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Reader Comments about Watermark
Watermark / ReviewsBeautiful and unforgettable story of love and hope....
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 / ReviewsShe tells stories that can be read over and over again with characters that linger in your thoughts....
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....
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....
Reader Comments about “A Fish Out of Water”
Fish Out of Water / Reviews...A silly, crazy, hot rehash of an originally very depressing fairytale......
Roller Coaster at the Lesbrary
Roller Coaster / ReviewsKallmaker quietly but effectively sets the stage... Recommended....
Reader Comments about The Kiss that Counted
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsThe perfect mix of angst and comfort....
Reader Comments about The Dawning
Dawning / ReviewsBeing a descendant of First Generation Americans, I am impressed by this attention to detail....
Paperback Romance at Bay Area Reporter
Paperback Romance / ReviewsA real gift for characterization and realistically humorous dialogue....
Reader Comments about Embrace in Motion
Embrace in Motion / ReviewsDelightful and thoughtful... A satisfying book....
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....
Reader Comments about All the Wrong Places
All the Wrong Places / ReviewsTell tale warmth, vulnerability, and charm that are so recognizable of this author....
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....
Substitute for Love at Womyn’s Words
Substitute for Love / ReviewsOne of Karin Kallmaker's best and most engrossing books yet!...
Reader Comments about Substitute for Love
Substitute for Love / ReviewsA terrific novel to add to your book shelf....
Painted Moon at the Lesbian Review of Books
Painted Moon / ReviewsPainted 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.
Roller Coaster – Goldie Finalist
Roller Coaster / AwardsRoller Coaster Finalist at the 2012 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards for Lesbian Romance....
Above Temptation – Lammy Finalist
Above Temptation / AwardsAbove Temptation Finalist for the 2010 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian 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....
Finders Keepers – Lammy Finalist
Finders Keepers / AwardsFinders Keepers Finalist for the 2006 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....
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......
Reader Comments about Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers / ReviewsA romance built around a real world and real people....
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....
Reader Comments about Love by the Numbers
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsA bonus: fun use of exotic locales. Well done, brain-engaging romance....
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....
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....
Maybe Next Time – Lammy Winner!
Maybe Next Time / AwardsMaybe Next Time Winner of the 2003 Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance....
All the Wrong Places at Bay Windows
All the Wrong Places / ReviewsKarin Kallmaker heats up the lesbian romance genre......
18th and Castro at Family and Friends
18th and Castro / ReviewsKarin Kallmaker continues to amaze me with yet another story told in a totally different fashion than most......
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!...
Roller Coaster at C-Spot Reviews
Roller Coaster / ReviewsI enjoyed the dialogue as well as the minor characters in the story....
Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Reading Room
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsA delightful, gentle tale of an unexpected connection......
Embrace in Motion at MegaScene
Embrace in Motion / ReviewsKallmaker ... has once again proven her skill at creating characters that engage the interest of the reader....
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.
10 Quick and Easy Salads at the Lesbian Review
10 Quick and Easy Salads+2 / ReviewsOne of my favourites! Charming and wonderfully written....
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....
“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....
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....
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....
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....
Sugar at MegaScene
Sugar / ReviewsA light, frothy story that is just possibly as light as the cakes made by the main character....
Night Vision at the Bay Area Reporter
Night Vision / ReviewsIf 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....
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......
Painted Moon at the Midwest Review of Books
Painted Moon / ReviewsClassic Kallmaker elements with interesting characters, wry wit and steamy love scenes....
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....
Painted Moon at Bay Area Reporter
Painted Moon / ReviewsKallmaker'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.
Substitute for Love at Book Marks
Substitute for Love / ReviewsThe lesbian hybrid of Joyce Carol Oates and Danielle Steele....
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....
Recensione da La siepe di more
Substitute for Love / Reviews...In bilico tra il romantico e della blanda letteratura lesbica....
Just Like That – Lammy Finalist
Just Like That / AwardsJust Like That Finalist for the 2005 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....
Anna Furtado reviews Warming Trend
Warming Trend / ReviewsThe broken relationship between Eve and Ani will have the reader on tenterhooks until the end....
Car Pool at Small Press Magazine
Car Pool / ReviewsA delicious romance with just a hint of intrigue ... Uncommonly realistic!...
Sugar at Wishing Well
Sugar / ReviewsThis cute novel held me enthralled wondering who cake designer Sugar Sorenson would end up with......
Christabel at MegaScene
Christabel / ReviewsThe perfect read for a dark night, a cozy armchair and a warm fire in the fireplace....
Reader Comments about Frosting on the Cake 1
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / ReviewsThis one's a mouth-watering delight....
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!...
Touchwood and Watermark at Bay Area Reporter
Touchwood / Watermark / ReviewsA wonderfully written, wonderfully entertaining novel....
Maybe Next Time at the Lesbian Review
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsA brilliant book. I loved every moment of it....
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....
Reader Comments about Roller Coaster
Roller Coaster / ReviewsI couldn't wait to see what happened & would wake up during the night to read more....
