May 22 Edition: 9 Friday Freebies, Top Sapphic Books, Ally McGuire, and More!

May 22, 2026 | 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.

Ally McGuire is our 5 Random Things author and the facts are fantastic. TB agrees with Fact #4.

Anne Hagan, an author, shares a photo of an adorably large pup who is a hero.

There are 9 Friday freebies! Please note, some of the freebies are only free today, May 22, 2026.

Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end of this post for good news about the IHS BookFinder!

T.B. Markinson and Miranda MacLeod sponsored today’s post. Please check out Not Today Satan.

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: Even though I’ve never actually visited France, I’ve set three novels and a novella in 19th century Paris.

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
Before We Knew

By Abigail Taylor

It was never just friendship

Cathleen and Erin shared an unspoken bond—until life pulled them apart. Twenty years later, they reconnect, older and changed, but unable to ignore what’s always been there. As friendship blurs into something deeper, they must decide: play it safe, or risk everything for a love they never had the chance to name.
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Contemporary Romance

Available through Kindle Unlimited
When Love Finds a Way

By Katie Trapp

Two coworkers. Two difficult pasts. Two hearts drawn together.

Matty Crew built her life around sobriety, routine, and never risking the stability she fought to rebuild. When Reese Lloyd returns home to work at the same rehabilitation center, their growing connection threatens the control they both rely on. Now love may be the greatest risk.
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Contemporary Romance

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The Anchor

By Tessa Vidal

The Ice Queen of cable news is about to melt live on the air.

Helena Richards is the ice queen of cable news. Her new executive producer is the woman who broke her heart thirteen years ago. Now Val’s voice is in Helena’s earpiece every night — and the whole country is watching her try not to flinch.
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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 Ally McGuire.

1. I can’t sleep if I don’t put lotion on my feet.

2. I despise cauliflower. Who wants to eat pallid brains?

3. I’ve gotten seasick on a kayak.

4. I hate wearing foot cages. (shoes)

5. I’ve had two 3rd degree sunburns.

Have you read Echoes of the Heart 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, May 22, 2026, so don’t miss out!

Free Books:

Pet of the Week!

Meet Thor the dog

Meet Thor. Thor is a great Pyrenees pup we got just before the holidays. We’re raising him with our goat herd, and even though he’s still a puppy, he’s done his dog job twice saving a young whether from his own bad decision and our barn from what would surely have become a fire. Submitted by Anne Hagan, a sapphic author.

Today’s post is also sponsored by Alyson Root. Please check out Walk With Me.

Vote for the Books of the Month

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Voting for April Books of the Month closes on May 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 the IHS BookFinder

We launched the BookFinder in October of 2022 with 1,000 books in the database. Now there are more than 11,000 books! It’s amazing to have that many sapphic books in our database and TB keeps adding more each day. She’s hoping by May 20, 2027, the website’s 10th birthday, there’ll be 12,500 books in the database. Help cheer TB on!

That’s all for today.

Wishing all of you a wonderful Friday!

Miranda & TB

IHS has big plans to expand our offerings in 2026—more books, exciting new features, and countless ways to help you discover your next favorite sapphic read! Our wish list is ambitious, and the costs add up quickly. If you value what we do and want to see us grow even further, please consider supporting us with a donation. Every contribution makes a difference!