TLT (The Lesbian Talkshow)

Not So Straight Sue by Cheyenne Blue

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Synopsis

Lawyer Sue is totally, completely straight. Then she meets cute doctor Moni. Things get awkward. And kind of gay. And awkward again. A coming-out romance about small towns and big dreams.
“Sorry, I’m straight.” Those words, along with a smile, are how Sue Brent turns down women. The Australian lawyer, living in London, has the line down pat, but the truth is buried deep. So deep that sometimes Sue even manages to convince herself she’s not a lesbian. The only person in London who has ever seen through her façade is Moni, an American tourist.
After a date goes disastrously wrong, Sue has to confront the truth about herself. Leaving London, she returns home to Australia and buries herself in running an outback law practice in Queensland.
When Moni arrives in town to work as a doctor, Sue starts to see a path to happiness for the first time. But can their exciting new relationship survive the arrival of an unexpected visitor? Sue’s teenage, first love, Denise, has tracked Sue down to Mungabilly Creek to ask a favour. Okay, definitely not awkward at all…

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Les Do Books: Courting The Countess by Jenny Frame (Book Club) Apr 21, 2017

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Courting the Countess by Jenny Frame

Courting the Countess by Jenny Frame

Les Do Books

Sheena, founder and queen of The Lesbian Review and The Lesbian Talkshow channel, joins Tara to talk about a mutual favourite book, Courting the Countess by Jenny Frame. Check it out to hear why they both love it so much, what’s so fabulous about Annie Brannigan, and what spinoff book Tara thinks Jenny Frame should write.

This podcast has spoilers, so read or listen to the book before you check it out. Or not. Follow your heart.

From the back of the book

Professor of Archeology Henrietta “Harry” Knight becomes Countess of Axedale upon her father’s death and takes a sabbatical from Cambridge University to begin refurbishing the long-neglected and run-down Axedale Hall. The child of a loveless marriage, witness to her father’s infidelities and her mother’s pain, Harry has no intention of ever falling in love.

Annie Brannigan is a survivor, remaining positive through hardships. As an agency housekeeper, she moves from post to post with her daughter Riley, taking care of people who have everything she will never have. Annie’s greatest wish is to find her happy ever after. Can love restore the countess’s heart and the crumbling Axedale Hall, or will the first foundations of love turn to dust?

Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music.

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Book Clips: Devoted by Alison R Solomon Apr 20, 2017

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Devoted by Alison R Solomon

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Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet.

Synopsis

DISCOVERING THE TRUTH MAY BE MORE THAN SHE BARGAINED FOR
Ashley Glynn knows there’s more to her sister’s untimely death than meets the eye. But as she investigates, Ashley is forced to confront the deep conflict within her own life between long-held religious beliefs and her sexuality.

PRAISE FOR ALISON R. SOLOMON'S ALONG CAME THE RAIN:

"FASCINATING, COMPLEX AND FULL OF SUSPENSE, AN EXCELLENT PSYCHOLOGICAL WHODUNNIT."

"A very unique book that kept me wanting to turn the page... extremely well written and a fascinating story...I really enjoyed the first person perspective told through different eyes. This is a book I will remember. Highly recommended."

"I FOUND MYSELF BINGEING FOR TWO DAYS WITHOUT STOP."

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Les Talk About It: Is It Weird To Be Attracted To Older Women? Apr 17, 2017

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Les Talk About It

Is It Weird To Be Attracted To Older Women?

Episode 45 of 70

In this episode of Les Talk About it Sheena and Tamara chat about a reader letter they got from Rae. She says she is attracted to older women and wants to know if it’s weird.

Les Talk About It Series: Being Lesbian

In this long running series we look at busting myths, representation, groundbreaking info and representation that matters.

About The Hosts

Sheena comes from a media background and in 2014 she started The Lesbian Review, a website dedicated to reviewing the best lesbian books and movies. In 2016 A podcast channel seemed like a natural progression and so she started The Lesbian Talkshow.

Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful.

Tamara is a marketing professional and has branched out into design and photography. Her natural love for research and learning meant that she was the perfect podcast partner when Sheena wanted to start Les Talk About It. (Well, that and the fact that Tamara is married to Sheena.)

Book Clips: Blurred Lines by KD Williamson Apr 15, 2017

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Blurred Lines by KD Williamson

Narrated by Ann Etter

Synopsis

Kelli MacCabe is a no nonsense detective with a tough exterior. Only a select few know her as a loyal, loving friend. Committed to her family, her friends, and her job, Kelli puts her needs behind everyone else’s.

