A Woman Lost Series by T.B. Markinson

Graduate student Lizzie Petrie feels more comfortable around books than people. Although an expert in the Hitler Youth, she’s a novice in love. Her former lesbian lover is blackmailing her, and not even those closest to Lizzie know the full story of their abusive relationship. When visiting high school English teacher Sarah crosses Lizzie’s path at the campus, their attraction is instant, but not without complications... moreGraduate student Lizzie Petrie feels more comfortable around books than people. Although an expert in the Hitler Youth, she’s a novice in love. Her former lesbian lover is blackmailing her, and not even those closest to Lizzie know the full story of their abusive relationship. When visiting high school English teacher Sarah crosses Lizzie’s path at the campus, their attraction is instant, but not without complications. As they start to spend more time together, suspicions arise from both women in this sexy piece of LGBT fiction. Plenty of good-natured teasing takes place between lovers as well as between PhD students in this lesbian contemporary romance. No relationship path ever runs smoothly, and oftentimes, those who can’t keep their mouth shut hasten necessary confrontation. Lizzie finds herself buried in a mess of lies in this romantic comedy. The harder she tries to keep Sarah and the rest of her friends from finding out the truth about her first girlfriend, the more endearingly clueless she becomes. less

Lizzie’s about to expand her family. But can she reconcile with the one she already has?Lizzie is terrified about becoming a parent. But when she and her pregnant wife find out that they’re having twins, her anxiety reaches a whole new level. With two babies on the way, Lizzie attempts to patch things up with her estranged father and brother. To her surprise, Lizzie’s father has his own plans to grow the family tree... moreLizzie’s about to expand her family. But can she reconcile with the one she already has?Lizzie is terrified about becoming a parent. But when she and her pregnant wife find out that they’re having twins, her anxiety reaches a whole new level. With two babies on the way, Lizzie attempts to patch things up with her estranged father and brother. To her surprise, Lizzie’s father has his own plans to grow the family tree. When Lizzie’s brother reacts strongly to their father’s secrets, Lizzie wonders if they’ll ever come together as a unified family. How can she possibly survive parenthood when her own family is about to fall apart?A Family Woman is the smart and funny third installment in A Woman Lost, a series of contemporary lesbian romances. If you like fully-formed characters, complicated family dynamics, and well-crafted prose, then you’ll love T.B. Markinson’s heartwarming series. less

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.While Lizzie wants to stay strong and provide the support her wife needs, there's a reason everyone calls her clueless... moreJust 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.While Lizzie wants to stay strong and provide the support her wife needs, there's a reason everyone calls her clueless.Is Lizzie strong enough to survive her own issues while also being there for her wife, or will this be Lizzie's breaking point?A Conflicted Woman is the smart and funny fourth installment of A Woman Lost, a series of contemporary lesbian romances. If you like fully-formed characters, complicated family dynamics, and well-crafted prose, then you'll love T.B. Markinson's heartwarming series.Buy A Conflicted Woman to read Lizzie's hilarious and touching tale! less

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. Lizzie does everything in her power to save the holiday, but the harder she tries to control the unruly guests, the more things unravel... moreThe 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. Lizzie does everything in her power to save the holiday, but the harder she tries to control the unruly guests, the more things unravel. Will Lizzie survive the holidays with all the Petries under her roof? A Woman Loved is the smart and funny fifth installment of A Woman Lost, a series of contemporary lesbian romances. If you like fully-formed characters, complicated family dynamics, and well-crafted prose, then you'll love T.B. Markinson's heartwarming series. Buy A Woman Loved to read Lizzie's hilarious and touching tale! less

