Reviews and Awards
and Other Achievements
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- Both author and narrator are such professionals, they made this audiobook a great experience. Highly recommended.
- Get this book when you want to find romance in amongst the dumpster fire world in which we live.
- 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.
- Good things to say about staying true to yourself...
- Balance between intellectual and emotional pleasures...
- The future you planned, the family and friends are gone and what’s left can be packed into a small suitcase. This is Lily’s world. But she takes advantage of her positives...
- Strong character portraits, interesting and informative plots, and engaging storytelling.
- Loved this book, it has a great twist, it is well told and loved the characters... Abby Craden as usual made this book even better.
- 25th Anniversary Edition: One of Sheena's Favourite Lesbian Books
- Sugar Winner for Best Lesbian Romance “Goldie” at the Golden Crown Literary Society 2005 awards ceremony.
- Both characters are expertly drawn and easy to love. I appreciated that Kallmaker made one a wonderfully complex and relatable butch.
- A cast of characters who buzz in and out of each other's lives (and apartments) in the course of one busy night...
- 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.
- A new look at prejudice and a different view of pride all painted with the dark purple of a fruity Shiraz.
- Christmas cheer, community, healing and attraction, even love.
- Libera me se lit d'une traite et démontre avec bonheur que roman sentimental ne rime pas forcément avec Arlequin.
- In Deep Waters Volume 2: Cruising the Strip Winner of the 2008 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Erotica. Co-authored with Radclyffe.
- “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
- Never has a fictional character’s Happily Ever After delighted me more.
- This is a very interesting book, as much for the story as because of who wrote it. There’s not a single second of doubt that this is a Kallmaker book. Her style is everywhere.
- Wine buffs, as well as lovers of a good romance, will enjoy this excellent read.
- I Heart SapphFic readers have voted Cowboys and Kisses the historical romance of the year!
- A fascinating and totally believable roller coaster with unexpected complications and intriguing plot twists...
- Above Temptation Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romance at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2011 Awards Ceremony.
- She tells stories that can be read over and over again with characters that linger in your thoughts.
- One of the few books about a older woman with a younger woman. Both sensitive and serious as well as filled with humor.
- Smart story with fascinating, unusual, and well developed characters... Of course Abby Craden always gives an unbelievably enjoyable narrative.
- This cute novel held me enthralled wondering who cake designer Sugar Sorenson would end up with...
- ...Oh, the journey is so worth it...
- 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!
- A terrific novel to add to your book shelf.
- 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.
- I love the story of Sydney and Faith. I think anyone can relate to their story in one way or another.
- Classic Kallmaker elements with interesting characters, wry wit and steamy love scenes.
- I had that complete happy sigh that comes after reading an excellent romance...
- The extra chapters at the end was FANTASTIC!!
- 5 stars! So, so satisfying and cathartic to see that they were allowed to have their happy ending!
- I enjoyed the dialogue as well as the minor characters in the story.
- Kallmaker and Radclyffe come together to pen these hot short stories... A perfect bedtime read!
- I’ve always been impressed with her writing but this novella was even better than I expected.
- This quick smooth read will leave plenty of time to search your jar of change to find your own ancient coin of love.
- Die Happy-End-Garantin schafft es spielend, mit Hilfe von Freundschaft
- A gem of a read, a gift to all voracious readers from a splendidly gifted imagination.
- I was so elated I wanted to celebrate their Happily-Ever-After when I finished reading it! Phew! What a thrilling, intoxicating ride, indeed!
- The love scenes sizzle, the stakes are high and the ending is happy.
- ...Well written, romantic and comparable to Curious Wine, which I also loved.
- Sublime age-gap f/f romance - Swoon for Angela Dawe's spectacular, emotionally vibrant narration!
- A sweet holiday romance that is well written and performed.
- A great job of blending humor with the realities of life, like smeared makeup when you want to be sexy and limbs that fall asleep...
