While attending a convention for authors and fans of chick lit, Callie Delaney, closeted reigning queen of mainstream romance, meets Dale Kirby, irresistible fitness instructor for the health club at the hotel that's hosting the event. She also inadvertently walks into the prelude to a murder. Although Callie is unaware of the significance of what she sees, the killer is not, and he embarks on a relentless campaign to eliminate the only witness to his crime. With help from Dale's LGBT family, the women set out to uncover the motivation for the threats against Callie, identify her mysterious stalker, and ultimately prove him guilty of murder. As a fragile relationship develops between Dale and Callie, they are forced to confront escalating danger and the irresolvable conflict between the demands of Callie's public image and the reality of her personal desire.

Callie's Dilemma

Stevenson, Vicki

Romance

Yellow Rose by RCE

In 1886 Arizona, April Reynolds, sophisticated and city bred, unexpectedly falls in love with rugged frontier woman Mandy Wells. Together they face the difficult challenges of a brutal physical environment, as well as harsh treatment with potentially devastating consequences from an intolerant society. Their quest for a peaceful life free of violence and harassment leads to a treacherous journey from the infamous Lost Dutchman Mine to the fledgling tourist village of Palm Springs and then the new and growing community of Los Angeles. Along the way, they encounter a startling array of criminal activity, much of it placing them directly in harm's way. Driven by a deepening love for each other and a continuing wish for a life of tranquillity, April and Mandy reluctantly embrace a perilous series of challenges as they pursue their elusive goal.

April's Fool

Historical

Assigned to work undercover in a small-town nursing home, insurance investigator Stacey Gardner sets out to find fraudulent medical claims. When she meets local resident Liz Schroeder, romance begins to bloom. But then Stacy discovers widespread elder abuse of which the entire nursing home staff is aware, and she fears that the whole town may be participating in a cover-up. Liz persuades Stacey to trust her and to accept help from her LGBT family in exposing the abuse. The family discovers an elaborate scheme that seems to defy exposure. Many of the nursing home staff members are dedicated to stopping Stacey at any cost, and the rest are too intimidated to reveal any information. The family presses on, determined to bring justice to the perpetrators and relief to the suffering patients. While the bond of love between Stacey and Liz grows ever stronger, they face the agonizing reality that success will mean a new assignment for Stacey, and her subsequent departure will spell the end of the chance at happiness that both women desperately crave.

Family Affairs

LGBTQ+ Books

Literature & Fiction

Yellow Rose Books

Fleeing from her abusive husband, Jill Dewey impulsively returns to her small hometown. A chance encounter with a former teacher leads her to the safety of a local dude ranch, where she accepts work as a chef. Through an intermediary, she notifies her parents that she is well and does not wish to be found.Ranch owner Casey McQuaid is pleased with Jill's performance as a chef and enjoys her company as a friend. Jill is drawn to the warmth and support of Casey's LGBT family. As she becomes involved in the family's struggle against a powerful adversary of the gay community, she is increasingly obsessed by unexpected feelings for Casey.While Jill grapples with her newly emerging emotions, her parents and husband discover her whereabouts and work relentlessly and viciously to compel her to return. And as the battle against the homophobic enemy proceeds, Casey and Jill must confront the nature of the relationship that has developed between them.

Family Ties

The unexpected death of her brother Tony brings Amy Dalton to an Arizona tourist town where she meets Dusty Hardin, owner of a jeep rental agency. Even under the dark cloud of Tony’s death, the chemistry between Dusty and Amy is undeniable and unstoppable, and their relationship begins to flourish. When it becomes clear that her brother died under suspicious circumstances, Amy sets out to discover the facts. Her inquiries uncover a link to a crime that took place years ago, awakening a long dormant town scandal. Dusty and her LGBT family join Amy in her pursuit of justice, but cunning and powerful influences are at work to deny their success. As the relationship between Amy and Dusty escalates, so does the danger to everyone involved while they strive to find and expose the maniacal force determined to suppress the truth.

Certain Personal Matters