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This very last book bingo post of 2024 covers sapphic books with a long-distance relationship.
15 sapphic books with a long-distance relationship
Below, you’ll find 15 recommended sapphic books with a long-distance relationship:
Longing by Chace Verity
Colette Bell and Joni Remington live in different countries, but they “met” in a MMORPG. After a long and friendly online-only friendship, the women start to think about more than playing games together. When Colette finds herself with a free weekend away from her kids and work responsibilities, Joni suggests something fun for them to do. That afternoon, thousands of miles apart, their friendship levels up.
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Miles Apart by A. L. Brooks
The past twelve months have seen Alex and her girlfriend, Terri, slowly drift apart. The awful revelation of Terri’s one drunken night of betrayal shows Alex just how far apart they are. The more they fight, the less Alex even wants to try.
On a business trip to Canada, Alex meets Justine and, over the course of one pivotal evening, a connection is formed that shatters everything Alex thought she knew about herself. Returning to London, she’s faced with choices that will irrevocably change her life.
Now her heart is torn between loyalty to the old and new beginnings in a long-distant relationship.
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At the Deep End by Deja Elise
Jaded and still recovering from a broken three-year engagement, Bri Davis decides to go on an annual girls trip in the hopes of burying her heartache in the sands of Miami Beach. The trip takes a turn for the better when she meets the charismatic and flirtatious WNBA player, DeeDee Renier who immediately makes her rethink her life choices.
As they find solace for their personal pain between the sheets, Bri dives headfirst into a fast and confusing toe-curling romance she hopes won’t leave her stranded.
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#SandyBottom by Alexi Venice
District Attorney Amanda Hawthorne has no one to blame but herself when a hookup selfie with an old flame is published, jeopardizing Amanda’s engagement to Dr. Jen Dawson.
Humiliated and furious, Jen leaves on a vacation. Surrounded by her family and recuperating in the sun on Sandy Lake, Jen feels liberated. When Victoria Marshall, an old high school acquaintance, tempts Jen with a dinner invitation, Jen visits the intriguing businesswoman’s house.
Amanda, heartbroken and fighting her addictions, turns to dark music, loyal friends, and the California beach. Torn between her wild nature and love of Jen, Amanda must act quickly if she wants to salvage their relationship.
Tommy, steadfast and true to Jen and Kristin, nurses his bullet wound while vacationing with Jen’s family in Wisconsin. Will he influence Jen’s romantic and career decisions?
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Highland Whirl by Anna Larner
When city girl about town Roxanne Barns reluctantly accepts a holiday invite to her best friend Eve’s birthday party in the Scottish Highlands, the last thing she expects is to fall for the very person she’s been dreading seeing again—the feisty Highlander, Alice Campbell.
The moment Alice learns that Roxanne is visiting her home hamlet of Newland, she couldn’t be more suspicious or defensive. A warm welcome is certainly not the plan, let alone falling in love.
Despite Eve’s warnings that Roxanne is not relationship material, Alice can’t ignore her growing attraction. She absolutely trusts Eve’s judgment, but taking her advice just might break Alice’s heart.
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Not-So-Straight Sue by Cheyenne Blue
“Sorry, I’m straight.” Those words, along with a smile, are how Sue Brent turns down women. The Australian lawyer, living in London, has the line down pat, but the truth is buried deep. So deep that sometimes Sue even manages to convince herself she’s not a lesbian. The only person in London who has ever seen through her façade is Moni, an American tourist.
After a date goes disastrously wrong, Sue has to confront the truth about herself. Leaving London, she returns home to Australia and buries herself in running an outback law practice in Queensland.
When Moni arrives in town to work as a doctor, Sue starts to see a path to happiness for the first time. But can their exciting new relationship survive the arrival of an unexpected visitor? Sue’s teenage, first love, Denise, has tracked Sue down to Mungabilly Creek to ask a favour. Okay, definitely not awkward at all…
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Coffee Breaks by Eva Reddy
‘Coffee Breaks’ is a fresh-brewed blend of Lesbian Erotica.
A book full of tips, twists and titters for lesbians to enjoy. From strap-ons to home-waxing, often with hilarious undertones – and sometimes – an unexpected surprise.
On offer here, is a tantalizingly funny and yet thought provoking selection of well-written stories; all having lesbian erotica as their underlying theme.
WARNING: Too hot to read in public.
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Match to Love by Johana Gavez
World-renowned tennis player Daniela Martínez has everything she could wish for, except love. When romance knocks on her door, she will have to find a balance between her athletic ambitions and her desire for a relationship or risk sacrificing one for the other.
Law student Ari Núñez is struggling with managing the expectations of her family and dedicating her life to a profession she dislikes more every day. Her relationship with Daniela, full of international travel and vacations, is the perfect escape, even if it feels too good to be true.
Follow their journey from a chance online meeting to power couple taking on the world together.
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Changing Gears by L A Wright
Changing Gears follows Jen, a reserved private school teacher from Sydney, as she discovers love and faces the ultimate test of self-discovery.
When Jen collides with Abi, a magnetic Scottish travel writer, on a serene cycling expedition through France, sparks fly and temperatures rise. But their flirtatious two weeks together challenges everything Jen thought she knew about herself, her beliefs, and her future. Their sizzling chemistry not only makes her question her conservative upbringing but also ignites a fire of self-exploration she thought she had extinguished years before.
As Jen grapples with returning to her old life in Sydney, she finds herself entangled in a heated conflict when a student faces cruel, homophobic bullying. Fuelled by her newfound courage, she takes a stand against injustice, risking her job and confronting her deepest fears to protect her student.
Just when the chaos reaches its peak, Abi reappears, forcing Jen to confront her innermost desires and make a heart-wrenching decision. Will she embrace love and acceptance, defying her family and risking it all for a chance at happiness? With the stakes higher than ever, Jen must summon the courage to be true to herself, no matter the consequences.
Packed with longing, resilience, and the power of love, Changing Gears is a captivating contemporary romance. Join Jen on this emotional rollercoaster as she navigates the storms of her heart and discovers the true meaning of bravery in the face of adversity. Don’t miss this contemporary tale where love challenges boundaries and drives one woman’s journey to authenticity.
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The One Woman by Laura May
Right Person. Wrong timing.
When fate brings two women together, their love must survive the consequences of timing. Julie is a graphic designer who lives a mundane life with her boyfriend Mark. Little does she know that a chance meeting with Ann, who is successful, beautiful, and charismatic, will turn her life upside down. As their present entwines in Barcelona, Julie finds herself having to choose between her devotion to Mark and her love for Ann. Will true love be able to survive when the timing is all wrong?
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A Foreign Affair by Linda M. Ford
Miranda first kissed a girl in her last year of high school. She received a slap and a sneer which left her with fear and mistrust. For years she has lived quietly with her mother on their farm in Napa Valley not seeking love. Then sexy, self-assured Odile arrives in her life in 1981.
The Frenchwoman is on a business trip from her family’s vineyard and winery in Burgundy, France. Odile is not above mixing pleasure with business and invites Miranda to dinner hoping for a rather delicious dessert.
Shy virgin, Miranda’s life and emotions are turned upside-down by her brief affair with the beautiful but scarred Odile. She dreams of a future together with the woman she has fallen for so hard. It feels impossible. There are so many obstacles.
Life in the early 1980s has challenges. Communication is slow and the world has become even more homophobic with a new pandemic which has become known as the gay plague.
Can love rise above these, defying distance and borders?
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The Price of Fame by Lynn Ames
When local television news anchor Katherine Kyle is thrust into the national spotlight, it sets in motion a chain of events that will change her life forever. Jamison “Jay” Parker is an intensely career-driven Time magazine reporter; she has experienced love once, from afar, and given up on finding it again…That is, until circumstance and an assignment bring her into contact with her past.
Kate and Jay’s lives intertwine, leading them on a journey to love and happiness, until fate and fame threaten to tear them apart. What is the price of fame? For Kate the cost just might be everything. For Jay, the price could be the other half of her soul.
