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Real World Woes in a Believable Romance
Simply the Best / ReviewsThese [COVID] elements provided the story with a layer of reality that didn't feel depressing,
Touchwood 30th Anniversary Audio at Lez Review Books
Touchwood 30th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsAngela Dawe is the narrator and is the perfect choice to do this novel justice.
Cowboys and Kisses Reviewed at Lez Review Books
Cowboys and Kisses / ReviewsA fine balance between romance and reality . . . intimate scenes are beautifully appropriate for the period.
Cowboys and Kisses Reviewed at Jude in the Stars
Cowboys and Kisses / ReviewsThis is a very interesting book, as much for the story as because of who wrote it. There’s not a single second of doubt that this is a Kallmaker book. Her style is everywhere.
Satisfying and Cathartic – Cowboys and Kisses
Cowboys and Kisses / Reviews5 stars! So, so satisfying and cathartic to see that they were allowed to have their happy ending!
A Gift of Romance and Evolution – Cowboy and Kisses
Cowboys and Kisses / ReviewsOverall, I really enjoyed the read, so much so that the epilogue brought a tear to my eye. It was just so cute.
Cowboys and Kisses Highly Recommended – The Lesbian Review
Cowboys and Kisses / Reviews...Searching for a touching and steamy historical romance with fully fleshed out characters, then look no further...this is the perfect story for you!
Cowboys and Kisses – Very Pleased with the Ending!
Cowboys and Kisses / ReviewsAt times heartbreaking, but overall hopeful, I really loved Darlin’s story and was very pleased with the ending.
As a Journalist Simply the Best Grabbed Me Hook, Line, and Sinker
Simply the Best / ReviewsAs a journalist, and an environmental one at that with a degree in science, this novel grabbed me hook, line and sinker... The love story was beautiful and inspiring...
Listener Comments about Touchwood 30th Anniversary Audio
Touchwood 30th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsSublime age-gap f/f romance - Swoon for Angela Dawe's spectacular, emotionally vibrant narration!
Reader Comments about the Audio version of Simply the Best
Simply the Best / ReviewsBoth author and narrator are such professionals, they made this audiobook a great experience. Highly recommended.
Reader Comments about En Aguas Profundas (In Deep Waters)
In Deep Waters Volume 2 / ReviewsLas historias apasionantes, divertidas y escritas con la ma maestría y talento de estas escritoras increíbles.
Reader Comments about Touchwood 30th Anniversary Edition
Touchwood 30th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsThis is a wonderful story that has continued to be a winner. I now understand why Touchwood is a favourite for many readers.
Simply the Best Reviewed at The Lesbian Review
Simply the Best / ReviewsGet this book when you want to find romance in amongst the dumpster fire world in which we live.
Lily from Love by the Numbers 1 of Most Endearing Characters at LezReviewBooks
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsThe 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...
Unbeliever Review by LezReviewBooks
Unbeliever / ReviewsI’ve always been impressed with her writing but this novella was even better than I expected.
Simply the Best – highly recommended – Cindy Rizzo author of The Papercutter
Simply the Best / ReviewsThis is a romance and a serious book that examines a wide range of issues of the day ... without detracting from the story and the characters.
Simply the Best Reviewed at Rainbow Literary Society
Simply the Best / ReviewsNeither fluffy nor too heavy, Simply The Best hits the right balance, incorporating current news and societal themes in what remains, fundamentally, a romance novel.
Simply the Best Reviewed at Rainbow Reflections
Simply the Best / ReviewsI really did enjoy this novel and recommend it to those who love WLW romance.
I really needed to hear and read this – Simply the Best
Simply the Best / ReviewsI know you said you struggled to write it, but Simply the Best is right up there as one of my favorite books you’ve written.
Reader Comments about Simply the Best
Simply the Best / ReviewsIt made me appreciate just how much the past few years has hit me and just how important it is to keep loving.
Unbeliever Review by Tara Scott
Unbeliever / ReviewsIt's my favourite that I've read by Karin Kallmaker and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Stepping Stone at Lez Review Books
Stepping Stone / Reviews...Drama and joy, glitz and glamour and plenty of gossip... So get yourself some popcorn and press play!
Because I Said So – Goldie Winner!
Because I Said So / AwardsBecause I Said So wins Best Lesbian Romance - Short Novel at the 2020 Goldie Awards.
Audio Listeners on Warming Trend
Warming Trend / Wild Things / ReviewsSmart story with fascinating, unusual, and well developed characters... Of course Abby Craden always gives an unbelievably enjoyable narrative.
Audio Listeners on Wild Things
Wild Things / ReviewsI love the story of Sydney and Faith. I think anyone can relate to their story in one way or another.