- A delightful, gentle tale of an unexpected connection...
- 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.
- It is definitely a romance and if you haven’t read Ms Kallmaker’s Coin of Love series you are missing out.
- Love by the Numbers Finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance.
- Great writing, smart story with fascinating, unusual, and well developed characters. People you would like to know.
- A sweet — but not saccharine — story...
- The growing attraction and feelings the women experience are delicately delineated with a fine touch...
- “…Sparks have been created and things happen that were definitely not planned. A sweet romance for a rainy afternoon.” – Golden Threads
- 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 to new authors of lesbian literature.”
- Just Like That Winner of a Goldie award for Best Lesbian Romance at the Golden Crown Literary Society’s 2006 Awards Ceremony.
- An excellent writer, with lots of experience, and it shows.
- I love the interactions between Irene and the coin which for an ‘inanimate’ object has a wonderful sense of humour.
- A sheer pleasure and joy to read.... An exceptionally strong and convincing story.
- Kallmaker has created a moody, epic, romantic, passionate novel...
- The dialogue, particularly in conversations between Milla and Tyna, works so well, capturing the first blush of attraction.
- Tell tale warmth, vulnerability, and charm that are so recognizable of this author.
- Dem neuen Buch der „Queen of Lesbian Romance“ für gemütlich-gemütvolle Stunden...
- Recommend with 5 stars and look forward to the next book in the series.
- She's more than imaginative, she's cleverly inventive...
- Nikki sings her way into Artie’s heart and music plays a key element to their interactions.
- Just Like That Finalist for the 2005 Lambda Literary Awards: Best Lesbian Romance.
- Assemblyman Mark Leno commends, "your dedication to enriching our lives with your use of the written word, broadening LGBT awareness, and being an inspiration..."
- Great spirit of Christmas story.
- ...A look into the struggle women faced in the American West during the nineteenth century, and Karin has written it as masterfully as expected.
- The young, hot-headed Teresa and the tormented Rayann pull us in immediately...
- Both author and narrator are such professionals, they made this audiobook a great experience. Highly recommended.
- As close to perfection as I have ever read...
- I can’t talk about my favourite aspect of the book without blowing a massive spoiler. Just know that it’s SO GOOD.
- Love can conquer anything, even time and always evil. That's the message of this book, which I could not put down.
- I love that both these women are smart, and it shows...
- This one was entertaining, interesting, beyond imaginary. I loved it. And with Abby Craden’s sexy voice who could ask for more.
- The perfect read for a dark night, a cozy armchair and a warm fire in the fireplace.
- Action-spy-story-mystery with dramatic possibilities and breathtaking plot developments.
- Finders Keepers is a rare gem that should be treasured and revisited regularly.
- ...Drama and joy, glitz and glamour and plenty of gossip... So get yourself some popcorn and press play!
- Being a descendant of First Generation Americans, I am impressed by this attention to detail.
- I really did enjoy this novel and recommend it to those who love WLW romance.
- This traditional lesbian romance book was charming with fantastic dialogues that just appealed to the nerd in me.
- Such a lovely story... You can't stop till the end!
- The premise for the story is interesting and imaginative... Refreshing!
- I loved the big nod to the early pioneers of lesbian fiction Ann Bannon and Marijane Meaker who were beacons to those searching for more.
- Sugar is a literary snack as delectable as the fabulous desserts created by the Seattle chef.
- The cinnamon bread pudding recipe worked!
- 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.
- Limited and often harsh options of unattached women were starkly depicted but carried gently in an almost sensuous prose...
- 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.
- She is obviously skilled in writing great stories, and this book is a great example of her work
- Las historias apasionantes, divertidas y escritas con la ma maestría y talento de estas escritoras increíbles.
- The Dawning is one of those superb novels that are so easy to pick up - and so difficult to put down!
- Roller Coaster Finalist at the 2012 Golden Crown Literary Society Awards for Lesbian Romance.