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Come Away with Me by Rachel Lacey
A television star and a flight attendant walk into a bar…
Six months after a traumatic event left actress Piper Sheridan confined to her apartment with debilitating panic attacks, she’s determined to start living her life again. Motivated by an upcoming audition, she summons her courage and goes out for a drink, keeping her identity under wraps. It sounds simple enough, but nothing about going out in public is easy for Piper these days. And her hopes of going unnoticed are stymied by the bubbly blonde on the next barstool.
Flight attendant Chloe Carson is only in New York for the night, and she’s only looking for a little casual fun to go with her cocktail. The mysterious woman beside her isn’t fun, exactly…but she’s intriguing. And beautiful. Even without knowing her name, Chloe is drawn to her. When they share an unexpectedly intimate moment, Chloe knows this is a night she’ll never forget.
Can these two strangers turn a chance encounter into something lasting?
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A Monster’s Touch by S. Y. Thompson
Denver Police Officer and helicopter pilot, Carmen Bravo is always in the wrong place at the wrong time. A grown-up merger of Scooby Doo meets Nancy Drew, but no zany shenanigans here. This is real life where bad things happen. Werewolves, Yeti and Wiccans, oh my! Naturally, Carmen doesn’t believe in any of these beings. There is something else afoot.
Danger, monsters, and betrayal lead her over the globe, but what she really needs proves elusive. Carmen searches for that
one woman who completes her heart. As usual, fate intercedes to dump more bedlam into her lap just when she’s sure she’s found the one.
Just like Carmen, Grace Wickford is more than she seems at first glance. With a s spellbinding aura and a mischievous black cat as a familiar friend, she may be just what Carmen needs.
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A Kind Deception by Skye Von Triessen
Two sapphic romance authors? They are brilliant at crafting the greatest feeling of all. But, can they manipulate the game of love in real life the same as they do with the characters they create? They should know how to handle drama, solve conflicts and ensure a happily ever after since they write beautiful stories that warm the hearts of so many people. So how hard can it be for them to live the romance that they write about?
Laurel Culhane is struggling with feeling unmotivated in her current stage of life and considering leaving her day job to pursue a career as a full-time author. However, growing up in a family with high expectations has left her hesitant to follow her dreams. Everyone knows Laurel is not a fan of the younger generation which has contributed to her growing dislike of corporate life. But, despite her general disinterest in the world of celebrities and anyone younger than her, for reasons unknown, she has caught the attention of Rayne Ducasse. However, Laurel has no intention of interacting with Rayne, because they couldn’t possibly have anything in common, and unlike the rest of the world she wasn’t under the woman’s spell.
Rayne Ducasse’s life has been full of twists and turns that have ultimately led her to become a highly successful entrepreneur. However, in spite of all of her accomplishments and fame, her true passion lies in writing romance stories, which can be a very lonely process. She yearns to connect with someone who shares her passion. Someone who will see her for the woman she is beneath the surface when the cameras are off. Unfortunately, the woman who has caught her eye seems hellbent on ignoring her.
So, what happens when Laurel and Rayne meet at an awards ceremony? Will Laurel be able to maintain her guarded demeanor or will Rayne’s charisma break through her icy facade, much like the characters Laurel writes about? Can Rayne prove to Laurel that she is more than the assumptions she’s made about her? As they reveal more about themselves, despite their age difference, upbringing, and social status, will they discover that they may have more in common than they thought?
And as layer after layer is revealed to show who they are beneath the surface, is there more to their story than what meets the eye?
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Fall into Me by Terri Cutshall
3 Best Friends. 2 Strangers. 1 Unforgettable Night.
Audrey Maddox is fed up with her love life. After discovering her now ex-fiancé had been cheating on her throughout their engagement, vacation with her two best friends cannot come soon enough. She needs a break in a serious way.
Liv Sutton works at a popular Colorado mountain resort providing skiing lessons during the day and bartending at night. Since her divorce, casual relationships have worked just fine for her. She’s not up for getting her heart stomped on again. Once was enough.
Two women in the right place at the right time. Will a casual fling be the tonic that soothes Audrey’s broken heart and keeps Liv going? Or will a one-night stand become more than either of them bargained for?
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