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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author

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Sapphic romantasy author ♥️📚🏳️‍🌈 Queer pet mom from the mountains. She/her. HER PRETTY KNIGHT ⚔️ HER LOVELY CHAMPION 👑 linktr.ee/mariahraebirch

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · 19d

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 · Aug 29

Oh yay, thank you so much!! 🥰

Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · Aug 24

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · Aug 23

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 · Aug 15

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

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

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 · Jul 27

Yay, thank you so much! 🥰

Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · Jul 25

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 · Jul 18

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 · Jul 4

#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 · Jun 30

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 · Jun 28

Thank you!

Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · Jun 27

#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 · Jun 20

#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 · Jun 6

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

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Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · Jun 6

#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 · Jun 1

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 · May 25

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 · May 24

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 · May 17

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 · Apr 26

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 · Apr 25

Thank you!! 🫶

Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · Apr 25

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 · Apr 19

Thank you! 🫶

Mariah Rae Birch 🌈 Author @mariahraebirch.bsky.social · Apr 18

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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