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items All my favorite reads--from romance to thriller/horror! I would never send you in the wrong direction If you like smut and romance Im your girl!!
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YA romance
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Dark romance
Twisted Kingdom was the perfect dark, intense conclusion to Elsa and Aiden’s story. After everything they went through in the previous books, this one brought all the secrets, betrayal, and pain to the surface—and it did not hold back. Rina Kent kept...
Twisted Kingdom (Royal Elite, #3) by Rina Kent
Steel Princess is an intense, addictive dark bully romance that completely pulled me in. The main characters, Elsa and Aiden, have such a complicated, twisted connection—it’s the kind of relationship you can’t look away from, no matter how messed up ...
Steel Princess (Royal Elite, #2) by Rina Kent
Remorse is everything I expect from Rina Kent—dark, intense, emotionally twisted, and completely addictive. She always knows how to take you into the minds of broken characters and make you feel every bit of their pain, passion, and conflict. This bo...
Remorse (The Rhodes, #0.5) by Rina Kent
Rina Kent’s Throne Duet is an intense, dark, and addictive romance series that pulls you into a world of power struggles, secrets, and dangerous attraction. The writing is raw and emotionally charged, with characters who are deeply flawed yet incredi...
Throne Duet Series by Rina Kent
Badly Behaved is bold, angsty, and emotionally gripping—everything you’d expect from Meagan Brandy, but with a fresh, raw twist. This book dives into a darker, more twisted side of teen life, with characters who carry deep scars and live by their own...
Badly Behaved by Meagan Brandy
Beautifully Cruel is dark, seductive, and completely unputdownable. J.T. Geissinger delivers a gripping blend of danger, passion, and slow-burn romance that keeps you hooked from the very first chapter. It’s the kind of story that lingers—with a broo...
Beautifully Cruel #1 - JT Geissinger
The Sick Boys series by Lucy Smoke is dark, gritty, and utterly addictive—a perfect mix of danger, secrets, and slow-burn romance wrapped up in a twisted, high-stakes setting. If you're into morally gray characters, enemies-to-lovers tension, and plo...
Sick Boys Series by Lucy Smoke
Last is a gripping enemies-to-lovers romance with slow-burn heat, sharp banter, and emotional depth. Bianca and Brett are both strong, wounded characters whose chemistry sizzles from the start. Their journey from clashing to healing is heartfelt and ...
Last (Copperslane, #1) by Garnet Christie
The Monster is a dark, intense, and emotionally charged romance that dives deep into themes of trauma, redemption, and love’s complicated power. L.J. Shen’s signature edgy writing style shines here, with complex, flawed characters who are both captiv...
The Monster (Boston Belles, #3) by L.J. Shen
The Karma project by Korey N. Willis is a dark RH romance. I was skeptical in the beginning since this was my first reverse harem book, but when I say this story caught my attention by the first sentence “ I want to die” I knew I wasn’t moving until ...
The Karma Project eBook by Korey Willis
The mindf*ck series by ST Abbey is a dark romance story about girl named Lana Myers and an FBI agent named Logan Bennett— but what happens when SSA Bennett is looking for a serial killer who happens to be his girlfriend?? Find out in this captivating...
Mindf*ck Series by S. T. Abby (2019, Trade Paperback) for sale online
YA romance
The Boys of Brayshaw High series is such a compelling and heartfelt read! Meagan Brandy does an amazing job creating relatable characters with real struggles, and the stories are packed with emotion, romance, and personal growth. Each book introduces...
Brayshaw High Series by Meagan Brandy
Fake It Til You Break It is a smart, emotional, and refreshingly real romance that had me hooked from the start. Meagan Brandy nails the balance between humor and heart, delivering characters who are flawed, relatable, and utterly engaging. The slow-...
Fake It 'Til You Break It by Meagan Brandy
Be My Brayshaw is an emotional, intense, and deeply satisfying continuation of the Brayshaw world. Meagan Brandy delivers everything fans love—angst, loyalty, heart-pounding romance, and the unbreakable bond between the Brayshaw family. This book div...
