Apricot Jam

Written by Imogen Markwell-Tweed

Narrated by Courtney Bailey

Penelope knows that her lackluster work ethic has nixed any chance she might have had with her kind and beautiful but uptight boss, Audrey. The only thing Penelope and Audrey seem to have in common is their orphan status, and Penelope isn't going to talk about that, just as she ignores how tired and sad she feels all the time under her protective layer of snark.

For her part, Audrey is joyfully pursuing her dream of running a coffee shop, and Penelope's attitude is a thorn in her side. The only thing worse than Penelope is Penelope's mooch of a boyfriend, Ryan.

A drunken kiss leads both women to question their assumptions each other, but Penelope has to process the trauma of her past before she can open up to love, and betrayal comes when she's least expecting it.

This queer love story knows that there's nothing sexier than overcoming your past to embrace your passions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bryant Street Shorts
• Release date: Dec 29, 2020
• ISBN: 9781094415659

Imogen Markwell-Tweed

Imogen Markwell-Tweed is a queer romance writer and editor based in St. Louis. When she's not writing or hanging out with her dog, IMT can be found putting her media degrees to use by binge-watching trashy television. All of her stories promise queer protagonists, healthy relationships, and happily ever afters. @unrealimogen on Twitter and Instagram.

Reviews for Apricot Jam

[Kerry Purvis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is beautiful. Audrey and Penelope have a love that is so pure and wonderful.

[Cle · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It was cute, but first of all "she let out the breath she didn't know she was holding." I literally had to stop and take a breather. Other than some minor writing stuff I thoroughly enjoyed these characters

[Bonn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I had fun reading this. The characters have a compelling dynamic. They are witty, snarky and authentic. There’s also mixture of emotions and realizations that are important for their developments.

[Kris Saunders · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Every character sounded incredibly immature. An accurate synopsis would be, terrible employee keeps job bc of nepotism, starts dating boss on top of it.

[Karen Chandler · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A LGBTQ book, not my type reading, It has a happy ending

[Noor Azeem · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I would absolutely die for Penelope. Wearing no coat in the winter? A whole mood. Refusing to acknowledge emotion but just being mean instead? Iconic. 10/10. I want this woman to be my best friend. Also, every description of Audrey's outfits (especially from Penelope's POV) was phenomenal and the cozy coffee shop wintertime vibe absolutely makes me want to visit St. Louis. Would 100% recommend if you're looking for a short read on a cozy day.