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All the Wrong Places at Bay Windows
All the Wrong Places / ReviewsKarin Kallmaker heats up the lesbian romance genre......
Paperback Romance at the Lesbrary
Paperback Romance / ReviewsGood things to say about staying true to yourself......
The Dawning at Midwest Review of Books
Dawning / ReviewsAn enduring intensity from first page to last....
Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Reading Room
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsA delightful, gentle tale of an unexpected connection......
Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Review
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsWhat a lovely story. I’ll be reading this one again next year....
Reader Comments about Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers / ReviewsA romance built around a real world and real people....
Reader Comments about Maybe Next Time
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsA romance that reads like saga, is structured like a mystery, and is written with an ear for music....
Love by the Numbers at Romance Novels for Feminists
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsBalance between intellectual and emotional pleasures......
Maybe Next Time at Midwest Review of Books
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsCompelling story of redemption, healing and surviving....
In Deep Waters Volume 1 – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / AwardsIn Deep Waters Volume 1: Cruising the Seas Winner of 2007 Favorite Erotica Book as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards. Co-authored with Radclyffe....
The Kiss that Counted Review by Konnys Lesbenseiten
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsDem neuen Buch der „Queen of Lesbian Romance“ für gemütlich-gemütvolle Stunden......
Comfort and Joy at Dear Author
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsThe growing attraction and feelings the women experience are delicately delineated with a fine touch......
Touchwood and Watermark at Bay Area Reporter
Touchwood / Watermark / ReviewsA wonderfully written, wonderfully entertaining novel....
Reader Comments about 18th and Castro / 16 Shades of Lesbian Love
18th and Castro / ReviewsPassionate, romantic, funny, emotional sweet, sad, and best of all - well written....
Roller Coaster – Goldie Finalist
Roller Coaster / AwardsRoller Coaster Finalist at the 2012 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards for Lesbian Romance....
Reader Comments about Substitute for Love
Substitute for Love / ReviewsA terrific novel to add to your book shelf....
Night Vision – Top Five of the Year at BAR
Night Vision / ReviewsBibliophile's Bounty! Night Vision Top Five of the Year!...
Jean Stewart Reviews Seeds of Fire
Seeds of Fire / ReviewsA gem of a read, a gift to all voracious readers from a splendidly gifted imagination....
18th and Castro at Family and Friends
18th and Castro / ReviewsTakes the reader on an erotic journey......
La Belle Eprise Critique – Universe-L
Finders Keepers / ReviewsAutant le dire tout de suite, j’ai adoré ce livre que j’ai dévoré en quelques heures ce week-end....
18th and Castro – Lammy Finalist
18th and Castro / Awards18th and Castro Finalist for the 2006 Lambda Literary Awards: Best LGBT Erotica....
My Lady Lipstick at Lambda Literary Review
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsMy Lady Lipstick has a well-written plot with innovative character drama and a love story that doesn’t disappoint. The romance sparkles, the characters are enchanting...
California Assembly Certificate of Recognition
EPHEMERA / Other Cool StuffAssemblyman Mark Leno commends, "your dedication to enriching our lives with your use of the written word, broadening LGBT awareness, and being an inspiration..."...
Reader Comments about Sleight of Hand
Sleight of Hand / ReviewsThe emotions and powers at work raised the hair on the back of my neck at times!...
Love by the Numbers at the Lambda Literary Review
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsJust the right amount of tension to make the nerve endings buzz....
Reader Comments about “A Fish Out of Water”
Fish Out of Water / Reviews...A silly, crazy, hot rehash of an originally very depressing fairytale......
Anna Furtado reviews Warming Trend
Warming Trend / ReviewsThe broken relationship between Eve and Ani will have the reader on tenterhooks until the end....
Just Like That at Golden Threads
Just Like That / Reviews“…Sparks have been created and things happen that were definitely not planned. A sweet romance for a rainy afternoon.” – Golden Threads...
