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  • A Nest of Sparrows by Deborah Raney

    A Nest of Sparrows by Deborah Raney

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    A Nest of...
  • The Last Wedding by Samantha Price

    The Last Wedding by Samantha Price

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Cherish Baker is delighted she'll be getting married at the orchard, but her wedding planning is interrupted when she needs to protect her mother from potentially devastating news.Wilma does her best to come to terms with recent changes and hopes the last of her daughters' weddings will bring the family together...
  • The Blessing by Wanda E. Brunstetter

    The Blessing by Wanda E. Brunstetter

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Return to the Troyer farm where, despite stressful changes occurring in their lives, Joel and Heidi once again open their Ohio home up to those seeking to learn about Amish cooking...
  • The Healing Jar by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Rebecca Gallagher

    The Healing Jar by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Rebecca Gallagher

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    What if you have waited to find love only to be rejected when it finally comes?   Lenore Lapp is an Amish schoolteacher in her late twenties still living at home with her parents and grandparents. She thought love had passed her by until she meets Jesse Smucker, a widower with a baby daughter...
  • The Truth About Eve by Jourdyn Kelly

    The Truth About Eve by Jourdyn Kelly

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Eve Sumptor is back. This time she is facing her toughest opponent yet. Herself. After a passionate affair, Eve Sumptor and Lainey Stanton had difficult choices to make. One chose fear, the other gave in to guilt. As the consequences of those decisions begin to come to light, both women must find a new direction...
    Categorized as:
    wlw  lgbtq  children  age-gap  romance  fiction  steamy  anthologies
  • The Preacher's Son by Patricia Johns

    The Preacher's Son by Patricia Johns

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    In this poignant new series, Patricia Johns introduces an Amish family striving to reclaim the promise of love, marriage, and community . . . The Amish residents of Bountiful, Pennsylvania, are stunned when preacher Abe Yoder is imprisoned for fraud. For Abe’s son, Isaiah, the news cuts doubly deep. His daet’s misdeeds have cost Isaiah his family’s land and their good name...
  • My Facebook Boyfriend... For Real!!? by Anne Bernadette Castueras

    My Facebook Boyfriend... For Real!!? by Anne Bernadette Castueras

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Ikaw na lang ang NBSB sa barkada? Bakit di mo subukang gumawa ng iyong Facebook Boyfriend? Makakapagpalit ka pa ng status mo from single into relationship, oh di ba? Pero pa'no kung ang ginamit mong picture ng FBBF mo ay mabuking ka?Sa Facebook 'di lang friends ang makikita dahil pati ang lalaking mamahalin mo - dito mo lang mase-search! Ito ang istoryang pupunan ang BORING na araw ninyo sa...
  • A Kingsbury Collection: Where Yesterday Lives / When Joy Came to Stay / On Every Side by Karen Kingsbury

    A Kingsbury Collection: Where Yesterday Lives / When Joy Came to Stay / On Every Side by Karen Kingsbury

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Three Page-Turning Novels in One Volume! Where Yesterday Lives Ellen Barrett is a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist with an uncertain marriage, a forgotten faith, and haunting memories of her picturesque hometown and the love she left behind. The eldest of five siblings, she longs for the time, long ago, when they were a happy family...
  • The Hope We Share by Juliette Duncan

    The Hope We Share by Juliette Duncan

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Can the Master Potter work in Rachel and Andrew’s hearts and give them a second chance at love? Rachel Jennings’ unwillingness to forgive God for her twin sister’s death when they were twelve has made her bitter and rebellious. Now, approaching thirty, Rachel flees an unhealthy relationship and heads north with her son, Joshua...
  • Making Rounds by J.A. Armstrong

    Making Rounds by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Raising three children ensures life is never dull for Dr. Brooke Campbell and her wife Tess. Striking the right balance while managing hectic schedules and competing priorities is no simple task. Twins, David and Danielle, are about to turn thirteen. The little baby they were so excited to welcome is quickly becoming a toddler...
    Categorized as:
    wlw  family  lgbtq  lesbian-mc  fiction  book  adult  romance
  • A Time to Care by Juliette Duncan

