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I Heart Sapphfic Pride Collection #6
The Perfect Fit
Ashton Levengood has never felt like she fit in anywhere. After coming out, her overbearing, but loving, family suggests a Pride tour - a different Pride event every weekend of June. Ashton reluctantly agrees but worries she won’t even be able to find her place at Pride.
When she meets Dakota Douglass, it seems too good to be true. There’s no way a hot, cool artist could possibly be interested in Ashton, but the flirting and kissing say otherwise.
Is this just a Pride month fling or has Ashton finally found the perfect fit?
This book is part of the I Heart SapphFic Pride Collection, which contains eight standalone books from some of the top authors in sapphic fiction today. Each one promises a Pride theme and a happy ending. The collection was organized by I Heart SapphFic, which is a website for authors and readers of sapphic fiction to stay up to date on all the latest sapphic fiction news.
When she meets Dakota Douglass, it seems too good to be true. There’s no way a hot, cool artist could possibly be interested in Ashton, but the flirting and kissing say otherwise.
Is this just a Pride month fling or has Ashton finally found the perfect fit?
This book is part of the I Heart SapphFic Pride Collection, which contains eight standalone books from some of the top authors in sapphic fiction today. Each one promises a Pride theme and a happy ending. The collection was organized by I Heart SapphFic, which is a website for authors and readers of sapphic fiction to stay up to date on all the latest sapphic fiction news.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 30, 2022
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Erica Lee
48 books914 followersErica Lee finished writing her first book, Dear Santa: I’m Gay, in December 2016. Erica currently lives in Pennsylvania with her wife, dog, chinchilla, and bunny. She spends her days working as an optometrist and her nights snuggled up on the couch with her furry family, binging on netflix or youtube.
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July 6, 2022
First love.
I normally enjoy Erica Lee's stories but I just wasn't able to get into it this time. This story has a young 22 year old lesbian character called Ashton, who decides to come out to her family and the family immediately shows support by doing their utmost to get her laid. Don't get me wrong - I'm very appreciative of support and the absence of homophobic responses but the intrusiveness of the family members was just plain weird for me. Because boundaries, people.
This story of Ashton coming out and finding love for the first time during Pride is light, fluffy and completely angst-free. I know many readers like this and those who haven't had the chance to read it will likely like it too once they do get down to it, but this just didn't click with me.
I normally enjoy Erica Lee's stories but I just wasn't able to get into it this time. This story has a young 22 year old lesbian character called Ashton, who decides to come out to her family and the family immediately shows support by doing their utmost to get her laid. Don't get me wrong - I'm very appreciative of support and the absence of homophobic responses but the intrusiveness of the family members was just plain weird for me. Because boundaries, people.
This story of Ashton coming out and finding love for the first time during Pride is light, fluffy and completely angst-free. I know many readers like this and those who haven't had the chance to read it will likely like it too once they do get down to it, but this just didn't click with me.
August 15, 2022
This to me was the best book of the Pride series. It showed us how family and friends could react to our coming out if they chose love instead of fear and prejudice.
September 5, 2025
Another enjoyable short novel in the well done Pride collection. Ashton is out to her more than supportive family, yet has never had intimacy with anyone, feeling she doesn't really belong anywhere. When she's dragged along to her first pride events by her entire straight family, she meets out and proud artist Dakota. A very sweet romance develops between the two with her family cheering her on every step of the way. Fun, if a bit over the top, 3.5 stars.
June 9, 2022
I enjoyed this one. It was very short but super funny. Totally embarrassing family. But they all gave mc Ashton lots of love and support.
June 7, 2022
This made me laugh out loud and nicely sappy happy.
Awkward and weird folk like me need love too!!
Awkward and weird folk like me need love too!!
June 6, 2022
All I really have to say about this one: I would die of embarrassment if my family was like Ashton’s. My family is pretty open and supportive and a little insane, but Ashton’s family is of another level.
This story of first love between Ashton, who just came out, and Dakato is pretty cute. I also love the idea of a pride tour, seems so fun!
This story of first love between Ashton, who just came out, and Dakato is pretty cute. I also love the idea of a pride tour, seems so fun!
June 5, 2022
Like the previous book I reviewed in this series, this is the second book I've read by the author. And the second time I started a book by an author I'd previously rated their book 5 stars. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to rate this one similarly to how I rated the previous book I read in this series.