Audio Listeners on My Lady Lipstick
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsThis one was entertaining, interesting, beyond imaginary. I loved it. And with Abby Craden’s sexy voice who could ask for more.
Audio Listeners on Because I Said So
Because I Said So / ReviewsLoved this book, it has a great twist, it is well told and loved the characters... Abby Craden as usual made this book even better.
Painted Moon 25 at The Lesbian Review
Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / Reviews25th Anniversary Edition: One of Sheena's Favourite Lesbian Books
Audio Listeners on Painted Moon 25
Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsSuch delicious love scenes. And the whole package just wrapped up in a beautiful bow with Abby Craden narrating.
Audio Listeners on Comfort and Joy
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsA sweet holiday romance that is well written and performed.
Because I Said So at Rainbow Reflections
Because I Said So / ReviewsShe is obviously skilled in writing great stories, and this book is a great example of her work
Reader Comments about Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition
Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsThe extra chapters at the end was FANTASTIC!!
Painted Moon 25 at Lez Review Books
Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsThis lesbian classic audiobook is a good way to immerse yourself in the past and be happy for what we’ve got now.
Love by the Numbers at Lez Review Books
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsThis traditional lesbian romance book was charming with fantastic dialogues that just appealed to the nerd in me.
Because I Said So at The Lesbian Review
Because I Said So / ReviewsI can’t talk about my favourite aspect of the book without blowing a massive spoiler. Just know that it’s SO GOOD.
My Lady Lipstick – Goldie Winner!
My Lady Lipstick / AwardsMy Lady Lipstick Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romantic Blend at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2019 Awards Ceremony.
Reader Comments about Because I Said So
Because I Said So / ReviewsAmazing to read such a fresh story, interesting jobs.. a double love story (Paz and Josie are super cute), and a wild trajectory for Kesa and Shannon...
Because I Said So in Bug’s Own Words
Because I Said So / ReviewsA great summer, holiday read, what with all the glorious, delish culinary delights, exotic or otherwise, fun pastimes and all! California dreamin’, eh?
A Fish Out of Water at Women’s Monthly
Fish Out of Water / ReviewsDeep and layered with meaning. ...The result is an unexpectedly haunting tale told in image-drenched language that stays with you long after the story is over.
Unforgettable at Reviewer’s Bookwatch
Unforgettable / ReviewsUnforgettable is vintage lesbian romance, continuing Kallmaker's string of well-written, thoughtful stories about women surviving difficult times and coming into their own.
Comfort and Joy Audiobook at the Lesbian Review
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsThere is a warmth to the author's reading that works perfectly for this story.
My Lady Lipstick at Curve Magazine
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsKarin Kallmaker...delivers a perfectly plotted and paced contemporary romance. She’s a true master of the craft, and this book is not to be missed.
My Lady Lipstick at Les Rêveur
My Lady Lipstick / Reviews...The star of the show was Paris, I finished the book with a rather big crush on her. She was quiet, sweet and a little butch with a big heart. Honestly, she was the whole delicious package.
A Fish Out of Water in Bug’s Own Words
Fish Out of Water / ReviewsI was so elated I wanted to celebrate their Happily-Ever-After when I finished reading it! Phew! What a thrilling, intoxicating ride, indeed!
My Lady Lipstick at The Lesbrary
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsThis is a romance ... that showcases real, internal struggles instead of a sequence of external obstacles neatly resolved before the happy ending.
My Lady Lipstick at The Lesbian Review
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsBoth characters are expertly drawn and easy to love. I appreciated that Kallmaker made one a wonderfully complex and relatable butch.
My Lady Lipstick at Lambda Literary Review
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsMy Lady Lipstick has a well-written plot with innovative character drama and a love story that doesn’t disappoint. The romance sparkles, the characters are enchanting...
My Lady Lipstick at Lesbian Reading Room
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsThe whole is a perfectly wrapped bundle of enjoyment for anyone who likes a good romance.
Reader Comments about My Lady Lipstick
My Lady Lipstick / Reviews"A well-written story that I really liked and can easily recommend." - Pin
Pas de Trois at Just About Write
Pas de Trois / ReviewsThis tale of love lost and love found makes you cry and laugh at the same time.
Reader Comments about A Fish Out of Water
Fish Out of Water / Reviews...A silly, crazy, hot rehash of an originally very depressing fairytale...
Warming Trend at The Lesbian Review
Warming Trend / ReviewsThis is a beautiful romance, a story of two people who are so destined to be together that no matter how big the gulf between them they can find a way to overcome it.
A Fish Out of Water at The Lesbian Review
Fish Out of Water / ReviewsI couldn’t stop. I couldn’t 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.
Just Like That at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Just Like That / ReviewsIf you’re at all into reinterpretations of classic literature or have been wondering what Karin Kallmaker’s writing is like, I highly recommend Just Like That.
