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Queer and Cute: A Collection of LGBTQ+ Swoon-Worthy First Encounters
Queer and Cute is a charity romance anthology featuring all LGBTQIA+ centered stories from over 30 authors! This collection of meet-cute short stories spans a variety of romance subgenres and queer relationship dynamics, for an exciting and inclusive collection of swoon-worthy love stories.
All proceeds will be donated to an organization advocating for and protecting the rights of transgender and gender nonconforming people in the United States. *We are not affiliated nor endorsed by a charity.
Queer and Cute is only available for a limited time, so be sure to grab it before it’s gone and support an important cause!
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Queer and Cute is only available for a limited time, so be sure to grab it before it’s gone and support an important cause!
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599 pages, Paperback
Published June 28, 2023
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June 30, 2023
3.5 ⭐
Prefacing this by saying I only read Emily Rath's story in this anthology, and that is what my rating is based on.
I've been dying for Harrison & Somchai's story for ages, and I'm honestly a little disappointed. They were so cute, but this was way too short for my liking! I need more
Prefacing this by saying I only read Emily Rath's story in this anthology, and that is what my rating is based on.
I've been dying for Harrison & Somchai's story for ages, and I'm honestly a little disappointed. They were so cute, but this was way too short for my liking! I need more
June 30, 2023
This was my first time reading a book of short stories and it was a really fun adventure. I wanted to read this book because the proceeds are going to an exceptional cause, but also because I am part of the LGBTQIA+ community and want to show my continuous support and love.
Each story is unique, entertaining, and displayed a vast range of writing styles and genres.
The line up of authors for this book is also top notch which solidified my desire to read this. It not only allowed me to read more of my favorites authors, but gave me a taste of new to me authors as well. A really unique aspect was that some of the characters and short stories are spin-off's of other completed stories as well as the beginning of future books.
Snag this limited edition book while you can!
Each story is unique, entertaining, and displayed a vast range of writing styles and genres.
The line up of authors for this book is also top notch which solidified my desire to read this. It not only allowed me to read more of my favorites authors, but gave me a taste of new to me authors as well. A really unique aspect was that some of the characters and short stories are spin-off's of other completed stories as well as the beginning of future books.
Snag this limited edition book while you can!
July 2, 2023
A book full of adorable meet cutes and a few of my favorite authors? Honestly it doesn't get much better than this!
These stories had me laughing, kicking my legs and squealing with excitement. They made me fall in love with so many characters, which is really hard to do as anthologies aren't usually my jam...
Have no fear reader, this anthology is worth it!
It has a little bit of everything for everyone. With a diverse cast of main characters, identities, and sexualities, there's a story in here that's sure to tug at your heart strings and make you feel SEEN.
These stories had me laughing, kicking my legs and squealing with excitement. They made me fall in love with so many characters, which is really hard to do as anthologies aren't usually my jam...
Have no fear reader, this anthology is worth it!
It has a little bit of everything for everyone. With a diverse cast of main characters, identities, and sexualities, there's a story in here that's sure to tug at your heart strings and make you feel SEEN.
July 2, 2023
Queer and Cute
Fun read, great collection. Felt like a lot of the darker reads were in the beginning and the fluffier ones were at the end.
Fun read, great collection. Felt like a lot of the darker reads were in the beginning and the fluffier ones were at the end.
September 14, 2023
Review for Lemongrass by Emily Rath
I NEED MORE HARRISON AND SOMCHAI.
I NEED MORE HARRISON AND SOMCHAI.
October 13, 2024
A cute anthology supporting rainbow organizations 🌈
June 30, 2023
Happiest of Release to Queer and Cute! I am reviewing Lemongrass by Emily Rath, which is included in Queer and Cute!
Emily Rath, you never cease to amaze me with your writing prowess. Your ability to write characters with so much depth that I feel & care for them as if they were actual people is top tier. I’m entraptured into your stories with such ease.
I loved getting to experience more of Rachel from her books, That One Night, Pucking Around & Pucking Ever After. it was a true delight getting to know more of her twin, Harrison & his love, Somchai with their meet cute.
Lemongrass was just a taste, but I wanted the whole damn meal. Thankfully I have learned that they will get more of their own story hopefully coming fall. Insert happy dance here. If you are not in her FB group, I highly recommend remedying that ASAP.
Emily Rath, you’re a gift to the romance world & I will read anything you write. I also cannot wait to read the rest of this incredible anthology with these other wonderful authors. Cheers to love y’all!
Massive thanks to the authors for putting this together & for the gifted arc, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.
Emily Rath, you never cease to amaze me with your writing prowess. Your ability to write characters with so much depth that I feel & care for them as if they were actual people is top tier. I’m entraptured into your stories with such ease.
I loved getting to experience more of Rachel from her books, That One Night, Pucking Around & Pucking Ever After. it was a true delight getting to know more of her twin, Harrison & his love, Somchai with their meet cute.
Lemongrass was just a taste, but I wanted the whole damn meal. Thankfully I have learned that they will get more of their own story hopefully coming fall. Insert happy dance here. If you are not in her FB group, I highly recommend remedying that ASAP.
Emily Rath, you’re a gift to the romance world & I will read anything you write. I also cannot wait to read the rest of this incredible anthology with these other wonderful authors. Cheers to love y’all!
Massive thanks to the authors for putting this together & for the gifted arc, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.
July 3, 2023
I read this for the Emily Rath and Kelly Reynolds' short stories but read all of the stories and had a great time exploring the collection. While not all the stories were for me, I loved the variety of sub-genres as well as LGBTQIA+ rep throughout the collection. There's a little bit for everyone in her.
Keep in mind that the premise for the anthology is 'meet cutes' so many of these stories are HFNs rather than full HEA stories.
Glad I bought a physical copy for my shelf, because it was a lot of fun.
Keep in mind that the premise for the anthology is 'meet cutes' so many of these stories are HFNs rather than full HEA stories.
Glad I bought a physical copy for my shelf, because it was a lot of fun.
August 24, 2023
Please note that I only read the short story by Emily Rath and this rating is solely based on her story
I know is an anothology but I wish Emily Rath’s story was a little longer. The content warnings had no context in the 3 chapters we were given and because I loved Harrison and Somchai in Pucking Around, I wish we got more of their story. Keeping my fingers crossed that maybe someday Rath can give us a companion novella like That One Night so that we can have more Harrison and Somchai!
I know is an anothology but I wish Emily Rath’s story was a little longer. The content warnings had no context in the 3 chapters we were given and because I loved Harrison and Somchai in Pucking Around, I wish we got more of their story. Keeping my fingers crossed that maybe someday Rath can give us a companion novella like That One Night so that we can have more Harrison and Somchai!
August 26, 2023
Queer and cute lemongrass review
As soon as I heard they Emily was writing this meet cute I knew it would be so good. We meet Harrison when he’s at a food truck ordering Thai food. That’s when Somchai shows his charming self and I’m instantly in love. Harrison can’t stop staring at him and feels this chemistry with him right away. I loved having both of their POVs and I genuinely want their whole story! I need more Emily 🥹🥰
I’ve also read three other stories in this anthology and loved them! Reviews for those to come
As soon as I heard they Emily was writing this meet cute I knew it would be so good. We meet Harrison when he’s at a food truck ordering Thai food. That’s when Somchai shows his charming self and I’m instantly in love. Harrison can’t stop staring at him and feels this chemistry with him right away. I loved having both of their POVs and I genuinely want their whole story! I need more Emily 🥹🥰
I’ve also read three other stories in this anthology and loved them! Reviews for those to come
June 30, 2023
I love a meet-cute and these stories were so so swoony! It’s getting the best bite of a cinnamon roll over and over again. This collection includes a range of relationship pairings and a variety of romance subgenres. I loved reading stories from authors I know and love, and authors I haven’t read before and now know I need more of. My heart is so full with this celebration of queer joy and love!
Thank you to the authors for the gifted digital review copy!
Thank you to the authors for the gifted digital review copy!
