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43 reviews

dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Please be aware that while the FMC is 18 at the time of the events in this novella, it is mentioned that the MMC watched her naked when she was a minor and he was an adult. Its mentioned that he’s been obsessed with her since she was young and there is dubious consent/forced consent.

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Fifth Avenue Fling by Rosa Lucas

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Fifth Avenue Fling is a dual POV grumpyXsunshine billionaire romance. Clodagh is a sweet girl from Northern Ireland who’s living her dreams out in New York with her best friend. When her dreams are threatened because she can’t obtain a visa, she takes the offer of a random stranger in her bar, praying that it was the right decision.

Killian is a self made billionaire and dad to Teagan. He’s handsome, rich and grumpy, but plagued by a haunted past. When his housekeeper/nanny leaves to take care of her daughter, he’s left in the lurch needing help with his home and daughter ASAP. When Clodagh storms into his life with her fiery red hair, bright smile and loud laugh, will he be able to move past his past and find love with her? Or will his fear blind him from what’s right in front of him?

This book was so fun to read!! I’m normally a fan of dark romance but this book was such a breath of fresh air. There’s wonderful banter, a respectable amount of spice, and just the most fun grumpyXsunshine. I *highly* recommend this book if you’re a fan of billionaire romances! It’s a good medium paced book, definitely one that you could finish in a night (I may or may not have done that 👀) or one you can spread out over days! Clodagh and Killian’s story was so fun and I look forward to reading more books by Rosa!!

Savages: Limited Edition by Natalie Bennett

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is incredibly dark and twisted and I love it. It follows two main characters, Callie and Romero. We’re in a post apocalyptic situation with badlands run by two different cults, the Order and the Savages. Callie is a daughter of the Order, used and abused and left to die. Romero is the leader of the Savages, a soulless killer who has no tolerance for anything. When there’s a connection between Callie and Romero, things get real. This book is very mysterious and leaves you with SO many questions. Definitely recommend if you are a person who considers yourself to not have any triggers with books because honey this book has everything in it haha

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Deviants by Natalie Bennett

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book follows savages, the first book in the Badlands series. It’s definitely incredibly dark and has some *intense* themes but I loved it honestly! I loved seeing the relationship progress between Rome and Callie and seeing them open up and communicate more! I feel like we got so many more answers in this book as well regarding the order and the savages, but there are definitely still so many more questions!!

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Rouge by Greer Rivers

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adventurous dark emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

She’s the Red Camellia, only daughter of the Keeper of the Garde. She’s valued only for her looks and for the position within the Garde that she’ll provide her husband. All the world sees is a flighty society girl. Who is she underneath?
He’s her ex-betrothed. A man scorned, with secrets as deep as Lake Mead. Ever since he was given the Queen card, he’s been obsessed. What lengths will he go to to save the one he secretly loves?
Rouge is a spicy, adventurous dark romance that’s filled with secrets, love, and the players of the dark underbelly of Las Vegas.
This book just grabbed me right from the start and sucked me in. I sat down on my couch to start it after the football game and didn’t get up until I finished it 5 hours later. I was enthralled and just couldn’t put it down. Greer Rivers is such an incredible author, she really just makes her characters dance off the page and come to life. I 10/10 recommend this book if you’re into dark romance and you love a retelling of classic stories. Make sure you check trigger warnings before diving in because it is definitely a dark romance though!!

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Evading Darkness by K.M. Baker

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Evading Darkness is a Why Choose Dark Romance. Callie is slated to become the next leader of her fathers cruel, secret society. But what happens when she escapes and manages to find love despite her trauma and a life on the run? What will she do when her past comes back to haunt her? This book is so full of unexpected twists, betrayal, love and delicious spice 🔥 K.M. Baker is a wonderful author and I devoured this book. It leaves off on the most suspenseful cliffhanger with a mind blowing twist at the end. I really fell in love with these characters and am waiting with bated breath for the next book and hopefully lots of answers!! I 10/10 recommend this read.

****PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE TRIGGER WARNINGS GOING INTO THIS BOOK. IT IS A DARK ROMANCE AND AS SUCH, EXPLORES DARK AND GRAPHIC THEMES.****

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Delicate Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

This book is so horribly written. The plot makes no sense, the characters jump into shit with no explanation. The main characters barely know each other and then 5 seconds later the MMC is trying to dominate the FMC - also the author mentions so many other characters with half assed backgrounds and explanations. My bar for smut is in hell so the fact I DNF’d this means a lot.

Sinner by Sierra Simone

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced