Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02]
E01 Beginnings & E02 HolidaysBranding Her - Steamy Lesbian Romance Series When single mom Kaylee lands a new job everything seems to be falling into place. Then Alexis comes along. A woman who doesn't take no for an answer. Will Kaylee let go of her fears and insecurities to fully indulge in Alexis or will it all get too much? BOOK 1 : Episodes 1 & 2 E01: Beginnings E02: Holidays BONUS: Ten Years Earlier A woman with an unpleasant past... With a mother who does not approve of her choices and an unplanned pregnancy, Kaylee has never had it easy, but now her life is starting to look a little brighter. A new home. A new school for her young boy. A new position in a company that can lead to the job of her dreams. Everything seems to be falling into place. Then Alex comes along. A firm rap on her cubicle wall made her turn with a start. Kaylee's eyes drifted up the navy dress skirt and white blouse to meet those vibrant green eyes again. "Grab your things. I'm taking you to lunch." A woman who doesn't take no for an answer... Cool and confident, Alex is a woman who knows what she wants and gets what she wants. And she wants her. Eyes set on Kaylee, she sweeps her off her feet. Together... They share the joys of intimacy and the freedom of being who they really are. But while Kaylee is falling hard and fast, Alex remains her stoic self. It leaves Kaylee riddled with doubt and questioning whether or not Alex feels the same way about her. Will this relationship end in heartbreak like what Kaylee is used to? Or will this be the beginning of her fantasies coming true? Tags: Contemporary Romance, Lesbian Romance, Lesbian Fiction, Series, Free, Kindle Unlimited Lesbian Christmas PresentLooking for Christmas gift ideas for lesbian, bisexual or curious women? Branding Her print special offer means you save $1 / £1 / e1 on every book ordered by 18th December (usual price $8.99/£5.99/e6.99). Pre-Christmas Release Dates BOOK 1, E01 & 02: November 14th BOOK 2, E02 & E03: November 20th BOOK 3, E05 & E06: November 25th BOOK 4, E07 & E08: December 9th Give your girl a bit of romance this Christmas - gay it up and enjoy!
About This Book
Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02] is a novel by Alex B. Porter, first published in 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. It runs 164 pages. Readers can expect workplace romance, slow burn emotional intimacy, guarded love interest; steamy heat.
At a glance
- Trope
- Boss/Power Imbalance Romance
- Heat
- Steamy
- Published
- 2015
- Length
- 164 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A single mom starting fresh falls into the orbit of a magnetic, take-charge woman at her new job — but can she trust that this time, love won't break her?
- Readers who enjoy fast-paced sapphic romance serials
- Fans of workplace/office romance
- Wanting something steamy and quick
- Features Boss/Power Imbalance Romance
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking a standalone complete story arc
- Those who dislike emotional ambiguity or unresolved tension in a single volume
- Readers sensitive to parental disapproval or unplanned pregnancy backstory
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance Serial
Pairing: Woman / Woman (F/F)
Power balance: Skewed — Alex holds more social/professional confidence and emotional control; Kaylee is more vulnerable.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Mild comfort, moderate tension, moderate angst, and a satisfying emotional payoff.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
High
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult readers of sapphic/lesbian contemporary romance who enjoy steamy serials with emotional depth, workplace tension, and a confident-woman-pursues-vulnerable-woman dynamic.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Branding Her Book 1 collects the first two episodes of a steamy lesbian romance serial. Kaylee is a single mom with a complicated past — an unsupportive mother and an unplanned pregnancy behind her — who is finally seeing her life come together. A new city, a new job, a fresh start. But her carefully constructed new normal is upended when Alex, a self-assured and magnetic woman at her workplace, sets her sights on Kaylee and doesn't let up. Their connection is intense and deeply physical, but while Kaylee is tumbling headlong into feelings, Alex's stoic exterior keeps her at arm's length emotionally. A bonus story, 'Ten Years Earlier,' offers a glimpse into an earlier chapter of one of the characters' lives. This first volume sets up the central push-pull of the series: desire and vulnerability locked in a slow dance.
Central Conflict
Kaylee's fear of heartbreak and emotional vulnerability clashes with Alex's stoic, guarded nature, leaving Kaylee uncertain whether their intense connection is truly reciprocated.
Setting
Contemporary; likely a corporate/office environment in an urban setting.
Themes
Strengths
- Clear and compelling central dynamic: confident pursuer vs. emotionally guarded single mom creates immediate tension
- Serial format with short episodes is highly accessible and binge-friendly for Kindle Unlimited readers
- Bonus prequel story ('Ten Years Earlier') adds depth and value to an already short volume
- Relatable emotional stakes — fear of heartbreak and vulnerability resonate strongly with romance readers
- Holiday-themed second episode gives seasonal marketing appeal
Consider before reading
- At 164 pages for two episodes, individual story arcs may feel underdeveloped or abruptly concluded
- Series/serial format means no complete emotional resolution in this volume — may frustrate readers expecting a standalone payoff
- Limited description of Alex's interiority may make her feel opaque or inaccessible to some readers
- Self-published via CreateSpace; editorial and production quality may be variable
- The 'branding' title framing is unexplained in the description and may read as unclear to new readers
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — lesbian office romance — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
Did the emotional payoff feel earned by the story's buildup?
- 5
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 6
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 7
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 8
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published
- 2015
- Length
- 164 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781519328946
- ISBN-10
- 151932894X
Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02]: quick answers
- Who wrote Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02]?
- Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02] was written by Alex B. Porter.
- When was Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02] published?
- Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02] was first published in 2015 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
- How many pages is Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02]?
- Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02] is 164 pages long.
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- EIKNA rates Branding Her 1 : Beginnings and Holidays [E01 and E02] as steamy heat.
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