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Best Indie Romance Fiction of 2021

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ONLY SOFIA-ELISABETE

by Robin Elizabeth Kobayashi

A rich, original, and engrossing drama featuring a remarkably engaging hero. Full review >

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FICTION

BLUE AND OTHER STORIES

by William Young

A richly textured, engrossing collection of tales about people discovering who and why they love. Full review >

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FICTION

THE FABIAN WALTZ

by Kris Hall ; illustrated by Kim Harbour

A sparkling re-creation of Britain’s literary and political avant-garde. Full review >

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