August 19, 2023
Queer & Cute, an anthology of LGBTQIA+ stories. I specifically am reading this for Lemongrass by Emily Rath @emilyrathaurhor as I decided to reread the Jacksonville Rays series before Pucking Wild is released on August 21, 2023. Harrison, Rachel’s sister, meets Somchai at a farmers market. This was an extremely short story about how they meet & start to date. I would love a full length book about them! 🥰
July 1, 2023
Lemongrass: I would absolutely read Harrison and Somchai's entire story. Their meet cute is pretty tricking smooth!! But this was a very cute snippet.
Flowers from the Farrier: Adorable. The country dialect and high fantasy setting didn't quite work for me, but cute.
Ready or Knot: I'm interested in more of this particular omega verse world building.
Flowers from the Farrier: Adorable. The country dialect and high fantasy setting didn't quite work for me, but cute.
Ready or Knot: I'm interested in more of this particular omega verse world building.
July 5, 2023
Anthologies are hard to rate. Especially, those with so many authors (variety is great though)! I greatly enjoyed Emily Rath, Heather Nix and Alexis Maness’s stories among others. So, I gave it a 5 for the stories I loved. As a side note: I did think this book would be mostly meetcutes based on the title. A lot were kinky, dark and sexy vs cute but still good. Just as an FYI!
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July 26, 2023*No Official Rating*
Lemongrass Review ONLY
I'll read anything in the Jacksonville Rays universe, and I adore Harrison, so it was fun to read him and Som's meet-cute. I would honestly read an entire book about the two of them, but I'll settle for the little glimpses into their lives that we get in everyone else's books.
Lemongrass Review ONLY
I'll read anything in the Jacksonville Rays universe, and I adore Harrison, so it was fun to read him and Som's meet-cute. I would honestly read an entire book about the two of them, but I'll settle for the little glimpses into their lives that we get in everyone else's books.
August 30, 2024
I only read 1 title from this collection, the short story "Chevalier, First Class,' by Allison Carr Waechter. It was ok, but extremely short, and a bit odd in the sense that as a prequel to a complete story about the 2 characters, I am a bit dubious about their relationship... The world seemed like it might be interesting, so I'm not set against reading the 1st title - but I'm skeptical.
July 19, 2023
Queer and Cute
Lemongrass
Loved this introduction to Rachel's twin Harrison. It was super short, though, so I hope we get more of him and Somchai in the future.
I tried reading the rest of the stories but none of them really grabbed my attention.
Lemongrass
Loved this introduction to Rachel's twin Harrison. It was super short, though, so I hope we get more of him and Somchai in the future.
I tried reading the rest of the stories but none of them really grabbed my attention.
July 1, 2023
I only read Lemongrass by Emily Rath. Loved it. But wished it was longer. I need more.😍
July 1, 2023
Absolutely loved ‘LemonGrass’ by Emily Rath..
I would love more with these characters.
Recommend to all
I would love more with these characters.
Recommend to all
July 2, 2023
Only read Emily Rath’s portion. It was adorable, i’m greedy though and need more of Harisson and Somchai.
July 3, 2023
An adorable collection of queer meet cutes! I love them and need more 🩷
July 6, 2023
I skipped over majority of these books but I read maybe 7 of them, they were okay. Lemongrass by Emily Rath is why I picked it up. I would love to hear more of that story.
July 6, 2023
Read specifically for Lemongrass the Emily Rath short.
Adorable little snippet of Somchai and Harrison.
Adorable little snippet of Somchai and Harrison.
July 7, 2023
ADORABLE!!
Those stories are too cute, loved every second of it and left me wanting more. 5 stars that are well deserved
Those stories are too cute, loved every second of it and left me wanting more. 5 stars that are well deserved
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July 12, 2023Only read the Lemongrass novella by Emily Rath
July 22, 2023
I’m going to be honest I got this for Lemongrass short story. It was fabulous.
July 28, 2023
I'm giving it a three because I only read the short story by Emily Rath, Lemongrass. I need this story to have their own book.
July 28, 2023
i only read eden emory's and summer o'toole's stories
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July 29, 2023Like all short story collections, some were great, others not so good. Loved the meet cute in Lemongrass though 😍
August 11, 2023
This was absolutely wonderful to wander through some shorts from some of my favorite authors 🥰
Each story was an absolute delight to read and I love that it’s going to a great cause!
Each story was an absolute delight to read and I love that it’s going to a great cause!
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