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Lisa is content with her life in Portland, OR. She has a teenage daughter, Jordan, who is great and becoming more independent all the time in spite of, or maybe in part because of, her fairly recent diagnosis of epilepsy. She has friends, including an ex-husband who makes a good parenting partner. She has a part time job she enjoys. But when she meets Jess, a physical therapist volunteering her time with her Jordan's high school track team, she feels something stir. Getting closer to Jess brings romance, for sure, and also acts as a catalyst for some necessary change. But when Lisa learns more about Jess, will the spark still be there? Will Jordan be okay with the changes in Lisa's life? What about her ex-husband, with whom Lisa's life is still pretty entangled? And how will Jess deal with that? This feel good lesbian romance follows Lisa as she navigates a new romance at thirty-eight, a changing family unit, and a teenager with health issues. The drama is low, but the romance is strong. Features an ace (asexual) character.
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Published January 17, 2024
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November 9, 2022
Interesting book, dealing with an ace character but didn’t really ask any questions or seek emotions. All too good to be true, so good holiday read.
April 3, 2021
Women are wonderful
I liked the character development. And I was able to keep them straight. I liked how the plot developed, without excessive foreshadowing. I was involved enough to know what I hoped would happen.
I liked the character development. And I was able to keep them straight. I liked how the plot developed, without excessive foreshadowing. I was involved enough to know what I hoped would happen.
March 31, 2021
Wonderful
Quite simply a wonderful romantic love story that makes you smile and feel warrm and fluffy from beginning to end.
Quite simply a wonderful romantic love story that makes you smile and feel warrm and fluffy from beginning to end.
January 18, 2025
Nice romance
Always good to read a book great book with a some twists and turns a happy ending. You'll really enjoy it'
Always good to read a book great book with a some twists and turns a happy ending. You'll really enjoy it'
April 21, 2021
This was my first of Sage Donnell and I really enjoyed the writing style and character development. It discusses co-parenting which isn't often mentioned in romance stories.
Jae's Sapphic Reading Challenge:
Character is a medical professional
New-to-you author
Jae's Sapphic Reading Challenge:
Character is a medical professional
New-to-you author
March 28, 2021
This is a very engaging love story. I really the way the story built and the sweetness of it. Great mother daughter and friends interactions. I recommended this book I think you'll enjoy it
May 5, 2021
Surprisingly Sweet!
This book which along with a PG rating, was very simplistic in its style. This is the first that I read with bisexual and asexual characters as the lead. Lisa a divorced mother of a sports playing teenager with epilepsy meets Jess a “hot” physical therapist volunteering her services for her nieces sports team. When they meet there is instant chemistry and soon they are both flirting. As Lisa is trying to move their connection forward, Jess let’s her know she is asexual(aka ace) and wants to be upfront before a relationship develops. Lisa who doesn’t really know what to do with that decides to let the relationship blossom and see where it goes. What you have is a true falling in love story. They both need to be with each other. Although Lisa knows that asexually has a wide spectrum she is unsure how far to go but she is falling fast for Jess. Now I agree that sex is not everything, and that a connection with someone spiritually and emotionally is as good as sex but I felt the writer should have delved into that a little more. Help us learn. They kiss and make out, they feel and get excited to be with each other even mentioning that Jess felt the underside of her breast but no more than that. The readers need to understand asexual and what happens when you are really into someone. That is where this fell short. However as Lisa goes through with her everyday life, ex husband who lives in same building and is still part of her social circle and their daughter who is having seizures again but trying to live her life and now Jess trying to fit in. You can feel the connection, the love and need they have for each other so I still gave this a five star because it does reach that sweet spot of a love story.
