Her Runaway Lady, a sapphic historical romance

by BJ Sikes

Editions:ePubPaperback

A sapphic historical romance, set in Paris in an alternate 19th century, a Belle Epoque That Never Was.

Solange's ambition doesn't leave room for longing. And love was never part of her plan. Louise-Marie escaped a gilded cage, trading the halls of Versailles for a cramped millinery. She expected hard work—but not Solange. As their secrets threaten to unravel, one wrong stitch could cost them everything.

Published: May 1, 2026
Editors:

Allison Behrens

Cover Artists:

Lizber Coetzee

Genres:

Fantasy, Fantasy - Historical, Historical, Historical - Victorian, Lesfic, Sci Fi, Sci Fi - Steampunk

Tags:

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Pairings: F-F
Heat Level: 3
Romantic Content: 5
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Lesbian
Protagonist 1 Age: 18-25
Protagonist 2 Age: 18-25
Tropes: Class Differences, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Office / Workplace Romance, Slow Burning Love
Setting: Paris, France
Languages Available: English

About the Author

BJ Sikes is a 5'6" ape descendant who is inordinately fond of a good strong cup of tea, Doc Marten boots, and fancy dress. I live with one large cat, two sweet teenagers, and one editor-author, plus an array of chickens in a place very unlike my homeland. My favorite thing to write is historical fantasy with themes of a woman’s struggle for agency and queer characters living their lives.

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