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....
18th and Castro – Lammy Finalist
18th and Castro / Awards18th and Castro Finalist for the 2006 Lambda Literary Awards: Best LGBT Erotica....
Reader Comments about Sugar
Sugar / ReviewsThe dialogue is probably the best I have read by this author and she excels at snappy dialogue....
Reader Comments about Night Vision
Night Vision / ReviewsThey prevailed with good old fashioned lesbian camaraderie and intelligence....
The Kiss that Counted at Lambda Book Report
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsFull of suspense and mystery, deeply moving characters and storytelling... The perfect book....
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...
Finders Keepers at The Lesbian Review
Finders Keepers / ReviewsFinders Keepers is a rare gem that should be treasured and revisited regularly.
All the Wrong Places at Wishing Well
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...Full of steamy sex and strong emotional realizations...
Reader Comments about Captain of Industry
Captain of Industry / ReviewsThis was my first Karin Kallmaker book but now I'm hooked......
18th and Castro at In News Weekly
18th and Castro / ReviewsA cast of characters who buzz in and out of each other's lives (and apartments) in the course of one busy night......
Sleight of Hand at Lambda Book Report
Sleight of Hand / ReviewsComplicated plot elements are handled beautifully......
One Degree of Separation at Midwest Review of Books
One Degree of Separation / Reviews...Filled with humor, lust, and lots of intelligent, interesting dykes....
Jean Stewart reviews Sleight of Hand
Sleight of Hand / ReviewsA cohesive, tightly-knit and dynamic tale!...
All the Wrong Places at MegaScene
All the Wrong Places / Reviews...A winsome heroine, hot sex, and an interesting plot....
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....
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....
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......
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 18th and Castro / 16 Shades of Lesbian Love
18th and Castro / ReviewsWhile every story is a little different, some overlap with the same apartment dwellers, lending continuity to the collection so it acts like a novel......
The Dawning at Midwest Review of Books
Dawning / ReviewsThe Dawning is one of those superb novels that are so easy to pick up - and so difficult to put down!
Unforgettable at MegaScene
Unforgettable / ReviewsIf you're looking for a great book with which to curl up, find Unforgettable.
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....
My Lady Lipstick at The Lesbrary
My Lady Lipstick / ReviewsThis is a romance novel with a lot of thoughtfulness behind it, one that showcases real, internal struggles instead of a sequence of external obstacles neatly resolved before the happy ending....
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....
Reader Comments about Stepping Stone
Stepping Stone / ReviewsGreat read. I just want to keep reading. I would love a sequel....
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....
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...
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....
L-Word.de reviews Tanz auf dem Eis
Warming Trend / ReviewsDie Happy-End-Garantin schafft es spielend, mit Hilfe von Freundschaft...
Night Vision – Top Five of the Year at BAR
Night Vision / ReviewsBibliophile's Bounty! Night Vision Top Five of the Year!...
Kiss that Counted – Lammy Winner!
Kiss That Counted / AwardsThe Kiss that Counted Winner of the 2008 Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance....
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....
My Lady Lipstick at Les Rêveur
My Lady Lipstick / Reviews...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....
Painted Moon at MegaScene
Painted Moon / ReviewsAn exciting story which might give the reader the courage to make whatever changes must be made in her life. Look for this engrossing book!...
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...
Night Vision at the Lesbian Review of Books
Night Vision / ReviewsBut where the author really shines is what she does for love....
Unforgettable at Lambda Book Report
Unforgettable / ReviewsThe love scenes sizzle, the stakes are high and the ending is happy....
Roller Coaster at the Lesbian Review
Roller Coaster / ReviewsI had that complete happy sigh that comes after reading an excellent romance......
Unforgettable at Celebrate!
Unforgettable / ReviewsA fascinating and totally believable roller coaster with unexpected complications and intriguing plot twists......
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 Above Temptation
Above Temptation / ReviewsAction-spy-story-mystery with dramatic possibilities and breathtaking plot developments....
Comfort and Joy at Dear Author
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsThe growing attraction and feelings the women experience are delicately delineated with a fine touch......
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....
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.
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....
Sugar at Book Marks
Sugar / ReviewsSugar is a literary snack as delectable as the fabulous desserts created by the Seattle chef....
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....
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..."...
“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....
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.
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....
Reader Comments about “Unbeliever”
Unbeliever / ReviewsAs close to perfection as I have ever read......
18th and Castro at In the Know
18th and Castro / ReviewsMasterful storytelling that doesn’t get in the way of generating incredible heat....
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....
Reader Comments about Painted Moon
Painted Moon / Reviews...Well written, romantic and comparable to Curious Wine, which I also loved....
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...
Love by the Numbers at Romance Novels for Feminists
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsBalance between intellectual and emotional pleasures......
Reader Comments about “Do Overs Plus Two More”
Do Overs + 2 / ReviewsAn excellent writer, with lots of experience, and it shows....
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......
Seeds of Fire – Lammy Finalist
Seeds of Fire / AwardsSeeds of Fire Finalist for a 2002 Lambda Literary Award for LGBT Fantasy....
