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Sloane Archer Gets What She Deserves

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372 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2026

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Lise Gold

50 books727 followers
Lise Gold is an author of lesbian romance. Her romantic attitude, enthusiasm for travel and love for feel good stories form the heartland of her writing. Born in London to a Norwegian mother and English father, and growing up between the UK, Norway, Zambia and the Netherlands, she feels at home pretty much everywhere and has an unending curiosity for new destinations. She goes by 'write what you know' and is often found in exotic locations doing research or getting inspired for her next novel.

Working as a designer for fifteen years and singing semi- professionally, Lise has always been a creative at heart. Her novels are the result of a quest for a new passion after resigning from her design job in 2018.

When not writing from her kitchen table, Lise can be found cooking, at the gym or singing her heart out somewhere, preferably country or blues. She lives in London with her dogs El Comandante and Bubba.


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Author 16 books64 followers
June 18, 2026
Loved it. All the characters, including the four-legged ones. Well worth the read.
127 reviews
June 14, 2026
It was sweet and intelligent; I loved it.
It's strange, I have never given Lise Gold 5 stars before because the stories are usually lovely but not earth-shattering. One thing I realize, however, is that it was the first time I was impatiently waiting for a book. It's proof that I have come to know that a Lise Gold book is a good time (if there isn't a third-act catastrophe), because she shows a passion for discovering amazing places and people, and a fascination with women finding their woman, their home.
This book didn't disappoint; it was a sort of variation on Red Rock Ranch, but with a lost princess instead of a spa manager.
And it worked because it wasn't only the celebration of a woman sure of her place in the world (Maggie), but also the journey of Sloane: from being an aimless socialite to not caring about others' opinions and finding her place in the world.
The third-act drama, the unintentional post, had me worried about the book's ending, but the consequences and the lesson for Maggie and Sloane made it make sense. It was growth (for Maggie: discovering what it is to be under the social media spotlight; for Sloane: discovering that her love for Maggie made her not care about social media anymore).
So, this book isn't earth-shattering, but more like a gem perfected by years of practice and variations.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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1,822 reviews73 followers
June 15, 2026
(rounded up from 4.5)

I'm going to count this as a fantasy book because can you imagine the idea of a rich person in America in the year of our lord two thousand and twenty-six facing consequences for their bad actions??? Okay, that's my bad joke out of the way and on to my more sincere thoughts below.

This was wholesome as heck and also unexpectedly funny at times. The inherent comedy of a rich heiress being sentenced to community service at a pig farm is embraced. It helps that there is no bad person in this book, just nice people who happen to be rich or not, religious or not. The small town is sweet and wholesome, the heiress is very likable, the animals are full of personality and cute, and the whole story is delightfully sweet and romantic. If you're looking for a bit of escapism into the world of old, where romances were not angsty at all, just full of nice people who make mistakes and wholeheartedly embrace making amends, rich people who are not assholes but charmingly delighted by frolicking animals, and a very sweet toaster oven romance in a small town animal sanctuary, this is perfect for you!
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138 reviews4 followers
June 24, 2026
Great read!

Loved this story and the animal sanctuary setting! Read any book by Lise Gold and you won't be disappointed! Looking forward to the next entertaining novel.
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135 reviews4 followers
June 20, 2026
Lise Gold's knack for weaving stories that make you laugh and cry, and give you all the feels is simply amazing. Her latest is no exception! I absolutely LOVE every single thing about this story because it contains so many social aspects of the human condition starting with the title itself! At face value, it means what it means - Sloane Archer Gets What She Deserves. And it's only human nature that we go straight to the negative. Which is true in this instance, BUT...and this is where Gold's narrative brilliance comes in...well... no spoilers, but...

All I can say is, the implication and relevance of the title go deeper and so much more meaningful by the end of the story. The change in how we see and feel about Sloane Archer is what makes this story profoundly thoughtful in the understanding of human resilience and our capacity to transform ourselves for the betterment of our own life and the choices we make that not only affect us but the collective as a whole.

