Reviews and Awards

Not only will this book make it onto my Best Karin Kallmaker List but it has also made my Top 10 Lesbian Romances list....

Substitute for Love at Bay Area Reporter

Substitute for Love may just be the best Kallmaker I've read in a long time, and given her extraordinary talent, that's saying something....

Maybe Next Time at Midwest Review of Books

Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / Reviews

Compelling story of redemption, healing and surviving....

Reader Comments about Frosting on the Cake 1

This one's a mouth-watering delight....

The Kiss that Counted at Lambda Book Report

Full of suspense and mystery, deeply moving characters and storytelling... The perfect book....

Reader Comments about In Deep Waters 1

One Degree of Separation / Reviews

These stories are great as stand alone and as surprise returns of characters I had read before....

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One Degree of Separation at Midwest Review of Books

...Filled with humor, lust, and lots of intelligent, interesting dykes....

Reader Comments about Stepping Stone

Great read. I just want to keep reading. I would love a sequel....

Reader Comments about Seeds of Fire

Seeds of Fire / Reviews

A gift to all voracious readers from a splendidly gifted imagination....

Touchwood at Bay Windows

Touchwood / Reviews

A wonderful book...truly outstanding....

Sugar at Wishing Well

This cute novel held me enthralled wondering who cake designer Sugar Sorenson would end up with......

Stepping Stone at Dear Author

The filmmaking details were fascinating to me... The behind-the-scenes added to the story without getting in the way....

Reader Comments about Just Like That

It wasn't that long ago I thought romance novels had nothing to offer a sophisticated reader. I was wrong......

Christabel at MegaScene

Christabel / Reviews

The perfect read for a dark night, a cozy armchair and a warm fire in the fireplace....

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A Fish Out of Water at Women’s Monthly

Deep and layered with meaning. ...The result is an unexpectedly haunting tale told in image-drenched language that stays with you long after the story is over....

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My Lady Lipstick at Curve Magazine

Making Up for Lost Time / Reviews

Karin 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 Making Up for Lost Time

I thoroughly enjoyed the antics, deception, and tension between Jamie and Val....

Seeds of Fire at Book Marks

Seeds of Fire / Reviews

An atmospheric mix of mythical past lives and daunting present-day dangers......

All the Wrong Places at Lambda Book Report

...It’s hot; it’s imaginative; and the bonus is that it’s well-written and well, entertaining....

Reader Comments about Karin’s Short Stories

10 Quick and Easy Salads+2 / All About Her / Anthologies / Butch Across the Hall / Curve of Her / Do Overs + 2 / Ice and Fire / If Only They Knew / Lay Lady Lay / Long-Term Lovers Lesbian Couples / Pas de Trois / Reunited / Salt - A Story / Steam Across the Hall / Reviews

She tells stories that can be read over and over again with characters that linger in your thoughts....

My Lady Lipstick at Les Rêveur

...The star of the show was Paris, I finished the book with a rather big crush on her. She was quiet, sweet and a little butch with a big heart. Honestly, she was the whole delicious package....

Sleight of Hand at Lambda Book Report

Sleight of Hand / Reviews

Complicated plot elements are handled beautifully......

Sugar at MegaScene

In Deep Waters Volume 1 / Awards

A light, frothy story that is just possibly as light as the cakes made by the main character....

Seeds of Fire – Lammy Finalist

Seeds of Fire / Awards

Seeds of Fire Finalist for a 2002 Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Fantasy....

Reader Comments about Watermark

Watermark / Reviews

Beautiful and unforgettable story of love and hope....

In Deep Waters Volume 1 – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!

In 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....

Warming Trend at Just About Write

Painted Moon - Original Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / Reviews

A diabolical plot and how two friends, Lisa and Tan, work with Ani and Eve to clear Ani's name....

Painted Moon at Lambda Book Report

A classic Kallmaker romance - Painted Moon is as steamy as readers like it to be. The story is a good one, the characters are realistic.

Sugar – Goldie Winner!

Sugar / Awards

Sugar Winner for Best Lesbian Romance “Goldie” at the Golden Crown Literary Society 2005 awards ceremony....

Substitute for Love at Book Marks

The lesbian hybrid of Joyce Carol Oates and Danielle Steele....

