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Karin Kallmaker

Biography

Karin has been exclusively devoted to lesbian fiction since the publication of her first novel by Naiad Press in 1989. In addition to multiple Lambda Literary Awards, she has won the Ann Bannon Popular Choice, multiple Goldies and has been selected as a Trailblazer by the Golden Crown Literary Society.

The California native is the mother of two and lives with her wife in the Bay Area. Her official website is https://kallmaker.com/ or search on social media for “Kallmaker” – there’s only one, which is probably for the best.

Where to find Karin Kallmaker online

Website: https://kallmaker.com

Series

The Coin of Love by
Velvet in Venice
Price: $4.99 USD.
Knight of Nights
Price: $4.99 USD.
Wind in Her Hair
Price: $4.99 USD.
Checked Out
Price: $4.99 USD.

Books

Checked Out by
Series: The Coin of Love, Book 4. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 43,740. Language: English. Published: November 15, 2023 by Romance and Chocolate Ink. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Romantic Comedy, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
Agent Big City Grumpy meets Librarian Small Town Sunshine. Checked Out is all that in a jingle bells novella full of books, cookies, and one very old coin.
Wind in Her Hair by
Series: The Coin of Love, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 39,320. Language: English. Published: August 29, 2023 by Romance and Chocolate Ink. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Romance » Later in Life, Fiction » Romance » Historical » 20th Century
Longing to escape from her conventional, constrained life, Irene Carson is on a road trip to see something new. She gets her wish — and a great deal more.
Knight of Nights by
Series: The Coin of Love, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 44,460. Language: English. Published: April 28, 2023 by Romance and Chocolate Ink. Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Historical » General, Fiction » Romance » Historical » Medieval, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
Lady Kirstine is drawn to a warrior with no clan and no memory — an axe-wielding knight like no other. This series can be read in any order.
Cowboys and Kisses by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 41,970. Language: English. Originally Published: March 31, 2022 by Romance and Chocolate Ink. Categories: Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Business, Fiction » Romance » Western, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
A one-way stage ticket to the frontier leaves a young woman penniless and alone in Long Grass, Wyoming. With no other hope than to survive another day, she takes up the only profession open to her. Years later she encounters the cowboy she can love, and her first taste of pleasure - and happiness. Cowboys, however, are born to wander, and their kisses are as brief as the lives of young women...
A Fish Out of Water by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 36,150. Language: English. Originally Published: September 30, 2017 by Romance and Chocolate Ink. Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
A Single Word Will Cost Them Everything... An above sea hunt for the pleasure and song of human women turns disastrous when Ariel, 77th daughter of the Mer Queen, shares rising tides — powerful passion — with the forbidden Erica. Court rivals quickly report her transgression and Ariel finds herself an example of what happens to those who defy the Queen. Stripped of her voice and placed under a...
Velvet in Venice by
Series: The Coin of Love, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 44,220. Language: English. Originally Published: November 29, 2022 by Romance and Chocolate Ink. Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Multicultural & Interracial, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
The allure of Venice keeps Artie Bryson happily buried in the past. Until the night Nikki Velvet's sultry voice lures Artie into the Casino di Venezia cabaret. And the night after that… Stories in this series can be read in any order.
Comfort and Joy by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 18,400. Language: English. Originally Published: December 8, 2015 by Romance and Chocolate Ink. Categories: Fiction » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Romance » Holiday, Fiction » Romance » Military, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
Home from Afghanistan to surprise her mother, Milla Zajac doesn't expect more than the best apple pie in the world, the bliss of unrationed hot showers, and a quiet, peaceful hometown Christmas. She's not counting on futures, or meeting a woman like Tyna. From that first chance meeting, soldier Milla and pastor Tyna discover plenty of differences - and unexpected possibilities. 15,500 words...
Unbeliever - Love is Magic is Love by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 36,620. Language: English. Originally Published: November 29, 2017 by Romance and Chocolate Ink. Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Horror » Occult, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Witches, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
A mysterious book of blank pages and an alluring new neighbor challenges everything Hayley doesn't believe in, including love.
Castle Wrath by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 37,760. Language: English. Originally Published: February 13, 2017 by Romance and Chocolate Ink. Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian, Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Romance » New adult, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » Vampires, Fiction » Romance » LGBTQ+ » Lesbian
I inherited a castle in Scotland! Well, sort of. I'm a California girl so I might not have much of a chance at keeping it, not when the other claimant is a local. Plus, Portia Tennielle is compelling and sophisticated. She's invaded my dreams. They are very good dreams. Mostly. This whole situation could be the beginning of something wonderful, if not for the bad-tempered daughter of the...

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