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100 Romance Reads With The Spiciest Scenes

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Looking for your next spicy romance read? This curated list of 100 romance books with the steamiest scenes is based on real reader recommendations from the Threads community—no fluff, just pure heat. From slow-burn tension and forbidden kisses to dow...
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Enemies To Lovers

In an enemies to lovers romance, two characters who can’t stand each other—rivals, opposites, or sworn enemies—slowly realize that their fiery hate hides something deeper. Every insult, argument, and moment of tension crackles with undeniable chemist...

 
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Enemies to lovers, opposites attract, slowburn, workplace romance, grumpyxsunshine  - Best Scene: “Basically any scene where Colin begs Truly to let him please her an he goes down on her against her front door. The gentle femdom in this book is everything.”
Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandra Bellefleur
 
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Enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, secret arrangement - Best scene: “When Scarlett goes down on Lukas for the first time and there is a power exchange”.
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
 
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High Spice, Enemies to lovers - Best Scene: Mutual Self Pleasing Through Wall
After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez
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Vampire games; Enemies-to-lovers; Competitors to lovers; Knife-to-throat tension; Found family - Best Scene: Scene Before Last Trial
The Serpent and Wings of Night by Broadbent
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Viking romance; Fated mates; Fake marriage; Enemies to lovers; Chosen one prophecy - Best Scene: Camping Scene, Up Against A Tree Scene (in public), Ending Cave Scene
A Fate Inked in Blood (Saga of the Unfated, #1)
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Enemies to lovers; Horse girl/cowboy; Small town; Protective MMC; Rough hands/soft heart - Best Scene: Any scene with Weston “spit on it” Belmont
Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver
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Why choose; Fated mates; Vampire/Atlantians; War & prophecy; Found family - Best Scene: The joining in a war of two queens 🥵
Between Sun and Moon by Jaclyn Knot
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Musician/artist; Enemies to lovers; Grumpy/Sunshine; Forced proximity (rehearsals) - Best Scene: Cello Scene That Inspired The Cover
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
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Enemies to lovers; New York rom-com; Time jumps; Forced proximity; Witty banter - Best Scene: Josh and Ari’s first time
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
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Pirate king; Enemies to lovers; Forced proximity on ship; Found family crew; Touch-her-and-die
The Ever King by LJ Andrews
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Grumpy neighbor; Holiday romance; Enemies to lovers; Forced proximity; Pranks to passion
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
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Criminal underworld; Found family crew; Possessive MMC; Revenge; Antihero - Best Scene: car scene
Wrath of an Exile: Enemies to Lovers Romance
 
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Enemies to lovers; Bully/obsession; Billionaire heirs; Revenge; Possessive antihero - Best Scene: Sauna Scene
Corrupt (Devil's Night) - Douglas, Penelope: Books
 
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War college; Dragons; Fated mates; Touch-her-and-die; Enemies to lovers (book 1 carryover) - Best Scene: Throne Scene, Shower Scene
Iron Flame (Standard Edition) - Rebecca Yarros
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Fake Dating

In a fake dating romance, two characters pretend to be in a relationship for personal gain—whether to impress an ex, secure a job, survive family drama, or boost their image. What starts as a mutually beneficial act quickly spirals into real feelings...

 
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Fake dating, forced proximity, and billionaire romance. Spiciest chapters: Ch 19 Ch 23 Ch 32 Ch 36 Ch 39 Ch 53
Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
 
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Hockey romance; College; Grumpy/Sunshine; Fake dating (light); Hurt/comfort - Best Scene: The Sauna
The Graham Effect (Campus Diaries #1) by Elle Kennedy
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Fake relationship; Kink exploration; Banter; Mutual healing - Best Scene: Victorian Doctor Cosplay
First and Forever by Eve Dangerfield
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Fake dating; Football college; Cinnamon roll MMC; Protective; Tutor/athlete dynamic
Blind Side (Red Zone Rivals, #2) by Kandi Steiner
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Fake Engagement

In a fake engagement romance, two characters pretend to be engaged for convenience—usually to survive family pressure, secure a business deal, avoid an ex, or clean up a public image. The ring is fake, the promises are fake… but the chemistry? Never ...

 
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Billionaire; Fake engagement; He falls first; Possessive MMC; Glam world
Black Ties and White Lies: Billionaire Romance
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Forbidden Romance

In a forbidden romance, two characters fall for each other even though they absolutely shouldn’t—because of rules, loyalty, family expectations, or social status. Their relationship breaks boundaries and carries heavy consequences if discovered. The ...

