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Sometimes We Fly
A closeted celebrity, a furious neighbour, and a whole lot of sexual tension charge this late-in-life, coming-out lesbian romance set in Sydney.
At forty-six, Maren McEvoy is Australia’s most popular newsreader, but for how much longer? And now her ex-husband has moved in with his boyfriend, and her sixteen-year-old daughter has been caught carjacking. Something has to change.
Laid-back Jacinta Fowler is furious. Her new neighbour’s daughter with her nightly prowling and disdain for the law, is a serious threat to Jac’s motorcycle tour business. It’d be so easy to stay mad except that the girl’s mother, Maren, is all kinds of gorgeous. And intriguing. And incredibly famous.
But there’s no way Jac should get involved with a closeted celebrity. That way leads to danger… Right?
At forty-six, Maren McEvoy is Australia’s most popular newsreader, but for how much longer? And now her ex-husband has moved in with his boyfriend, and her sixteen-year-old daughter has been caught carjacking. Something has to change.
Laid-back Jacinta Fowler is furious. Her new neighbour’s daughter with her nightly prowling and disdain for the law, is a serious threat to Jac’s motorcycle tour business. It’d be so easy to stay mad except that the girl’s mother, Maren, is all kinds of gorgeous. And intriguing. And incredibly famous.
But there’s no way Jac should get involved with a closeted celebrity. That way leads to danger… Right?
268 pages, ebook
Published April 16, 2025
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Cheyenne Blue
96 books468 followersG’day and welcome. I’m Cheyenne Blue. I write big-hearted sapphic romance with strong women, mainly set in Australia.
My fifteenth romance, Sometimes We Fly is out April 2025. A closeted celebrity, a furious neighbour, and a whole lot of sexual tension charge this late-in-life coming-out lesbian romance set in rural Sydney.
I hope you enjoy all of my sapphic romances featuring strong women finding love.
You can find out more about me on my website cheyenneblue.com, Facebook or on Twitter @Iamcheyenneblue
My fifteenth romance, Sometimes We Fly is out April 2025. A closeted celebrity, a furious neighbour, and a whole lot of sexual tension charge this late-in-life coming-out lesbian romance set in rural Sydney.
I hope you enjoy all of my sapphic romances featuring strong women finding love.
You can find out more about me on my website cheyenneblue.com, Facebook or on Twitter @Iamcheyenneblue
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April 23, 2025
4.25⭐️
Unpleasant circumstances force Maren McEvoy (46), the bisexual, closeted star newsreader, to turn her life around. To be able to take more care of her 16-year-old rebellious daughter Orli. To prevent Orli from going completely off the rails, the two move to Sydney. She hopes to improve her relationship with her daughter, reconnect their emotional bond, and guide her through the difficult teenage years. Here she also receives support from her ex-husband, who lives nearby. But in the fast-paced world of the news, she runs the risk of being dumped.
The new and interesting neighbor is Jacinta Fowler. She earns her living by running a motorcycle touring business. She cherishes her motorcycles and lives a contented life until Orli, who is capable of any mischief, makes her life difficult.
Jac is a very interesting and decent person. It's nice to see her relationship with Orli slowly evolve from angry and full of suspicion to friendship. I hope there are many Jacs out there who can help a rebellious teenager face the consequences of their actions and find something that can intrigue a young person who is willing to work hard for it. I can also relate to Jac's love of her motorcycles and the feeling of freedom on a ride. I owned a BMW 650 ccm (called Bella Blue) myself and loved touring around Switzerland alone or with my wife on the pillion.
The development of Maren and Orli is beautifully written. They both have to find a way for theri respextive coming-out. But also how Maren and Jac's relationship changes, from neighborhood to friendship and then to love, is very nicely and sensitively described. And there are also some sexy and hot scenes.
I really like Cheyenne Blue's stories. They are stories about people I would like to get to know. The characters have depth, the themes are interesting, the Australian setting is beautiful, and the romances are wonderful. Troubled teenager Orli, facing juvenile detention for mischief, and Maren's struggle to do the right thing for her daughter while pursuing her career are real issues that unfortunately many mothers experience.
An emotional and exciting story with likeable characters.
Many thanks to Ylva and NetGalley for receiving an ARC.
Unpleasant circumstances force Maren McEvoy (46), the bisexual, closeted star newsreader, to turn her life around. To be able to take more care of her 16-year-old rebellious daughter Orli. To prevent Orli from going completely off the rails, the two move to Sydney. She hopes to improve her relationship with her daughter, reconnect their emotional bond, and guide her through the difficult teenage years. Here she also receives support from her ex-husband, who lives nearby. But in the fast-paced world of the news, she runs the risk of being dumped.
The new and interesting neighbor is Jacinta Fowler. She earns her living by running a motorcycle touring business. She cherishes her motorcycles and lives a contented life until Orli, who is capable of any mischief, makes her life difficult.
Jac is a very interesting and decent person. It's nice to see her relationship with Orli slowly evolve from angry and full of suspicion to friendship. I hope there are many Jacs out there who can help a rebellious teenager face the consequences of their actions and find something that can intrigue a young person who is willing to work hard for it. I can also relate to Jac's love of her motorcycles and the feeling of freedom on a ride. I owned a BMW 650 ccm (called Bella Blue) myself and loved touring around Switzerland alone or with my wife on the pillion.
The development of Maren and Orli is beautifully written. They both have to find a way for theri respextive coming-out. But also how Maren and Jac's relationship changes, from neighborhood to friendship and then to love, is very nicely and sensitively described. And there are also some sexy and hot scenes.
I really like Cheyenne Blue's stories. They are stories about people I would like to get to know. The characters have depth, the themes are interesting, the Australian setting is beautiful, and the romances are wonderful. Troubled teenager Orli, facing juvenile detention for mischief, and Maren's struggle to do the right thing for her daughter while pursuing her career are real issues that unfortunately many mothers experience.
An emotional and exciting story with likeable characters.
Many thanks to Ylva and NetGalley for receiving an ARC.
April 23, 2025
The cover captured me but the story kept me. Enjoyed this one. There were many layers from each character throughout but all were told with such care. Also, now I want to go on a motorcycle.
Thank you to the publisher for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the publisher for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review.
April 17, 2025
This is a story about Maren who’s a TV newsreader in Melbourne and a very popular TV star. She has a 16 year old daughter, Orli.