    A Time to Care by Juliette Duncan

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    They’ve tied the knot, but will their love last the distance? Wendy didn’t expect to find love again after losing her beloved husband of over 30 years to a heart attack, but after being swept off her feet by a silver-haired Texan cowboy she met in a Dublin hotel, their relationship bloomed, and she agreed to marry him...
  • Ensnared in Her Symphony by Jolie Dvorak

    Ensnared in Her Symphony by Jolie Dvorak

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Maestro Virve Vintinen is at the very top of her game. She’s the principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – the classical music world is hers to rule and she does so in style. She has a reputation, sure. She’s been known to make entire brass sections cry with one raised brow. She’s reduced the harshest music critics to tears of rapture...
    Categorized as:
    wlw  age-gap  lgbtq  family  romance  grumpy-mc  lesbian-mc  steamy
  • Maverick by Max Ellendale

    Maverick by Max Ellendale

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Renowned doctor, Lauren Lewis, purchases an old Victorian home after the loss of her former residence and channels her energy into restoring the new property. When a wandering antique restorer shows up to take on the job, together, they uncover the secrets the house harbored for a century...
    Categorized as:
    wlw  lgbtq  romance  fiction  book  adult
  • Forever and A Day: a Those Who Wait story by Haley Cass

    Forever and A Day: a Those Who Wait story by Haley Cass

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Good things come to those who wait and now Sutton Spencer and Charlotte Thompson get to reap the benefits. They spent months circling around admitting their feelings, but the time for denying their love is over.As the world watches, their lives never stop growing. The only thing that's for certain is that through every hurdle that comes their way, they'll face it together...
    Categorized as:
    children  family  lgbtq  politics  wlw  adult  audiobook  book
  • 32 Rowan Blvd by Kelsey Kingsley

    32 Rowan Blvd by Kelsey Kingsley

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Get married.Buy a house.Have a baby.That's every girl's dream, isn't it? Well, maybe not every girl, but for Christy Bush, it was.So, when her boyfriend realized he didn't want any of those things, the obvious answer was to set him free and find a man who did...
  • Courting Emily by Amy Lillard

    Courting Emily by Amy Lillard

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Return to Wells Landing, the close-knit Amish community in Oklahoma, where a hopeful young woman struggles to find true love while staying true to her faith. . . Emily Ebersol is the bishop's daughter, and everyone--including Emily--assumes she'll marry a faithful Amish man and live out her days within the community...
  • Renovations by J.A. Armstrong

    Renovations by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Governor Candace Reid has been in office for just over a month and things have only begun to get interesting. While Candace traverses the state, her wife Jameson traverses the sometimes challenging ground of caring for their three-year-old grandson, Spencer. Life is anything but routine for Candace and Jameson...
    Categorized as:
    age-gap  family  lgbtq  politician  politics  wlw  adult  anthologies
  • Jeb's Wife by Patricia Johns

    Jeb's Wife by Patricia Johns

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Patricia Johns’ sensitive storytelling brings depth and heart to this tender story of second chances, as an Amish woman embarks on marriage with the gruff farmer next door . . .   Once, Leah Riehl prayed for a husband. The man she loved chose another, wanting the children that Leah can’t provide...
  • Road Blocks by J.A. Armstrong

    Road Blocks by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Life for Candace and Jameson Reid is never boring. A budget fight with the New York State Legislature, a potential serial killer on the loose, four children, three grandchildren, and an upcoming wedding could test the patience of a saint. That is the typical organized chaos in Candace and Jameson’s life...
  • Best Practice by J.A. Armstrong

    Best Practice by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Best Practice is the fifth installment of the best-selling Special Delivery series. The twins are eleven, Ethan is a curious seven-month-old, Rachel is forced to take a trip and leave Eli in the care of her best friends, and Tess's parents are due for a visit. Unexpected news from Tess's father will force her to confront old fears and long held resentments...
    Categorized as:
    children  family  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  fiction  humor
  • Chasing Bailey: A Lake Harriet Novel by Deanna Lynn Sletten

    Chasing Bailey: A Lake Harriet Novel by Deanna Lynn Sletten

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    In the charming Lake Harriet neighborhood where we first met Kristen, Ryan, and their dog Sam in Walking Sam, two people are struggling to put their lives back together with the help of a rambunctious dog named Bailey.Lisa Evan’s life has been in turmoil since her husband, Andrew, left her nine months earlier...
    Categorized as:
    family  religion  spirituality  romance  fiction  female-mc  epic  book
  • Spindrift by Anna Burke