Finders Keepers at Books to Watch Out For
Finders Keepers / ReviewsStrong character portraits, interesting and informative plots, and engaging storytelling....
Stepping Stone at Just About Write
Stepping Stone / ReviewsA sheer pleasure and joy to read.... An exceptionally strong and convincing story....
Sugar at Wishing Well
Sugar / ReviewsThis cute novel held me enthralled wondering who cake designer Sugar Sorenson would end up with......
L-Word.de reviews Tanz auf dem Eis
Warming Trend / ReviewsDie Happy-End-Garantin schafft es spielend, mit Hilfe von Freundschaft...
Sleight of Hand at Lambda Book Report
Sleight of Hand / ReviewsComplicated plot elements are handled beautifully......
Above Temptation – Lammy Finalist
Above Temptation / AwardsAbove Temptation Finalist for the 2010 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....
Reader Comments about Warming Trend
Warming Trend / ReviewsKallmaker's ability to make ice into something so exquisite and beautiful is testimony to her well-honed craft....
In Deep Waters 1 at Diva Magazine
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / ReviewsKallmaker and Radclyffe come together to pen these hot short stories... A perfect bedtime read!...
My Lady Lipstick at The Lesbian Review
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsBoth characters are expertly drawn and easy to love. I appreciated that Kallmaker made one a wonderfully complex and relatable butch....
Embrace in Motion at MegaScene
Embrace in Motion / ReviewsCharacters that engage the interest of the reader....
Lesbicanarias Review of Inolvidable
Unforgettable / ReviewsLa diversión radica precisamente en los giros de tuerca que se van descubriendo por el camino......
Watermark at Lambda Book Report
Watermark / ReviewsThe young, hot-headed Teresa and the tormented Rayann pull us in immediately......
18th and Castro – Goldie Winner!
18th and Castro / Awards18th and Castro Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Erotica at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2007 Awards Ceremony....
Bell, Book and Dyke at Golden Threads
Unbeliever / Reviews“Some magic both in and out of relationships, some amusing twists on both magic and Druidism, and totally enjoyable for those who have a more esoteric bent. Great fun to read!” – Golden Threads...
Substitute for Love at Bay Area Reporter
Substitute for Love / ReviewsSubstitute for Love may just be the best Kallmaker I've read in a long time, and given her extraordinary talent, that's saying something....
Night Vision at the Bay Area Reporter
Night Vision / ReviewsNight Vision is funny, suspenseful, and romantic - a real pleasure to read and recommend....
Unforgettable at the Lesbian Review of Books
Unforgettable / ReviewsThe kind of indestructible and talented woman we all dream we could be - much like Molly Bolt in Rubyfruit Jungle....
Castle Wrath at The Lesbian Review
Castle Wrath / ReviewsCastle Wrath is the fun, erotic horror lesbian rewrite of Northanger Abbey that we never knew we needed.
All the Wrong Places – Lammy Finalist
All the Wrong Places / AwardsAll the Wrong Places Finalist in two categories for the 2005 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance and Best LGBT Erotica....
Kiss that Counted – Lammy Winner!
Kiss That Counted / AwardsThe Kiss that Counted Winner of the 2008 Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance....
Roller Coaster at the Lesbian Review
Roller Coaster / ReviewsI had that complete happy sigh that comes after reading an excellent romance......
Reader Comments about The Dawning
Dawning / ReviewsBeing a descendant of First Generation Americans, I am impressed by this attention to detail....
Just Like That at The Lesbian Review
Just Like That / ReviewsThe best kind of romance. It has lesbians, just enough angst and a delightful wit and writing style....
10 Quick and Easy Salads at the Lesbian Review
10 Quick and Easy Salads+2 / ReviewsOne of my favourites! Charming and wonderfully written....
In Deep Waters Volume 1 – Goldie Winner!
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / AwardsIn Deep Waters Volume 1: Cruising the Seas Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Erotica at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2008 Awards Ceremony. Co-authored with Radclyffe....
