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The Vampire's Kiss by Jade Church
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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? N/A
4.5
Super spicy! Adored the plot in this book. I felt it really kept me on my toes! Plus I adore Hayes, and Noras relationship.
This Paranormal Romance is book 2 in the Ashvale series. The romance is this book has lots of longing due to some betrayal, and tension lingering from the previous book. This book is very spicy. There are several descriptive spicy scenes throughout the entire book. The book moves at a quick pace following Leonora as she is summoned to court. While there she has to play by their rules or die trying. With Leonora’s strong personality this isn’t easy. Hayes is still on his search to find out answers to what really happened to his family. When Hayes learns some valuable information he decides to turn the vampire world upside down. This book continues on where book one left off, building the story and world even more. This makes the book even more enjoyable, and combined with the spice makes for an enchanting experience.’
This Paranormal Romance is book 2 in the Ashvale series. The romance is this book has lots of longing due to some betrayal, and tension lingering from the previous book. This book is very spicy. There are several descriptive spicy scenes throughout the entire book. The book moves at a quick pace following Leonora as she is summoned to court. While there she has to play by their rules or die trying. With Leonora’s strong personality this isn’t easy. Hayes is still on his search to find out answers to what really happened to his family. When Hayes learns some valuable information he decides to turn the vampire world upside down. This book continues on where book one left off, building the story and world even more. This makes the book even more enjoyable, and combined with the spice makes for an enchanting experience.’
The Boss + The Maid = Chemistry by Louise Bay
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
So this one was cute, and spicy plus interesting with the plot. I really enjoyed reading it! It was a good romcom. The banter was fantastic.
This Contemporary Romance is a fun steamy read. The romance is more quick moving, as the couple starts off hot, and heavy. The book is very spicy. There are several spicy scenes throughout the book. The spicy scenes are descriptive, with all the works included. The book moves at a steady pace following Efa as she travels to New York. She is determined to get the job of her dreams. On her first night she ends up have an amazing one night stand, she just never expected to see that man again. Let alone who he is. The characters personal stories unfold throughout the book. This keeps you engaged, and invested in the story. The book has spice, romance, and even some mystery unfolding to keep you coming for more.
This Contemporary Romance is a fun steamy read. The romance is more quick moving, as the couple starts off hot, and heavy. The book is very spicy. There are several spicy scenes throughout the book. The spicy scenes are descriptive, with all the works included. The book moves at a steady pace following Efa as she travels to New York. She is determined to get the job of her dreams. On her first night she ends up have an amazing one night stand, she just never expected to see that man again. Let alone who he is. The characters personal stories unfold throughout the book. This keeps you engaged, and invested in the story. The book has spice, romance, and even some mystery unfolding to keep you coming for more.
Dark Restraint by Katee Robert
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is my second favorite book out of the entire series. Absolutely love Ariadne, and the Minotaurs story. He was such a dark unliked character. He really was portrayed so evil. To see this side was swoon worthy.
This Contemporary Romance is Book 7 in the Dark Olympus series. The romance in this book is more of a fighting of feelings, and denial. This book is spicy just like the previous books in this series. The scenes are descriptive, and frequent throughout the book. The book moves at a quick pace following Ariadne and the Minotaurs relationship bloom into more all the while they are wrapped up in the push and pull of the devastation unfolding in Olympia. They are being used in so many directions in a race for everyone to complete their agendas. Ariadne and The Minotaur have a very dark history, but a very heart warming history too. The backstory provided really builds the characters up. This book does wonderfully focusing heavily on the couple, as well as the plot. The plot unfolds much more in this book than it has in the previous books. It is enjoyable, and exciting to experience the plot play out side by side with the romantic spice.
This Contemporary Romance is Book 7 in the Dark Olympus series. The romance in this book is more of a fighting of feelings, and denial. This book is spicy just like the previous books in this series. The scenes are descriptive, and frequent throughout the book. The book moves at a quick pace following Ariadne and the Minotaurs relationship bloom into more all the while they are wrapped up in the push and pull of the devastation unfolding in Olympia. They are being used in so many directions in a race for everyone to complete their agendas. Ariadne and The Minotaur have a very dark history, but a very heart warming history too. The backstory provided really builds the characters up. This book does wonderfully focusing heavily on the couple, as well as the plot. The plot unfolds much more in this book than it has in the previous books. It is enjoyable, and exciting to experience the plot play out side by side with the romantic spice.
Wicked Revenge by Heather Beal
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
Love, Love, Love! So this is a contemporary dark romance with a bunch of the fairytale stories woven in. It was done so well! I absolutely loved it! Ugh I need the next book now!!