Castle Wrath at The Lesbian Review
Castle Wrath / ReviewsCastle Wrath is the fun, erotic horror lesbian rewrite of Northanger Abbey that we never knew we needed.
Just Like That at the Lesbian Talk Show
Just Like That / #Reviewers / Reviews / The Lesbian ReviewTara and Sheena from the Lesbian Review devote this episode of The Lesbian Talk Show to Just Like that by Karin Kallmaker.
Finders Keepers at The Lesbian Review
Finders Keepers / ReviewsFinders Keepers is a rare gem that should be treasured and revisited regularly.
Just Like That at The Lesbian Review
Just Like That / ReviewsThe best kind of romance. It has lesbians, just enough angst and a delightful wit and writing style.
Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Review
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsThe dialogue, particularly in conversations between Milla and Tyna, works so well, capturing the first blush of attraction.
Reader Comments about Captain of Industry
Captain of Industry / Reviews...Reality-based & entertaining story about the conflicts & consequences when faced with choosing which you're most willing to sacrifice— the life of your dreams or the love of your life?
Stonewall Library and Archives Distinguished Author Series
EPHEMERA / Other Cool StuffThe Distinguished Author program brings authors to the Library and Archives located in Fort Lauderdale, to standing room only audiences.
California Assembly Certificate of Recognition
EPHEMERA / Other Cool StuffAssemblyman Mark Leno commends, "your dedication to enriching our lives with your use of the written word, broadening LGBT awareness, and being an inspiration..."
Alice B Readers Lifetime Achievement Medal
AwardsIt simply reads “In Appreciation” The Alice B. Award for Lifetime Achievement comes from a group of dedicated readers in Arizona who every year name veteran writers and debut authors as Medalists and Lavender Award Certificates winners respectively. Other medalists include KG MacGregor, Radclyffe, Cate Culpepper, Katherine V. Forrest, Ann Allen Shockley, Sheila Ortiz-Taylor, Ellen Hart, Peggy J. Herring, Gerri Hill and Claire McNab.
LJ Maas Memorial Award
AwardsIn Recognition of Mentorship Awarded by the Executive Director of the Golden Crown Literary Society, the LJ Maas Memorial Award was presented as “recognition of your mentorship of young writers and your commitment and dedication to new authors of lesbian literature.”
Seeds of Fire – Lammy Finalist
Seeds of Fire / AwardsSeeds of Fire Finalist for a 2002 Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Fantasy.
Trailblazer – Golden Crown Literary Society
Awards2011 Trailblazer Award from the Golden Crown Literary Society Previous Trailblazers include Ann Bannon, Sarah Aldridge, Jane Rule, Katherine V. Forrest, Lee Lynch and Ellen Hart. The Trailblazer Award is given to a lesbian writer for lifetime achievement, in recognition of the contributions she has made to the field of lesbian literature. Karin credits one of her proudest and most breathtaking moments as being when Lee Lynch said her name at the 2012 Phoenix Convention.
Reader Comments about Do Overs Plus Two More
Do Overs + 2 / ReviewsAn excellent writer, with lots of experience, and it shows.
Reader Comments about Watermark
Watermark / ReviewsBeautiful and unforgettable story of love and hope.
Reader Comments about Night Vision
Night Vision / ReviewsThey prevailed with good old fashioned lesbian camaraderie and intelligence.
Reader Comments about Touchwood
Touchwood - First Edition / Touchwood 30th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsOne of the few books about a older woman with a younger woman. Both sensitive and serious as well as filled with humor.
Reader Comments about Wild Things
Wild Things / ReviewsI love that both these women are smart, and it shows...
Reader Comments about Just Like That
Just Like That / ReviewsIt wasn't that long ago I thought romance novels had nothing to offer a sophisticated reader. I was wrong...
Reader Comments about Love by the Numbers
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsA bonus: fun use of exotic locales. Well done, brain-engaging romance.
Reader Comments about Stepping Stone
Stepping Stone / ReviewsGreat read. I just want to keep reading. I would love a sequel.
Reader Comments about Substitute for Love
Substitute for Love / ReviewsA terrific novel to add to your book shelf.
Reader Comments about In Every Port
In Every Port / ReviewsA book where the women are strong and commanding
Reader Comments about Painted Moon
Painted Moon - First Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / Reviews...Well written, romantic and comparable to Curious Wine, which I also loved.
Reader Comments about Roller Coaster
Roller Coaster / ReviewsI couldn't wait to see what happened & would wake up during the night to read more.
Reader Comments about Warming Trend
Warming Trend / ReviewsGreat writing, smart story with fascinating, unusual, and well developed characters. People you would like to know.