The title is the backbone of the story as it lurks in the shadows of every scene, character development, causality, growth and points of view of not only the MCs but the entire cast of characters. It's a rare occurrence that a book title plays such a prominent role in representing all aspects of the story until its conclusion. I'm already a big fan of Gold's writing and her incredibly told stories. This one is up there with my all-time faves of hers, In Dreams and Hedonism.

Gold tackles a myriad of socio-economical perspectives - status, lifestyle, entitlement, stereotypes, prejudice, sexuality and religion - with utter conviction and full of heart, as they relate to life, love, and relationship. She truly shines a light on every one of these issues through every character that graces the pages as she ingeniously builds the story into an authentic human experience grounded in reality leaving no stone unturned.

I must warn you that when you read it, you'll find yourself getting more and more invested in the characters. You'll find yourself following Sloane's every development earnestly as she navigates her life from the ground up so when she eventually "Gets What She Deserves," you'll feel this sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. Because at the end of the day, it IS about the power of the human spirit and what an exquisitely captivating story we're gifted with! One that is deeply heartfelt, filled with joy, hope and beauty that is life and love that knows no bounds!

Trust me. Lise Gold DELIVERS!

And oh, Lise Gold's comedy writing is wickedly funny! OMG, the Ruthie and Maggie scene towards the end!! I was literally ROTFLMAO!! It's definitely one of the most hilarious scenes I've read! You'll know what I mean when you read it. Absolutely brilliant!

And don't even get me started with that ghastly "disaster" I saw coming from a mile away! Despite knowing, it still didn't stop me from feeling the extreme tension Gold ingeniously created for that scene! But for the first time ever in my decades of reading experience, I was compelled to skip the pages when I knew what was going to happen because the intensity of KNOWING what was going to happen was simply too much for me at that point!! I don't know why I let it get to me! I suppose I got a little too caught up and invested with the characters and their story!! Oops!

But then obviously, no ardent reader in the right mind would ever skip pages let alone pages of a brilliant book, least of all me since I always consider it a blasphemy to do so to a book! How dare I?! So, I flipped back the pages (but not before virtually heaving for a mo, there, if you will!) and held my breath when I resumed reading the impending disaster! OMG! When the "seed" was planted, I started yelling at Sloane and Maggie (in my head) repeatedly, "NONONONONO!!! This is NOT gonna end well!!" And when the shite hit the fan, I literally went (vocally this time), "Oh noooooooo...."

I tell ya, what an incredibly stress-ridden scenario that was and I friggin' LOVED it!!!!

Oh, Lise Gold, you brilliant story-spinning genius, you!! Well played, mate! WELL. PLAYED.

A worthy mention is, as always, the cover art design! Gold's book covers are always aesthetically illustrated. But in recent book covers, I must say, the quality and representation of the art designs seem to have elevated to another level of visual beauty and cohesion as they relate to the stories. I love it!

