Overview

Tall. Toned. Attractive. Women were drawn to her easy confidence and mystique. They wanted to be near her and would do anything for her. Sage Bristo enjoyed the attention and her reputation. But what she really needed was a woman of conviction and passion. Then she met Deanne Demore and for the first time Sage feared the power of another woman.

The last thing Deanne Demore wants in her life is a modern day Don Juana. And she is not about to get caught up in a ruinous relationship. So why is she watching Sage Bristo? More importantly, why is her heart racing?

Marianne K. Martin is the author of nine lesbian romances and has been a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award three times.

Older blurb:

Discover the mysterious and tempting Sage Bristo in Marianne K. Martin's first novel.

What was it about Sage Bristo that drew women to her? Maybe it was the tall, toned body and androgynous good looks. Perhaps they liked her confidence — her movements and manner so sure and decisive. Or was it the air of mystery, the temptation of a challenge to unravel? Sage couldn't explain the attraction, but she had certainly benefited from it, at least physically. Women would do anything for her. But never the woman she needed the most — the one woman who could lead her through the realm of desire, to the one thing she desires most.

The last thing Deanne Demore wants in her life is a Don Juana. A writer with more talent than confidence, Deanne is older and wiser now and not about to get caught in another disastrous relationship. But her refusal of even a friendship with Sage Bristo isn't enough to stop her racing heart.

Reviews

Legacy of Love delves nicely into the tension between desire and connection, highlighting trust as the essence of intimacy. -- Lisa Shapiro, The Lesbian Review of Books

Mirrors is a very fine novel, well worth your time and treasure. -- Deborah Peifer, The Bay Area Reporter

The romance is based as much on trust and intelligence and shared sensitivities as it is on lust... -- Sandra Richards, The Wishing Well

This is undoubtedly one of the finest...The sparring between Bristo and Deanne alone makes it worth reading. -- Ravigo Zomana, Our Own Community Press

Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Listening Length: 5 hours and 34 minutes

Narrator: Abby Craden

Audible.com Release Date: December 03, 2023

Publisher: Marianne Martin

About Marianne K. Martin

A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Ms Martin taught in the Michigan public school system for twenty-five years, has worked as a journalist and professional photographer, and coached both high school and collegiate teams as well as amature ASA teams. Her coaching career produced many Tri-County and MHSAA championship softball and basketball teams, and championship ASA softball teams. She was the founder of the Michigan Women's Major Fastpitch Association and its president for ten years. In 1973 she won the precedent-setting case in a Michigan court establishing equal pay for women coaches.

Ms. Martin is co-owner of Bywater Books and currently splits her time between writing and publishing.

About Abby Craden

Abby Craden works in all aspects of voice-over and can be heard in numerous commercials, animation, video games, and audiobooks. AudioFile magazine has awarded her an Earphones Award as well as named her One of 2012's Best Voices. Abby is an award-winning stage actress and a resident artist with the prestigious theaters A Noise Within and the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Los Angeles. She also works in film and can be seen in the Emmy Award–winning documentary Bloody Thursday. Abby hails from the East Coast and currently lives in Los Angeles.