Queer Deals and Steals – May 13th, 2025

✨ Book of the Week ✨

Riyati Rivals

Series: Riyati #2

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Kai Zeal

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Fantasy, Contemporary

Spiciness / Heat Level: 🌶️🌶️

Representation: Asexual, Aromantic, Lesbian

What would you sacrifice to alter an already guaranteed future? The new school year has begun in the quiet town of Opal Pines, and with it, new problems for Kylie and Jordan: Kylie’s mother barely lets her out of sight, and Jordan’s new friend makes it clear he’s no fan of Kylie. Even their older selves are at odds with each other: Siani refuses to intervene in the events to come; meanwhile, Rotanu is not sure the ends justify the means needed to get there. To make matters even worse, a familiar woman from the June kidnapping is back and wants Kylie’s head. What happens when the past is painful and still seeks vengeance, the present is lonely, and the future uncertain? Riyati Rivals is the second book of a new adult/adult contemporary, low dark fantasy series that seeks to explore themes of identity, legacy, the greater good, and finding your own path in life. The Riyati series includes multiple first person perspectives and multiple queer characters (currently including demisexual/romantic and lesbian representation with more to come in future books), set in the modern day United States.

Side characters: lesbians

Regular Price: $4.99

Discounted Price: $2.49 (itch only)

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Dandelion

Cover for Dandelion. Water color illustration with two men linking pinky fingers while facing away from each other.

Merlina Garance

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Romance, Historical

Spiciness / Heat Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Representation: Achillean, Bi, Gay

1973. It’s been some 20 years since Bill saw Bobby for the last time, and he certainly didn’t expect to run into him again at work. The men have baggage, and more that meets the eye. They’ve known each other since school and much happened since, before they parted ways on heartbreak. Twenty years later, is Bill ready to finally admit his feelings, his sexuality, and to gather his courage to conquer his old lover and friend once more?

Regular Price: 3.99

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Bundle Corner

Queer Contemporary Romance Bundle

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A bundle of some of the best contemporary romance books by queer indie authors!

Notable Books:

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