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Bi the Way, I Love You: A Charity Anthology of Diverse Bi+ Love Stories
Nine Bi+ authors share nine Bi+ love stories to show the world just how diverse, beautiful and valid Bi+ love is!
You'll meet teenage frenemies to 30-something lovers Dion and Benji in Something About Us (MM) which features a mixed-race trans MC and a white MC with chronic illness (Crohn's/stoma bag). In The To-Screw List (FF) best friends Amber and Jade make a sex-pact to be each other's firsts at well, almost everything, but they're absolutely NOT allowed to catch feelings. Ash and Luke are the thyroid-cancer-research academic heroes of STEM forbidden romance Experimental Affection (MX) which also features chronic illness rep (migraine disease) and a whole lot of should-we-shouldn't-we tension! Love on the Airwaves (FFM) featuring Gabby, Stephanie and Adrian, is a short-story teaser for a workplace romance with pansexual and hearing loss rep. In Petty Roots (XX) two grumpy enbies, Eris and Blake, become fake wedding dates for an ex's wedding and it turns out all these queer idiots needed was a road trip to a small town to realise how much they have in common. In Lattes and Plot Twists (FF), you'll enjoy the best friend's sister trope, dyslexia and social anxiety rep, and a whole ton of sapphic mutual pining between Em and Holly! Kami and Evan are the hot bisexual neighbours in Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages>/b> (MF) where Kami teaches Evan all about books, and more! We have Iris, an author dating for research in Doing It For the Plot (FX) only to realise their one true love, Hazel, was a lot closer than they thought. And in high-heat Caught in the Middle (MMF), (a different!) Gabby has to work closely — very closely — with rivals Shane and Luca on a project that quickly becomes much more than a working relationship.
This anthology will be raising funds for Bi Pride UK and Rainbow Railroad but is not endorsed by either organisation. The stories include content that is intended for 18+ readers.
You'll meet teenage frenemies to 30-something lovers Dion and Benji in Something About Us (MM) which features a mixed-race trans MC and a white MC with chronic illness (Crohn's/stoma bag). In The To-Screw List (FF) best friends Amber and Jade make a sex-pact to be each other's firsts at well, almost everything, but they're absolutely NOT allowed to catch feelings. Ash and Luke are the thyroid-cancer-research academic heroes of STEM forbidden romance Experimental Affection (MX) which also features chronic illness rep (migraine disease) and a whole lot of should-we-shouldn't-we tension! Love on the Airwaves (FFM) featuring Gabby, Stephanie and Adrian, is a short-story teaser for a workplace romance with pansexual and hearing loss rep. In Petty Roots (XX) two grumpy enbies, Eris and Blake, become fake wedding dates for an ex's wedding and it turns out all these queer idiots needed was a road trip to a small town to realise how much they have in common. In Lattes and Plot Twists (FF), you'll enjoy the best friend's sister trope, dyslexia and social anxiety rep, and a whole ton of sapphic mutual pining between Em and Holly! Kami and Evan are the hot bisexual neighbours in Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages>/b> (MF) where Kami teaches Evan all about books, and more! We have Iris, an author dating for research in Doing It For the Plot (FX) only to realise their one true love, Hazel, was a lot closer than they thought. And in high-heat Caught in the Middle (MMF), (a different!) Gabby has to work closely — very closely — with rivals Shane and Luca on a project that quickly becomes much more than a working relationship.
This anthology will be raising funds for Bi Pride UK and Rainbow Railroad but is not endorsed by either organisation. The stories include content that is intended for 18+ readers.
804 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2025
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Frances M. Thompson
31 books209 followersFrances M. Thompson writes stories about bisexual disaster heroes usually getting the HEAs they deserve in her spicy contemporary romance... but sometimes getting into a lot of trouble in her suspense thrillers.
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Originally from London, UK, but now based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Frances is the author of the contemporary (and steamy!) romances, Five Sunsets, The Moon Also Rises, and Let Love Rule, sapphic romances Hummingbird and Butterflies, three short story collections (Shy Feet Short Stories Inspired by Travel, London Eyes Short Stories, and Nine Women: Short Stories), a collection of poetry called Lover Mother Other, and the London Killing series of fast-paced urban thrillers, including The Wait and The Weaker Sex.
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Frances loves chatting with her readers and the best places to do so is in her Facebook Readers' Group or on Instagram.
Originally from London, UK, but now based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Frances is the author of the contemporary (and steamy!) romances, Five Sunsets, The Moon Also Rises, and Let Love Rule, sapphic romances Hummingbird and Butterflies, three short story collections (Shy Feet Short Stories Inspired by Travel, London Eyes Short Stories, and Nine Women: Short Stories), a collection of poetry called Lover Mother Other, and the London Killing series of fast-paced urban thrillers, including The Wait and The Weaker Sex.
To find out about Frances' upcoming books first, sign up to her newsletter.
You can find copies of her books (and more!) in her shop.
Frances also works as a freelance writer and blogger. You can read her (oft-neglected) blog, As the Bird flies. She is also the creator of WriteNOW Cards, positive affirmations cards designed to help writers build and enjoy a writing practice they love.
Follow Frances on href="https://www.instagram.com/FrancesMTho... or on TikTok @francesmthompson.
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September 13, 2025
Thank you to the wonderful team behind this anthology for sending me an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. The ARC asked us to read just one story - but so far I’ve read three, and you’ll find my honest thoughts on them below! 🩷💜💙
Short Story 1: 'The To-Screw List' by Julie Brydon
Friends with benefits, a summer break from college, and exploring sexuality with a best friend? That's what you get in this hot and entertaining short story by Julie Brydon. With pansexual and lesbian representation, the narrative unfolds through the dual first-person perspectives of Amber and Jade, and the author quickly makes both characters feel endearing and impossible not to like. Together they draw up a sex-ploration list (which we actually get to see on the page) and then tick it off in ways that are genuinely funny and sexy.
There's plenty of open-door spice - BDSM, 🍆, “good girl” dynamics, and incredibly hot dialogue. But what happens when casual fun turns into something more? The story even leans into this question in a delightfully meta way, while their chemistry remains so natural and believable that I couldn’t help but root for them.
Beyond the steam, the story touches on parental expectations, from supportive to not-so-supportive, adding moments of real heart. It’s mostly low-angst though, and ultimately, it's a sexy, sweet, and lovely story about queer joy and first loves ❤️
Short Story 2: 'Lattes and Plot Twists' by CJ Lucci
With bisexual and lesbian main characters, this short story alternates between the perspectives of Em and Holly. Em is an author who has always fancied her best friend's sister, Holly, and by a sapphic twist of fate, she needs help at an author’s convention - which is where Holly steps in 💫
Both main characters are so well done, especially for a short story, and I found myself crushing on both of them. Holly, who struggles with dyslexia, self-doubt, and biphobia, is the kind of character you just want to root for as she takes on the world (plus, her Charmed ringtone was a delightful touch). Em, meanwhile, is instantly gorgeous - sweet, sexy in her reading glasses and buzzcut, casually dropping “darling” and “good girl” with a wink, with just enough authority to make her irresistible 🔥
The sapphic yearning here is strong. As they navigate the convention, sharing a room (and yes, only one bed), their dynamic builds beautifully - from writing/reading side by side in bed to some seriously hot open-door spice 🔥🌶. There’s flirting, jealousy, and an intimacy that feels both playful and passionate.
I especially loved the dual POV: the contrast between Em assuming Holly knows nothing about her books, and Holly secretly listening to Em’s audiobooks for the fourth time, was such a tender detail. The mutual pining from both sides made this a joy to read - I was grinning at their goofiness and chemistry throughout. I’d happily read a whole novel about these two ❤️
Short Short 3: 'Do It For The Plot' by Rochelle Wolf
A romance about an author who sets out to do some in-person research for their next romance novel - featuring diverse queer representation, including a non-binary bisexual main character and a bisexual love interest 🩷💜💙
The story follows Iris, stuck in writer’s block, who decides to start dating as inspiration for their book (hence, do it for the plot). But when a familiar face pops up on a dating app, Iris thinks: “friends to lovers is a fun trope, isn’t it?”
From there, we get the beginning of something new and exciting with Hazel. There’s flirting, sweet dates, secret kisses, emotional openness, clear communication, and open-door scenes that are both erotic and passionate 🔥🌶. I especially loved that Iris put their writing skills to use in sexting rather than their novel...
Even with “one date to forever” vibes, and both characters questioning whether they’re being reasonable or delusional about falling so fast, the short story keeps a wonderful balance. It’s low angst, joyful, and ultimately a celebration of queer love and that electric spark of new romance ❤️
Short Story 1: 'The To-Screw List' by Julie Brydon
Friends with benefits, a summer break from college, and exploring sexuality with a best friend? That's what you get in this hot and entertaining short story by Julie Brydon. With pansexual and lesbian representation, the narrative unfolds through the dual first-person perspectives of Amber and Jade, and the author quickly makes both characters feel endearing and impossible not to like. Together they draw up a sex-ploration list (which we actually get to see on the page) and then tick it off in ways that are genuinely funny and sexy.
There's plenty of open-door spice - BDSM, 🍆, “good girl” dynamics, and incredibly hot dialogue. But what happens when casual fun turns into something more? The story even leans into this question in a delightfully meta way, while their chemistry remains so natural and believable that I couldn’t help but root for them.
