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Valentina Yospe
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She/her. Writer of historical romantic fantasy 🫶🏾 ✨ 🌈💙
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Anne: Bermuda: https://mybook.to/88Td
Izzy's Story: Bermuda: https://mybook.to/2l3A
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Izzy's Story: Bermuda is a romantic time travel fantasy set in the Renaissance 💐🫶🏾

🎨Character art by Pilar Félix Cárdenas
A young Black woman in a green and yellow historical gown with a yellow gradient background. The text reads "Fashion. Food. Flirting. Bringing the 21st century to the 17th." A young Black woman in a green and yellow historical gown with a yellow gradient background The text reads "Black. Pansexual. Femme." A young Black woman in a green and yellow historical gown with a yellow gradient background The text reads "Hide your refugees, hide your child brides, hide your underpaid female workers, because she's on a mission to liberate them all" A young Black woman in a green and yellow historical gown with a yellow gradient background The text reads "She's a ten but she's pulling a massive con job on the whole island (and she's doing it with a smile.)"
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
My sister promised me a once in a lifetime summer vacation.
She left out the tiny detail that we would be spending it in the 17th century.
Now I'm stuck here in 1649. Luckily, Lieutenant Commander Ian Coventry is a very accommodating tour guide 🫦

Izzy's Story: Bermuda is now available!
There is a parchment background, with a row of meadow greenery at the bottom, featuring pink and purple flowers, pink and purple butterflies, and "Izzy's Story: Bermuda TBC&TL" The excerpt reads "Oh my god, this sexy motherf*cker was reading poetry to me in that accent in a medieval medal with a sword strapped to his side."
October 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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My sister promised me a once in a lifetime summer vacation.
... But she left out the detail that we would be spending it in the 17th century

🌸 Time Travel (Renaissance)
🌸 Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice
🌸 Open Door Spice 
🌸 Magical Realism
🌸 First Person POV

🌸 Izzy's Story: Bermuda
October 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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The Bitch Captain and The Lady dual series is available in paperback, ebook, and KU!
October 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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My sister promised me a once in a lifetime summer vacation.
...She left out the tiny little detail that we would be spending it in the 17th century.

📜 Izzy's Story: Bermuda
Book graphic for Izzy's Story Bermuda on a parchment background. The book cover is in the center and features the historical painting "Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray, 1778", which features a Black and white woman as subjects, with an addition of pink clouds. Listed tropes: Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice; first person POV; LGBTQIA+ et rep; magical realism; Time Travel (Renaissance) There is character art in the bottom right corner, showing Izzy, our time traveling FMC, and Ian, our charming MMC, on a horseback ride.
October 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
They're embarking on a Sisterly Summer At Sea.
But only one of them knows their true destination is 1649.

Whose story are you reading first?

Izzy's Story: Bermuda: mybook.to/2l3A
Anne: Bermuda: mybook.to/88Td
The authors of The Bitch Captain and The Lady series cosplaying as their titular characters; their respective book covers hover above. Character art for Izzy and Anne is below. Parchment background. Izzy's Story Bermuda (The Bitch Captain and) The Lady Tropes: historical romantic fantasy; interracial love story BW WM; time travel (Renaissance); magical realism; fast burn romance, slow burn spice. Available on Amazon and KU. Character art shows this is Izzy's Story, told from her point of view Parchment background. Anne: Bermuda The Bitch Captain (and The Lady) Tropes: action adventure; fast paced; open door spice; time travel (Renaissance); magical realism. Available on Amazon and KU. Character art shows this is Anne's Story, told from her point of view.
October 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Look at how pretty my proof is! 🥰

#BlackBookSky #BookSky
V. Yospe, primary author of Izzy's Story Bermuda, smiles while holding up an author's proof of the book. She is a Black woman with long twists, wearing a gold crown with colorful gemstones and a gold satin cape. There is a bow mounted on the wall in the background. The book features the painting "Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray" by David Martin.
September 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
They're embarking on a Sisterly Summer At Sea.
But only one of them knows they're going to the 17th century.

