Babes, if you’re looking for a short and spicy holiday escape with enough steam to fog up your snow-dusted windows, Yours for the Night by Briegh Parker is the sapphic novella of your dreams. Seriously—this one had me kicking my feet, fanning myself, and grinning like an idiot all in under 200 pages. It's a gift, truly.
We’re back in Parker’s perfectly messy, emotionally rich world, and this time we’re following Lily—guarded, prickly, and very much not looking for love. She’s back in her hometown for the holidays (reluctantly), ghosts of the past in tow, and what better way to cope than a hot one-night stand? Enter Harlow, aka the perfect combo of confident and kind, with just enough edge to keep Lily on her toes. Their first encounter? Whew. I had to sit down. It’s giving “this will be a mistake but let’s make it twice,” and babes, we love that for them.
But then—plot twist—Harlow shows up in Lily’s family home, very much not a stranger to the people Lily was trying to avoid. It’s awkward. It’s hot. It’s everything sapphic holiday tension should be. What starts as a secret hookup quickly spirals into movie nights, late-night texts, board games, and emotional intimacy that neither of them saw coming. The whole "no strings" thing? Yeah, that ship sinks fast, and watching them fall for each other had me fully invested.
What I love about Parker’s writing is that she doesn’t just bring the spice (and babes, let’s be clear—there is spice, and yes, toys are involved), she brings the heart. Lily’s journey of reckoning with her past, learning to trust, and slowly letting herself be loved is just as compelling as the sizzling scenes. And Harlow? An absolute dream. The kind of sapphic love interest who sees past all the defenses and stays anyway. Ugh. I’m in love.
Yours for the Night is flirty, fun, and surprisingly full of healing. It’s about choosing joy after pain, connection after loss, and letting love in even when it feels safer to shut the door. It’s a holiday novella that gives you all the cozy vibes and makes you blush—what more could you ask for?
I devoured this in one sitting and immediately wanted more. Parker continues to build this universe of messy, lovable, queer women who are trying their best—and I’m absolutely here for every single installment. If you liked Yours for the Weekend, you’re going to eat this one up. And if you haven’t read either yet, babes... it’s time.
Now excuse me while I go re-read a certain steamy chapter with a toy that might just be the real star of the holidays.