My Lady Lipstick at Lesbian Reading Room

The whole is a perfectly wrapped bundle of enjoyment for anyone who likes a good romance....

My Lady Lipstick at The Lesbrary

One Degree of Separation / Reviews

This is a romance ... that showcases real, internal struggles instead of a sequence of external obstacles neatly resolved before the happy ending....

Reader Comments about One Degree of Separation

This book was like a fantasy come to life. All my life I have had the hots for librarians....

In Deep Waters Volume 1 – Goldie Winner!

In Deep Waters Volume 1 / Awards

In 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....

Frosting on the Cake at Bookmarks

Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / Reviews

She's more than imaginative, she's cleverly inventive......

Captain of Industry at the Lesbian Review

I 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....

Just Like That at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

If 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 Sugar

Painted Moon - Original Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / Reviews

The dialogue is probably the best I have read by this author and she excels at snappy dialogue....

Painted Moon at the Lesbian Review of Books

Painted Moon is a classic that could very well become the next Curious Wine... [It] has the compelling storyline and strong writing that will deservedly reinforce the popularity of the romance genre.

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Because I Said So at The Lesbian Review

Because I Said So / Reviews

I can’t talk about my favourite aspect of the book without blowing a massive spoiler. Just know that it’s SO GOOD....

Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Review

What a lovely story. I’ll be reading this one again next year....

Finders Keepers – Lammy Finalist

Finders Keepers / Awards

Finders Keepers Finalist for the 2006 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....

Pas de Trois at Lambda Book Report

Pas de Trois / Reviews

One of the finest!...

California Assembly Certificate of Recognition

EPHEMERA / Other Cool Stuff

Assemblyman Mark Leno commends, "your dedication to enriching our lives with your use of the written word, broadening LGBT awareness, and being an inspiration..."...

18th and Castro at Lambda Book Report

A fun and sexy read to put you (or someone else) in the mood!...

La Belle Eprise Critique – Universe-L

Autant le dire tout de suite, j’ai adoré ce livre que j’ai dévoré en quelques heures ce week-end....

Just Like That at Family & Friends

Painted Moon - Original Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / Reviews

A marvelous story of two head-strong women....

Painted Moon at Bay Area Reporter

Kallmaker's writing gets better and better, her observations on the life lesbian more and more astute. Painted Moon is a very good romance novel with lots of extras.

18th and Castro – Goldie Winner!

18th and Castro / Awards

18th and Castro Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Erotica at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2007 Awards Ceremony....

Just Like That – Lammy Finalist

Just Like That / Awards

Just Like That Finalist for the 2005 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....

Car Pool at Small Press Magazine

Car Pool / Reviews

A delicious romance with just a hint of intrigue ... Uncommonly realistic!...

Frosting on the Cake 2 – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!

Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / Awards

Frosting on the Cake 2: Second Helpings Winner of 2010 Favorite Anthology/Story Collection as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards....

Reader Comments about Substitute for Love

A terrific novel to add to your book shelf....

Reader Comments about Maybe Next Time

Painted Moon - Original Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / Reviews

A romance that reads like saga, is structured like a mystery, and is written with an ear for music....

Painted Moon at the Midwest Review of Books

Classic Kallmaker elements with interesting characters, wry wit and steamy love scenes....

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Captain of Industry at Rainbow Reviews

For 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....

Finders Keepers at Just About Write

The icing on the permissible small sliver of cake is the sexy and truly romantic love story....

Reader Comments about Unforgettable

This story has twists and yet is so believable. Kallmaker knows how to keep your interest. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!...

Love by the Numbers at Romance Novels for Feminists

Balance between intellectual and emotional pleasures......

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All the Wrong Places at Loving Venus – Loving Mars

Painted Moon - Original Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / Reviews

...Halfway through I’m really dying for two people to get together......

Reader Comments about Christabel

Christabel / Reviews

Love can conquer anything, even time and always evil. That's the message of this book, which I could not put down....

Painted Moon at Alabama Forum Gaiety

Wonderfully written with believable and lovable characters, this is a terrific and moving lesbian novel......

Kiss that Counted – Lammy Winner!

Kiss That Counted / Awards

The Kiss that Counted Winner of the 2008 Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance....