Reader Comments about Love by the Numbers
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsA bonus: fun use of exotic locales. Well done, brain-engaging romance....
Sugar – Goldie Winner!
Sugar / AwardsSugar Winner for Best Lesbian Romance “Goldie” at the Golden Crown Literary Society 2005 awards ceremony....
Reader Comments about Just Like That
Just Like That / ReviewsIt wasn't that long ago I thought romance novels had nothing to offer a sophisticated reader. I was wrong......
Substitute for Love – Lammy Finalist
Substitute for Love / AwardsSubstitute for Love Finalist for a 2001 Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Romance. This was the first year that a category for Romance was included by the LLF....
Reader Comments about Comfort and Joy
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsWarm, fun and real characters. The intimacy is likewise real. The humor is my favorite part....
All the Wrong Places – Goldie Finalist
All the Wrong Places / AwardsAll the Wrong Places Finalist at the 2006 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....
Jean Stewart reviews Sleight of Hand
Sleight of Hand / ReviewsA cohesive, tightly-knit and dynamic tale!...
Reader Comments about “Do Overs Plus Two More”
Do Overs + 2 / ReviewsAn excellent writer, with lots of experience, and it shows....
My Lady Lipstick at Lesbian Reading Room
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsThe whole is a perfectly wrapped bundle of enjoyment for anyone who likes a good romance....
Captain of Industry at Rainbow Reviews
Captain of Industry / ReviewsFor as much as I thought I disliked both women for different reasons, Kallmaker sucked me in with deeper character analysis that left me cheering them both on in the last few chapters....
Maybe Next Time at the Lesbian Review
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsA brilliant book. I loved every moment of it....
Sugar at WomanSpace
Sugar / ReviewsAn upbeat romance that begins with a house fire that threatens a woman's livelihood......
A Fish Out of Water in Bug’s Own Words
Fish Out of Water / ReviewsI was so elated I wanted to celebrate their Happily-Ever-After when I finished reading it! Phew! What a thrilling, intoxicating ride, indeed!...
Reader Comments about Watermark
Watermark / ReviewsBeautiful and unforgettable story of love and hope....
Reader Comments about Embrace in Motion
Embrace in Motion / ReviewsDelightful and thoughtful... A satisfying book....
Reader Comments about Above Temptation
Above Temptation / ReviewsAction-spy-story-mystery with dramatic possibilities and breathtaking plot developments....
Just Like That at Family & Friends
Just Like That / ReviewsA marvelous story of two head-strong women....
Lesbicanarias Review of En Aguas Profundas
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / ReviewsPara mi lo más interesante de el libro es precisamente lo diverso que es....
Sugar at Book Marks
Sugar / ReviewsSugar is a literary snack as delectable as the fabulous desserts created by the Seattle chef....
Frosting on the Cake 2 – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / AwardsFrosting on the Cake 2: Second Helpings Winner of 2010 Favorite Anthology/Story Collection as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards....
Recensione da La siepe di more
Substitute for Love / Reviews...In bilico tra il romantico e della blanda letteratura lesbica....
Painted Moon at the Lesbian Review of Books
Painted Moon / ReviewsPainted Moon is a classic that could very well become the next Curious Wine....
All the Wrong Places at the Lesbian Review
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...Steamy sex, family drama, and all the angst you could hope for with a main character falling for her straight best friend....
Finders Keepers at The Lesbian Review
Finders Keepers / ReviewsFinders Keepers is a rare gem that should be treasured and revisited regularly.
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 at Lambda Book Report
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / Reviews“I started with And Now a Word…or Two, and ate the whole thing, buttercream rose and all, savoring every bite.” – Carol Rosenfeld for Lambda Book Report...
Reader Comments about Frosting on the Cake 1
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / ReviewsThis one's a mouth-watering delight....
Reader Comments about One Degree of Separation
One Degree of Separation / ReviewsThis book was like a fantasy come to life. All my life I have had the hots for librarians....
