#iris and Stevie

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The Truth About Me and You 🖤

Stevie + Iris - “Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date”

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Dehila and Claire: We're getting married!

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Read in 2024:

Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake

Make your own happily ever after.

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currently reading 🌷

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do you have a place where I can read all the aus?

they all have a tag! I’ll tag them on this post

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"I spent a lot of times," Iris went on, "convincing myself I wasn’t built to last, wasn’t built for romance, for love. But maybe…" Tears bloomed into her eyes. "Maybe I was just built for you."

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I finished the Bright Falls Trilogy!

And this is my ranking:

🥇Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail

🥈 Delilah Green Doesn’t Care

🥉Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date

I don’t think I have anything to say about Delilah’s book. Delilah started off so strong and got me hooked and attached to this series. Her and Claire are so beautifully written. Delilah is such a compelling character and I adore her with all my heart!

Her interactions with Ruby were my favourite parts. How she softened to Claire’s 12 year old daughter and embraced her role in her life, loving Ruby and being the cool & supportive stepmom to her is a cherry on top! The friendship between all the women, how Delilah warms up to them and their interactions (especially with Delilah and Iris) were golden! I don’t know if I have anything else to say except how much I loved it.

Astrid’s book though stands as my favourite in the whole trilogy! I don’t know, something about Astrid’s story felt the most relatable to me. Also just love Astrid as a character. I’m all about a stone-cold character letting her walls crumble and freeing herself from expectations set upon her since she was a child. She was intriguing from the first time we met her, and if it wasn’t for Delilah’s book setting up her character so well, maybe I wouldn’t love her book as much. And to see how far her and Delilah’s relationship has come in this book to the point she ran to Delilah first about her feelings for Jordan was just *chefs kiss*!

And Jordan Everwood? Oh my god, I love her so so much! She’s such a mess, but she’s a beautiful dorky mess with such an enigmatic presence! She and Astrid have very different personalities in the beginning. The tension and yearning? I ATE THAT UP. She’s so entertaining to read, and her passion and love for her family’s legacy is just so heartwarming. Personally love how she humbles Astrid time and time again and got her to open up about herself. She has such a big heart and I just love her so much!

Now Iris. Although I enjoyed Iris’ book, I didn’t enjoy it as much as the 1st two. I love Iris since the 1st book. Shes hilarious and her presence is so magnetic. And I love the MCs of the 2 books but something about Stevie’s character was just lacking for me but I can’t put my finger on it. She’s sweet, and I related so much to her anxiety but I don’t know, I think I needed more. For some reason this book felt a bit disconnected from the first 2? Maybe I missed the presence of original characters in this one. Even Bright Falls itself. A lot of the setting happened outside-ish of Bright Falls, and the town was such a big part of this universe that I missed it in this book. It felt like a spin off as opposed to a continuation of the 2nd.

The ending was so cute though! The conclusion to the series. I won’t say much other than it was just beautiful!

I’m not much of a pure romance reader. I love my dystopian & romantasy books BUT I’m so glad I gave this series a chance. Delilah Green Doesn’t Care got me so attached to these characters in a way I can’t explain.

Maybe because I couldn’t find a lot of queer representation in books when I was growing up so to have this whole trilogy with queer women at the very centre, I just gravitated so fast and fell in love these characters.

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Vanessa deserves the world and Adri can go jump off a cliff tbqh

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Now, this has become my favorite book! The way I would die for both Iris and Stevie!

I relate to Iris so hard though!

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(333) Time Travel Radio 1981 Pt.1

Disciples!Here we go! Finally kicking off TTR 1981 with episode 333 – half the beast! There’s some great obvious bands as well as some ‘lesser-knowns’ and here’s where we start. Enough talking – let’s get rockin’! \m/ (Time) Artist – Song [Album]BLOCK ONE: 0:01:00 The Tubes – Talk To Ya Later [The Completion Backward Principle]0:05:41 Bryan Adams – Fits Ya Good [You Want It You Got It]0:10:10…

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I'm struck with emotion after finishing iris kelly, doesn't date. I'm speechless and yet I can't help but want to scream about this book into the abyss. It truly is a masterpiece. I have been looking for a sapphic romance to cut me to my core and I have finally found it.