This book which along with a PG rating, was very simplistic in its style. This is the first that I read with bisexual and asexual characters as the lead. Lisa a divorced mother of a sports playing teenager with epilepsy meets Jess a “hot” physical therapist volunteering her services for her nieces sports team. When they meet there is instant chemistry and soon they are both flirting. As Lisa is trying to move their connection forward, Jess let’s her know she is asexual(aka ace) and wants to be upfront before a relationship develops. Lisa who doesn’t really know what to do with that decides to let the relationship blossom and see where it goes. What you have is a true falling in love story. They both need to be with each other. Although Lisa knows that asexually has a wide spectrum she is unsure how far to go but she is falling fast for Jess. Now I agree that sex is not everything, and that a connection with someone spiritually and emotionally is as good as sex but I felt the writer should have delved into that a little more. Help us learn. They kiss and make out, they feel and get excited to be with each other even mentioning that Jess felt the underside of her breast but no more than that. The readers need to understand asexual and what happens when you are really into someone. That is where this fell short. However as Lisa goes through with her everyday life, ex husband who lives in same building and is still part of her social circle and their daughter who is having seizures again but trying to live her life and now Jess trying to fit in. You can feel the connection, the love and need they have for each other so I still gave this a five star because it does reach that sweet spot of a love story.
May 27, 2021
Well written
There was a great set up in this book, but nothing particularly interesting happens. They meet, there is some concern that feathers will be ruffled, but everyone is exceedingly mature and everything is fine. They're happy, then they get happier. The end. No conflict, no major character growth or change. Just life happening in a pleasant albeit uneventful way.
If you just read something heavy and just want a nice easy slice of life thing to read, this would be a great choice. The ace representation is great, as well as showing a bit of what life with a disability like epilepsy is like. But if you want a story that involves people overcoming something or learning about themselves or any level of conflict and resolution this book will feel like it's all intro and goes nowhere.
There was a great set up in this book, but nothing particularly interesting happens. They meet, there is some concern that feathers will be ruffled, but everyone is exceedingly mature and everything is fine. They're happy, then they get happier. The end. No conflict, no major character growth or change. Just life happening in a pleasant albeit uneventful way.
If you just read something heavy and just want a nice easy slice of life thing to read, this would be a great choice. The ace representation is great, as well as showing a bit of what life with a disability like epilepsy is like. But if you want a story that involves people overcoming something or learning about themselves or any level of conflict and resolution this book will feel like it's all intro and goes nowhere.
June 27, 2021
Cute and heartwarming
A sweet love story exploring the complexities of finding love when you're a divorced with a teenage daughter, navigating the challenges of necessary entanglements that are part of coordinating but also how to both create space for each previous half to re-pair. The medical rep relating to Jordan's epilepsy and the challenges of having a child with a fluctuating medical condition were done really well.
The story is told from Lisa's perspective, a queer woman doesn't use a particular label who's previously had relationships with men but realised she's more romantically and sexually attracted to women. Jess, her love interest is asexual and we are that represented from Lisa' perspective and the conversations Lisa has with other allosexual friends. I like that Lisa is open with Jess about being unsure about being in a relationship that wouldn't ever include sex but loved her position that it should be an open dialogue and that it was for Lisa to figure out and withdraw from if she couldnt sustain it, without there ever being any suggestion or pressure for Jess to change. However as an asexual person, I found the repeated questions from people outside the relationship checking that Lisa was "okay" with not having sex and some of those answers uncomfortable because of the implication of it being a sacrifice and lesser. However I think ultimately it is good rep and I like the way none of that questioning is ever the responsibility of it directed at Jess.
A sweet love story exploring the complexities of finding love when you're a divorced with a teenage daughter, navigating the challenges of necessary entanglements that are part of coordinating but also how to both create space for each previous half to re-pair. The medical rep relating to Jordan's epilepsy and the challenges of having a child with a fluctuating medical condition were done really well.
The story is told from Lisa's perspective, a queer woman doesn't use a particular label who's previously had relationships with men but realised she's more romantically and sexually attracted to women. Jess, her love interest is asexual and we are that represented from Lisa' perspective and the conversations Lisa has with other allosexual friends. I like that Lisa is open with Jess about being unsure about being in a relationship that wouldn't ever include sex but loved her position that it should be an open dialogue and that it was for Lisa to figure out and withdraw from if she couldnt sustain it, without there ever being any suggestion or pressure for Jess to change. However as an asexual person, I found the repeated questions from people outside the relationship checking that Lisa was "okay" with not having sex and some of those answers uncomfortable because of the implication of it being a sacrifice and lesser. However I think ultimately it is good rep and I like the way none of that questioning is ever the responsibility of it directed at Jess.
