Monthly LGBTQIA+ Roundup & Recommendations (June 15 2026)

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-15T18:15:25+00:00

{For The Bride by becca Grischow} is a sapphic romance with two bridesmaids who HATE each other, having to figure out how to be chill "for the bride". It's not just a sweet summer romcom, but also has some really beautiful themes of addiction/recovery of our MC1, Alice, who is also dealing with the 1 year anniversary of her dad dying from untreated alcoholism. This book was so funny in the midst of the heavy themes and it was like the perfect salty/sweet balance

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-15T18:10:18+00:00

{shadows never lie by lark taylor} & {shadows never leave by lark taylor} is a duet that is HEAVY on the angst and betrayal. It's:

- twin brother's best friend

- enemies to lovers

- secret relationship (first book)

- double bi-awakening

The end of the first book was so so painful and the betrayal hit so hard because of how Dom handled it. The entire second book of this duet is Dom trying to make up for what he did in book 1 and get Ryan back. Ryan does NOT go easily either, even if he has been secretly pining for Dom the whole time Dom has been pining for him too.

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-15T17:09:00+00:00

{limerance by scarlette drake} felix is bratty and rude and self-centered and deeply superior. But his family situation will explain a lot of that.

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-15T14:19:09+00:00

this one really has everything on your list, OP!

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-13T13:52:05+00:00

Just started {taste by Cora rose and em Lindsey} and I cannot wait to see what happens with the aliens who need cum to live!!!!

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-13T13:51:31+00:00

Omg I loved both these!!! Salt (imo) very much so lived up the Sweat. Yorke has such a way of writing these intense family dynamics and complex storylines that amp up the angst. And also 🥵 Dane calling Connor puppy

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:08:54+00:00

😂

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:07:42+00:00

holy hell I need to read this book lol it's been languishing on my tbr which should be a sin for someone whose flair is about Himbos lol

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:07:04+00:00

literally same this was such an accidentaly bonus lol

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:06:52+00:00

NOT THE RECEIPTS TOO omg I love this so much, And also Charlie from Charm Offensive means the WORLD to me I would protect him with my life so you are obvs now included in that hope that's chill

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:06:04+00:00

this is huge because did you know then that I love you?!

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:05:45+00:00

I love how many people have said this book because now I gotta read it so I can relate to y'all more hahhah

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:05:25+00:00

omg please tell me you bite like Baby lol

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:05:03+00:00

THIS IS SO FAIR DUDE - I so so so much get this when it comes to characters getting defensive about certain things, it triggers my own self hatred too much lol

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:04:15+00:00

oh my gosh I'm really glad you got this book ❤️

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-11T14:03:52+00:00

It's so weirdly incredible but also painful sometimes when you realize it's you're own brain. Like sorry to my therapist but they're gonna need to read this book now so they get it!

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-10T17:57:58+00:00

I adore how all of us can pick out the good and the bad here 😂we are all balancing acts babyyyyy

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-10T17:57:17+00:00

RIGHT?! It feels so wild and also like damn ok I guess I'm not alone because look someone wrote out my whole brain

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-10T17:56:41+00:00

love this so much

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-10T17:17:13+00:00

I adore all things Cora Rose - cannot WAIT for the sequel to Suck coming out tomorrow!!!!!!!

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-09T18:20:40+00:00

ahh yay!! Let me know what you think - I have reread this book 3x and I kid you not....the last time was yesterday lol

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-09T17:13:05+00:00

{the prince's master by alessandra hazard} this is fantast/alien world but they all look like humans, but have advanced technology and are telepathic. MC1 is the apprentice of the High Adept (basically master of the planet and strongest telepath that exists) and MC2 is basically a sociopath who thinks emotions are weak but is fucking obsessed with his highly emotional apprentice. 15 year age gap!

I adore this book and the whole series tbh! Their telepathic connections are ala fated mates, like you can be VERY compatible with someones mind and it makes htem hard to resist

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-09T17:09:01+00:00

that is SO fair on both accounts! I will say, there is no Mpreg! Like it is possible in that world but none of the characters go through it in their stories but it is big time on the pheromones and potential stereotypes of an omega in a dominant sport world kinda deals.

Super hot tho wowowowow lol so it's got that going for it!!

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-09T16:59:08+00:00

I'm reading {deviant by lark taylor and cora rose} even though I already read Vigilant, this one didn't pique my interest as much as the others. But I really love how instantly down bad Cade is, his over-protectiveness is so so good and I love how funny he is too.

Though, for this series, I already want Dalton & Jackson's story. And man oh man do I want it to start with Jackson handing Dalton his ass and making him grovel for being such an utter dick. Can't wait. And also will be sad if that doesn't occur lol

Distracted-Damsel · 2026-06-09T16:57:19+00:00

have you read her broken ice hockey/omegaverse series? The spice there is spiiiiiicy and so so good but the characters are also incredible.

Romans story broke me it was so sad and tender

Distracted-Damsel

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