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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 1h

Thank you!! And I'm still working on book 5 in the Sapphic Lady Knights series 🫶🥰

Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 13h

I wrote a bite-size sapphic treat for spooky season. A short, dark novelette just in time for Halloween. MY UNHALLOWED HUNTER is currently on Kindle, soon on Kobo and more! a.co/d/0bhs81fJ #sapphicvampire #wlwbooksky #sapphic #lesbianvampire

Trope map showing the cover for MY UNHALLOWED HUNTER A dark sapphic novelette by Mariah Rae Birch. Background is dark with faint roses and a scrolling border. OUT NOW! Tropes listed: eldritch vampire, religious cult, predator/prey, steamy, morally black FMC, shadow powers.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It's release day for SUNCATCHER, the first book in my new Sapphic Western Wanderers series! Out now in ebook and paperback! Thank you again to @kejart.bsky.social and @42fold.studio for this gorgeous cover! a.co/d/0f1a4U6z #booksky #sapphicromance #wlwbooks #sapphicwestern

Out now! Shows the cover of Suncatcher by Mariah Rae Birch on an old-fashioned frame and brown background. The cover depicts a blond woman in an western hat mirrored by a horned sandstone gargoyle, with a day and night sky behind.

SUNCATCHER SAPPHIC WESTERN WANDERERS BOOK ONE shows the cover of Suncatcher by Mariah Rae Birch surrounded by a trope map: sapphic, gargoyle x human, magic monsters and firearms, Western setting, sheriff's daughter, forbidden love, opposites attract, takes her flying, touch starved, spice, protective FMCs.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Thank you!! Yes, it will be on itch next week, just no pre-order there 🥰

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

SUNCATCHER, the first book in my new Sapphic Western Wanderers series, is releasing in ebook and paperback on August 11, 2026! Thank you to @kejart.bsky.social and @42fold.studio for this gorgeous cover! a.co/d/0f1a4U6z #booksky #sapphicromance #wlwbooks #sapphicwestern

Coming August 11. The illustrated cover of SUNCATCHER by Mariah Rae Birch, showing a human dressed in a broad hat and long coat mirrored by a gargoyle. Surrounding the cover is a trope map that includes: Sapphic Western, gargoyle x human, magic monsters and firearms, sheriff's daughter, forbidden love, opposites attract, takes her flying, touch scarved, spice.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

As an author, fan art is genuinely one of the coolest things. Thank you @v3rmythi6.bsky.social so much for creating and sharing this! I love how you captured these ladies ❤️🥰

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Yay, thank you so much! I hope you enjoy 🥰

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

HER VALIANT MAIDEN, the fourth story in my Sapphic Lady Knights series, is out now! 🫶 ⚔️ Knight x knight ✨️ Reluctant allies 🏳️‍🌈 Capable FMCs in their 30s 📚 Standalone a.co/d/01v32aYv

On a pale purple background with scrolling border and floral accents, the cover of Her Valiant Maiden by Mariah Rae Birch is shown. The cover is dark purple and features two crossed swords and metalic lettering. Image text reads: Out now! On Kindle and in paperback. Sapphic Lady Knights Book Four.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

🥹 This is so beautiful!! I'm honestly so honored, and congratulations to you and your wife! ❤️

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Title announcement for Sapphic Lady Knights Book Four! HER VALIANT MAIDEN will be coming soon 🥰 with two lady knight leads in this one ⚔️ #Sapphic #ladyknight #wlwbooks

Sapphic Lady Knights Book Four: Her Valiant Maiden. Coming late spring 2026!
On a dark purple background with floral accents, two crossed swords rise.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

HER BLUSHING HERO ⚔️ is out in audio now!! The third standalone in my Sapphic Lady Knights series, it features a flirty baker, a bashful masc knight, a pet rabbit, and a cozy setting! Read for us once more by the amazing Kimberly M. Wetherell 🎧 #Sapphic #wlw #ladyknight #romance