Reader Comments about One Degree of Separation
One Degree of Separation / ReviewsThis book was like a fantasy come to life. All my life I have had the hots for librarians.
Reader Comments about Maybe Next Time
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsA romance that reads like saga, is structured like a mystery, and is written with an ear for music.
Reader Comments about Seeds of Fire
Seeds of Fire / ReviewsA gift to all voracious readers from a splendidly gifted imagination.
Reader Comments about Sleight of Hand
Sleight of Hand / ReviewsThe emotions and powers at work raised the hair on the back of my neck at times!
Reader Comments about In Deep Waters 2
In Deep Waters Volume 2 / ReviewsDon't read in public unless you just don't give a damn.
Reader Comments about In Deep Waters 1
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / ReviewsThese stories are great as stand alone and as surprise returns of characters I had read before.
Reader Comments about Making Up for Lost Time
Making Up for Lost Time / ReviewsI thoroughly enjoyed the antics, deception, and tension between Jamie and Val.
Reader Comments about Cowboys and Kisses
Cowboys and Kisses / ReviewsThe heat of a prairie fire and the bold passion these women share is portrayed in vivid, poetic language.
Reader Comments about Sugar
Sugar / ReviewsThe dialogue is probably the best I have read by this author and she excels at snappy dialogue.
Reader Comments about Frosting on the Cake 2
Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / ReviewsOne of my favorite things to do after reading a Karin Kallmaker book is to jump over to my Frosting on the Cake.
Reader Comments about Frosting on the Cake 1
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / ReviewsThis one's a mouth-watering delight.
Reader Comments about Embrace in Motion
Embrace in Motion / ReviewsDelightful and thoughtful... A satisfying book.
Reader Comments about The Dawning
Dawning / ReviewsBeing a descendant of First Generation Americans, I am impressed by this attention to detail.
Reader Comments about Christabel
Christabel / ReviewsLove can conquer anything, even time and always evil. That's the message of this book, which I could not put down.
Reader Comments about Car Pool
Car Pool / ReviewsIt was as if she knew me, and created the character of Shay right out of my life.
Reader Comments about All the Wrong Places
All the Wrong Places / ReviewsTell tale warmth, vulnerability, and charm that are so recognizable of this author.
Reader Comments about Above Temptation
Above Temptation / ReviewsAction-spy-story-mystery with dramatic possibilities and breathtaking plot developments.
Captain of Industry at Lambda Literary Review
Captain of Industry / ReviewsCaptain of Industry is subtle and engaging, a Kallmaker love story with the kind of angst to which we can probably all relate.
Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Reading Room
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsA delightful, gentle tale of an unexpected connection...
Captain of Industry at Rainbow Reviews
Captain of Industry / ReviewsFor as much as I thought I disliked both women for different reasons, Kallmaker sucked me in with deeper character analysis that left me cheering them both on in the last few chapters.
Reader Comments about 18th and Castro / 16 Shades of Lesbian Love
18th and Castro / ReviewsWhile every story is a little different, some overlap with the same apartment dwellers, lending continuity to the collection so it acts like a novel...
Captain of Industry at the Lesbian Reading Room
Captain of Industry / ReviewsExtremely well written in classic Kallmaker style, with a great supporting cast of friends and colleagues and a fascinating exploration on the social scene these women inhabit...
Captain of Industry at the Lesbian Review
Captain of Industry / ReviewsI expect a lot from Kallmaker and she delivered a good romance with interesting characters and a plot line that left me mulling it over for days.
‘Butch,’ ‘Salt,’ and ‘Steam’ at the Lesbian Reading Room
Butch Across the Hall / Ice and Fire / Salt - A Story / Steam Across the Hall / ReviewsExquisite writing, extremely fiery sex, great characterisation despite the length and a totally enjoyable read.
All the Wrong Places at the Lesbian Review
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...Steamy sex, family drama, and all the angst you could hope for with a main character falling for her straight best friend.
Maybe Next Time at the Lesbian Review
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsA brilliant book. I loved every moment of it.
Roller Coaster at the Lesbian Review
Roller Coaster / ReviewsI had that complete happy sigh that comes after reading an excellent romance...
Substitute for Love at the Lesbian Review
Substitute for Love / ReviewsNot only will this book make it onto my Best Karin Kallmaker List but it has also made my Top 10 Lesbian Romances list.
Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Review
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsWhat a lovely story. I’ll be reading this one again next year.
‘If Only They Knew’ at the Lesbian Reading Room
If Only They Knew / ReviewsBrilliant and fun and delightfully well done. Made me smile and dream of such a love.
Christabel at the Lesbian Review
Christabel / ReviewsKallmaker has created a moody, epic, romantic, passionate novel...
