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Sweet reads & spicy scenes

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Sometimes the best kind of escape is disappearing into a story so completely that the real world fades for a while. These are the books — and audiobooks — that swept me away, obsessed me, and kept me thinking long after the final chapter, each with i...
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Into Darkness Series

Dark romance 

 
Deanna Bennett profile picture
Absolutely loved listening to this! I personally love a duet, and Jacob Morgan and Elena Wolfe did not disappoint. This book is the perfect blend of dark romance and humor. Can't recommend it enough!
Lights Out by Navessa Allen Narrated by Elena Wolfe Audiobook on Libro.fm
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This book is second in the series and it did not disappoint.  Also, it doesn't hurt that Teddy Hamilton is one of the narrators(IYKYK).
Caught Up by Navessa Allen Narrated by Teddy Hamilton Audiobook on Libro.fm
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I recently finished listening to this one and I couldn't get enough. The enemies to lovers banter is the best, the spice is spicing and the narrators just make it so much better.
Game On by Navessa Allen Narrated by James Cassidy Audiobook on Libro.fm
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Cruel Shifterverse series

Fantasy romance, why choose, strong female characters, enemies to lovers. 

I feel a bit repetitive with my notes for this series, but Aran and Sadie are the best. I related to them and I think that is why I was hooked on these books. They weren't perfect and they had their own issues but I appreciated their sarcasm and thei... 

 
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This book hooked me from the start. I laughed out loud at so many parts. The banter is on point and I just love Sadie. I will say this book isn't for everyone. It is more of a feel good story vibe than perfect story development. I barely noticed whil...
Psycho Shifters
 
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Second book in the series that continues on with Sadie's story in the fae realm. Who doesn't love reading about deadly gladiator fae games?  I continue to laugh out loud at Sadie and am addicted to seeing what will happen next.
Psycho Fae
 
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We enter a new realm: Serpentine City. Mafia life rules here and we learn what it takes to be initiated.
Psycho Beasts
 
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This is the fourth book in the series and the focus has shifted to Aran. I love Aran as much as I love Sadie. Their banter is what kept me hooked to reading this series. In this book, Aran disguises herself as a boy while attending a brutal, magic as...
Psycho Academy: Enemies to Lovers Romance
 
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In this next book, we are thrown into the Legionnaire games. It’s a brutal competition that tests participants for war. Aran is forced to compete with her enemies and compete against Sadie. It’s just so good. I love Aran’s sarcasm and love that they ...
Psycho Devils: Enemies to Lovers Romance
 
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This is the end of the series where the characters battle the ungodly. The battles are insane. The mandated therapy sessions and exercise are hilarious.
Psycho Gods: Enemies to Lovers Romance eBook

The Hollows Triolgy

Pitch black dark romance

 
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This series is super dark and I absolutely loved reading it. If dark romance is not your thing, I recommend staying away from this series. Definitely read the trigger warnings as well. I loved the run away to the circus vibes combined with secret soc...
The Hollows Trilogy | Jodiekingauthor.com

Dance with My Demons

Dark Romance 

I'm convinced that listening to the story is sometimes better than reading the actual book. Marie Hawkins, Joe Arden, Corvin King, and Anthony Palmini chefs kiss. They really made this series come to life

 
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If you like dark romance, a why choose storyline, and if you are curious about what exactly an asylum romance would entail, than you are in the right place.
‎Unhinged: A Dark Why-Choose Romance (Dance with My Demons, Book 1) (Unabridged)
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This book picks up right where Unhinged left off. Someone is framed for murder, we find out more about the dark secrets of Lilydale, and don’t forget about the spice. Again, the narrators are reason enough to continue on this journey.
‎Echoes: Dance with My Demons, Book 2 (Unabridged)
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The chaos continues in this next book. I feel like there is so much going on and I love it! Avery is kidnapped, there is some blackmail, a secret marriage, and again all the spice mixed in. I couldn’t get enough of this series.
‎Ravage: A Dark Why Choose Asylum Secret Society Romance (Dance with My Demons, Book 3) (Unabridged)
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This was probably my least favorite from the series. I was excited to find out what happened after the last cliffhanger, but for some reason I had a hard time getting into this one. I did push through. The ending wrapped up everything nicely.
‎Exile: A Dark Why Choose Asylum Secret Society Romance (Dance with My Demons, Book 4) (Unabridged)
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