Beginnings

I Found My Heart in San Francisco #2

by Susan X. Meagher

Seven months, eight months, nine months ... a lifetime. Exchanging gentle kisses at the top of Mt. Tam, Jamie and Ryan declare their love for one another. Studying for exams and training for the AIDS Ride, they experience the tentative fumblings and frustrations of adjusting to a new relationship. Though Ryan is determined to proceed at a pace that is comfortable for her neophyte partner, their need for each other grows stronger with every passing hour- whether they are together or apart. "We begin a magical journey. A journey of exploration, a journey of wonder, a journey of commitment. A journey we make together." The speech at the beginning of their 560 mile biking odyssey epitomizes their feelings about the Ride, and about the beginnings of the life they plan to share.

Genres: Lesbian, Romance, LGBT, Lesbian Fiction, Ebooks, Friends To Lovers, Butch Femme

312 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Susan X Meagher was born in southern Illinois and grew up in East St Louis. She attended college in Chicago and started her working career there. She and her partner moved to the Los Angeles area in the late 80's. It was there that she started to write. Her first few books were simply posted on the web and became the I Found My Heart in San Francisco series. In 2002 she moved to New York and divides her time between Manhattan and the Jersey Shore. She has published thirteen books in the series and has gone on to write many individual books as well. She has partnered with other authors on two short story books and has written many stories that have been published in other mainstream anthologies. Susan is active in the lesbian author community and loves to attend Women's week at Provincetown and the GCLS annual conventions. Her stories revolve around the relationships that two women can build when given a chance and how those relationships can strengthen the individual and the partnership. Her genre is lesbian romance/fiction and she believes strongly in the happy ending that we all so deserve. Susan X Meagher was awarded a 2011 Lesbian Fiction Readers’ Choice Award for Favorite Lesbian Fiction Writer. She is the recipient of the 2014 Alice B. Medal for her body of work.

From the author's website: I live in New York with my spouse, Carrie. We've lived in Chicago and Los Angeles for significant periods, but New York fits us very well. I love to discuss my work and fiction in general. My goal in writing is to explore feelings. I want to entertain, but I also want to make people think. I've heard that life is all about finding out who we are. To me, life if about finding out who other people are. I'm interested in the small details of life, that's how a story about two young women in college is slowly becoming a 26 book series. The joke in Seinfield was that it was about nothing. I feel the same about most of my books. They are about the many things that happen when nothing is happening. The small joys and sorrows of everyday life can be fascinating, especially if you care about the people involved. I try to create characters that will make a reader care deeply. I'm always interested in hearing how close I am to that goal. So please drop me a line whenever you have a comment or a question about a story. Writing is a pretty solitary pursuit and it's great to know that I'm not alone.

Reviews

[Netgyrl (Laura) · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars - our star crossed lovers get to know each other better on AIDS Ride 6

[C. Mack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yep, it's a masterclass in writing the longer novel while maintaining interest through-out. Thought this might be the last I'd read in the series but no, I'm hooked!

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. There was alot of sexual tension and I was just sceamimg DO IT ALREADY!!!

[Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series. I like the romance and the build up although you want them to get on with it already. The secondary characters are a bonus and I love the family dynamics, the dog, the baby. Interesting information about food, fitness and preparation for a very long bike ride. On to the next book in the series...

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t think I’ve ever encountered another author with this level of “stringing along” skill. I’m impressed at how this book managed to hold my attention. Looking forward to making my way through the series.

[Iris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, but did I say in the review of the first book that this is a SLOW burn? Damn.

Liked it in some parts very much, but also didn’t: it was a bit too much lovey-dovey for me. Would still read all the other parts, tho.

[Coldwonderland · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really, really don't recommend any lesbians read this book ！！！！I really don't understand why you lesbians love men so much

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoying this series (even if I do find it a bit daunting that there are at least another 8 books to go), the characters and the writing are top rate.

I do have to agree with another reviewer that the sexual tense is intense and I was desperate for the consummation (while at the same time loving all of the build up).

Okay the characters are very X&G, but that is no bad thing in my book.

On to No. 3!

[Pinkdturtle tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book like there was no tomorrow! But looks like I have to now get on to the next ASAP I just love Susan's writing style

[Fiona Andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved the whole series and am eagerly awaiting the 18th book 'R' I think. The main characters are really likable and the supporting characters always add to the story.

[Lisa R Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Series

I love this series. All the books have been good and I find myself caught up in the lives of these women. Start with the first book and follow the romance of the only child rich girl and the athlete from a big Irish family. Characters are rich and the plots are generally feel goods. I recommend this series.