Karin Kallmaker

¿El amor verdadero se esconde en los momentos que quedan en el recuerdo? ¿O en aquellos que decidimos olvidar? Nada como una reunión de ex-alumnos para que los viejos tiempos nos inunden de nuevo... Viejas pasiones. La hermosa cantante Loretta Rett Jamison se ha construido una exitosa carrera con un repertorio repleto de baladas de amor y sensuales temas de jazz. Sin embargo, el fracaso de su relacion con su manager y amante Trisha York ha dejado un creciente vacio en su corazon. Trisha parece haber encontrado lo que necesitaba en brazos de mujeres mas jovenes. ¿Podra Rett encontrarlo en los labios de la compañera de clase que le enseño por primera vez lo que era la pasion? Viejos secretos. La antigua capitana del equipo de animadoras, Cinny Keilor, es la tipica chica de oro americana... pero esconde un secreto que la consume por dentro. Tan rubia y hermosa como antaño, la alta y esbelta Cinny tiene ganas de revivir los dias idilicos de bailes y partidos. ¿Pero acaso se ha olvidado de las torridas noches que paso en el asiento trasero del coche con otra mujer? Viejas heridas. La ganadora del Premio Nacional de Ciencias, la doctora Angelica Martinetta, es una de las invitadas de honor del comite de la reunion, por sus victorias en la lucha contra el cancer de ovarios. La que en su dia fuera considerada una forastera vuelve para enfrentarse a un desafio diferente. ¿Podra ganarse el corazon de la mujer por la que ha suspirado durante todos esos años?

Reserva un pasaje en un crucero deliciosamente sensual por el Mediterráneo, teniendo como guías del mismo a Radclyffe y Karin Kallmaker. Junto a la piscina, sobre la cubierta, en los camarotes o con el barco en puerto... acomodate en una de las tumbonas de cubierta y siente como sube la temperatura. Desde parejas en plena luna de miel a desconocidas con el mismo deseo en los ojos, no hay secretos acerca de lo que ocurre entre el momento del embarque, las cenas a medianoche y las diferentes escalas del navio. Pasajeras, artistas de los espectaculos de a bordo, tripulacion y agentes de viaje se exploraran mutuamente cada centimetro de piel, al tiempo que recorren cada rincon de su paraiso flotante. Cuando estas dos autoras te atraigan a esas humedas profundidades en las que todas pierden pie, el viaje no se parecera a ninguno de los que hayas hecho antes.

Syrah Ardani ha intentado salir adelante en la vida lejos de la familia y sus negocios, pero la llamada de las colinas del valle de Napa es irresistible: los viñedos familiares la esperan, y ella, aunque no lo quiera reconocer, lo sabe.Sin embargo, el regreso es duro. Sobre el panorama, idilico, se ciernen nubarrones cuyo origen no hay que buscar en una meteorologia caprichosa sino en la desastrosa gestion de su padre, que ha colocado Viñedos Ardani al borde de la suspension de pagos.Pronto se hace evidente que la situacion solo puede ser abordada por un especialista ajeno a la familia, insensible a los argumentos sentimentales, tan malos para la economia de la empresa. Los tribunales designan a Toni Blanchard para la defensa de los acreedores. Su fama la precede: el business world se hace lenguas de sus metodos, que los mas generosos califican de implacables.¿Quien es la recien llegada? Basta con que sepamos que Toni tiene razones para dejar atras su vida anterior en Manhattan, marcada por una amarga ruptura. Ademas, le han dicho que Syrah Ardani es una mujer atractiva... y sola. Lastima que Toni nunca mezcle el placer con los negocios. Y que Syrah no se muestre dispuesta a transigir y se disponga a luchar por su familia y su negocio.Despues de todo se suma a la impresionante lista de best sellers de Karin Kallmaker, una autora que ha deleitado a lesbianas del mundo entero.

Sarah MacNeil está a punto de entregar su corazón a una hermosa mujer, que puede ser su salvación... o su perdición. Melissa Hartley, escritora y guionista que se mueve por lo más in de la cultura lè

Sydney Van Allen, abogada rica y atractiva, es —todos coinciden— uno de los valores en alza del panorama político. Sus colegas, que se hacen lenguas de su frialdad y autodominio, la llaman «La Reina

The smile that says, "I know you." Yet another wedding. Yet another horrific bridesmaid dress. Once the wedding is over, there seems little reason to linger. Except Amy finds Maxims inviting smile as irresistible as the black velvet jacket Maxim wears with such easy, sexy, confident style. Butch-femme lesbian romance short story from award-winning bestseller Karin Kallmaker.

