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Girl Love Happens #1
Girl Love Happens - Season One
Two college roommates are about to discover how awkward and sexy coming out can be.
Colorado, 1992. Tegan entered her freshman year of college with an open mind. But when an innocent roommate back rub turns into her first girl-on-girl make-out session, she isn’t sure if she’s ready for the world to know she’s attracted to women. After a chance encounter with a hunky male classmate, Tegan’s brain swims with the bisexual possibilities.
Gemma knows who she is, but she doesn’t expect Tegan to shout from the rooftops about their new relationship status. With the prying eyes of friends and jealous rivals, however, secrets may not stay hidden for long.
Girl Love Happens: Season One is a boxed set of the first six episodes of a lesbian romance series infused with 1990s’ nostalgia. And, the boxed set contains bonus scenes you won’t find in the individual episodes. If you like tumultuous love stories, simmering chemistry, and colorful casts of characters, then you’ll love T.B. Markinson’s smart, sexy series.
Buy Girl Love Happens to start the captivating romance series today!
Colorado, 1992. Tegan entered her freshman year of college with an open mind. But when an innocent roommate back rub turns into her first girl-on-girl make-out session, she isn’t sure if she’s ready for the world to know she’s attracted to women. After a chance encounter with a hunky male classmate, Tegan’s brain swims with the bisexual possibilities.
Gemma knows who she is, but she doesn’t expect Tegan to shout from the rooftops about their new relationship status. With the prying eyes of friends and jealous rivals, however, secrets may not stay hidden for long.
Girl Love Happens: Season One is a boxed set of the first six episodes of a lesbian romance series infused with 1990s’ nostalgia. And, the boxed set contains bonus scenes you won’t find in the individual episodes. If you like tumultuous love stories, simmering chemistry, and colorful casts of characters, then you’ll love T.B. Markinson’s smart, sexy series.
Buy Girl Love Happens to start the captivating romance series today!
432 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 28, 2018
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T.B. Markinson
70 books1,152 followersT. B. Markinson is an American writer, living in England. When she isn't writing, she’s traveling the world, watching sports on the telly, visiting pubs in England, or taking the dog for a walk. Not necessarily in that order.
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January 7, 2022
Despite the rather frivolous title, this was actually a good read. Freshman year at a small Colorado university, Gemma and Teghan are roomates. One is a very closeted lesbian, the other a hetero. Things develop with the help of several close friends. The story is well written and believable, I enjoyed it.
February 15, 2018
Liked it overall despite the high anxiety MC (Tegan or the T of the G&T). If drama is your scene then dig in. I read the original shorts a few years ago but it's cool to have them all in one go. It flows pretty well. Pretty sure she added stuff to the original books as well for this boxed set.
May 19, 2025
Another wonderful book from my TBR shelves. A beautiful and HOT coming out story about 2 roommates in the early 90s. Gemma and Tegan are made for each other. Tegan a little flighty, Gemma a rock. l have 2 more books to buy to read to continue with their lives. I Love this book! 5 stars!!
February 14, 2024
All the fun of college!
Gemma and Tegan meet at college. Only roommates to start they make an instant impression on one another and Tegan tries to be open minded when she discovers she has feelings for Gemma. But there is lots going on at college for them both to navigate on top of their awkward and growing relationship.
This was a lot of fun and love how it is split into seasons, like little snapshots of Gemma and Tegan’s development through college. They have lots of experiences that shape them both individually and affect the friendship and relationship they are developing. Tegan is uneasy about her feelings because they are all new to her, so while she is discovering new things about herself and loving every moment of it with Gemma, she is also hesitant to announce it to the world.
Gemma faced her own challenges given the era this was set in, and her relationship with her family. She’s working on a lot of things and Tegan’s up and down anxiety about them being together adds to the drama and stress for Gemma. They always took time to work things out and there was a lot of exploring feelings, emotions and desires, as would be expected from a college based story.
Really enjoyed this! The characters were great and can’t wait to find out what happens in Season Two of this series!
Gemma and Tegan meet at college. Only roommates to start they make an instant impression on one another and Tegan tries to be open minded when she discovers she has feelings for Gemma. But there is lots going on at college for them both to navigate on top of their awkward and growing relationship.
