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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I was super excited to read this due to all the hype around it. It is such a good book. Not as spicy as I excepted. I loved the story, and romance.  Good. 

This is thrilling Fantasy Romance will have you flipping pages in anticipation for whats next. The Romance in this book is the  forbidden love. The book is spicy. There are spicy themes, language, and descriptive scenes. The book moves at a quick pace following Ophelia, as she enters Phantasma to find her sister. Once inside Ophelia learns she may of signed up for more than she expected. Luckily a Phantom by the name of Blackwell takes pity on her, and maybe between the two of them she can stay alive long enough to find her sister. The book will have you chuckling one minute, and on edge with the trials the next.
The Curse of the Siren by S.E. Nielsen

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This one is so good. I was instantly sucked in, it took turns I didn’t see coming. It is unique, and original. I really enjoyed it. I did finish this book in one sitting, I stayed up until 4:45am reading it. The beginning of this book moves fast. Fast enough that I had to make sure I was absorbing it all, so I didnt get lost. It was all world building. It was interesting world building too! Once it moves past that, and everything is set? This book takes off. It is so good. One.sitting. I had no respect for any of my responsibilities the next day! 4:45am for goodness sakes! I honestly will be first in line for book 2! 

This is an addicting Fantasy Romance you wont want to put down. The romance in this book is a slower burn, with enemies to lovers. The book is spicy. The book is definitely an adult book with spicy themes, language, and descriptive scenes. The book moves at a quicker pace following Bronwyn and her friend Eoin as they accept missions to improve their lives that throw them in the path of several questionable Fae royals with ulterior motives. They dont know who to trust, or if they can get out alive. This book takes you on a fascinating journey filled with romance, angst, lust, betrayal, and lots of action.
Deathtrap by Alexandra St Pierre

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book is absolutely amazing! Would I recommend this book to everyone? No. It touches on some really dark topics. It also would not be good for devout Christians. If the TWs are okay, and the religious aspects as not a problem then I would say get lost in this book, because its so good. 

This Dark Fantasy Romance is deliciously sinful. Please check all TWs before diving head first into this book. The romance in this book is a bully style with some noncon mixed in. The book is extremely spicy, with some TW spicy scenes involved. The scenes are frequent, and descriptive as well. The book moves as a steady pace following Lilith as death stalks her taking everyone from her from the moment of her birth. He watches from the shadows her entire life. After a 4 year break his obsession reaches all new heights after the mysterious death of her coworker. This time she fears she may never escape deaths grasp. This book is full of excitement, lust, betrayal, and heartbreak. This book is constantly building, and never slowing down. This makes the book addictive, and consuming from start to finish.
Natural Born Killers by Lucy Smoke

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This one is a lot darker than the previous books. It is the best book out of them as well. A lot more emotional.
Check those TWs for sure on this one. The book moved faster, the plot was better, and we got answers too! I think overall I just really liked this one more. Although I think the couple its been following it’s done with, and its moving onto a new couple. Im not sure I will continue on with the series. I may come back to it. Im undecided for now.

This Dark Romance is book 3 in the Sick Boy Series. The romance in this book is a pre established relationship from the previous books, and progresses more into this book. Like the previous books this book is spicy. The spicy scenes are descriptive, and fairly frequent. The spicy scenes also involve some of the TWs. PLEASE CHECK TWs. This book picks up where book 2 left off where Dean, and Avalon are fighting to find answers. The book continues in this direction as they find answers they not only expected, but many they didn’t. Their lives will be put more at risk with each secret they uncover, as well as those they care for. This book is dark, spicy, and emotional. It leaves you on a constant rollercoaster of emotions. It is a consuming, and intense read. 
Pucked by Helena Hunting

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Im not quite sure why this book is rated as low as it is overall. Does it have some silly language, and references? Absolutely. It is a romcom. Things like that should be expected. I actually enjoyed those things, and found it made me enjoy the characters more. It made the story more quirky, and for me personally that was a win. It was a good light hearted spicy romcom. 