Anyway, 5 very enthusiastic thumbs up for this book!! A MUST-READ!!
74 reviews
June 27, 2026
Sloane Archer, eine Society-Lady aus der oberen Schicht, fand sich nach einem unglücklichen Vorfall auf einer Hochzeit in einer prekären Situation wieder, die ihr Leben grundlegend verändern sollte. Nach einer Fehlentscheidung, die zu ihrer Verhaftung und dem Verlust ihres Wohlstands führte, wurde sie zu zwei Monaten gemeinnütziger Arbeit im Tierheim „Dawson's Sanctuary" verurteilt. Diese Erfahrung stellte sich als wichtiger Wendepunkt in ihrem Leben heraus, da sie gezwungen war, sich mit der Realität abseits ihres privilegierten Lebensstils auseinanderzusetzen. Die öffentliche Bloßstellung und der neue Spitzname „Prinzessin Schweinestall" waren die Folgen ihres unüberlegten Handelns, doch die gerichtliche Maßnahme bot ihr die Gelegenheit, Verantwortung zu übernehmen und sich zu verändern.
Maggie Dawson, die Leiterin des Tierheims, ist eine Frau mit starkem Charakter und unermüdlichem Einsatz. Sie hat kein Verständnis für das verwöhnte Verhalten von Sloane und stellt klare Erwartungen an ihre Arbeit im Tierheim. Mit einer Liste von Aufgaben konfrontiert, beginnt Sloane, die Bedeutung von harter Arbeit und Mitgefühl für die Tiere zu erkennen, die sie betreut. Diese Zeit im „Dawson's Sanctuary" könnte der Schlüssel für Sloane sein, um die Prioritäten in ihrem Leben neu zu ordnen und sich von den oberflächlichen Werten ihrer früheren Existenz zu distanzieren. Die Herausforderungen, die sie in dieser kleinen Stadt und unter der Anleitung von Maggie erlebt, könnten sie letztendlich auf einen Weg der Selbstfindung und des Wachstums führen.
Ein sehr unterhaltsamer Roman mit einer gelungenen Handlung!
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391 reviews2 followers
June 24, 2026
for people who wanted The Simple Life to end with Paris Hilton marrying a farmer

no I'm not going to check how old that reference is that would only make me sad

Sloane makes a series of bad decisions culminating in drunk hit and running an animal rescue, and thanks to a judge who believes in ironic punishment ends up performing community service. Sloane is an enjoyable lead - she starts off as obnoxious, useless, and pathetic, which balances out as weirdly not hateable? she's like a pampered cat who fell in the bath and is demanding someone make this right. and then through her work at the animal rescue with sexy farmer Maggie she becomes a real person

it's light, wholesome, and really quite funny. everyone is fundamentally good-spirited, even when Sloane is crying about having to walk and Maggie is planning a series of punitive tasks. and it ends up being very communicative and low angst even as they try to act all "but what happens when Sloane leaves I am being angsty about this" (it doesn't last)

also, the winner of 'most pigs featured in a sapphic romance 2026' award
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17 reviews
June 16, 2026
i ❤️ sloan and her self discovery. such a sweet, wholesome book! the animals, small town, and sanctuary of their Actual Animal Sanctuary was a breath of fresh air. the whole time i was thinking i’d like to be cast away to do manual labor in the middle of nowhere but thats probably just me. SUPER CUTE! a bit quick when the feelings came out (prob cause im used to angst) but believable enough for me, and the conflicts were satisfying and realistic. the epilogue was a great end to it imo, sloan’s only real friend, maggie lounging in a pool she didn’t really want but had no motivations to say no to because of her confident wife. i enjoyed that dynamic! a great read
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440 reviews13 followers
June 22, 2026
Loved it! From beginning to end. I simply couldn’t put it down. It was funny, heartfelt, and completely captivating.

Sloan came across as an entitled bitch at first, but beneath that tough and bitchy exterior was a truly wonderful person. Watching her character unfold was one of my favorite parts of the story.

There wasn’t a huge amount of spice, but there was one long scene that was not only hot, but also incredibly beautiful, tender, and full of love. In many ways, that perfectly reflects the book as a whole.
431 reviews1 follower
June 16, 2026
Sloane Archer Finds Love

Lise Gold has delivered another winning story with this book set in the central valley of Duster, California. Gold combines a story about animals, life lessons, finding love, and does all of the above with a stellar sense of humor. The sanctuary volunteers, the town’s residents, Sloane’s father, and Maggie’s mother provide a wonderful supporting cast.
674 reviews6 followers
June 17, 2026
OMG! I am still laughing with tears in my eyes.

