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New books incl: Secrets. Sparks. Bonded Mates.
Published about 1 month ago • 4 min read
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Hello Reader,
I am so susceptible to a good tag line and this week we have a number of really fun tag lines on the new releases. I was uploading them and going - oooh I should add that to my reading list and ahh that looks so good.
Tag lines are essentially the elevator pitch of a book. That one line of text that describes the reading experience you are getting.
So I will pose a simple question this week - what kind of tag line immediately gets you excited?
It’s all about books but not just new releases, this week we have new reviews too and one of them got a favourite badge.
Have a beautiful Sunday,
Sheena
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Plus our patrons get exclusive content. This week they got a new Word Search and Patron Authors got the second part in a series about building romantic tension.
These are the latest reviews from TheLesbianReview.com - click on the cover or title of the book to read the full review. The great thing about reviews is that we read books and share ones we like, upping the chances of you finding only the best books out there.
The Other Family by Cheyenne Blue is a poignant, hope-fuelled slow-burn sapphic romance and family drama about love that appears in the most unexpected place.
From our review: "I was completely captivated by The Other Family and its unique storyline.”
Dr. Margaret Morgan by Christy Hadfield is an age-gap, grumpy/sunshine romance in a university setting. Our main characters must decide if cold and casual is going to win out over warm and intense.
From our review: “Through the book, Tess and Margaret’s relationship matures as Tess completes each year of university, and the writing emulates that.”
Blood from the Marrow by J.J. Arias is a paranormal sapphic romance packed with epic battles, searing passion, and the unbreakable power of a love worth fighting for.
From our review: “Kingsley Rose’s narration is superb! From the pacing to the emotions, she absolutely nails the performance”
This one received a favourite badge making it Highly Recommended
She's Engaged to the Other Princess by Bea Chicory
What do you do when you hate your fiancée but need her bite to live?
Title: She's Engaged to the Other Princess
Author: Bea Chicory
Release date: 9 June 2026
Publisher: Indie Author
Genre and Tropes: Enemies to lovers, Arranged marriage, Soul tie/Bonded mates, Shifters, Queernorm world, One bed, Open door spice, HEA, Found Family, BIPOC FMC, Opposites Attract
We’re looking for a passionate reader (or a few) to join TLR as a reviewer. If you love books (and audiobooks), can commit to writing a review every week or so, and enjoy being part of a friendly, book-loving team — we’d love to hear from you.
Extra Info:
This is a volunteer position.
Previous writing experience is a bonus, but not required. What I am looking for mostly is the ability to put words to your thoughts and to order it in a way that makes sense. Without the use of AI.
You’ll get access to plenty of free books and audiobooks to review.
You will also get a chance to share great books with fellow readers and shape the way we discuss sapphic fiction.
There is a trial period with some mentorship that involves editing and the back and forth of reviews.
Interested? Get in touch and tell me a bit about your reading tastes.
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