Now on Audible! Tropes: Witch x retired knight, Sapphic, age gap, one bed, cozy.
Shows the cover of the audiobook for Her Blushing Hero by Mariah Rae Birch, which is burgundy and gold with a sword, breadbasket, and floral elements.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

A lady knight trying to resist the princess...and it's not going well 👀 From HER PRETTY KNIGHT ⚔️ Sapphic Lady Knights Book One 🌈❤️ On Audible, KoboPlus, B&N, and more! #lesficfri #Sapphic #ladyknight

Against a papery green backdrop, with the green-and-gold, sword-and-floral book cover for Her Pretty Knight, the #lesficfri quote for "Remember" is:

Galeon should leave. She should turn away. Instead, she watched. And she listened. And she wanted.
Galeon’s breathing quickened, matching Della’s. She was somehow painfully aware of her own body while feeling separated from it.
She was standing closer than she had been. She didn’t remember moving.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Happy Sapphic Saturday! HER BLUSHING HERO ❤️ the third standalone story in the Sapphic Lady Knights series ⚔️ is out now! a.co/d/2NTq9Sv Art by ailleadh #wlwbooks #sapphic #ladyknight

Soft romantic digital drawing of two women, Lola and Sir Hildith, embracing.

HER BLUSHING HERO available now!
Shows the book cover, which is gold and burgundy, and a trope map listing: baking magic, retired knight, age gap, cozy setting, one bed, pet rabbit.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Yes! They are in the same world and share a few characters, but they can be read independently :)

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

It's #LesFicFri! The retired lady knight has it bad for the village baker 👀✨️❤️⚔️ HER BLUSHING HERO will be the third standalone in my Sapphic Lady Knights series, coming soon! #Sapphic #ladyknight

Shows a pink paper and watercolor texture background, and the burgundy-and-gold cover for Her Blushing Hero featured a basket of bread and a sword and florals.
#lesficfri "smell"
Quote: As Lola held the flame close, they bent their heads together.
Lola smelled of her bakery, along with something floral and pretty, like the garden after a rain.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

A good kind of "nervous" when dancing with a lady knight ❤️🏳️‍🌈⚔️ From HER LOVELY CHAMPION, the second standalone story in my Sapphic Lady Knights series, now in audio, paperback, and ebook! #lesficfri

Shows the blue and gold book cover for Her Lovely Champion, Sapphic Lady Knights Book Two by Mariah Rae Birch, on a watercolor and paper texture background.
#lesficfri "nervous"
Quote:
Kaylen’s hand skimmed down to Eliza’s hip, leaving a trail of fire. The music faded and Eliza’s heartbeat replaced the rhythm. Eliza forgot to move her feet and they stumbled as Kaylen stepped into her.
“Sorry,” they both muttered together.
Eliza laughed again, suddenly nervous, her body extremely aware of Kaylen’s as their chests brushed.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

When the lady knight undresses the soaked princess in the forest. For...practical purposes 🏳️‍🌈❤️⚔️ Sapphic Lady Knights Book Two HER LOVELY CHAMPION is available in audio, paperback, and ebook ✨️ #lesficfri

Image shows a soft blue background featuring the blue and gold book cover for Her Lovely Champion by Mariah Rae Birch
#lesficfri "wish"
Quote: Wordlessly, Sir Kaylen moved to help, her fingers also unsteady but more effective. Eliza stilled as the backs of the knight’s knuckles grazed the skin of her neckline and then dipped a trail down beneath the lacing, efficiently loosening the gown to Eliza’s navel.
Eliza’s belly swooped. She wished her skin weren’t so numb so she could feel the sensation better.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

#lesficfri The lady knight knows she shouldn't fall for the princess ⚔️❤️🏳️‍🌈 HER PRETTY KNIGHT is available in ebook everywhere, including KoboPlus! #Sapphic #romantasy #wlw

Shows a green wash background with cover of "Her Pretty Knight" Sapphic Lady Knights Book One, by Mariah Rae Birch.
#lesficfri "Laugh"
Quote: Watching Della with the other nobles that evening filled Galeon with something dark and ugly. It simmered when Della laughed with the stunning Lady Clayton. The lady placed a delicate hand on Della’s bare shoulder, leaning in and murmuring in Della’s ear. Della smiled and didn’t pull away.
Galeon felt every bit the poor, dirty blacksmith she’d once been as the faded heat of the day clung to her skin in salty dampness beneath her shirt.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Her Lovely Champion ⚔️ is now out in audio! On Amazon, Audible, and iTunes 🏳️‍🌈❤️✨️ Read for us by the talented Kimberly M. Wetherell 🎧 #Sapphic #wlwbooks #ladyknight #audiobook

Now on Audible
Shows the square audibook cover of Her Lovely Champion by Mariah Rae Birch. Sapphic Lady Knights Book Two. Read by Kimberly M Wetherell. Florals and sword and crown images with blue and gold colors.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

#lesficfri As a witch, Lola has many reasons to stay away from the handsome older lady knight in the cottage down the valley... HER BLUSHING HERO ❤️ the third book in the Sapphic Lady Knights series 🏳️‍🌈⚔️ is coming late summer! ✨️ #wlwbooks #ladyknight #sapphic

#lesficfri "danger"
Quote: When they’d first met, Sir Hildith barely spoke, and Lola had thought the lady disliked her. But it became apparent quickly it wasn’t dislike Sir Hildith carried. Both flattering and dangerous, Lola couldn’t deny she enjoyed the attention. What was a little harmless crush?
Her Blushing Hero, Sapphic Lady Knights Book Three
Coming soon
@mariahraebirch

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

#lesficfri When a witch pretending to be a princess falls for her lady knight bodyguard ⚔️ ❤️ 🏳️‍🌈 Her Pretty Knight is available everywhere ✨️

Light patterned background with leaf designs. Shows book cover for Her Pretty Knight by Mariah Rae Birch, green colorscheme with a sword and floral accents. #lesficfri "lips". Quote:
Della leaned in.
At the last moment, Galeon turned her head, so Della’s lips brushed Galeon’s cheek in the shadow of a thwarted kiss. Still, the feeling of her skin and the scent of her, clean and metallic, made Della hum.
“We shouldn’t,” Galeon said, her voice rough.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Don't mind if I (fianlly) do! Been on my TBR for months 🫶

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

#lesficfri The princess freshly rescued by the lady knight ❤️ From Sapphic Lady Knights Book Two 🏳️‍🌈 HER LOVELY CHAMPION ⚔️

Shows a blue and gold book cover, with sword, crown, and floral elements. Her Lovely Champion by Mariah Rae Birch, Sapphic Lady Knights Book Two.
#lesficfri prompt of "Smell".
Quote: The weight of Sir Kaylen’s cloak hung around Eliza’s shoulders, unfamiliar and comforting, like a sort of hug. It smelled of damp wool, moss, and something Eliza could not name.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Happy Pride! 🌈 I'm kicking off the month with a title reveal for the third book in my Sapphic Lady Knights series ⚔️❤️🏳️‍🌈 #Sapphic #ladyknight #wlwbooks

Sapphic Lady Knights Book Three
HER BLUSHING HERO
Coming summer/fall 2025!
Title announcement on a dark blush background with warm floral/autumnal accents

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

A little one bed trope tension in book three of my Sapphic Lady Knights series 🏳️‍🌈❤️⚔️ #wipsnips #Sapphic #ladyknight #wlwbooks

In the darkness, Sir Hildith finally climbed under the blanket with her.
“Goodnight,” Lola whispered.
“Goodnight.”
She lay awake, listening to Sir Hildith breathe and wishing the woman were anyone else.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

From book three in my Sapphic Lady Knights series, in edits ❤️🏳️‍🌈⚔️ #wipsnips #Sapphic #ladyknight #wlwbooks

Lola grabbed the handkerchief of crumbling pastries and settled near the pillows, sitting with her legs crossed and spreading the delicacies between them.
“You’ll get crumbs in the bed,” Hildith warned, slightly askance, rolling to her good side so she could prop up on her elbow.
Lola shrugged, a playful tilt to her lips. “I think we’ll survive a few crumbs.”

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Happy Sapphic Saturday! I'm in the midst of edits on book three of my Sapphic Lady Knights series, and thoroughly enjoying it ❤️🏳️‍🌈⚔️ Title reveal coming soon! #Sapphic #wlw #lesfic #booksky #ladyknight

Image shows two book covers for Her Pretty Knight and Her Lovely Champion, featuring florals and swords, on a rustic/weathered background. Sapphic Lady Knights.
-women in armor
-magic
-fairytale setting
-adult mcs
-standalones (in a series)

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

From book three in my Sapphic Lady Knights series 🏳️‍🌈⚔️❤️ #wipsnips #ladyknight #sapphic #wlwbooks #amwriting

Hildith leaned against a wall and tried to look casual as her leg shot pain from her foot to her skull.
Despite her current unpleasant mood, the festival could not be described as anything other than charming. Colorful streamers fluttered above and bushels of flowers decorated the center square as a few musicians eked out a passable tune.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Happy #lesficfri ! HER LOVELY CHAMPION has a lot of staring...between a recently rescued princess and lady knight who did it ❤️⚔️🏳️‍🌈 #Sapphic #ladyknight

#lesficfri "stare". Cover of Her Lovely Champion by Mariah Rae Birch. Quote: Being free was incredible, and frightening, but Sir Kaylen stood sturdily beside her.
The sun broke through the temperamental clouds and highlighted the woman’s fiery hair, catching the frizz and turning into a glowing aura. Eliza had to force herself to look away, or she might have stood there and stared for the rest of the afternoon.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

When you've been trapped in a tower for 20 years and a lady knight shows up to rescue you ❤️⚔️🏳️‍🌈 Sapphic Lady Knights Book Two is out now 🫶 for her first #lesficfri #Sapphic #ladyknight #wlwbooks

#lesficfri
"Excite"
Book cover for HER LOVELY CHAMPION by Mariah Rae Birch
Quote:
Eliza tugged at the arm she held. “What’s your name?”
The knight cleared her throat and sheathed her sword. “Sir Kaylen, Your Highness. At your service.” She bowed again.
Sir Kaylen. What a wonderful name. The woman’s accent was a strange mix of rough and lilting, and the most beautiful sound Eliza had heard in years. Eliza vibrated with excitement.

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Smashwords and itch.io give the highest, followed by Kobo and Kindle. But anywhere is appreciated! Thank you for asking!

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Her Lovely Champion is published and live on Amazon! The ebook is still processing everywhere else, and the paperback should be coming next week. But she's in the wild now 👀⚔️🏳️‍🌈❤️ #wlwbooks #ladyknight #lesfic #sapphic a.co/d/6h0Fo0v

Sapphic Lady Knights Book Two
Available now on Kindle!
HER LOVELY CHAMPION
Coming soon in paperback, and to Apple, B&N, Koboplus, and more!

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

HER PRETTY KNIGHT is book one in my Sapphic Lady Knights series! Available in all the usual places. Book two is in its final formatting check! ⚔️🏳️‍🌈❤️ #lesficfri #wlwbooks #ladyknight #sapphic

#lesficfri "Help" excerpt:
“Is this my surprise?” Della asked as Galeon darted forward and adjusted a bouquet.
“Is it all right?” Sir Galeon watched her too closely.
“It’s beautiful. Did you do all this?” Della was charmed by the display, despite herself.
“I helped.”
Della raised her eyebrows. “And by that, do you mean you arranged the whole thing?”
“I helped. But it was the prince’s idea.”

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