 
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Forbidden romance, bodyguard, royalty - Best scene: “Keep your underwear, gloves, and heels on,” he said, still in that deceptively soft tone. “And crawl to me.”
Twisted Games by Ana Huang
 
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Grumpy guide/fiery FMC; Wilderness adventure; Forbidden hookup; Only one bed (trip) - Best Scene: Lap dance, pub restroom
Chasing the Wild by Elliott Rose
 
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forbidden romance; Age gap; Revenge hookup; Praise kink; Possessive MMC - Best  Scene: Counter & Truck Scenes
Your Dad Will Do by Katee Robert
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Marriage of Convenience

In a marriage of convenience romance, two characters enter a union for strategic, financial, or practical reasons—never love, at least not at first. The arrangement promises mutual benefit, such as social status, inheritance, or business advantage. B...

 
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Royalty romance; Marriage of convenience; Billionaire FMC; Age gap; Power couple - Best Scene: Getting caught doing the dirty in the back of a truck by the press
Lush Money (Filthy Rich #1) by Angelina M. Lopez
 
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Marriage of convenience; Billionaire family drama; Forced proximity; Secret marriage; He falls first - Best Scene: Kitchen Scene
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
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Dark Romance

A dark romance dives into the shadowy side of love—where danger, obsession, moral tension, and emotional intensity collide. These stories push boundaries with flawed characters, high stakes, and relationships shaped by power imbalances, secrets, trau...

 
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Monster romance; Why choose; Dark fantasy; Corruption arc; Possessive MMCs - Best Scene: When the mushroom monster tells the human FMC “you’re so pretty when you cry for us.”
Where the Shadows Land: Monster Romance
 
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Serial killer MMC; Touch her and die; Sunshine/stoic; Morally gray; Found family - Best scene: Bonus Chapter
Leather & Lark (Ruinous Love Trilogy #2)
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Monster romance; Why choose; Possessive MMC; Safe-sane-consensual kink; Found family cafe - Best Scene: Backstage couch
Little Song of Pain (MMF Monster Romance)
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Dark romance; Cult/gods; Possessive MMC; Why choose; Corruption kink - Best Scene: ANY!
Macabre Gods (Port Macabre) eBook by Rose
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Stalker romance; Dark romance; Cat and mouse; Obsession; Possessive antihero - Best Scene: Funhouse Scene
Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse #1) by H.D. Carlton
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Fated mates; Dark academia vibes; Bodyguard-ish; Protective MMC; Obsession - Best Scene: Up Against Glass
The Fabric of Our Souls by K.M. Moronova
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Demon king; Human FMC; Dark fantasy; Exhibitionism; Power exchange (consensual) - Best Scene (from reader): Girl ravaged on table by a demon king on banquet table in front of guests who also begin to enjoy themselves
The River of Fire by Liana Valerian
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Dark romance; Assassin/operative; Enemies to lovers; Blood/knife play; Gritty urban - Best Scene: Knife Scene
Lights Out (Into Darkness, #1) by Navessa Allen
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Forbidden (church); Bodyguard/mentee vibes; Voyeurism; Corruption kink; Obsession - Best Scene: Confessional Booth Scene
Caught Up by Navessa Allen
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Biker romance; Possessive MMC; Why choose hints; Rough exterior/soft for her; Found family MC
Wolf.e (The Soldiers of Bedlam #1) by Paisley Hope
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Mafia romance; Stalker-ish obsession; Age gap; Possessive MMC; Morally gray - Best Scene: Restaurant Restroom Scene
The Predator: Enemies to Lovers Dark Romance
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Why Choose

In a why choose romance—also known as a reverse harem—the heroine doesn’t have to pick just one love interest. Instead of the usual love triangle heartbreak, she gets to keep them all. This trope celebrates emotional and physical connection with mult...

 
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Why choose; Vampire romance; MMMF dynamics; Blood play; Voyeurism/exhibitionism - Best Scene: “The one where vampire MMC 1 bites the 🍆 of vampire MMC 2 while the human FMC rides him & sucks the other.”
Bound by Their Blood: Monster Romance eBook
 