This Dark Romance is a spicy retelling of several fairytales in one book.
The book is a fast burn romance with multiple MMCs.
The book is very smutty with several descriptive scenes. Some containing all of the MMCs.
The book is quickly paced, never lingering too long on one area within the story.
Being a dark romance please check all trigger warnings before reading.
The world building is nicely done in contemporary time.
This Dark Romance is a spicy retelling of several fairytales in one book.
The book is a fast burn romance with multiple MMCs.
The book is very smutty with several descriptive scenes. Some containing all of the MMCs.
The book is quickly paced, never lingering too long on one area within the story.
Being a dark romance please check all trigger warnings before reading.
The world building is nicely done in contemporary time.
Wicked Vengeance by Heather Beal
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
This was a great ending to red and the shadows story. I can’t wait to see what comes next in this world!
This Dark Romance is book 2 in the Wicked Revenge Duet. This duet is part of the Grimm River Series. This is a dark romance, make sure to check all trigger warnings before beginning. The romance in this book is a pre established relationship, that runs intense and strong. The book is spicy, although in this book the plot does outweigh the spice. The spice is very descriptive. The book moves at a quick pace as Red, and the Shadows work together to find ways to take down king, hitting him where it hurts the most. The book picks right up where book 1 left off, moving smoothly into new events, and complications to overcome. The book does give you a nice HEA and closure to the duet, as well as leaving openings and possibilities for the next book in the series.
This Dark Romance is book 2 in the Wicked Revenge Duet. This duet is part of the Grimm River Series. This is a dark romance, make sure to check all trigger warnings before beginning. The romance in this book is a pre established relationship, that runs intense and strong. The book is spicy, although in this book the plot does outweigh the spice. The spice is very descriptive. The book moves at a quick pace as Red, and the Shadows work together to find ways to take down king, hitting him where it hurts the most. The book picks right up where book 1 left off, moving smoothly into new events, and complications to overcome. The book does give you a nice HEA and closure to the duet, as well as leaving openings and possibilities for the next book in the series.
Lights Out by Navessa Allen
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-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 one shocked me how good it was. I did not expect to love this one the way I did. WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK MORE??!!! Omg its so good!
This is a page turning Dark Romance. The romance in this book is a mysterious slower burn, with an obsessive stalker side. The book is very spicy. The spicy scenes are descriptive, and fun taking in some of the fantasies of the thirst traps of social media. The book moves at a quick pace following Aly as she has her comments on a social media mask thirst trap account become reality. Josh has hidden away from the world due to who is father is, and Aly brings out a side of him he didnt know existed. Aly and Josh have some amazing banter throughout the entire book. The book is hot, and funny. It is a book you wont want to put down!
This is a page turning Dark Romance. The romance in this book is a mysterious slower burn, with an obsessive stalker side. The book is very spicy. The spicy scenes are descriptive, and fun taking in some of the fantasies of the thirst traps of social media. The book moves at a quick pace following Aly as she has her comments on a social media mask thirst trap account become reality. Josh has hidden away from the world due to who is father is, and Aly brings out a side of him he didnt know existed. Aly and Josh have some amazing banter throughout the entire book. The book is hot, and funny. It is a book you wont want to put down!
The King of Frost and Shadows by Jen L. Grey
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-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 book was so good I lost track of time, and was up reading this book until 4:19am. I was so hooked. This author is quickly becoming one that as soon as I see a book from Im going to have to read. I read another book earlier this year that was a fae book by her as well, and I loved it. She gets me so wrapped up emotionally in the story I cant put it down!
This is an angsty, and emotional fantasy romance. The romance in this book is a heart wrenching fighting of the feelings the characters posses for one another. The book is fairly clean, it does have some spicy innuendos, inner monologue, and language. The book moves at quick pace following Lira as Tavish turns her life upside down on an unrelenting quest for revenge, and to save his people. Only he never expected it to be so hard to hurt her. Lira is confused, and surrounded by people who want nothing more than to destroy her. Tavish is buried by the expectations of his crown, and torn by what his heart is demanding. This book is an all consuming read that is going to have you almost in tears one moment, and nervous about the outcome of dangerous situations the next.
This is an angsty, and emotional fantasy romance. The romance in this book is a heart wrenching fighting of the feelings the characters posses for one another. The book is fairly clean, it does have some spicy innuendos, inner monologue, and language. The book moves at quick pace following Lira as Tavish turns her life upside down on an unrelenting quest for revenge, and to save his people. Only he never expected it to be so hard to hurt her. Lira is confused, and surrounded by people who want nothing more than to destroy her. Tavish is buried by the expectations of his crown, and torn by what his heart is demanding. This book is an all consuming read that is going to have you almost in tears one moment, and nervous about the outcome of dangerous situations the next.