Beyond the steam, the story touches on parental expectations, from supportive to not-so-supportive, adding moments of real heart. It’s mostly low-angst though, and ultimately, it's a sexy, sweet, and lovely story about queer joy and first loves ❤️
Short Story 2: 'Lattes and Plot Twists' by CJ Lucci
With bisexual and lesbian main characters, this short story alternates between the perspectives of Em and Holly. Em is an author who has always fancied her best friend's sister, Holly, and by a sapphic twist of fate, she needs help at an author’s convention - which is where Holly steps in 💫
Both main characters are so well done, especially for a short story, and I found myself crushing on both of them. Holly, who struggles with dyslexia, self-doubt, and biphobia, is the kind of character you just want to root for as she takes on the world (plus, her Charmed ringtone was a delightful touch). Em, meanwhile, is instantly gorgeous - sweet, sexy in her reading glasses and buzzcut, casually dropping “darling” and “good girl” with a wink, with just enough authority to make her irresistible 🔥
The sapphic yearning here is strong. As they navigate the convention, sharing a room (and yes, only one bed), their dynamic builds beautifully - from writing/reading side by side in bed to some seriously hot open-door spice 🔥🌶. There’s flirting, jealousy, and an intimacy that feels both playful and passionate.
I especially loved the dual POV: the contrast between Em assuming Holly knows nothing about her books, and Holly secretly listening to Em’s audiobooks for the fourth time, was such a tender detail. The mutual pining from both sides made this a joy to read - I was grinning at their goofiness and chemistry throughout. I’d happily read a whole novel about these two ❤️
Short Short 3: 'Do It For The Plot' by Rochelle Wolf
A romance about an author who sets out to do some in-person research for their next romance novel - featuring diverse queer representation, including a non-binary bisexual main character and a bisexual love interest 🩷💜💙
The story follows Iris, stuck in writer’s block, who decides to start dating as inspiration for their book (hence, do it for the plot). But when a familiar face pops up on a dating app, Iris thinks: “friends to lovers is a fun trope, isn’t it?”
From there, we get the beginning of something new and exciting with Hazel. There’s flirting, sweet dates, secret kisses, emotional openness, clear communication, and open-door scenes that are both erotic and passionate 🔥🌶. I especially loved that Iris put their writing skills to use in sexting rather than their novel...
Even with “one date to forever” vibes, and both characters questioning whether they’re being reasonable or delusional about falling so fast, the short story keeps a wonderful balance. It’s low angst, joyful, and ultimately a celebration of queer love and that electric spark of new romance ❤️
July 18, 2025
This charity anthology was a really interesting collection of stories with bi characters and various constellations. I read 4 of the stories part of the anthology and I really liked what I read. The stories I read were:
The To-Screw List by Julie Brydon
This was probably my favourite story in the anthology. It was such a fun read about BFF’s Amber and Jade that never had sex with anyone and decide to start a friends with benefits thing over the summer to train together to be prepared for future partners. They go through quite an substantial screw list. Of course soon so much more than friends.
Petty Roots By Cozy DuBois
Blake is a trans masc. Their high school sweetheart Matt and and college roommate Allie are getting married and very awkward to attend the wedding. Blake meets the obnoxious Eris and ze agrees to come along as a fake date to the wedding. Eris may not be something special and not only impossible, perhaps just perfect for Blake.
Lattes and Plot Twists By CJ Lucci
Em is on a book tour and when her best friend and assistant is ill her little sister Holly that Em has such a crush on steps in as replacement. Then we have the one hotel room with only one bed trope coming and the rest is story.
Do It For the Plot By Rochelle Wolf
Iris has a writer’s block. She is adviced to write about what she knows. She decides to book a few dates via a dating app, a few dates with some interesting people and boom, a plot outline would be done. The book would practically write itself. After some bad ones she find her friend's friend Hazel and she may be way more than inspiration for a book.
I received a free ARC via Frances M. Thompson and leave a review voluntarily.
The To-Screw List by Julie Brydon
This was probably my favourite story in the anthology. It was such a fun read about BFF’s Amber and Jade that never had sex with anyone and decide to start a friends with benefits thing over the summer to train together to be prepared for future partners. They go through quite an substantial screw list. Of course soon so much more than friends.
Petty Roots By Cozy DuBois
Blake is a trans masc. Their high school sweetheart Matt and and college roommate Allie are getting married and very awkward to attend the wedding. Blake meets the obnoxious Eris and ze agrees to come along as a fake date to the wedding. Eris may not be something special and not only impossible, perhaps just perfect for Blake.
Lattes and Plot Twists By CJ Lucci
Em is on a book tour and when her best friend and assistant is ill her little sister Holly that Em has such a crush on steps in as replacement. Then we have the one hotel room with only one bed trope coming and the rest is story.
Do It For the Plot By Rochelle Wolf
Iris has a writer’s block. She is adviced to write about what she knows. She decides to book a few dates via a dating app, a few dates with some interesting people and boom, a plot outline would be done. The book would practically write itself. After some bad ones she find her friend's friend Hazel and she may be way more than inspiration for a book.
I received a free ARC via Frances M. Thompson and leave a review voluntarily.
August 23, 2025
This Anthology is filled with nine amazing stories spanning examples of bisexuality in relationships. As a bi+ person it always gives me such queer joy to read fantastic stories and characters that uplift my identity. Bisexuality can't equate to who we are in a relationship with. These spectacular authors have come together to show readers that there really is no limit to who we can love when we open our hearts!
💗 SOMETHING ABOUT US By Frances M. Thompson @francesmthompson
MM, Trans rep, Chronic illness rep
Dion and Benji's love story is inclusive on multiple levels. These sweet guys have both been through a lot in their lives, and definitely deserve this second chance at happiness together. The representation in this story is magnificent. It's apparent that Frances took great care to be authentic in her portrayal of Dion's transition as well as Benji's illness. This is a heartfelt story I will read again! Open door spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
💜 THE TO-SCREW LIST By Julie Brydon @juliebrydonauthor
FF, Pansexual rep, Lesbian rep
Amber and Jade are the perfect friends to lovers! This sweet and spicy story is a best case scenario when friendship starts adding sexy benefits and how-to lessons. I loved these darling ladies and their sassy gay bestie Sky, who is as wise as he is hilarious. I'll come back to this stupendous sapphic tale again and again! Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
💙 EXPERIMENTAL AFFECTION By S.C. Muir @scmuir.author
MX, Nonbinary rep, Migraine rep
Queer sexy science geeks? Sign me up! Ash and Luke have instant chemistry (IYKYK) together. They have to work through issues including Ash's chronic migraines to find their HEA, but it's so worth it. I loved the nonbinary rep throughout the story and the support that surrounds Ash. The bisexual rep is fantastic as well! This is a wonderful story with well developed characters that readers will love!
Closed door spice.
💗LOVE ON THE AIRWAVES By MK Owens @mkowensbooks
FFM
In this short story teaser readers are introduced to Stephanie and Gabby, best friends who are slowly realizing they are more. But then there's the new possible colleague, Adrian. He's asked Stephanie out and she's accepted. This teaser is really just enough to grab your attention and make you want to know more! How will these three work this out? Spice includes kissing only between the two FMCs.
💜 PETTY ROOTS By Cozy Dubois @cozy.dubois
XX, Trans/Nonbinary rep
I love this story and these characters so much! Blake and Eris are an unlikely pair faking a relationship to get through an event. But they can't fake the real feelings that exist between them. They each have very different backgrounds and coming out stories, but they are able to be truly themselves together. The queer representation is spectacular throughout the story. I would read more about them again! Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
💙 LATTES AND PLOT TWISTS By Cj Lucci @authorcjlucci
FF, Lesbian rep, Dyslexia rep, Anxiety rep
Em and Holly are an adorably hot couple. They have known each other for most of their lives, but it takes an unexpected event to finally bring them together as a couple. I love the different rep in this story and how each character brought these topics to life and supports the other. They create a good foundation for the swoon worthy romance that ignites. This is a great sapphic romance that I will read again!
Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
💗 GOOD THINGS COME IN UNEXPECTED PACKAGES by Amelia Lascaux @author.amelia.lascaux
MF, Plus-size rep
Evan and Kami are neighbors who meet due to a bit of a mix up. But it's a chance they don't let pass since they connect right away over a book! Bi characters who are readers? Sign me up! I love that this story allows them to truly be themselves and feel safe and free to explore and grow together. It is such an empowering story!
Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️ 🌶️ (3/5)
💜 Do It For the Plot By Rochelle Wolf @rochellewolfauthor
FX
Iris is a successful romance author with horrible writer's block. They're onto something though when they decide to take to the dating apps for inspiration. This idea is supported by their friends, including Hazel, who is also on the apps searching for her own connection! This story is fun and sweet and deliciously spicy. Iris and Hazel are willing to be vulnerable with each other and it pays off.
Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)
💙 Caught in the Middle By Madison Diaz @madisondiazwrites
MMF, BIPOC Rep
This story starts off with some high heat and stays toasty the entire time! Gabby, Shane, and Luca have been coworkers for years. So when they must work on a big project together, long buried emotions start boiling over. With the heat this story gives readers a beautiful representation of overcoming self doubts and biases to become true to ourselves and who we love.
Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5)
💗 SOMETHING ABOUT US By Frances M. Thompson @francesmthompson
MM, Trans rep, Chronic illness rep
Dion and Benji's love story is inclusive on multiple levels. These sweet guys have both been through a lot in their lives, and definitely deserve this second chance at happiness together. The representation in this story is magnificent. It's apparent that Frances took great care to be authentic in her portrayal of Dion's transition as well as Benji's illness. This is a heartfelt story I will read again! Open door spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
💜 THE TO-SCREW LIST By Julie Brydon @juliebrydonauthor
FF, Pansexual rep, Lesbian rep
Amber and Jade are the perfect friends to lovers! This sweet and spicy story is a best case scenario when friendship starts adding sexy benefits and how-to lessons. I loved these darling ladies and their sassy gay bestie Sky, who is as wise as he is hilarious. I'll come back to this stupendous sapphic tale again and again! Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
💙 EXPERIMENTAL AFFECTION By S.C. Muir @scmuir.author
MX, Nonbinary rep, Migraine rep
Queer sexy science geeks? Sign me up! Ash and Luke have instant chemistry (IYKYK) together. They have to work through issues including Ash's chronic migraines to find their HEA, but it's so worth it. I loved the nonbinary rep throughout the story and the support that surrounds Ash. The bisexual rep is fantastic as well! This is a wonderful story with well developed characters that readers will love!
Closed door spice.
💗LOVE ON THE AIRWAVES By MK Owens @mkowensbooks
FFM
In this short story teaser readers are introduced to Stephanie and Gabby, best friends who are slowly realizing they are more. But then there's the new possible colleague, Adrian. He's asked Stephanie out and she's accepted. This teaser is really just enough to grab your attention and make you want to know more! How will these three work this out? Spice includes kissing only between the two FMCs.
💜 PETTY ROOTS By Cozy Dubois @cozy.dubois
XX, Trans/Nonbinary rep
I love this story and these characters so much! Blake and Eris are an unlikely pair faking a relationship to get through an event. But they can't fake the real feelings that exist between them. They each have very different backgrounds and coming out stories, but they are able to be truly themselves together. The queer representation is spectacular throughout the story. I would read more about them again! Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
💙 LATTES AND PLOT TWISTS By Cj Lucci @authorcjlucci
FF, Lesbian rep, Dyslexia rep, Anxiety rep
Em and Holly are an adorably hot couple. They have known each other for most of their lives, but it takes an unexpected event to finally bring them together as a couple. I love the different rep in this story and how each character brought these topics to life and supports the other. They create a good foundation for the swoon worthy romance that ignites. This is a great sapphic romance that I will read again!
Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)
💗 GOOD THINGS COME IN UNEXPECTED PACKAGES by Amelia Lascaux @author.amelia.lascaux
MF, Plus-size rep
Evan and Kami are neighbors who meet due to a bit of a mix up. But it's a chance they don't let pass since they connect right away over a book! Bi characters who are readers? Sign me up! I love that this story allows them to truly be themselves and feel safe and free to explore and grow together. It is such an empowering story!
Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️ 🌶️ (3/5)
💜 Do It For the Plot By Rochelle Wolf @rochellewolfauthor
FX
Iris is a successful romance author with horrible writer's block. They're onto something though when they decide to take to the dating apps for inspiration. This idea is supported by their friends, including Hazel, who is also on the apps searching for her own connection! This story is fun and sweet and deliciously spicy. Iris and Hazel are willing to be vulnerable with each other and it pays off.
Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)
💙 Caught in the Middle By Madison Diaz @madisondiazwrites
MMF, BIPOC Rep
This story starts off with some high heat and stays toasty the entire time! Gabby, Shane, and Luca have been coworkers for years. So when they must work on a big project together, long buried emotions start boiling over. With the heat this story gives readers a beautiful representation of overcoming self doubts and biases to become true to ourselves and who we love.
Open door spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5)
September 17, 2025
I have broken down my thoughts by each story!
Something About Us
This was such a cute story about two men reconnecting after growing as people. There was a lot of representation packed in this novella: trans rep, black queer man, bi rep (of course), and chronic illness rep. I particularly enjoyed reading abuot Crohn's disease becuase it really opened my eyes. I don't read a lot of chronic illness rep, but that has changed recently, and I feel like it's a great way to understand what it's like to not be able bodied. I also enjoyed the forced proximity trope and the dual timeline. The spice was really good too!
The To-Screw List
I love a good sapphic story, and this friends-to-lovers was perfect! I loved Jade and her lists. She defintely gave off some neurodivergent vibes, and I loved it! The spice was great, and I loved the chemistry between them. And of course I loved Sky. He was the best side character haha The one thing I didn't like was the fact that Amber had no faith in Jade's flirting abilities 😭😭😭 Overall though, I really enjoyed this novella and devoured it!
Experimental Affection
STEM romance?!? Sign me up!! I was really excited about this novella, and I loved the tension and chemistry between Ash and Luke. However, the conflict in the story felt easily resolved. Like they could've just talked to HR and I was getting a bit frustrated, so I DNF'ed. I will say that S.C. Muir's writing has developed though!
Love On the Airwaves
I also DNF'ed this one because I didn't like how Stephanie decided to ask out a guy she just met after ignoring her best friend for weeks rather than tying to figure out her feelings about Gabby or even talking to her.
Petty Root
I DNF'ed this novella because the writing style was not for me.
Lattes and Plot Twists
STOPPPP this sapphic novella was so cute 🥹🥹🥹 I was genuinely giggling and kicking my feet over how cute they were being hehe The tension and chemistry was perfect and I loved the spice. I also loved how this novella covered an important topic of not feeling "queer enough" because of who you date as a bisexual. It really resonated with me! The ending was so cute too 🥰🥰
Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages
This novella was also so cute! I loved how books brought Kami and Evan together! The picnic date was such a cute idea (saving it for later!!). I loved how they explored their bedroom prefrences together and the spice was good!! I personally didn't like the queen knight role-play, but otherwise I really enjoyed this novella.
Do It For the Plot
I DNF'ed this novella because I felt like there wasn't really any chemistry between Iris and Hazel.
Caught in the Middle
I was not vibing with the writing style or the characters honestly.
SO MUCH BISEXUALITY I LOVE IT!
I received this book as an ARC from one of the authors, Frances M. Thompson. I am providing my honest opinion and leaving a review voluntarily.
Something About Us
This was such a cute story about two men reconnecting after growing as people. There was a lot of representation packed in this novella: trans rep, black queer man, bi rep (of course), and chronic illness rep. I particularly enjoyed reading abuot Crohn's disease becuase it really opened my eyes. I don't read a lot of chronic illness rep, but that has changed recently, and I feel like it's a great way to understand what it's like to not be able bodied. I also enjoyed the forced proximity trope and the dual timeline. The spice was really good too!
The To-Screw List
I love a good sapphic story, and this friends-to-lovers was perfect! I loved Jade and her lists. She defintely gave off some neurodivergent vibes, and I loved it! The spice was great, and I loved the chemistry between them. And of course I loved Sky. He was the best side character haha The one thing I didn't like was the fact that Amber had no faith in Jade's flirting abilities 😭😭😭 Overall though, I really enjoyed this novella and devoured it!
Experimental Affection
STEM romance?!? Sign me up!! I was really excited about this novella, and I loved the tension and chemistry between Ash and Luke. However, the conflict in the story felt easily resolved. Like they could've just talked to HR and I was getting a bit frustrated, so I DNF'ed. I will say that S.C. Muir's writing has developed though!
Love On the Airwaves
I also DNF'ed this one because I didn't like how Stephanie decided to ask out a guy she just met after ignoring her best friend for weeks rather than tying to figure out her feelings about Gabby or even talking to her.
Petty Root
I DNF'ed this novella because the writing style was not for me.
Lattes and Plot Twists
STOPPPP this sapphic novella was so cute 🥹🥹🥹 I was genuinely giggling and kicking my feet over how cute they were being hehe The tension and chemistry was perfect and I loved the spice. I also loved how this novella covered an important topic of not feeling "queer enough" because of who you date as a bisexual. It really resonated with me! The ending was so cute too 🥰🥰
Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages
This novella was also so cute! I loved how books brought Kami and Evan together! The picnic date was such a cute idea (saving it for later!!). I loved how they explored their bedroom prefrences together and the spice was good!! I personally didn't like the queen knight role-play, but otherwise I really enjoyed this novella.
Do It For the Plot
I DNF'ed this novella because I felt like there wasn't really any chemistry between Iris and Hazel.
Caught in the Middle
I was not vibing with the writing style or the characters honestly.
SO MUCH BISEXUALITY I LOVE IT!
I received this book as an ARC from one of the authors, Frances M. Thompson. I am providing my honest opinion and leaving a review voluntarily.
July 23, 2025
I've only read the first story so far but it was good! I had been so excited for fat black trans rep in one MC and the other MC is gay, has chrons disease with a colostomy bag.
it's a second chance story with a black cat/golden retriever vibe where they are stuck in a tattoo shop overnight. I really liked it and the rep it included.
it's a second chance story with a black cat/golden retriever vibe where they are stuck in a tattoo shop overnight. I really liked it and the rep it included.
July 20, 2025
I’ve just read 2 stories, but I liked them so far. I’ll keep reading it in between other readings, as it has great representation of the queer community, not only bisexual MC. And I like that a lot!