At her graduation party, which consisted of only her family (I think her friend Lily wasn't there, doesn't matter though, she'd have been the only other one there) Ashton Levengood came out to her family. Who were kind of like, meh, we already knew. Well, meh about learning about, really really overly-enthusiastically excited that she finally told them. The family immediately comes up with a plan to spend the next month, which just so happens to be Pride month, spending each weened at different Pride events in various towns/cities around the east coast. The parents, and siblings (older sister, younger brother), naturally will be there with Ashton at the events.
I almost suffocated before we got anywhere in this book. Ashton truly has a very suffocating family life. The father occasionally intercedes to give her some breathing room. Suffocating? Well, they basically direct her to do certain things, like go to these pride events, but, instead of having her follow this plan by herself, they join her. Suffocating? Her sister dresses her and does her make-up and hair. Suffocating? Father and brother aren't into it, but mother and sister are the kind to talk explicitly about sex with Ashton, regardless if she wishes for this to be the case. I don't mean they like giving some advice or something, I mean they constantly talk about it. And taking care of Ashton's V-Card. Suffocated. I suffocated before I got out of the opening chapter. [ETA: other than the sex part, this was similar to my own life my first 30 or so years, baring a few years here or there; someone with a different life experience might actually find this *points above* charming and/or preferable to their own life history (as Dakota tells Ashton at some point) instead of suffocating]
Right, so, the book kind of follows the same theme. Ashton spots a hot woman at the first Pride event she attends (with her family and with her best friend Lily (no, she's straight)). Lily & Brynn (I think that's the name of sister) force Ashton to interact with this hot woman. The odd thing? They didn't need to do so. She would have anyway. Nervously, but still. Though, she probably have fled shortly after their first meeting, both because of how gorgeous that woman is and because the items she has out for sale at her Pride stall involves paintings. Lots of paintings. Of naked women. Right, but sister and friend there, get Dakota (that other woman's name) and Ashton talking.
What does Dakota Douglass think of basically being courted by an entire family? Well, this is a one person point of view book (that'd be Ashton, though considering the agency she has in this book, maybe it should have been someone else, anyone else). This is really a book that really really needed that other point of view. The POV of Dakota. From Ashton's words and view there's no reason Dakota would want anything to do with Ashton. Not completely, but from near beginning to end, what exactly does Dakota see in Ashton (this is the same question Ashton asks her self throughout the book)?
So, Ashton has encounters with Dakota, many of which (at least in the beginning) were fueled by "alcohol courage" (on Ashton's part).
Very short work that was easily read. Otherwise I might have found myself in the same situation as the first book I tried in this series: needing to stop reading. Eh.
So, first book I read by this author I gave a rating of 4.75 stars (and this is also another situation wherein I read 1 book by the author, a year ago, then nothing else until now despite many other works being available, not sure why I had this long break for both this author and for Lily Seabrooke). Gah. This was going to be a simple sentence. And I ruined it. I try again. First book I read by this author I rated 4.75 stars, waited a year, then read this book here, which I'm rating 3.24 stars.
(side note: I ordered most of the books in this series pre-release since I had read most of the authors before, and loved their work despite knowing these were going to be, well I knew some maybe not all, were going to be Kindle Unlimited books: so, this is KU, go ahead an try it (and the one I couldn't complete), likely like both more than I did; course I gave the third book, first one I completed in this series, the one by Lily Seabrooke, 5 stars, so there's a mix of possible under-whelming expectations and over-whelming expectations. Or something).
Rating: 3.24
June 4 2022
At her graduation party, which consisted of only her family (I think her friend Lily wasn't there, doesn't matter though, she'd have been the only other one there) Ashton Levengood came out to her family. Who were kind of like, meh, we already knew. Well, meh about learning about, really really overly-enthusiastically excited that she finally told them. The family immediately comes up with a plan to spend the next month, which just so happens to be Pride month, spending each weened at different Pride events in various towns/cities around the east coast. The parents, and siblings (older sister, younger brother), naturally will be there with Ashton at the events.
I almost suffocated before we got anywhere in this book. Ashton truly has a very suffocating family life. The father occasionally intercedes to give her some breathing room. Suffocating? Well, they basically direct her to do certain things, like go to these pride events, but, instead of having her follow this plan by herself, they join her. Suffocating? Her sister dresses her and does her make-up and hair. Suffocating? Father and brother aren't into it, but mother and sister are the kind to talk explicitly about sex with Ashton, regardless if she wishes for this to be the case. I don't mean they like giving some advice or something, I mean they constantly talk about it. And taking care of Ashton's V-Card. Suffocated. I suffocated before I got out of the opening chapter. [ETA: other than the sex part, this was similar to my own life my first 30 or so years, baring a few years here or there; someone with a different life experience might actually find this *points above* charming and/or preferable to their own life history (as Dakota tells Ashton at some point) instead of suffocating]
Right, so, the book kind of follows the same theme. Ashton spots a hot woman at the first Pride event she attends (with her family and with her best friend Lily (no, she's straight)). Lily & Brynn (I think that's the name of sister) force Ashton to interact with this hot woman. The odd thing? They didn't need to do so. She would have anyway. Nervously, but still. Though, she probably have fled shortly after their first meeting, both because of how gorgeous that woman is and because the items she has out for sale at her Pride stall involves paintings. Lots of paintings. Of naked women. Right, but sister and friend there, get Dakota (that other woman's name) and Ashton talking.
What does Dakota Douglass think of basically being courted by an entire family? Well, this is a one person point of view book (that'd be Ashton, though considering the agency she has in this book, maybe it should have been someone else, anyone else). This is really a book that really really needed that other point of view. The POV of Dakota. From Ashton's words and view there's no reason Dakota would want anything to do with Ashton. Not completely, but from near beginning to end, what exactly does Dakota see in Ashton (this is the same question Ashton asks her self throughout the book)?
So, Ashton has encounters with Dakota, many of which (at least in the beginning) were fueled by "alcohol courage" (on Ashton's part).
Very short work that was easily read. Otherwise I might have found myself in the same situation as the first book I tried in this series: needing to stop reading. Eh.
So, first book I read by this author I gave a rating of 4.75 stars (and this is also another situation wherein I read 1 book by the author, a year ago, then nothing else until now despite many other works being available, not sure why I had this long break for both this author and for Lily Seabrooke). Gah. This was going to be a simple sentence. And I ruined it. I try again. First book I read by this author I rated 4.75 stars, waited a year, then read this book here, which I'm rating 3.24 stars.
(side note: I ordered most of the books in this series pre-release since I had read most of the authors before, and loved their work despite knowing these were going to be, well I knew some maybe not all, were going to be Kindle Unlimited books: so, this is KU, go ahead an try it (and the one I couldn't complete), likely like both more than I did; course I gave the third book, first one I completed in this series, the one by Lily Seabrooke, 5 stars, so there's a mix of possible under-whelming expectations and over-whelming expectations. Or something).
Rating: 3.24
June 4 2022
June 8, 2022
Really cute story about coming out and finding love. A little too sweet for my taste but Erica Lee could never let us down and I guess for a pride collection the whole message of a really supporting family going on a pride tour with the MC and getting her out of her shell is quite wonderful!
August 18, 2022
Really enjoyed this one - excellent family which made me laugh out loud. Really good - highly recommended. Love this series.
July 27, 2022
The sixth of a collection of stand alone books form top authors that were released in June to celebrate Pride. Ashton Levengood has always been awkward and feels like she isn’t seen. She comes out to her family during her college graduation party only to find no one is surprised. In fact they are the most supportive family ever and quickly come up with a cute plan to spend every weekend in June going to Pride events in different cities. During the first of their pride tour Ashton meets Dakota Douglass, an artist selling her work. Plans are made to meet at the next event. This is a cute, no angst, first love, first time, love story. Erica Lee is great at writing new adults and people in their 20s. The only off point for me is the overly invested sister and mother wanting that first real relationship for Ashton. It is played for laughs but is over the top especially for a person I picture quiet and private. The sister especially has no filter or boundaries. (3.5 stars)
September 16, 2025
This novella was a super sweet coming out story.
No drama. No angst. The perfect read to wash the blues away.
No drama. No angst. The perfect read to wash the blues away.
