New Release: Forbidden: Book Two in the Jara Quinn Series By Lee Sato
Release Date: June 1, 2026
Forbidden: Book Two in the Jara Quinn Series by Lee Sato
In the quiet towns of Connecticut, a nightmare thought long-buried returned. Although the original case was closed and justice served, new victims turned up, bearing the same brutal signature. Recently reinstated, Special Agent Jara Quinn and her partner Travis O’Ryan join a task force with Detective Tess Goodwin from the Connecticut State Police and seasoned detective Noel Gregory from the New York City Police Department. A chilling discovery suggests the killer has operated for far longer and across more locations than anyone realized. The investigation draws them all into a deadly game where fear is the weapon and trust is fragile. When the darkness touches those closest to them, the line between the hunter and the hunted blurs. As the pieces fall into place, SA Quinn forms a desperate plan, risking everything to stop the terror before it claims another victim. In Forbidden, every scent tells a story, every family hides a secret, and justice may come from the most unexpected place.
Congratulations to 2026 Goldie Finalist, Judy M. Kerr
Congratulations to Judy M. Kerr, 2026 Goldie Finalist in the Mystery/Thriller/Crime category for Postmarked Castle Cove, Book 3 in the MC McCall series
Watch SL Kassidy and KL Mitchell Read From Their New Releases
Watch SL Kassidy and KL Mitchell read from their new releases.
Once Within a Dream by SL Kassidy
Scallywag by KL Mitchell
Check out the 9th Annual Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale
It's On!!
End of Year 25% Off Sale
The ninth annual Smashwords End of Year Sale is now underway!
This means it's time to start celebrating great deals on books you’ve been waiting all year to read!
WHAT TO KNOW
Launchpoint Press Author Rashah Salun Answers Your Questions and Reads From Her Debut Novel
Jodi Zerambi (aka Jazzy Mitchell, author), publisher for Desert Palm Press and Launchpoint Press interviews Launchpoint Press debut author Rashah Salun in this Live Author Reading and Q & A
Desert Palm Press Author Dee Rismiller Answers Your Questions and Reads From Her Debut Novel
Jodi Zerambi (aka Jazzy Mitchell, author), publisher for Desert Palm Press and Launchpoint Press interviews Desert Palm Press debut author Dee Rismiller in this Live Author Reading and Q & A
Congratulations to Nat Burns on Her Lambda Literary Award Win!
Author Nat Burns has won a 2025 Lambda Literary Award for co-editing SWAGGER: A Celebration of the Butch Experience, which took home the LGBTQ+ Anthology prize. Join us in celebrating this extraordinary achievement!
New Release: Rare Vintage by Dee Rismiller
Jessica Morgan is a gifted profiler. Some might even use the term legendary when speaking of her skills. So much so that the FBI Director takes it upon himself to call her back into service years after a personal tragedy caused her to walk away from the Bureau. Returning with her profiling skills intact and a medical degree, Agent Morgan's task is to assess the investigation she's assigned, profile the UNSUB (unknown subject), and deliver the profile to the investigating agents before moving on to the next case. She works tirelessly, relentlessly, and most importantly...alone. Until now. The Director pairs Jessica with Dr. Erin Little, a skilled forensic pathologist and an outstanding FBI agent. Erin has earned a favorable reputation during her ten years at the Bureau. Erin's task force, assigned to find a serial killer dubbed The Slasher by the newspapers, continues to hit dead ends, prompting the Director to ignore Jessica's rule of working alone. He puts them together, knowing their combined skills are needed to catch The Slasher and bring him to justice. As sparks fly professionally and personally, Jessica and Erin race against time to stop the serial killer before he strikes again.
Launchpoint Press Acquires Desert Palm Press
As of January 1, 2025, Jodi Zeramby will become the publisher for Desert Palm Press. Since Jodi became the publisher of Launch Point Press in 2023, both presses have acted as sister presses. We collaborate, cooperate, and assist one another in this crazy world of independent small press publishing. That won’t change.
Lee Fitzsimmons established Desert Palm Press in 2014 to aid her friends with publishing their lesbian-themed stories. Lee gave Jodi Zeramby her chance to become a published author in 2015. In fact, under Jodi’s pen name, Jazzy Mitchell, DPP published five of her books and a short story that was contributed to a DPP-produced anthology.
As sister presses, LPP and DPP are a tremendous resource for one another. Both publishing houses will remain separate imprints, and they will continue to produce quality books you will love to read. Watch for their collaboration of livestream events and more!