Despite Lizzie’s attempts to hide from her family, circumstances pull her even deeper into the complicated Petrie web. After a disastrous family Christmas, Lizzie’s friends and family seek her counsel, dragging Lizzie back into their orbit. With a brother facing prison time, a family feud, the possibility of raising her niece, and the desire to have another child, Lizzie’s one step from constructing a moat to block out the world... moreDespite Lizzie’s attempts to hide from her family, circumstances pull her even deeper into the complicated Petrie web. After a disastrous family Christmas, Lizzie’s friends and family seek her counsel, dragging Lizzie back into their orbit. With a brother facing prison time, a family feud, the possibility of raising her niece, and the desire to have another child, Lizzie’s one step from constructing a moat to block out the world. Will Lizzie crack or dig deep to prevent the collapse of the family? A Woman Undone is the smart and funny sixth installment of A Woman Lost, a series of contemporary lesbian romances. If you like fully-formed characters, complicated family dynamics, and well-crafted prose, then you’ll love T.B. Markinson’s heartwarming series. Buy A Woman Undone to read Lizzie’s hilarious and touching tale! Books in the series: A Clueless Woman (Prequel) A Woman Lost A Woman Ignored A Family Woman A Conflicted Woman A Woman Loved A Woman Undone less

Lizzie Petrie doesn’t know how to handle life in the best of times. When COVID-19 strikes, flipping her entire world upside down, she deals with it in true disastrous Lizzie fashion. Unbeknownst to Lizzie, her wife invites family to move into their home for the lockdown, making it difficult for Lizzie to find breathing room and to give her brain space to put the pandemic into terms she can understand. Unfortunately, COVID isn’t the only life-altering situation Lizzie is grappling with... moreLizzie Petrie doesn’t know how to handle life in the best of times. When COVID-19 strikes, flipping her entire world upside down, she deals with it in true disastrous Lizzie fashion. Unbeknownst to Lizzie, her wife invites family to move into their home for the lockdown, making it difficult for Lizzie to find breathing room and to give her brain space to put the pandemic into terms she can understand. Unfortunately, COVID isn’t the only life-altering situation Lizzie is grappling with. As she begins to question everything about her life, Lizzie tries to keep her feelings bottled up. Will being trapped with her family and thoughts break her, or is this the start of a new adventure? A Woman Trapped is the latest installment in the much-loved A Woman Lost series of contemporary lesbian romances. If you like fully-formed characters, complicated family dynamics, and well-crafted prose, then you’ll love T.B. Markinson’s heartwarming series. less

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.Whether it involves getting the twins ready for kindergarten, the threat to the planet, or starting a new media company, Lizzie is being pulled in so many directions she doesn’t know which way is up.There’s one fear in particular that’s threatening to upend her world as she knows it... moreLizzie 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.Whether it involves getting the twins ready for kindergarten, the threat to the planet, or starting a new media company, Lizzie is being pulled in so many directions she doesn’t know which way is up.There’s one fear in particular that’s threatening to upend her world as she knows it.Is Lizzie strong enough to conquer the A-word, or will it be the thing that wrecks her grasp on reality? less

Lizzie Petrie can’t quite believe she’s approaching middle age.It’s summertime and Lizzie is determined to have the best summer yet.Just as long as no one acknowledges that on July fourteenth she’s turning forty. She can’t kick the thought that getting older is a failure on her part. And it’s dangerous, too. She tweaks her neck simply trying to make toast.The problem is, Sarah seems determined to throw a surprise birthday bash despite being warned not to... moreLizzie Petrie can’t quite believe she’s approaching middle age.It’s summertime and Lizzie is determined to have the best summer yet.Just as long as no one acknowledges that on July fourteenth she’s turning forty. She can’t kick the thought that getting older is a failure on her part. And it’s dangerous, too. She tweaks her neck simply trying to make toast.The problem is, Sarah seems determined to throw a surprise birthday bash despite being warned not to.Will Lizzie survive turning 40?A Midlife Woman is the hilarious and heartfelt eleventh installment of A Woman Lost, a series of contemporary sapphic romances. If you like quirky characters, complicated family dynamics, and well-crafted prose, then you’ll love following Lizzie’s continuing saga. less