Yuletide Yearning
A Sapphic Solstice Anthology
Sapphic Solstice (Book 1) Edited by Bethany Baker
Late into the longest night, a certain magic stirs.
Daring demons, sassy spirits, winsome witches, and humble humans—none can resist the magic of the winter solstice. Rich with imagination, brimming with heart, and blazingly hot, this cozy story collection spans worlds near and far to bring you stories of timeless sapphic love.
YULETIDE YEARNING: A SAPPHIC SOLSTICE ANTHOLOGY collects sapphic short stories by queer indie authors. Here you’ll find forced proximity, enemies to lovers, insta-lust, inconvenient mating bonds, secret pining, a pet raven, hot apple cider, fresh cookies, potions, spells, and more. These sweet, spicy, and witchy stories of sapphic love will keep you warm through the longest night of the year.
Characters and Tropes
Content Notes
Here you’ll find cozy, witchy, sapphic romance with a healthy dose of spice. Some stories touch on heavier topics, feature brief or whimsical violence, or include elements of kink.
Detailed content advisories for each story:
The Difference Between Christmas and Yule by Tilly Bramley
- Brief, humorous violence with minor injury
- Kidnapping with implied consent
Tidal Affairs by Emlyn Gray
- Aphrodisiac potions
- Brief mention of night terrors
It’s Cute What a Mess You Are by Imogen Knowed
- Whimsical violence and minor injury
- Wrestling/primal play
Faerie Solstice Surprise by Amelia Lascaux
- Mention of abusive parent
Witches, Wishes and Wax by Maya Maitea
- Ice play, wax play
Sniffles and Sonnets by Melissa Montecuollo
- Brief mention of a breakup off page
- Will make you crave soup
Out of the Woods by Kenzie James
- Minor injury to the lower leg, mention of blood, brief implied parental trauma, brief implied homophobia from parents (off-page), mentions of magic and curses.
Moonstar and Firelight by E. K. Darnell
- Biting/blood/marking
The Spirit of Forlorn Flames by Bethany Baker
- Brief depiction of seasonal depression and religious trauma
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