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Queer historical fiction is glorious, and if the Regency era in particular is your jam, these are the queer Regency romances you’re going to want to read.
A new book list from Dahlia Adler!
That header image from the article is the cover of one of my books, written as Tess Bowery. <3
You can grab my historical romances directly from me here, without going through the ‘zon.
Reading Wednesday, 12/10/2025
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I would just like to announce that I’m developing...
I am curious whats the novel?
It’s something I bought after it appeared on my dash the other day (maybe @twistedingenue recommended it?). It’s called She Whom I Love by Tess Bowery, about two female friends who are secretly pining for each other, and a man who is in love with them both. The first sex scene in the book is f/f and holy shit did it get my motor running.
That Potent Alchemy (Treading the Boards #3)
Is his love her safe place to land…or just smoke and mirrors?
Grace Owens danced her feet bloody to become the finest en pointe prodigy of her generation, but the only accolade she longed for—her father’s approval—never came. Finally, broken and defeated, she cut ties and fled to London to live life on her own terms.
Now, after four years as an actress in London’s smaller theatres, a last-minute production change lands her right where she never wanted to be again. Front and center in the ballet—and back in toe shoes.
From his perch on the catwalks, machinist and stagecraft illusionist Isaac Caird can’t take his eyes off Grace. A woman who wears men’s clothing, but not as a disguise. An exquisite beauty who doesn’t keep a lover. A skilled dancer who clearly hates every pirouette.
The perfect lines of her delicate body inspire him to create a new illusion—with her as the centerpiece—that will guarantee sold-out shows. Maybe even attract a royal’s patronage. But first he has to get her to look at him. And convince her the danger is minimal—especially within the circle of his arms.
Featuring a gender-fluid ballet dancer, an amateur chemist who only occasionally starts fires, and an old rivalry that could tear them apart.
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Romance Release: That Potent Alchemy by Tess Bowery
That Potent Alchemy is a book I've been looking forward to since I finished the second in this series from Tess Bowery (still haven't read the first, ahhh, I need to get on that). I was beyond excited when I saw the cover too - look at how beautiful it is! Two Black leads in a historical romance! Yes, yes, yes! And when I saw it had a genderfluid ballet dancer, I had to read this as fast as possible. I love, love, love Grace to pieces. I really do. She is cautious, self-reliant, a bit snarky. But there wasn't enough discussion of her feelings on gender to satisfy me. We get lots of hints of something shifting in her from time to time, but I'm not sure I would have picked up she's genderfluid if the cover copy hadn't said so. That's just me though, hungry for all the exploration on gender and presentation. Our other lead is Isaac, an amateur chemist who works the special effects for stage shows. Most of the drama in the book revolves around these special effects, and it was so interesting to read about. The crew behind theatrical performances rarely get their stories told. I adored Isaac quite a bit too, although I liked him way more when he was around Grace. Grace and Isaac are so much fun together, and I giggled so much during their romantic scenes. I loved how Isaac threw himself completely at Grace while still respecting her boundaries. And when Grace alluded to pegging him and he didn't say no, heh heh heh, that was probably the moment I fell in love with these two. I had a few nitpicky issues with the end, particularly what one antagonist's punishment is, but most of the book was a real pleasure to read. While this is the third in the series, there's no need to have read the previous two books to fully enjoy Grace and Isaac's story. Bowery's fabulous writing makes this feel like its own standalone. ***e-ARC provided by NetGalley***
“That Potent Alchemy” by Tess Bowery is available for purchase TODAY!
Book sale! $0.99 romance!
Rite of Summer, my debut novel, is on sale NOW (and until September 26th), on all platforms for the ridiculously low price of $0.99. The first book in the Treading the Boards series follows Joshua, Evander and Stephen through one ridiculously hot summer house party - where stardom isn’t the only thing on the line.
Grab it at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Rite-Summer-Treading-Boards-Bowery-ebook/dp/B00VNK4P0W/
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rite-of-summer-tess-bowery/1121694932?ean=9781619227224
And more buy links, including an independent bookstore search, in the sidebar here:
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The (standalone) sequel, She Whom I Love, will be on sale for $1.99 next week, and the third book in the trilogy, That Potent Alchemy, releases October 4th!
Newsletter tomorrow~
This is your last chance to sign up for my newsletter before I draw for the giveaway. Up for grabs - a signed print copy of my last release, High Contrast. (contemporary, m/m)
Also in tomorrow’s newsletter - extra draw chances for the TPA release day party giveaway, sales news, and an excerpt from my current WIP.
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