Stepping Stone – Lammy Finalist

Stepping Stone / Awards

Stepping Stone Finalist for a 2009 Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Romance....

Night Vision at the Bay Area Reporter

If anyone had suggested to me that I would have been moved and enthralled by a fictional alien encounter, I would never have believed it, but there you have it....

A Fish Out of Water in Bug’s Own Words

I was so elated I wanted to celebrate their Happily-Ever-After when I finished reading it! Phew! What a thrilling, intoxicating ride, indeed!...

A Fish Out of Water at The Lesbian Review

I 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 ‘Do Overs Plus Two More’

Do Overs + 2 / Reviews

An excellent writer, with lots of experience, and it shows....

Lesbicanarias Review of En Aguas Profundas

Para mi lo más interesante de el libro es precisamente lo diverso que es....

Stepping Stone at Just About Write

A sheer pleasure and joy to read.... An exceptionally strong and convincing story....

Alice B Readers Lifetime Achievement Medal

Awards

It 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...

Captain of Industry at the Lesbian Reading Room

Extremely 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......

LJ Maas Memorial Award

Awards

In 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...

Roller Coaster at C-Spot Reviews

I enjoyed the dialogue as well as the minor characters in the story....

Unforgettable at Celebrate!

A fascinating and totally believable roller coaster with unexpected complications and intriguing plot twists......

Unforgettable at MegaScene

If you're looking for a great book with which to curl up, find Unforgettable.

Reader Comments about In Every Port

In Every Port / Reviews

A book where the women are strong and commanding...

Finders Keepers at Books to Watch Out For

Strong character portraits, interesting and informative plots, and engaging storytelling....

Night Vision at the Lesbian Review of Books

But where the author really shines is what she does for love....

All the Wrong Places at the Lesbian Review

...Steamy sex, family drama, and all the angst you could hope for with a main character falling for her straight best friend....

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Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Reading Room

A delightful, gentle tale of an unexpected connection......

18th and Castro at In News Weekly

Painted Moon - Original Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / Reviews

A cast of characters who buzz in and out of each other's lives (and apartments) in the course of one busy night......

Painted Moon at Our Own

There's no doubt that Painted Moon will take you on an emotional roller coaster, but you will certainly enjoy the ride... Beautifully sensitive.

The Dawning at Midwest Review of Books

Dawning / Reviews

The Dawning is one of those superb novels that are so easy to pick up - and so difficult to put down!

Reader Comments about Night Vision

They prevailed with good old fashioned lesbian camaraderie and intelligence....

Sugar at Book Marks

Sugar is a literary snack as delectable as the fabulous desserts created by the Seattle chef....

Sugar at Lambda Book Report

...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....

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Reader Comments about ‘Unbeliever’

Unbeliever / Reviews

As close to perfection as I have ever read......

Reader Comments about Above Temptation

Above Temptation / Reviews

Action-spy-story-mystery with dramatic possibilities and breathtaking plot developments....

Reader Comments about Love by the Numbers

A bonus: fun use of exotic locales. Well done, brain-engaging romance....

Maybe Next Time at the Lesbian Review

A brilliant book. I loved every moment of it....

Just Like That at Golden Threads

Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / Reviews

“…Sparks have been created and things happen that were definitely not planned. A sweet romance for a rainy afternoon.” – Golden Threads...

Reader Comments about Frosting on the Cake 2

One of my favorite things to do after reading a Karin Kallmaker book is to jump over to my Frosting on the Cake....

Comfort and Joy at Dear Author

The growing attraction and feelings the women experience are delicately delineated with a fine touch......

Touchwood and Watermark at Bay Area Reporter

Touchwood / Watermark / Reviews

A wonderfully written, wonderfully entertaining novel....

Pas de Trois at Just About Write

Pas de Trois / Reviews

This tale of love lost and love found makes you cry and laugh at the same time....

L-Word.de reviews Tanz auf dem Eis

Die Happy-End-Garantin schafft es spielend, mit Hilfe von Freundschaft...

All the Wrong Places – Lammy Finalist

All the Wrong Places / Awards

All the Wrong Places Finalist in two categories for the 2005 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance and Best LGBT Erotica....

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...