Captain of Industry at the Lesbian Reading Room
Captain of Industry / ReviewsExtremely well written in classic Kallmaker style, with a great supporting cast of friends and colleagues and a fascinating exploration on the social scene these women inhabit......
Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Review
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsThe dialogue, particularly in conversations between Milla and Tyna, works so well, capturing the first blush of attraction....
Night Vision at Mystery Buff Magazine
Night Vision / ReviewsThe premise for the story is interesting and imaginative... Refreshing!...
18th and Castro at In the Know
18th and Castro / ReviewsMasterful storytelling that doesn’t get in the way of generating incredible heat....
Sugar at Lambda Book Report
Sugar / Reviews...Cake layers, ganache, and fondant - the detailed descriptions of baked goods had me ready to bike immediately to the local café for a triple-chocolate-chip cookie....
Reader Comments about The Kiss that Counted
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsThe perfect mix of angst and comfort....
Wild Things at On Our Own
Wild Things / ReviewsA tale of romance, with just enough hot sex to keep it interesting....
Captain of Industry at the Lesbian Review
Captain of Industry / ReviewsI expect a lot from Kallmaker and she delivered a good romance with interesting characters and a plot line that left me mulling it over for days....
Tall in the Saddle – Goldie Finalist
Cowboys and Kisses / AwardsTall in the Saddle: New Exploits of Western Lesbians This collection of four novellas was a finalist at the 2008 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards for Lesbian Erotica. The book contains “Cowboys and Kisses” as well as...
Reader Comments about Wild Things
Wild Things / ReviewsI love that both these women are smart, and it shows......
Once Upon a Dyke – Lammy Finalist
Fish Out of Water / AwardsOnce Upon a Dyke: New Exploits of Fairy Tale Lesbians This collection of four novellas was a finalist at the 2004 Lambda Literary Awards for LGBT Fantasy. The book contains “Fish Out of Water” as well as novellas by Barbara...
Pas de Trois at Just About Write
Pas de Trois / ReviewsThis tale of love lost and love found makes you cry and laugh at the same time....
Just Like That – Lammy Finalist
Just Like That / AwardsJust Like That Finalist for the 2005 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....
All the Wrong Places at Lambda Book Report
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...It’s hot; it’s imaginative; and the bonus is that it’s well-written and well, entertaining....
The Kiss that Counted at Just About Write
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsA gripping story that will delight Kallmaker fans!...
Seeds of Fire – Lammy Finalist
Seeds of Fire / AwardsSeeds of Fire Finalist for a 2002 Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Fantasy....
Warming Trend at Just About Write
Warming Trend / ReviewsA diabolical plot and how two friends, Lisa and Tan, work with Ani and Eve to clear Ani's name....
“Butch,” “Salt,” and “Steam” at the Lesbian Reading Room
Butch Across the Hall / Ice and Fire / Salt - A Story / Steam Across the Hall / ReviewsExquisite writing, extremely fiery sex, great characterisation despite the length and a totally enjoyable read....
Reader Comments about Sugar
Sugar / ReviewsThe dialogue is probably the best I have read by this author and she excels at snappy dialogue....
Frosting on the Cake 2 – Goldie Winner!
Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / AwardsFrosting on the Cake 2: Second Helpings Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Short Stories at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2011 Awards Ceremony....
All the Wrong Places at Loving Venus – Loving Mars
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...Halfway through I’m really dying for two people to get together......
18th and Castro at Lambda Book Report
18th and Castro / ReviewsA fun and sexy read to put you (or someone else) in the mood!...
Reader Comments about In Deep Waters 2
In Deep Waters Volume 2 / ReviewsDon't read in public unless you just don't give a damn....
Reader Comments about Unforgettable
Unforgettable / ReviewsThis story has twists and yet is so believable. Kallmaker knows how to keep your interest. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!...
Reader Comments about In Deep Waters 1
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / ReviewsThese stories are great as stand alone and as surprise returns of characters I had read before....
