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Halloween, but make it romance! Something thrilling and exciting. Something with ghosts and secrets. A book that maybe has some mysterious deaths in a crumbling manor or a wicked monster trying to eat the protagonist. You know… the usual, right?

Gothic romances will give you hauntingly beautiful stories.These gothic romances will keep you on your toes with all the twists and turns!! And that’s the exciting part of gothic romances — they will always have you on the edge of your seat.

It’s back to school time so I think it’s a great time for some new adult romance recommendations that are set around university life. You’ll find a lot of unique, interesting, and diverse stories that are not to be missed!

February is Black History Month, a month when Black Americans’ achievements and contributions are honored. I believe you should always support Black authors' work throughout the year though! So, please always try to share light to their work and read their books during the year, not JUST during February. 

For this list, I wanted to highlight a favorite romantic trope of mine, fake dating!

So you’re someone who enjoys those cute, swoony romance movies you see everywhere during this season? Worry not, I can definitely help you find something like those in book form And spicier!!! You have the best of both worlds: the holidays + smutty romance. 

One thing I adore about holiday romance books is that they are usually set in places where the snow falls and the weather is cold and the characters have to warm each other up with hugs and snuggles! I love when that happens. Are you ready for these five holiday romance books? 

Don’t you just love whenever it’s chilly outside and you have a little bit of time to read a new book that just came out? Under a warm blanket and maybe even a hot chocolate by the side. The best you can do with that is to pair it up with a fall book! In this list, I’m going to be mentioning anticipated fall releases I’m excited about. They’re definitely books you need to be aware of and you need to pre-order immediately. 

With best-selling and viral books like The Love Hypothesis and The Spanish Love Deception, you know that the fake dating trope never disappoints. You can also catch it in popular rom-com movies like The Proposal (2009) and To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018). So you see, the fake dating trope has always been very well-loved. It’s not a surprise that we continue to see books with it.

Remember when I mentioned in my previous post how a groveling scene can totally make or break a romance book? Well, let's dive into that topic a bit more, shall we? Now, I know there's been some talk and debate about those dramatic third-act breakup scenes, but guess what? I'm a huge fan of them, especially in romance books! Why, you ask? Well, here's the scoop: I absolutely love it when the groveling happens after the breakup. It's that magical moment when the person who messed up finally realizes they can't live without their other half and goes all out to win them back. Talk about fireworks!

Age gap romance novels have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. These books explore the complex dynamics of relationships between individuals of different ages, and the challenges that can come with such relationships. 

If you’re unfamiliar with the trope, it’s when an older person falls for a younger one. Obviously, each party is over 18! Usually, this trope goes hand-in-hand...

Cowboy romances are a subgenre of romance novels that feature rugged, masculine heroes and strong, independent heroines in a Western setting. These stories are full of adventure, passion, and heart-warming moments that capture the essence of the Wild West.

There is something undeniably attractive about a cowboy. With their rugged good looks, strong work ethic, and down-to-earth personalities, it's no wonder they have captured our hearts in romance novels and film for decades. 

Small town romances are comfort reads for me, hands down. I could read them forever and I would never get tired of them. They give you found family, warmth, and lots of love and for me, those are the perfect ingredients for a romance novel.

One of my all-time favorite tropes is the “city girl goes to a small town” because I just love heroines who are a little bit lost, a little bit lonely, and find a family in a small town where they never thought it could happen.

If, like me, you adore holidays of all sorts, this curated selection is tailor-made for you. These holiday romance novels are perfect for immersing yourself in the spirit of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even ringing in the New Year!

Holidays have a unique way of bringing people together, don't they? Within the pages of these books, discover love stories unfolding against the backdrop of timeless and cherished holidays, where genuine magic unfurls.

Look, sometimes you crave a fantasy book. You want action-packed scenes, high-stakes, fights, magic systems, and even talking animals. You want epic adventures that make the characters grow closer. But if you’re like me, you also want to read a romance book. How someone falls in love and finds their other half. How there are small moments between characters, like holding their hand and kissing their forehead, that make you fall madly in love with the book immediately. But what if you crave both of them at the same time? The good thing is that fantasy romance books exist; a little bit of one and a little bit of the other mixed together in one unique and beautiful book.

Happy International Kissing Day! 

A good kiss can change your life or at the very least it can make your day a whole lot better! So in honor of International Kissing Day I’m going to share some of the best kissing scenes in romance. I won’t share all the details so you can get the full experience when you pick up the book. Worry not, all of these books will make you instantly swoon when you get to that hot kiss scene!

My favorite thing about the neighbors-to-lovers trope is having the love interests interact often. Knowing the main characters may not be able to escape having contact creates a fun expectation on their interaction. But what if the main characters dislike each other? Well then we can expect friction, sexual tension (because of course!), and 100% bickering banter between the two.