Be My Brayshaw (Brayshaw, #4) by Meagan Brandy
contemporary romance
Until November was such a sweet, protective alpha romance with just the right mix of heat, drama, and heart. I really enjoyed the dynamic between November and Asher—it was fast-paced, intense, and honestly just fun to read. Asher is your classic poss...
Until November (Until, #1) by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Until July was another addictive, feel-good alpha romance from Aurora Rose Reynolds. It’s exactly what I expected—in the best way. Sweet, fast-paced, and full of those signature OTT protective vibes that make her books so entertaining. July is indepe...
Until July (Until Her/Him, #1) by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Until Jax was another swoony, protective alpha romance that totally hit the spot. Aurora Rose Reynolds knows how to create these strong, possessive men who fall hard and fast—and Jax is no exception. He’s loyal, intense, and all in from the start, wh...
Until Jax: Until (Until Him/Her Book 2)
SPOILER!!! Until Lilly was such a heartfelt, second-chance romance with all the alpha love and swoon-worthy moments I’ve come to expect from Aurora Rose Reynolds. Cash is everything—strong, protective, and completely devoted once he finds out the tru...
Until Lilly (Until, #3) by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Until June was an emotional, second-chance love story that pulled me in from the first page. Aurora Rose Reynolds really knows how to write protective alpha males who never stop fighting for the woman they love—and Evan is exactly that. He’s intense,...
Until June (Until Her/Him, #3) by Aurora Rose Reynolds
Overflow is a deeply emotional and beautifully written romance that explores healing, forgiveness, and second chances. Brynne Asher has a talent for creating characters who feel real and relatable, with emotional struggles that draw you in and keep y...
Overflow: The Carpino Series - Kindle by Asher
Love and Ruin is a beautifully raw and emotional romance that explores the complexities of love, loss, and healing. J.S. Owenby crafts characters who feel deeply real, struggling with their pasts while trying to build something meaningful in the pres...
Love & Ruin (Love & Ruin Series Book 1)
A Stone in the Sea is a beautifully written, poignant story about love, loss, and finding hope amidst the chaos. Al Jackson’s writing is raw and heartfelt, drawing you deep into the emotional journey of the characters. The story is both haunting and ...
A Stone in the Sea (Bleeding Stars 1)
Drowning to Breathe is a powerful and emotional journey about love, trauma, and the struggle to find peace. Al Jackson writes with incredible sensitivity and depth, creating characters who feel raw, real, and deeply flawed. The story pulls you in wit...
Drowning to Breathe (Bleeding Stars Book 2)
Wrong for Me is a beautifully intense and emotional story that perfectly captures Meagan Brandy’s signature mix of angst, heat, and heart. This book takes you on a journey through heartbreak, healing, and the kind of love that’s messy, complicated, a...
Wrong For Me by Meagan Brandy
To die for by Linda Howard. This book is one of Linda’s first try’s at 1st person POV. Coming from a generation where 1st person POV is common this is one of my favorite story’s I love the way Linda writes the story as if Blair is talking to the read...
To Die For (Blair Mallory) by Howard & Liebow
Things we left behind by Lucy Score is an enemies-to-lovers romance. Lucian and Sloane used to be best friends when they were younger, but now years later can't be in the same room together. What happens when bickering turns into foreplay and a one-n...
Things We Left Behind (Knockemout, #3) by Lucy Score
In five years by Rebecca Serle is a Powerful love story. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Everyone is asked this question at least once in their lives. Dannie is asked this question then later that night after accepting her boyfriend's proposal ...
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
mafia romance
King of Diamonds was a seductive, dangerous dive into the world of mafia romance—and I couldn’t put it down. Nico is the definition of an alpha male: powerful, possessive, and completely ruthless when it comes to protecting what’s his. He’s intense, ...
King of Diamonds: Dark Mafia Romance
Sweet Cruelty is a gripping, dark romance that had me hooked from the first page. Zoe Blake delivers a story that’s equal parts brutal and beautiful, with characters who are damaged but fiercely real. The tension between the leads is electric—there’s...