Peri Garritsen thought it was a simple assignment: get a small-town librarian to answer a few questions. Easy is what everyone tells her she needs right now. Shell make it a quick trip, prove shes fit for duty, and get back to doing something actually important.Librarian Lisette Osborne is not happy at the arrival of another imperious government agent in her office. The library policy is not hard to understand: no warrant, no answers. But that doesnt seem to matter to Ms. "I Hate Small Towns and the Holidays" Homeland Security.Agent Big City Grumpy meets Librarian Small Town Sunshine. Checked Out is all that in a jingle bells novella full of books and cookies, plus one very old coin.

Irene Carson has always been what everyone else needed her to be. She abided by her husbands edicts, raised her daughter through the Depression and War, and took care of whatever needed doing for the church. Now that her daughter has inherited her fathers role in his ministry, Irene realizes that Sissy wants her to go on being exactly the same, as becoming to a widow and matron. Certain that her life is at a turning point but having no means to change the road shes on, Irene is stunned by the gift of a beautiful touring car. Over Sissys strenuous objections and equipped with maps, sunglasses, and a full tank of gas, she sets out on a road trip all by herself for the first time in her life. Irene has no goal in mind but to see something new. She gets her wish and a great deal more. Join Karin Kallmaker for a journey to California in 1952, where a woman yearns to escape from her conventional, constrained life, and a magical coin is determined to help. Books in this series can be read in any order.

The Coin of Love Series: Women are gifted the magic they need to find the love they deserve. Artie Bryson came to Venice to finish her PhD. Five years later the PhD still isnt done, but life is okay. Leading guided tours of the magnificent city pays the bills. The days are all the same until she seeks respite from the summer swelter in the Casino di Venezia cabaret. Nikki Velvet has finally found her musical niche singing Postcards from America in a solo tour across Europe. Her bluesy, jazzy, sultry voice brings Artie back the next night. And the next The two Americans find they have a lot in common, but Nickis gig in Venice ends in two short weeks. Not long enough for anything more than a bit of fun, right? One very old coin knows otherwise... Welcome to Venice, a city like no other, where a touch of old magic can create a new future. Stories in this series can be read in any order.

The Coin of Love Series: Women are gifted the magic they need to find the love they deserve. Left in charge of clan and lands while menfolk sail away to the Crusades, Lady Kirstine rides to the aid of the local Green Woman whose medicines once saved Kirstines life. Shes stunned to find the woman already ably defended by a warrior a knight with no clan and no memory. An axe-bearing knight like no other Kirstine has ever met. In a time of knights and magic, under moonlight and starfire, two hearts find the path to each other.Books in this series can be read in any order.

Professor Hayley Carnegie has no time to figure out why a large book full of blank pages has been delivered to her doorstep. University politics dont matter, her research doesnt matter. Her entire life is wrapped around caring for her twin, Kylie.As the New England winter sharpens both sisters know that Kylie will not see the spring. New neighbor Aurora Lowell is immediately sympathetic, helpful ... and alluring. But Hayley has no time for that either.Its a completely different side of Aurora that Hayley experiences when she chances to open the mysterious book near the firelight and muses aloud the vaguely familiar words that appear on the old pages... Karin Kallmaker combines a cat named Bast, a magic book, and new romance in an unforgettable story of loss, love, and hope.

Home from Afghanistan to surprise her mother, Milla Zajac doesnt expect more than the best apple pie in the world, the bliss of unrationed hot showers, and a quiet, peaceful hometown Christmas. Shes not counting on futures, or meeting a woman like Tyna. From that first chance meeting, soldier Milla and pastor Tyna discover plenty of differences - and unexpected possibilities. 15,500 words." Ill be reading this one again next year." - The Lesbian Review" The spark of sexual interest is clearly there and only requires the opportunity and time " - Dear Author"A delightful, gentle tale of an unexpected connection... Karin Kallmakers writing brings the scene to life, from the chilly cemetery to a teeming hospital cafe." -- The Lesbian Reading RoomAudiobook available.

