Although June is over, and many cities have shed their rainbow confetti and the residue of glitter no longer lines the streets, queer literature continues to thrive.
All released in 2025, these sapphic romances will have you swooning.
- Love You A Latte by Corinna Bair
This swoon-worthy coffee shop romance is the perfect novella to tuck into your beach tote. Addison returns to her small hometown in Arizona for a week on a much-needed vacation from her city life. A chance second encounter with Frankie—the hot local barista—stirs up feelings and culminates in a whirlwind of emotion. - Backhanded Compliments by Katie Chandler
For those of us still in the throes of Challengers, this sports romance might be the perfect summer read. A fiery enemies-to-lovers romance, Juliette and Luca face off in the Australian Open on the court as established rivals in the media and in the art of tennis. In private, they lean into undeniable chemistry, which throws their worlds into turmoil. - The Next Chapter by Camille Kellogg
Lovers of Notting Hill will rejoice at this queer retelling of the classic ’90s film. Former child star Katrina’s chance encounter with bookseller Jude (whose queer feminist bookstore might just be the site of any perfect sapphic daydream) advances Katrina’s journey to understanding her own queer identity. With the idea of advancing her career as an adult actress, Katrina makes plans to come out publicly—with Jude as her partner in a fake-dating scheme. But, inevitable complications, including a media frenzy and real feelings ensue, push both women to decide what they truly want for themselves. - Kiss Me, Maybe by Gabriella Gamez
Librarian and influencer Angela is an asexual lesbian who has never been kissed—and is on a mission to change that. Using her video platform, she concocts a scavenger hunt for her followers, and the winner will be her first kiss! When Krystal, the hot bartender and Angela’s crush of five years, wants to help, sparks fly. Krystal, however, has sworn off romantic love. Will the scavenger hunt lead Angela to a kiss, or is there something else on the journey worth exploring? - Love in Focus by Lyla Lee
Recently single Gemma, a relationship advice columnist all but given up on love, is paired with Celeste, a photographer with international acclaim, for a once-in-a-lifetime visual project on modern love. The only issue is that Celeste happens to be Gemma’s ex—the very one who broke her heart in college. As the two work to capture the essence of modern romance, they must also navigate their own challenging emotions and the spark that still flies between them. - Ready to Score by Jodie Slaughter
This sports romance takes place on football fields. Jade, exhausted by small-town politics, is gunning for a head coach position that would be perfect for her career. She didn’t count on Francesca, recently arrived and going for the head coach position with equal fervor. When the two clash, the attraction is imminent. In the world of sports, will the opportunity of a lifetime win over the potential for love to blossom? - Single Player by Tara Tai
Two video game creators meet their match (in more ways than one) in this enemies-to-lovers romance that takes place on- and off-screen. Cat, a romantic at heart, is a writer for the Compass Hollow video game storyline whose boss, Andi, is attempting to make a name for themself in the field by nixing love from the plot. Certain developments, like a funder requiring romance to appeal to a “female” audience, and an uncovered plot to attack Andi’s work, force the two to work together against misogyny in the industry, and perhaps grow closer along the way.
Pride or not, rain or shine, we always encourage supporting sapphic writers. Check for these titles at your local bookstore, or click the links to order through Tagg’s bookshop.org page. Have any other recommendations? Find us on Instagram and let us know!