The Return of Innocence
by Duane SimolkeFantasy
Sasha went to buy seeds and came home a legend. Humour, romance and a few dragons.
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5 cozy and comforting indie reads
Low stakes, warm hearts, the reading equivalent of a blanket. Five comfort reads for slow evenings, a few dragons included.
Picked by hand from the books indie authors have listed with us, and refreshed as new ones arrive. Every title links straight to wherever the author sells it, so buying supports them directly.
Walking in the Rain
by Cheryl BurmanHistorical Fiction
Australia, 1954: Alf let love slip by once. Now he is ready, but he may be too late.
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by Anastasia PaulHumor/Reference
Feral twins, an emotionally unavailable dog and the friends who get Anastasia through it, crisps and wine included.
You Can Come Out Now, Black Lesbian Romance Stories Vol. 1
by S.R. CooperRomance
Love stories about Black lesbian couples finding happiness, in the face of family, faith and their own doubts.
Jaqine: Life is Complicated
by J SenrabLiterary Fiction
Jaqine finishes college, plans her wedding and finally finds her dream job. The drama follows her there too.
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