10 Quick and Easy Salads at the Lesbian Review
10 Quick and Easy Salads+2 / ReviewsOne of my favourites! Charming and wonderfully written.
L-Word.de reviews Tanz auf dem Eis
Warming Trend / ReviewsDie Happy-End-Garantin schafft es spielend, mit Hilfe von Freundschaft
Love by the Numbers – Lammy Finalist
Love by the Numbers / AwardsLove by the Numbers Finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance.
Love by the Numbers at the Lesbian Reading Room
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsThis had my dopamine, seratonin and oxytocin levels creeping higher and higher...
Love by the Numbers at Romance Novels for Feminists
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsBalance between intellectual and emotional pleasures...
Lesbicanarias Review of Inolvidable
Unforgettable / ReviewsLa diversión radica precisamente en los giros de tuerca que se van descubriendo por el camino...
La Belle Eprise Critique – Universe-L
Finders Keepers / ReviewsAutant le dire tout de suite, j’ai adoré ce livre que j’ai dévoré en quelques heures ce week-end.
Finders Keepers at Books to Watch Out For
Finders Keepers / ReviewsStrong character portraits, interesting and informative plots, and engaging storytelling.
Love by the Numbers at Dear Author
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsI like to see a couple fall in love outside of the bedroom...
Reader Comments about Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers / ReviewsA romance built around a real world and real people.
Comfort and Joy at Dear Author
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsThe growing attraction and feelings the women experience are delicately delineated with a fine touch...
Love by the Numbers at the Lambda Literary Review
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsJust the right amount of tension to make the nerve endings buzz.
La Belle Eprise Critique – Media-G
Finders Keepers / ReviewsAh ! l'amour... Une histoire qui commence par la fin, pour mieux faire goûter au suspens... Encore de quoi faire rêver les lesbiennes!
Roller Coaster – Goldie Finalist
Roller Coaster / AwardsRoller Coaster Finalist at the 2012 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards for Lesbian Romance.
Roller Coaster at C-Spot Reviews
Roller Coaster / ReviewsI enjoyed the dialogue as well as the minor characters in the story.
Roller Coaster at the Lesbrary
Roller Coaster / ReviewsKallmaker quietly but effectively sets the stage... Recommended.
Above Temptation – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
Above Temptation / AwardsAbove Temptation Winner of 2010 Favorite Adventure Book as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards.
Above Temptation – Lammy Finalist
Above Temptation / AwardsAbove Temptation Finalist for the 2010 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance.
Frosting on the Cake 2 – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / AwardsFrosting on the Cake 2: Second Helpings Winner of 2010 Favorite Anthology/Story Collection as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards.
Above Temptation – Goldie Winner!
Above Temptation / AwardsAbove Temptation Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romance at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2011 Awards Ceremony.
Frosting on the Cake 2 – Goldie Winner!
Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / AwardsWinner - Best Lesbian Short Stories, GCLS Goldies
Paperback Romance at the Lesbrary
Paperback Romance / ReviewsGood things to say about staying true to yourself...
Stepping Stone at Just About Write
Stepping Stone / ReviewsA sheer pleasure and joy to read.... An exceptionally strong and convincing story.
Recensione da La siepe di more
Substitute for Love / ReviewsInfatti, più che alla storia d’amore tra le due protagoniste, si dà grande spazio alla loro storia personale, a ciò che le porterà a incontrarsi – solo nella seconda metà del romanzo.
Stepping Stone at Dear Author
Stepping Stone / ReviewsThe filmmaking details were fascinating to me... The behind-the-scenes added to the story without getting in the way.
Petits jeux entre amies – Critique Et-alors.net
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...Du monde tout une gamme d'expériences intimes rarement contées avec autant de naturel et de légèreté...
Warming Trend at Just About Write
Warming Trend / ReviewsA diabolical plot and how two friends, Lisa and Tan, work with Ani and Eve to clear Ani's name.
Anna Furtado reviews Warming Trend
Warming Trend / ReviewsThe broken relationship between Eve and Ani will have the reader on tenterhooks until the end.
All the Wrong Places at Loving Venus – Loving Mars
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...Halfway through I’m really dying for two people to get together...
Stepping Stone – Lammy Finalist
Stepping Stone / AwardsStepping Stone Finalist for a 2009 Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Romance.
In Deep Waters 1 at Curve Magazine
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / ReviewsThis winning combination gives us fantasy, romance and smut throughout.
Kiss that Counted – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
Kiss That Counted / AwardsThe Kiss that Counted Winner of 2008 Favorite Romance Book as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards.
The Kiss that Counted at Lambda Book Report
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsFull of suspense and mystery, deeply moving characters and storytelling... The perfect book.