Midnight Ruin by Katee Robert
emotional
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
4.5
I enjoyed this one. It was a perfect read when you just need, a smutty read with enough plot to keep it interesting. I enjoyed the smut. I also like how there is a bigger plot slowly unfolding book after book.
This Contemporary Romance is Book 6 in the Dark Olympus series. The romance in this book is a why choose, also with a second chance relationship. This book is very spicy. The spicy scenes are very descriptive, and even have some kink in many of the scenes. The book moves at a quick pace following Eurydice as she builds a relationship with Charon, all while trying to resolve past hurts with Orpheus. Meanwhile the political tension in Olympus is getting worse, and no where is safe. This includes the lower city as it comes under attack. Olympus is set in contemporary times with what seems to be a little bit of magic mixed in. This book has spice, romance, and mystery keeping the book light, emotional, and dark all at once.
This Contemporary Romance is Book 6 in the Dark Olympus series. The romance in this book is a why choose, also with a second chance relationship. This book is very spicy. The spicy scenes are very descriptive, and even have some kink in many of the scenes. The book moves at a quick pace following Eurydice as she builds a relationship with Charon, all while trying to resolve past hurts with Orpheus. Meanwhile the political tension in Olympus is getting worse, and no where is safe. This includes the lower city as it comes under attack. Olympus is set in contemporary times with what seems to be a little bit of magic mixed in. This book has spice, romance, and mystery keeping the book light, emotional, and dark all at once.
There Is No Devil by Sophie Lark
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This one was good. I like the character development. How Cole becomes lighter, while Mara becomes darker. They do say revenge is sweet. Also, who doesn’t love a HEA? Or a
HEA in dark romance terms.
This Dark Romance is book 2 in the Sinners Duet. The romance in this book becomes more established as both characters grow more into themselves, and their relationship. Like in the previous book this one is also spicy, with spicy scenes, language, topics, and innuendos. The book moves at a steady pace following Cole, and Mara as they make a decision on how to protect themselves against Shaw. Meanwhile the clock is ticking as it’s only a matter of time before Shaw decides to strike again. Mara brings a lot of her past trauma to the surface with Coles help. This in turn changes them both. This book is darker, and really focuses on the back stories of the characters. This makes this book full of character development, as well as suspenseful with the mystery surrounding Shaws actions. It makes the book intriguing and enjoyable.
HEA in dark romance terms.
This Dark Romance is book 2 in the Sinners Duet. The romance in this book becomes more established as both characters grow more into themselves, and their relationship. Like in the previous book this one is also spicy, with spicy scenes, language, topics, and innuendos. The book moves at a steady pace following Cole, and Mara as they make a decision on how to protect themselves against Shaw. Meanwhile the clock is ticking as it’s only a matter of time before Shaw decides to strike again. Mara brings a lot of her past trauma to the surface with Coles help. This in turn changes them both. This book is darker, and really focuses on the back stories of the characters. This makes this book full of character development, as well as suspenseful with the mystery surrounding Shaws actions. It makes the book intriguing and enjoyable.
Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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
Okay. You know when the author throws you for a loop, and its so good. Except now youre mad at characters, and yelling at the book, and all in your feels? Yeah this is what I experienced with this book. I spent the entire book becoming so attached to who the characters are, and their stories for the book to just gut me at the ending! Love the book. So very good! Much better than I expected!
This Fantasy Romance is a captivating read. The romance in this book is a slow burn, with tons of angst. The book does have some spice that is mildly descriptive. The book moves at a quick pace following Jovie (Brynn) and Acker as they travel to Kenta. As Jovie learns who she is, things start to heat up between her and Acker. All seems to be going to plan, until it isnt. The exciting world in this book is full of magic, war, betrayal, secrets, romance and tension never letting you lose interest. This book will enthrall you from start to finish.
This Fantasy Romance is a captivating read. The romance in this book is a slow burn, with tons of angst. The book does have some spice that is mildly descriptive. The book moves at a quick pace following Jovie (Brynn) and Acker as they travel to Kenta. As Jovie learns who she is, things start to heat up between her and Acker. All seems to be going to plan, until it isnt. The exciting world in this book is full of magic, war, betrayal, secrets, romance and tension never letting you lose interest. This book will enthrall you from start to finish.