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Never Has She Ever: A Carlsbad Village Lesbian Romance
Jenna Nettles is 18-years-old and just starting out on the adventure called “adulthood.”
There is a lot she hasn’t done yet in life.
Especially one very significant thing…
Stephanie Randolph is 21-years-old and has been adulting for a few years now.
There is also a lot she hasn’t done yet in life.
Although, she has done that one significant thing…
Both of these young women are close friends, and both are busy taking demanding courses at San Diego State University.
When Stephanie “rescues” Jenna from a hilarious night of poor judgement, it starts them on a course in which they will both become even closer.
And for Jenna, it could lead to finally getting to experience things she’s only read about…
“Never Has She Ever” is the latest entry in Sabrina Kane’s popular Carlsbad Village Lesbian Romance Series!
It follows the romantic journey of two more young Carlsbad women, one of whom is about to discover for the first time just how delightful staying home can be.
Filled with the trademark Sabrina Kane humor and lots of steamy and sexy scenes, this lesbian romance will delight you with fun characters, zero-angst, and a guaranteed HEA.
There is a lot she hasn’t done yet in life.
Especially one very significant thing…
Stephanie Randolph is 21-years-old and has been adulting for a few years now.
There is also a lot she hasn’t done yet in life.
Although, she has done that one significant thing…
Both of these young women are close friends, and both are busy taking demanding courses at San Diego State University.
When Stephanie “rescues” Jenna from a hilarious night of poor judgement, it starts them on a course in which they will both become even closer.
And for Jenna, it could lead to finally getting to experience things she’s only read about…
“Never Has She Ever” is the latest entry in Sabrina Kane’s popular Carlsbad Village Lesbian Romance Series!
It follows the romantic journey of two more young Carlsbad women, one of whom is about to discover for the first time just how delightful staying home can be.
Filled with the trademark Sabrina Kane humor and lots of steamy and sexy scenes, this lesbian romance will delight you with fun characters, zero-angst, and a guaranteed HEA.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 13, 2022
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November 1, 2025
The 10th book in the series and it definitely did not disappoint 🤩. I was so looking forward to starting this, I’d already re read the rest of the series to prepare (which still gave me the same feels as the first time)
The best, feel good sexy romance series ever IMO
The epilogue at the end 🥰
The best, feel good sexy romance series ever IMO
The epilogue at the end 🥰
December 17, 2024
First! This beautiful story is on my TBR shelves! Why???? I should have read it earlier! As with all the Carlsbad Village books, the steam is plentiful! I love Jenna and Stephanie! So HOT! 5 stars!
May 13, 2025
**Sadly, some startling revelations came out today about the author that I can’t support. please read more about it and make up your own opinion about maybe reading the book. ** https://jae-fiction.com/another-catfi...
August 16, 2022
I’ve been following this series of Sabrina Kane but I just started reading F/F a few months ago so I’m late and behind.
This story follows the youngest members (so far) of the series and I was aware that it wouldn’t be easy considering that all previous stories were of women between their late twenties/mid thirties.
To sell a “forever together” in this book (as the previous books) was going to be more complicated because of main characters ages, they are 18 and 21 so in order to give us a “happily ever after” we were given a “14 years old later epilogue”, for me that was new but yet again, I’ve only read a couple of books in this series. If so, I would like to know what Becca and Krissy are doing, Charlotte, Grace, Rachael and Ainsley.. Just saying, lol!
The MCs mentioned, several times, that they considered that all they were doing was getting laid and were worried that they barely did anything else because of this for me it was tricky to get really involved because of the lack of emotional interaction.
Could the author make this couple to last forever without the epilogue included since they were so young? Mmmm maybe. Was it going to fulfill the readers? Probably not. Was it gonna be credible? Again, mmm not necessarily.
I did enjoy the story, it was cute, nice, and hopeful.
P.S.: I’m 5’7 and in my circle I’m considered tall.. I feel so small reading these series.
This story follows the youngest members (so far) of the series and I was aware that it wouldn’t be easy considering that all previous stories were of women between their late twenties/mid thirties.
To sell a “forever together” in this book (as the previous books) was going to be more complicated because of main characters ages, they are 18 and 21 so in order to give us a “happily ever after” we were given a “14 years old later epilogue”, for me that was new but yet again, I’ve only read a couple of books in this series. If so, I would like to know what Becca and Krissy are doing, Charlotte, Grace, Rachael and Ainsley.. Just saying, lol!
The MCs mentioned, several times, that they considered that all they were doing was getting laid and were worried that they barely did anything else because of this for me it was tricky to get really involved because of the lack of emotional interaction.
