The must-read LGBTQ+ novel of 2024

Achingly tender, powerfully erotic, and disturbingly dark, INSIDE HER follows closeted Jess as she escapes an abusive fiancé to find love with a woman – only to have her newfound bliss shattered beyond repair. As much a tale of paradise found as it is of paradise lost, this gripping novel plunges readers into the turbulent depths of a coming-out journey where desire and devastation collide.

By simply existing as a woman, Jess is terrified of the world, especially after what happened on that day. The last thing she wants is to attract more attention to herself by coming out as queer. No, suppressing her desires and staying with her abusive fiancé seems like the safer choice. At least he can protect her from other men.

Enter Georgia, the woman of Jess’s dreams. When the spark between them escalates into an unexpected, all-consuming love, Jess risks everything to follow her heart, even if it means facing the dangers she’s spent a lifetime avoiding. If only she knew what was coming for her…

Warning: Contains sexually explicit and violent content.

18+Award-winning writer Lisa J. Evans delivers her unforgettable debut novel, INSIDE HER – a raw, powerful story of queer love, trauma, and self-discovery. An addictive new adult lesbian romance-come-thriller.

Dark, violent, sensual, and explicit – building to an explosive climax. A sapphic masterpiece.’ – Alice S‘

Captivating. Sexy. Devastating. Well worth reading.’ – Alex Brown

‘A twist I didn’t see coming.’ – Matt Bielby

‘Hotter than hell. There's a reason this book has a content warning. Level-five on the spice rating. A lesbian love story for our times.’ – Laura McArthur

‘I was GRIPPED. It’s so beautifully written. I was gasping as I read it.’ – Jo Frei-Hill

‘I am sobbing. My husband had to comfort me because it's just… wow. This is a book I’ll be thinking about for a long time.’ – Rachel Moses-Lloyd