Sweet Cruelty: Dark Mafia Romance
Broken Vow is a deeply emotional and gripping romance that explores love, trust, and the pain of betrayal in a raw and honest way. Sophie Lark writes characters who feel real and flawed, making their journey toward healing and forgiveness incredibly ...
Broken Vow (Brutal Birthright, #5) by Sophie Lark
The Deception Trilogy by Rina Kent is a dark, intense, and completely addictive ride from beginning to end. With her signature blend of twisted romance, psychological tension, and power games, Rina delivers a story that keeps you guessing at every tu...
Deception Trilogy by Rina Kent
Crow is a gritty, dark, and incredibly addictive mafia romance that pulls you in from the very first page. A. Zavarelli crafts a fast-paced, suspense-filled story set in the dangerous underworld of Boston, blending crime, passion, and emotion seamles...
CROW (Boston Underworld Book 1) - Kindle
Spicyyy
Dirty Talk is a fun, steamy romance that had me hooked from the very first page. Lauren Landish knows how to mix humor, heat, and heart in a way that keeps the story entertaining and irresistible. The chemistry between the leads is electric, and thei...
Dirty Talk (Pushing Boundaries Book 1)
Hot Pickle is a spicy, laugh-out-loud romance that totally surprised me in the best way. J.J. Knight delivers a story packed with humor, heat, and a quirky charm that makes it impossible to put down. The characters are fun, relatable, and the chemist...
Hot Pickle (The Pickle Family, #2) by J.J. Knight
Tires by Molly Little is an age play romance. Katie is there to interview Tires to find out the truth about this rumor that he's a secret Daddy- But what happens when she finds herself in draped over his lap with her skirt pulled up around her waist?
Tires by Molly Little
Sci-Fi
ce Planet Barbarians is a wildly entertaining and addictive sci-fi romance that completely surprised me in the best way. Ruby Dixon blends humor, heat, and a unique alien world into a story that’s impossible to put down. The chemistry between the hum...
Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixon
suspense/thriller
Out of the Dark is a powerful and gripping romantic suspense that kept me hooked from beginning to end. Sharon Sala weaves a story filled with mystery, danger, and emotional depth, making it much more than just a typical romance. The characters are c...
Out of the Dark by Sharon Sala
Home before dark by Riley Sager. 25 years ago Maggie and her parents spent three weeks in their new home before fleeing in the middle of the night from the house of horrors. Maggies father wrote a “fictional” book about their time in the house of hor...
Home Before Dark by Riley Sager
Beautiful Ugly by Alize Feeney is a delicious dark thriller that gave me whiplash. Author Grady green has the best and worst day of his life all in one day. On the day he finds out his book is a New York best seller his wife ends up missing--leaving ...
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
sports romance
Bending the Rules is a fun, steamy, and heartfelt romance that hits all the right notes. Mariah Dietz delivers charming characters with real chemistry and a story that’s both playful and emotional. The banter between the leads had me smiling, while t...
Bending the Rules: Brother's Best Friend Romance
Breaking the Rules is a captivating romance full of heat, heart, and a touch of rebellion. Mariah Dietz creates characters who are both flawed and incredibly relatable, making their journey feel authentic and engaging from start to finish. The chemis...
Breaking the Rules (The Dating Playbook #2) by Mariah Dietz
The Fourth Time Charm is a heartfelt and emotionally charged romance that beautifully captures the journey from best friends to lovers. Maya Hughes delivers a story brimming with chemistry, depth, and the kind of slow-burn tension that keeps you eage...
The Fourth Time Charm (Fulton U, #4) by Maya Hughes
Fumbled Hearts is a swoony, emotional, and addictively fun sports romance with all the feels. Meagan Brandy brings together strong, unforgettable characters, a slow-burn romance, and just the right mix of angst, humor, and heart. From the very first ...
Fumbled Hearts (Fumbled Futures #1) by Meagan Brandy