December 19 Edition: 6 Friday Freebies, Top Sapphic Books, Sally Brooks, and More!

Dec 19, 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.

Sally Brooks is our 5 Random Things author and the facts are fantastic. TB strongly disagrees with Fact #1.

Author Erin Wade shares a photo of a sweet dog!

There are 6 Friday freebies! Please note, some of the freebies are only free today, December 19, 2025.

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

We’re grateful to Hildred Billings for sponsoring today’s post. Please check out Decking the Halls.

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: I love cats. I got my first cat when I was 6 or 7 years old and named her Special, because apparently when I was told I should choose a special name for her, I took it very literally.

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

Available as an audiobook at some retailers
Holme for the Holidays

By Miranda MacLeod

A charming and funny romance that will fill your heart with holiday cheer!

A year ago, their lives fell apart. Can a bit of Christmas magic help them build a new life together?
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Contemporary Romance

Available through Kindle Unlimited
The Wisdom of Bug

By Alyson Root

A grumpy CEO. A sunshine rescue owner. One meddling dog determined to play matchmaker.

Evelyn Crawford is having the worst Christmas ever—new CEO, hostile board, cheating girlfriend—until a scruffy rescue dog named Bug invades her London office and refuses to leave.

Now updated in a fully revised and expanded Second Edition — with new chapters, fresh scenes, and a brand-new festive cover.
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Contemporary Romance

Available through Kindle Unlimited
‘Tis the Season

By L Dreamer

Love is rooted in understanding in this opposites attract sapphic Christmas Novella

At Dirty Hands Farm, Bridgette Faul has built a life from the trimmings of her past—helping others find purpose after prison. When up and coming prosecutor Olivia Predmore crosses her path, neither expects the spark that follows.
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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 Sally Brooks.

1. I take a cold shower every morning. Yes, really. It is a great way to start the day!

2. My wife and I were introduced initially by the lovely Clare Lydon – she’s a real life match-maker!

3. I used to be a journalist and have written for the Guardian and the New Statesman.

4. I was in an educational schools programme called Growing Up Gay when I was in my early 20s.

5. There is nothing I won’t do for a good strong cup of tea.

Have you read Fighting Feelings (and a Christmas truce) 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, December 19, 2025, so don’t miss out!

Free Books:

Pet of the Week!

Meet Bandy the dog

Meet Bandy! This is Bandy. He is fourteen years old and the sweetest baby ever. He is my constant companion. When I first got him I thought he was blind because he followed me everywhere with his nose touching my calf. He still does. Submitted by Erin Wade, a sapphic author.

Today’s post is also sponsored by J.C. Rycroft. Please check out The Fires of Longest Night.

Vote for the Books of the Month

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Voting for November Books of the Month closes on December 31.

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 bike racks.

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, has unveiled 11 Pride-themed bike racks to replace the rainbow crosswalks Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) forced officials to remove.

The mayor, Ken Welch (D), said the bike racks are “a vibrant way to honor the Pride street murals that were removed earlier this year due to state requirements.”

Read about it here.

That’s all for today.

Wishing all of you a wonderful Friday!

Miranda & TB

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