Are you an avid reader of lesbian fiction or WLW books and want to make 2018 a little more interesting?
Then you might want to check out Jae’s Lesbian Book Bingo.
https://jae-fiction.com/lesbian-book-bingo
It’s a big, year-long event, with many authors and publishers—including Ylva—donating books for giveaways. You can win amazing books all year long—just by reading!
If you are looking for books to fill your bingo card, here are some recommendations:
Women in uniform
- Conflict of Interest by Jae
- In a Heartbeat by RJ Nolan
- Rescue Me by Michelle L. Teichman
- Between the Lines by KD Williamson
Historical fiction
- Charity by Paulette Callen
- Fervent Charity by Paulette Callen
- The Lavender List by Meg Harrington
- Kicker’s Journey by Lois Cloarec Hart
- Backwards to Oregon by Jae
- Beyond the Trail by Jae
- Hidden Truths by Jae
- Shaken to the Core by Jae
- Daughter of Baal by Gill McKnight
Doctors and veterinarians
- All the Little Moments by G Benson
- Who’d Have Thought by G Benson
- Not-So-Straight Sue by Cheyenne Blue
- Almost-Married Moni by Cheyenne Blue
- Heart Trouble by Jae
- Falling Hard by Jae
- L.A. Metro by RJ Nolan
- In a Heartbeat by RJ Nolan
- Wounded Souls by RJ Nolan
- Blurred Lines by KD Williamson
Fantasy
- Caged Bird Rising by Nino Delia
- Tread Lightly by Catherine Lane
- Banshee’s Honor by Shaylynn Rose
- Banshee’s Vengeance by Shaylynn Rose
- Shattered by Lee Winter
Women of color
- Falling Hard by Jae
- Falling into Place by Sheryn Munir
- Pink by KD Williamson
- Shattered by Lee Winter
- The Power of Mercy by Fiona Zedde
Celebrity romance
- Damage Control by Jae
- Perfect Rhythm by Jae
- Heartwood by Catherine Lane
Fake relationship & marriage of convenience
- Who’d Have Thought by G Benson
- Rock and a Hard Place by Andrea Bramhall
- Contract for Love by Alison Grey (to be published in August)
- Just for Show by Jae (to be published on February 21)
- Something in the Wine by Jae
- Backwards to Oregon by Jae
- Face It by Georgette Kaplan (to be published on February 7)
- The Set Piece by Catherine Lane
- Chasing Stars by Alex K. Thorne (to be published on March 21)
Science fiction (includes dystopian/post-apocalyptic)
- Survival Instincts by May Dawney (to be published on March 7)
- The Caphenon (Chronicles of Alsea 1) by Fletcher DeLancey
- Without a Front: The Producer’s Challenge (Chronicles of Alsea 2) by Fletcher DeLancey
- Without a Front: The Warrior’s Challenge (Chronicles of Alsea 3) by Fletcher DeLancey
- Catalyst (Chronicles of Alsea 4) by Fletcher DeLancey
- Vellmar the Blade (Chronicles of Alsea 5) by Fletcher DeLancey
- The Lily and the Crown by Roslyn Sinclair
Age difference (includes May/December romance)
- Just My Luck by Andrea Bramhall
- Heartwood by Catherine Lane
- The Brutal Truth by Lee Winter
- Shattered by Lee Winter
Foodie romance
- All You Can Eat by R.G. Emanuelle & Andi Marquette
- Order Up by R.G. Emanuelle & Andi Marquette
LGBTQIA+ characters
This category focuses on bisexual, pansexual, trans, asexual, intersexual, queer, and other women-loving women (with the exception of lesbians since they feature in all other squares)
- Flinging It by G Benson (bisexual main character)
- Dark Horse by A.L. Brooks (bisexual character)
- Reintegration by Eden S. French (bi, trans, and lesbian characters)
- Perfect Rhythm by Jae (asexual main character)
Erotica & erotic romance
- The Club by A.L. Brooks
- Hot Line by Alison Grey
- Nights of Silk and Sapphire by Amber Jacobs
- The Taste of Her by Jess Lea (to be published on February 6)
- Don’t Be Shy by Astrid Ohletz & Jae
- Shadow Haven by AJ Schippers
- Heart’s Surrender by Emma Weimann
Summer reads
Any novel set during the summer months or in an exotic location, e.g., an island.
