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REVIEW:  The Chocolate Kiss by Laura Florand

REVIEW: The Chocolate Kiss by Laura Florand

Dear Ms. Florand: I have been eagerly awaiting the next installment in your Chocolate series, and I’m delighted to say that it was worth the wait. You are writing my favorite type of series: all the books are set in the same world, but while the characters from past books make an appearance, they don’t(…)

PRIDE WEEK:  Friday Film Review: If These Walls Could Talk 2

PRIDE WEEK: Friday Film Review: If These Walls Could Talk 2

If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000) Genre: GBLT Social Dramedy Grade: B Frankly I put this one in my Netflix queue because after enjoying “Saving Face” I was looking for another lesbian centered movie and this one seemed to have gotten fairly good reviews while many others had been panned. It also features several(…)

PRIDE WEEK:  YA Recommendations by John

PRIDE WEEK: YA Recommendations by John

If you’re interested in any of the books I’m about to mention in this post, comment below about your favorite LGBTQ YA romance or why you’re interested in reading the book(s) I’ve mentioned.  This will enter you in a giveaway for these three books that will end 4AM EST on Friday. As most people know,(…)

REVIEW:  The Midnight Hunt by L.L. Raand

REVIEW: The Midnight Hunt by L.L. Raand

Dear Ms. Raand, A friend recommended your lesbian paranormal romance to me when I asked for something new. Although I'm not a big fan of weres/shifters, I've enjoyed several of your earlier books (written as Radclyffe) and I consider myself an adventurous reader. I was eager to try the new pseudonym and new series. Unfortunately,(…)

REVIEW: Stepping Stones by Karin Kallmaker

REVIEW: Stepping Stones by Karin Kallmaker

Dear Ms. Kallmaker, You are a Lambda Literary award winning author.   It says so right on the front of your book!   I've also seen your name cited many times when readers recommend lesbian romance.   Stepping Stone is the second Kallmaker I've read and it won't be the last. The story opens with Selena Ryan, a(…)

REVIEW:  Tomorrow’s Promise by Radclyffe

REVIEW: Tomorrow’s Promise by Radclyffe

Radclyffe, In the acknowledgements, you mention this book's "checkered past."   You declined to change a certain aspect of the story, opting to shelve the project for several years instead.   I'm glad you made that decision because  Tomorrow's Promise is all the better for it.   This is a passionate romance between two strong, wounded women, and I(…)

Friday Film Review: Saving Face

Friday Film Review: Saving Face

Saving Face (2004) Genre: GLBT, Asian Immigrant, Romance, Family Grade: B Yeah, you read the genre right. This one is truly a mixed bag but the magic is that first time director Alice Wu pulls it off so well. It’s got a great cast, wonderful location shots, a good score and best of all a(…)