    Spindrift by Anna Burke

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Can a hot summer fling mend the hearts of two broken women?Morgan Donovan had everything she ever wanted: a dream job as a large animal veterinarian, awesome friends, and a loving and supportive fiancée. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancée dumps her after realizing that Morgan’s job will always come first...
    Categorized as:
    family  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  contemporary  drama  fiction
  • Solid Foundation by J.A. Armstrong

    Solid Foundation by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Life is never simple in the world of politics. The pressure is on Senator Candace Fletcher to make a run for the governorship of New York State. Everyone seems convinced it's the right move for the affable senator. Everyone that is, except Candace. Life took an unexpected turn for the senator when she met and fell in love with Jameson Reid...
    Categorized as:
    age-gap  family  lgbtq  politician  politics  wlw  adult  anthologies
  • New Additions by J.A. Armstrong

    New Additions by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Life is never dull for Senator Candace Reid and her wife Jameson. Senator Reid’s campaign for governor of New York is drawing to a close. Candace and Jameson are looking forward to welcoming the newest addition to their family. But life, like politics is unpredictable. With the election only weeks away, Candace and Jameson find themselves faced with unexpected and unimaginable loss...
  • Pioneer Dream by Ramona Flightner

    Pioneer Dream by Ramona Flightner

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Immerse Yourself In 1860’s Frontier Montana with the O’Rourke Family! Sensible Kevin O’Rourke does not believe in ghosts, in love at first sight, or in the happily-ever-after type of love. Instead, he is convinced only hard work, dedication to family, and self-sacrifice will bring contentment...
    Categorized as:
    family  religion  spirituality  wlw  adult  book  fiction  historical
  • Scarlett Fever by Claire Highton-Stevenson

    Scarlett Fever by Claire Highton-Stevenson

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    On a girl's night out with her friends; fifty-something, divorced, and really not looking for any attention, Claudia Maddox is somewhat surprised when girls' night takes on a whole new meaning. Ending up in bed with a woman twenty years her junior, hadn’t been the plan, but it was a night she certainly wouldn’t forget. Scarlett was sexy, and fun and knew just what she was doing...
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  family  age-gap  children  romance  contemporary  humor
  • Cigar Club by J.A. Armstrong

    Cigar Club by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Fallon Foster is Whiskey Springs' self-proclaimed token lesbian. She isn't a token any longer. After her year-long affair with best friend, Andi Maguire ends, Fallon hopes to earn the trust and win the heart of the town's newest resident, Riley Main. Ghosts from the past still haunt Fallon and Riley. Informed by loss and betrayal, the pair endeavors to find their way to each other...
    Categorized as:
    wlw  lgbtq  age-gap  children  family  romance  fiction  audiobook
  • First Lady by Blayne Cooper, T. Novan

    First Lady by Blayne Cooper, T. Novan

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The egarley-awaited sequel to their thirteen-month best seller, Madam President. Planning a wedding is never easy. However. most brides don't face the challenges that Lauren Strayer does. Her beloved comes with a ready-made family, something the biographer never imagined for herself...
  • Loving Tessa by Rachel Hanna

    Loving Tessa by Rachel Hanna

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Love Sweet, Contemporary Romance With Lots of Drama? Meet Aaron Parker, The Youngest of the Parker Family in January Cove In book 2 of the January Cove series, we meet one of the Parker brothers, Aaron. The youngest of the five Parker children, Aaron was all set to marry his girlfriend of three years until she broke his heart by cheating on him...
  • Coming Home by K.J .

    Coming Home by K.J .