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Why choose/reverse harem; Hockey WAG life; Established poly; Domestic spice; Group scenes - Best Scene: The Dentist Part 2
Pucking Ever After: Volume 2 (Jacksonville Rays)
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Why choose; Dark college kink; Bet/dare game; Friends-to-more; Exhibitionism
The Dare by Harley Laroux
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Why choose; Found family; Corruption kink; Voyeurism; Possessive MMCs - Best Scene: Video Game Scene
Losers: Part II - Harley Laroux
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Why choose vibes; Possessive antiheroes; Captive/road trip; Dangerous men; Found family - Best Scene: Car Scene
Hawke by Jescie Hall
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Why choose; Boss/employee; Resort setting; Age gap; Forbidden romance - Best Scene: "The scene between Abbi, Henry and Ronan in the Wolf Hotel Series 🥵"
Tempt Me by K.A. Tucker
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Why choose; Criminal syndicate; Captive/stockholm-lite; Knife play; Possessive MMCs - Best Scene: Knife Scene
Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight
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Monster why-choose; Gothic manor; Guardian monsters; Corruption arc; Found family - Best Scene: The Theatre Stage
A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor (Tempting Monsters)
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Guardian/ward age gap; Why choose; Snowed-in cabin; Remote Colorado; Taboo - Best Scene: Why Choose Scene
Credence by Penelope Douglas
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MMF triad; Friends-to-lovers; Voyeurism; Club/sex-positive; Why choose endgame - Best Scene: Ch 29 + bonus chapter / Sandwich scene
Give Me More (Salacious Players' Club) eBook
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Romantasy

Romantasy blends epic fantasy with swoon-worthy romance, bringing magic, mythology, and world-saving stakes together with slow-burn tension, fated mates energy, and unbelievably high emotional payoff. These stories feature powerful heroines, morally ...

 
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Alchemist/guard; Dark fae; Protective MMC; Possession kink; Slow burn to inferno - Best Scene: "Choke me", "Bite Me, Fisher"
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
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Mage heroine; Grumpy/stoic mentor; Training/proximity; Found family; Epic fantasy romance - Best Scene: “Tisaanah make that sound again”
Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent
 
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Witch/warrior; Fated mates; Enemies to reluctant allies; Blood magic; Dark fantasy - Best Scene: Ch 12 & 13
The Blood Witch by Evelyn Ward
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Vampire billionaire; Contract/arrangement; Protective MMC; Found family coven; Glamour world - Best Scene: Ch: 23, 24, 31, 45, 48
Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee
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Marriage of convenience (vamps); Political intrigue; Jealous MMC; Blood bond; Cliffhangers - Best Scenes: Ch: 9, 23, 25, 36, 37, 42, 51
Second Rite by Geneva Lee
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Court politics; Multiple queens; Trial by fire; Sacrifice; Epic stakes romance - Best Scenes: Ch: 3, 11, 17
Three Queens (Filthy Rich Vampires #3) by Geneva Lee
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Endgame mates; Found family; Possessive MMC; Immortality angst; HEA - Best Scenes: Ch: 1, 2, 14, 15, 21, 34, 54, 55
For Eternity (Filthy Rich Vampires #4)
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Fated mates; Touch her and die; Hidden identity; Found family; Destiny/prophecy - Best Scene: "Too many to name but My recent favorite is the shower scene in From Blood and Ash book 3 🔥🔥🔥🔥🥵🥵🥵"
The Crown of Gilded Bones (Blood And Ash)
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Witch/demon; Dark fantasy; Enemies to lovers; Blood magic; Prophecy - Best Scene: The Blood Storm
Phantasma (Wicked Games, 1) by Kaylie Smith
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Witch/ancient immortal; Fated mates; Amnesia/forgotten past; Enemies-to-lovers; Curse - Best Scene: Dreams
Bewitched by Laura Thalassa
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Fated mates; Slow burn explosion; Elemental magic; Enemies to lovers; Prophecy - Best Scene: "Chapter 72 of Heat of the Everflame. IYKYK I was panting and gaping like a fish out of the water after reading it. Maybe it was the unbearable tension for T...
Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole
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Gothic academia; Grumpy professor vibe; Isolated castle; Slow burn; Mystery - Best Scene: Car Scene
Gothikana by RuNyx
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Second Chance Romance

A second chance romance reunites two characters who once had something real—love, passion, possibility—and lost it. Whether they were childhood sweethearts, exes with unfinished business, former best friends, or lovers torn apart by circumstance, fat...

