Unspeakable tragedy unravels the fabric of a picture-perfect partnership in Bumble Bees & White Balloons.

Abbi and Jordan are the queer couple who seems to have it all: jobs they love; a storybook romance in a safe, ethically non-monogamous relationship; a beautiful home in Baltimore; and soon, a baby on the way. But just as their happiness reaches an unimagined peak, they are confronted with a pandemic, medical flukes, and rampant racism.

Now, the edges of their perfectly woven picture of life begin to fray, unraveling thread by thread.

Set against the backdrop of 2020 America, Bumble Bees & White Balloons addresses many of the challenges modern families faced during such an uncertain time, in addition to rarely explored concepts of pregnancy complications and loss.

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Bumble Bees & White Balloons is a queer-lit, contemporary fiction novel about an interracial couple who experiences pregnancy loss. This emotional LGBTQ romance novel tackles themes of grief, mental health, purpose, and social change with nuance and care. It celebrates the transformational power of speaking one's truth, overcoming internalized prejudice, and supporting your partner's growth. Abigail and Jordan's journey reveals that leaning into vulnerability and authenticity may be the only path to mending a fractured relationship.

With relatable characters and sensitively handled storytelling, Bumble Bees & White Balloons is a must-read LGBTQ romance novel for anyone craving an empowering testament to the endurance of queer love. This story sends an ultimately hopeful message that even the darkest storms can bring about necessary change within oneself and society.