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    What would happen if your regular, ordinary, safe, everyday existence suddenly became…not any of those things? When Samantha Markson, Ordinary Person, is thrust into the life of Abigail Taylor, Not At All Ordinary Person, it proves to be an experience like she’s never had before...
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  family  romance  audiobook  fiction  book  adult
  • Election Day by J.A. Armstrong

    Election Day by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Running a presidential campaign might seem the craziest thing in the world to most people. Candace Reid is not most people. The affable Governor of New York is used to controlled chaos...
  • Me and You and Daisies by Lily R. Mason

    Me and You and Daisies by Lily R. Mason

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Maybe 'happily ever afters' don't exist. Maybe they're fragmented and sprinkled throughout our lives to remind us to keep moving forward. Maybe, if we look from the right angle and maneuver the pieces just so, they become a masterpiece we keep adding to until the day we die...
    Categorized as:
    children  family  lgbtq  politics  wlw  book  drama  fiction
  • Always Us by Stephanie Rose

    Always Us by Stephanie Rose

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    **ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED WITH THE HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS ANTHOLOGY**After seven years of marriage, Lucas and Samantha are still crazy, head over heels in love. But happily ever after is now overrun by a teenager in a hurry to grow up, and a toddler demanding everyone’s full attention...
  • Out: The Complete Collection by Cara Dee

    Out: The Complete Collection by Cara Dee

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Comedy Romance | Coming Out Story | Age Difference In this 150,000-word complete collection, Zach and Henry bare it all. You’ll get wild Los Angeles nights, the overwhelming emotional roller coaster of discovering yourself, plans gone awry, adventures, laugh-out-loud moments, and sizzling romance. I had two things on my list when I arrived in Los Angeles...
  • Two Hearts Forever by Harper Bliss

    Two Hearts Forever by Harper Bliss

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After overcoming their difficulties in Two Hearts Together, Anna and Zoe are nurturing their relationship, letting it grow slowly but surely. When a surprise visitor shows up in Donovan Grove, things threaten to go off course...
    Categorized as:
    family  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  fiction  romance
  • Crazy for You: A Single Mom Small Town Romance by Lea Coll

    Crazy for You: A Single Mom Small Town Romance by Lea Coll

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Renovating a bed and breakfast may build more than they imagined.... NolanNo relationships. No flings with single moms. Nothing that gets me tied down--or worse yet--heartbroken. My brother suffered through pain and heartbreak, and I'm not about to follow in those footsteps. When you get too close, you get hurt. No thanks, I'm out...
  • What Happened After...: Celebrities Series Finale by Nicole Pyland

    What Happened After...: Celebrities Series Finale by Nicole Pyland

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Here’s a glimpse into the lives of the ladies of the Celebrities Series. Find out what’s been going on with Dani & Peyton, Kenzie & Lennox, Maddox & Avery, and Jessica & Venice. Epilogues are nice, but they’re a snapshot in time. Maybe it’s a year after the end of the book, or even just a few months. Maybe there’s a wedding. Maybe a character announces she’s pregnant...
  • What to Bring to Your Ex-Girlfriend's Wedding: A Cornwall Lesbian Romance by Sabrina Kane

    What to Bring to Your Ex-Girlfriend's Wedding: A Cornwall Lesbian Romance by Sabrina Kane

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The past five months have been terrible for bookshop owner Darcie Spencer…Her American girlfriend, Jeannette, went to New York to visit her family…and fell in love with another woman.Now that some time has passed, Darcie is beginning to heal, until one day the post arrives at her home, containing an unpleasant surprise: an invitation to Jeannette’s wedding in nearby Newquay, Cornwall...
  • Coming Out by Jourdyn Kelly

    Coming Out by Jourdyn Kelly

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Ellie Montgomery had a secret. Beyond being a mother, a best friend, and a baker of incredible desserts, there was something deeper in her soul that she had been forced to deny. Something she had never planned on revealing. Not even to those closest to her. Then SHE walked into Ellie's Diner and everything changed. Dr. Hunter Vale was burnt out...
    Categorized as:
    wlw  lgbtq  children  age-gap  romance  medical  abuse  audiobook
  • Hot off the Press: A Branded Hearts Romance by K.E. Morrison

    Hot off the Press: A Branded Hearts Romance by K.E. Morrison

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    When Great Britain has an unexpected General Election, political journalist Jenna Edwards is excited to go on the campaign trail. That is until she’s assigned to cover the Green Party and their attempt to win more than one paltry seat in Parliament. Disappointed, Jenna resigns herself to weeks of reporting on tree-hugging, plant-based diets, and renewable energies...
    Categorized as:
    age-gap  wlw  children  lgbtq  romance  fiction  lesbian-mc  breakup
  • Cupid is a Cat by Lise Gold

