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  • Cruising Cowboys: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan

    Cruising Cowboys: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
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    Categorized as:
    family  humor  cozy  friendship  killer
  • New Beginnings at the Old Bakehouse by Christie Barlow

    New Beginnings at the Old Bakehouse by Christie Barlow

    Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Love Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter what‘A letter, a death, and a baby girl whose name will begin with “L”…’When Heartcross’ resident clairvoyant tells Molly McKendrick to expect a whole lot of scandal and upset to blow in with the approaching winter storm, Molly doesn’t know what to think...
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    family  humor  adult  book  fiction  holidays
  • Men of Inked Series by Chelle Bliss

    Men of Inked Series by Chelle Bliss

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The Gallo Siblings never believed in a happily ever after for themselves, despite the example of their parents, Sal and Maria (see prequel, 'The Gallos').One by one the siblings are each consumed by a love so grand it alters their reality. Unwilling to let go, they fall hopelessly in love and hold on tight. Each story involves different main characters...
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    family  humor  adult  book  epic  fiction
  • The Bad Seed Goes to the Library by Jory John

    The Bad Seed Goes to the Library by Jory John

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The Bad Seed borrows an awesome book from the library in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald!The Bad Seed is in a good mood...for once. That’s because there’s a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed reads, and reads, until the book can’t be read anymore...
  • The Hidden Secrets of Bumblebee Cottage by Christie Barlow

    The Hidden Secrets of Bumblebee Cottage by Christie Barlow

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Love Heart Lane – where friends are there for you no matter what A new start…When Jinny Birdwhistle is pushed over the edge one time too many times and quits her job as a tabloid journalist, an impromptu – and rather unconventional – job search leads her to a new house, car, and career making honey and chutney in the small Scottish village of Heartcross...
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    family  humor  adult  book  fiction  holidays
  • The Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum  (Sesame Street)  (Pictureback (R)) by Norman Stiles, Daniel Wilcox

    The Everything in the Whole Wide World Museum (Sesame Street) (Pictureback (R)) by Norman Stiles, Daniel Wilcox

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Illustrations in color. The fuzzy Sesame Street puppet tours The Small Hall, The Carrot Room, and other unusual exhibits in a unique museum...
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    family  humor  children  children-books  classics  fiction
  • A Woman Complete by T.B. Markinson

    A Woman Complete by T.B. Markinson

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Lizzie is starting to figure out life, right when fate decides to destroy every facet of her world. After the birth of her son and adopting a daughter, Lizzie learns her latest book deal is toast. But that’s not all. External forces are out to ruin Lizzie’s career and reputation, threatening her ability to support and protect her wife and four children...
    Categorized as:
    humor  lgbtq  wlw  adult  audiobook  book  fiction  lesbian-mc
  • State of the Union by J.A. Armstrong

    State of the Union by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
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    Categorized as:
    family  lgbtq  wlw  age-gap  fiction  politics
  • 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...
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    wlw  family  lgbtq  lesbian-mc  fiction  book  adult  romance
  • A Woman Unhinged by T.B. Markinson

    A Woman Unhinged by T.B. Markinson

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Lizzie Petrie thought she’d gotten her life under control, but everything seems to be unravelling right before her eyes.As COVID-19 starts to recede, Lizzie has new battles to fight in epic Lizzie fashion...
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  humor  mlm  comedy  forced-proximity  fiction  book
  • 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...
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    wlw  lgbtq  romance  fiction  book  adult
  • 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:
    family  humor  lgbtq  wlw  adult  age-gap  anthologies  fiction
  • 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:
    family  humor  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  children  fiction
  • Family Secrets at the Inglenook Inn by Helen Rolfe

    Family Secrets at the Inglenook Inn by Helen Rolfe

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
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  • 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
  • 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...
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    lgbtq  wlw  family  romance  audiobook  fiction  book  adult
  • If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul

    If Animals Kissed Good Night by Ann Whitford Paul

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    If animals kissedlike we kiss good night,Giraffe and his calfwould stretch their necks highand kiss just beneaththe top of the sky. In a cozy bedtime chat with her mom, a young girl wonders how animal families might say good night. Would Wolf and his pup “kiss and then HOWL”? Would Bear and her cub “kiss and then GROWL”? But what about Sloth and her baby? They move soooo slooowwwww . .
    Categorized as:
    family  humor  children-books  animals  fiction  children
  • Main Dish by J.A. Armstrong

    Main Dish by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Six months have passed since Carrie Maynard walked into D&B’s Steakhouse and collided with its owner, Devon Brine. Life has been a mixture of sweet, savory, and sour. While both women deal with the realities of owning a business, Carrie finds herself playing the role of parent to her four-year-old goddaughter, CJ...
    Categorized as:
    humor  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  comedy  fiction  romance
  • Sweet Things by J.A. Armstrong

    Sweet Things by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Carrie Maynard’s life changed the day she walked into Devon Brine’s restaurant. It’s about to change again in ways she would never have imagined. On the heels of a romantic proposal, Carrie and Devon are about to embark on the greatest adventure of their lives—attempting to create a family. Families come in many shapes and sizes...
    Categorized as:
    family  lgbtq  wlw  adult  anthologies  fiction
  • 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
  • Perfect Pairings by J.A. Armstrong