August 11, 2025
**ARC READ**
A collection of short stories all with two central themes: love and bisexuality. Many aspects of bisexuality are explored, from the newly discovered sexuality to exploring ENM, each handling the situations in a tender and caring manner.
I loved loved loved loved loved loved loved LOVED every single one of these stories. I loved how unique each was, I love the amazing representation this book offered from race to sexuality as a whole to varying family dynamics. I loved how healing this was, and how utterly validating it was. I appreciated everything this collection has to offer, and im so thankful to all the authors for coming together with these amazing stories.
A collection of short stories all with two central themes: love and bisexuality. Many aspects of bisexuality are explored, from the newly discovered sexuality to exploring ENM, each handling the situations in a tender and caring manner.
I loved loved loved loved loved loved loved LOVED every single one of these stories. I loved how unique each was, I love the amazing representation this book offered from race to sexuality as a whole to varying family dynamics. I loved how healing this was, and how utterly validating it was. I appreciated everything this collection has to offer, and im so thankful to all the authors for coming together with these amazing stories.
July 31, 2025
The To-Screw List
Amber lesbian & Jade pan 19yo bffs, both virgins and lonely decide to embark on a fwb sexual exploration and education over summer break from college.
This is a cute and endearing short that comes (pun intended) alive on the pages. I really appreciated the author's word selection. Most romances become redundant with the use of the same phrases or actions. Julie Brydon takes the reader by the hand, ensuring we feel the anticipation build, along with pleasures and anxieties of her characters.
Amber lesbian & Jade pan 19yo bffs, both virgins and lonely decide to embark on a fwb sexual exploration and education over summer break from college.
This is a cute and endearing short that comes (pun intended) alive on the pages. I really appreciated the author's word selection. Most romances become redundant with the use of the same phrases or actions. Julie Brydon takes the reader by the hand, ensuring we feel the anticipation build, along with pleasures and anxieties of her characters.
September 22, 2025
I was lucky to get an ARC from this book! I'm at the second story I don't read as fast as I used to these days. But I absolutly love everything so far! The first one is very sweet and love the way the flashbacks and switching perspectives worked!
The second one has me hooked it's funny and quirky and asking for trouble haha.
As a fan of Amelia's work I also cant wait to get to her story!
The second one has me hooked it's funny and quirky and asking for trouble haha.
As a fan of Amelia's work I also cant wait to get to her story!
September 17, 2025
This was an enjoyable collection of great bisexual romances. I totally recommend this book if you want to read variety of stories. Especially if you are someone who appreciates seeing bisexuals in love. (Not to mention, you get to help two queer organizations by buying this book, too). And the eclectic mix of representation is also a huge plus. The beauty of having bisexual leads means you get f/f, m/f, nb/nb, m/m, m/nb, f/nb and polyam romances.
I remember one of authors had said they wanted this book to spread bisexual joy, and I'm immensely happy to say, this book gave me plenty of that.
However, I do wish this book had more rep for bisexuals of color, and a bi4bi sapphic romance story, especially seeing how it had most forms of bi4bi stories. Would have appreciated seeing a bi4bi f/f one too.
Thank you for the ARC 🩷💜💙
Now, onto specific reviews for the novellas I read ↓
Something About Us by Frances M. Thompson
4.5 stars.
Dion is a tattoo artist, he didn't really like customers being late. He also didn't particularly like seeing his high school crush, Benjamin, walk in to his tattoo studio, and getting locked in with him, but here he was. It's not like Benjamin recognized him, due to Dion's transition, so passing a few hours, acting like he doesn't have a history with him, should be easy, right?
*
Basically, this was a forced proximity second chance romance where the leads are locked in the tattoo studio and are forced to open old wounds.
Bi/bisexual word used: 13 times
Dual timeline
Fat trans mixed race (half black) bisexual MMC
Cis bisexual MMC with Crohn's disease and uses a colostomy bag
Bi4bi achillean romance
This was a joy to read. The story was good, the romance was sweet and I loved the rep. The jump in chapters from past to present was fun to read. It's like the whole puzzle was coming together as I kept continuing and I'm happy to say, the end result was satisfying. I also liked that none of the aspects of the characters felt ignored or shoved aside. Dion's bisexuality and transness, and Benjamin's disability and bisexuality, all were important parts of the respective characters and it was good to see them all represented equally.
•••
Experimental Affection by S. C. Muir
5 stars.
Ash has never put themselves first, when they decide to let loose and have some fun, it leads a enjoyable one night stand with Luke, a man they feel undeniable connection with. They hope to explore the connection with him but are left hanging. So they give up and focus on their new job as a professor. The problem? Luke is there.
As they both move past misunderstandings and start working together on a research, things seem good and they wish to build something more with him, but dating within workplace could cost them their job. Will they be able to save both their job and love? Will they be able to have it all?
*
Bi/bisexual word used: 13 times
Bisexual nonbinary MC with migraine
Bisexual male LI
Bi4bi romance
This was an addicting read. I couldn't stop reading once I began. The story managed to capture various feelings and emotions.
The relationship between Ash and Luke was adorable. They both soothed each other's insecurities and made each other feel appreciated. Their "purely professional" dates were sweet xD
Wish we had gotten more of them because I'd loved to have continued reading about their endearing relationship.
I loved the conversation Ash had with Luke about biphobia. I also appreciated Ash mentioning that bisexuality isn't binary. It's always a pleasure to see it in bi books.
•••
Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages by Amelia Lascaux
4 stars.
This a tale of Kami, a book lover, finding love with her neighbor, who she has been crushing on for over a year, after a mishap with her book package. This mix-up just might be the push she needs to finally talk to him.
This is also the take of Evan, a guy simply looking to love and be loved but has had no luck. When he gets an unknown book delivery, he is pulled into the world of words and finds they joy of reading novels. What he doesn't know is, he might also end up finding a space for him and his love to flourish.
*
Bi/bisexual word used: 4 times
Fat bisexual cis FMC
Bisexual cis MMC
Bi4bi m/f romance
This was a fun read. I could feel the chemistry between the characters and it seemed like they both were puzzle pieces making each other whole, meant to be together.
I also liked the brief mentions of the bisexuality weaved into their lives and the biphobia the characters experienced. Makes them feel real.
•••
Petty Roots by Cozy DuBois
4.5 stars.
Blake is a people pleaser, they have always put others comfort over their own. So when their ex-boyfriend and their best friend plan on getting married and invite Blake, they have no choice but to go and make a show of their happiness despite not being happy like they have claimed.
Enter Eris, their queer acquaintance, who offers to be their fake date for the wedding. Which is surprising considering the mutual hostility they have. But left with no choice, Blake accepts. They will simply attend the wedding, show Eris off as their partner, reassure their friends that they didn't ruin Blake's life by getting together and get back to their life to Chicago. There is nothing that could derail their plans, right?
*
Bi/bisexual word used: 4 times
Bisexual nonbinary MC (transmasc and uses they/them pronouns) with knee injury due to an accident
Bisexual Latine nonbinary LI (genderfuck and uses ze/zim pronouns) with arthritis (briefly mentioned)
Bi4bi and enby4enby romance
We love bisexual genderfuckery.
Before I get into the review, I want to mention that Blake is the bisexual meme: what if you were bisexual and your male crush and female crush get together?
(Get yourself a non-binary baddie)
OK, anyway. This was fun to read! I absolutely love to see couples having a mutual dislike and bickering and arguing. One of my favorite dynamics which Blake and Eris delivered on. And not to mention they both are bisexuals (and non-binary! We love to see gender non-conforming bisexuals!) which only made it better. Their relationship development was also enjoyable to witness. I liked that Eris was intrigued by Blake because they were nice to everyone but Eris. Reverse trope in action there.
Blake's character development—them overcoming their doormat behavior, mustering up bravery to be truly themselves, finding their voice to approach and get to know people, and letting others get to know the real them in return—was satisfying to read.
•••
Lattes and Plot Twists by C. J. Lucci
3.25 stars.
Bi/bisexual word used: 4 times (none were said out loud by the bi character herself though)
Bisexual dyslexic FMC
Sapphic romance
This is a story where sapphic love blooms between an author and her PA when they attend a book convention together.
***
A typical sapphic romance.
I liked the representation of the biphobia/fetishization bisexual women experience from cishet men.
I also liked that the author included non-binary people in discussion about Holly's bisexuality.
(Btw let bisexual women be confident in their bisexuality and not tie their bisexuality entirely to the LI!) (Also, let there be more bi characters besides the MC!)
•••
Caught In The Middle by Madison Diaz
3 stars.
Gabby wants to work on her dream project and the only way to a achieve that is by recruiting her most trusted coworkers—Shane and Luca— who also happen to be her good friends, to help her make a good case.
She expected it to go smoothly, what she didn't expect was something akin to love to bloom between the three of them. Will they be able to put aside their differences and find happiness?
***
Bi/bisexual word used: once? Or twice I think. I don't remember exactly.
Confident bisexual MMC
MMC who realises his bisexuality late
Polyamory
Friends to lovers (Gabby & Luca and Gabby & Shane)
Rivals to lovers (Shane & Luca)
This was good. Would have been better if it wasn't for the entitlement the men had over Gabby at times.
The chemistry between all of them was palpable.
•••
Do It For The Plot by Rochelle Wolf
2.5 stars.
Bi nonbinary MC
This was apparently bi4bi f/nb but that turned out to be word of god only.