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I am really liking these songs! And the animation is starting to grow on me...

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Pls, pls, pls I need more WLW book recommendations!!!

Adults, YA, spicy, soft, I don’t care. I just need wlw books because I want to switch from fanfics only to actual books as well

Okay, here we are, enjoy :)

Bright Falls Series by Ashley Herring Blake: 1. Delilah Green Doesn't Care -> Delilah Green swore she would never go back to Bright Falls - nothing is there for her except memories of a lonely childhood - but when Delilah's stepsister pressures her into photographing her wedding with a guilt trip and a large check, Delilah finds herself back in Bright Falls once more. She plans to breeze in and out, but then she sees Claire Sutherland, one of Astrid's stuck-up besties, and decides that maybe there's some fun (and a little retribution) to be had, after all. 2. Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail -> For Astrid Parker failure is unacceptable. When Pru Everwood asks her to be the designer for the Everwood Inn's renovation, which will be featured on a hugely popular home makeover show, Astrid is thrilled. However, Astrid never planned on Jordan Everwood, Pru's granddaughter and the lead carpenter for the renovation, who despises every modern design decision Astrid makes. Is she going to pursue the life that she's expected to lead or the one that she really wants? 3. Iris Kelly doesn't date -> Everyone around Iris Kelly is in love and she’s happy for all of them, truly. Iris doesn’t want any of that—dating, love, romance. She’ll stick to her commitment-free hookups. There’s only one problem—Iris is a romance author facing an imminent deadline for her second book, and she’s completely out of ideas. Perfectly happy to ignore her problems as per usual, Iris goes to a bar and meets a sexy stranger, Stefania, and a night of dancing and making out turns into the worst one-night stand Iris has had in her life. To get her mind off everything, Iris tries out for the lead role in a local play, a queer retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, but comes face-to-face with Stefania, whose real name turns out to be Stevie. Desperate to save face in front of her friends, Stevie asks Iris to play along as her girlfriend. Iris is shocked, but when she realizes the arrangement might provide her with some much-needed romantic content for her book, she agrees. As the two women play the part of a happy couple, lines start to blur.

Falls from grace by Ruby Landers -> Savannah Grace and her band were huge stars in Nashville. Now enlists Noah Lyman - an indie musician - to help her break out of country music and make a name for herself for once and for all. They have to spend the winter in Savannah secluded vacation home in the woods of Vermont, and Noah brings along his best friend Brynn Marshall and pretend she’s his wife? After all, what could possibly go wrong?

The secret of you and me by Melissa Lenhardt -> Nora hasn’t looked back. Not since she fled Texas to start a new life. Now she can live—and love—however she wants. The only problem is that she also left behind the one woman she can’t forget. Now tragedy calls her back home to confront her past—and reconcile her future.

Books by Haley Cass: - Those Who Wait and the follow-up Forever and A Day -> Spencer Sutton, the daughter of a congressman, and Charlotte Thompson, New York City’s youngest deputy mayor, meet on SapphicSpark, a women-seeking-women dating app. Sutton isn’t built for casual, and Charlotte needs to keep a low profile as the race heats up. In spite of that, a friendship blossoms as Charlotte helps Sutton navigate the dating world. - Down to A Science -> Ellie Beckett is a scientific genius finishing a Ph.D. at MIT, sitting on her stool at her favorite bar, putting the final touches on her thesis - her life is predictable and comfortable enough, until the night Mia Sharpe walks in to play pool with some friends and things are never the same again. and On the same Page -> Riley Beckett met Gianna Mäkinen their first year at Boston University, and it changed everything for the both of them. She knows Gianna doesn't do romance or relationships, and she knows nothing could ever come between them. But when a holiday party mix-up sets in motion a domino effect of changes, Riley has to question everything she thought she knew about their relationship. What, exactly, does Gianna mean to her after all? - In the Long Run -> Taylor Vandenberg is busy running a successful travel blog. Brooke Watson and Taylor’s younger brother have been best friends for the majority of their lives. It means that even if Taylor isn’t physically present, she’s always been a part of Brooke’s most monumental life experiences. When Taylor lands back in Faircombe for an extended stay, it leads to more run-ins than Brooke would like. And more feelings than either may want to admit. - When You Least Expect It & Better Than Expected (I haven't had a chance to read them yet, but I have seen them recommended a lot)

If tomorrow doesn't come by Jen St. Jude -> On the morning Avery Byrne plans to end her life, the world discovers there are only nine days left to live: an asteroid is headed for Earth, and no one can stop it. As time runs out and secrets slowly come to light, Avery fights her way home to save the girl she has been in love with her whole life. But can Avery also learn to save herself and find hope again in the tomorrows she has left?

