Best Lesbian Romance 2010

It's hard to rate an anthology, because the writing can vary so much amongst the included authors.

"When We Almost Met" - I really liked this story, in which a woman reminisces about the times she could have crossed paths with the woman with whom she ultimately fell in love.

"Coming Out Party" - I honestly cannot remember what this story was about, so I don't really have anything to say about it.

"The Only Girl I Want" - A cute story, although it felt rushed (don't most short stories though?), about a reunion. The main character discovers the girl she's had the hots for returns them.

"Five" - A short, but good, story about a woman whose lover leaves her, and how she tries to move on with her life. I think we've all been there at one show more point.

"The Outside Edge" - An interesting story about professional figure skaters. Not normally my cup of tea, but still good.

"You are a Full Moon Without Clouds" - A woman travels to Thailand and falls in love. A nice atmospheric piece.

"Firsts" - A very short story about a relationship's "firsts."

"Soaked" - I can't remember what this story is about either.

"I Never Thought of Love" - A British woman falls in love with someone with a family from a previous relationship. She discovers that there is a place for herself in all of their lives.

"Girls and Their Cars" - Two butch girls who love racing their cars unexpectedly fall for one another. This didn't do much for me. Maybe it's because I don't care about cars.

"Hard to Hate Her" - A relatively unrealistic, but satisfying, story about a woman who falls in love with her ex-husband's new wife. What a perfect revenge, no? ;)

"Queens Up" - Set in the old West (I think?), a woman dresses up as a man to save her father's ranch in a card game, aided by her lover. Cute story.

"Reclamation" - A (human) woman sticks by her mate after she is turned into a vampire during an attack. Not my cup of tea, either. I don't care much for supernatural romances (I know I'm probably in the minority).

"The Letting Go" - On the verge of divorce because of infidelity, two women attempt to salvage their relationship. I didn't care much for this one either, mainly because I hate cheaters.

"The Last Dance" - Tempted by a woman who lives in Paris at a party, will she have the courage to leave everything she knows for a life she wants? This was set in the 1950s, and I really enjoyed this story.

"All In" - A doctor and her journalist lover are reunited. This was an okay story, but I don't think it was a strong way to finish the book.

Altogether, I think the book is worth a read if you enjoy lesbian fiction. Some of it ranges from the sweet to the erotica category. There's a little something for nearly everyone. show less