December 16, 2022
3.5
This story was light and sweet. I could relate to much of Ashton’s emotions here and enjoyed reading how things developed between her and Dakota.
Ashton’s family, though loving and supportive were a bit too much. I think it’s what kept me from immersing myself as much as I might have in the story.
This story was light and sweet. I could relate to much of Ashton’s emotions here and enjoyed reading how things developed between her and Dakota.
Ashton’s family, though loving and supportive were a bit too much. I think it’s what kept me from immersing myself as much as I might have in the story.
June 25, 2022
This is one of the most joyful stories I have read in a very long while.
The novella follows Ashton who comes out to her family, with a lot less fanfare and fireworks than she had expected. But they are the sweetest, support system for Ashton and ironically she becomes the least enthused member of the group, when they decide to hit a Pride event every weekend for the entire month.
I laughed aloud at the cringey moments and the less than subtle nature of Ashton’s family as they try to push her to be happy and accepting of her sexuality. At one event she meets the cool and confident artist, Dakota and Ashton cannot believe the attraction is mutual…
I think this is a story I will keep returning to because it is a truly gorgeous ode to what the celebration of Pride can be; bringing people together and celebrating the people we adore and the people they choose to love.
The novella follows Ashton who comes out to her family, with a lot less fanfare and fireworks than she had expected. But they are the sweetest, support system for Ashton and ironically she becomes the least enthused member of the group, when they decide to hit a Pride event every weekend for the entire month.
I laughed aloud at the cringey moments and the less than subtle nature of Ashton’s family as they try to push her to be happy and accepting of her sexuality. At one event she meets the cool and confident artist, Dakota and Ashton cannot believe the attraction is mutual…
I think this is a story I will keep returning to because it is a truly gorgeous ode to what the celebration of Pride can be; bringing people together and celebrating the people we adore and the people they choose to love.
May 27, 2023
Easy HEA read for pride month
I was looking for an easy, happy read for pride month and Erica Lee‘s contribution to last year‘s pride collection perfectly fit the bill. I loved how Lee matched Ashton with Dakota: Ashton just came out and is socially awkward, but her family makes up for it. The romance is sweet and low angst. A perfect read to prepare for pride month.
PS: Fun to meet the Miller family again.
I was looking for an easy, happy read for pride month and Erica Lee‘s contribution to last year‘s pride collection perfectly fit the bill. I loved how Lee matched Ashton with Dakota: Ashton just came out and is socially awkward, but her family makes up for it. The romance is sweet and low angst. A perfect read to prepare for pride month.
PS: Fun to meet the Miller family again.
June 16, 2022
Very enjoyable. One of my favs from this collection.
January 30, 2023
If I didn't know better, I'd swear this was written by a straight person.
I've read a couple other books from this author that I enjoyed, but this was a miss. It honestly felt like she wrote it in one day or something. The writing was pretty amateur at times, with people talking in ways no humans actually talk. Also, this weird thing where every new queer person Ashton meets just immediately offers up a condensed version of their current life story was odd and felt so on the nose. It was like everyone was walking around wearing sandwich boards that said "I AM A GAY" and then had to make sure you knew they were gay by talking about their very gay life. I know we queers can babble about it a lot, but this was overkill.
Speaking of overkill, HER FUCKING FAMILY SUCKED. I mean, yes, I'm glad they were totally supportive and happy for Ashton to have come out and to experience her first Pride events, but they were so cringey and overbearing. Her older sister Brynn is the most annoying kind of straight person--one who, for some reason, thinks they know more about being gay than actual gay people do, acts like they have better gaydar, thinks they know how to have lesbian sex by watching porn (LOLOLOLOL), etc. She's incredibly pushy and embarrassing, and the weird over the top sexual talk felt more like stuff a middle schooler would say rather than someone in her mid-20s. The way the whole family just openly chitchats about Ashton having sex for the first time (the term v-card was used, which, NO) was so creepy. I mean, her dad and brother both noped out when that would happen, thankfully, but her sister and mom were just like "la di da, normal conversation in a family!" even while Ashton was obviously mortified.
