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Open Spaces: A Sweet Lesbian Romance Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 139 ratings

A chance encounter and instant attraction...

For one night, it doesn’t matter that Lauren and Summer lead different lives, with different obligations and dreams. The morning after and the following weeks leave them with many questions. Could there be a chance for something beyond the obvious connection and chemistry, and how much compromise is involved?

Lauren and Summer must find the answers together, as they navigate this new relationship.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072KKK7SQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 23, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1290 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 110 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 139 ratings

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Barbara Winkes
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Barbara Winkes writes suspense and romance with lesbian characters at the center. She has always loved stories in which women persevere and lift each other up. Expect high drama and happy endings. Women loving women always take the lead.

www.barbarawinkes.wordpress.com

Thriller & Suspense: The Carpenter/Harding thrillers (ongoing series), Amber Alert, The Amnesia Project, Secrets, Jayce & Emma romantic suspense (series now complete), the Joanna Mitchell Thrillers (Killer Instinct, Exit Strategy & Original Sin)

Killer Instinct and The Amnesia Project are also available as audiobooks, narrated by TJ Richards.

Romance: Venus & Aphrodite, The Interpretation of Love and the Truth, Open Spaces, The Design of Everything Perfect, the Callie & Rebecca series (complete), Bells Will Be Ringing (A Sweet Lesbian Christmas Romance)

Speculative Fiction: RISE, CYPHER, The Exodus Strategy

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Customers find the romance in the book sweet and enjoyable. They describe the story as well-written and a nice read that draws them in.

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find it sweet, with nice sex scenes and a bit of angst.

"...Winkes is a talented writer who easily has shared one of the sweetest love stories I have read...." Read more

"...The story is written well, decently paced with nice sex scenes, and a bit of angst." Read more

"Lovely characters and a sweet romance not without difficult moments. Enjoyed it very much." Read more

"...When they click they ignite fire, hope, and passion in one another. The dilemma? Can Summer accept that Lauren is in for the long haul?..." Read more

6 customers mention "Enjoyment"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book. They found it well-written and easy to visualize. The story was described as sweet and enjoyable, as advertised.

"...The heat generated from these two women was spectacular and easily envisioned in my mind. A thirst was quenched with their joining...." Read more

"...This was a nice, easy and enjoyable afternoon read." Read more

"...Enjoyed it very much." Read more

"This is a sweet story, as advertised. I always enjoy Ms Winkes work and look forward to reading more of her creations." Read more

6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-written story. They find it an enjoyable read that draws them in and is a quick story. The book is edited well and considered one of the best around.

"Barbara Winkes is a talented writer who easily has shared one of the sweetest love stories I have read...." Read more

"An enjoyable story of a chance encounter in a restroom that leads to a lot more, but also of learning from mistakes and taking what it is that you..." Read more

"...Ms. Winkes is a serious contender for one of the best authors around. Her stories just draw you in and the books are well edited...." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023
    Barbara Winkes is a talented writer who easily has shared one of the sweetest love stories I have read. The passion leaped off the pages burrowing into my heart to take up residence there. The heat generated from these two women was spectacular and easily envisioned in my mind. A thirst was quenched with their joining. Oh, yes this is an easy recommendation to read!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
    An enjoyable story of a chance encounter in a restroom that leads to a lot more, but also of learning from mistakes and taking what it is that you are really after. The story is written well, decently paced with nice sex scenes, and a bit of angst.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017
    A quick but very good read. How much would Lauren or Summer be willing to give up to be together? They had an instant attraction but Summer had some serious commitments in her life already. It was very interesting to see how these ladies resolved the issues. I really liked this book and would definitely recommend it. Ms. Winkes is a serious contender for one of the best authors around. Her stories just draw you in and the books are well edited. I have enjoyed every book I have read of hers.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
    Barbara Winkes never disappoints. I usually read the thrillers, so this sweet story is quite a departure for me. But “Open Spaces” got me saying, “Why doesn’t that happen for me?” Seriously, the characters are all terrific - especially Lauren and Summer, going through their own adult issues and life decisions. The friends, meddlesome though they are, round out the cast nicely. This was a nice, easy and enjoyable afternoon read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020
    Summer is a teaching assistant working on her PhD and taking care of her mother who has Alzheimer's. Her friend convinces her to attend an art gallery opening where she meets Lauren, the architect of the gallery. There's an immediate attraction, but they each have their own responsibilities. Lauren is offered a job opportunity of a lifetime, but it's in another state. She would like Summer to go with her, but how could she leave her mother? It's a well written story that rings true for so many young couples starting out. Family commitments vs job opportunities. And will promotion in your job truly bring you happiness? Will these questions ever be answered? Nice, interesting story, Barbara!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022
    Lovely characters and a sweet romance not without difficult moments. Enjoyed it very much.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
    Sometimes it is clear from the beginning that this is my chance at happiness. You will hopefully understand to take that chance before it's too late.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
    I started reading this only to realize I'd read it before! It's a well written novel about Summer and Lauren who both are searching to find that someone. When they click they ignite fire, hope, and passion in one another. The dilemma? Can Summer accept that Lauren is in for the long haul? And can Lauren convince her that a new job position is less important then their relationship.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommend reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2019
    I don't normally like short stories but this author got it right. It has everything and the story flows. Definitely recommend reading

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