Libera Me – Critique Monchoix.net
Wild Things / Reviews...Tous ces ingrédients mis ensemble en font un livre qui se lit facilement, et qui, encore une fois, fait rêver....
Unforgettable at Cliterati Blog
Unforgettable / ReviewsIt’s clear this is a relationship each of them is going to integrate into her real life… A fun, relaxing, sexy story....
Reader Comments about Roller Coaster
Roller Coaster / ReviewsI couldn't wait to see what happened & would wake up during the night to read more....
Alice B Readers Lifetime Achievement Medal
AwardsIt simply reads “In Appreciation” The Alice B. Award for Lifetime Achievement comes from a group of dedicated readers in Arizona who every year name veteran writers and debut authors as Medalists and Lavender Award...
Love by the Numbers – Lammy Finalist
Love by the Numbers / AwardsLove by the Numbers Finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....
One Degree of Separation at Midwest Review of Books
One Degree of Separation / Reviews...Filled with humor, lust, and lots of intelligent, interesting dykes....
Finders Keepers at Just About Write
Finders Keepers / ReviewsThe icing on the permissible small sliver of cake is the sexy and truly romantic love story....
Painted Moon at the Midwest Review of Books
Painted Moon / ReviewsInteresting characters, wry wit and steamy love scenes....
Stepping Stone – Lammy Finalist
Stepping Stone / AwardsStepping Stone Finalist for a 2009 Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Romance....
Reader Comments about Stepping Stone
Stepping Stone / ReviewsGreat read. I just want to keep reading. I would love a sequel....
Kiss that Counted – Ann Bannon Popular Choice Winner!
Kiss That Counted / AwardsThe Kiss that Counted Winner of a Golden Crown Literary Society Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2009 awards ceremony. This award is voted on by the Society’s membership in an annual poll....
Love by the Numbers at Dear Author
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsI like to see a couple fall in love outside of the bedroom......
Trailblazer – Golden Crown Literary Society
Awards2011 Trailblazer Award from the Golden Crown Literary Society Previous Trailblazers include Ann Bannon, Sarah Aldridge, Jane Rule, Katherine V. Forrest, Lee Lynch and Ellen Hart. The Trailblazer Award is given to a lesbian writer for...
Reader Comments about Cowboys and Kisses
Cowboys and Kisses / Reviews“Karin Kallmaker managed to break my heart with her story Cowboys and Kisses about a frontier whore.” Constant...
18th and Castro at In News Weekly
18th and Castro / ReviewsA cast of characters who buzz in and out of each other's lives......
Unforgettable at MegaScene
Unforgettable / ReviewsIf you're looking for a great book with which to curl up, find Unforgettable.
Captain of Industry at Lambda Literary Review
Captain of Industry / ReviewsCaptain of Industry is subtle and engaging, a Kallmaker love story with the kind of angst to which we can probably all relate.
Above Temptation – Goldie Winner!
Above Temptation / AwardsAbove Temptation Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romance at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2011 Awards Ceremony....
Sugar at MegaScene
Sugar / ReviewsA light, frothy story that is just possibly as light as the cakes made by the main character....
Stonewall Library and Archives Distinguished Author Series
EPHEMERA / Other Cool StuffThe Distinguished Author program brings authors to the Library and Archives located in Fort Lauderdale, to standing room only audiences....
Maybe Next Time – Lammy Winner!
Maybe Next Time / AwardsMaybe Next Time Winner of the 2003 Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance....
Above Temptation – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
Above Temptation / AwardsAbove Temptation Winner of 2010 Favorite Adventure Book as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards....
The Kiss that Counted at Lambda Book Report
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsDeeply moving characters and storytelling....
Just Like That – Goldie Winner!
Just Like That / AwardsJust Like That Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romance at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2006 Awards Ceremony....
Reader Comments about Captain of Industry
Captain of Industry / ReviewsThis was my first Karin Kallmaker book but now I'm hooked......