The Kiss that Counted Review by Konnys Lesbenseiten

Dem neuen Buch der „Queen of Lesbian Romance“ für gemütlich-gemütvolle Stunden......

Reader Comments about Because I Said So

Because I Said So / Reviews

For me the crux of the story was a parallel of two "love at first sight" stories, one between the kids and one between their caregivers. ...A genius plot device....

Reader Comments about Car Pool

Car Pool / Reviews

It was as if she knew me, and created the character of Shay right out of my life....

Reader Comments about Captain of Industry

This was my first Karin Kallmaker book but now I'm hooked......

In Deep Waters 1 at Diva Magazine

Kallmaker and Radclyffe come together to pen these hot short stories... A perfect bedtime read!...

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In Deep Waters 1 at Curve Magazine

This winning combination gives us fantasy, romance and smut throughout....

All the Wrong Places at MegaScene

...A winsome heroine, hot sex, and an interesting plot....

Love by the Numbers at the Lesbian Reading Room

This had my dopamine, seratonin and oxytocin levels creeping higher and higher......

Tall in the Saddle – Goldie Finalist

Cowboys and Kisses / Awards

Tall 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 The Kiss that Counted

The perfect mix of angst and comfort....

All the Wrong Places at Bay Windows

Karin Kallmaker heats up the lesbian romance genre......

Wild Things at On Our Own

A tale of romance, with just enough hot sex to keep it interesting....

Trailblazer – Golden Crown Literary Society

Awards

2011 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...

Finders Keepers at The Lesbian Review

Finders Keepers is a rare gem that should be treasured and revisited regularly.

Reader Comments about Embrace in Motion

Embrace in Motion / Reviews

Delightful and thoughtful... A satisfying book....

Above Temptation – Lammy Finalist

Above Temptation / Awards

Above Temptation Finalist for the 2010 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....

Reader Comments about All the Wrong Places

Tell tale warmth, vulnerability, and charm that are so recognizable of this author....

Substitute for Love at Womyn’s Words

One of Karin Kallmaker's best and most engrossing books yet!...

Reader Comments about ‘A Fish Out of Water’

...A silly, crazy, hot rehash of an originally very depressing fairytale......

Roller Coaster at the Lesbian Review

Painted Moon - Original Edition / Painted Moon 25th Anniversary Edition / Reviews

I had that complete happy sigh that comes after reading an excellent romance......

Reader Comments about Painted Moon

...Well written, romantic and comparable to Curious Wine, which I also loved....

Above Temptation – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!

Above Temptation / Awards

Above Temptation Winner of 2010 Favorite Adventure Book as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards....

‘If Only They Knew’ at the Lesbian Reading Room

If Only They Knew / Reviews

Brilliant and fun and delightfully well done. Made me smile and dream of such a love....

Night Vision – Top Five of the Year at BAR

Bibliophile's Bounty! Night Vision Top Five of the Year!...

Petits jeux entre amies – Critique Et-alors.net

In Deep Waters Volume 2 / Reviews

...Du monde tout une gamme d'expériences intimes rarement contées avec autant de naturel et de légèreté......

‘Butch,’ ‘Salt,’ and ‘Steam’ at the Lesbian Reading Room

Butch Across the Hall / Ice and Fire / Salt - A Story / Steam Across the Hall / Reviews

Exquisite writing, extremely fiery sex, great characterisation despite the length and a totally enjoyable read....

Reader Comments about In Deep Waters 2

Don't read in public unless you just don't give a damn....

Captain of Industry at Lambda Literary Review

Captain of Industry is subtle and engaging, a Kallmaker love story with the kind of angst to which we can probably all relate.

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Unforgettable at Reviewer’s Bookwatch

Unforgettable is vintage lesbian romance, continuing Kallmaker's string of well-written, thoughtful stories about women surviving difficult times and coming into their own.

Kiss that Counted – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!

Kiss That Counted / Awards

The Kiss that Counted Winner of 2008 Favorite Romance Book as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards....

My Lady Lipstick at The Lesbian Review

Both characters are expertly drawn and easy to love. I appreciated that Kallmaker made one a wonderfully complex and relatable butch....

Sugar at Books to Watch Out For

A sweet — but not saccharine — story......

18th and Castro at Family and Friends

Karin Kallmaker continues to amaze me with yet another story told in a totally different fashion than most......

Libera Me – Critique Monchoix.net

...Tous ces ingrédients mis ensemble en font un livre qui se lit facilement, et qui, encore une fois, fait rêver....

Unforgettable at Lambda Book Report

Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / Awards

The love scenes sizzle, the stakes are high and the ending is happy....

Reader Comments about Touchwood

Touchwood / Reviews

One of the few books about a older woman with a younger woman. Both sensitive and serious as well as filled with humor....

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Frosting on the Cake 2 – Goldie Winner!

Winner - Best Lesbian Short Stories, GCLS Goldies...

My Lady Lipstick – Goldie Winner!

My Lady Lipstick / Awards

My Lady Lipstick Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romantic Blend at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2019 Awards Ceremony....

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...

Reader Comments about The Dawning

Dawning / Reviews

Being a descendant of First Generation Americans, I am impressed by this attention to detail....

Roller Coaster at the Lesbrary

Kallmaker quietly but effectively sets the stage... Recommended....

Substitute for Love – Lammy Finalist

Substitute for Love / Awards

Substitute 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....

Lesbicanarias Review of Inolvidable

La diversión radica precisamente en los giros de tuerca que se van descubriendo por el camino......

Just Like That at MegaScene

Wine buffs, as well as lovers of a good romance, will enjoy this excellent read....

Reader Comments about Finders Keepers

A romance built around a real world and real people....

Libera Me – Critique GayVox

Libera me se lit d'une traite et démontre avec bonheur que roman sentimental ne rime pas forcément avec Arlequin.

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Because I Said So in Bug’s Own Words

Because I Said So / Reviews

A great summer, holiday read, what with all the glorious, delish culinary delights, exotic or otherwise, fun pastimes and all! California dreamin’, eh?...

Love by the Numbers – Lammy Finalist

Love by the Numbers / Awards

Love by the Numbers Finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....

Reader Comments about Comfort and Joy

Warm, fun and real characters. The intimacy is likewise real. The humor is my favorite part....

The Kiss that Counted at Just About Write

A gripping story that will delight Kallmaker fans!...

Maybe Next Time – Lammy Winner!

Maybe Next Time / Awards

Maybe Next Time Winner of the 2003 Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance....

Love by the Numbers at Frivolous Views

Added to my 're-read' pile!...

La Belle Eprise Critique – Media-G

Ah ! l'amour... Une histoire qui commence par la fin, pour mieux faire goûter au suspens... Encore de quoi faire rêver les lesbiennes!...

All the Wrong Places at Wishing Well

...Full of steamy sex and strong emotional realizations...

Anna Furtado reviews Warming Trend

The broken relationship between Eve and Ani will have the reader on tenterhooks until the end....

Roller Coaster – Goldie Finalist

Roller Coaster / Awards

Roller Coaster Finalist at the 2012 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards for Lesbian Romance....

Unforgettable at Cliterati Blog

It’s clear this is a relationship each of them is going to integrate into her real life… A fun, relaxing, sexy story....

All the Wrong Places – Goldie Finalist

All the Wrong Places / Awards

All the Wrong Places Finalist at the 2006 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....

18th and Castro at In the Know

Masterful storytelling that doesn’t get in the way of generating incredible heat....

Once Upon a Dyke at Midwest Review of Books

Romantic, funny, thoughtful, and hot......

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My Lady Lipstick at Lambda Literary Review

My 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...

Love by the Numbers at the Lambda Literary Review

Just the right amount of tension to make the nerve endings buzz....

Night Vision at Mystery Buff Magazine

The premise for the story is interesting and imaginative... Refreshing!...

Reader Comments about Roller Coaster

In Deep Waters Volume 2 / Awards

I couldn't wait to see what happened & would wake up during the night to read more....

In Deep Waters Volume 2 – Lammy Winner!

In Deep Waters Volume 2: Cruising the Strip Winner of the 2008 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Erotica. Co-authored with Radclyffe....

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10 Quick and Easy Salads+2 / Reviews

...In bilico tra il romantico e della blanda letteratura lesbica....

Jean Stewart reviews Sleight of Hand

Sleight of Hand / Reviews

A cohesive, tightly-knit and dynamic tale!...