    Perfect Pairings by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    After a tumultuous two years, the death of her best friend, Dar, and the decision to sell her company, Carrie Maynard’s life has finally hit its stride. She’s married to the love of her life, Devon Brine and expecting their first baby. Devon and Carrie’s family might seem unusual to some people. They share custody of Dar’s daughter, CJ with CJ’s father, Tom...
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    lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  fiction  slow-burn
  • A Conflicted Woman by T.B. Markinson

    A Conflicted Woman by T.B. Markinson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Just when she least expects it, Lizzie's harmonious life starts to unravel.With the twins turning one and the start of a new semester, Lizzie should be in the mood to celebrate, but the last person she wants to see makes a sudden reappearance in her life.To complicate matters more, Lizzie's wife, who is usually the rock in the Petrie household, is navigating her own crisis...
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    lgbtq  wlw  humor  fiction  lesbian-mc  slow-burn  bisexuality  book
  • A Woman Loved by T.B. Markinson

    A Woman Loved by T.B. Markinson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The holiday season can be a crazy time for a normal family--and Lizzie's family is anything but normal. While Lizzie's wife is determined to plan the perfect Christmas party, every guest seems intent on wrecking the festivities. And one in particular is out to destroy the entire Petrie clan...
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    wlw  humor  lgbtq  family  fiction  lesbian-mc  audiobook  slow-burn
  • Forbidden Formula by Erica Lee

    Forbidden Formula by Erica Lee

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Hannah Kilpatrick wasn’t looking for more than a one night stand, but she can’t seem to shake the one from New Year’s Eve. Ever since she left Cecelia Webster’s bed, she regretted not getting her number. She knew it could never work anyway since she lied about her age to get into her bed, but she still couldn’t help but wonder about her...
    Categorized as:
    wlw  lgbtq  age-gap  fiction  book  adult
  • Capturing Happiness by Erica Lee

    Capturing Happiness by Erica Lee

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
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    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  romantic-love  fiction
  • Visions of Home by Erica Lee

    Visions of Home by Erica Lee

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
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    Categorized as:
    wlw  lgbtq
  • Perfectly Imperfect by Erica Lee

    Perfectly Imperfect by Erica Lee

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
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    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw
  • The Case of the Brokenhearted Bartender by Tiffany Reisz

    The Case of the Brokenhearted Bartender by Tiffany Reisz

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Welcome to the private files of Nora Sutherlin, The Mistress.Kingsley Edge, owner of the 8th Circle BDSM club, has ordered her to compose client profiles so the other Dominatrixes in his employ can learn from her expert erotic encounters. She’s the best Dominatrix at the club and her clients always leave satisfied..
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  humor  steamy
  • Domestic Policy by J.A. Armstrong

    Domestic Policy by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Managing an ever-growing family has taught President Candace Reid to expect the unexpected. Nothing could prepare her for what she’s about to face.Away from their home in New York, Candace and Jameson find that creating a sense of home in the White House is no simple task...
  • 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...
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    lgbtq  wlw  family  romance  lesbian-mc  age-gap  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:
    family  humor  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  children  fiction
  • All I Ever Wanted by Alexa Land

    All I Ever Wanted by Alexa Land

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    I’ve been given this amazing gift: a second chance. I have to get it right this time. Because Cole Ealy is all I ever wanted, and this is our last shot at forever. River and Cole met, and fell in love, and then it all went horribly wrong. A year has passed, but River can’t move on...
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    family  humor  lgbtq  book  contemporary  fiction  mlm  young-adult
  • Extreme Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean

    Extreme Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    If you ask them, Dave and Morley's friends will tell you that no matter how long you've known people, they can still surprise you. After all, no one expects to see a grown man dive into the trunk of his car to chase a rat...
    Categorized as:
    humor  family  fiction  comedy  anthologies
  • Bunny Double, We're in Trouble! by Dan Gutman

    Bunny Double, We're in Trouble! by Dan Gutman

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring all-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more.Hip hop hooray! It's Easter! And this year, Mayor Hubble is hosting an Easter egg roll and a special egg hunt at the mayor's mansion...
  • Oh, Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds! by Dan Gutman

    Oh, Valentine, We've Lost Our Minds! by Dan Gutman

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A.J. and the gang from My Weird School star in this series of after-school, holiday-themed chapter books featuring all-new hilarious stories and thirty-two pages of games, puzzles, and more.It's the week of Valentine's Day, and A.J.'s class is getting a foreign exchange student! His name is Pierre, and he's from France. But what happens when Pierre challenges A.J...
  • KELABU by Nadia Khan

    KELABU by Nadia Khan

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Senang kalau hidup dalam dunia hitam putih.Baik-buruk, betul-salah, cinta-benci,lelaki-perempuan.Apa jadi pada yang tengah-tengah?Apa jadi pada orang-orang macam aku?Bila Jun datang pada aku, menawarkan posisi sebagai 'boyfriend kontrak', aku tak tolak...
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    lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  fiction  romance
  • What Reggie Did on the Weekend: Seriously! by Lee M. Winter