Reader Comments about The Kiss that Counted
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsThe perfect mix of angst and comfort.
Kiss that Counted – Ann Bannon Popular Choice Winner!
Kiss That Counted / AwardsThe Kiss that Counted Winner of a Golden Crown Literary Society Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2009 awards ceremony. This award is voted on by the Society’s membership in an annual poll.
In Deep Waters Volume 2 – Lammy Winner!
In Deep Waters Volume 2 / AwardsIn Deep Waters Volume 2: Cruising the Strip Winner of the 2008 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Erotica. Co-authored with Radclyffe.
Kiss that Counted – Lammy Winner!
Kiss That Counted / AwardsThe Kiss that Counted Winner of the 2008 Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance.
The Kiss that Counted Review by Konnys Lesbenseiten
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsDem neuen Buch der „Queen of Lesbian Romance“ für gemütlich-gemütvolle Stunden...
Finders Keepers at Just About Write
Finders Keepers / ReviewsThe icing on the permissible small sliver of cake is the sexy and truly romantic love story.
The Kiss that Counted at Just About Write
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsA gripping story that will delight Kallmaker fans!
In Deep Waters Volume 1 – Goldie Winner!
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / AwardsIn Deep Waters Volume 1: Cruising the Seas Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Erotica at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2008 Awards Ceremony. Co-authored with Radclyffe.
Lesbicanarias Review of En Aguas Profundas
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / ReviewsPara mi lo más interesante de el libro es precisamente lo diverso que es.
Tall in the Saddle – Goldie Finalist
Novellas / AwardsTall in the Saddle: New Exploits of Western Lesbians This collection of four novellas was a finalist at the 2008 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards for Lesbian Erotica. The book contains “Cowboys and Kisses” as well as novellas by Barbara Johnson, Therese Szymanski and Julia Watts.
In Deep Waters Volume 1 – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / AwardsIn Deep Waters Volume 1: Cruising the Seas Winner of 2007 Favorite Erotica Book as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards. Co-authored with Radclyffe.
Reader Comments about Unforgettable
Unforgettable / ReviewsThis story has twists and yet is so believable. Kallmaker knows how to keep your interest. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
In Deep Waters 1 at Diva Magazine
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / ReviewsKallmaker and Radclyffe come together to pen these hot short stories... A perfect bedtime read!
Finders Keepers – Lammy Finalist
Finders Keepers / AwardsFinders Keepers Finalist for the 2006 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance.
18th and Castro at Lambda Book Report
18th and Castro / ReviewsA fun and sexy read to put you (or someone else) in the mood!
18th and Castro at In the Know
18th and Castro / ReviewsMasterful storytelling that doesn’t get in the way of generating incredible heat.
18th and Castro at In News Weekly
18th and Castro / ReviewsA cast of characters who buzz in and out of each other's lives (and apartments) in the course of one busy night...
18th and Castro at Family and Friends
18th and Castro / ReviewsKarin Kallmaker continues to amaze me with yet another story told in a totally different fashion than most...
Bell Book and Dyke – Goldie Finalist
Unbeliever / AwardsBell, Book and Dyke: New Exploits of Magical Lesbians This collection of four novellas was a finalist at the 2006 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards for Lesbian Fantasy. The book contains “Unbeliever” as well as novellas by Barbara Johnson, Therese Szymanski and Julia Watts.
18th and Castro – Lammy Finalist
18th and Castro / Awards18th and Castro Finalist for the 2006 Lambda Literary Awards: Best LGBT Erotica.
18th and Castro – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
18th and Castro / Awards18th and Castro Winner of 2006 Favorite Anthology/Story Collection as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards.
18th and Castro – Goldie Winner!
18th and Castro / Awards18th and Castro Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Erotica at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2007 Awards Ceremony.
Just Like That – Goldie Winner!
Just Like That / AwardsJust Like That Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romance at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2006 Awards Ceremony.
Just Like That – Lammy Finalist
Just Like That / AwardsJust Like That Finalist for the 2005 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance.
All the Wrong Places at MegaScene
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...A winsome heroine, hot sex, and an interesting plot.
Just Like That at Family & Friends
Just Like That / ReviewsA marvelous story of two head-strong women.
Just Like That at MegaScene
Just Like That / ReviewsWine buffs, as well as lovers of a good romance, will enjoy this excellent read.
Just Like That at Midwest Book Review
Just Like That / ReviewsA new look at prejudice and a different view of pride all painted with the dark purple of a fruity Shiraz.
All the Wrong Places at Lambda Book Report
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...It’s hot; it’s imaginative; and the bonus is that it’s well-written and well, entertaining.