Lise Gold has indeed become one of my favorite writers! Honestly, I had no idea where this story would take me when I started reading it! I have been absolutely swept up by the animals antics, the overall storyline and the characters! Oh the characters, Ruthie is just perfect, I know women just like her! This is absolutely a masterpiece of hilarity and emotional drama with a fitting setting!
8 reviews
June 18, 2026
wow

This was an incredible story with a well-crafted plot that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The characters were beautifully developed, each with their own depth and personality, making it easy to become emotionally invested in their journey. The pacing was excellent, with just the right balance of emotion, and memorable moments. Lisa has a remarkable ability to create stories that are both captivating and heartfelt. I thoroughly enjoyed every page
26 reviews
June 22, 2026
Lise Gold constantly delivers. While this wasn’t my favorite of hers, it still was a fast, fun, easy read that sits heads and shoulders above most of its counterparts. I thoroughly enjoyed the side characters, including Ruthie Thelma & Louise. Several parts made me laugh out loud. The main characters each exhibited a lot of growth and I appreciated their good communication patterns and respect for one another leading to a sweet love story.
27 reviews
June 27, 2026
Good read!

It’s been a while since I last read Lise Gold books, and this was such a good read. It had just the right amount of angst, which was exactly what I was looking for. I hope Lise write more books with even more angst in the future. Truly a great author, and I’d love to read more emotional, angst-filled stories.
127 reviews
June 14, 2026
Who loves animals?

I have enjoyed all of Lise Gold's books, she combines humor, unlikely pairings and good fun. This story was a little different and I read it in one day. What are you waiting for? Start reading right now.
666 reviews4 followers
June 17, 2026
Fantastic Love story!

I love this author and her books. I loved the characters and the storyline. Get this author's books and make sure you show your support by leaving your reviews.
11 reviews
June 18, 2026
Fun Times

Awww. A delightful, lighthearted and fun read. The animals--both two and four- legged-- are entertaining. This book made me laugh out loud several times. A solid redemption, and self-discovery storyline plays out alongside a sweet love story. It's a great read!
54 reviews
June 18, 2026
So Good

I said it before and I will probably say it several times again. I hate writing reviews, so it has to be a great book for me to do it. This is a great book, wonderful full characters and a great storyline. Read the book!
547 reviews4 followers
June 20, 2026
Loved This Book

This was such a wonderful romp with great characters and wonderful animals. It had me laughing out loud. All my emotions were triggered reading this romp. That is my personal test of a great read.
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337 reviews
June 24, 2026
2.5 stars rounded down. The last couple books by Lise Gold have just had zero spark for me. Couldn't understand when they fell in love and found myself heavily skimming through the final parts of this book.
26 reviews1 follower
June 25, 2026
page turner

I started reading this last night and now it’s almost 5:30am, I’m exhausted, I’m now out of book to read, and my alarm goes off if a few hours. Worth it. This book was the perfect balance of funny, sweet, and heartfelt. Plus there’s goats. What’s not to love?
4 reviews
June 13, 2026
Fantastic Story

This is a great story, great characters, and a wonderful setting. Be prepared to laugh, a lot. Well done, thank you.
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5 reviews
June 14, 2026
The whole Bible and church arc was so hilarious! 🤣 I love this book so much, I can imagine it as a romcom film.
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3 reviews
June 18, 2026
This book was a treat to read. Solid characters, great plot. Following this author because I want to read everything else she's written or will write.
4 reviews
June 20, 2026
Another gem from Lise Gold

Not just an opposites attract, but more of a meeting of a fresh water river and the sea. It creates its own ecosystem for the characters to thrive in.
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8 reviews
June 20, 2026
so cute

Wonderful story of soulful (and sexy) transformation. I’ve read the majority of her novels and this is one of Lise Gold’s best. Funny, sweet, steamy tale.
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538 reviews2 followers
June 23, 2026
I really enjoyed this one. Loved the setting. I'm a sucker for animals. Lol.
127 reviews2 followers
June 24, 2026
I really enjoyed this. LG somehow takes a thoroughly spoiled and unlikeable character and redeems them entirely. I was totally invested in their story and recommend to all for a fun read.
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