This was a lot of fun and love how it is split into seasons, like little snapshots of Gemma and Tegan’s development through college. They have lots of experiences that shape them both individually and affect the friendship and relationship they are developing. Tegan is uneasy about her feelings because they are all new to her, so while she is discovering new things about herself and loving every moment of it with Gemma, she is also hesitant to announce it to the world.
Gemma faced her own challenges given the era this was set in, and her relationship with her family. She’s working on a lot of things and Tegan’s up and down anxiety about them being together adds to the drama and stress for Gemma. They always took time to work things out and there was a lot of exploring feelings, emotions and desires, as would be expected from a college based story.
Really enjoyed this! The characters were great and can’t wait to find out what happens in Season Two of this series!
August 16, 2021
T.B. Markinson writes believable characters. In this book, the fiction felt realistic.
The blurb says it all:
'Two college roommates are about to discover how awkward and sexy coming out can be.
Colorado, 1992. Tegan entered her freshman year of college with an open mind. As she tries to cope with a long-distance relationship, Tegan realizes it may not be the miles pulling her apart from her boyfriend. It may be her confusing feelings for her new roommate, Gemma. But when an innocent back rub turns into her first girl-on-girl make-out session, she isn’t sure if she’s ready for the world to know she’s attracted to women.
Gemma knows who she is, but she doesn’t expect Tegan to shout from the rooftops about their new relationship status. With the prying eyes of friends and jealous rivals, however, secrets may not stay hidden for long.
If you like tumultuous love stories, simmering chemistry, and colorful casts of characters, then you’ll love this first installment of T.B. Markinson’s smart, sexy series about coming-of-age as a lesbian in the 1990s.'
The book delivered a story I can't wait to continue in book 2.
The blurb says it all:
'Two college roommates are about to discover how awkward and sexy coming out can be.
Colorado, 1992. Tegan entered her freshman year of college with an open mind. As she tries to cope with a long-distance relationship, Tegan realizes it may not be the miles pulling her apart from her boyfriend. It may be her confusing feelings for her new roommate, Gemma. But when an innocent back rub turns into her first girl-on-girl make-out session, she isn’t sure if she’s ready for the world to know she’s attracted to women.
Gemma knows who she is, but she doesn’t expect Tegan to shout from the rooftops about their new relationship status. With the prying eyes of friends and jealous rivals, however, secrets may not stay hidden for long.
If you like tumultuous love stories, simmering chemistry, and colorful casts of characters, then you’ll love this first installment of T.B. Markinson’s smart, sexy series about coming-of-age as a lesbian in the 1990s.'
The book delivered a story I can't wait to continue in book 2.
January 31, 2018
Even though I have read this many times I find I still enjoy reading about the beginning of Gemma and Tegan's relationship as they navigate their first year at college and discovering their sexual identities.
This is an amusing tale set in the 90s before mobile phones and when life was much simpler but just as confusing. This boxed set has some new content which makes it even better. There is a lot packed into these short stories so I'm sure everyone can relate to someone or some of the things these two go through when finding love for the first time. A wonderful read. Bonus, season two is out soon. So enjoy!
This is an amusing tale set in the 90s before mobile phones and when life was much simpler but just as confusing. This boxed set has some new content which makes it even better. There is a lot packed into these short stories so I'm sure everyone can relate to someone or some of the things these two go through when finding love for the first time. A wonderful read. Bonus, season two is out soon. So enjoy!
September 14, 2021
First times. First love. Talk about a confusing time in someone’s life and T.B. Markinson makes it cute, funny, and hot.
Season One of Girl Love Happens introduces us to a group of young women who seem to know who they are with the exception of one: our main character Teagan. Teagan has all kinds of insecurities and then on top of that she realizes that she crushes on her roommate.
Check out the rest of my review at Phoebe's Randoms. Link in bio.
Season One of Girl Love Happens introduces us to a group of young women who seem to know who they are with the exception of one: our main character Teagan. Teagan has all kinds of insecurities and then on top of that she realizes that she crushes on her roommate.
Check out the rest of my review at Phoebe's Randoms. Link in bio.
September 17, 2021
I’d like the characters in this book because they are completely different. Teagan and dumber Gemma have been roommates in college for a while. The story has a good plot about how Teagan cannot decide if she likes men or women. She finally decides which one but she still keeps going back-and-forth. I recommend this book for all who like love stories.
April 13, 2018
I was expecting more story than I got. I like the 2 main characters, but was tired of just reading them having sex. Not sure if I will read the next in the series.
September 19, 2018
This is a really exciting series. The writer is Brilliant and you will find yourself wanting more.
August 17, 2021
Wow
I love this author! She takes you right into the thick of all emotions that you keep craving more! I can’t wait to see what’s next with this series!
I love this author! She takes you right into the thick of all emotions that you keep craving more! I can’t wait to see what’s next with this series!
August 21, 2021
Great book
Not only is this a great story, but is funny and thoughtful too. Interesting characters with overlapping plots and interactions. A must read.
Not only is this a great story, but is funny and thoughtful too. Interesting characters with overlapping plots and interactions. A must read.
September 21, 2021
A random draw for a room.
Reagan is trying her best to convince her roommate , Gemma that she loves her and not a husky male. Enjoy!
Reagan is trying her best to convince her roommate , Gemma that she loves her and not a husky male. Enjoy!
May 4, 2024
oh the angst of crushing on your college roommate and the boy in your history class. This is such a great tale of cramming life into College. Happy Mothers Day
March 13, 2022
This book was basically a whole bunch of sex scenes held together with a pretty light plot, but … I kinda liked it? It didn’t pretend to be anything more than what it was, is I think what I liked about it.
April 1, 2018
This show—sorry I meant book—lives somewhere in the vast exotic jungle between Romance and Erotica. You never know when you'll stumble into a "love scene". There's romance, slight comedy, introspection, passion, and self-questioning at every turn.
The book is presented in division of "seasons" with "episodes". (Apparently they were first published separately? I'm not sure. Whatever.) Five stars because I cried at least twice.
One could imagine this novel entirely re-worked into a set of screen plays for a one-hour video format TV show, including twenty minutes of commercial interruptions of course, and two scoops of product placement internally. The narrator especially likes to mention clothing and food brands, and to drop in the occasionally celebrity name—most of which zipped by over my head. OK, I understood a reference to MASH, which kind of date-stamps me. For good measure, this volume even ends with a light "season cliff-hanger" so when I finished it I immediately cracked open the next season to peek at the outcome.
The T and G of the sub-title are Tegan, who narrates, and her girlfriend Gemma. Criminy, they can't be more than nineteen, if that. Gemma has known she's lesbian for yonks and had a girlfriend once before (who left her for a guy, yuck), but Tegan has just discovered that she's not as hetero as she's been telling herself all these years. That doesn't mean she's 100% lesbian, either, so there's some angst over self-labelling throughout.
As this book opens, the two women are dorm-mates, sharing one room, in their first year of college, just falling in love, so you know how that is. Tegan is a blue-eyed blonde nursing student who is vocally proud of her double-Ds (and slips in mention of the girls once in a while so we don't forget). Gemma is a slim emerald-eyed redhead, whom I imagined as sort of a real-life Merida, but her part in the TV show could probably be played by Lou Broadbent with green contact lenses. (Look her up, yes.) The volume runs through the year up to the beginning of summer.
Overall, this is sort of an X-Rated college-gal sitrom—that's like a sitcom only romantic. If you're asexual, homo-phobic, or lez-offended, I can probably list sixty-nine reasons for you to avoid this book, but otherwise it's good clean fun and has a definite good vibe and nice messages, including plugs for various products we all know and love. With all the brand-name and pop-culture references, I'm sure Andy Warhol would have given his imprimatur as well. (Oh, wait, uh huh, I just got a message from beyond, and yes, Andy says two thumbs up.)
The writing is good and very clear; and this indie-published book gets a Golden Rodent award for editorial excellence: I didn't spot any typos. I obtained this for free during a 'Zon promo, but happily would have paid, in retrospect. So that means the author now has a standing invitation for a fabulous fancy coffee drink at [product place holder] next time she's in California.
The book is presented in division of "seasons" with "episodes". (Apparently they were first published separately? I'm not sure. Whatever.) Five stars because I cried at least twice.
One could imagine this novel entirely re-worked into a set of screen plays for a one-hour video format TV show, including twenty minutes of commercial interruptions of course, and two scoops of product placement internally. The narrator especially likes to mention clothing and food brands, and to drop in the occasionally celebrity name—most of which zipped by over my head. OK, I understood a reference to MASH, which kind of date-stamps me. For good measure, this volume even ends with a light "season cliff-hanger" so when I finished it I immediately cracked open the next season to peek at the outcome.
The T and G of the sub-title are Tegan, who narrates, and her girlfriend Gemma. Criminy, they can't be more than nineteen, if that. Gemma has known she's lesbian for yonks and had a girlfriend once before (who left her for a guy, yuck), but Tegan has just discovered that she's not as hetero as she's been telling herself all these years. That doesn't mean she's 100% lesbian, either, so there's some angst over self-labelling throughout.
As this book opens, the two women are dorm-mates, sharing one room, in their first year of college, just falling in love, so you know how that is. Tegan is a blue-eyed blonde nursing student who is vocally proud of her double-Ds (and slips in mention of the girls once in a while so we don't forget). Gemma is a slim emerald-eyed redhead, whom I imagined as sort of a real-life Merida, but her part in the TV show could probably be played by Lou Broadbent with green contact lenses. (Look her up, yes.) The volume runs through the year up to the beginning of summer.
Overall, this is sort of an X-Rated college-gal sitrom—that's like a sitcom only romantic. If you're asexual, homo-phobic, or lez-offended, I can probably list sixty-nine reasons for you to avoid this book, but otherwise it's good clean fun and has a definite good vibe and nice messages, including plugs for various products we all know and love. With all the brand-name and pop-culture references, I'm sure Andy Warhol would have given his imprimatur as well. (Oh, wait, uh huh, I just got a message from beyond, and yes, Andy says two thumbs up.)
The writing is good and very clear; and this indie-published book gets a Golden Rodent award for editorial excellence: I didn't spot any typos. I obtained this for free during a 'Zon promo, but happily would have paid, in retrospect. So that means the author now has a standing invitation for a fabulous fancy coffee drink at [product place holder] next time she's in California.
February 10, 2018
T. B. Markinson does it again with her Girl Love Happens Season One offering. College roommates Gemma and Tegan discover that they are more than just roommates in this romantic and steamy novel. I have enjoyed reading other books by T. B. Markinson and this one is definitely a bit more erotic than her previous offerings but her writing style continues to be engaging . Even if lesbian romance is not your first choice of genre this one is well written and has a nice story line that kept me wanting to continue to turn the digital page.
I like the way this "series" is presented and being able to read the entire season at once instead of in episode by episode worked for me but I also think the episode by episode release is pretty genius.
Thanks for the sample copy, T.B.!
I like the way this "series" is presented and being able to read the entire season at once instead of in episode by episode worked for me but I also think the episode by episode release is pretty genius.
Thanks for the sample copy, T.B.!
February 26, 2018
I have recently started reading books by T.B. Markinson and Girl Love Happens Season One is the latest book. We follow Gemma and Tegan through their first year in college as they go through their first time away from home, the freedoms and experiences that entails, finding true love, and coming out to your parents. I laughed and cried while reading this book. Their story had me caring about the characters and craving to find out more about them, their lives, and their romantic endeavors. I started reading this book in the evening and finished it well into the wee hours of the next morning, I could not put the book down. I eagerly await the second season of this series.
September 21, 2021
Absolutely fantastic
I've waited a long time to read this first instalment and it was worth it. Beautifully crafted with all possible emotions and a gorgeous storyline too. A girl who thought she was straight and wanted her friend to find a girl to share happiness with only to discover that she is that girl and embraces all that being a lesbian has in store for her. Hot sex is included in the mix to keep the reader entertained. Roll on Season 2!
I've waited a long time to read this first instalment and it was worth it. Beautifully crafted with all possible emotions and a gorgeous storyline too. A girl who thought she was straight and wanted her friend to find a girl to share happiness with only to discover that she is that girl and embraces all that being a lesbian has in store for her. Hot sex is included in the mix to keep the reader entertained. Roll on Season 2!
October 20, 2022
A charming tale of a gradual awakening to sexuality and sensuality
T.B. Markinson spins a charming tale of a college student awakening to her own sexuality and sensuality. She takes the readers on a nostalgic journey to the USA in the 1990s and creates a rich environment in which the heroine finds her stumbling path to enlightenment and a happy ending. This is definitely a book that will join my favourites shelf - excitedly awaiting the rest of the series.