Kiss her once for me by Alison Cochrun -> Ellie had a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. The next year, Andrew, the shop’s landlord where Ellie works, proposes a shocking, drunken plan: a marriage of convenience that will benefit both of them. They make a plan to spend the holidays together at his family cabin to keep up the ruse. But when Andrew introduces his new fiancée to his sister, Ellie is shocked to discover is the mysterious woman she fell for over the year before.

6 times we almost kissed (and one time we did) by Tess Sharpe -> Penny and Tate keep almost kissing. It’s just this confusing thing that keeps happening. You know, from time to time. For basically their entire teenaged existence.  They’ve never talked about it. They’ve always ignored it in the aftermath. But now they’re living across the hall from each other. And some things—like their kisses—can’t be almosts forever. 

Nottingham: the true story of Robin Hood by Anna Burke -> (A retelling of Robin Hood's story with a Female Robin and wlw couples) After a fateful hunting accident sends her on the run from the law, Robyn finds herself deep in the heart of Sherwood Forest. All she really wants to do is provide for her family and stay out of trouble, but when the Sheriff of Nottingham levies the largest tax in the history of England, she’s forced to take matters into her own hands. Relying on the help of her band of merry women and the Sheriff’s intriguing—and off limits—daughter, Marian, Robyn must find a way to pull off the biggest heist Sherwood has ever seen.

Forget me not by Alyson Derrick -> Stevie has a terrible fall. And when she comes to, she can remember nothing of the last two years—not California, not coming to terms with her sexuality, not even her girlfriend Nora. Suddenly, Stevie finds herself in a life she doesn’t quite understand. And Nora finds herself…forgotten.

It goes like this by Miel Moreland -> Eva, Celeste, Gina, and Steph used to play in world-famous queer pop band called Moonlight Overthrow. But after a sudden falling out leads to the dissolution of the teens' band, their friendship, and Eva and Celeste's starry-eyed romance, nothing is the same. Until a storm devastates their hometown, bringing the four ex-best-friends back together. As they prepare for one last show, they'll discover whether growing up always means growing apart.

Dominion Series by J J Arias: 1. Losing Control  -> Talent agent Adriana Ortiz’s world is rocked when she’s thrust into the tumultuous orbit of Roxy, the raw, enigmatic pop rebel with a notorious edge and a guarded heart. Tasked with steering the wild Roxy on a whirlwind tour, Adriana boards Roxy’s opulent tour bus. The nights are filled with roaring crowds, but it’s the electric tension between Roxy and Adriana that sets the air on fire. A forbidden connection that threatens to consume them. Is the wild, unbridled Roxy worth the risk to Adriana’s career, or is she just another woman falling victim to Roxy’s charms? 2. Fighting for Control  -> Lola Barros is a rising talent agent burning with ambition. Carmen Vargas is a dedicated lawyer poised to conquer the legal field. Their shared high-rise is the only thing these two powerhouses have in common. After a trivial parking mishap snowballs onto a full-blown feud, Lola and Carmen are thrust into unconventional anger management sessions and their fiery rivalry gives way to smoldering desire. But yielding to desire isn't straightforward. Between the shadows of demanding careers and familial expectations, their love is tested. Can Lola and Carmen find a balance between ambition and affection? 3. Relinquishing Control  -> Natalia Flores rules her exclusive talent agency with an iron fist, brokering blockbuster deals while keeping everyone at arm’s length. But beneath the cold exterior lies a heart that yearns to be understood. Enter Professor Samantha Reyes—brilliant, fierce, and unwilling to let Natalia manipulate her way into the film rights to her book. Their encounters spark with tension and undeniable chemistry. In a world where control is everything, can two powerful women let go of their fears to find a love that’s worth the risk?