10 Quick and Easy Salads at the Lesbian Review

One of my favourites! Charming and wonderfully written....

Unforgettable at the Lesbian Review of Books

The kind of indestructible and talented woman we all dream we could be - much like Molly Bolt in Rubyfruit Jungle....

Above Temptation – Goldie Winner!

Above Temptation / Awards

Above Temptation Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romance at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2011 Awards Ceremony....

Jean Stewart Reviews Seeds of Fire

Seeds of Fire / Reviews

A gem of a read, a gift to all voracious readers from a splendidly gifted imagination....

Sugar at WomanSpace

An upbeat romance that begins with a house fire that threatens a woman's livelihood......

Christabel at the Lesbian Review

Christabel / Reviews

Kallmaker has created a moody, epic, romantic, passionate novel......

Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Review

Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / Reviews

The dialogue, particularly in conversations between Milla and Tyna, works so well, capturing the first blush of attraction....

Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 at Lambda Book Report

“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...

Paperback Romance at the Lesbrary

Paperback Romance / Reviews

Good things to say about staying true to yourself......

Embrace in Motion at MegaScene

Embrace in Motion / Reviews

Kallmaker ... has once again proven her skill at creating characters that engage the interest of the reader....

18th and Castro – Lammy Finalist

18th and Castro / Awards

18th and Castro Finalist for the 2006 Lambda Literary Awards: Best LGBT Erotica....

Just Like That at Midwest Book Review

A new look at prejudice and a different view of pride all painted with the dark purple of a fruity Shiraz....

Reader Comments about 18th and Castro / 16 Shades of Lesbian Love

Painted Moon - Original Edition / Reviews

While every story is a little different, some overlap with the same apartment dwellers, lending continuity to the collection so it acts like a novel......

Stonewall Library and Archives Distinguished Author Series

EPHEMERA / Other Cool Stuff

The Distinguished Author program brings authors to the Library and Archives located in Fort Lauderdale, to standing room only audiences....

18th and Castro – LesFic Readers Choice Winner!

18th and Castro / Awards

18th and Castro Winner of 2006 Favorite Anthology/Story Collection as voted by member of the Lesbian Fiction Readers Choice Awards....

Painted Moon at MegaScene

An exciting story which might give the reader the courage to make whatever changes must be made in her life. Look for this engrossing book!...

Just Like That at The Lesbian Review

The best kind of romance. It has lesbians, just enough angst and a delightful wit and writing style....

Love by the Numbers at Dear Author

I like to see a couple fall in love outside of the bedroom......

Kiss that Counted – Ann Bannon Popular Choice Winner!

Kiss That Counted / Awards

The 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....

Reader Comments about Warming Trend

Kallmaker's ability to make ice into something so exquisite and beautiful is testimony to her well-honed craft....

Reader Comments about ‘My Lady Lipstick’

"A well-written story that I really liked and can easily recommend." - Pin...

Night Vision at the Lesbian Review

...Oh, the journey is so worth it......

Paperback Romance at Bay Area Reporter

Paperback Romance / Reviews

A real gift for characterization and realistically humorous dialogue....

Once Upon a Dyke – Lammy Finalist

Fish Out of Water / Awards

Once 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...

Just Like That – Goldie Winner!

Just Like That / Awards

Just Like That Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romance at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2006 Awards Ceremony....

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Reader Comments about Wild Things

I love that both these women are smart, and it shows......

Unforgettable at Journal of Lesbian Studies

The book's underlying message is one of lesbian empowerment... Kallmaker's reign as "queen of lesbian romance" no doubt will continue....

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Comfort and Joy Audiobook at the Lesbian Review

There is a warmth to the author's reading that works perfectly for this story....

Once Upon a Dyke at Wishing Well

What a story!...

Reader Comments about Sleight of Hand

Sleight of Hand / Reviews

The emotions and powers at work raised the hair on the back of my neck at times!...

Stepping Stone at the Lesbian Review

Be sure to pick this one up!...

Watermark at Lambda Book Report

Watermark / Reviews

The young, hot-headed Teresa and the tormented Rayann pull us in immediately......

Bell Book and Dyke – Goldie Finalist

Unbeliever / Awards

Bell, 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...

Maybe Next Time at Just About Write