“If Only They Knew” at the Lesbian Reading Room
If Only They Knew / ReviewsBrilliant and fun and delightfully well done. Made me smile and dream of such a love....
Substitute for Love at the Lesbian Review
Substitute for Love / ReviewsNot only will this book make it onto my Best Karin Kallmaker List but it has also made my Top 10 Lesbian Romances list....
Maybe Next Time at Just About Write
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsA memorable tale... With flawed but likable main characters, an intriguing plot with many surprises, award-winning prose and flawless editing....
Reader Comments about Painted Moon
Painted Moon / Reviews...Well written, romantic and comparable to Curious Wine, which I also loved....
Seeds of Fire at Book Marks
Seeds of Fire / ReviewsAn atmospheric mix of mythical past lives and daunting present-day dangers......
All the Wrong Places at MegaScene
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...A winsome heroine, hot sex, and an interesting plot....
All the Wrong Places at Wishing Well
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...Full of steamy sex and strong emotional realizations...
Finders Keepers – Lammy Finalist
Finders Keepers / AwardsFinders Keepers Finalist for the 2006 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....
18th and Castro – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
18th and Castro / Awards18th and Castro Winner of 2006 Favorite Anthology/Story Collection as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards....
Reader Comments about Night Vision
Night Vision / ReviewsThey prevailed with good old fashioned lesbian camaraderie and intelligence....
Reader Comments about All the Wrong Places
All the Wrong Places / ReviewsTell tale warmth, vulnerability, and charm that are so recognizable of this author....
Just Like That at MegaScene
Just Like That / ReviewsWine buffs, as well as lovers of a good romance, will enjoy this excellent read....
Substitute for Love at Womyn’s Words
Substitute for Love / ReviewsOne of Karin Kallmaker's best and most engrossing books yet!...
Stepping Stone at Dear Author
Stepping Stone / ReviewsThe filmmaking details were fascinating to me... The behind-the-scenes added to the story without getting in the way....
Unforgettable at Journal of Lesbian Studies
Unforgettable / ReviewsThe book’s underlying message is one of lesbian empowerment… Kallmaker’s reign as “queen of lesbian romance” no doubt will continue. – Journal of Lesbian Studies...
In Deep Waters 1 at Curve Magazine
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / ReviewsThis winning combination gives us fantasy, romance and smut throughout....
Reader Comments about “My Lady Lipstick”
My Lady Lipstick / Reviews"A well-written story that I really liked and can easily recommend." - Pin...
In Deep Waters Volume 2 – Lammy Winner!
In Deep Waters Volume 2 / AwardsIn Deep Waters Volume 2: Cruising the Strip Winner of the 2008 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Erotica. Co-authored with Radclyffe....
Unforgettable at Celebrate!
Unforgettable / ReviewsA fascinating and totally believable roller coaster with unexpected complications and intriguing plot twists......
Petits jeux entre amies – Critique Et-alors.net
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...Du monde tout une gamme d'expériences intimes rarement contées avec autant de naturel et de légèreté......
Reader Comments about In Every Port
In Every Port / ReviewsA book where the women are strong and commanding...
Reader Comments about “Unbeliever”
Unbeliever / ReviewsAs close to perfection as I have ever read......
Reader Comments about Touchwood
Touchwood / ReviewsOne of the few books about a older woman with a younger woman. Both sensitive and serious as well as filled with humor....
Bell Book and Dyke – Goldie Finalist
Unbeliever / AwardsBell, Book and Dyke: New Exploits of Magical Lesbians This collection of four novellas was a finalist at the 2006 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards for Lesbian Fantasy. The book contains “Unbeliever” as well as novellas...
Reader Comments about Seeds of Fire
Seeds of Fire / ReviewsA gift to all voracious readers from a splendidly gifted imagination....
Love by the Numbers at the Lesbian Reading Room
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsThis had my dopamine, seratonin and oxytocin levels creeping higher and higher......