    What Reggie Did on the Weekend: Seriously! by Lee M. Winter

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    On the weekend, I looked for a new book. I always read the description first because, you know, I won't read just any old thing. So I read the description for this book and thought it looked okay, so then I read the online sample and laughed so hard that a little bit of pee came out. Okay, a lot of pee came out...
  • Mules of Love  (American Poets Continuum) by Ellen Bass

    Mules of Love (American Poets Continuum) by Ellen Bass

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Balancing heart-intelligent intimacy and surprising humor, the poems in Ellen Bass's Mules of Love illuminate the essential dynamics of our lives: family, community, sexual love, joy, loss, religion and death. The poems also explore the darker aspects of humanity-personal, cultural, historical and environmental violence-all of which are handled with compassion and grace...
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  contemporary  fiction
  • Kai's Aftermath by K. Elle Collier

    Kai's Aftermath by K. Elle Collier

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Kai, Todd and Alana are back in this sequel to My Man’s Best Friend, which ended with Kai's surprise pregnancy.  Kai’s Aftermath picks up with Kai relocating to New York City with hopes of putting her life back together as she awaits the birth of her child...
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    lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Casting Call by J.A. Armstrong

    Casting Call by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Three years passes quickly in the limelight. Writer Addison Blake, and her wife actress Emma Bronson, have weathered more than one storm together. The popular television show that the two helped create called OFF SCREEN continues to draw audiences, making the couple a hot commodity. But, something is missing for Emma...
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    family  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  celebrity  contemporary  fiction
  • Love's Journey: Book Four in the Somerville Series (Featuring Lex & Amanda) by Carrie L. Carr

    Love's Journey: Book Four in the Somerville Series (Featuring Lex & Amanda) by Carrie L. Carr

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Although Amanda Cauble has forgiven her father, she still must come to terms with the actions of her mother, Elizabeth, who is in hiding after Amanda nearly died from the poisoning meant for her lover. Lexington Walters is fighting her own battles, as her father returns from the rodeo circuit with a secret that nearly destroys Lex...
    Categorized as:
    family  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  fiction  lesbian-mc  suspense
  • Tilly by Patricia Dixon

    Tilly by Patricia Dixon

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    How many people out there have said ‘I do’ for all the wrong reasons? Tiffany Parker is about to say just that in precisely fourteen days time, and instead of flying to France for the wedding of her dreams, she is about to star in her own private nightmare. Freda has spent a year planning her daughter’s perfect wedding and now it is finally on the horizon, nothing will be allowed to spoil it...
    Categorized as:
    family  humor  adult  book  female-mc  fiction
  • Intermission by J.A. Armstrong

    Intermission by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Addison Blake and Emma Bronson are headed away from the bright lights of Hollywood for the holidays. Emma is eager to take a step back and spend time with her family. The stress and demands of a television production have left Emma feeling fatigued and missing the quiet months she and Addison had spent after their daughter’s birth. Addison is battling her own demons...
  • The Other Side of Christmas by Sharon Booth

    The Other Side of Christmas by Sharon Booth

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    A festive feel-good novella. Katy’s driving home for Christmas – except an empty, cold caravan hardly seems like home, and it’s not feeling much like Christmas. It wasn’t supposed to be like this: a few months ago she had her dream cottage, a loving fiance, and big plans for a perfect wedding...
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    lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  fiction
  • Waiting in the Wings by J.A. Armstrong

    Waiting in the Wings by J.A. Armstrong

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Life after the highs and lows of creating the hit television show OFF SCREEN has fallen into a comfortable routine for Addison Blake and Emma Bronson. Planning their future and spending time with their toddler consumes their days. But, sometimes to appreciate the present and embrace the future, you have to face the ghosts of the past. Addison has been approached about rebooting the popular show...
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    family  lgbtq  wlw  adult  book  celebrity  fiction  romance
  • The Hangover by Emma Nichols

    The Hangover by Emma Nichols

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Eva continues to self-destruct, and Rosa faces the very real possibility of losing the woman she loves...
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  adult  angst  book  fiction
  • The Finish Line by Erica Lee

    The Finish Line by Erica Lee

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
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    Categorized as:
    wlw  lgbtq  young-adult  romantic-love  fiction
  • The Woman Who Climbed A Mountain by Jamey Moody

    The Woman Who Climbed A Mountain by Jamey Moody

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
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    Categorized as:
    wlw  lgbtq  romantic-love  second-chances
  • The Human Line by Ellen Bass

    The Human Line by Ellen Bass

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    “Poetry,” writes best-selling author Ellen Bass, “is the way I pay attention, appreciate, give praise, struggle, grieve, rage, and pray. It’s the way I embody my love for the world.” The Human Line, Bass’ seventh book of poems, startles with its precise detail, intimate images, and wild metaphors...
    Categorized as:
    lgbtq  wlw  fiction  contemporary
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