Congratulations to Heather Werner for her 2025 Goldie Award for Summit’s Shadow
We are please to announce that our author Heather Werner has been honored with a 2025 Goldie Award in the Paranormal/Occult/Horror genre.
Summit’s Shadow received a 2025 Goldie Award on July 19, 2025 in Albany, New York at the annual Golden Crown Literary Society Goldie Awards and Conference.
Please join us in congratulating Heather on this well-deserved honor! 🏅✨
Desert Palm Press Authors Celebrated at the 2024 Lesfic Bard Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that two of our authors have been honored at this year’s Lesfic Bard Awards:
Jane Alden’s The Queen’s Eye won the Mystery category lesficbardawards.com.
Barbara Lynn Murphy’s A String of Days was named Runner‑Up in the Fiction category lesficbardawards.com.
Check out Bold Journey Interview of Barbara Murphy
We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Barbara Murphy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Barbara below.
A String of Days is Featured in I Heart SapphFIC Week 48 Reader Challenge
From the I Heart SapphFIC Website
Welcome to week 48 of the 2024 IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge, where we have so many sapphic books to share!
New to the IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge?
We’re excited for this year’s challenge. Not only do we have some fantastic women-loving-women books by so many wonderful sapphic authors to showcase, but we’ll be bringing you even more rainbow-books content in 2024. What can we say? We love reading that much.
With 100 categories and over 2,000 queer book recommendations coming your way this year, our aim is to make it as easy as possible to reach your 2024 lesfic reading goal!
A String of Days by Barbara Lynn Murphy is on sale for $3.99 December 2nd through December 6th
Not Too Old is Featured in I Heart SapphFIC Week 48 Reader Challenge
From the I Heart SapphFIC Website
Welcome to week 48 of the 2024 IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge, where we have so many sapphic books to share!
New to the IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge?
We’re excited for this year’s challenge. Not only do we have some fantastic women-loving-women books by so many wonderful sapphic authors to showcase, but we’ll be bringing you even more rainbow-books content in 2024. What can we say? We love reading that much.
With 100 categories and over 2,000 queer book recommendations coming your way this year, our aim is to make it as easy as possible to reach your 2024 lesfic reading goal!
Not Too Old by Ann Tonnell is on sale for $2.99 December 2nd through December 6th
Huge Holiday Savings on E-Books and Audiobooks
Get ready to curl up with your next great read or listen! From November 15th to January 1st, we’re bringing you the ultimate holiday sale:
📖 All E-Books: Just $3.99
🎧 All Audiobooks: Only $9.99
Discover a world of stories at unbeatable prices and enjoy the perfect way to unwind this holiday season. Don’t wait too long—these deals won’t last forever!
When It’s True garners acclaim at The BookFest Awards
This heartfelt novel has made waves in the literary world, recently garnering acclaim at The BookFest Awards for its genuine portrayal of the power of love to overcome any obstacle.
Celebrated at The BookFest, the book stood out in its category for its sincere narrative, complex character arcs, and the delicate way it handles themes of vulnerability and trust. This recognition is a testament to the compelling nature of Murphy’s writing and her ability to touch readers’ hearts with her beautiful prose.
Whether you are a fan of contemporary romance or simply looking for a story to uplift and inspire, When It's True will not disappoint.
Pick up When It's True today and discover why it's captivating readers and judges alike. Don’t miss out on this award-winning romance that’s already leaving an indelible mark on hearts everywhere.
Visit The BookFest website to learn more about this accolade and to dive into this beautiful love story.
Celebrate Pride Month With Our $3.99 Sale on Selected Titles
🏳️🌈 This June, we're celebrating Pride Month with a fantastic sale on selected titles from our collection. 🏳️🌈
We believe in the power of stories to foster empathy, understanding, and acceptance. That's why we've handpicked a diverse selection of books that represent the rich tapestry of the LGBTQ+ community.
From coming-out stories and heart-warming romances to science fiction and fantasy, you'll find a book that speaks to you.
This is the perfect opportunity to add to your TBR pile or gift a book to a friend or loved one.
But hurry! This sale is for a limited time only.
Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate Pride Month and support our authors and their stories. Visit our shop today and take advantage of this incredible offer!
Happy Pride! 🌈✨
Barbara Murphy’s When It's True receives a 2023 Lesfic Bard Award in Fiction
Barbara Murphy’s When It’s True Receives a 2023 Lesfic Bard Award in Fiction
New Releases Coming Soon
New Releases Coming Soon
2024 Alice B Toklas Medal Winner: Nat Burns
Join us in congratulating Nat Burns as one of the recipients of the 2024 Alice B Toklas Medals.