes to a close, we have one burning question for book lovers everywhere: What were your top 5 sapphic reads of 2025?
Luckily our readers like to share! We look forward to passing along these recommendations to you daily into the new year.
It’s not too late to submit your own top reads and get in on the fun. Click here for the form. Our only rules are that authors may not submit their own books and your list needs to be new-to-you books that were read (not necessarily published) in 2025.
Here are Eve’s top sapphic reads of 2025:
1. The Unfinished Line by Jen Lyon
This stunning story gives amazing insight into the unrelenting world of extreme sports and the sacrifices these two women have to make. This wonderful love story highlights these sacrifice’s when Olympic history and Hollywood collide
Jen is an avid lover of sports giving her a unique insight into these worlds.
2. Heart of Duty by Natalie Debrabandere
Having returned from 3 years in the front lines as a journalist in the middle east Lia takes a job as a police reporter and meets Quinn an ex-army police officer. They understand their adventurous pasts but tell themselves that a true relationship can never be ……but love…..if real will find a way!!
Natalie writes about strong, grounded women who live, love, and thrive in adventurous worlds.
3. Snowbound by Cari Hunter
Taken hostage and seriously injured time is running out for Sam, but Kate volunteers to walk into the situation to save a life but ultimately can love save them both?
Cari is a full time para-medic, which perhaps allows her to write these amazing mystery stories
4. What Really Matters by Rita Potter
September 11 changed many people’s lives. This sensitive story shows how the lives of 4 women were changed for ever and to never take life for granted.
Rita does not shy away from stories that are set in challenging and difficult circumstances
5. Shaken to the Core by Jae
1906 San Francisco earthquake sets the backdrop for this is an action packed historical romance. Kate an only child of wealthy parents and Giuliana a Sicilian immigrant, they become friends and so much more, which highlights that social status knows no bounds when it comes to love
Jae writes across the genres to gives us authentic wide-ranging and heart-warming stories