Frosting on the Cake at Bookmarks
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / ReviewsShe's more than imaginative, she's cleverly inventive......
Substitute for Love at Book Marks
Substitute for Love / ReviewsThe lesbian hybrid of Joyce Carol Oates and Danielle Steele....
Once Upon a Dyke at Midwest Review of Books
Fish Out of Water / ReviewsRomantic, funny, thoughtful, and hot......
Reader Comments about Making Up for Lost Time
Making Up for Lost Time / ReviewsIt's as delicious as all the recipes included!...
Reader Comments about Karin’s Short Stories
10 Quick and Easy Salads+2 / 18th and Castro / All About Her / Anthologies / Butch Across the Hall / Curve of Her / Do Overs + 2 / Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / Ice and Fire / If Only They Knew / In Deep Waters Volume 1 / In Deep Waters Volume 2 / Lay Lady Lay / Long-Term Lovers Erotica for Couples / Pas de Trois / Reunited / Salt - A Story / Steam Across the Hall / ReviewsShe tells stories that can be read over and over again with characters that linger in your thoughts....
Just Like That at Midwest Book Review
Just Like That / ReviewsA new look at prejudice and a different view of pride all painted with the dark purple of a fruity Shiraz....
Paperback Romance at Bay Area Reporter
Paperback Romance / ReviewsA real gift for characterization and realistically humorous dialogue....
La Belle Eprise Critique – Media-G
Finders Keepers / ReviewsAh ! l'amour... Une histoire qui commence par la fin, pour mieux faire goûter au suspens... Encore de quoi faire rêver les lesbiennes!...
Roller Coaster at the Lesbrary
Roller Coaster / ReviewsKallmaker quietly but effectively sets the stage... Recommended....
Just Like That at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Just Like That / ReviewsIf you’re at all into reinterpretations of classic literature or have been wondering what Karin Kallmaker’s writing is like, I highly recommend Just Like That.
Reader Comments about Car Pool
Car Pool / ReviewsIt was as if she knew me, and created the character of Shay right out of my life....
Night Vision at the Lesbian Review of Books
Night Vision / ReviewsBut where the author really shines is what she does for love....
Painted Moon at Lambda Book Report
Painted Moon / ReviewsA classic Kallmaker romance - as steamy as readers like it to be....
Christabel at MegaScene
Christabel / ReviewsThe perfect read for a dark night, a cozy armchair and a warm fire in the fireplace....
Roller Coaster at C-Spot Reviews
Roller Coaster / ReviewsI enjoyed the dialogue as well as the minor characters in the story....
LJ Maas Memorial Award
AwardsIn Recognition of Mentorship Awarded by the Executive Director of the Golden Crown Literary Society, the LJ Maas Memorial Award was presented as “recognition of your mentorship of young writers and your commitment and dedication...
Unforgettable at Lambda Book Report
Unforgettable / ReviewsThe love scenes sizzle, the stakes are high and the ending is happy....
Libera Me – Critique GayVox
Wild Things / ReviewsLibera me se lit d'une traite et démontre avec bonheur que roman sentimental ne rime pas forcément avec Arlequin.
A Fish Out of Water at The Lesbian Review
Fish Out of Water / ReviewsI couldn’t stop. I couldn’t put it down. It even haunted my dreams and I woke in the middle of the night to just keep reading it. I think Kallmaker put her own kind of spell on me....
Reader Comments about Christabel
Christabel / ReviewsA gothic fantasy novel that features lesbians. I'm so there....
My Lady Lipstick at Curve Magazine
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsKarin Kallmaker...delivers a perfectly plotted and paced contemporary romance. She’s a true master of the craft, and this book is not to be missed....
Reader Comments about Frosting on the Cake 2
Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / ReviewsOne of my favorite things to do after reading a Karin Kallmaker book is to jump over to my Frosting on the Cake....
Kiss that Counted – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!
Kiss That Counted / AwardsThe Kiss that Counted Winner of 2008 Favorite Romance Book as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards....