As the days grow crisper and the leaves turn gold, there’s no better time to curl up with a book. Get lost in worlds with brooding immortals, forbidden desires, epic battles and haunting tales. There’s something here to set your pulse racing. Let me ...
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Vampires
Gothic Inspired
Fantasy
Monster Romance
Dark Romance
& More!
Vampires
Nothing says spooky season like vampires! A few of these are on my TBR and I'm so excited to dive in! *some books contain spice & darker themes*
A supernatural Western with vampires and romance.
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
A dark tale of Dracula's first bride.
A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson
Inspired by Ethiopian lore. Dark academia, vampires and tension filled romance.
Immortal Dark Trilogy #1
Spicy vampire romance. I flew through this when I read it, very engaging for those who want a book that's heavy on spice.
Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert
A dark romantasy set in the world of the Serpent & Dove series. Recommended to read that series first.
The Scarlet Veil #1 - Shelby Mahurin
My mom read this one and loved it, I've just started it! Romantasy with dark magic.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Gothic Inspired
Gothic castles and shadow powers are perfect for a rainy day read. *some books contain spice & dark themes*
Gothic fantasy with monsters, dark magic & romance
One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1) by Rachel Gillig
Dark fantasy. Plot heavy & atmospheric. Hint of horror. Some romance.
ANATHEMA (The Eating Woods #1) by Keri Lake
Romantic fantasy with political intrigue, and an intricate magic system.
The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino
Fantasy
Magic, romance and dragons. My favorite genre! *some of these books contain spice*
Dark fantasy about revenge, twisted romance, rituals and combat.
House of the Beast by Michelle Wong
Romance, magic and folklore. Explore a whole new dark fairytale.
The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, #1) by Rachel ...
Epic fantasy Norse-inspired world. Magic, and vengeance. Multi-POV.
The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #1) by John Gwynne
Monster Romance
Read my first monster romance earlier this year and it's such a fun genre. *all books in this category have spice*
A fun & quirky fantasy rom-com that is just as sweet as it is spicy.
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
Fun read with a lot of tension.
Whispers of the Deep (Deep Waters, #1) by Emma Hamm
Dark romantasy with demons.
A Soul to Keep (Duskwalker Brides, #1) by Opal Reyne
Dark Romance
While these are what I call "Dark Romance Lite" please still check trigger warnings before starting these books. *These books do contain spice & darker themes*
Peter Pan-inspired spicy why choose romantasy where the villains get the girl.
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe
Urban fantasy inspired by Greek Mythology. Very spicy.
Neon Gods (Dark Olympus, #1) by Katee Robert
Bully romance. Didn't think I'd like this series but they are a fun read!
The Awakening (Zodiac Academy #1) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
& More!
Other great fall time reads *some books contain spice*
Cute and cozy romance in a small haunted town
Soul Searching: A Sweetwater Peak Novel by Lyla Sage
Dynamic characters with plot twists. Commentary on femininity and societal expectations forced onto women.
Bunny by Mona Awad
A reimagining of Shakespeare's most famous villainess