Bell, Book and Dyke at Golden Threads
Unbeliever / Reviews“Some magic both in and out of relationships, some amusing twists on both magic and Druidism, and totally enjoyable for those who have a more esoteric bent. Great fun to read!” – Golden Threads
All the Wrong Places at Bay Windows
All the Wrong Places / ReviewsKarin Kallmaker heats up the lesbian romance genre...
Sugar at Lambda Book Report
Sugar / Reviews...Cake layers, ganache, and fondant - the detailed descriptions of baked goods had me ready to bike immediately to the local café for a triple-chocolate-chip cookie.
Just Like That at Golden Threads
Just Like That / Reviews“…Sparks have been created and things happen that were definitely not planned. A sweet romance for a rainy afternoon.” – Golden Threads
All the Wrong Places at Wishing Well
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...Full of steamy sex and strong emotional realizations
All the Wrong Places – Goldie Finalist
All the Wrong Places / AwardsAll the Wrong Places Finalist at the 2006 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards: Best Lesbian Romance.
All the Wrong Places – Lammy Finalist
All the Wrong Places / AwardsAll the Wrong Places Finalist in two categories for the 2005 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance and Best LGBT Erotica.
Sugar – Goldie Winner!
Sugar / AwardsSugar Winner for Best Lesbian Romance “Goldie” at the Golden Crown Literary Society 2005 awards ceremony.
Once Upon a Dyke – Lammy Finalist
Fish Out of Water / AwardsOnce Upon a Dyke: New Exploits of Fairy Tale Lesbians This collection of four novellas was a finalist at the 2004 Lambda Literary Awards for LGBT Fantasy. The book contains “Fish Out of Water” as well as novellas by Barbara Johnson, Therese Szymanski and Julia Watts.
Sugar at Book Marks
Sugar / ReviewsSugar is a literary snack as delectable as the fabulous desserts created by the Seattle chef.
Sugar at WomanSpace
Sugar / ReviewsAn upbeat romance that begins with a house fire that threatens a woman's livelihood...
Sugar at Wishing Well
Sugar / ReviewsThis cute novel held me enthralled wondering who cake designer Sugar Sorenson would end up with...
One Degree of Separation at Midwest Review of Books
One Degree of Separation / Reviews...Filled with humor, lust, and lots of intelligent, interesting dykes.
Libera Me – Critique GayVox
Wild Things / ReviewsLibera me se lit d'une traite et démontre avec bonheur que roman sentimental ne rime pas forcément avec Arlequin.
Libera Me – Critique Monchoix.net
Wild Things / Reviews...Tous ces ingrédients mis ensemble en font un livre qui se lit facilement, et qui, encore une fois, fait rêver.
Once Upon a Dyke at Midwest Review of Books
Fish Out of Water / ReviewsRomantic, funny, thoughtful, and hot...
Maybe Next Time at Midwest Review of Books
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsCompelling story of redemption, healing and surviving.
Sugar at MegaScene
Sugar / ReviewsA light, frothy story that is just possibly as light as the cakes made by the main character.
Maybe Next Time – Lammy Winner!
Maybe Next Time / AwardsMaybe Next Time Winner of the 2003 Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance.
Jean Stewart Reviews Seeds of Fire
Seeds of Fire / ReviewsA gem of a read, a gift to all voracious readers from a splendidly gifted imagination.
Maybe Next Time at Just About Write
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsA memorable tale... With flawed but likable main characters, an intriguing plot with many surprises, award-winning prose and flawless editing.
Seeds of Fire at Book Marks
Seeds of Fire / ReviewsAn atmospheric mix of mythical past lives and daunting present-day dangers...
Substitute for Love – Lammy Finalist
Substitute for Love / AwardsSubstitute for Love Finalist for a 2001 Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Romance. This was the first year that a category for Romance was included by the LLF.
Sleight of Hand at Lambda Book Report
Sleight of Hand / ReviewsComplicated plot elements are handled beautifully...
Substitute for Love at Book Marks
Substitute for Love / ReviewsThe lesbian hybrid of Joyce Carol Oates and Danielle Steele.
Frosting on the Cake at Bookmarks
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / ReviewsShe's more than imaginative, she's cleverly inventive...
Substitute for Love at Bay Area Reporter
Substitute for Love / ReviewsSubstitute for Love may just be the best Kallmaker I've read in a long time, and given her extraordinary talent, that's saying something.
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 at Lambda Book Report
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / Reviews“I started with And Now a Word…or Two, and ate the whole thing, buttercream rose and all, savoring every bite.” – Carol Rosenfeld for Lambda Book Report
Substitute for Love at Womyn’s Words
Substitute for Love / ReviewsOne of Karin Kallmaker's best and most engrossing books yet!