Maren is divorced from Marcus. Orli is pure rebellion and after getting in trouble with the police, Marin decides to take a leave of absence from her job and move them to Sydney. Their new next door neighbor is Jac, who has a motorcycle touring business.
I really liked Jac’s character, she was a very honest and decent person. Jac and Orli’s interactions were the best part of this book for me.
This was a predictable book but I love Blue’s writing style and it worked well for me. Her writing focuses on places in Australia and definitely sets the mood for me. In fact it was a big part of me deciding to visit Australia and NZ later this year. I hope to see the Royal National Park and the Sea Cliff Bridge.
Thanks to Ylva Publishing and Net Galley to read and review this good book by Cheyenne Blue.
Maren is divorced from Marcus. Orli is pure rebellion and after getting in trouble with the police, Marin decides to take a leave of absence from her job and move them to Sydney. Their new next door neighbor is Jac, who has a motorcycle touring business.
I really liked Jac’s character, she was a very honest and decent person. Jac and Orli’s interactions were the best part of this book for me.
This was a predictable book but I love Blue’s writing style and it worked well for me. Her writing focuses on places in Australia and definitely sets the mood for me. In fact it was a big part of me deciding to visit Australia and NZ later this year. I hope to see the Royal National Park and the Sea Cliff Bridge.
Thanks to Ylva Publishing and Net Galley to read and review this good book by Cheyenne Blue.
May 17, 2025
I loved the first part of the book, with Maren feeling helpless with her sixteen-year-old daughter after she prioritized her work. I always wondered what would make them click and follow a better path. Then, the hot neighbor is taken on board against her will. The riding-bike scenes are immersive and almost made me want to climb on one, clinging to my rider. I loved the chemistry between Maren and Jac and how bad situations created by Orli got them close in the first place. I wished the last part of the book focused more on Orli's growth and reconnection with Maren. The resolution surely brought representation, but I wished we could dive deeper into the mother-child relationship. I also wished Blue focused less on Jac's fear of being someone closeted and more on the reasons their feelings are developing, that connect them beyond physical attraction, sex, and bikes. But overall, I enjoyed the book.
April 18, 2025
I would read Cheyenne Blue novels just for the Australian slang and word choices. Maren McEvoy is 46 and a successful and popular newsreader, or as we’d say in America, she anchors the evening news. Her sixteen year old daughter Orli is running with the wrong crowd. After getting in trouble with the law something has to change. Maren takes a year off and moves with her daughter from Melbourne to Sydney. She hopes to rebuild her relationship with her Orli, and get her away from her friends and poor choices. It helps that her ex-husband will be closer as well.
Jacinta Fowler is Maren’s next door neighbor. She runs a motorcycle tour business mostly from her home. She is furious when she catches Orli in her shop more than once, especially when she causes damage. Maren is drawn to Jac almost from the start. She is bisexual but isn’t out because of her career. She is willing to act on her attraction. In a relatively short novel she is trying to sort complex issues of parenting, her sexuality and how to keep a career she has worked hard for. Jac is a more solid and stable character. She is hard working and enjoys her business but not always every customer. As someone who went through a motorbike phase (owned one for five years), I love that motorcycles are a big part of this story.
Jac wants a relationship but because of her past she does not want to be with someone who can’t be out with her. Orli gets her own side character storyline that adds to the story. It is nice to see her change from a bratty teen to something better. I enjoyed the storylines and characters. My only critique is that Jac’s concern gets repeated too many times. It is her major issue, but it felt repetitive to have it in her thoughts, telling it to friends, and sharing it with Maren. But that is a small issue and maybe only bugged me.
This book will easily please fans of Cheyenne Blue and other romance readers as well. Thank you to NetGalley and Ylva Publishing for the digital copy and I am leaving an honest review.
Jacinta Fowler is Maren’s next door neighbor. She runs a motorcycle tour business mostly from her home. She is furious when she catches Orli in her shop more than once, especially when she causes damage. Maren is drawn to Jac almost from the start. She is bisexual but isn’t out because of her career. She is willing to act on her attraction. In a relatively short novel she is trying to sort complex issues of parenting, her sexuality and how to keep a career she has worked hard for. Jac is a more solid and stable character. She is hard working and enjoys her business but not always every customer. As someone who went through a motorbike phase (owned one for five years), I love that motorcycles are a big part of this story.
Jac wants a relationship but because of her past she does not want to be with someone who can’t be out with her. Orli gets her own side character storyline that adds to the story. It is nice to see her change from a bratty teen to something better. I enjoyed the storylines and characters. My only critique is that Jac’s concern gets repeated too many times. It is her major issue, but it felt repetitive to have it in her thoughts, telling it to friends, and sharing it with Maren. But that is a small issue and maybe only bugged me.
This book will easily please fans of Cheyenne Blue and other romance readers as well. Thank you to NetGalley and Ylva Publishing for the digital copy and I am leaving an honest review.
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April 5, 2025Another typical Cheyenne Blue and I’m here for it. I always love the Australian setting and exploring of the landscapes. I like how this book has a minor tie in with other work of Blue. Not enough that you need to read it, but enough for me to spark the recognition and be appreciative of it.
I don’t ride a motorcycle myself but I like how Blue describes it in this story from a rider and a pillion rider perspective. Combine that with the Aussie setting and I’m ready to escape my current view and riding my bicycle.
Negative in this book for me is how the feelings of one character don’t seem to be explored enough. I almost feel I get more of the teenage angst than her adult fears, but it’s ok. In the end I like the pairing and the story for what it is.
I don’t ride a motorcycle myself but I like how Blue describes it in this story from a rider and a pillion rider perspective. Combine that with the Aussie setting and I’m ready to escape my current view and riding my bicycle.
Negative in this book for me is how the feelings of one character don’t seem to be explored enough. I almost feel I get more of the teenage angst than her adult fears, but it’s ok. In the end I like the pairing and the story for what it is.
May 22, 2025
Sometimes We Fly is a beautifully written story about identity, second chances, and the quiet but powerful ways people can change your life. Maren is a well-known TV newsreader who steps back from her public persona to support her teenage daughter, Orli, who’s clearly going through it. What’s meant to be a low-key reset quickly becomes more complicated when she meets Jac—her leather-clad, bike-riding neighbour who’s as guarded as she is compelling.