T.B. Markinson spins a charming tale of a college student awakening to her own sexuality and sensuality. She takes the readers on a nostalgic journey to the USA in the 1990s and creates a rich environment in which the heroine finds her stumbling path to enlightenment and a happy ending. This is definitely a book that will join my favourites shelf - excitedly awaiting the rest of the series.
February 1, 2018
Wonderful, sexy, funny...
This is a wonderful book / series. I previously read each episode separately quite some time back and the series has always been a favourite. This story is quirky, funny, very sexy and has surprising depth. I am so pleased that we are now getting a chance to read more of G & T's story soon. T.B. Markinson is a great writer. Highly recommended!
This is a wonderful book / series. I previously read each episode separately quite some time back and the series has always been a favourite. This story is quirky, funny, very sexy and has surprising depth. I am so pleased that we are now getting a chance to read more of G & T's story soon. T.B. Markinson is a great writer. Highly recommended!
October 26, 2019
Excellent!
The characters grabbed my attention right from the start and dragged me happily through a year of college in a small town in Colorado. I loved the story of Tegan budding attraction to her roommate, Gemma. The colorful cast of characters and plenty of chemistry make this an excellent selection for your must read list!
The characters grabbed my attention right from the start and dragged me happily through a year of college in a small town in Colorado. I loved the story of Tegan budding attraction to her roommate, Gemma. The colorful cast of characters and plenty of chemistry make this an excellent selection for your must read list!
September 30, 2021
Gemma and Tegan are incredible, who wouldn't love them.
TB is a great author, her style of writing is like no one else's. I laughed, hated and then laughed again throughout the book. The emotions are real and I loved the way G&T's relationship evolved. She also highlights the struggles they faced in a mostly hostile environment.
Thanks TB for writing an incredible story.
TB is a great author, her style of writing is like no one else's. I laughed, hated and then laughed again throughout the book. The emotions are real and I loved the way G&T's relationship evolved. She also highlights the struggles they faced in a mostly hostile environment.
Thanks TB for writing an incredible story.
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December 2, 2021
Girl love happens season 1
This story of freshman year in college made me think i missed out on a lot of good times when I was a freshman. I loved the story of Teagen and Gemma trying to get through freshman year as well as getting together romantically. I’m look forward to part 2.
This story of freshman year in college made me think i missed out on a lot of good times when I was a freshman. I loved the story of Teagen and Gemma trying to get through freshman year as well as getting together romantically. I’m look forward to part 2.
February 4, 2022
A Marvelous College Romance
Gemma and TJ are college freshmen meeting as new roommates. As the weeks pass they become really good friends. This a story of coming of age and facing the challenges of life. A marvelous group of characters and group dynamics. A first kiss scenario that burns the pages. Recommend.
Gemma and TJ are college freshmen meeting as new roommates. As the weeks pass they become really good friends. This a story of coming of age and facing the challenges of life. A marvelous group of characters and group dynamics. A first kiss scenario that burns the pages. Recommend.
February 14, 2018
I got to the end of the book and was disappointed...that it ended! I need to buy the next one. Soon. Good series. Funny characters. I certainly appreciated the way the author handled Teeg's sexuality.
April 12, 2018
As pleased as I am to see LGBTQ+ friendly writing, there's simply not enough story to keep me interested. Maybe better for teen and young adult readers. I stopped partway through due to drama on top of drama and no actual plot.
April 13, 2018
Nostalgic
As a late 80's college graduate, it is very nostalgic to read a story where the characters are not always a text message away from each other. The characters in this story are well developed, including a few of the supporting characters. I look forward to reading more.
As a late 80's college graduate, it is very nostalgic to read a story where the characters are not always a text message away from each other. The characters in this story are well developed, including a few of the supporting characters. I look forward to reading more.
December 11, 2018
Entertaining
—“This was the most natural thing in the world. It was love. Did it matter that it was girl love?”
A good, entertaining story with interesting characters. It was a very enjoyable & easy to read. Anticipating the next part of this series.
I recommend this book.
—“This was the most natural thing in the world. It was love. Did it matter that it was girl love?”
A good, entertaining story with interesting characters. It was a very enjoyable & easy to read. Anticipating the next part of this series.
I recommend this book.
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