- Not-So-Straight Sue by Cheyenne Blue
- Fenced-In Felix by Cheyenne Blue
- Where the Light Plays by C. Fonseca
Friends to lovers romance
- Coming Home by Lois Cloarec Hart
- Beginnings by L.T. Smith
Romantic comedy
- Just My Luck by Andrea Bramhall
- Lost for Words by Andrea Bramhall (to be published in August)
- Welcome to the Wallops by Gill McKnight
- See Right Through Me by L.T. Smith
Enemies to lovers romance
- Who’d Have Thought by G Benson
- Party Wall by Cheyenne Blue
- Up on the Roof by A.L. Brooks
- Second Nature by Jae
- Defensive Mindset by Wendy Temple
- The Red Files by Lee Winter
Workplace/office romance
- Flinging It by G Benson
- Rock and a Hard Place by Andrea Bramhall
- Miles Aparrt by A.L. Brooks
- You’re Fired by Shaya Crabtree
- Just Physical by Jae
- Under a Falling Star by Jae
- The Music and the Mirror by Lola Keeley (to be published in April)
- The Brutal Truth by Lee Winter
Disabled character
Includes characters with chronic illnesses and mental health issues
- Just My Luck by Andrea Bramhall
- Just Physical by Jae
- Wounded Souls by RJ Nolan
- Hold My Hand by AC Oswald
Butch/femme couples
- Lost for Words by Andrea Bramhall (to be published in August)
- Departure from the Script by Jae
- Just Physical by Jae
- Between the Lines by KD Williamson
Paranormal
- Glass Lions by JD Glass
- First Blood by JD Glass
- Beyond and Begone by Lois Cloarec Hart
- Yak by Lois Cloarec Hart
- Second Nature by Jae
- True Nature by Jae
- Manhattan Moon by Jae
- Good Enough to Eat by Jae & Alison Grey
- Wicked Things (anthology) by Jae & Astrid Ohletz
- Ex-Wives of Dracula by Georgette Kaplan
- The Secret of Sleepy Hollow by Andi Marquette
Holiday books
- Do You Feel What I Feel by Jae & Fletcher DeLancey
- Love Beneath the Christmas Tree by Jae
- Under a Falling Star by Jae
- The Bureau of Holiday Affairs by Andi Marquette
Sports romance
- Code of Conduct by Cheyenne Blue (to be published in June)
- Rock and a Hard Place by Andrea Bramhall
- Romancing the Kicker by Catherine Lane (to be published in November)
- Defensive Mindset by Wendy Temple
Romantic suspense & mystery
- Archer Securities by Jove Belle
- Fenced-In Felix by Cheyenne Blue
- Collide-O-Scope by Andrea Bramhall
- Under Parr by Andrea Bramhall
- The Last First Time by Andrea Bramhall
- Evolution of an Art Thief by Jessie Chandler
- The Lavender List by Meg Harrington
- Four Steps by Wendy Hudson
- Mine to Keep by Wendy Hudson
- Conflict of Interest by Jae
- Next of Kin by Jae
- If Looks Could Kill by Andi Marquette
- The Red Files by Lee Winter
- Daughter of Baal by Gill McKnight
- A Heist Story by Ellen Simpson
- Blurred Lines by KD Williamson
- Crossing Lines by KD Williamson
- Between the Lines by KD Williamson
- Requiem for Immortals by Lee Winter
- Under Your Skin by Lee Winter (to be published in June)
Second chance romance
- The Art of Us by KL Hughes
- Face It by Georgette Kaplan
- Barring Complications by Blythe Rippon
- Getting Back by Cindy Rizzo
- Times of our Lives by Jane Waterton
Free choice
For the “free choice” square, any of our books would work: www.dev.ylva-publishing.com/product-category/ylva-publishing
Happy reading!
Jae used to work as a psychologist but gave up her day job in 2013 to become a full-time writer and a part-time editor. For the past ten years she has been writing mostly in English.
Extremely helpful list!!