The story unfolds at a gentle pace, and while the romance is central, it’s very much about the bigger picture too—family, friendship, honesty, and figuring out who you really are once the layers come off. I thought Orli was incredibly well written as a teenager—raw and frustrating at times, but also vulnerable in a way that felt real. Her role in the story adds complexity, and her presence is what ties Maren and Jac together in a way that feels believable.
Cheyenne Blue has a great way of writing place, and here the setting feels vivid without being overdone. I also love the way she writes about Australia and our way of life. There's quite a few references to the south coast of NSW (where I grew up) and I could picture the places perfectly after years of being away. There’s also a groundedness to the way the story explores coming out later in life, trust, and the risk of choosing something different. It’s emotional and sometimes a bit messy, but ultimately really hopeful. A quiet standout.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Ylva Publishing for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
The story unfolds at a gentle pace, and while the romance is central, it’s very much about the bigger picture too—family, friendship, honesty, and figuring out who you really are once the layers come off. I thought Orli was incredibly well written as a teenager—raw and frustrating at times, but also vulnerable in a way that felt real. Her role in the story adds complexity, and her presence is what ties Maren and Jac together in a way that feels believable.
Cheyenne Blue has a great way of writing place, and here the setting feels vivid without being overdone. I also love the way she writes about Australia and our way of life. There's quite a few references to the south coast of NSW (where I grew up) and I could picture the places perfectly after years of being away. There’s also a groundedness to the way the story explores coming out later in life, trust, and the risk of choosing something different. It’s emotional and sometimes a bit messy, but ultimately really hopeful. A quiet standout.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Ylva Publishing for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
April 7, 2025
would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this book
the first maren knew there was trouble was when her housekeeper entered the room that she was entertaining her guests, that the police were there about her daughter didnt make sense.... there was no way her daughter had been in a car jacking and was at this very moment in a police cell, no her daughter was upstairs in her room....
maren could only hope that she could keep this low key and out of the news.... but being a popular news readers there wasnt much hope of that.... but she could keep their names out of it....
the impact from that night meant that maren and her daughter had to change something.... there was no way maren was letting her daughter go off the rails any further...changes were afoot
so moving closer to her ex husband was the first step and also taking a years sabbatical and being there for her daughter... that could work...right....
jacs ran a motorbike touring business and what she didnt need was someones daughter breaking into her garages but thats exactly what happened one night...that it was marens daughter and her neighbour only added to the stress.... jacs had warned her off and she had promised....
but promises are hard to keep.... as jacs was about to find out....
omg i want to be a biker chick now... what a storyline.... great theme about coming out late and the impact it would have on your life and family.... read it in one night couldnt put it down
roll on the next book
the first maren knew there was trouble was when her housekeeper entered the room that she was entertaining her guests, that the police were there about her daughter didnt make sense.... there was no way her daughter had been in a car jacking and was at this very moment in a police cell, no her daughter was upstairs in her room....
maren could only hope that she could keep this low key and out of the news.... but being a popular news readers there wasnt much hope of that.... but she could keep their names out of it....
the impact from that night meant that maren and her daughter had to change something.... there was no way maren was letting her daughter go off the rails any further...changes were afoot
so moving closer to her ex husband was the first step and also taking a years sabbatical and being there for her daughter... that could work...right....
jacs ran a motorbike touring business and what she didnt need was someones daughter breaking into her garages but thats exactly what happened one night...that it was marens daughter and her neighbour only added to the stress.... jacs had warned her off and she had promised....
but promises are hard to keep.... as jacs was about to find out....
omg i want to be a biker chick now... what a storyline.... great theme about coming out late and the impact it would have on your life and family.... read it in one night couldnt put it down
roll on the next book
December 6, 2025
Maren is “Australia’s favourite newsreader”, being the lead in the prime time news coverage on channel 12, based out of Melbourne. Maren had been married to Marcus for nearly two decades, divorced for one year, but remaining the best of friends. Now, their sixteen year old Orli has started to go off the rails, getting in trouble for car theft and other things. Maybe it was because Maren was working so much, and didn’t get much time to see Orli, or maybe it was Marcus having moved to Sydney to be with his new partner Rick. To try to help, Maren has negotiated a year sabbatical from the station, and bought a house in south Sydney, so her and Orli can be closer to Marcus and Rick.
Jac runs her bike touring business from her gran’s house, which she inherited. She has three motorbikes for different types of clients, a Honda Goldwing for those wanting comfort, a vintage Norton, and a fast and sporty BMW. She also occasionally helps teach learner riders. When a new neighbour arrives, Jac is happy to see the house being lived in, but later she finds her bike workshop has been broken into, and some major damage.
This is an interesting story, Jac finding she has a new famous neighbour, but also Orli causing problems with her bikes and her business. I love the way Jac eventually decides to trust Orli, which brings a transformation. It’s difficult to see that although Maren wants Jac, Maren doesn’t want to be open about her sexuality, citing her contract with channel 12, and also Orli, as reasons not to be out. This is frustrating, the way Maren is on again, off again with Jac. But eventually everything lines up, and we get to see Maren and Jac in love.
Jac runs her bike touring business from her gran’s house, which she inherited. She has three motorbikes for different types of clients, a Honda Goldwing for those wanting comfort, a vintage Norton, and a fast and sporty BMW. She also occasionally helps teach learner riders. When a new neighbour arrives, Jac is happy to see the house being lived in, but later she finds her bike workshop has been broken into, and some major damage.
This is an interesting story, Jac finding she has a new famous neighbour, but also Orli causing problems with her bikes and her business. I love the way Jac eventually decides to trust Orli, which brings a transformation. It’s difficult to see that although Maren wants Jac, Maren doesn’t want to be open about her sexuality, citing her contract with channel 12, and also Orli, as reasons not to be out. This is frustrating, the way Maren is on again, off again with Jac. But eventually everything lines up, and we get to see Maren and Jac in love.
May 5, 2025
I love Cheyenne Blues' books. This is another one I LOVE! Maren is Australia's number one newsreader (Anchor) when her 16 yr old daughter Orli gets in trouble with the law. So Maren takes a year leave and moves to outside Sydney from Melbourne. This also brings them closer to Orli's father Marcus.