Reader Comments about Unforgettable
Unforgettable / ReviewsThis story has twists and yet is so believable. Kallmaker knows how to keep your interest. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!...
Christabel at the Lesbian Review
Christabel / ReviewsKallmaker has created a moody, epic, romantic, passionate novel......
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....
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....
Comfort and Joy at the Lesbian Review
Comfort and Joy / ReviewsWhat a lovely story. I’ll be reading this one again next year....
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....
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.
Painted Moon at Lambda Book Report
Painted Moon / ReviewsA classic Kallmaker romance - Painted Moon is as steamy as readers like it to be. The story is a good one, the characters are realistic.
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!...
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....
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...
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....
Sugar – Goldie Winner!
Sugar / AwardsSugar Winner for Best Lesbian Romance “Goldie” at the Golden Crown Literary Society 2005 awards ceremony....
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....
Reader Comments about Making Up for Lost Time
Making Up for Lost Time / ReviewsI thoroughly enjoyed the antics, deception, and tension between Jamie and Val....
Reader Comments about Seeds of Fire
Seeds of Fire / ReviewsA gift to all voracious readers from a splendidly gifted imagination....
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......
Reader Comments about Christabel
Christabel / ReviewsLove can conquer anything, even time and always evil. That's the message of this book, which I could not put down....
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....
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....
Seeds of Fire at Book Marks
Seeds of Fire / ReviewsAn atmospheric mix of mythical past lives and daunting present-day dangers......
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....
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....
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....
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....
Stepping Stone at Just About Write
Stepping Stone / ReviewsA sheer pleasure and joy to read.... An exceptionally strong and convincing story....
Just Like That at MegaScene
Just Like That / ReviewsWine buffs, as well as lovers of a good romance, will enjoy this excellent read....
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....
Maybe Next Time at Midwest Review of Books
Maybe Next Time / ReviewsCompelling story of redemption, healing and surviving....
Finders Keepers at Books to Watch Out For
Finders Keepers / ReviewsStrong character portraits, interesting and informative plots, and engaging storytelling....
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!...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Once Upon a Dyke at Midwest Review of Books
Fish Out of Water / ReviewsRomantic, funny, thoughtful, and hot......
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....
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...
Wild Things at On Our Own
Wild Things / ReviewsA tale of romance, with just enough hot sex to keep it interesting....
18th and Castro at Lambda Book Report
18th and Castro / ReviewsA fun and sexy read to put you (or someone else) in the mood!...
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....
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...
Watermark at Lambda Book Report
Watermark / ReviewsThe young, hot-headed Teresa and the tormented Rayann pull us in immediately......
Frosting on the Cake 2 – Goldie Winner!
Frosting on the Cake Volume 2 / AwardsWinner - Best Lesbian Short Stories, GCLS Goldies...
Paperback Romance at the Lesbrary
Paperback Romance / ReviewsGood things to say about staying true to yourself......
Reader Comments about Wild Things
Wild Things / ReviewsI love that both these women are smart, and it shows......
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....
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....
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 “My Lady Lipstick”
My Lady Lipstick / Reviews"A well-written story that I really liked and can easily recommend." - Pin...
Love by the Numbers at Dear Author
Love by the Numbers / ReviewsI like to see a couple fall in love outside of the bedroom......
In Deep Waters 1 at Curve Magazine
In Deep Waters Volume 1 / ReviewsThis winning combination gives us fantasy, romance and smut throughout....
The Kiss that Counted at Just About Write
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsA gripping story that will delight Kallmaker fans!...
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....
Night Vision at Mystery Buff Magazine
Night Vision / ReviewsThe premise for the story is interesting and imaginative... Refreshing!...
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....
Lesbicanarias Review of Inolvidable
Unforgettable / ReviewsLa diversión radica precisamente en los giros de tuerca que se van descubriendo por el camino......
The Kiss that Counted Review by Konnys Lesbenseiten
Kiss That Counted / ReviewsDem neuen Buch der „Queen of Lesbian Romance“ für gemütlich-gemütvolle Stunden......
Love by the Numbers – Lammy Finalist
Love by the Numbers / AwardsLove by the Numbers Finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance....
Just Like That at Family & Friends
Just Like That / ReviewsA marvelous story of two head-strong women....
Painted Moon at Our Own
Painted Moon / ReviewsThere's no doubt that Painted Moon will take you on an emotional roller coaster, but you will certainly enjoy the ride... Beautifully sensitive.
Frosting on the Cake at Bookmarks
Frosting on the Cake Volume 1 / ReviewsShe's more than imaginative, she's cleverly inventive......
Sugar at WomanSpace
Sugar / ReviewsAn upbeat romance that begins with a house fire that threatens a woman's livelihood......
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....
Reader Comments about In Every Port
In Every Port / ReviewsA book where the women are strong and commanding...
Stepping Stone – Lammy Finalist
Stepping Stone / AwardsStepping Stone Finalist for a 2009 Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Romance....