Colleen Baker is the black sheep of a neighborhood-envied family. While the gated community offers the Bakers an elevator lift to the top of every social ladder, Colleen clings to the lower rungs. This is much to the dismay of her people-pleasing parents, who seek nothing more than the forced friendships as self-validation. When her unorthodox ways pose too great a threat to the indomitable Baker name, it is time for her to be shipped off to boarding school. Upon arrival, Colleen's entire outlook on life is changed. Amidst a haze of fragmenting relationships, she collects her serrated remains and pieces them together to discover herself, all the while becoming familiar with what true pain and love looks like, leading her to the friendships of a lifetime. Follow Colleen on her obstacle-ridden journey to realization in 'Dissonance'. #27 in #FREETHELGBT 04/30/19 Copyright 2015 persian_pink Original cover photo by Yoann Boyer

"Her flamboyance diffused into my plain existence." ____ Sariya was plain. She had an indifferent take on everything that came her way. Disowned by her parents for her sexuality, she was a boat drifting away, directionless, in the nameless oceans. Miraculously, Sariya had harbored a crush on another woman, years older, who frequented the café she worked at. She was flamboyant. Conversations and feelings are shared. Sariya realizes that she may no longer indulge in sheer futility. ~WomanxWoman~ ---

Princess Sorena doesn't want to get married. Well, it's not that she's opposed to love. But according to her parents, love and marriage don't go hand in hand. So when a suitor comes after her hand, she has no choice but to flee. But after rescuing a princess from the clutches of an evil wizard under the false identity of her sister, she learns that love tends to get its own way in the end. This incredible cover was designed for me by Annie Hara (@annie1loves1you)

"Do you believe in second chances, Freya?" Freya Sherman is a writer at popular celebrity magazine, Magnify. She's in a steady relationship, a steady job, and has a steady life. Everything is fine. But Freya is looking for something more than fine, whether or not she knows it. So when she has the opportunity to spend a week with the wild and wonderful musician, Ray Summers, everything she knows will change forever. (Editors's Choice 2021)

Mahika and Amoli can't stand each other, but that's not the only thing they have in common. Mahika treats Amoli like she's childish. Amoli thinks Mahika is a stuck-up prude. But Mahika's best friend and Amoli's brother are getting married, so they can't ignore each other forever. If that wasn't the case, they wouldn't even acknowledge each other's existence. Right? Wrong. What meets the eye isn't all there is, is it? Throw a big fat Indian wedding, some alcohol, and a dimly lit hotel room together, and you'll find out, too. Because Mahika and Amoli certainly do.

Lana never expected one wild night to end in a wedding - and least of all that her partner in crime would steal her crush. Now she has the chance to do it all over again. --------------------- "We're superheroes," Cam announces when we're finished. "Yeah." I smile tightly. The superhero never gets the girl. --------------------- Inspired in part by "When We First Met" - if you haven't seen it, go watch it! [[Completed]]

When Lacey graduated from college she had her life planned to a 'T', secure her dream job, find a new apartment, and maybe get a cat - that was a year ago.

Laney Rubia is paired up with the most unlikely partner for her English class. Nora "The Nerd" Lovegood. Known as the school's resident nerd and diehard Harry Potter fan, Nora is an easy target for the jocks and popular kids. Even the unpopular kids bully her. Determined to just get through the project, Laney tries to keep on the down low about her pairing up with Nora but Nora isn't afraid to show it off. Actually she isn't afraid of much. Maybe spiders. And public speaking. And reaching the bottom of a tub of ice cream and realizing there's no more left. Other than that, she's seemingly oblivious to what's going on around her and to her. Over the course of their project, they learn things about each other-and themselves-that they didn't know before. #ProtectTransKids #TransRightsAreHumanRights [Achievements: #128 in Teen Fiction] © Kersten Noelle

The water supply at Gregory College is contaminated, possibly fatal, and definitely unfit for drinking. It's the worst crisis Gregory College has ever had to deal with in years. Twenty year old Rainey Dumar is in charge of delivering free water bottles to her fellow students. She likes the job, but it is what it is: a way to get cash and support her struggling family. Things take a sharp turn when a new employee joins the team: Danika Reddy, a sophomore who is sweet, gorgeous, and maybe not the smartest person around. The two girls are polar opposites: hot and cold, gay and straight, and lo and behold violent sparks fly in the workplace, unlike anything Rainey's ever felt before. To make matters worse, Rainey finds herself entangled in a sinister spirit group on campus. They like to steal cars, leave mysterious notes, and threaten innocent lives. Despite attempts to resist all outside help, it's Danika who comes to her rescue. Danika, who is nothing like she seems, is fiercely protective of her uptight boss, danger be damned. Drowning in trouble, Rainey can't tell which is worse: being targeted by a criminal college cult or falling for a straight girl. Welcome to Gregory College.

All seems well for Jules Cohen - head of the theatre club, top student and girlfriend to rugby player Beau Sullivan. But when she receives a note from another girl claiming their love for her, Jules begins to question her sexuality. Detailing the struggles of figuring out what it means to be bisexual, Jules aims to find out exactly who this mystery crush is and discover herself on the way out. #freethelgbt