May 12, 2023
Heartwarming and low angst!
Lisa is the mother of teenager, Jordan, a track star dealing with epilepsy. She's been divorced from her hubby but their lives really overlap for the sake of their daughter. Jess is the physical therapist working with the track team. Both ladies are attracted to each other very quickly but the book remains PG.
While Lisa tries to move their connection forward, Jess tells her that she is asexual and has very significant boundaries. The author tried explaining this, especially for those of us who know little to nothing about it, but I think it fell a little short. Will Lisa, who is not ace, be willing to substitute cuddling for sexual intimacy for the rest of her life?
I really enjoyed the loving kindness of the main characters and I just adored the teens who brought such fun and caring to the story. However, this book needed another round of proofreading. There were so many spelling and editing errors that I had to deduct a star!
Lisa is the mother of teenager, Jordan, a track star dealing with epilepsy. She's been divorced from her hubby but their lives really overlap for the sake of their daughter. Jess is the physical therapist working with the track team. Both ladies are attracted to each other very quickly but the book remains PG.
While Lisa tries to move their connection forward, Jess tells her that she is asexual and has very significant boundaries. The author tried explaining this, especially for those of us who know little to nothing about it, but I think it fell a little short. Will Lisa, who is not ace, be willing to substitute cuddling for sexual intimacy for the rest of her life?
I really enjoyed the loving kindness of the main characters and I just adored the teens who brought such fun and caring to the story. However, this book needed another round of proofreading. There were so many spelling and editing errors that I had to deduct a star!
March 18, 2022
A delightful story about letting go so new love can begin.
I am so enjoying this writer. Sage Donnell gives characters who are openly sharing their truths. I have felt blessed to see that knowing themselves these two strong women move on to explore their attraction. Jess who is Ace is sure she will never find someone who can love her. Lisa divorced her husband 5 years ago but to raise their daughter they have stayed entangled. Jordan has been diagnosed with epilepsy making connection and friendship needed. The conversations about the very moments that change their lives are beautiful. I could feel the love growing as Jess and Lisa share. The friendships of the track team Jordan and their parents add a rich gift of fun, laughter and so much caring. Another great read.
I am so enjoying this writer. Sage Donnell gives characters who are openly sharing their truths. I have felt blessed to see that knowing themselves these two strong women move on to explore their attraction. Jess who is Ace is sure she will never find someone who can love her. Lisa divorced her husband 5 years ago but to raise their daughter they have stayed entangled. Jordan has been diagnosed with epilepsy making connection and friendship needed. The conversations about the very moments that change their lives are beautiful. I could feel the love growing as Jess and Lisa share. The friendships of the track team Jordan and their parents add a rich gift of fun, laughter and so much caring. Another great read.
September 30, 2023
I appreciated a book featuring an ace character and explaining what that means for the relationship in detail.
Also, it turns out I’m not exactly going to be unbiased, because… I ran track in high school and had epilepsy. And one of the major events that happened to Jordan (outside the church)… pretty much the same thing happened to me during my first year of college. So like, wow.
That aside, I enjoyed the story and the low-angst romance. I mean, I often enjoy angsty too, but my last read was angsty and I need a mix. :) I’m always happy for a story with kids involved, so that was nice too. And the close relationship with an ex was also pretty unusual and went over well (though the resolution of Paul’s storyline seemed like maybe a bit of a stretch? Extra extra fortuitous?).
Still, definitely an enjoyable “recovery read”. 🤣
Also, it turns out I’m not exactly going to be unbiased, because… I ran track in high school and had epilepsy. And one of the major events that happened to Jordan (outside the church)… pretty much the same thing happened to me during my first year of college. So like, wow.
That aside, I enjoyed the story and the low-angst romance. I mean, I often enjoy angsty too, but my last read was angsty and I need a mix. :) I’m always happy for a story with kids involved, so that was nice too. And the close relationship with an ex was also pretty unusual and went over well (though the resolution of Paul’s storyline seemed like maybe a bit of a stretch? Extra extra fortuitous?).