A Single Word Will Cost Them Everything...An above sea hunt for the pleasure and song of human women turns disastrous when Ariel, 77th daughter of the Mer Queen, shares rising tides powerful passion with the forbidden Erica. Court rivals quickly report her transgression and Ariel finds herself an example of what happens to those who defy the Queen.Stripped of her voice and placed under a powerful curse, Ariel makes her way above water to Ericas side. Erica, who is now dying for want of the one thing they can never share again.Karin Kallmaker turns an originally dark fairy tale into an erotic modern lesbian romance exploring boundaries of love and trust, atonement and pleasure. The Lesbian Review says, "I couldnt stop. I couldnt put it down. It even haunted my dreams and I woke in the middle of the night to just keep reading it. I think Kallmaker put her own kind of spell on me."

I inherited a castle in Scotland! Well, sort of. Im a California girl so I might not have much of a chance at keeping it, not when the other claimant is a local. Plus, Portia Tennielle is compelling and sophisticated. Shes invaded my dreams. They are very good dreams. Mostly.This whole situation could be the beginning of something wonderful, if not for the bad-tempered daughter of the caretaker. Ms. Perfect Melanie Drake seems to think she knows everything, is annoyed by my very existence, and is not in the least bit attractive.Its only for 30 days. Itll be fine. Itll be fun.Join Brittany Brannigan on a breathless exploration of a storm-drenched castle, dungeon dreams, and all sorts of things that go bump in the night. Castle Wrath is "the fun, horror lesbian rewrite of Northanger Abbey that we never knew we needed." The Lesbian Review

From the cold winter dark of Alaska to the warm summer breezes of Hawaii, take a calendar years journey through the lives of women you already love.Love finds its full bloom during a Simply the Best May. The glamour of Hollywood combines with a Because I Said So Halloween. Making Up for Lost Time serves up delicious cookiesand lots of kisses. All kinds of family are welcome at the Car Pool Thanksgiving table.Inspired by classics like Wild Things and Painted Moon, as well as bestsellers and award-winners like Captain of Industry and Above Temptation, Karins third volume of follow-up stories shows the love, tenderness, and romance that stands the test of time.Karin Kallmakers delightful and moving short stories have won Lambda Literary and Golden Crown awards and are sure to have you falling in love with her characters all over again.

Julia Madison is having nightmares. Every night. All night. Painful and perplexing, the nightmares of a woman in captivity calling for help escalate until she is having them during the day, wide awake. Doctors prescribe pills. Therapists theorize about past lives and post-traumatic stress. Fortune tellers predict she will meet a tall, mysterious stranger. Julia would prefer to blame her ex, her job, even the Santa Ana winds.In spite of her long history as a loner, she turns to a support group for women with sleep disorders. To her amazement she learns that the other lesbians in the groupand only the lesbiansare having similar nightmares. No longer believing these vivid night visions are in their heads, the women join forces to find the source of their disturbance.Since Julia knows that her dreams focus on the woman shes named Sirena, finding Sirena is her number one priority. Convincing the other lesbians to help her comb the Mojave Desert is only the beginning of the adventure.Karin Kallmakers story pits the power of sisterhoodand loveagainst the savagery of fear and hate.This title was originally published by Naiad Press in 1997, under the pseudonym of Laura Adams. It has been out of print for some time and were thrilled to bring it back and certain that a whole new generation of readers will find Night Vision irresistible.

Shunned by her family, a girl is sent west on a one-way stage ticket. Penniless in Long Grass, Wyoming, she takes up the only profession open to her. Years later she encounters the cowboy she can love, and her first taste of pleasure - and happiness.Cowboys, however, are born to wander, and their kisses are as brief as the lives of young women without family or means. Accepting that her days will be numbered too few, Darlin clings to her scribblings for escape. Until she recognizes her own truth and a chance for love in the longing gaze of a townswoman.Two determined women in a hostile world save themselves and each other in a lyric, sensual love story of the American West as only Karin Kallmaker can tell.

► Résumé : Paris Ellison mène une existence discrète dans la banlieue de Boston où elle partage son temps entre la préparation de ses brownies, ses voisines octogénaires adorables... et une identité