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The characters have real life conversations... I so loved this story.

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This is a wonderful romance, strengthening the argument that love happens in an instant, but relationships take time.

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Stories of Joy in Italy Make Me Wanna Go! (Again)

Karin Kallmaker 02/25/2026 Readers and Libraries, Velvet in Venice 1 Comment

Everything beamed to the world from Milano-Cortina made me want to go. (Again.) Fortunately, there are plenty of books to take me there!

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Karin Kallmaker’s novels have been translated into German, French and Spanish. Refer a friend who would be happier reading in one of these languages to these LGBTQ+ focused publishers!

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There’s only one of her old songs that matters to grunge-diva-turned-celebrity-chef Devi Raven, and she’s not going to let an autotuned pop star with bubble gum for a soul sing it.

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    The future you planned, the family and friends are gone and what’s left can be packed into a small suitcase. This is Lily’s world. But she takes advantage of her positives...
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    Checked Out is a sweet heartwarming story that just begs to be read in the run up to the festive season.
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