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Closeted
Katie Wright has always done what’s expected — the safe job, the perfect boyfriend, the quiet smile. But after one too many nights staring into a glass of wine and wondering if this is all there is, she stumbles into a bar she’s never been to before… and meets Alex.
Alex Monroe is everything Katie isn’ bold, confident, unapologetically queer. What starts as harmless flirting turns into something that makes Katie question every rule she’s been living by.
As their worlds collide, Katie has to decide if she’s brave enough to step out of the life she was expected to live and into the one that finally feels like home.
Will she love Alex out loud or lose her in silence?
A story about love, self-discovery, and learning that freedom isn’t just something you find, it’s something you claim.
Alex Monroe is everything Katie isn’ bold, confident, unapologetically queer. What starts as harmless flirting turns into something that makes Katie question every rule she’s been living by.
As their worlds collide, Katie has to decide if she’s brave enough to step out of the life she was expected to live and into the one that finally feels like home.
Will she love Alex out loud or lose her in silence?
A story about love, self-discovery, and learning that freedom isn’t just something you find, it’s something you claim.
- GenresContemporaryRomanceLGBT
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2025
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January 3, 2026
A thoughtful, steamy read filled with growth and complexity
This book was a good read, with some really strong moments and a few points that had me questioning how I truly felt about certain characters. That said, the storyline itself was engaging, and I really enjoyed Katie’s journey of self-discovery. Watching her grow into herself and find her footing was a compelling and rewarding part of the story.
The love story between Katie and Alex was a highlight for me. I absolutely loved Alex—her positivity, honesty, and inner strength made her such a wonderful character, and she definitely holds a place in my heart. The relationship development was fast-paced, the chemistry was strong, and the steamy scenes were fun and well written.
I wasn’t a fan of Katie’s parents, but that’s clearly a testament to the writing—they weren’t meant to be liked. Even so, I found myself wishing things had gone differently with them, especially during the climax of the book, which left me feeling a little conflicted.
With the book ending on a “to be continued,” I’m genuinely excited to see what comes next from Lillian. I’m looking forward to finding out what the future holds for Katie and Alex—or possibly their friends—in the next installment.
Star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating. 🔥🔥🔥
I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
This book was a good read, with some really strong moments and a few points that had me questioning how I truly felt about certain characters. That said, the storyline itself was engaging, and I really enjoyed Katie’s journey of self-discovery. Watching her grow into herself and find her footing was a compelling and rewarding part of the story.
The love story between Katie and Alex was a highlight for me. I absolutely loved Alex—her positivity, honesty, and inner strength made her such a wonderful character, and she definitely holds a place in my heart. The relationship development was fast-paced, the chemistry was strong, and the steamy scenes were fun and well written.
I wasn’t a fan of Katie’s parents, but that’s clearly a testament to the writing—they weren’t meant to be liked. Even so, I found myself wishing things had gone differently with them, especially during the climax of the book, which left me feeling a little conflicted.
With the book ending on a “to be continued,” I’m genuinely excited to see what comes next from Lillian. I’m looking forward to finding out what the future holds for Katie and Alex—or possibly their friends—in the next installment.
Star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice rating. 🔥🔥🔥
I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
December 5, 2025
I normally do not read books like this but I found myself being drawn into this story from the very beginning. The story was super cute and the struggle to come out was definitely felt. I will say though even with the drama of coming out and the cute love story the spice was definitely spicing 👀. Overall recommend this book!
November 27, 2025
For some people, they either see themselves as Katie’s; curious, very by the book-esque type of person, complacent or they see themselves as Alex’s; a person that just screams certainty and safe. I think one of the biggest things that I admired about this book was the religious trauma as it is something that I have personally dealt with and I can appreciate when an author can take real life situations like that and formulate it to a way that has you (as the reader) feeling it on a more personal level. I feel like Lillian truly conveyed in this story what many other women may be feeling in the world today and for that, I’m so thankful that she wrote this book. Alex and Katie’s story was more than just a WLW story and more of a journey of finding yourself again and finding your person. Thank you Lillian for giving voices to yourself and to those that may not be able to. Your love for Alex and Katie shows through your writing and I love you so much! 🍒❤️
November 27, 2025
ARC REVIEW
Book: Closeted
Author: Lillian Vex
Release Date: 11/26/25
Genre: Romance
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is the story of Katie and Alex and it is phenomenal. Set in the Bronx this is a beautiful story of coming out for our main character. The amount of growth for Katie is amazing topped with the amount of support Alex shows for her is honestly just incredible.
My ONLY complaint for this book is that it WASN’T longer because I could NOT put it down and I never wanted it to end. Both characters are complex and we get great background info for their motives. This is a book that I will continue to read over and over again!
I want to extent a sincerest thank you to the author for allowing me to be an ARC reader for this amazing book. It was truly an honor and I cannot wait for release date to get myself a physical copy!
