Sipping & Swooning

Sweet Heat Holiday Novellas #2

by Karmen Lee

Alice Lim had one rule.

Customers were off limits.

It was normally not a problem given that most of the Sin Den's clientele was looking for entertainment of the male variety. Still, the hours were good and the tips large. Look but don't touch was easy...before her.

Janelle Love didn’t plan for this.

She could handle being dumped after a seven-year relationship. She could even handle coralling the other bridesmaids at her baby sister’s bachelorette party. But leaving without getting the attractive bartender’s number just might be her undoing. When a last minute change throws them back together, will she let the past keep her from a promising future?

This Valentine's Day novella is full of steam and heart just in time to heat up your holiday season!

Genres: Romance, Lesbian, LGBT, Holiday

72 pages, Paperback

Published May 4, 2025

About the author

Karmen Lee is an avid reader of anything and everything. She’s a lifelong Southerner living it up in Atlanta, Georgia with her kid, her cats, and humidity. When she’s not packing lunches or working her normal nine-to-five, you can usually find her drinking coffee too late at night, watching House Hunters International and dreaming up ways to show her readers a good time. You can keep up with her on Twitter (@Author_KLee) or Instagram (@authorkarmenlee).

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Reviews

[Toya (thereadingchemist) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karmen delivers another sapphic novella that is brimming with chemistry and heat! This was such a fun story, and I loved both Janelle and Alice.

[hea booktubes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lesbian hookup over the course of the bachelorette party and wedding. She’s the bride’s sister, her love interest is the bartender.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and spicy novellas always hit the spot! I soooo wished this was a few chapters longer, but overall still had fun!

[Ashley Yungbluth · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Sipping & Swooning" is book two in "A Sweet Heat Holiday Novella" series by Karmen Lee. Janelle is doing her sisterly duties and trying to be part of the bachelorette party, but it is at a club that she doesn't really want to be at. The only thing that is helping her through the night is the bartender, Alice. They talk throughout the night but don't get a chance to exchange information. Thinking they won't see each other again and missing an opportunity, they run into each other again, and it is nothing but fireworks. I really liked their attraction for each other. I also liked how Janelle's sister hooked her up. I did laugh out loud in a few spots. Karmen did a great job with this short read.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 😘😍😜😊🤗

4 ⭐

Trope: Black Love, instant attraction, FF,

Enjoyment: 5 ⭐

Character development: 2 ⭐

Emotional: 1⭐

Sweet: 4 ⭐

Romance: 1⭐

Heat\steam: 4 ⭐

Intrigue: 4 ⭐

Action: 0 ⭐

Violence: 0⭐

Story\plot: 3⭐

World Building: 3⭐

Enjoy!!!

[Nicole Moon · Rating 4 out of 5]

a quick, fun, steamy sapphic Valentine's Day novella!!

[Crystal P · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick sweet read. The instalove trope works here since it is such a short time frame and it is left to the reader’s imagination as to where and how the relationship progresses. The two main female characters are likable and adorable in their attraction.

[Amber Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this quick, contemporary f/f romance! I thought it had a lot of emotion built in for being a short book. It was a sweet and steamy book that was nicely balanced.

[Alicia Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karmen Lee
Sipping & Swooning (A Sweet Heat Holiday Novella Book 2)


Janelle had the pleasure of meeting Alice, a stunning woman, at a social gathering organized for her sister. Alice's beauty was undeniable, but she had a strict policy of not dating anyone from her workplace. Little did they know, their encounter would ignite a passionate Valentine's Day romance, filled with both sweetness and spice. These two remarkable women possessed intelligence, charm, and undeniable beauty. If you're seeking a sizzling holiday romance novel, look no further than this captivating tale. The author's writing prowess is simply extraordinary, seamlessly weaving together a story that will leave you completely enthralled. I wholeheartedly recommend this book, as it guarantees a delightful and exhilarating weekend read, perfectly balancing the sweet and the spicy.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed this. It’s light, fluffy, fun, and very sexy. I liked both characters Jenna and Alice a lot and their chemistry was great right from the beginning. Definitely one of my favorites that I’ve read from Lee and I would recommend it if you want something quick with no angst, likable characters, and great spice.

[Katie Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

All of her books are very enjoyable and full of 🔥🔥🔥🔥 the only problem I had was that it was so short, hopefully it will be another book that will continue and I'm not talking about a short one lol.

[Katy Beth Mckee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Alice and Janelle’s meet cute. And the plot bunny that brought them back together was really creative. Janelle’s sister Kelly is really a wonderful sister. This is a sweet Valentine’s romance that was fun to read. #CMCon25

[Angel Graham · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, but very hot, erotic read. Bartender meets Maid of honor. Sparks fly. An ex shows up...you'll need to read to know for,sure what happens next.

Definitely recommend.

[Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

too cute

A Very cute read. I’m so glad these two found their way to each other. Thank goodness for nosey sisters!

[SJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

a lovely romantic short read

This is a lovely romantic short read. Great characters and fresh storyline and plenty of steam, a great lunchtime read

[Turtleberry Turtleberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alice and Janelle's story was short and sweet. I really enjoyed how they met and how fate put them back together again.

[Love BookReviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This instalove trope just worked! It gave a well rounded storyline in such short pages. The chemistry was felt and the dialogue fit. I enjoyed the spice! The book was to the point and just perfect!

[ArtRogueMel · Rating 5 out of 5]

An adorable second chance story with spice!