T. Markinson

Historian Lizzie Petrie remains nothing more than a lesbian in her bitter mother's eyes. The suppressed hurt of that superficial assessment means she still catches herself off guard when thinking of Sarah as her wife. The couple has endured the fallout of Lizzie's insecurities and set-up house in Fort Collins, Colorado. Now their relationship is about to be tested again.When her wife announces she wants to have a baby, Lizzie panics. A baby? The thought of sucking an egg from her ovary and implanting the resulting embryo into Sarah's womb terrifies her. Lizzie constantly worries if she'll make a good mother.Just when she starts to make peace with the idea, Lizzie's estranged family enters her life again. The news is anything but good, and she finds herself wondering how to make amends with her aloof mother, stranger of a father, and self-centered brother.Deep down, Lizzie is more loving and caring than she ever gives herself credit. Sometimes it takes a tragedy to open a woman's eyes to her full potential. But at what price?

A Woman Ignored

Newspaper publisher and world traveler JJ Cavendish continually feels pressured to live up to her Miracle Girl nickname. Not many people know she's living a carefully crafted lie. She may not hide ties to the LGBT community, but she does hide past struggles with addiction.When the Colorado native is handpicked to take the helm at a dying Denver newspaper, she ends up reconnecting with her long lost love in this contemporary lesbian romance. Only there's a catch. If JJ fires the most belligerent editor at the paper, she risks losing the love of her life.Mid-afternoon office romps abound in this romantic comedy while also focusing on what it takes for a newspaper to remain relevant in this age of social media.Must JJ lose everything in order to gain a life more fully her own?

The Miracle Girl

In the news business, owning the headlines comes with a deadly cost. JJ Cavendish thought she'd escaped her dark past. After publishing her tell-all memoir, she's ready to settle down with Claire and devote her attention to running a scrappy online news venture. But when her new business partner exploits JJ's notoriety to keep the company afloat, avoiding the limelight becomes impossible. As JJ keeps hungry movie producers at bay, she fields an intriguing offer from an old enemy that could help her expose a cyber bully, stop a string of suicides, and get her company the scoop it needs. To bring the story to light, JJ and her team must brave the darkest corners of the web and hope her own name doesn't make the headlines in the process. The Fall Girl is the second installment in The Miracle Girl, a captivating series of lesbian romantic suspense novels. If you like pulse-pounding plots and exploring the darker side of social media, then you'll love T.B. Markinson's gripping story. Buy The Fall Girl to get the full scoop today!

The Fall Girl

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Petrie has it all. She's rich, beautiful, intelligent, and successful. None of this matters to her mom. Les-Bi-An. That's all her mom sees.Even though Lizzie insists her mom's antagonism does not bother her, Lizzie distances herself from her entire family. When her brother, Peter, calls her out of the blue to announce he's getting married, Lizzie's entire life changes drastically. Peter's fiancée wants to bring the lesbian outcast back into the family. Will this desire cause Lizzie to lose everything dear to her?Sarah, Lizzie's girlfriend, is ecstatic about this change in Lizzie's personal life. Sarah, the hopeless romantic, wants it all, including settling down with the fiercely independent Lizzie.Can Lizzie be tamed? And can she survive her family and all of their secrets?

A Woman Lost

At the age of seventeen, Paige Alexander had it all planned. She wrote a letter, sat in the bath, and slit her wrists. Her plan failed. Her best friend, Alex, is dead. Paige can't get over her twin sister blaming her for a tragic event in their past. Colorado is in the midst of voting on lesbian and gay rights and Paige is terrified to come out of the closet, fearful for her life. Many people in Paige's life are keeping secrets from her. Will she piece everything together before it's too late? In this gripping first-person narrative, a young college student grapples with more than first loves or coming of age. In a world filled with homophobia, suicidal feelings, and a dysfunctional family, Paige cuts her wrists in an attempt to free herself from the crazy life that's all she's ever known. Could there be new lessons in store for Paige? With the help of her girlfriend, friends, and a compassionate therapist, can Paige find the safe space she needs to heal, grow, and cut her strings?

