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February is the month of love and to celebrate Valentine’s Day we asked Jude to choose the best lesbian romance books for 2021 (so far). Even though this is far from a comprehensive list, it’s a good place to start. Here are her picks in alphabetical order.

 

‘That Certain Something‘ by Clare Ashton, Audiobook narrated by Jessica Jeffries

I have no idea why this is only my second book by Clare Ashton. No idea. I know everyone has their favourite of hers, and I’ve been told numerous times that they can all be very different from one another, but I can’t imagine not loving them all. I mean, two books are enough to… See the full review

‘Night Tide‘ by Anna Burke

Ivy Holden is the new vet at the Seal Cove Veterinary Clinic, where Lillian Lee works. Ivy was Lillian’s nemesis in veterinary school, hatred pulsing between them at first sight. Seal Cove is Lillian’s safe place and Ivy’s presence disrupts the life she’s carefully constructed, a life already upset by… See the full review

‘Blue‘ by Lise Gold

This book is exactly what I’ve come to expect from Lise Gold: nice and kind (but definitely not bland or boring) characters, beautiful descriptions of scenery in all its forms (colours, smells, sounds) that make me feel like I’m the one travelling the world, and hot sex. One of the reasons I’m always looking forward to Gold’s books is that she’s consistent: they’re either… See the full review

‘Pyotra and the Wolf‘ by Elna Holst

Elna Holst is a chameleon. She’s like a talented forger (albeit with honest intentions), dressing up her writing in the original author’s. In a couple of strokes, she carried me away into Jane Austen’s world with Lucas, and just as easily I just spent a few days in Siberia with Pyotra and her wolf. The … See the full review

‘Come Away with Me‘ by Rachel Lacey

This is my fourth book by Rachel Lacey and she has become a go-to author for heartwarming books. In Come Away with Me, Piper is an actress on her way to stardom but a traumatic experience has left her with panic attacks on top of the anxiety she’s always known. She’s about to audition for a part in… See the full review

‘Maybe Charlotte‘ by Louise McBain

Like Claiming Camille before, Maybe Charlotte – which can be read as a standalone despite being set in the same universe – is a light and sweet read. When she got a job offer as a nurse in a hospital in Washington, DC, Charlotte jumped at the chance to leave her hometown in Maine and… See the full review

‘The Perfect Match: A Valentine’s Day Novella‘ by Milena McKay

I’ve been raving about Milena McKay’s debut novel, ‘The Delicate Things We Make‘, since I read it a couple of weeks ago, and recommending it to all my friends. I didn’t have to miss her writing for too long, as she’s already releasing another story. When I fall in love with an author’s … See the full review

‘Masquerade‘ by Anne Shade

This was my first book by Anne Shade and I had no idea what to expect but it was certainly not this. First of all, the atmosphere is brilliant. The way Anne Shade describes the places, the clothes, the vocabulary and turns of phrases she uses carried me easily to Harlem in the … See the full review

‘Modern English‘ by Rachel Spangler

When I read ‘Full English’ a couple of years ago, I wrote that it may be my new favourite book by Rachel Spangler. I’m a sucker for romance novels in which one of the MCs falls in love not only with the other MC but also with where they live. Beautiful scenery and scones, I … See the full review

‘The Mandolin Lunch‘ by Missouri Vaun

The Mandolin Lunch was a very pleasant surprise. I like Missouri Vaun‘s imagination even when I’m not entirely convinced by her writing and with this novel, I feel like I got the whole package. Garet Allen leaves Atlanta for Shadetree for a three-month stint as a substitute art teacher at a rural school. Her main… See the full review