11:59 by Erica Lee -> TJ Edmonds has created a whole brand around not getting attached to other people. She has a best-selling novel and a popular phone app both dedicated to helping people stay detached from their significant others, so they don't get hurt. But the only reason she can move on so quickly now is because she still hasn't let go of someone from her past. It's easy to guard her heart when she no longer has it to give away. TJ texts Brooke everyday at 11:59 pm with no answers. What happens when, in a moment of weakness, this someone reaches out to TJ?

Price and Prejudice and the city by Rachel Lippincott -> Seventeen-year-old Audrey Cameron has lost her spark. After an embarrassing run-in with her ex-boyfriend, she’s told that she needs to get back out there and take risks. What she doesn't expect is to be transported to Regency England! Lucy Sinclair has her own problems when Audrey lands into her life, claiming to be from two hundred years in the future, it's a welcome distraction.

Never ever getting back together by Sophie Gonzales -> Maya and Skye are invited to star on the reality dating show Second-Chance Romance, to compete for their now famous ex-boyfriend's affections while the whole world watches. Skye wonders if she and Jordy can recapture the spark she knows they had, but Maya has other plans.

The art of us by KL Hughes -> Charlee and Alex fell in love at nineteen and dated for four years. Theirs was an enviable love — evergreen and growing. Unbreakable…Until it broke. Alex’s job now brings her back to Boston, after five years. When, by chance, they meet again, Charlee and Alex are swept up in a whirlwind of heart-rending history, tossed between past and present, and lovers old and new. Will their lingering connection be enough to convince them that some loves are meant to last? Or should the past remain in the past?

That secret something by Emily Wright -> Rebecca Lawson is off-limits. Jess knows this, but Rebecca has captured her heart for as long as she can remember. She’s sporty, tall and confident—all the things Jess is not—but most of all…she’s her best friend Lily’s sister. But when Jess and Rebecca are forced to spend time together the forbidden feelings intensify and sparks begin to fly. Amidst the chaos of raging bridezillas and other wedding disasters, can Jess resist temptation for the sake of her friendship?

The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid  -> Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way

That summer feeling by Bridget Morrissey -> Turns out you're never too old for a summer camp romance. Or a change of heart. When a divorced woman attends a sleepaway camp for adults only, she reconnects with a man from her past - only to catch feelings for his sister instead.

Some of these are my absolute favourites, I've lost count of how many times I've read them. I cannot get enough of "the bright falls series", "One the same page", "Those who wait", "The secret of you and me" and the last entry "Falls From Grace". No matter how many times I read them. And sometimes I wish I could read them again, as if for the first time, if that makes sense. Anyway, I have a lot more titles. Let me know if you want them or not. Enjoy the reading

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I didn’t even pick up on that but I did wonder how she could afford all those dates with Iris on a barista’s income (I know it was stated she got paid above minimum wage but still, in this economy? Just how much over minimum wage was she getting paid??)

how come stevie was able to eat a bite of iris’s strawberry shortcake moonpie or whatever if she’s allergic to strawberries?

[thebroken--soul]

I want what Iris Kelly & Stevie Scott have 😭

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THE AU’S 💌

NHL

• mini minten — fraser minten

• tate’s world — ethan edwards

• living with lio — timo meier

• life of ivy — mat barzal

• life of iris — nico hischier

• gigi’s world — luca fantilli

• swazy baby — jeremy swayman

• stevie’s world — jack hughes

• scottie sunshine — matthew tkachuk

• hey there delilah — matthew knies

• bug’s world — quinn hughes

• milo’s world — luke hughes

• brock & nurse — brock faber

• mini midsy — jake middleton

Lists

birthdays

Discontinued

• duke x hughes!sis — dylan duke

• my girl — nick moldenhauer

• soapy bubbles — rutger mcgroarty

• marley’s madness — jamie drysdale

• astrid’s world — elias pettersson

• livy — matt rempe

• life with otis — brock boeser

• angel’s au — adam fantilli

• baby marino — john marino

• hey jude! au — mason mctavish

• celestial — charles leclerc

• highway hunter — logan sargeant

• indie down under — jack doohan