Bisexual word used: once
Iris is self-published author in need for inspiration for their next romance book. But writer's block has been a mountain they haven't been able to climb. The solution for that? Going on dates. As they work on finding fodder for their story, they find themselves staying close with their date, Hazel. But they are doing it only for the plot, right?
*
Maybe I had high expectations for this story, because it turned out to be a let down. This could have been so good but I felt much of it's potential was left unexplored. The chemistry between the characters felt forced. And Hazel, the LI, had no personality besides being the ideal and perfect person for the MC.
All in all, I was left unsatisfied and wish there was more.
•••
Overall, this was fun to read and I hope we will get more bisexual anthologies with more diverse rep in future.
I remember one of authors had said they wanted this book to spread bisexual joy, and I'm immensely happy to say, this book gave me plenty of that.
However, I do wish this book had more rep for bisexuals of color, and a bi4bi sapphic romance story, especially seeing how it had most forms of bi4bi stories. Would have appreciated seeing a bi4bi f/f one too.
Thank you for the ARC 🩷💜💙
Now, onto specific reviews for the novellas I read ↓
Something About Us by Frances M. Thompson
4.5 stars.
Dion is a tattoo artist, he didn't really like customers being late. He also didn't particularly like seeing his high school crush, Benjamin, walk in to his tattoo studio, and getting locked in with him, but here he was. It's not like Benjamin recognized him, due to Dion's transition, so passing a few hours, acting like he doesn't have a history with him, should be easy, right?
*
Basically, this was a forced proximity second chance romance where the leads are locked in the tattoo studio and are forced to open old wounds.
Bi/bisexual word used: 13 times
Dual timeline
Fat trans mixed race (half black) bisexual MMC
Cis bisexual MMC with Crohn's disease and uses a colostomy bag
Bi4bi achillean romance
This was a joy to read. The story was good, the romance was sweet and I loved the rep. The jump in chapters from past to present was fun to read. It's like the whole puzzle was coming together as I kept continuing and I'm happy to say, the end result was satisfying. I also liked that none of the aspects of the characters felt ignored or shoved aside. Dion's bisexuality and transness, and Benjamin's disability and bisexuality, all were important parts of the respective characters and it was good to see them all represented equally.
•••
Experimental Affection by S. C. Muir
5 stars.
Ash has never put themselves first, when they decide to let loose and have some fun, it leads a enjoyable one night stand with Luke, a man they feel undeniable connection with. They hope to explore the connection with him but are left hanging. So they give up and focus on their new job as a professor. The problem? Luke is there.
As they both move past misunderstandings and start working together on a research, things seem good and they wish to build something more with him, but dating within workplace could cost them their job. Will they be able to save both their job and love? Will they be able to have it all?
*
Bi/bisexual word used: 13 times
Bisexual nonbinary MC with migraine
Bisexual male LI
Bi4bi romance
This was an addicting read. I couldn't stop reading once I began. The story managed to capture various feelings and emotions.
The relationship between Ash and Luke was adorable. They both soothed each other's insecurities and made each other feel appreciated. Their "purely professional" dates were sweet xD
Wish we had gotten more of them because I'd loved to have continued reading about their endearing relationship.
I loved the conversation Ash had with Luke about biphobia. I also appreciated Ash mentioning that bisexuality isn't binary. It's always a pleasure to see it in bi books.
•••
Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages by Amelia Lascaux
4 stars.
This a tale of Kami, a book lover, finding love with her neighbor, who she has been crushing on for over a year, after a mishap with her book package. This mix-up just might be the push she needs to finally talk to him.
This is also the take of Evan, a guy simply looking to love and be loved but has had no luck. When he gets an unknown book delivery, he is pulled into the world of words and finds they joy of reading novels. What he doesn't know is, he might also end up finding a space for him and his love to flourish.
*
Bi/bisexual word used: 4 times
Fat bisexual cis FMC
Bisexual cis MMC
Bi4bi m/f romance
This was a fun read. I could feel the chemistry between the characters and it seemed like they both were puzzle pieces making each other whole, meant to be together.
I also liked the brief mentions of the bisexuality weaved into their lives and the biphobia the characters experienced. Makes them feel real.
•••
Petty Roots by Cozy DuBois
4.5 stars.
Blake is a people pleaser, they have always put others comfort over their own. So when their ex-boyfriend and their best friend plan on getting married and invite Blake, they have no choice but to go and make a show of their happiness despite not being happy like they have claimed.
Enter Eris, their queer acquaintance, who offers to be their fake date for the wedding. Which is surprising considering the mutual hostility they have. But left with no choice, Blake accepts. They will simply attend the wedding, show Eris off as their partner, reassure their friends that they didn't ruin Blake's life by getting together and get back to their life to Chicago. There is nothing that could derail their plans, right?
*
Bi/bisexual word used: 4 times
Bisexual nonbinary MC (transmasc and uses they/them pronouns) with knee injury due to an accident
Bisexual Latine nonbinary LI (genderfuck and uses ze/zim pronouns) with arthritis (briefly mentioned)
Bi4bi and enby4enby romance
We love bisexual genderfuckery.
Before I get into the review, I want to mention that Blake is the bisexual meme: what if you were bisexual and your male crush and female crush get together?
(Get yourself a non-binary baddie)
OK, anyway. This was fun to read! I absolutely love to see couples having a mutual dislike and bickering and arguing. One of my favorite dynamics which Blake and Eris delivered on. And not to mention they both are bisexuals (and non-binary! We love to see gender non-conforming bisexuals!) which only made it better. Their relationship development was also enjoyable to witness. I liked that Eris was intrigued by Blake because they were nice to everyone but Eris. Reverse trope in action there.
Blake's character development—them overcoming their doormat behavior, mustering up bravery to be truly themselves, finding their voice to approach and get to know people, and letting others get to know the real them in return—was satisfying to read.
•••
Lattes and Plot Twists by C. J. Lucci
3.25 stars.
Bi/bisexual word used: 4 times (none were said out loud by the bi character herself though)
Bisexual dyslexic FMC
Sapphic romance
This is a story where sapphic love blooms between an author and her PA when they attend a book convention together.
***
A typical sapphic romance.
I liked the representation of the biphobia/fetishization bisexual women experience from cishet men.
I also liked that the author included non-binary people in discussion about Holly's bisexuality.
(Btw let bisexual women be confident in their bisexuality and not tie their bisexuality entirely to the LI!) (Also, let there be more bi characters besides the MC!)
•••
Caught In The Middle by Madison Diaz
3 stars.
Gabby wants to work on her dream project and the only way to a achieve that is by recruiting her most trusted coworkers—Shane and Luca— who also happen to be her good friends, to help her make a good case.
She expected it to go smoothly, what she didn't expect was something akin to love to bloom between the three of them. Will they be able to put aside their differences and find happiness?
***
Bi/bisexual word used: once? Or twice I think. I don't remember exactly.
Confident bisexual MMC
MMC who realises his bisexuality late
Polyamory
Friends to lovers (Gabby & Luca and Gabby & Shane)
Rivals to lovers (Shane & Luca)
This was good. Would have been better if it wasn't for the entitlement the men had over Gabby at times.
The chemistry between all of them was palpable.
•••
Do It For The Plot by Rochelle Wolf
2.5 stars.
Bi nonbinary MC
This was apparently bi4bi f/nb but that turned out to be word of god only.
Bisexual word used: once
Iris is self-published author in need for inspiration for their next romance book. But writer's block has been a mountain they haven't been able to climb. The solution for that? Going on dates. As they work on finding fodder for their story, they find themselves staying close with their date, Hazel. But they are doing it only for the plot, right?
*
Maybe I had high expectations for this story, because it turned out to be a let down. This could have been so good but I felt much of it's potential was left unexplored. The chemistry between the characters felt forced. And Hazel, the LI, had no personality besides being the ideal and perfect person for the MC.
All in all, I was left unsatisfied and wish there was more.
•••
Overall, this was fun to read and I hope we will get more bisexual anthologies with more diverse rep in future.
August 29, 2025
Average Rating: 3.9/5 stars
Thank you to the authors for the ARC!
Bi the Way is an anthology of 9 romance stories featuring Bi+ characters by Bi+ authors.
Overall, I liked this anthology. There were some stories I didn’t really care for, and there were some that I really enjoyed. I’ve written short reviews of each story below. Stars(⭐️) will be next to my favorite stories.
[I’ve noted the content warnings, but each story includes content warnings within the book]
⭐️Something About Us (Thompson) — 4.5 stars
I really enjoyed this one. The dual timeline structure worked really well for this story. I also enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine dynamic, and the two MCs’ chemistry was great even if it was a little heavy on the lack of communication.
CW: sexual content; queerphobia; medical content; parent death & grief
The To-Screw List (Brydon) — DNF (no rating)
I should’ve liked this, but I didn’t. There were so many tropes that I like in this story, but one of the MCs was so annoying that I couldn’t deal with it.
CW: sexual content; queerphobia; parent death (mentioned)
Experimental Affection (Muir) — 4.5 stars
This wasn’t perfect, but I really enjoyed the characters in this one. The author wrote, admittedly, an unnecessary amount of science, but it was so wholesome and nerdy that I mostly didn’t care.
CW: sexual content; cancer & death of loved ones; biphobia
Love on the Airwaves (Owens) — 3 stars
I should’ve liked this. It was polyamorous and there was Deaf representation. But it was also all of my least favorite tropes (miscommunication, my nemesis).
