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Enchantra by Kaylie Smith

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adventurous dark mysterious tense 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? Yes

5.0

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Dreadful by Greer Rivers

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dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Dreadful is a loose reimagination of Sweeney Todd and Medusa, set as a mafia romance in modern day Boston. I loved both the revenge bucket list plotline and gothic slow burn love story, and of course the gay Italian nonnis absolutely stole my heart! I am so glad the author made the decision to only have one half of the main couple in the dark about the other’s true identity; I think that made the hesitation towards the relationship more realistic, and overall more probable. 
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Rouge by Greer Rivers

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dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 Rouge is a loose reimagination of Moulin Rouge and Camille, set as a mafia romance in modern day Las Vegas. Of all of the works in this series, I was the least familiar with these source materials, which made for more surprise at each twist and turn. There were so many times I was shaking my head at the FMC’s stubbornness and wanted to reach my hand through the pages and strangle her, but the frustration was worth it as it all came to a satisfying conclusion by the end. 
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Kiss the Villain by Rina Kent

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dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Man, does it feel good to be back in the Rinaverse! This book, part of the Villain spinoff series, incorporates the same timeline and characters as the rest of the Legacy of Gods collection.

The story follows Gareth, a seemingly straight laced genius yet secretly bloodlusting antisocial, and Kayden, his criminal law professor with his eyes set to either own or destroy him. Their connection explores a power imbalance dynamic, as well as codependency and a rather toxic relationship. It’s hot and tension filled with a touch of action, just as you’d expect from this author.
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For the Fans by Nyla K.

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. This book has left me speechless! The author advises going into the read blind, and I 100% agree with her, so I can’t really say too much 🤫 These characters broke my heart and put it back together again, and their journey was perfection. I wouldn’t change a thing!
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Toxic by Nicole Blanchard

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a thrilling and fast paced dark romance of escaping both a literal prison as well as a domestic one. I found the writing style to be very sophisticated, which you don’t typically see in this genre; smut is usually just for fun and not categorically “mature”. Some parts of the story felt like a full 5⭐️ read, while others felt like a 3, with a lack of character trait consistency and some questionable logistics, so I settled in the middle!
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Burn Butterfly Burn by Reese Rivers

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emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This duet was really good overall; I loved the development and backstory depth of each character, the pacing at which their bonds were formed, and the little bit of suspense on the side. There was so much that I liked, but one component that I didn’t care for was the FMCs treatment for the first chunk of book 1. Sure the MMCs grew emotional connections to her over time, but it didn’t feel like they truly gained feelings until they “realized” her beauty, which felt shallow and undeserving in a way.

There was something about this reverse harem that felt different than others I've read, I just can't seem to put my finger on what it was. The spice was detailed and fun, but I thought there would have been more of it quantity wise. The first part ends in a cliffhanger, and most of book 2 is spent on the boys groveling, so maybe there just wasn’t enough storyboard time to squeeze more in. 
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Dance Butterfly Dance by Reese Rivers

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emotional funny sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This duet was really good overall; I loved the development and backstory depth of each character, the pacing at which their bonds were formed, and the little bit of suspense on the side. There was so much that I liked, but one component that I didn’t care for was the FMCs treatment for the first chunk of book 1. Sure the MMCs grew emotional connections to her over time, but it didn’t feel like they truly gained feelings until they “realized” her beauty, which felt shallow and undeserving in a way.

There was something about this reverse harem that felt different than others I've read, I just can't seem to put my finger on what it was. The spice was detailed and fun, but I thought there would have been more of it quantity wise. The first part ends in a cliffhanger, and most of book 2 is spent on the boys groveling, so maybe there just wasn’t enough storyboard time to squeeze more in.
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Hans by S.J. Tilly

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dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This series was fast paced, fun and STEAMY!

Each book features a curvy/plus sized FMC, which I ALWAYS love to see, and a possessive and alluring MMC, if you can say that about murderous mafia leaders, stalkers and kidnappers. The bulk of each storyline is focused on the respective main couple’s dynamic rather than external threats, making the climax feel later hitting than expected (I’m talking 80% or more of the way through). While it may not be mandatory to read all of the books to make sense of things as they progress, I would highly recommend reading them all, and in order. I loved all of the MMCs individually, and furthermore enjoyed how their comradery grew over time. Choosing a favorite between them all, I would definitely say DOM comes out slightly on top, with his book and HANS being tied for best overall reads.
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DOM: Alliance Series Book Three by S.J. Tilly

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dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This series was fast paced, fun and STEAMY!

Each book features a curvy/plus sized FMC, which I ALWAYS love to see, and a possessive and alluring MMC, if you can say that about murderous mafia leaders, stalkers and kidnappers. The bulk of each storyline is focused on the respective main couple’s dynamic rather than external threats, making the climax feel later hitting than expected (I’m talking 80% or more of the way through). While it may not be mandatory to read all of the books to make sense of things as they progress, I would highly recommend reading them all, and in order. I loved all of the MMCs individually, and furthermore enjoyed how their comradery grew over time. Choosing a favorite between them all, I would definitely say DOM comes out slightly on top, with his book and HANS being tied for best overall reads.
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