But it's when she meets her next door neighbor Jacinta or Jac and her motorcycles.
This is a gorgeous age gap, late coming out, steamy HOT love story. 5 stars!
But it's when she meets her next door neighbor Jacinta or Jac and her motorcycles.
This is a gorgeous age gap, late coming out, steamy HOT love story. 5 stars!
May 11, 2025
An entertaining read about the fors and againsts with regard to staying in or coming out. It’s still relevant in these slightly more liberal times, times we all want to keep. With the backdrop of bike riding we follow Jac and Maren’s journey, a journey we all make, even though some of us aren’t brave enough to make it in leathers on a Norton or a Goldwing. Add in a surly teen to muddy the waters and we get to sympathise with all three of our protagonists. What a journey!
April 5, 2025
Wonderful and deep emotional story
At forty-six, Maren McEvoy stands as Australia’s top newsreader, but recent events are threatening her stable life, her ex-husband has moved in with his boyfriend, and her sixteen-year-old daughter has just been arrested for carjacking. Something’s got to give.
Jacinta Fowler had been living a quiet, content life, focused on her work, until her new neighbor’s rebellious daughter started causing trouble with her nightly mischief and disregard for the law, putting Jac’s motorcycle tour business at risk. It’s hard to stay angry, though, especially when the girl’s mother, Maren, is not only stunning but also incredibly famous and mysterious.
Despite the undeniable attraction, Jac knows she shouldn’t get involve
d with a closeted celebrity. It’s a recipe for trouble, right?
Cheyenne’s latest novel starts with an intriguing premise and quickly becomes more engaging as the story unfolds. From the beginning, the banter between Jac and her friends is sharp and enjoyable, injecting humor into the narrative in just the right way. What stands out is how well the author balances serious themes with moments of lighthearted fun, giving the story both depth and levity.
This book feels a bit heavier compared to Cheyenne’s other works, but that only adds to its richness and complexity. As the story progresses, the emotional weight of the narrative is carefully woven in, making it all the more compelling. One of the standout aspects of this novel is the character growth.
It’s truly beautiful and masterful, especially when it comes to Maren’s emotional journey. Watching her develop and build a deeper understanding with her teen is incredibly touching. I was particularly moved by the sensitive exploration of Maren's teen's journey as a non-binary person, which was handled with such care and authenticity.
The main and secondary characters are all wonderfully rounded, three-dimensional, and complex, each contributing to the depth of the story. It’s refreshing to see such well-developed characters who feel real and relatable, and it adds so much to the enjoyment of the book.
The ending left me with a happy, satisfied feeling, though I must admit, I would have loved to see it stretched out just a bit longer. I was eager to see how the interview played out, but even without that, the conclusion was still fulfilling. The emotional payoff was well worth the journey.
Overall, this book is an emotional, heartwarming read that blends humor, growth, and serious themes seamlessly. It’s a wonderful addition to Cheyenne’s collection, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves beautifully crafted characters and compelling storytelling.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
At forty-six, Maren McEvoy stands as Australia’s top newsreader, but recent events are threatening her stable life, her ex-husband has moved in with his boyfriend, and her sixteen-year-old daughter has just been arrested for carjacking. Something’s got to give.
Jacinta Fowler had been living a quiet, content life, focused on her work, until her new neighbor’s rebellious daughter started causing trouble with her nightly mischief and disregard for the law, putting Jac’s motorcycle tour business at risk. It’s hard to stay angry, though, especially when the girl’s mother, Maren, is not only stunning but also incredibly famous and mysterious.
Despite the undeniable attraction, Jac knows she shouldn’t get involve
d with a closeted celebrity. It’s a recipe for trouble, right?
Cheyenne’s latest novel starts with an intriguing premise and quickly becomes more engaging as the story unfolds. From the beginning, the banter between Jac and her friends is sharp and enjoyable, injecting humor into the narrative in just the right way. What stands out is how well the author balances serious themes with moments of lighthearted fun, giving the story both depth and levity.
This book feels a bit heavier compared to Cheyenne’s other works, but that only adds to its richness and complexity. As the story progresses, the emotional weight of the narrative is carefully woven in, making it all the more compelling. One of the standout aspects of this novel is the character growth.
It’s truly beautiful and masterful, especially when it comes to Maren’s emotional journey. Watching her develop and build a deeper understanding with her teen is incredibly touching. I was particularly moved by the sensitive exploration of Maren's teen's journey as a non-binary person, which was handled with such care and authenticity.
The main and secondary characters are all wonderfully rounded, three-dimensional, and complex, each contributing to the depth of the story. It’s refreshing to see such well-developed characters who feel real and relatable, and it adds so much to the enjoyment of the book.
The ending left me with a happy, satisfied feeling, though I must admit, I would have loved to see it stretched out just a bit longer. I was eager to see how the interview played out, but even without that, the conclusion was still fulfilling. The emotional payoff was well worth the journey.
Overall, this book is an emotional, heartwarming read that blends humor, growth, and serious themes seamlessly. It’s a wonderful addition to Cheyenne’s collection, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves beautifully crafted characters and compelling storytelling.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
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April 10, 2025Sometimes We Fly - Cheyenne Blue
My wife, when we first started dating, owned a black and chrome 650cc Honda motorbike, and thus, I began my pillion passenger career. I’d never ridden on a motorcycle before. I had no experience other than the tiny 50cc minibikes at the local fair before that attraction was shut down for OH&S reasons. I still remember riding behind my wife and the feeling of metaphorically letting go. The feeling of flying while hugged into the back of my favourite person.
Motorbikes play a large part in Sometimes We Fly. It begins with Jac who runs a motorbike touring company from her garage. Tourists paying for the chance to ride across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and all the surrounding areas as a pillion on one of Jac’s machines: Norton, BMW, or Honda Goldwing.
Motorbikes were never something that had entered Maren, the ‘face of Australia’s nightly news’ McEvoy’s mind until she purchases the house next door in a move from Melbourne to Sydney to repair her struggling relationship with her sixteen-year-old daughter, Orli. A daughter who served community service for crashing a car during a joy-ride in Melbourne. A daughter who breaks into Jac’s garage and attempts to take the BMW for a bit of a spin. Suddenly motorbikes are a part of Maren’s life.