CW: outing (kind of?)
Petty Roots (Dubois) — 3.5 stars
I think this story would’ve massively benefited from being dual POV because the MC’s voice was so annoying. I had to put this one down halfway through and come back. I liked it much better in the second half.
CW: sexual content; transphobia; ableism; car accident (past); smoking
Lattes and Plot Twists (Lucci) — 3.75 stars
This was cute but the writing was super stilted, especially in the dialogue. It made it hard to connect emotionally to the story.
CW: biphobia; toxic relationships (past); sexual content; ableism
⭐️Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages (Lascaux) — 4.5 stars
This was so silly, and I adored the himbo love interest. However, there was a moment where the consent was a little lacking, and that put me off a bit.
CW: biphobia; sexual content
Do It For the Plot (Wolf) — 4 stars
I wanted more from this. It was short (50-ish pages), but it took forever for the couple to get together and the story was over immediately after. A few more chapters would’ve been nice.
CW: sexual content; transphobia; toxic parents
Caught in the Middle (Diaz) — 3.75 stars
This was fine but was very spicy. I was not a huge fan of Luca, but I did like the pining. There was a bit too much jealousy for me in this one.
CW: sexual content; queerphobia; bigotry
Thank you to the authors for the ARC!
Bi the Way is an anthology of 9 romance stories featuring Bi+ characters by Bi+ authors.
Overall, I liked this anthology. There were some stories I didn’t really care for, and there were some that I really enjoyed. I’ve written short reviews of each story below. Stars(⭐️) will be next to my favorite stories.
[I’ve noted the content warnings, but each story includes content warnings within the book]
⭐️Something About Us (Thompson) — 4.5 stars
I really enjoyed this one. The dual timeline structure worked really well for this story. I also enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine dynamic, and the two MCs’ chemistry was great even if it was a little heavy on the lack of communication.
CW: sexual content; queerphobia; medical content; parent death & grief
The To-Screw List (Brydon) — DNF (no rating)
I should’ve liked this, but I didn’t. There were so many tropes that I like in this story, but one of the MCs was so annoying that I couldn’t deal with it.
CW: sexual content; queerphobia; parent death (mentioned)
Experimental Affection (Muir) — 4.5 stars
This wasn’t perfect, but I really enjoyed the characters in this one. The author wrote, admittedly, an unnecessary amount of science, but it was so wholesome and nerdy that I mostly didn’t care.
CW: sexual content; cancer & death of loved ones; biphobia
Love on the Airwaves (Owens) — 3 stars
I should’ve liked this. It was polyamorous and there was Deaf representation. But it was also all of my least favorite tropes (miscommunication, my nemesis).
CW: outing (kind of?)
Petty Roots (Dubois) — 3.5 stars
I think this story would’ve massively benefited from being dual POV because the MC’s voice was so annoying. I had to put this one down halfway through and come back. I liked it much better in the second half.
CW: sexual content; transphobia; ableism; car accident (past); smoking
Lattes and Plot Twists (Lucci) — 3.75 stars
This was cute but the writing was super stilted, especially in the dialogue. It made it hard to connect emotionally to the story.
CW: biphobia; toxic relationships (past); sexual content; ableism
⭐️Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages (Lascaux) — 4.5 stars
This was so silly, and I adored the himbo love interest. However, there was a moment where the consent was a little lacking, and that put me off a bit.
CW: biphobia; sexual content
Do It For the Plot (Wolf) — 4 stars
I wanted more from this. It was short (50-ish pages), but it took forever for the couple to get together and the story was over immediately after. A few more chapters would’ve been nice.
CW: sexual content; transphobia; toxic parents
Caught in the Middle (Diaz) — 3.75 stars
This was fine but was very spicy. I was not a huge fan of Luca, but I did like the pining. There was a bit too much jealousy for me in this one.
CW: sexual content; queerphobia; bigotry
September 21, 2025
I want to start this review by thanking all the authors who came together to create this amazing anthology, which highlights the many ways those who identify as Bi+ can love. I also want to thank them for giving me the chance to read it before its release. “Bi the Way, I Love You” was a long read, but absolutely worth it! I challenged myself to finish all nine stories and can honestly say I enjoyed every single one. I even made a point to jot down thoughts after each story, which I’ll share below!
1. “Something About Us” by Frances M. Thompson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I absolutely loved Dion and Benji’s story! I really enjoyed how Frances wove together their past and present—it was such a cute, heartwarming read!
2. “The To-Screw List” by Julie Brydon
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I adored this story! While the plot was somewhat predictable—especially with all the nods to the “friends to lovers” rom-com trope—but I loved all the details that led Jade and Amber to the realization they were meant to be!
3. “Experimental Affection” by S. C. Muir
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This was cute, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. There were too many extra details that made the story drag a bit, and I wish there had been more focus on the connection between Luke and Ash.
4. “Love on the Airways” by M. K. Owens
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I’m excited to continue this series! This teaser really got me wanting more. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing representation really stood out, as did the honest depiction of a character coming to terms with their sexuality.
5. “Petty Roots” by Cozy Dubois
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was such a cute read! I really enjoyed watching Blake and Eris’s story unfold, and it was wonderful to see so many supportive side characters. I strive to have Eris’ confidence!
6. “Lattes and Plot Twists” by CJ Lucci
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I loved reading Em and Holly’s story! I just wish we’d gotten to see more of their relationship once they finally got together.
7. “Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages” by Amelia Lascaux
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was such a cute, cozy, and a little spicy neighbors-to-lovers romance! I especially loved that their bond was rooted in a shared love of books.
8. “Do It for the Plot” by Rochelle Wolf
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This was such a sweet love story! I really enjoyed seeing Iris and Hazel begin their relationship and appreciated the way they communicated so thoughtfully with each other.
9. “Caught in the Middle” by Madison Diaz
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The SPICE in this one was SO good!🥵🔥 I loved seeing the dynamic between Gabby, Luca, and Shane unfold. This story had a little bit of everything—friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, workplace romance, coming out, and more!
If you’re looking for nine incredible stories featuring amazing Bi+ main characters and their journeys through love, “Bi the Way, I Love You” should definitely be added to your TBR! The anthology releases on September 23rd, and funds will be raised for Bi Pride UK and Rainbow Railroad!
1. “Something About Us” by Frances M. Thompson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I absolutely loved Dion and Benji’s story! I really enjoyed how Frances wove together their past and present—it was such a cute, heartwarming read!
2. “The To-Screw List” by Julie Brydon
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I adored this story! While the plot was somewhat predictable—especially with all the nods to the “friends to lovers” rom-com trope—but I loved all the details that led Jade and Amber to the realization they were meant to be!
3. “Experimental Affection” by S. C. Muir
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This was cute, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. There were too many extra details that made the story drag a bit, and I wish there had been more focus on the connection between Luke and Ash.
4. “Love on the Airways” by M. K. Owens
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I’m excited to continue this series! This teaser really got me wanting more. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing representation really stood out, as did the honest depiction of a character coming to terms with their sexuality.
5. “Petty Roots” by Cozy Dubois
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was such a cute read! I really enjoyed watching Blake and Eris’s story unfold, and it was wonderful to see so many supportive side characters. I strive to have Eris’ confidence!
6. “Lattes and Plot Twists” by CJ Lucci
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I loved reading Em and Holly’s story! I just wish we’d gotten to see more of their relationship once they finally got together.
7. “Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages” by Amelia Lascaux
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was such a cute, cozy, and a little spicy neighbors-to-lovers romance! I especially loved that their bond was rooted in a shared love of books.
8. “Do It for the Plot” by Rochelle Wolf
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
This was such a sweet love story! I really enjoyed seeing Iris and Hazel begin their relationship and appreciated the way they communicated so thoughtfully with each other.
9. “Caught in the Middle” by Madison Diaz
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The SPICE in this one was SO good!🥵🔥 I loved seeing the dynamic between Gabby, Luca, and Shane unfold. This story had a little bit of everything—friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, workplace romance, coming out, and more!
If you’re looking for nine incredible stories featuring amazing Bi+ main characters and their journeys through love, “Bi the Way, I Love You” should definitely be added to your TBR! The anthology releases on September 23rd, and funds will be raised for Bi Pride UK and Rainbow Railroad!
September 19, 2025
This Anthology is filled with 9 queer stories about diverse bi+ characters finding love, written by bi+ authors. This is a great way to get to know new authors. I really enjoyed it, and I've found new authors that I'm interested in reading more about.
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗨𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗻 (ᴍᴍ)
"I feel like I’ve found a friend I thought I’d never see again. And that maybe, maybe I could fall in love with him." - Benji
"I’ve never wanted somebody so much. I’ve never felt so wanted before." - Dion
This story is about Dion and Benji and has a dual timeline (15 years in the past, high school, and the present timeline). Benji has Crohn’s disease. Dion is trans and is trying to find himself in high school. Benji has liked Dion since high school, and both of them are locked in the tattoo shop 15 years later. That time together gives them their well-earned second chance. Dion has black cat energy, and Benji is a total golden retriever!