Could the author make this couple to last forever without the epilogue included since they were so young? Mmmm maybe. Was it going to fulfill the readers? Probably not. Was it gonna be credible? Again, mmm not necessarily.
I did enjoy the story, it was cute, nice, and hopeful.
P.S.: I’m 5’7 and in my circle I’m considered tall.. I feel so small reading these series.
September 7, 2022
When I first heard that it was going to be Jenna’s story this time, I thought, isn’t it too early for it to be her turn? But of course, I was wrong! I loved Jenna from the last book, but I can’t begin to explain how much I loved getting to know her on a deeper (and I mean deeper. 😉 ) level this time. She's fantastic! She was mature for her age, intelligent, humorous, and, like many Carlsbad women, beautiful and tall. Is everyone really that tall in SoCal? 5'3" is small, really?? 😂 Stephanie is just as amazing, and they really are perfect for one another. She's the kind of person that I hope I was with when I was 18. I love that they’re both focused young women and very goal-oriented.
Given that they were so young when they got together, I started to wonder about what would happen to them as time went on in the last few chapters. As a result, I was both happy and a little heartbroken when I got to it. I kind of felt guilty doubting Sabrina’s ability to really get what the reader needs from a story, but of course, she knows and she delivered and I'm never doubting her ever again!
Although Book 10 is just as humorous, steamy, and heartwarming as the others, the post-epilogue really made the difference this time. It actually caused me to tear up a little, and It was just so very sweet! It was undoubtedly the most satisfying ending. Once more, excellent work! And as per usual, I'm looking forward to the next! 😊
Given that they were so young when they got together, I started to wonder about what would happen to them as time went on in the last few chapters. As a result, I was both happy and a little heartbroken when I got to it. I kind of felt guilty doubting Sabrina’s ability to really get what the reader needs from a story, but of course, she knows and she delivered and I'm never doubting her ever again!
Although Book 10 is just as humorous, steamy, and heartwarming as the others, the post-epilogue really made the difference this time. It actually caused me to tear up a little, and It was just so very sweet! It was undoubtedly the most satisfying ending. Once more, excellent work! And as per usual, I'm looking forward to the next! 😊
March 27, 2023
Thoughts...
Firstly, it was hot, naturally.
Secondly, as with some of Kane's books, this one didn't have much of a story to sink your teeth into.
Thirdly, for a couple of young college women who aren't *that* rich they sure seem to have an impressive disposal income. Even when considering any help from the 'rents.
Lastly, you can be femme and still open jars, kill or capture spiders and build flatpack furniture. Dear god.
PS: I was going to rate this 3 stars but I was impressed with the ending, it was nice.
Firstly, it was hot, naturally.
Secondly, as with some of Kane's books, this one didn't have much of a story to sink your teeth into.
Thirdly, for a couple of young college women who aren't *that* rich they sure seem to have an impressive disposal income. Even when considering any help from the 'rents.
Lastly, you can be femme and still open jars, kill or capture spiders and build flatpack furniture. Dear god.
PS: I was going to rate this 3 stars but I was impressed with the ending, it was nice.
February 20, 2024
Young Love ❤️
Loved it, of course! Stephanie and Jenna were young and in love, and it was nice to see how they handled their relationship in the beginning. OK, the ending in this one was different, but it had to happen this way! Got into the feels there at the end.
Loved it, of course! Stephanie and Jenna were young and in love, and it was nice to see how they handled their relationship in the beginning. OK, the ending in this one was different, but it had to happen this way! Got into the feels there at the end.
November 29, 2023
Never Has She Ever
Sabrina Kane writes steamy, sexy, low angst. This one was well done, with a realism that could be expected. I look forward to the rest of the series.
Sabrina Kane writes steamy, sexy, low angst. This one was well done, with a realism that could be expected. I look forward to the rest of the series.
January 4, 2025
With the amount of times the word "Jesus Christ" was mentioned, this could easily pass as a Christian book.
October 2, 2022
Good book, quick read
So, I liked this book. Fun, young...then unrealistic. All the lesbians in the book are ridiculously hot! I mean my friends aren't bad, but I'm not mystified & moist when they look my way. And, the sex, once it starts, constant, often, no other real meat there. I mean I get it, if you're looking for angst...it doesn't live here. For the genre, this is a good book. The only qualm that knocked it one star down was the sex imagery. Some of it..like the onomatopoeia used for sex sounds were written in such a way that either those orgasms were so fire the ladies turned into mummies OR perhaps I have a poor grasp of what some of those stringed consonants sound like....lol.