There is an authenticity to this book. To the grittiness of potential exposure to the juvenile justice system, to how clients can behave with tourism operators, to friendships that last, to the very real dialogue, and to quiet moments. Everything is given its space to breathe.
Orli is an interesting character. A sixteen-year-old written very well and I won’t give it away but the theme of Sometimes We Fly could be written not just for Maren and Jac but also for Orli. She is a very good secondary character and quite dominant for reasons that are explained in the story. If anything, she is the string that ties Jac and Maren, tugging the two women together.
Sometimes We Fly is about finding your person, taking that step, perhaps to fall but then suddenly soaring. Sometimes We Fly is about sitting at rock bottom yet finding yourself clutching a pair of hands that lift you up so that flying seems the obvious next step. This story delves into aspects from coming out, to trust, to law-breaking and reparations, and how sometimes it’s really difficult to start the run up to launch into the air. Sometimes all it takes is a ground crew of pom-pom wavers to give you that lift.
Sometimes We Fly is Cheyenne Blue’s latest and I’m a huge fan.
My wife, when we first started dating, owned a black and chrome 650cc Honda motorbike, and thus, I began my pillion passenger career. I’d never ridden on a motorcycle before. I had no experience other than the tiny 50cc minibikes at the local fair before that attraction was shut down for OH&S reasons. I still remember riding behind my wife and the feeling of metaphorically letting go. The feeling of flying while hugged into the back of my favourite person.
Motorbikes play a large part in Sometimes We Fly. It begins with Jac who runs a motorbike touring company from her garage. Tourists paying for the chance to ride across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and all the surrounding areas as a pillion on one of Jac’s machines: Norton, BMW, or Honda Goldwing.
Motorbikes were never something that had entered Maren, the ‘face of Australia’s nightly news’ McEvoy’s mind until she purchases the house next door in a move from Melbourne to Sydney to repair her struggling relationship with her sixteen-year-old daughter, Orli. A daughter who served community service for crashing a car during a joy-ride in Melbourne. A daughter who breaks into Jac’s garage and attempts to take the BMW for a bit of a spin. Suddenly motorbikes are a part of Maren’s life.
There is an authenticity to this book. To the grittiness of potential exposure to the juvenile justice system, to how clients can behave with tourism operators, to friendships that last, to the very real dialogue, and to quiet moments. Everything is given its space to breathe.
Orli is an interesting character. A sixteen-year-old written very well and I won’t give it away but the theme of Sometimes We Fly could be written not just for Maren and Jac but also for Orli. She is a very good secondary character and quite dominant for reasons that are explained in the story. If anything, she is the string that ties Jac and Maren, tugging the two women together.
Sometimes We Fly is about finding your person, taking that step, perhaps to fall but then suddenly soaring. Sometimes We Fly is about sitting at rock bottom yet finding yourself clutching a pair of hands that lift you up so that flying seems the obvious next step. This story delves into aspects from coming out, to trust, to law-breaking and reparations, and how sometimes it’s really difficult to start the run up to launch into the air. Sometimes all it takes is a ground crew of pom-pom wavers to give you that lift.
Sometimes We Fly is Cheyenne Blue’s latest and I’m a huge fan.
December 31, 2025
I enjoyed this read,
Motercycles, the characters literally everything.
This for me was a wonderful story and Marion and her ex's and how heartfelt the story was.
Im glad I got the opportunity to read this book.
Motercycles, the characters literally everything.
This for me was a wonderful story and Marion and her ex's and how heartfelt the story was.
Im glad I got the opportunity to read this book.
May 28, 2025
Good For The Soul!
After Maren’s teenage daughter is caught carjacking, and her ex-husband has moved out to live with his boyfriend, Maren moves them out of the city. Jac has no idea Maren is a celebrity, all she knows is, Maren’s daughter is a threat to her motorcycle business after catching her sneaking around the workshop one night. Understanding of Maren’s situation, Jac allows her daughter to right some of her wrongs by helping out, but Maren and Jac also quickly strike up a connection of their own.
The story had some really beautiful messages about giving people second chances, and taking risks to find happiness. Maren had a lot at stake, having temporarily taken a break from her job as a newsreader, she had made selfless sacrifices to help her daughter. At first, I was very curious how things would go, as there was a bit of tension between her and Jac, but as they got to know one another Jac really seemed to gain an understanding of how difficult things had been and were for Maren, but as she got to know her daughter, it was also clear she also had things affecting her.
The story had its moments of drama but the rest of the time had a relaxed feel that was almost as laid back and free as Jac herself. It leant really well to the idea of Maren getting her family a fresh start. Deep conversations were always a big part of getting to know all the characters. The excitement really came from Jac gaining people in her life she had an vested interest in outside of her dedication and connections through her work. It also came from Maren getting to know more about Jac and explore her own true self that she’d kept hidden for years because of the demands of her career. And most of it came from a passion her daughter started to show at just getting honesty from her parents and positive influences and purpose in her life.
A great story that I really enjoyed and highly recommend. It just has a great vibe and feel about it.
After Maren’s teenage daughter is caught carjacking, and her ex-husband has moved out to live with his boyfriend, Maren moves them out of the city. Jac has no idea Maren is a celebrity, all she knows is, Maren’s daughter is a threat to her motorcycle business after catching her sneaking around the workshop one night. Understanding of Maren’s situation, Jac allows her daughter to right some of her wrongs by helping out, but Maren and Jac also quickly strike up a connection of their own.
The story had some really beautiful messages about giving people second chances, and taking risks to find happiness. Maren had a lot at stake, having temporarily taken a break from her job as a newsreader, she had made selfless sacrifices to help her daughter. At first, I was very curious how things would go, as there was a bit of tension between her and Jac, but as they got to know one another Jac really seemed to gain an understanding of how difficult things had been and were for Maren, but as she got to know her daughter, it was also clear she also had things affecting her.
The story had its moments of drama but the rest of the time had a relaxed feel that was almost as laid back and free as Jac herself. It leant really well to the idea of Maren getting her family a fresh start. Deep conversations were always a big part of getting to know all the characters. The excitement really came from Jac gaining people in her life she had an vested interest in outside of her dedication and connections through her work. It also came from Maren getting to know more about Jac and explore her own true self that she’d kept hidden for years because of the demands of her career. And most of it came from a passion her daughter started to show at just getting honesty from her parents and positive influences and purpose in her life.