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗼𝗻 (ꜰꜰ)
"It’s been such a gift to watch her blossom into a lover. My lover. For the summer, anyway." - Jade
"Jade’s the person I was meant to share this moment with, I’m sure of it." - Amber
Amber and Jade are best friends and they start to include benefits into their friendship, to explore new things. Because they wouldn't fall in love, right??? They have a list and rules. They also spend a lot of time with Skye, their best friend. He is the one that both of them talk to about their complicated feelings for each other.
𝗟𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗝 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗶 (ꜰꜰ)
"Does she even know how she affects me? Making her smile is so simple, so…rewarding." - Em
"She looks at me like I’m something precious, like she’s enjoying herself, like I’m a gift." - Holly
Em is an author who has a book signing event; Holly was her PA for the weekend. Holly is the sister of Dani, and Dani is best friends with Em. Holly has dyslexia and has found ways that help her; all Holly ever wanted was to be loved and seen. Em shows her how amazing she is. They fit so well together; they both have struggles, but they understand what the other needs.
𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘅 (ᴍꜰ)
"There was such an easy-going energy to Evan—like a summer breeze carrying a butterfly." - Kemi
"She reminded me of a summer day—lush and radiant, comfortable and warm." - Evan
Kemi her package has been delivered to the wrong address and has landed on her neighbor's doorstep. Evan and Kemi both are looking for something long term, a relationship. Their connection started with a book, their love for reading and turned into something more. They also tried some spicy things that they've read in that book.
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I received an ARC copy of this book.
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗨𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗻 (ᴍᴍ)
"I feel like I’ve found a friend I thought I’d never see again. And that maybe, maybe I could fall in love with him." - Benji
"I’ve never wanted somebody so much. I’ve never felt so wanted before." - Dion
This story is about Dion and Benji and has a dual timeline (15 years in the past, high school, and the present timeline). Benji has Crohn’s disease. Dion is trans and is trying to find himself in high school. Benji has liked Dion since high school, and both of them are locked in the tattoo shop 15 years later. That time together gives them their well-earned second chance. Dion has black cat energy, and Benji is a total golden retriever!
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗼𝗻 (ꜰꜰ)
"It’s been such a gift to watch her blossom into a lover. My lover. For the summer, anyway." - Jade
"Jade’s the person I was meant to share this moment with, I’m sure of it." - Amber
Amber and Jade are best friends and they start to include benefits into their friendship, to explore new things. Because they wouldn't fall in love, right??? They have a list and rules. They also spend a lot of time with Skye, their best friend. He is the one that both of them talk to about their complicated feelings for each other.
𝗟𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗝 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗶 (ꜰꜰ)
"Does she even know how she affects me? Making her smile is so simple, so…rewarding." - Em
"She looks at me like I’m something precious, like she’s enjoying herself, like I’m a gift." - Holly
Em is an author who has a book signing event; Holly was her PA for the weekend. Holly is the sister of Dani, and Dani is best friends with Em. Holly has dyslexia and has found ways that help her; all Holly ever wanted was to be loved and seen. Em shows her how amazing she is. They fit so well together; they both have struggles, but they understand what the other needs.
𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘅 (ᴍꜰ)
"There was such an easy-going energy to Evan—like a summer breeze carrying a butterfly." - Kemi
"She reminded me of a summer day—lush and radiant, comfortable and warm." - Evan
Kemi her package has been delivered to the wrong address and has landed on her neighbor's doorstep. Evan and Kemi both are looking for something long term, a relationship. Their connection started with a book, their love for reading and turned into something more. They also tried some spicy things that they've read in that book.
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I received an ARC copy of this book.
September 19, 2025
I was sent an advance review copy (ARC) a few weeks ago, and have been enjoying reading the nine incredible stories.
At over 750 pages (according to my Kindle), this anthology is an absolutely incredible deal: you're basically getting nine books for the price of one, and proceeds from sales of the book are being donated to two wonderful causes: Bi Pride UK and Rainbow Railroad, which helps at-risk LGBTQ+ people get to safety!
As a bi+ person myself, I'm really enjoying the diversity of this collection.
"Something About Us" by Frances M. Thompson: M/M, mixed-race trans MMC, disability/illness representation (Crohn's disease)
Dion, a tattoo artist, and Benji, his high-school crush, get locked into the tattoo studio together. This forced proximity second chance romance (two tropes I adore!) with grumpy/sunshine vibes and open-door spice offers really a lot of really nuanced representation, and as someone with a chronic bowel disease myself, I was pleased with how Benjamin's Crohn's disease and stoma were handled with care.
"The To-Screw List" by Julie Brydon: F/F, pansexual FMC, lesbian FMC, friends with benefits
Nineteen-year-old BFFs Amber and Jade are tired of being virgins. To get "experience" for their future partners, they decide to start a friends with benefits arrangement over summer break from college. But it can be hard to get the "The List" without catching Feelings…
This steamy open-door friends-to-lovers erotica is funny, sweet, and downright filthy!
"Experimental Affection" by S.C. Muir: M/X, nonbinary MC, geeks get it on
Luke and Ash have major chemistry. The only problem? They have to work together. Through migraines, misunderstandings, and academic humour, these geeks put me through the wringer with their will-they-won't-they! (After they )
I love this set-up, and the "purely professional" dates and all the science and geeking out. The nonbinary representation (and a frank discussion about ) really sealed the deal for me.
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I didn't have a chance to finish all the stories in this collection in time for Bi+ Visibility Week, but I'm really excited to read the rest of the stories!
(It's hard to write a review for what is essentially nine separate novellas in boxset, but that just means there's something for everyone!)
At over 750 pages (according to my Kindle), this anthology is an absolutely incredible deal: you're basically getting nine books for the price of one, and proceeds from sales of the book are being donated to two wonderful causes: Bi Pride UK and Rainbow Railroad, which helps at-risk LGBTQ+ people get to safety!
As a bi+ person myself, I'm really enjoying the diversity of this collection.
"Something About Us" by Frances M. Thompson: M/M, mixed-race trans MMC, disability/illness representation (Crohn's disease)
Dion, a tattoo artist, and Benji, his high-school crush, get locked into the tattoo studio together. This forced proximity second chance romance (two tropes I adore!) with grumpy/sunshine vibes and open-door spice offers really a lot of really nuanced representation, and as someone with a chronic bowel disease myself, I was pleased with how Benjamin's Crohn's disease and stoma were handled with care.
"The To-Screw List" by Julie Brydon: F/F, pansexual FMC, lesbian FMC, friends with benefits
Nineteen-year-old BFFs Amber and Jade are tired of being virgins. To get "experience" for their future partners, they decide to start a friends with benefits arrangement over summer break from college. But it can be hard to get the "The List" without catching Feelings…
This steamy open-door friends-to-lovers erotica is funny, sweet, and downright filthy!
"Experimental Affection" by S.C. Muir: M/X, nonbinary MC, geeks get it on
Luke and Ash have major chemistry. The only problem? They have to work together. Through migraines, misunderstandings, and academic humour, these geeks put me through the wringer with their will-they-won't-they! (After they )
I love this set-up, and the "purely professional" dates and all the science and geeking out. The nonbinary representation (and a frank discussion about ) really sealed the deal for me.
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I didn't have a chance to finish all the stories in this collection in time for Bi+ Visibility Week, but I'm really excited to read the rest of the stories!
(It's hard to write a review for what is essentially nine separate novellas in boxset, but that just means there's something for everyone!)
September 20, 2025
An anthology is often a mixed bag. However, with its tight “mission” of sharing stories about bi+ characters falling in love, Bi the Way: I Love You gets mostly good marks. All the stories, except one, were well-developed novellas. Characters identified in a wide variety of ways and the pairings are identified at the start with the nomenclature FF, FX, XX, FFM, MM, MF, etc, and the stories included content notices to allow a reader to select the type of story to read without surprises.
The majority of the stories feature bi+ persons who identify as female, non-binary leaning female or genderfluid, again leaning into feminine energy. Except for one bi-awakening character in “The To-Screw List” by Julie Brydon, their identities are firmly established, even if some other characters are not supportive of that.
While many of the stories feature characters in the new adult range (18-25), as is typical of the romance genre in general, “Petty Roots” by Cozy DuBois, and “Do It for the Plot” by Rochelle Wolf, have characters whose lives could be considered well-established. Both also feature wonderfully drawn non-binary main characters, in Eris and Blake (Petty Roots), and Iris (Do It for the Plot). “Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages” by Amelia Lascaux has my all-time favorite type of date: let’s go out, talk books, and read.
All the stories, except for the short story teaser “Love on the Airwaves” by MK Owens, have complete romance arcs and well-conveyed sex on the page suited to the characters’ personalities and burgeoning relationships. The teaser is tempting and well-written, but it is out of place with the other fully developed stories around it, so that’s a little jarring.
All in all, I give it 4 out of 5 stars. Or 8 out of 9. (There are 9 total stories.)
Bi the Way: I Love You proceeds are destined for two charities: Bi Pride UK and Rainbow Railroad. The ebook is exclusively available through Amazon’s Kindle bookstore worldwide, so search for it today!
The majority of the stories feature bi+ persons who identify as female, non-binary leaning female or genderfluid, again leaning into feminine energy. Except for one bi-awakening character in “The To-Screw List” by Julie Brydon, their identities are firmly established, even if some other characters are not supportive of that.