Should you read this book? Yes
Is there erotica in it? Yes
Is there a HEA...yep
Is this realistic? Sure especially to the extent that 20 year Olds screw like rabbits
So, I liked this book. Fun, young...then unrealistic. All the lesbians in the book are ridiculously hot! I mean my friends aren't bad, but I'm not mystified & moist when they look my way. And, the sex, once it starts, constant, often, no other real meat there. I mean I get it, if you're looking for angst...it doesn't live here. For the genre, this is a good book. The only qualm that knocked it one star down was the sex imagery. Some of it..like the onomatopoeia used for sex sounds were written in such a way that either those orgasms were so fire the ladies turned into mummies OR perhaps I have a poor grasp of what some of those stringed consonants sound like....lol.
Should you read this book? Yes
Is there erotica in it? Yes
Is there a HEA...yep
Is this realistic? Sure especially to the extent that 20 year Olds screw like rabbits
August 15, 2022
I love this series.
I loved this book....the second epilog was the greatest. Made for such a happy ending. All these books in this series were my favorites to read. I couldn't wait for the latest to come out and read it in one day.
I loved this book....the second epilog was the greatest. Made for such a happy ending. All these books in this series were my favorites to read. I couldn't wait for the latest to come out and read it in one day.
September 14, 2022
unexpected turn! i love it! 💙
Another great story from Sabrina Kane.
I wasn’t expecting the end especially the epilogue. My favourite part was the epilogue. The reality I didn’t expect.
You’ll be looking back at your teenage life 😂😂
This is a must read!
💙💙💙💙
Another great story from Sabrina Kane.
I wasn’t expecting the end especially the epilogue. My favourite part was the epilogue. The reality I didn’t expect.
You’ll be looking back at your teenage life 😂😂
This is a must read!
💙💙💙💙
June 21, 2024
Just Keeps Getting Better!
Sabrina Kane’s Carlsbad Series just keeps getting better! This is the 10th book in the series and it’s sooooo good! I loved Steph and Jenna’s chemistry and the Post-Epilogue was perfection!
Sabrina Kane’s Carlsbad Series just keeps getting better! This is the 10th book in the series and it’s sooooo good! I loved Steph and Jenna’s chemistry and the Post-Epilogue was perfection!
August 17, 2022
Erotic
November 29, 2022
seeet
Young love that blossoms through time. A sweet and endearing story of two women, living through life only to find themselves in each other’s orbit, for a HEA.
Young love that blossoms through time. A sweet and endearing story of two women, living through life only to find themselves in each other’s orbit, for a HEA.
April 1, 2023
My heart
This was a great read, A LOT of steamy sexy time. It definitely didn’t end like I thought it would but I’m glad it did.
This was a great read, A LOT of steamy sexy time. It definitely didn’t end like I thought it would but I’m glad it did.
May 4, 2023
This is one of my favorite books from Carslbad Village series so far! I adore the humor, the pining, and the dynamics between Jenna and Stephanie. They seem so relatable to me.
December 3, 2023
I love the creation of this whole little world. It's great to see old favorite characters in this book.
August 27, 2022
This is a Sabrina Kane book so I can dispense with telling you that the characters are uber well developed, that it's steamy as a coal powered locomotive and that all the women are stunning amazonian volleyball players... you already know that. I can also dispense with telling you it's amazing... you already know that too. This woman has never yet written a bad book and this doesn't even feature among the less-amazing amazing ones.
We met Jenna in the previous book, she was a mature but still developing barely adult side foil to her aunt Grace. Well, in the couple of years since, she's matured and developed to the point that she now knows what she wants in life... and it appears in the form of another stunning (sigh... typical) redhead called Stephanie who she (somewhat immaturely) drunk calls for help.
There's something special about this book due to Jenna's age - it means Kane is mapping out, not just a steamy relationship here but also a steamy awakening. She does this with her usual confidence and aplomb - of course.
The story develops with Sabrina's usual low-angst relationship commitment but still lacks no interest for it.
The ending is super special and, I happen to know, something Sabrina added as an extra special treat but it complements the whole theme of the book with such class.
The only problem for me is that I need MORE, far MORE of Jenna and Stephanie. There's no way that one book is enough of their cuteness... until the next instalment of Carlsbad women where I'm sure I'll find a new favourite!
There's no way you can miss out on reading this - do read the rest of the series first, though it won't be the end of the world to read standalone.