Still, definitely an enjoyable “recovery read”. 🤣
February 16, 2024
✔Sapphic Book Bingo Challenge 2024 🌈✨: Hidden Gems Board - Asexual Character
3 stars. This was fine. I don’t know what it is about this author’s works that I just cannot connect with. It’s not the writing because the writing is good but I just don’t get on with the characters for some reason. This book was very sweet if not a bit boring. It’s lighthearted with no angst but I was just meh on the main characters Jess and Lisa. The side characters were way more interesting to me. I like the Ace representation in Jess, the family relationships, and how close knit all the characters were but as a romance it did nothing for me.
3 stars. This was fine. I don’t know what it is about this author’s works that I just cannot connect with. It’s not the writing because the writing is good but I just don’t get on with the characters for some reason. This book was very sweet if not a bit boring. It’s lighthearted with no angst but I was just meh on the main characters Jess and Lisa. The side characters were way more interesting to me. I like the Ace representation in Jess, the family relationships, and how close knit all the characters were but as a romance it did nothing for me.
October 18, 2021
This book had a number of possibilities for interesting story lines, but never got there. It skimmed the surface of a relationship with someone who is ace, middle age romance, epilepsy, co-parenting, and/or moving into a new career. This was more like a well written 170 page cover blurb.
Skimming the blurbs for some of Donnell’s other books they look interesting as she seems to write non-mainstream LGBTA+ which I like. However, they’ve all been published this year so I’m not sure they will be any different as far as depth of the story.
Skimming the blurbs for some of Donnell’s other books they look interesting as she seems to write non-mainstream LGBTA+ which I like. However, they’ve all been published this year so I’m not sure they will be any different as far as depth of the story.
December 12, 2021
The main characters in this romance are each at transitional points in their lives. Much of the story arc revolves around the practical issues that arise when integrating another person into an already full life that already includes a teenage daughter, an involved ex-spouse and lots of friends. There is a good supporting cast providing more depth to the story. A sub-plot focusing on the realities of raising a child with a chronic health condition hints at the complexities involved. A very nice, low-angst read.
June 2, 2021
ACE Character
a nicely written story about a family, though divorced stayed great friends to provide the only child a safe and loving home.
Dad dates a little after the divorce. Mom hasn’t felt the desire to date until she meets a woman at her daughters track meet.
Not a lot of drama and was very enjoyable read
a nicely written story about a family, though divorced stayed great friends to provide the only child a safe and loving home.
Dad dates a little after the divorce. Mom hasn’t felt the desire to date until she meets a woman at her daughters track meet.
Not a lot of drama and was very enjoyable read
May 21, 2021
Nice story
I enjoyed this story. Both Jess and Lisa are caring, loving women who deserve to find real love. I love the way the author approached Jess's sexuality...as if its not a deal breaker ( as it shouldn't be). Well done!
I enjoyed this story. Both Jess and Lisa are caring, loving women who deserve to find real love. I love the way the author approached Jess's sexuality...as if its not a deal breaker ( as it shouldn't be). Well done!
October 26, 2021
Sweet Quick Read
I really enjoyed this book. One of the main characters was ace which was interesting and made the story uniquely different then most lesbian fiction. It was a sweet love story that I would read again.
I really enjoyed this book. One of the main characters was ace which was interesting and made the story uniquely different then most lesbian fiction. It was a sweet love story that I would read again.
October 17, 2023
Interesting
This tale kept my interest with a different family and relationship dynamic. Enjoyed the divorced spouses and daughter situation. The romance was a bit unusual, but interesting at the same time. This is a quick, worthwhile read.
This tale kept my interest with a different family and relationship dynamic. Enjoyed the divorced spouses and daughter situation. The romance was a bit unusual, but interesting at the same time. This is a quick, worthwhile read.
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June 17, 2021Good story
A great story written around sensitive topics. Characters were written strongly and you could easily relate to each of them.
A great story written around sensitive topics. Characters were written strongly and you could easily relate to each of them.
September 13, 2024
CW: Slight Acephobia
4 / 5 Stars
4 / 5 Stars
June 5, 2021
Beautifully romantic story which made me smile a lot. Very pleased with the characters, the dialogues and the end.
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