While many of the stories feature characters in the new adult range (18-25), as is typical of the romance genre in general, “Petty Roots” by Cozy DuBois, and “Do It for the Plot” by Rochelle Wolf, have characters whose lives could be considered well-established. Both also feature wonderfully drawn non-binary main characters, in Eris and Blake (Petty Roots), and Iris (Do It for the Plot). “Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages” by Amelia Lascaux has my all-time favorite type of date: let’s go out, talk books, and read.
All the stories, except for the short story teaser “Love on the Airwaves” by MK Owens, have complete romance arcs and well-conveyed sex on the page suited to the characters’ personalities and burgeoning relationships. The teaser is tempting and well-written, but it is out of place with the other fully developed stories around it, so that’s a little jarring.
All in all, I give it 4 out of 5 stars. Or 8 out of 9. (There are 9 total stories.)
Bi the Way: I Love You proceeds are destined for two charities: Bi Pride UK and Rainbow Railroad. The ebook is exclusively available through Amazon’s Kindle bookstore worldwide, so search for it today!
September 23, 2025
I am loving this collection of stories. It's refreshing to see some bi-stories. Being bi/pan myself, it's not as often as you think. The authors and editors were so thoughtful in letting the readers know about what each story had to offer. I didn't have a lot of time, but I've read three of the stories so far. I can't wait to read the rest.
My favorite thus far is the very first. Dion and Benji's story is so relatable for those of us with chronic illnesses (in particular those that hit our GI tract) and dealing with not only embarrassment but trying to fit-in and misunderstandings that rip our relationships apart. Finding someone who is willing to accept you for everything you bring to a relationship (the good, the bad, the ugly) is so difficult but magical when it happens. I felt so drawn to this one.
So far, I've also read Experimental Affection completely and enjoyed the characters so much - Ash and the sense of feeling left behind? Yeah. Also Petty Roots. Yes, I'm one of those who skip around, sorry.
Anyway, I am not going to change my mind on the stars, because if the other stories are as character-driven and meaningful as those I've finished, the anthology earned it.
My favorite thus far is the very first. Dion and Benji's story is so relatable for those of us with chronic illnesses (in particular those that hit our GI tract) and dealing with not only embarrassment but trying to fit-in and misunderstandings that rip our relationships apart. Finding someone who is willing to accept you for everything you bring to a relationship (the good, the bad, the ugly) is so difficult but magical when it happens. I felt so drawn to this one.
So far, I've also read Experimental Affection completely and enjoyed the characters so much - Ash and the sense of feeling left behind? Yeah. Also Petty Roots. Yes, I'm one of those who skip around, sorry.
Anyway, I am not going to change my mind on the stars, because if the other stories are as character-driven and meaningful as those I've finished, the anthology earned it.
August 20, 2025
spice varies story to story
Recommended to anyone who is looking for a collection of diverse bi romances.
The book is thick. I have read a few stories from this anthology so far and have enjoyed each one. The variety in parings and story telling style it is truly a different experience each time. Whether I had a whole day or just a couple hours to read the variety in story lengths made it easy to pick this book up.
There are so many different tropes within these pages that I can’t imagine someone not finding a story that meets their book craving.
The two main things all the stories have in common is love and the bi+rep.
I look forward to discovering new to me authors in this book and reading some of their own individual books.
Thank you to the wonderful authors of this book that made it possible for me to read this anthology ahead of the release date.
Recommended to anyone who is looking for a collection of diverse bi romances.
The book is thick. I have read a few stories from this anthology so far and have enjoyed each one. The variety in parings and story telling style it is truly a different experience each time. Whether I had a whole day or just a couple hours to read the variety in story lengths made it easy to pick this book up.
There are so many different tropes within these pages that I can’t imagine someone not finding a story that meets their book craving.
The two main things all the stories have in common is love and the bi+rep.
I look forward to discovering new to me authors in this book and reading some of their own individual books.
Thank you to the wonderful authors of this book that made it possible for me to read this anthology ahead of the release date.
September 4, 2025
I've read 5 of the 9 stories at this point and have enjoyed all of them! Lattes and Plot Twists is my favorite so far - very sweet, full of pining, and the cutest combo of tropes + storylines to make you read it in one sitting. It truly feels like there's something for everyone, with the different types of stories & relationships & lived experiences & spice levels (Good Things Come in Unexpected Packages was much spicier than I expected but Love on the Airways was pretty chaste.)
There's a page right at the beginning with the name of each story and type of relationship (MM, FF, MX, FFM, XX, MF, FX, MMF) plus there's an introduction at the beginning of each story with key info about the characters and decisions of the writers, which really helps the reader move around the book to land on the stories they're most interested in reading. All in all, a great collection that I look forward to finishing!
There's a page right at the beginning with the name of each story and type of relationship (MM, FF, MX, FFM, XX, MF, FX, MMF) plus there's an introduction at the beginning of each story with key info about the characters and decisions of the writers, which really helps the reader move around the book to land on the stories they're most interested in reading. All in all, a great collection that I look forward to finishing!
October 21, 2025
This is a really fun mix of stories, and I loved the diverse Bi+ rep across all genders. Eight are complete, satisfying short stories plus one exception that was just a starting teaser. There's such a range of stories in here that even if one is not your cup of tea, there's a good chance another will be. They had varying spice levels, from high heat to fade to black and all had a little description with content warnings beforehand so you knew what to expect. My favourites were Something About Us, Experimental Affection, Petty Roots, and Lattes and Plot Twists. I read this slowly over a few weeks, diving into a new story when I was in the mood, and it was thoroughly enjoyable.
Overall, this is a great anthology for fans of LGBTQ+ (emphasis on the B!) romance.
Overall, this is a great anthology for fans of LGBTQ+ (emphasis on the B!) romance.
August 11, 2025
This charity anthology offers a wonderful array of beautiful stories celebrating bisexual leads, and rich representation (m/nb, m/f, nb/nb, m/m, f/f, f/nb), polyam rep, and characters with disabilities. I especially appreciated that each story includes author notes and content warnings, allowing readers to decide whether to continue or skip a particular piece. I enjoyed every story I read.
All the authors were new to me (a few were already on my TBR), and now they’re getting bumped way up the list!
Thank you so much for the ARC opportunity. All opinions are my own.
All the authors were new to me (a few were already on my TBR), and now they’re getting bumped way up the list!
Thank you so much for the ARC opportunity. All opinions are my own.
September 1, 2025
A truly fantastic charity anthology.
All the stories have something special, but as always with such diverse authors and so much variety, you'll inevitably have your favorites.
I have mine too, but I've enjoyed every one.
Give the book a chance and support the authors' charity work. It'll be hot and spicy, but also touching and loving.
Thanks so much for the ARC to Frances M. Thompson and all the others!
All the stories have something special, but as always with such diverse authors and so much variety, you'll inevitably have your favorites.
I have mine too, but I've enjoyed every one.
Give the book a chance and support the authors' charity work. It'll be hot and spicy, but also touching and loving.
Thanks so much for the ARC to Frances M. Thompson and all the others!
September 16, 2025
I have read 4 of the short stories so far and I’m loving them! Each story offers a different perspective into the LGBTQIA+ community, written by people within the community. The characters are varied in their places in the world and I feel everybody should be able to find something they can relate to. It’s also been great to be able to read a story, go read something else and come back for another short story!
September 13, 2025
I love this collection of stories that celebrate diversity, love is love, be it nonbinary, gay or lesbian or straight, romantic love doesn't discriminate! I especially like " The To Screw List", such a sweet first love, coming out story with plenty of spicy, steamy sexual content, and at the same time so LOL funny!
September 22, 2025
I always feel a bit weird about giving my own books 5-stars unless I'm feeling unusually narcissistic. That's not what's happening today. I'm giving this heartfelt collection of diverse bi+ love stories 5 stars because there are eight stories in it that were written by eight other bi+ authors and they deserve their stars. Or their flowers. Speaking of flowers: LOOK AT THAT COVER!!!!
September 23, 2025
What an amazing collection! Nine stories by nine wonderful authors. This is a must read/buy if you enjoy short stories that tick all the boxes for feels and representation. Highly recommend!
September 25, 2025
I read the second story, "The To-Screw List", and I liked it. I will definitely be reading the rest of them as I find the time. Being bisexual, I love seeing the representation. 🩷 💜 💙
September 23, 2025
As a bi person, it always feels good to read bi stories. I feel like we don’t get enough representation and we often are made invisible.
I feel like every bi person can relate to at least one of these characters, they were so diverse and awesome
I read 3 stories :
- Something about us : Just finished the first story and it was amazing!!! The representation was 👌
- Experimental affection: 4 stars very cute I absolutely loved it until the « I have to quit my job if we want to be together » ordeal... felt dramatic
- Lattes and plot twists : 6 stars !!! ✨✨
I loved it so much !!! I always love C.J's writing but it's usually mafia romance so darker.. this was the cutest sapphic romance 🥰
I fell in love with Holly, she's perfect and I already miss her
I feel like every bi person can relate to at least one of these characters, they were so diverse and awesome
I read 3 stories :
- Something about us : Just finished the first story and it was amazing!!! The representation was 👌
- Experimental affection: 4 stars very cute I absolutely loved it until the « I have to quit my job if we want to be together » ordeal... felt dramatic
- Lattes and plot twists : 6 stars !!! ✨✨
I loved it so much !!! I always love C.J's writing but it's usually mafia romance so darker.. this was the cutest sapphic romance 🥰
I fell in love with Holly, she's perfect and I already miss her
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