As most of us enter our second month of isolation, more than ever in these strange times, we need books and audiobooks to comfort us, give us hope, and keep us company. Here are our recommended lesbian books for April. New releases, a 2019 book, a classic, and an audiobook. Stay safe and enjoy them!
Recommended new releases:
Romance
‘Inked with a Kiss’ by Jennie Davids
Tattoo artist Jamie Winston has social worker Sierra Clark as a client and every time Sierra parks her cute butt in Jamie’s chair they feel there is more than a fleeting attraction. But both women come with… See Corrie’s full review
‘A Roll in the Hay‘ by Lola Keeley
After a relationship breakup which left her single and jobless, veterinarian Tess Robinson moves to a small town in the Scottish countryside. When she meets local landowner Lady Susannah Karlson they don’t get off to a good start. Lady Karlson is a… See Gaby’s full review
‘Don’t Cry for Me’ by Rachel Lacey
Who doesn’t love ice queen lesbian romance books? Eve Marlow has good reasons to protect her heart, and herself in general, and that no-nonsense you-do-what-you-have-to-do quality has come in very handy in her job as a TV personality helping faltering small businesses flourish. Not even the… See Jude’s full review
Romance / Drama
‘Two Hearts Trilogy‘ by Harper Bliss
The story is set in the fictional small town of Donovan Grove where Anna Gunn lives and works. Anna is a loner and her life is carefully planned in a strict routine which is challenged when Zoe Perez arrives from NYC to open a bookstore in town. Zoe is… See Gaby’s full review
Historical Fiction
‘Lucas’ by Elna Holst
Charlotte Lucas, now Mrs. Collins is living the dull life of a parson’s wife just as she wanted. Resigned to a loveless marriage her days are filled with endless dinners at Rosings Park, household chores, correspondence, and minding her poultry. That changes abruptly when she meets… See Corrie’s full review
Debut
‘Out of the Flames’ by Stacy Lynn Miller
This was a very entertaining debut. I’m a big fan of reading and reviewing debut books. I love finding new authors to put on my must-read list. I’ve noticed over the years that there are some publishers that are very good at finding new talent and… See Lex’s full review
Erotica
‘F is for Five Sapphic Tales‘ by Donna Jay
Donna Jay writes BDSM erotica and she writes it well. That’s a given by now. F is for… Five Sapphic Tales is an anthology of five lesbian BDSM erotic short stories (and a bonus), all hot and well-written. I’m not a big reader of short stories, but I… See Jude’s full review
Last Year’s Book you should read
‘Thorn‘ by Anna Burke
Rowan is the daughter of a merchant who unknowingly gives her a cursed rose taken during an ill-fated hunting trip. The rose was in a land of eternal winter inhabited by a mysterious woman called the Huntress. Furious at the merchant for… See Gaby’s full review
Classic Lesfic
‘Painted Moon‘ by Karin Kallmaker
Jackie Frakes is an architectural intern whose life revolves around her boyfriend and her unsatisfying job. When she gets trapped in a mountain storm on her way to visit relatives during Thanksgiving, Jackie is rescued by reclusive artist Leah Beck. As they are… See Gaby’s full review
Audiobook
‘Flavor of the Month’ by Georgia Beers, narrated by Lori Prince
I cannot emphasise enough how an audiobook brings the written words to life by adding an extra layer to the storytelling and highlighting the feelings and emotions created by the author. That’s why it’s so crucial to choose the right narrator for the story so it makes a perfect match. There are some outstanding author/narrator partnerships in lesfic for us audiobook fans to enjoy such as… See Gaby’s full review
