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Best Sapphic Character is Hiding a Secret

Mar 25, 2026 | Best of the Best Winners

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It’s time to crown this week’s Best of the Best Winners.

How do we decide on the sapphic books to include in these polls? We value reader input, so we ask them on Patreon to nominate their favorites. It’s easy to follow the account for free. We take those nominations to create a best of the best poll and put it to the readers for a vote.

Nominating and voting is a fantastic way to show your favorite authors some rainbow love.

We’re grateful to Patricia Grayhall for sponsoring today’s post. Please check out Framed.

Before we get to the Best of the Best Winners this week, 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 #3: My first book was published in 2024. I’m a new author, but not young.

Find Clue #1 here.

Find Clue #2 here.

Don’t forget to check out the Best of the Best Poll post tomorrow for Clue #4.

Now for this Week’s Winners

Drum roll please… Below you’ll find the winners for Best Character is Hiding a Secret

Literary / General Fiction

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The Unfinished Line

By Jen Lyon

Behind every finish line lies an untold story

The Unfinished Line unravels a heartachingly beautiful story set amidst the arduous world of elite sports and the unrelenting limelight of Hollywood. Dillon and Kam’s journey explores the power of love, the sacrifices made to achieve success, and the dangers of reaching for perfection.
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Historical Romance

Available through Kobo Plus

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Backwards to Oregon

By Jae

2,000 miles of raging rivers, searing heat, and tender love

“Luke” Hamilton accepted that she would spend her life alone when she chose to live her life disguised as a man. Nora Macauley, who worked in a brothel for years, has lost all illusions about love. But now they find themselves married and on the dangerous journey to Oregon.
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Contemporary Romance

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Ask, Tell

By E.J. Noyes

Where can you turn when you’re caught in a crossfire of war and passion?

Colonel Rebecca Keane is an enigmatic career officer who runs the surgical unit like clockwork. Well liked and respected by those who work with and under her, she walks a fine line to preserve the military’s chain of command while connecting with those under her care and supervision. Sabine knows the Colonel is way off-limits, but can’t help fantasizing about her. Especially when she starts picking up unspoken cues—a stolen glance, a secret smile, an “accidental” brush of hands. Or is it just wishful thinking? After all, Rebecca’s wedding ring shines almost as brightly as her deep blue eyes…
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Today’s post is also sponsored by Alaina Erdell. Please check out Brooke Takes Queen.

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

Miranda and TB

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