A great story that I really enjoyed and highly recommend. It just has a great vibe and feel about it.
May 1, 2025
Hot wheels
This is another great tale from this writer, a troubled teen, a career obsessed tv celebrity who get real about sorting a life going off the rails, meeting the intriguing next door neighbour, a hot leather clad bikie, who doesn't love one of those. Of course there's much more to it and the story unfolds very well, with interesting side characters and hot 🔥 romance a most a most enjoyable read.
This is another great tale from this writer, a troubled teen, a career obsessed tv celebrity who get real about sorting a life going off the rails, meeting the intriguing next door neighbour, a hot leather clad bikie, who doesn't love one of those. Of course there's much more to it and the story unfolds very well, with interesting side characters and hot 🔥 romance a most a most enjoyable read.
May 2, 2025
This is a fabulous story by Cheyenne. The characters Marin and Jac were made for each other and Orli’s redemption arc is slow progress, hard work but Worth it in the end. Knocked. Out. Of. The. Park!
April 7, 2025
A sensitive story about slowly accepting who you really are and find your true self and happiness.
It's always a long road, at least for most of us, to admit to ourselves that we might feel different from our friends and family. Whether that's lesbian, gay, nonbinary or queer in any way, just because the world talks about it more openly today doesn't mean the path is any easier.
Maren McEvoy is in the public eye; as a newsreader, she is famous enough to be recognized and judged everywhere.
That's why 18 years ago, she and her best friend chose the safe route and they married.
Although they were both sure that they weren't straight, a clean slate was simply the best thing for their careers. Whether as a rugby player or newsreader.
Now, divorced and with a teenage daughter who seems a little lost and would rather break the law to impress her friends than listen to her mum and concentrate on school, Maren chooses to take a break and moves to Sydney to concentrate on Orli.
But Orli and their Neighbor in leather and on her motorcycles make everything so damn difficult.
It's hard to get through to Orli, and hard to ignore Jac and her desire for her.
Once again a really wonderfully thought-out book with sensitive and wonderful characters. As is typical for Cheyenne Blue and her romances, it also takes us to wonderful places that you would love to drive to on your motorbike straight away to get the feeling that you can fly.
Highly recommended, with very hot main characters who playfully let their great chemistry develop into something much more!
Many thanks to Cheyenne Blue for the ARC!
This is my honest review!
It's always a long road, at least for most of us, to admit to ourselves that we might feel different from our friends and family. Whether that's lesbian, gay, nonbinary or queer in any way, just because the world talks about it more openly today doesn't mean the path is any easier.
Maren McEvoy is in the public eye; as a newsreader, she is famous enough to be recognized and judged everywhere.
That's why 18 years ago, she and her best friend chose the safe route and they married.
Although they were both sure that they weren't straight, a clean slate was simply the best thing for their careers. Whether as a rugby player or newsreader.
Now, divorced and with a teenage daughter who seems a little lost and would rather break the law to impress her friends than listen to her mum and concentrate on school, Maren chooses to take a break and moves to Sydney to concentrate on Orli.
But Orli and their Neighbor in leather and on her motorcycles make everything so damn difficult.
It's hard to get through to Orli, and hard to ignore Jac and her desire for her.
Once again a really wonderfully thought-out book with sensitive and wonderful characters. As is typical for Cheyenne Blue and her romances, it also takes us to wonderful places that you would love to drive to on your motorbike straight away to get the feeling that you can fly.
Highly recommended, with very hot main characters who playfully let their great chemistry develop into something much more!
Many thanks to Cheyenne Blue for the ARC!
This is my honest review!
April 13, 2025
I enjoyed the story and love the Ozisms! It felt a wee bit like a book that didn’t want to offend anyone…… and in this day and age that is not a bad thing! Nothing negative was said about anyone and if a preference was given by a main it was pretty much immediately followed by….. but other people might prefer x and that is okay too! One of the secondary character realises they are non binary and of course it is text book acceptance, a wee chat about personhood and pronouns follow. The concept however is not gone in to in depth. Although there was a dilemma about public authentic living there wasn’t really any angst or tension. Again in this day and age that may be what people need. Pacing didn’t suffer despite that.
July 23, 2025
Loved it!
Though I probably should say more than just that.
Motorcycles are a passion of Cheyenne's, as she states in the authors note, and it really shows - there is a genuine love for them in the story, the catalyst that brings Maren and Jac together, via Orli, who initially has issues adapting to the move. And honestly, and aspect like that can really bring a story to life.
It's a heartwarming story, one of healing for all the characters; and of forging stronger bonds as a family. It's about being true to yourself, coming out, and deciding what type of life you'd like. And of facing fears, even well founded one. Yes, experiences are part of what make us who we are, but there is also the opportunity to grow from them as well.
Orli is as much a main character as Maren and Jac, even though she doesn't get any pov chapters, her part in the book pivotal, her struggles very real. There are some heavy moments, lots of sweet and spicy ones, and even with an undercurrent of uncertainty, not a lot of angst.
This is the kind of book that is hard to put down, and once you do, it sticks with you afterwards, and with how good Cheyenne Blue's books have been for the ones I've read, I will certainly be reading more.
Though I probably should say more than just that.
Motorcycles are a passion of Cheyenne's, as she states in the authors note, and it really shows - there is a genuine love for them in the story, the catalyst that brings Maren and Jac together, via Orli, who initially has issues adapting to the move. And honestly, and aspect like that can really bring a story to life.
It's a heartwarming story, one of healing for all the characters; and of forging stronger bonds as a family. It's about being true to yourself, coming out, and deciding what type of life you'd like. And of facing fears, even well founded one. Yes, experiences are part of what make us who we are, but there is also the opportunity to grow from them as well.
Orli is as much a main character as Maren and Jac, even though she doesn't get any pov chapters, her part in the book pivotal, her struggles very real. There are some heavy moments, lots of sweet and spicy ones, and even with an undercurrent of uncertainty, not a lot of angst.
This is the kind of book that is hard to put down, and once you do, it sticks with you afterwards, and with how good Cheyenne Blue's books have been for the ones I've read, I will certainly be reading more.