As a surgeon, Nora Whitmore is used to being in control. The hospital is her life and leaves room for little else. Respected by her colleagues, but misunderstood by the residents, Nora takes what she needs and keeps everyone at arm’s length. In the process, she creates unexpected enemies. Tragedy brings them together. As chaos grows around them, the lines between them begin to blur. Despite being from different worlds, friendship grows between them, turning quickly to attraction.

Will these two strong, independent women find a way to deal with their individual baggage? Or will they be overcome by it?

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Book Clips: Close To Home by Rachel Spangler Apr 10, 2017

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Close To Home by Rachel Spangler

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Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet.

Narrated by Ann Etter

Synopsis

When a CPA is forced to hire help for tax season, she resents the presence of her brash, young intern. The intern only wants to complete the internship so she can chase her dream job in D.C. Will the CPA's past and the intern's future add up to something greater than the sum of their escalating attraction?

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Book Clips: Just Like That by Karin Kallmaker Apr 08, 2017

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Just Like That by Karin Kallmaker

Book Clips

Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet.

Synopsis

Karin Kallmaker's lesbian retelling of Pride and Prejudice pits first impressions against last chances in this lush wine country story.

Syrah Ardani tried independence - but the call of the Napa Valley hills and rolling vineyards of her family's winery have brought her home again. She is content with her ordered world until she learns that her father's feckless management has put Ardani Vineyards into receivership.

Corporate turnaround specialist Toni Blanchard's arrival is preceded by tales of her slash-and-burn techniques. Determined to meet this soulless corporate raider head on, Syrah proudly prepares to do battle for her home and family business. Toni has reason to retreat from a high-pressure Manhattan lifestyle, not the least of which is a bitter break up. She's been told that Syrah Ardani is attractive and single, but Toni never mixes business and pleasure.

Creditors clamor for a quick sale and payment. The beautiful--and hostile--Syrah wants Toni off her land and out of her life. Their clashes smolder with distrust and resentment, but also threaten to light a completely different kind of fire. Most dangerous of all is the one thing Toni can't control--the way her heart reacts when Syrah looks at her...just like that.

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Les Do Books: Melissa Brayden Talks Romance Apr 07, 2017

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Behind the Pine Curtain by Gerri Hill

Les Do Books

Melissa Brayden Talks Lesbian Romance

Listen as Tara talks to author Melissa Brayden. Authors are readers too, so Tara was excited to hear about the first lesfic book Melissa ever read, a historical that isn’t to be missed, a whole series, and her favourite lesfic ever.

Check out the books discussed here:

Letters Never Sent by Sandra Moran

Shaken series by KG MacGregor

And Playing the Role of Herself by K.E. Lane

Tara is a reviewer for The Lesbian Review, find her favourite books here. The Lesbian Review is a website dedicated to bringing you the best in lesbian fiction, movies, TV, fanfic and music.

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Les Talk About It: Are Lesbians Scary? Apr 03, 2017

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Les Talk About It

Are Lesbians Scary?

Episode 44 of 70

In this episode of Les Talk About it Sheena and Tamara are discussing they myth that lesbians are scary. They ask the question is this true, why is there this belief and how can we overcome it?

Les Talk About It Series: Being Lesbian

In this long running series we look at busting myths, representation, groundbreaking info and representation that matters.

About The Hosts

Sheena discovered lesbian fiction in her late teens and it helped her with her coming out process, something for which she will always be grateful.

Book Clips: Jane’s World: The Case Of The Mail Order Bride by Paige Braddock Apr 01, 2017

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Jane’s World: The Case Of The Mail Order Bride by Paige Braddock

Book Clips

Welcome to Book Clips, the mini podcast where authors and narrators give you a taste of a book with a short snippet.

Synopsis

Jane's PayBuddy account gets hacked and she inadvertently purchases a mail-order bride from Transnistria. Jane doesn't realize she's about to embark on her honeymoon until the bride, Natasha, shows up on her doorstep, with luggage. Jane's roommate, Ethan, can't stop drooling over sexy Natasha. Luckily, after the demise of the local newspaper, Jane has just taken a job at the public library where she has lots of coworkers smarter than she is that she enlists to help her figure a way out of this accidental marriage. Natasha believes if she can get Jane to consummate their marriage that, according to California's new state rulings on same-sex marriage, she'll be a US citizen. But is that all she's really after? Or does true romance begin to bloom between Natasha and Jane? If Jane's part-time girlfriend, Dorothy, has anything to say about it, the answer is no!