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Out of the Blue: a Sapphic Short Story

Rachel Lacey
4.3 / 5.0
Published: 2023

Description

When an unexpected professional opportunity pulls her toward the coast, Clare Lavoie finds herself far from her comfort zone, yet immediately charmed by the sun-drenched atmosphere of her new surroundings. Known for her infectious optimism and bubbly spirit, Clare is ready to embrace whatever surprises beach life has in store, but she never imagined her path would cross with someone who mirrors her own warmth so perfectly. This heartwarming sapphic romance moves with the gentle rhythm of the tides, offering a refreshingly low-angst escape into a world where connection feels as natural as the sea breeze. At the center of this burgeoning romance is a unique, conservation-focused backdrop: the captivating world of sea turtle protection. As Clare and her counterpart bond over their shared passion and the welfare of their shelled companions, the story unfolds into a tender exploration of finding love when you least expect it. Perfect for a quick, mood-lifting indulgence, Out of the Blue is a sun-soaked gem that celebrates small-town charm and the beauty of sudden, genuine attraction. Whether you are looking for a gentle pick-me-up or a sweetly romantic tale to savor in one sitting, this story delivers a breath of fresh, coastal air.

Customer Reviews

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Kathy
July 13, 2025
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Such a sweet story!

The MCs could not be more different. Alicia had a rather prickly personality that covered up a tender heart while Clare exuded a sunshiny spirit from morning through night. Running into each other at the beach house was an unexpected surprise for Alicia who harbored a secret crush on Clare. Very sweet, short, lighthearted story with a dog and sea turtles. What's not to like? If you want to smile, this is just the perfect read!
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Paola H.
July 26, 2023
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Cuuuteeeee!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- CUUUTTEEE! 🥰 🐢 . . Sooooo I saw that the author @rachelslacey posted this book is currently free on Amazon and I saw sea turtles in her post so I was SOLD! (If you know me in real life, you know my love for turtles and sea turtles) Besides seeing that it was a sapphic love story and SOMEHOW involved sea turtles, I went in blindly. 😬 . . This is not my first read by this author and have enjoyed other reads! This cute little short story was so stinking cute. 🥰 Of course as a reader it’s predictable from the beginning, but that doesn’t take away from the story! I found myself smiling a lot and relating to Alicia! I adore Clare and Alicia and this was just what my queer heart needed today. 🥰✨ The way the sea turtles tied into the story was great! It felt so visual while reading! . . If you enjoy short reads (a little over 60 pages on my kindle), sapphic love stories, and a some spice; check out “Out of The Blue” 🌊🐢🏳️‍🌈 . . Quote that melted my heart; “𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘙𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 𝘧𝘭𝘪𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭…𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐’𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘺…
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Linbee
June 22, 2024
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A nice short story.

This was a sweet story. The overwhelming emotions the main character, Alicia Benton felt and then to unexpectedly seeing her secret crush staying in the beach house was exciting to read what would happen next. I liked the other character, Clare Lavoie cheerfulness which eventually brought Alicia out of her sadness in the short amount of time they were together. I liked the epilogue and Alicia's insecurities of having a relationship with Clare. I wished the author had gone further in the future than only three months. Though it didn't change my opinion of this story or the number of stars given. I truly recommend this book to everyone that loves a good romance.
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Sailine 7
March 20, 2026
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Entertaining

This was a cute, and fast paced story that had me reading it almost in one sitting. If you're looking for a heartwarming, soft and cozy love story, this is for you.
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Dena Justin-Phillips
July 23, 2024
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Fun !

Fun, light hearted and feel good read. The characters are developed and likeable with a true life setting. Definitely worth it.