Marionette

Girls are a risk college freshman Ainsley Carmichael can't take. Her powerful political family sees her as the Chosen One who will someday be president. Upholding a carefully crafted veneer is second nature until the first day of class when Maya's mysterious gray eyes hold her in thrall.Ainsley may be out publically regarding her sexual orientation, but she lives under the shadow of the Carmichael's ancient but shrewd matriarch in this contemporary lesbian romance. The girls pair up for a history project, and it soon becomes clear Maya is hiding something when she cuts their first kiss short by pointing out they come from different worlds. The privileged world of the Carmichael clan stands in stark contrast to Maya's limited means. Ainsley's sexually fluid, quirky, and carefree cousin helps her investigate, only to discover details of Maya's past are sketchy at best as the suspense builds in this work of LGBT fiction.Will Ainsley's love for the enigmatic girl enable her to break her Carmichael shackles?

The Chosen One

Lizzie's about to expand her family. But can she reconcile with the one she already has? Lizzie is terrified about becoming a parent. But when she and her pregnant wife find out that they're having twins, her anxiety reaches a whole new level. With two babies on the way, Lizzie attempts to patch things up with her estranged father and brother. To her surprise, Lizzie's father has his own plans to grow the family tree. When Lizzie's brother reacts strongly to their father's secrets, Lizzie wonders if they'll ever come together as a unified family. How can she possibly survive parenthood when her own family is about to fall apart? A Family Woman is the smart and funny third installment in A Woman Lost, a series of contemporary lesbian romances. If you like fully-formed characters, complicated family dynamics, and well-crafted prose, then you'll love T.B. Markinson's heartwarming series. Buy A Family Woman to welcome two bundles of joy today!

A Family Woman

Nobody should ever have to lose a baby before it's born. Both author Cori and artist Kat feel hollow, yet their strong bond enables them to go on despite tragedy since they've been through thick and thin before. The couple has the support of family and friends, though their romantic antics scream for Cori and Kat's help. This work of LGBT fiction explores the many facets of sexual identity and attraction. From the philandering of Cori's high-profile uncle, to the throuple situation of their endearing friend Harold, there's never a dull moment when it comes to love in Boston, Massachusetts. Kat has some big life change surprises in store and has been conspiring with Cori's mom and aunt behind her back. Is the couple headed for another tragedy in this lesbian romance, or will their enduring love conquer all?

Confessions from the Dark

She wanted a roommate and a friend. She found something more. Colorado, 1992. Tegan can't settle the butterflies in her stomach. Her first couple of weeks at college are a whirlwind of classes, homework, and serious adjustment. Her only comfort is a small group of girlfriends, especially her new roommate, Gemma. After a drunken night that involves Gemma telling Tegan she's a lesbian, Tegan sets out to play matchmaker. But as she tries to cope with a long-distance relationship herself, Tegan realizes it may not be the miles pulling her apart from her boyfriend. It may be her confusing feelings for Gemma. Girl Love Happens is the prequel novella to the G & T series. If you like lesbian coming-of-age tales, colorful depictions of campus life, and compelling characters, then you'll love T.B. Markinson's heartfelt and humorous tale. Buy Girl Love Happens to read a tale of freshmen awakening today!

Prequel to G&t Lesbian Romance

Girl Love Happens Series

Graduate student Lizzie Petrie feels more comfortable around books than people. Although an expert in the Hitler Youth, she's a novice in love. Her former lesbian lover is blackmailing her, and not even those closest to Lizzie know the full story of their abusive relationship. When visiting high school English teacher Sarah crosses Lizzie's path at the campus, their attraction is instant, but not without complications. As they start to spend more time together, suspicions arise from both women in this sexy piece of LGBT fiction. Plenty of good-natured teasing takes place between lovers as well as between PhD students in this lesbian contemporary romance. No relationship path ever runs smoothly, and oftentimes, those who can't keep their mouth shut hasten necessary confrontation. Lizzie finds herself buried in a mess of lies in this romantic comedy. The harder she tries to keep Sarah and the rest of her friends from finding out the truth about her first girlfriend, the more endearingly clueless she becomes.

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