I also didn't love that the whole family--all of them straight--went along to all of these Pride events. Not just big parades but smaller gatherings, queer pool parties, etc. GO AWAY. I'm mostly okay with cis het people being at a big parade or something, but horning in on these smaller queer events is inappropriate to me. I really wish this had just been about Ashton coming out, going to her first Pride with friends, maybe, meeting Dakota, developing a relationship, etc. Because I liked her and Dakota together, and appreciated how considerate Dakota was about Ashton needing to take some things slowly. I think this would have been much more enjoyable without Ashton's atrocious family hanging around and acting like they get to be honorary queers because of her.
I've read a couple other books from this author that I enjoyed, but this was a miss. It honestly felt like she wrote it in one day or something. The writing was pretty amateur at times, with people talking in ways no humans actually talk. Also, this weird thing where every new queer person Ashton meets just immediately offers up a condensed version of their current life story was odd and felt so on the nose. It was like everyone was walking around wearing sandwich boards that said "I AM A GAY" and then had to make sure you knew they were gay by talking about their very gay life. I know we queers can babble about it a lot, but this was overkill.
Speaking of overkill, HER FUCKING FAMILY SUCKED. I mean, yes, I'm glad they were totally supportive and happy for Ashton to have come out and to experience her first Pride events, but they were so cringey and overbearing. Her older sister Brynn is the most annoying kind of straight person--one who, for some reason, thinks they know more about being gay than actual gay people do, acts like they have better gaydar, thinks they know how to have lesbian sex by watching porn (LOLOLOLOL), etc. She's incredibly pushy and embarrassing, and the weird over the top sexual talk felt more like stuff a middle schooler would say rather than someone in her mid-20s. The way the whole family just openly chitchats about Ashton having sex for the first time (the term v-card was used, which, NO) was so creepy. I mean, her dad and brother both noped out when that would happen, thankfully, but her sister and mom were just like "la di da, normal conversation in a family!" even while Ashton was obviously mortified.
I also didn't love that the whole family--all of them straight--went along to all of these Pride events. Not just big parades but smaller gatherings, queer pool parties, etc. GO AWAY. I'm mostly okay with cis het people being at a big parade or something, but horning in on these smaller queer events is inappropriate to me. I really wish this had just been about Ashton coming out, going to her first Pride with friends, maybe, meeting Dakota, developing a relationship, etc. Because I liked her and Dakota together, and appreciated how considerate Dakota was about Ashton needing to take some things slowly. I think this would have been much more enjoyable without Ashton's atrocious family hanging around and acting like they get to be honorary queers because of her.
June 18, 2022
Good book
Ashton decided to come out to family after her graduating college. Her family is like what took so long. They are supported of her and decided to do a month long Pride Festival at different places. Dakota is an artist at the festival. Ashton is hooked. They balance each other out. Ashton very shy and worried about things and Dakota is out and confident. A nice coming out and getting the girl.
Ashton decided to come out to family after her graduating college. Her family is like what took so long. They are supported of her and decided to do a month long Pride Festival at different places. Dakota is an artist at the festival. Ashton is hooked. They balance each other out. Ashton very shy and worried about things and Dakota is out and confident. A nice coming out and getting the girl.
June 20, 2022
Excellent.
I loved The Perfect Fit. So nice to center on an accepting family. No family drama to cloud your worries about your future.
I loved The Perfect Fit. So nice to center on an accepting family. No family drama to cloud your worries about your future.
July 1, 2023
Very cute
June 16, 2022
The Perfect Fit
Erica Lee wrote a sweet story. It has great chemistry and a good coming out story. I look forward to more books by this author.
Erica Lee wrote a sweet story. It has great chemistry and a good coming out story. I look forward to more books by this author.
October 30, 2023
So I was *going* to say this fits right in with the rest of the collection. They all seem pretty light, angst-free, and happy. I guess for a Pride theme, that’s pretty reasonable. This was the same, a little too easy… the first person the POV character lays eyes on outside of her family turns out to be, like, her soulmate. Which, fine, it was a quick, fun read, but I won’t be coming back for the drama or suspense.
There are only two things.
One, Willow was name-dropped on like page 2, and I almost burst into tears right there. I am so not over that. Dear Ms. Lee, that’s an Easter Egg that hits like a hammer, so maybe use it with a little more care? 🤣 Also, teasing us AGAIN with what actually happened, tsk, tsk.
