
Keeping Carmen Ruiz
The Lost & Found Series, Book 2
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Alyson Root
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Finding Molly Parsons was just the beginning for this group of friends-turned-family.
Faith has found her soulmate in Nathalie, while Mateo finally reels in his long-time crush, Daniel. And just when Molly thinks it might be her turn, love slips right through her fingers. Carmen Ruiz has gone in search of the something—or someone—that placed the first shackle around her heart. She knows that the key to her future lies in her past. What she doesn’t realize is that her journey will be the catalyst for an unforgettable, cross-country quest for love and liberation.
An unexpected reckoning leads Faith and Molly back to the heart of Kentucky. A fire station delivers more than just eye candy for Enid. And a mysterious woman named Mariana receives a guest she’s been waiting 37 years to meet again. With the ever-sparkling Mateo and the incorrigible Enid Butcher by their sides, Faith, Molly, and Carmen travel from one coast to the other, making amends on their way back to The Sunflower Ranch.
This place that first brought them all together now poses questions that will test their bonds. Will Faith mend the strained relationship with her mother, Maureen? Can Mateo forge a life without his big sister and protector? And is Molly ready to keep Carmen’s heart—for good?
In this story of forgiveness, closure, and redemption, the Ruiz-Parsons clan navigate uncharted territory, facing each new challenge together. Through it all, they reaffirm that family bonds forged by choice are the most unbreakable, and that true love is always worth the wait.
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- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
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The Hells of Notre Dame is a sapphic retelling of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the first book in The Phantom of Notre Dame series: where Hunchback collides with The Phantom of the Opera in the streets of gothic Paris. Perfect for fans of the musicals and classic novels alike, these LGBT+ dark fantasy romances are as steamy as they are twisted, and are intended for a mature adult audience.
By: R.L. Davennor
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The Devil She Knows
- By: Alexandria Bellefleur
- Length: 11 hrs
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Samantha Cooper is having a day from hell. In less than 24 hours, her life has unraveled, leaving her single and with nowhere to live. Adding insult to injury, she’s trapped in an elevator with a gorgeous woman claiming to be a demon. Daphne is not at all what Samantha expected from someone claiming to be an evil supernatural entity. She’s pretty, witty, dressed in pink, and smells nice. And she’s here to offer Samantha a deal she can’t refuse. Six wishes in exchange for one tiny trade—Samantha’s soul.
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The Touch of Her Voice
- By: Sara Scott
- Narrated by: Quinn Riley
- Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins
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On the surface, Jensy Willett appears to have it all: a supportive family, good friends, and an outstanding high school and college basketball career. But beneath that surface she hides a situation that has destroyed every meaningful romantic relationship she's had. As a result she has vowed to keep that secret locked deep within her. So when she begins graduate school, Jensy decides to shun possible romance to focus on her studies, and in that way, prevent any further relationship failures.
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What a book 📖 🥳
- By Ice_nnette on 03-28-25
By: Sara Scott
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How to Flirt with a Witch
- By: Tiana Warner
- Narrated by: Adrienne Fleming
- Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins
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Katie’s biggest worry starting university in Vancouver is finding her place in a new city… until she adopts a fluffy kitten that turns out to be cursed. Her misfortune leads her to Natalie, a beautiful “veterinarian” with a secret: she’s a witch whose job is to keep dark magic under control. Turns out, Katie has a rare ability to sense curses. Thrust into a secret coven of witches and deadly magic, she’s determined to use her special ability to help Natalie do her job. Natalie, on the other hand, just wants to keep Katie safe.
By: Tiana Warner
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One I Knew
- By: Rita Potter
- Narrated by: Jessie Elwyn
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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An opposites attract lesbian romance about winning the beautiful “straight” girl you never stood a chance with back in high school. Hollywood darling Mallory St. Cloud has it all: An Emmy, Grammy, and now an Oscar. She’s forty, feted, fabulous…and empty. On a whim, she leaves LA for Maplecrest, Pennsylvania, the hometown she fled when she was eighteen. Dependable Andi Grainger, owner of Maplecrest’s successful handy business Chicks with Tool Belts, is startled to see her famous former best friend back in town. Soon, it’s as if their friendship never ended
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Story of a lifetime of love
- By Tech Mom on 04-04-25
By: Rita Potter
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The Misadventures of Callie Compton
- A Sapphic Romance
- By: Alyson Root
- Narrated by: Lillia Green
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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It's not everyday you find out that your sweet, sweater-knitting, church-going grandma is the UK's most prolific crime boss. For Callie Compton, that day became a reality on her eighteenth birthday. Not being criminally inclined, Callie did the only thing she could. She bided her time, stole her grandma's little black book of scumbag employees, and ran for her life. Six years later Callie finds herself in a small café in Sweden, her Spidey sense is tingling. Someone is watching her. How did they catch her trail? And what is she going to do next?