This Contemporary Romance is a quirky, and fun romcom. The romance in this book is overall light hearted. The book is spicy. The spicy scenes are fairly descriptive. There is tons of spicy language, innuendos, and suggestive thoughts. The book just has an overall spicy feel. The book moves at a steady pace following Violet as she fights her attraction to Alex. Alex is a her stepbrothers fellow hockey teammate. Her brother, and his teammates are all known for being players. Violet wants nothing to do with that life. Only Alex shocks her when he starts to behave otherwise. This book is an easy read. The banter keeps you laughing, while the spice, and romance keeps you coming back for more. 
Vengeance of The Forgotten Goddess by Rebekah Sinclair

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4.0

This book is the last book in the series. I did enjoy this book. It was definitely not predictable. I was often left going “wait, hold up, what?!” Then rereading the paragraph. This entire series has been a fun journey, and this book will be no different. 

This is book 4 in the Forgotten Goddess Series. The romance in this book is a pre established relationship from the previous books. The couples love is strong, romantic, and swoon worthy. The book is spicy. The spicy scenes are descriptive, and decent in length. There are several of them throughout the book. The book picks up where book 3 left off where Rhea has to find a way to defeat her ultimate enemy before it’s too late with the help of Hermes. The book is full of devastating twists, and turns along this epic last battle.
A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan

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medium-paced

5.0

This one was good. This one has a great story IMO. I enjoyed the characters, the story, the world, the ending. Everything!! 

This is an attention grabbing fantasy romance. The romance in this book starts out reluctant due To some deceiving actions with a instant connection. The book is spicy while there isnt a ton of spicy scenes, one does happen fairly quickly in the beginning of the book. The scenes are detailed to a spice lovers enjoyment. I he book does move at a steady to quicker pace as it follows Tamsyn as she is set on a course to marry the brutal boarder land leader Fell. Along their journey to his lands things will take a drastic turn leaving Tamsyn in more danger than she ever was before. Tamsyn is the royal whipping girl who has been treated other than her requirements with love and respect.
Fell is known for his brutality. and doing what he has to do to get what he wants. The kingdom has hunted dragons to extinction, or have they? This book will have you flipping pages to find out what is going to happen next!
Wings of Pain by M. Sinclair, R.L. Caulder

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emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

First, Im in shock over the ending. Second, this book reinforced my thought process of wanting a harem of fiction men for myself. This book is hot, and so good! Book 1 was fantastic, so I had high hopes for this one. It met my expectations! Loved it! Its exciting, romantic, and the ending has me all in my emotions! 

This Fantasy Romance is book 2 in the Fallen Destiny series. The romance in this book is a why choose. Each relationship has separate dynamics, and is in different stages of growth. The book is spicy. There are frequent descriptive spicy scenes, as well as spicy language, and thoughts. The book moves at a steady pace following Kieran, and her companions as they strengthen themselves as well as the rebellion. They make some unexpected discoveries along the way. This will lead them to have to make a choice whether or not to take some risks that could put not only their lives at risk but many innocents too.  While this book is spicy, and romance filled it remains plot driven. It is a great page turner. 
Poisoning Ivy by Carly Claire

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Im always a sucker for a good bully-romance. My only complaint has been they are always younger MCs. Ha! This one wasnt. The FMC is a married woman!!! It took the wholesome fmc returns to her small town, and twisted it. Made it dark, and dirty. I loved it!

This is a thrilling Dark Romance. The Romance in this book is a why choose. The why choose will have M/M scenes as well. The book is extremely spicy. The spicy scenes are very descriptive. Due to this being a dark romance please check all trigger warnings before reading this book. This book moves at a quick pace following Ivy as she, and her husband have an accident on the way to her childhood mountain cabin. While recovering at her cabin her old bullies decide to pay them a visit, one that could turn deadly. This book is intense, and has your heart racing, as it moves from one event to the next. The emotional rollercoaster this book takes you on will have you turning each page for more.
The Court of Thorns and Wings by Jen L. Grey

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adventurous emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The ending! Oh how can we be left like that?! I know Im not the only one wishing for book 3 right this second! Oh man! So good!

This Fantasy Romance is Book 2 in the Fated to Darkness Trilogy. The romance in the book is intense, romantic and even remorseful due to events that happened in book 1. The book is spicy, with spicy scenes that are fairly descriptive. While the scenes arent overly long, they are frequent. The book moves at a steady pace picking up where book 1 left off, with Tavish dealing with the Consequences of his choices concerning Lira. Liras close call with death is only the beginning of her problems with the seelie court entering back in her life, especially being mate bonded to the enemy. This book is exciting, spicy, romantic, and even heart wrenching at some points. Everything you could want from an adult romantasy in one book.