We met Jenna in the previous book, she was a mature but still developing barely adult side foil to her aunt Grace. Well, in the couple of years since, she's matured and developed to the point that she now knows what she wants in life... and it appears in the form of another stunning (sigh... typical) redhead called Stephanie who she (somewhat immaturely) drunk calls for help.
There's something special about this book due to Jenna's age - it means Kane is mapping out, not just a steamy relationship here but also a steamy awakening. She does this with her usual confidence and aplomb - of course.
The story develops with Sabrina's usual low-angst relationship commitment but still lacks no interest for it.
The ending is super special and, I happen to know, something Sabrina added as an extra special treat but it complements the whole theme of the book with such class.
The only problem for me is that I need MORE, far MORE of Jenna and Stephanie. There's no way that one book is enough of their cuteness... until the next instalment of Carlsbad women where I'm sure I'll find a new favourite!
There's no way you can miss out on reading this - do read the rest of the series first, though it won't be the end of the world to read standalone.
March 27, 2023
So, pretty standard style of format and opening for a story. I did like it despite that somewhat predictable opener.
Sabrina Kane, she really does try different styles of storytelling and I applaud her for that.
I can tell she really tries to be creative with this series in this fictional Carlsbad Romance world, but as a writer I know how tough it can be to be really creative in this kind of world that we're trying to build and build characters into more.
I will say, the steamy scenes, they were well done.
And yet it was kinda hard to take a breather from one to the next. Now, I was a horny teen guy (for the most part), so I kinda remember what it was like for me back then too and remember all the new feelings everyone feels when they have their firsts. First kiss, first love, first dance, first real love, and first real 'time'. So, that is actually pretty true to life with teens (especially older teens).
So, yeah, I enjoyed it, despite my inability to breath because of all the spicy scenes. and I will say that the large time jump, like with some other reviewers, I really didn't like that. I thought she could've just had them go forward to the end of like Steph's senior year in college, MAYBE to her getting her master's degree and then the aftermath of that could've still shown us readers that, "Hey, we're still really close. We've gone through a lot of crap together and we have still made it out the other side, and on top of the world too."
So, that was also a little annoying.
Sabrina Kane, she really does try different styles of storytelling and I applaud her for that.
I can tell she really tries to be creative with this series in this fictional Carlsbad Romance world, but as a writer I know how tough it can be to be really creative in this kind of world that we're trying to build and build characters into more.
I will say, the steamy scenes, they were well done.
And yet it was kinda hard to take a breather from one to the next. Now, I was a horny teen guy (for the most part), so I kinda remember what it was like for me back then too and remember all the new feelings everyone feels when they have their firsts. First kiss, first love, first dance, first real love, and first real 'time'. So, that is actually pretty true to life with teens (especially older teens).
So, yeah, I enjoyed it, despite my inability to breath because of all the spicy scenes. and I will say that the large time jump, like with some other reviewers, I really didn't like that. I thought she could've just had them go forward to the end of like Steph's senior year in college, MAYBE to her getting her master's degree and then the aftermath of that could've still shown us readers that, "Hey, we're still really close. We've gone through a lot of crap together and we have still made it out the other side, and on top of the world too."
So, that was also a little annoying.
August 19, 2022
“‘If you admit you were jealous, I’ll admit something back,’ she stated. Jenna’s heart started thudding. Trying to control her breathing, she asked, ‘What will you admit?’ Stephanie shook her head. ‘Admit you were jealous,’ she said. Jenna breathed in deeply and then let it out with a sigh.”
Heroine: 18 year old Jenna Nettles
Heroine: 21 year old Stephanie Randolph
I was not expecting that epilogue but I kind of loved it. Like seriously. It was real and made complete sense.
Cliffhanger – no (book #10 in series)
POV - Jenna & Stephanie
Heroine: 18 year old Jenna Nettles
Heroine: 21 year old Stephanie Randolph
I was not expecting that epilogue but I kind of loved it. Like seriously. It was real and made complete sense.
Cliffhanger – no (book #10 in series)
POV - Jenna & Stephanie
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May 13, 2025Another catfishing author in the sapphic book community.
Another author pulling an Adam Gaffen, which was only a couple years ago.
Fucking ridiculous. And this is why I have author issues man not a lesbian and pretended to be a lesbian author shelves.
BROS – get a life.
Added to my Permanent DNR Authors shelf.
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Another author pulling an Adam Gaffen, which was only a couple years ago.
Fucking ridiculous. And this is why I have author issues man not a lesbian and pretended to be a lesbian author shelves.
BROS – get a life.
Added to my Permanent DNR Authors shelf.
You can read more about "Sabrina Kane" with receipts here.
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