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wonderful book could not put it down
- By Jesse on 01-30-24
By: Alyson Root
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On the Same Page
- By: Haley Cass
- Narrated by: Lori Prince
- Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins
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Riley Beckett met Gianna Mäkinen-drop-dead gorgeous influencer, trilingual, daughter of world-famous models, yes, that Gianna Mäkinen-their first year at Boston University, and it changed everything for the both of them. After all, when you find the person who just gets you, nothing feels quite "the same" right?
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Oh. My. God.
- By Sarah C. on 04-01-24
By: Haley Cass
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Blessed by the Cupid Distribution System
- A Cozy and Steamy Lesbian Paranormal Romance
- By: Robin Jo Margaret
- Narrated by: Charlie L. Wood
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
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Local loner and hopeless romantic Iris Clarke is single, again, on Valentine’s Day. During the annual Cupid speech before the Grand Lover’s Day, Jaya comes across Iris’s file. Unable to look away from those beautiful brown eyes, Jaya chooses Iris for her imminent mission. When the winged woman shows up at Iris’s house and tells her she is going to find her a partner for the day, Iris can’t believe it.
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Such a gem of a read!
- By Kat on 03-23-25
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Gillian's Island
- A Romantic Misadventure
- By: Cara Malone
- Narrated by: Nym Kingsley
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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Scarlet Day, the magnetic lead singer of the all-female alt-rock band The Scarlet Begonias, is on the cusp of fame. Their first album just launched and they’ve landed a dream gig – performing on a luxury sapphic cruise to the Galapagos. To top it all off, during their first set on deck, she makes a connection with a mesmerizing woman in the crowd. Robin Barry is a solo traveler on a couples cruise, which has the potential to be painfully awkward. A veterinary researcher intent on focusing on the wildlife rather than the women, her plans change abruptly when she meets the sultry starlet.
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Gillian’s Island
- By Marta C. on 04-23-25
By: Cara Malone
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- Morgan Bee
- 02-17-25
Might just be my favorite found family series
I'm a big fan of Alyson Root, and this series in particular. I just adore all of the characters and the found family is amazing, which is critical in a character-focused series like this. If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, this book would have them.
I already loved Molly from the initial installment in this series, Finding Molly Parsons (read it first if you haven't yet, because it's just as fabulous and you really do need the back story to truly get everything that's happening here), but damn do I love her even more. She's just such a caring, supportive woman, and her strength in facing her own demons so that she can open herself up to love is just wonderful. It certainly doesn't hurt that I could listen to Sadie Provost's audiobook characterization of Molly all day long, either.
I really enjoyed getting more details and insight into Carmen's history. I don't want to get into it too much because then I'd be getting into spoiler territory, but Root handles some pretty serious subject matter with care, but also a healthy dose of levity through Enid. Oh, Enid. She may be the comic relief, but don't let that fool you. She's one of the biggest sources of support for Carmen, pushing her and being her biggest cheerleader, but also for the other characters, and she's just so surprising in unexpected ways—although maybe they shouldn't be so unexpected.
Faith is back, and she's grown so much from where she was at the start of the first book, and her relationship with Nathalie and their communication and openness with each other is inspiring. Really, I could go on and on about how wonderful everyone is, but you should just read or listen to it and see for yourself.
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- Gigi
- 03-21-25
Sometimes the BEST Families are made not born!
Faith, Nathalie, Mateo, Daniel, Molly, Carmen, and Enid … oh my heart Enid! Not family by blood or birth, but surely a family of the heart, and “Keeping Carmen Ruiz” is their story. A story written with heart, soul, honesty and compassion ~ sometimes heated, sometimes painful, sometimes hysterical, and sometimes worthy of soul searing rage! I won’t spoil this fabulous listen for anyone by giving details, but I promise, you will feel for, AND with, these beautifully human, beautifully REAL characters as you listen, AND and at story’s end you will not be sorry you took this journey with them! Breathtakingly brought to life by stunning, emotionally on point, perfectly timed narration “Keeping Carmen Ruiz” easily earns five fabulous stars across all categories! This one is stunning and I loved it ~ I loved it ALL!
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- HCLMSL
- 04-19-25
Found Family Joy
Oh the feels…this was a stunning sequel to Finding Molly Parsons. We pick up right as that story ended
and continue with not only Carmen, but also Molly and Faith, as they go on their own healing journeys. The depth and growth of each character, side characters too, is amazing and thoughtful, insightful and often times humorous. I love that Enid, and all her glorious quips, began and ended this book perfectly ;)
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