Anne: Bermuda:
mybook.to/88Td

Preorder Izzy's Story: Bermuda: mybook.to/2l3A

#Booksky
#TimeTravelBooks
#BlackBooksky
The first of three images. There is a parchment background and two book covers; underneath are the authors, J. Flynn and V. Yospe in historical costumes similar to the characters on the book covers. The books are Anne: Bermuda and Izzy's Story: Bermuda. Second of three images. Parchment background. There is a book cover for Anne: Bermuda, which features "Allegorical Painting of Two Ladies, English School". The painting features a white woman and a Black woman, both well-dressed with similar facial makeup and equal status in clothing and demeanor. The listed tropes are time travel adventure, first person pov, magical realism, open door spice, sisters plus secrets, pirates, and morally grey FMC The lower left of the image has character art of Anne, the titular character. Her back is to us, and she is turned slightly, looking over her shoulder. She is wearing a wide brimmed hat, has a braid that trails over her shoulder, and a large brand that covers most of her back. Third of three images. Parchment background. Book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The book cover also features pink clouds that are not present in the original painting. The listed tropes are: LGBTQIA+ rep, fish out of water, first person pov, touch her and die, time travel (Renaissance), magical realism, fast burn romance, slow burn spice, and pic journey, then "Preorder link in bio" The bottom right corner features Izzy, the titular character. She is a young Black woman with long braids dressed in a green Renaissance era gown, jewelry, a fascinator, and gloves.
September 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
My sister promised me a once in a lifetime Sisterly Summer At Sea.
She didn't tell me that we were sailing to 1649.

Now I'm having dinner with nobility and navigating 17th century business deals – all while being whisked around the island by a gorgeous English officer.

Preorder now: mybook.to/2l3A
Book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The series is (The Bitch Captain and) The Lady. The cover features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The book cover also features pink clouds that are not present in the original painting.
September 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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On October 10th, travel back to 1649.
Izzy's Story: Bermuda is now available for preorder!
mybook.to/2l3A
Book promotion checklist graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn over a parchment background with peonies in the bottom left corner. The book cover in the lower right corner features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. Title reads: 'Checklist for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda.' A pink checkmark list follows: – A casual, sisterly kidnapping through a time portal – Cosplaying nobility while traipsing through the Renaissance – Insta-love…but you’re not 'allowed' to consummate – Am I hearing things? …Or am I talking to a spirit? – A Black FMC who’s sweet, sassy, and sensual – Trying to keep a low profile and yet somehow becoming the most interesting person on the island At the bottom: 'Coming October 10, 2025' Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The plum colored background behind the book cover has drifting pink petals and says "Izzy's Story: Bermuda now available for preorder!"
September 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
theladyisabelle.bsky.social
Reasons to add Izzy's Story: Bermuda to your TBR:

🌸 We've got yearning
🌸 The FMC is girly + fierce
🌸 Time travel to the Renaissance
🌸 English social scene meets the tropics
🌸 A guacamole recipe

#Booksky
Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. "Coming 10/10/25" is written on a banner just above the authors' names. The plum colored background behind the book cover has drifting pink petals. 
September 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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I have kittens in my side garden 🥰
September 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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I was supposed to have a once in a lifetime Sisterly Summer At Sea.
My sister didn't mention that we'd be sailing back in time.

Izzy's Story: Bermuda, coming October 10, 2025
Character art by Pilar Félix Cárdenas
Parchment background with floating pink petals.  The upper left corner has a book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The bottom right features character art (by Pilar Félix Cárdenas): A black woman (Izzy) with two long, dark braids and an Englishman (Ian) ride along each other on horseback. Izzy wears a teal fascinator with flowers and netting, a dark teal jacket, and a long teal skirt. The entire outfit has the effect of a riding habit with modern sensibilities. Izzy also sports a brooch, earrings, necklace, and rings; Ian wears a rapier, dark blue doublet with gold accents, tall dark brown boots, and tan breeches. Listed tropes: LGBTQIA+ Rep First Person POV Time Travel (Renaissance) Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice Fish Out of Water Touch Her and Die Magical Realism Epic Journey
September 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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ARCs are live! Many thanks to our early readers 💕
Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The plum colored background behind the book cover has drifting pink petals.  Parchment background with floating pink petals.  The upper left corner has a book cover for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image (and book cover) features “Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray”, a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. The two women are equals. The bottom right features character art (by Pilar Félix Cárdenas): A black woman (Izzy) with two long, dark braids and an Englishman (Ian) ride along each other on horseback. Izzy wears a teal fascinator with flowers and netting, a dark teal jacket, and a long teal skirt. The entire outfit has the effect of a riding habit with modern sensibilities. Izzy also sports a brooch, earrings, necklace, and rings; Ian wears a rapier, dark blue doublet with gold accents, tall dark brown boots, and tan breeches. Listed tropes: LGBTQIA+ Rep First Person POV Time Travel (Renaissance) Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice Fish Out of Water Touch Her and Die Magical Realism Epic Journey
September 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Izzy's Story: Bermuda, coming October 10th
A white graphic bordered with clusters of pink and white flowers in the top corners and bottom sides. In the center, green text reads: “Oh my god,” I breathed, sinking into the window seat. “This gorgeous motherfucker is sending me sonnets? Sonnets, seriously?” Below, in smaller green text: Izzy’s Story: Bermuda TBC&TL.
September 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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My sister promised me a once in a lifetime summer vacation.
I had no idea that our true destination was the summer of 1649.

