Dynamic lesbian fiction writer, D.C. Elmore, pens her most expressive novel to date. "A Season of Change" unites a Colorado ski resort romance with Elmore's heartfelt message that finding love is still possible after painful past relationships and that true love really does conquer all. Nominated for ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award, and the LAMBDA Literary Award for Lesbian Romance, Elmore's new book book tells the story of two strong women, who though extremely successful in their careers, have nearly lost all faith in love and happy endings.

A Season of Change

Well known novelist, Sierra Stanton, is having a lousy year. During the same week that she loses her mother to cancer, she also is betrayed by her lover and her best friend. Needing to recover from these events and overcome writer’s block, Sierra takes off to Vail, Colorado for a month of relaxation and recuperation. Shortly after arriving, she meets Asha, whom she is immediately attracted to. Unbeknownst to Asha, Sierra is one of her favorite authors

Asha’s family is involved with running the ski lodge. They see Sierra’s true qualities and encourage her relationship with Asha. Both Sierra and Asha have been hurt in previous relationships and carry some baggage. Their attraction to each other has a very strong pull and they continue to find themselves enjoying their time together. Just as Sierra is starting to let her guard down; a vicious, selfish woman from Asha’s past shows up and starts stirring up trouble. Asha has to work harder to gain Sierra’s trust, but in doing so they draw closer as Sierra reveals more to her about her past.

This is a really enjoyable romantic novel. The issues that both women deal with are very realistic. Elmore develops their characters so well that you will find yourself rooting for them as if they are real people. There are also other issues going on in the sidelines that make the plot seem more realistic, such as the search and rescue emergency situations that crop up. Her descriptions of the settings are also very realistic. As I read this, on a cold winter day, I felt like I was really in Vail with the ladies. I also found the love scenes to be very well written and passionate. “Season of Change” is definitely a novel that will be enjoyed!