Bethany Baptiste
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The one good thing to come from Review-Bomb Gate is that I get to tell you about this book, a book I probably wouldn’t have known about without The Situation. I get to tell you about family relationships, and allegories for real-world injustices, and magical girls who will stop at nothing to protect their family, both blood and found. I get to tell you about queer representation, and how love really will save us. You get a wonderful book full of... (read more)
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Sierra Simone
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Have you ever wanted an erotic romance to make you question your own spirituality? Did you really enjoy the second season of Fleabag? I went into this book expecting some spicy scenes with not much substance and instead found a romance that was both tender and exciting. The theological and philosophical conversations that take place in this novel are as important and memorable as the numerous, extra-spicy scenes.
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Sara Cate
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Be a good girl and read this book. A wonderfully kinky, age-gap, billionaire romance. When her boyfriend cheats on her, Charlie gets mistaken for his dad's new secretary and eventually takes the job of... an... actual secretary. Or does she? Introducing her to the world of BDSM, Emerson internally fights himself for most of the novel as he reminds himself that Charlie is his son's ex, so they really shouldn't sleep together, especially if he's... (read more)
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Emily Henry
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Emily Henry has done it again in this perfect summer read. Friends gather for one last hurrah at the beach house, but problems arise when Harriet's loved ones don't know her secret: that she and her fiancé Wyn have been broken up for months. Which shouldn't have been a problem, but now they're getting locked in wine cellars and having to share one bed. Following two timelines, I didn't know I was a sucker for... (read more)
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Erin Sterling
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Magic is on the fritz again in this follow up to The Ex Hex. Gwyn continues to run her witchy-themed shop, Something Wicked, while also adopting some Baby Witches in need of magical guidance. To further complicate things, her brother-in-law has opened a shop across the street from hers, further proving that Sir Purrcival's nickname of "Dickbag" is correct. But when a (maybe) love spell goes awry, will Gwyn and Dickbag Wells see sparks?... (read more)
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H D Carlton
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A woman on the run and a man who likes to swim with sharks — when their paths cross, an intense one night stand will leave them both reeling. Her because it was the best sex of her life, and him because she just stole his identity. On a chance second encounter, they get stranded on an island with the only other inhabitants being a creepy lighthouse keeper and a ghost. Will they be able to survive the island and will she survive his want for... (read more)
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H D Carlton
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Please note this is a very dark romance, please check trigger warnings online. A stalker with a heart of gold and an unsolved murder mystery are only the beginning of this dark romance. Adeline, an author, moves into her grandmother's old mansion and with the discovery of a secret diary, finds she may have more in common with her ancestor than originally thought. Who was the man who stalked and loved her grandmother? What made him eventually... (read more)
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Caroline Peckham
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I'll be honest, I started this series as a joke. The books had gotten very popular on tiktok and I thought there was no way it could actually be good. One week later, I was completely sucked into the world of Solaria and I ended up finishing the six books out at the time in a month, the authors made me feel like the twins were my best friends. Full of romance, a collegiate magic school setting, and lost princesses regaining their throne — I have... (read more)
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Scarlett St Clair
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This is a wonderful retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth with a modern twist. Persephone is growing out from her mother's evergreen thumb and becomes a journalist! Her first article? Hades. Follow their epic romance as internal and external forces try to keep Persephone and Hades apart. Very spicy — I found myself blushing a few times, which is not something that happens often.
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Clive Barker
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I read this collection of stories at the tender age of 15 and the stories have stuck with me over half my life. The terror instilled in this collection exudes our most primal fears. Clowns? Check. Being alone on the train? Check. The inherent terror of the English countryside? Check. Clive Barker does it all and everyone will find a story to haunt them.
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Agustina Bazterrica and Sarah Moses
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Tender is the Flesh is one of the most disturbing but also one of the more beautifully written books I have read in some time. In the vein of Clive Barker and his Books of Blood, the tale told will not leave you for days. Can you handle a bite?
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Jennifer L Armentrout
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The first book in Jennifer L. Armentrout's epic fantasy romance is full of Gods and Primals, Maidens and Monsters. Sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and with plenty of *spice* this novel will entice you into the world of Carsodonia and Atlantia. Follow Poppy, our heroine, as her world crumbles around her and she comes into her own in this deadly game of kingdoms.
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Katee Robert
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Katee Robert is fast becoming the author to read for Greek Mythology romance and Electric Idol is no expection. Beautifully written with a plus-size female main character that will scratch that fake-dating, enemies-to-lovers, golden-retriever boyfriend itch. Part of an ongoing series that will leave you begging for the next installment.
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Erin Sterling
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Always remember, no drinking and hexing. This romp of a spooky romance is full of ghosts, curses, and of course, love. Can our heroine save the town from her accidental hex? Will she give her dreaded Ex another chance? The perfect pre-fall read to get you in a spooky mood.
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Timothy Janovsky
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The perfect summer romance read. This book is heartwarming and full of charm and a great read for any fans of queer romance, movies (particularly horror), and the summer drive-in. A journey of self discovery and how you will never forget your first love.
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Grady Hendrix
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A book that poses the question: what if your favorite slashers were based on real people? by taking a look into the long and short term effects of the trauma associated with being a Final Girl, this novel delves even deeper into what would happen if they continued to be hunted. Can you trust your own already-proven instincts? How does being a Final Girl affect your life and those around you? Fans of the 80s and 90s slasher films will have a blast... (read more)
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