💜 WLW
💜 Curious x Confident dynamic
💜 Bar seduction vibes
💜 forbidden desire
💜 slow burn
Please always check the authors site and book for triggers before reading 💕
Book: Closeted
Author: Lillian Vex
Release Date: 11/26/25
Genre: Romance
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is the story of Katie and Alex and it is phenomenal. Set in the Bronx this is a beautiful story of coming out for our main character. The amount of growth for Katie is amazing topped with the amount of support Alex shows for her is honestly just incredible.
My ONLY complaint for this book is that it WASN’T longer because I could NOT put it down and I never wanted it to end. Both characters are complex and we get great background info for their motives. This is a book that I will continue to read over and over again!
I want to extent a sincerest thank you to the author for allowing me to be an ARC reader for this amazing book. It was truly an honor and I cannot wait for release date to get myself a physical copy!
💜 WLW
💜 Curious x Confident dynamic
💜 Bar seduction vibes
💜 forbidden desire
💜 slow burn
Please always check the authors site and book for triggers before reading 💕
December 14, 2025
Katie Wright has always done what’s expected - safe job, perfect boyfriend, making her parents happy. Then she stumbles into a bar and meets Alex.
Alex Monroe is everything Katie isn’t. She’s bold, confident, and unapologetically queer.
Katie must decide if she’s brave enough to step out of the life she was expected to live and into the one that finally feels like home. She struggles with her religious upbringings, her strict parents, and exploring her own sexuality.
Have you found the person you felt like you could be yourself? You could just be “messy, real, and completely unfiltered?” Everyone deserves to find someone who makes them feel like they can be themselves.
This book has lots of spice! The story will continue with the next book, Outed, expected in February 2026.
Bonus - I love books that include soundtracks!
Alex Monroe is everything Katie isn’t. She’s bold, confident, and unapologetically queer.
Katie must decide if she’s brave enough to step out of the life she was expected to live and into the one that finally feels like home. She struggles with her religious upbringings, her strict parents, and exploring her own sexuality.
Have you found the person you felt like you could be yourself? You could just be “messy, real, and completely unfiltered?” Everyone deserves to find someone who makes them feel like they can be themselves.
This book has lots of spice! The story will continue with the next book, Outed, expected in February 2026.
Bonus - I love books that include soundtracks!
January 12, 2026
Great debut book
Lillian had a great way of capturing living closeted to please others. Katie was living the life that her parents always wanted for her no matter the cost of her unhappiness. She had the supportive boyfriend, the trust fund her parents controlled, and the secret buried down deep. Until she met Alex and all of that changed. Alex showed her the life she could have if she overcame her fear. Sometimes that fear is the greatest obstacle to overcome.
Lillian had a great way of capturing living closeted to please others. Katie was living the life that her parents always wanted for her no matter the cost of her unhappiness. She had the supportive boyfriend, the trust fund her parents controlled, and the secret buried down deep. Until she met Alex and all of that changed. Alex showed her the life she could have if she overcame her fear. Sometimes that fear is the greatest obstacle to overcome.
January 4, 2026
I freakin loved this book! I related to Katie in so many ways and by the end seeing her grown and come to terms with herself gave me all the feels. I cried.
I loved Alex and Katie so much.
Ooo and the spice was perfect.
Can’t wait for the next one!
I loved Alex and Katie so much.
Ooo and the spice was perfect.
Can’t wait for the next one!
December 29, 2025
I don't write reviews but I absolutely love this book. The next book comes out in February and I am already excited.
December 19, 2025
💜 Gay awakening panic
💜 Finding yourself (and falling hard)
💜 Hot biker bar owner
💜 Spicyyy
Damn this book was HOT but also such a beautiful coming out story about Katie, who’s deeply in the closet and omg I felt for her so much. Alex (who she meets at a lesbian bar) was exactly what she needed to help her step into her truth.
This book is about growth, strength, and becoming your true self and I loved every second of it. Alex was the perfect partner for Katie and handled her trauma and doubts so well. The story, the romance, and the spice were all top tier 🔥
💜 Finding yourself (and falling hard)
💜 Hot biker bar owner
💜 Spicyyy
Damn this book was HOT but also such a beautiful coming out story about Katie, who’s deeply in the closet and omg I felt for her so much. Alex (who she meets at a lesbian bar) was exactly what she needed to help her step into her truth.
This book is about growth, strength, and becoming your true self and I loved every second of it. Alex was the perfect partner for Katie and handled her trauma and doubts so well. The story, the romance, and the spice were all top tier 🔥
December 31, 2025
One of my favorite reads of 2025!
As a not so closeted queer person, I knew this book was going to speak to me. And it did. The book dealt with religious trauma and discovering an identity that you've tried so hard to hide for so long. Not to mention, it was really HOT! Lol I'm not usually a spicy reader, but oh my gawd, Katie and Alex had me losing it (in a good way, no worries).
All in all, it gave me all of the feels (and I mean ALL of them haha), and I highly recommend!
As a not so closeted queer person, I knew this book was going to speak to me. And it did. The book dealt with religious trauma and discovering an identity that you've tried so hard to hide for so long. Not to mention, it was really HOT! Lol I'm not usually a spicy reader, but oh my gawd, Katie and Alex had me losing it (in a good way, no worries).
All in all, it gave me all of the feels (and I mean ALL of them haha), and I highly recommend!
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