Jean Stewart reviews Sleight of Hand
Sleight of Hand / ReviewsA cohesive, tightly-knit and dynamic tale!
Unforgettable at Celebrate!
Unforgettable / ReviewsA fascinating and totally believable roller coaster with unexpected complications and intriguing plot twists...
Unforgettable at MegaScene
Unforgettable / ReviewsIf you're looking for a great book with which to curl up, find Unforgettable.
Unforgettable at the Lesbian Review of Books
Unforgettable / ReviewsThe kind of indestructible and talented woman we all dream we could be - much like Molly Bolt in Rubyfruit Jungle.
Unforgettable at Journal of Lesbian Studies
Unforgettable / ReviewsThe book's underlying message is one of lesbian empowerment... Kallmaker's reign as "queen of lesbian romance" no doubt will continue.
Unforgettable at Lambda Book Report
Unforgettable / ReviewsThe love scenes sizzle, the stakes are high and the ending is happy.
Unforgettable at Cliterati Blog
Unforgettable / ReviewsIt’s clear this is a relationship each of them is going to integrate into her real life… A fun, relaxing, sexy story.
The Dawning at Midwest Review of Books
Dawning / ReviewsThe Dawning is one of those superb novels that are so easy to pick up - and so difficult to put down!
Watermark at Lambda Book Report
Watermark / ReviewsThe young, hot-headed Teresa and the tormented Rayann pull us in immediately...
Touchwood and Watermark at Bay Area Reporter
Touchwood - First Edition / Touchwood 30th Anniversary Edition / Watermark / ReviewsA wonderfully written, wonderfully entertaining novel.
Christabel at MegaScene
Christabel / ReviewsThe perfect read for a dark night, a cozy armchair and a warm fire in the fireplace.
Night Vision at the Bay Area Reporter
Night Vision / ReviewsIf anyone had suggested to me that I would have been moved and enthralled by a fictional alien encounter, I would never have believed it, but there you have it.
Night Vision at the Lesbian Review of Books
Night Vision / ReviewsBut where the author really shines is what she does for love.
Night Vision at Mystery Buff Magazine
Night Vision / ReviewsThe premise for the story is interesting and imaginative... Refreshing!
Embrace in Motion at MegaScene
Embrace in Motion / ReviewsKallmaker ... has once again proven her skill at creating characters that engage the interest of the reader.
Night Vision – Top Five of the Year at BAR
Night Vision / ReviewsBibliophile's Bounty! Night Vision Top Five of the Year!
Wild Things at On Our Own
Wild Things / ReviewsA tale of romance, with just enough hot sex to keep it interesting.
Painted Moon at the Midwest Review of Books
Painted Moon - First Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsClassic Kallmaker elements with interesting characters, wry wit and steamy love scenes.
Painted Moon at Lambda Book Report
Painted Moon - First Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsA classic Kallmaker romance - Painted Moon is as steamy as readers like it to be. The story is a good one, the characters are realistic.
Painted Moon at the Lesbian Review of Books
Painted Moon - First Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsPainted Moon is a classic that could very well become the next Curious Wine... [It] has the compelling storyline and strong writing that will deservedly reinforce the popularity of the romance genre.
Painted Moon at MegaScene
Painted Moon - First Edition / ReviewsAn exciting story which might give the reader the courage to make whatever changes must be made in her life. Look for this engrossing book!
Painted Moon at Alabama Forum Gaiety
Painted Moon - First Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsWonderfully written with believable and lovable characters, this is a terrific and moving lesbian novel...
Painted Moon at Our Own
Painted Moon - First Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsThere's no doubt that Painted Moon will take you on an emotional roller coaster, but you will certainly enjoy the ride... Beautifully sensitive.
Painted Moon at Bay Area Reporter
Painted Moon - First Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsKallmaker's writing gets better and better, her observations on the life lesbian more and more astute. Painted Moon is a very good romance novel with lots of extras.
Car Pool at Small Press Magazine
Car Pool / ReviewsA delicious romance with just a hint of intrigue ... Uncommonly realistic!
Paperback Romance at Bay Area Reporter
Paperback Romance / ReviewsA real gift for characterization and realistically humorous dialogue.
Touchwood at Bay Windows
Touchwood - First Edition / Touchwood 30th Anniversary Edition / ReviewsA wonderful book...truly outstanding.
Reader Comments about Karin’s Short Stories
10 Quick and Easy Salads+2 / All About Her / Anthologies / Butch Across the Hall / Curve of Her / Do Overs + 2 / Ice and Fire / If Only They Knew / Lay Lady Lay / Long-Term Lovers Lesbian Couples / Pas de Trois / Reunited / Salt - A Story / Steam Across the Hall / ReviewsShe tells stories that can be read over and over again with characters that linger in your thoughts.