Lovesick Blossoms

In a small Kentucky college town in 1953, two married women fall in love with each other, but a moment of indiscretion threatens to destroy their lives. Julia Watts' new adult novel is a compelling, emotional queer tale of power and passion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2023
Publisher: Three Rooms Press

In a small Kentucky college town in 1953, two married women, desperate for love, fall deeply in love with each other, until a moment of indiscretion threatens to destroy both their lives.

In her captivating new adult novel, award-winning author Julia Watts weaves a compelling, emotional queer tale of power and passion. Samuel and Boots, colleagues and neighbors who accept their married status despite Samuel's unconventional appearance and their relationship of convenience that will never be consummated, find solace in each other's company. However, when Samuel meets Frances, the wife of a new professor, at a faculty party, he falls deeply in love, unaware of the challenges of discretion in a small town.

The story unfolds with tragic consequences as Samuel's love for Frances grows, and he realizes the difficulty of keeping their relationship hidden from the prying eyes of their colleagues and neighbors. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships, offering a poignant portrayal of the lives of these characters in a time and place that were far from accepting.

LAMBDA award-winning author Julia Watts, known for her previous works such as Needlework and Quiver, returns to adult fiction with this heartbreaking yet hopeful novel. Highly recommended for fans of Lauren Groff, Rosie Walsh, and Alexandria Bellefleur, this book will leave readers deeply moved and inspired.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 140 x 210 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781953103420