“Well.” Ash leaned across the small table to give her a kiss. “I think it’s great. Certainly, I’m happy—I never fancied heading into the lion’s den alone this Christmas.” Ash gave her a look of mock horror.
Carmen laughed. The next message was from Monica telling her everything was under control and not to worry, and she laughed some more.
“Sophie sends her love. She’s all excited because Courtney is taking her shopping tomorrow for new sneakers.” Ash grinned. “With rainbow laces. Apparently, Courtney’s saying she might get some too.”
“No! That’s amazing.”
Ash nodded, her smile wide. “It is.”
They looked at each other for a moment, and Carmen knew Ash was thinking exactly the same thing: We are so lucky .
“So, um, before we head out to pick up the rental car, I have a surprise for you.” Ash walked round to Carmen’s chair and held out her hand.
Carmen allowed herself to be tugged upright. “What’s going on?”
Ash blushed. “Well, I kind of wanted to treat you to something. Something special. Just because.” She pulled Carmen into her arms. “I love you, and I always want to make you happy.”
“Oh, you do, my love. Always.” Carmen kissed the tip of Ash’s nose.
“Good. But I figure it can’t hurt to add a little extra in now and then.” She waggled her eyebrows.
Carmen laughed.
“I upgraded our car. To a convertible. I know that was your dream, so…”
Carmen gazed at Ash, her love for this woman consuming her. How did I get so lucky? “You…you are incredible.” Tears pricked at her eyes.
Ash held her close. “I think maybe we’re just incredible together.”
“We are. And I don’t ever want that to stop.” Carmen’s heart thumped as Ash grabbed her and kissed her as if there was no tomorrow.
Other Books from Ylva Publishing
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The Long Shot
A.L. Brooks
ISBN: 978-3-96324-248-9 (mobi), 978-3-96324-249-6 (epub)
Length: 93,000 words (266 pages)
A slow-burning lesbian sports romance about taking a chance with your heart.
Talented golfer Morgan Spencer has never won a major but it’s so close she can taste it—no thanks to her sexist father, a golfing legend who won’t even give her the time of day.
Television producer Adrienne Wyatt has thrown herself into her career after her lover left her a year ago. She has a brilliant new plan: a documentary featuring Morgan’s rise and rise, capitalizing on the young woman’s star appeal.
The main problem is that the reserved golfer treats Adrienne’s plan like an invasion of privacy. The other issue is her growing feelings for the irritatingly attractive woman—an unprofessional lapse that would get her ridiculed by her peers if anyone found out.
When things come to a chaotic head, as fierce desires, risked careers, age differences, and dreams all come into play, what will win?
Changing the Script
Lee Winter
ISBN: 978-3-96324-297-7 (mobi), 978-3-96324-298-4 (epub)
Length: 104,000 words (317 pages)
A funny, small-town lesbian romance about clashing cultures and daring to dream big.
LA-based English indie filmmaker Alex Levitin reluctantly takes a job in New Zealand to save the “worst movie ever”, Shezan: Mistress of the Forest. Things might go easier for her if she didn’t almost run over the standoffish, beautiful local cop on her first day in town. And it’d really help if her film set wasn’t being mysteriously sabotaged.
When Ika Whenu’s Senior Constable Sam Keegan isn’t trying to stamp out a motorcycle gang drug problem afflicting her town, she’s publicly slamming everything about the exploitative film, Shezan, and the Hollywood blow-ins making it. That includes its nerdy, cute director, Alex, who has woeful driving skills to go with her smart mouth.
Against the stunning scenery and chaotic film-set backdrop, attraction flares between the two warring women as they’re forced to work together to find the set saboteur.
This is a Breaking Character spin-off novel that can easily be read as a standalone story.
The Roommate Arrangement
Jae
ISBN: 978-3-96324-280-9 (mobi), 978-3-96324-281-6 (epub)
Length: 119,000 words (333 pages)
Falling in love is not a laughing matter in this opposites-attract lesbian romance with a bit of a fake relationship thrown in.
Comedian Stephanie Renshaw hopes to finally get her big break in LA. A chance encounter lands her the perfect apartment close to the comedy clubs, but it comes with a catch: she needs a roommate to afford the rent.
Enter Rae Coleman, a former police officer working the door at one of the top comedy clubs. After getting injured in the line of duty and losing her job with the LAPD, Rae guards her wounded soul behind a tough exterior.
At first, the two clash horribly before a tentative friendship develops. Bit by bit, Steph manages to break through the walls Rae has built around her.
But Steph has never been in a relationship, preferring casual flings, and Rae isn’t sure she’s ready to be happy again. Will they find the courage to open themselves up to love?
The Words Shimmer
Jenn Matthews
ISBN: 978-3-96324-244-1 (mobi), 978-3-96324-245-8 (epub)
Length: 80,000 words (257 pages)
A sweet, lesbian romance about growing something unexpected and wonderful from the roots up.
Yorkshire anatomy lecturer Ruby Clark considers her life low-maintenance. She teaches at the local university, has two well-behaved teenage daughters, and what she doesn’t know about human anatomy isn’t worth knowing. Unfortunately, that knowledge doesn’t stretch to plants, and she’s been asked to help out on a school garden project.
Being a paramedic doesn’t do Melissa Jackson’s back or knees any favours, so she’s looking into university courses to try a less strenuous line of her work. But the brash, proudly out, down-to-earth woman’s biggest challenge is keeping her dyslexia a secret. That, and living down the stigma that follows her when people find out.
A university open day throws the two women into each other’s orbits. When Mel, an expert green thumb, makes a few helpful suggestions on Ruby’s garden project, Ruby convinces her to team up to make it a success.
Personality-wise, they