 
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Vacation romance; Brother's best friend; Friends to lovers; Second chance; Summer fling - Best Scene: Bathroom Scene
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
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Second chance; Childhood friends to lovers; Small town lake; Summer nostalgia; Time jump - Best Scene: Truck Scene
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
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Second chance; Work rivals to lovers; Tech/startup setting; Forced proximity - Best Scene: Cord and Pearl in the tent
Technically Yours by Denise Williams
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Second chance; Divorce-to-dating; Forced proximity; Banter; He falls first - Best Scene: Any 🌶️ scene
The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
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Second chance; Foodie romance; Destination wedding; Forced proximity; Banter
The Wedding Menu by Letizia Lorini
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Ex-con redemption; Single mom; Blue-collar hero; Community/family; Slow burn to blazing - Best Scene: Poolside Scene
Thirsty (Eastside Brewery, #1) by Mia Hopkins
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Second chance; Fae politics; Found family; Road trip; Banter-to-bed
The Fox and the Falcon (No Other Gods 2)
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Forced Proximity

In a forced proximity romance, two characters who may clash, resist, or deny their attraction are suddenly stuck together—whether stranded during a storm, sharing one bed, snowed in, or trapped by circumstance. The situation leaves them nowhere to ru...

 
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Court intrigue; Assassin/spy; Forced proximity; Pining; Slow burn turning scorching - Best Scene: "I think the one that sticks with me the most is the hot springs scene from A Promise of Lies 🥵 (most of Clare Sager’s books have some really 🥵🥵 scen...
A Promise of Lies (Shadows of the Tenebris Court #3)
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Audiobook narrators; Workplace romance; Anonymous texting/pen pals; Slow burn; Forced proximity (tour) - Best Scene: Hotel Window Scene
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan
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Baseball romance; Single parent/uncle; Forced proximity; Found family - Best Scene: When tangled is on
Nailed at Home Plate: Philly Sillys Romance
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Book 2 of 3 Powerless Series - Grumpy/Sunshine; Only one bed; Forced proximity; He falls first; Hurt/comfort
Reckless by Lauren Roberts
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Hockey player x flight attendant; Secret relationship; Forced proximity (travel); He falls first; Banter
Mile High - Books
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Vacation fling; Friends to lovers; Forced proximity; Only one bed; He falls first
What Happens in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon
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Opposites Attract

In an opposites attract romance, two characters who couldn’t be more different—personality, lifestyle, values, or vibe—find themselves pulled together by an undeniable spark. Their chemistry thrives on contrast: the grumpy with the sunshine, the chao...

 
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Hockey romance; Roommates; Opposites attract; Found family; Banter-heavy - Best Scene: Kitchen Island
The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy
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Small Town Romance

A small town romance centers on love that blooms in a close-knit, cozy community where everybody knows everybody—and nobody minds chiming in. These stories thrive on charm: local diners, gossiping neighbors, quirky traditions, and slow-paced living t...

 
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Brothers series; Small town; Close proximity at distillery; Protective MMC; Workplace adjacent - Best Scene: "The Dunnage scene in Whisky Business by Eliot Fletcher (actually that whole book just lives rent free in my brain)"
Whisky Business: A Novel: Fletcher, Elliot
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Single dad; Age gap; Nanny; Small town ranch; Grumpy/Sunshine - Best Scene: Kitchen Scene, deck scene
Heartless by Elsie Silver
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Cowboy/rancher; Small town; He falls first; Possessive MMC; Artist FMC - Best Scene: Desk & Blue Paint
Wild Love by Elsie Silver
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Friends to lovers; Only one bed; Small town; Found family; Mutual pining - Best Scene: Kitchen Table Scene
Wild Side by Elsie Silver
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Cowboy; Small town; He falls first; Protective MMC; Outdoorsy spice - Best Scene: In a barn while she kneels on a hay bale while he leans against it and throws his head back so she can ride! 🤪
Cash (Lucky River Ranch, #1) by Jessica Peterson
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Cowboy; Small town; Enemies to lovers; Forced proximity; Only one bed - Best Scene: Ch 46
Riding the High: A Silver Pines Novel
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Workplace Romance

A workplace romance unfolds when two characters who share an office, career field, or professional goal start catching feelings they definitely shouldn’t have on the clock. Whether they’re coworkers, rivals, boss/employee, or collaborators on a high-...

 
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Workplace romance; Boss/employee; Power play (consensual); Beach town - Best scene: First Encounter
Strictly Professional by Kathryn Nolan
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Historical Romance

A historical romance takes readers back in time—into eras filled with grand ballrooms, handwritten letters, forbidden glances, and societal rules that make every touch feel scandalous. Set in periods like Regency England, the Victorian era, medieval ...

 
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Historical; Widow heroine; Reformed rake; Single mother; Country estate - Best scene (from reader): when Phoebe shaves West’s beard in “Devil’s Daughter” before they 💥💥💥 in a chair
Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas
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Historical romance; Identity deception; Second chance-ish; Grumpy duke; Banter
Fool Me Twice (Rules for the Reckless #2)
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