Arc sign-ups for Izzy's Story: Bermuda close in two days!
forms.gle/je8LYNcj8yt4...
A romantic historical illustration of an English officer and a well dressed Black woman of means riding side by side on horseback through a sun-dappled forest. The woman wears a jacket in deep teal, a white blouse with lace cuffs and collar, a long skirt in teal, a fascinator, and jewelry, and smiles warmly at the man. He, dressed in a blue doublet over a white shirt with a sword at his side, gazes back at her. Golden light filters through the trees, casting a serene glow on the scene. Listed tropes: fast burn romance, slow burn spice; fish out of water; magical realism; interracial love story (BW/WM); high seas adventure; open door spice; Black girl magic; love at first sight; time travel (Renaissance); LGBTQIA+ rep
September 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Seeking ARC readers for Izzy's Story Bermuda!
Sign-ups are open until September 5th
forms.gle/je8LYNcj8yt4...
A romantic historical illustration of an English officer and a well dressed Black woman of means riding side by side on horseback through a sun-dappled forest. The woman wears a jacket in deep teal, a white blouse with lace cuffs and collar, a long skirt in teal, a fascinator, and jewelry, and smiles warmly at the man. He, dressed in a blue doublet over a white shirt with a sword at his side, gazes back at her. Golden light filters through the trees, casting a serene glow on the scene.
September 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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🌸 Seeking ARC readers for Izzy's Story: Bermuda!
⚓ ARC sign-ups are open until September 5th: forms.gle/je8LYNcj8yt4...
Book promotion graphic for Izzy’s Story: Bermuda by V. Yospe and J. Flynn. The image features "Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray", a historical portrait of two women: one Black woman in an orange bodice and white dress holding a basket of fruit, and one white woman in a pale pink gown with lace details. Around them, on a pink background decorated with light spots, are phrases highlighting themes of the book: Interracial Love Story (BW/WM), Time Travel (Renaissance), Open Door Spice, Black Girl Magic, Bold FMCs, High Seas Adventure, Fish Out of Water, Fast Burn Romance, Slow Burn Spice, Family Secrets, First Person POV, Magical Realism.
September 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Official Cover Release for Izzy's Story: Bermuda, coming October 10th 💕
August 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Currently seeking ARC readers for Izzy's Story: Bermuda our historical romantic fantasy! Sign-ups close September 5th 🤗
forms.gle/je8LYNcj8yt4...

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Top says: Izzy's Story: Bermuda, The Bitch Captain and The Lady. Parchment paper background with an overlay of "Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray". Both young ladies are dressed in 17th century gowns, and as equals. Tropes: Time travel (Renaissance), Black girl magic, bold FMCs, interracial love story (BW/WM), fast burn romance, slow burn spice, high seas adventure, first person POV, fish out of water, family secrets, open door spice, magical realism
August 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Seeking ARC readers for Izzy's Story: Bermuda! ⏳⛵🏴‍☠️🕯️🫶🏾💐✨
forms.gle/je8LYNcj8yt4...
The painting, Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray (which features a Black woman and a white woman of equal status in 1700s attire) sits over a parchment background. Tropes are listed: Interracial love story (BW/WM), Black girl magic, time travel (Renaissance), Bold FMCs, fast burn romance / slow burn spice, high seas adventure, first person POV, fish out of water, family secrets, open door spice, magical realism
August 23, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Current seeking ARC readers for Izzy's Story: Bermuda
(Coming 10/10/25)

forms.gle/je8LYNcj8yt4...
Top says: Izzy's Story: Bermuda, The Bitch Captain and The Lady. Parchment paper background with an overlay of "Portrait of Dido Elizabeth Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray". Both young ladies are dressed in 17th century gowns, and as equals. Tropes: Time travel (Renaissance), Black girl magic, bold FMCs, interracial love story (BW/WM), fast burn romance, slow burn spice, high seas adventure, first person POV, fish out of water, family secrets, open door spice, magical realism
August 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Keeping Lady Isabelle casual today ☺️🫶🏾👑
A Black woman with long twists wearing a sparkly, jeweled crown, earrings, and a necklace. This is juxtaposed by her simple pink T-shirt and grey cotton jumper
April 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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I would have been out of bed ages ago but I'm cat trapped 🤗
Curled up tabby / standard issue cat on top of a blanket
April 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Floral arrangements are a big mood boost for me, especially in winter 🤗💐
Hanging purple and white flowers with greenery Pink alstroemeria Mini roses in white, red, orange, and pink
January 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM