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Reads You'll Obsess Over #smut-inclusive

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From dark, twisted thrillers to cozy fantasy escapes, this list is packed with stories you won’t stop thinking about. Whether you crave morally gray heroes, epic worlds, or jaw-dropping twists, these reads deliver drama, depth, and unforgettable vibe...
-DESCRIPTION(TBR) means I haven't read it *yet*
-I'll try and add my spice ratings with **/5 plus (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️)
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"Romance That Bites Back" Paranormal Romance

Not your average love stories. These reads are intense, addictive, and unapologetically spicy. If you like morally gray heroes, forbidden love, and plots that keep you guessing, welcome home.
Shifter Lovers
Fated Mates
Monsters, But Make It Hot 
Vampires & Other Night Creatures
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Who thought hockey could get any steamier? 
4/5 (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️)
Power Shift: Omegaverse Hockey Romance
 
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Who doesn't like a reverse shifter harem???
4/5 (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️)
Blood and Ruin (Blood and Ruin Series)
 
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#1 - fierce female lead and three sexy wolves (mhmm yes please!)
Bound to the Dark (Claimed by Monsters #1)
 
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#2 - the spice continues along with some beautiful plot
Captive of the Dark (Claimed by Monsters #2)
 
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#3 - not disappointed, even a little, about the ending :))
Queen of the Dark (Claimed by Monsters)
 
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DESCRIPTION (TBR) : 
I used to want to be free, to take my sister and run far away from this town. Somewhere he can't find us. My sister got out. The only problem? I'm still trapped in this town with him, forced to attend Wolves Hollow University to protect my sister. Wh...
Ruined Wolfsbane (Wolves Hollow University Book 1)
 
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I’m a monster DNA experiment and she’s everything my beasts want. I escape the hell that tortured me for months. I’m turned into something so dangerous and brutal; I don’t recognize myself. And when I feel a pull in my chest, I follow it not understa...
Honeysuckles: Dark Monster Romance (Book 1)
 
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Nine years ago, my sister died at Firestone Academy. At least, that's what they claim. I don't believe their lies about a tragic accident. Now I've come to face the trials myself - tests that will determine which Quarter I'll serve for the rest of my...
Storm of Shadows: Why-Choose Fantasy Romance
 
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He despises her... almost as much as his beast craves her. Kyra’s seen and survived the worst things imaginable, all because of the magic she was born with. Trapped by her secret, she has no choice but to serve Councilman Gallagher or risk everything...
Kiss of Darkness: Dark Paranormal Romance
 
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The fae abandoned this world to us. And the ones with power rule. Gold. Gold floors, gold walls, gold furniture, gold clothes. In Highbell, in the castle built into the frozen mountains, everything is made of gold. Even me. King Midas rescued me. Dug...
Gild: The Plated Prisoner Series, Book 1
 
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They say nothing is as it seems, but I never expected this. One night out with my friends and everything changes. I was just supposed to let loose, forget about my miserable life for a few hours. Instead, I find myself hunted by masked men, powerful ...
#whychoose #reverseharem #darkromance
The Blood Moon Hunt: Rites of the Blood Moon 1

"Curated Heat for Every Mood" Dark Romance

Dark, dangerous, cozy, or chaotic—whatever vibe you’re craving, this list delivers. These books aren’t just stories; they’re experiences. Expect passion, tension, and spice woven into plots you can’t put down.
Masked Men
Mafia & Criminal Underworld
Morally Gray Men
Villain Gets the Girl
Revenge Romance
(Look out for the #hashtags to know the tropes, if it has any specifics!)

 
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Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each one more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family...
Belladonna
 
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A love so forbidden, it would shake the heavens ... My father called them messengers. He once told me they walked among us, and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs. Well,...
Nightshade: Dark Paranormal Gothic Romance
 
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Do you actually mean it when you wish you had a sexy asf stalker?
Lights Out: An Into Darkness Novel
 
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DESCRIPTION (TBR) :
They think they’re gods, but I will bring them to their knees.They think they’re gods, but I will bring them to their knees. All I’ve ever known is how to be a good girl. My father called me his little jewel. I was the promise of a better life for us...
Vile Boys (Spine Ridge University)

"Warning! You Won’t Sleep Until You Finish These" Contemporary Romance

Warning! You won’t sleep until you finish these: Curl up with these books that mix cozy vibes with drama and spice. Slow burns, shocking reveals, and characters you’ll love (or love to hate).
Brother’s Best Friend? Say Less
Grumpy x Sunshine
Enemies to Lovers
Marriage of Convenience
Second Chance Love
 (Look out for the #hashtags to know the tropes, if it has any specifics!)

 
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New town. New school. Same nightmare. When I lost my mom, I thought the worst was over. Moving to Sun Valley to live with a father I barely know is punishment all over again. I need to survive the year, then leave this town behind. Roman Valdez has o...
Wicked Devil: Boys of Sun Valley, Book 1
 
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Dominique Price. Good looking. Arrogant. Football-God and my brother's best friend. He hates me. He wants me. He can never have me. Everything comes so easy for him. I refuse to be just another game for him to win. Cruel Devil is a brother's best fri...
Cruel Devil: Boys of Sun Valley, Book 3
 
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THE ONE RULE I CAN'T FOLLOW: DON'T FALL FOR YOUR FAKE HUSBAND.

He's, my bodyguard. My marriage of convenience husband. And the one man I can't have feelings for. Ryot Davenport: Former Marine. Billionaire security expert. A man built to keep his walls high and his heart untouchable. Our fake marriage? A calculat... 

#grumpybodyguardXprincess #fakemarriage #billionaireromance #OnlyOneBed #APossessiveBodyguardwhocallsyou“my wife” #ACurvyPrincessWhoTurnsHisWorldUpsideDown #FoundFamily

Some contracts are written in fire. Some hearts can't be contained.
The Reluctant Wife: Bodyguard Princess Romance
 
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Orion De Luca is a force to be reckoned with—dark, dangerous, and cloaked in secrets. He's cold, ruthless, and completely opposed to any form of relationship that extends further than a night in the bedroom. To the world, he's a mysterious businessma... 

Emerson Fields is an aspiring lawyer who's life so far has been one tragic event after the other. Ready for a fresh start and excited to embrace her future, Emerson moves in with her protective older brother, Atlas, when she returns to the city after...
Forbidden Flames: Brother's Best Friend Romance

"Learn Something New” Non-fiction

 
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Demolish roadblocks, take action, and transform your future 

No matter what is holding you back, Do It offers a proven solution to actualizing the life you long for. Author and renowned mindset specialist, David Nurse, reveals the nine reasons that you don’t take action, how to successfully overcome your perso...
Do It: The Life-Changing Power of Taking Action
 
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With humor and wisdom, Mel Robbins expertly tackles the fear of change, rejection, and being alone, as well as imposter syndrome and feeling trapped in the wrong career. Each session is a goldmine of discovery as Mel guides you to find your purpose, ...
Take Control: Silence Fear & Win Mental Game
 
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How to enrich your life and destroy doubt in five seconds. Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having t...
The 5 Second Rule: Transform Life & Confidence
 
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Don't let the title fool you. This isn't a book about high fiving everyone else in your life. You're already doing that. Cheering for your favorite teams. Celebrating your friends. Supporting the people you love as they go after what they want in lif...
The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Life