And two, despite everything I said, I had tears in my eyes at the end of the book as well. So, for all that easy and light, the writing still grabbed me. Sheesh. I’m starting to feel like a softie.
There are only two things.
One, Willow was name-dropped on like page 2, and I almost burst into tears right there. I am so not over that. Dear Ms. Lee, that’s an Easter Egg that hits like a hammer, so maybe use it with a little more care? 🤣 Also, teasing us AGAIN with what actually happened, tsk, tsk.
And two, despite everything I said, I had tears in my eyes at the end of the book as well. So, for all that easy and light, the writing still grabbed me. Sheesh. I’m starting to feel like a softie.
June 9, 2022
Heartwarming, supportive and humorous coming of age!
Ashton is finally coming out to her family at her college graduation party only to be upstaged by her older sister, and the entire family, who already knew. The whole family decides to do a month long tour of Pride festivals celebrating in a different city each weekend. At the first one, they meet artist Dakota who seems to connect with the very embarrassed and awkward Ashton. Dakota is immediately accepted by the family and becomes a new sidekick in this journey. The Perfect Fit is a feel-good story of support, the newly discovered first love and the confidence to take a chance. The humor is off the charts for this quirky, yet very loving family. It's a highly enjoyable read!
Ashton is finally coming out to her family at her college graduation party only to be upstaged by her older sister, and the entire family, who already knew. The whole family decides to do a month long tour of Pride festivals celebrating in a different city each weekend. At the first one, they meet artist Dakota who seems to connect with the very embarrassed and awkward Ashton. Dakota is immediately accepted by the family and becomes a new sidekick in this journey. The Perfect Fit is a feel-good story of support, the newly discovered first love and the confidence to take a chance. The humor is off the charts for this quirky, yet very loving family. It's a highly enjoyable read!
June 30, 2022
Short and sweet! I love the way Erica Lee writes her characters, and these were no exception. I'm only disappointed that it was written from a single point of view. I would have loved to see things from Dakota's perspective. She seemed so different from Ashton, coming from such a different background, and I was really interested to get to know her better. I do also wish we'd gotten some sort of 'what are your intentions with my daughter' scene, because I envisioned some super cute, fumbling explanation that was basically: 'Can you fall in love at first sight?? Because...I think have.' And I just really wanted a scene like that.
But it was a nice little short, and I would definitely recommend it for a quick, easy read for a hit of some adorable romance.
But it was a nice little short, and I would definitely recommend it for a quick, easy read for a hit of some adorable romance.
December 18, 2024
i refuse to date someone who is always around their family.
downloaded this off ku for something to read at work, which was perfect bc this book was super simple with no brain power required and very easy to only be paying half attention to and putting up and down pretty often. and when i say simple, i do mean simple, like do not expect anything groundbreaking lol. it was a little cheesy and insta lovey, but i can appreciate it for what it was, especially bc this is apart of one of the only sapphic collections on ku (that i know of) and i would definitely like to see some more in the future.
*side note, this almost got bumped down to one star just for the jojo siwa reference, i am begging someone to take that shit out😭
downloaded this off ku for something to read at work, which was perfect bc this book was super simple with no brain power required and very easy to only be paying half attention to and putting up and down pretty often. and when i say simple, i do mean simple, like do not expect anything groundbreaking lol. it was a little cheesy and insta lovey, but i can appreciate it for what it was, especially bc this is apart of one of the only sapphic collections on ku (that i know of) and i would definitely like to see some more in the future.
*side note, this almost got bumped down to one star just for the jojo siwa reference, i am begging someone to take that shit out😭
July 6, 2023
Sweet and engaging
I liked this short novel a lot. I liked the two main characters, who were both realistic and relatable. And I liked the dynamic that developed between them. There was some exploration as one of them came out as gay, and entered into her first F/F relationship, and there was kindness and caring on the part of both of them. And the family of the newly emerging lesbian was amazing. Even the sex scenes were filled with kindness and compassion, as well as passion - and humor as well.
All in all, I found this story to be well-written and emotionally engaging. It's a gem.
I liked this short novel a lot. I liked the two main characters, who were both realistic and relatable. And I liked the dynamic that developed between them. There was some exploration as one of them came out as gay, and entered into her first F/F relationship, and there was kindness and caring on the part of both of them. And the family of the newly emerging lesbian was amazing. Even the sex scenes were filled with kindness and compassion, as well as passion - and humor as well.