August 30, 2025
Couldn't go past a Cheyenne Blue story set in my hometown! It's quite surreal to know a lot of the references and locations that the book is based on. Thanks Cheyenne for another captivating novel, with lots of positive vibes - enjoyed the Marcus/Rick dynamic, Jac's friends, Orli's character development and general wholesome stuff about motorbikes. Have read and liked the four 'Girl meets girl' series. Credit to the author for making "Sometimes we Fly" fresh - and not just a repeat of any of them.
I understand that this genre of fiction tends to be 'aspirational' rather than 'realistic', however one critique is that romantic main characters don't always have to be conventionally attractive/thin (especially for a queer audience). Also, Maren's sudden itch to go hiking came out of nowhere - no subtle hints about enjoying the outdoors or exercise.
Minus a half-star for not leaning into Maren's news reading profession more. Real missed opportunity - that there wasn't some role-play (such as Maren/Jac using a cliché T.V sign-off in one of their interactions). Would've liked to get a glimpse of Maren's actual job rather than just that she was "Australia's most popular Newsreader".
I understand that this genre of fiction tends to be 'aspirational' rather than 'realistic', however one critique is that romantic main characters don't always have to be conventionally attractive/thin (especially for a queer audience). Also, Maren's sudden itch to go hiking came out of nowhere - no subtle hints about enjoying the outdoors or exercise.
Minus a half-star for not leaning into Maren's news reading profession more. Real missed opportunity - that there wasn't some role-play (such as Maren/Jac using a cliché T.V sign-off in one of their interactions). Would've liked to get a glimpse of Maren's actual job rather than just that she was "Australia's most popular Newsreader".
April 29, 2025
Maren is the top Australian newsreader when her rebellious teenage child, Orli, gets in too much trouble and forces Maren to take a work break and move to Sydney, closer to her ex husband. There they both meet Jac, their neighbour who runs a business of motorbike rides/tours.
I thought it was a really sweet story. I especially enjoyed Orli's storyline. I thought it was a very sympathetic portrayal of a lost teenager, trying to finger out life and who they are. And I enjoyed Orli's bond with Jac and how much it allowed Orli to open up.
The romance was very nicely done. I wasn't a particular fan of the particular obstacle in the way of their relationship, but in the end it ended up being a much smaller issue than I anticipated and didn't bother me so much.
Fun and cute, quick read.
I thought it was a really sweet story. I especially enjoyed Orli's storyline. I thought it was a very sympathetic portrayal of a lost teenager, trying to finger out life and who they are. And I enjoyed Orli's bond with Jac and how much it allowed Orli to open up.
The romance was very nicely done. I wasn't a particular fan of the particular obstacle in the way of their relationship, but in the end it ended up being a much smaller issue than I anticipated and didn't bother me so much.
Fun and cute, quick read.
August 31, 2025
I enjoyed this book about a newscaster confronting coming out of the closet later in life. Maren moved to Sydney because of troubles her daughter Orli got into in Melbourne. Meeting the next door neighbour, bike tour operator Jac, they unexpectedly have this attraction to each other. But is she ready to open up to the world about her sexuality, especially after all these years? I like that this book shows the struggles of coming out of the closet, at any age. I dare say it's probably harder for older folks, as the fear of ostracism has been ingrained more. Although the world (or parts of the world) are more accepting of different sexualities, there's still risks and dangers to coming out of the closet.
May 29, 2025
What a Marvelous Flight
This is a great story, a marvelous flight through emotional turbulence of several kinds and straight through the heart to full fledged love. There isn't anything not to like about this book. You can't go wrong with it. Try it!
This is a great story, a marvelous flight through emotional turbulence of several kinds and straight through the heart to full fledged love. There isn't anything not to like about this book. You can't go wrong with it. Try it!
June 4, 2025
I love this story. It is well written. The main characters are great as well as the supporting characters. This is a must read…Cheyenne wrote a really cool interesting story and the motor bikes were a great part of the story.
April 22, 2025
Sweet book and loveable characters. It somehow managed to be a low angst book while at the same time, angst was the main focus. Nice read. The motorcycles brought me back to a couple of years back when I got my motorcycle licence. As spring is here, it’s soon time to bring my bike Wynonna out for a spin.
April 10, 2025
Motorbikes, steaminess and fab chemistry between mains
The first chapter springboards main character Maren's seemingly fabulous and enviable life to uncharted waters thanks to her 16-year-old's shenanigans. The kid is all kinds of teenager and may spark reactions in those who've dealt with this attitude and this behavior or worse in real life. Other main character Jac is cool as are her friends she meets with regularly to hang out with and decompress. Maren and Jac sizzle on the page when they eventually act on their attraction and get busy in the bedroom (and elsewhere - have your bingo card handy y'all). There's humor and feel-good moments when the drama and bits of angst aren't taking center stage in the story. One scene in particular that took place on Jac's motorbike was so evocatively and accurately written that it brought up a flood of nostalgia in me about my last ride well over a decade ago. It might inspire some readers to dust off their bikes or learn to ride if they haven't already.
As expected in a Cheyenne Blue story, there is some Aussie slang and plenty of scenes that take place away from the usual tourist sights (in Sydney this time), though the latter do get mentioned. And if you've read 'A Heart This Big' Banksia Farm figures into this story; I always enjoy the nods to other books and Easter eggs authors sometimes add to a story so avid readers of their work notice but those that don't aren't missing anything critical to the story at hand.
The story is age gap and touches on many themes including coming out and being out, teenage antics, body positivity, privacy as a public figure, identity as it relates to your profession, and more. Although I found the teenager annoying and Maren frustrating at times, I still blazed thru the book in two days because it was hard to stop reading. There's great banter and lots of motorbike focused scenes to enjoy, steamy scenes and a nice ending, though these characters showing up elsewhere in a future book would be fun reading with a bit of a time jump involved.
I'm already looking forward to reading whatever Cheyenne Blue publishes next to see where it takes me.
The first chapter springboards main character Maren's seemingly fabulous and enviable life to uncharted waters thanks to her 16-year-old's shenanigans. The kid is all kinds of teenager and may spark reactions in those who've dealt with this attitude and this behavior or worse in real life. Other main character Jac is cool as are her friends she meets with regularly to hang out with and decompress. Maren and Jac sizzle on the page when they eventually act on their attraction and get busy in the bedroom (and elsewhere - have your bingo card handy y'all). There's humor and feel-good moments when the drama and bits of angst aren't taking center stage in the story. One scene in particular that took place on Jac's motorbike was so evocatively and accurately written that it brought up a flood of nostalgia in me about my last ride well over a decade ago. It might inspire some readers to dust off their bikes or learn to ride if they haven't already.