    Cupid is a Cat by Lise Gold

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    American born project manager Nora Bloom enjoys her life in London, but love hasn’t been easy. To stop herself from thinking about her ex for a night, she signs up for a speed-dating event. Not looking for anything other than distraction, she’s surprised when she meets an Israeli woman who leaves a lasting impression on her...
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  religion  spirituality  romance  fiction  lesbian-mc  humor
  • Independence Day by J.A. Armstrong

    Independence Day by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After the death of her vice president, President Candace Reid thinks nothing can surprise her. But does anyone learn to expect the unexpected? Emerging threats from abroad have narrowed Candace’s circle of trust. At the suggestion of her National Security Advisor Joshua Tate, Candace reluctantly moves to bring her longtime friend and ally Alex Toles into her administration...
    Categorized as:
    wlw  politics  lgbtq  family  age-gap  lesbian-mc  fiction  anthologies
  • Lucky Yellow Shoes by Jae

    Lucky Yellow Shoes by Jae

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Denny is planning to propose to Eliza on Christmas Day, but she needs some help finding the perfect ring...
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  family  age-gap  romance  lesbian-mc  fiction  anthologies
  • Late Arrivals by J.A. Armstrong

    Late Arrivals by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The Campbell-Sinclair clan is back in Late Arrivals. Dr. Brooke Campbell and her wife Tess are about to discover that growing a family is an adventure unlike any other. After the sadness of a miscarriage, Brooke and Tess are finally awaiting a new addition to their family...
    Categorized as:
    children  family  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  fiction  humor
  • Campaign Trail by J.A. Armstrong

    Campaign Trail by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Governor Candace Reid is embarking on an adventure few ever have the courage to take. She's launched her campaign to become the first lesbian to receive the Democratic nomination for president. It's only the beginning and already Candace faces criticism from multiple corners...
    Categorized as:
    age-gap  children  family  lgbtq  politician  politics  wlw  adult
  • His Hush-Hush Baby by Holly Rayner

    His Hush-Hush Baby by Holly Rayner

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    "Billionaire, charmer, hottie... crook?By the time I found out, I was already pregnantNow I’ve got to keep my feelings a secret, along with my baby!"Diane Johansen has enough on her plate without worrying about finding a guy. As a professional artist whose work leaves her with little time for anything else, all thoughts of pursuing a love besides art seem far away...
  • Champagne Kisses by M.J. Duncan

    Champagne Kisses by M.J. Duncan

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Flying solo at a wedding is the absolute last way Aubrey Gill wants to ring in the new year, so when she rolls into Whistler for the event, it’s with one goal in mind—survive the weekend. The Fates have other plans for her, however, as Beau Demers crashes into her life the moment she arrives...
    Categorized as:
    age-gap  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  lesbian-mc
  • Falling for You by Rachel Hanna

    Falling for You by Rachel Hanna

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Jackson Parker is the eldest of the Parker kids in January Cove, a coastal Georgia town. He spent his teens and ear lie twenties taking care of his four younger siblings after losing his father as a young boy. Saddled with responsibility from a young age, he takes his first opportunity to hit the big city as a business man...
  • Journey's End by A.E. Radley

    Journey's End by A.E. Radley

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Newly-retired Olivia Lewis is throwing herself into married life and aiming to be a domestic goddess before the first week is over. In a reversal of roles, Emily finds herself commuting from New York to London every week in order to realise her dreams of becoming a professional scriptwriter...
    Categorized as:
    age-gap  family  lgbtq  wlw  adult  audiobook  book  contemporary
  • The Life We Have by Kelsey Kingsley

    The Life We Have by Kelsey Kingsley

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    After the untimely death of his single mother, Greyson found himself orphaned at fifteen. That is, until the discovery of his father, Sebastian - a world renown drummer in a famous rock band. Overnight, Greyson's world had been turned upside down, taking him from rags to riches. And now, six years later, Greyson's only goal is to follow in his dad's footsteps...
    Categorized as:
    age-gap  family  lgbtq  religion  spirituality  adult  angst  book
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