All in all, I found this story to be well-written and emotionally engaging. It's a gem.
June 6, 2022
Pride 101
Lee sets the right tone for Pride Month with this feel-good story featuring newly out lesbian Ashton and her exuberantly proud (sometimes embarrassingly so) family. When Ashton nervously tells her Mom, Dad, older sister and younger brother that she’s a lesbian, each reacts with the equivalent of “duh,” and they all agree to a four-weekend tour of Pride festivals. To Ashton’s great fortune, in the vendor area of their first event, she meets artist Dakota, who soon becomes a great festival sidekick and first girlfriend.
Lee sets the right tone for Pride Month with this feel-good story featuring newly out lesbian Ashton and her exuberantly proud (sometimes embarrassingly so) family. When Ashton nervously tells her Mom, Dad, older sister and younger brother that she’s a lesbian, each reacts with the equivalent of “duh,” and they all agree to a four-weekend tour of Pride festivals. To Ashton’s great fortune, in the vendor area of their first event, she meets artist Dakota, who soon becomes a great festival sidekick and first girlfriend.
June 16, 2022
Late Bloomer
At twenty-two, Ashton finally comes out to her family whose response was “We know.” Then her father, mother, sister and brothers decide they need to celebrate by doing Pride events every weekend during the month. At the first, she meets Dakota, a lesbian artist, who paints marvellous nudes and landscapes. Dakota becomes part of the celebration and they slowly become entranced with each other. A tender romance about finding your real place and your true love. Great series for a very worthy cause.
At twenty-two, Ashton finally comes out to her family whose response was “We know.” Then her father, mother, sister and brothers decide they need to celebrate by doing Pride events every weekend during the month. At the first, she meets Dakota, a lesbian artist, who paints marvellous nudes and landscapes. Dakota becomes part of the celebration and they slowly become entranced with each other. A tender romance about finding your real place and your true love. Great series for a very worthy cause.
June 30, 2022
A Family Celebration Of Pride, Sweet!
Erica Lee you can do no wrong. You have a way of saying truths and twisting them in a story of pride and appreciation. The nod to “Live Like Willow” pride was such a sweet reminder of what I still think is your best storytelling book. I am sure you had more than enough fans to sit up in their seats if you were going to reveal how Willow died. Tough one! This story was so sweet, but with a sense of innocence and family love and truths and definitely Pride! Excellent!
Erica Lee you can do no wrong. You have a way of saying truths and twisting them in a story of pride and appreciation. The nod to “Live Like Willow” pride was such a sweet reminder of what I still think is your best storytelling book. I am sure you had more than enough fans to sit up in their seats if you were going to reveal how Willow died. Tough one! This story was so sweet, but with a sense of innocence and family love and truths and definitely Pride! Excellent!
December 10, 2023
4 stars. Besides the family having absolutely NO boundaries surrounding Ashton’s sex life (fucking ewww!) this was good! I liked Ashton a lot and how she came into her own by the end. Her family was supportive which was beautiful to see minus the no boundaries thing and the romance with Dakota was so sweet. Dakota and Ashton had great chemistry and I liked that Dakota really helped Ashton come out of her shell and be more comfortable with herself. It was lovely. I liked this a lot. It was short and sweet.
May 2, 2025
Fairy tales
I’ve finally figured out after over one hundred sapphic/lesbian romances that these are fairy tales. These fairy tales wouldn’t have been so available not that long ago but now we can enjoy and treasure them to our hearts content. The practical side says love at first glance isn’t realistic but our,my, romantic side wishes it would happen. The entire I heart pride collection, chapter 6, has been fun and enjoyable.
Sometimes reality rears its ugly head and having an uplifting story like this to escape to can be a life preserver
I’ve finally figured out after over one hundred sapphic/lesbian romances that these are fairy tales. These fairy tales wouldn’t have been so available not that long ago but now we can enjoy and treasure them to our hearts content. The practical side says love at first glance isn’t realistic but our,my, romantic side wishes it would happen. The entire I heart pride collection, chapter 6, has been fun and enjoyable.
Sometimes reality rears its ugly head and having an uplifting story like this to escape to can be a life preserver
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