As expected in a Cheyenne Blue story, there is some Aussie slang and plenty of scenes that take place away from the usual tourist sights (in Sydney this time), though the latter do get mentioned. And if you've read 'A Heart This Big' Banksia Farm figures into this story; I always enjoy the nods to other books and Easter eggs authors sometimes add to a story so avid readers of their work notice but those that don't aren't missing anything critical to the story at hand.
The story is age gap and touches on many themes including coming out and being out, teenage antics, body positivity, privacy as a public figure, identity as it relates to your profession, and more. Although I found the teenager annoying and Maren frustrating at times, I still blazed thru the book in two days because it was hard to stop reading. There's great banter and lots of motorbike focused scenes to enjoy, steamy scenes and a nice ending, though these characters showing up elsewhere in a future book would be fun reading with a bit of a time jump involved.
I'm already looking forward to reading whatever Cheyenne Blue publishes next to see where it takes me.
November 11, 2025
This story is largely told from Jac's point of view but it's really about Maren's insecurities, her fears, and how homophobia can keep someone in the closet.
Maren takes a year's sabbatical from her newsreader job at one of the top TV stations in Melbourne and moves to Sydney to focus on her daughter, Orli, who, because she feels neglected, has fallen in with a bad crowd. When Orli is finally caught having stolen a car, Maren takes a break from her career and moves them both to Sydney.
Orli starts out by immediately trying to grow pot in an overgrown spot of her neighbor's yard (Jac's yuard) and then tries to steal one of Jac's motorcycles. But rather than turn Orli in to the police, Jac accepts Maren's offer to repair the damaged motorcycle and have Orli do grunt jobs for Jac.
Slowly, things turn around for Orli to where she wants to work for Jac and eventually gets Jac to take her on a ride on her motorcycle. Orli learns that she loves the big bikes. And Maren begins to fall for Jac.
As Maren falls for Jac, part of her begins to realize she doesn't even want the career she's built for herself but another part of her argues that's all she knows how to do. But she is also convinced that coming out will cause her daughter to question everything about her own existence, especially since her ex-husband came out as gay a few years earlier. So she clings to the belief that she needs to stay closeted for both her career and for her daughter.
Yet events slowly erode that perspective, too.
No third act breakup, though there are a few situations where Maren takes a step back to think things through, and every time she does, her focus comes back to Jac.
This is a gentle romance that also deals with the complications that homophobia inflicts on people, how it warps their sense of self and causes them to doubt themselves and their choices.
I won't go further, to avoid spoilers, but you do get a HEA here, eventually. I recommend this book!
Maren takes a year's sabbatical from her newsreader job at one of the top TV stations in Melbourne and moves to Sydney to focus on her daughter, Orli, who, because she feels neglected, has fallen in with a bad crowd. When Orli is finally caught having stolen a car, Maren takes a break from her career and moves them both to Sydney.
Orli starts out by immediately trying to grow pot in an overgrown spot of her neighbor's yard (Jac's yuard) and then tries to steal one of Jac's motorcycles. But rather than turn Orli in to the police, Jac accepts Maren's offer to repair the damaged motorcycle and have Orli do grunt jobs for Jac.
Slowly, things turn around for Orli to where she wants to work for Jac and eventually gets Jac to take her on a ride on her motorcycle. Orli learns that she loves the big bikes. And Maren begins to fall for Jac.
As Maren falls for Jac, part of her begins to realize she doesn't even want the career she's built for herself but another part of her argues that's all she knows how to do. But she is also convinced that coming out will cause her daughter to question everything about her own existence, especially since her ex-husband came out as gay a few years earlier. So she clings to the belief that she needs to stay closeted for both her career and for her daughter.
Yet events slowly erode that perspective, too.
No third act breakup, though there are a few situations where Maren takes a step back to think things through, and every time she does, her focus comes back to Jac.
This is a gentle romance that also deals with the complications that homophobia inflicts on people, how it warps their sense of self and causes them to doubt themselves and their choices.
I won't go further, to avoid spoilers, but you do get a HEA here, eventually. I recommend this book!
April 18, 2025
Cheyenne Blue’s Sometimes We Fly delivers a heartfelt and steamy Sapphic romance that explores the complexities of new connections, unexpected sparks, and the barriers that stand in their way. Fans of LGBTQ+ romance will find themselves drawn into the compelling journey of Maren and Jac, two women whose chemistry is undeniable from their very first — and delightfully chaotic — meeting.
Blue masterfully builds tension between the leads, crafting a romance that feels both organic and electric. Maren and Jac’s relationship is rich with emotional layers, marked by vulnerability, attraction, and the very real complications that threaten to derail their budding bond. The narrative doesn’t rush their connection; instead, it allows space for character development and emotional growth, making the romance feel grounded and genuine.
One of the standout strengths of Sometimes We Fly is its character work. Both Maren and Jac are well-drawn, with distinct personalities and pasts that inform their choices and hesitations. The obstacles they face aren’t just external but deeply personal, adding authenticity to the challenges of starting something new when life is anything but simple.
Overall, Sometimes We Fly is a satisfying and emotionally resonant read that blends heart, heat, and honesty. It’s a wonderful pick for readers who crave passionate, character-driven romance with a Sapphic twist.
Blue masterfully builds tension between the leads, crafting a romance that feels both organic and electric. Maren and Jac’s relationship is rich with emotional layers, marked by vulnerability, attraction, and the very real complications that threaten to derail their budding bond. The narrative doesn’t rush their connection; instead, it allows space for character development and emotional growth, making the romance feel grounded and genuine.
One of the standout strengths of Sometimes We Fly is its character work. Both Maren and Jac are well-drawn, with distinct personalities and pasts that inform their choices and hesitations. The obstacles they face aren’t just external but deeply personal, adding authenticity to the challenges of starting something new when life is anything but simple.
Overall, Sometimes We Fly is a satisfying and emotionally resonant read that blends heart, heat, and honesty. It’s a wonderful pick for readers who crave passionate, character-driven romance with a Sapphic twist.
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