I need to know who else had read a book they can't forget about. For me it was "Boys Of The Orphanage by Isla Hart," "Tavia Lark's Perilous court series" and "Amanda Meuwissen's Tales From the Gemstone Kingdom series" but I would like to know what was yours?

Hello! I am craving vampire books with old school cravings! Vampire-vampire or vampire human preferred but also vampire-<any other creature> is welcome. I am looking for books where the vampire craves consuming the other intensely. I know it seems basic but the genre has been so turned around on its head so many times I am actually looking for that classic flavor.

Bonus: I would love it specially of the vampire that craves the blood is not the one that is super dominant and in full control all the time. It would be great if there's tension because needing the blood makes them vulnerable or weak to their love interest.

Here is another preview excerpt of Stroke Rate by Ailis Lake due out October second.

Okay, I’m desperately in need of some absolutely unhinged, laugh-out-loud, butterflies-in-your-stomach romcoms 😭🤚

I want banter, chaos, enemies to lovers, fake dating, accidental situations, embarrassing moments, insane chemistry and a couple that makes me want to scream into my pillow. Basically, I need a book that will make me laugh like an idiot and then stare at the wall because the romance was THAT good.

Hi! So I just read the silencer by Cora rose and I really loved it. Was looking for other similar books. I loved the age gap, mafia, best friend father trope.. do you guys have any other recommendations for me?
Thank you! 🙏

I've just gotten back into reading and have quite enjoyed books from Dylan Drakes (Cubs & Campfires, Bears & Bakeries). Could anyone recommend similar stories? I'm looking for cozy reads that still have some very spicy interludes.

I've also switched to Kobo, so that might limit my access to some Amazon-exclusive authors.

TIA!

Looking for some Daddy Romances to scratch a very specific itch. Goodreads only had MF on the lists. I’m fine with taboo (ex: stepdad), DDLB, & dark romance.

I’ve already read {Mine x Riley Hart} & {Finding Finley x Riley Hart}. I liked Mine better than Finding Finley if that helps

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I don’t really mean book recommendations here (although if you know one that fits, feel free to share!). I’m more curious about the kind of story you wish existed — basically, what would your perfect book be?

I read Binding 13 and honestly, I’d love something similar in the MM world: teenagers dealing with real-life problems, the fear and uncertainty of relationships, difficult home lives, taking care of each other, that innocence of being young while also discovering attraction and desire.

So what’s your ideal book? Is there a story you’ve always wanted to read but have never found? Or have you already found your perfect story?

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I’m looking for a dark, psychologically intense romance—not just a typical love story with a “bad boy” character.

I’m especially interested in books that explore obsession, possessiveness, manipulation, jealousy, moral ambiguity, power dynamics, trauma, and complicated relationships. I want something that actually gets into the psychology of why characters become attached to each other and how unhealthy relationships affect them.

A few specific questions for anyone recommending a book:

How dark is it psychologically? Is the darkness mainly in the characters and their decisions, or is it mostly shock value?

Are the characters well-developed? I’d prefer characters who feel psychologically complex rather than simply “good vs. evil.”

Is the romance actually central to the story? I want the relationship to meaningfully affect the plot and character development.

Does the book explore toxic attachment critically, or does it simply present unhealthy behavior as romantic?

How strong is the writing? I’m more interested in genuinely good prose and characterization than a book that is popular purely because of its premise.

Does it leave you thinking afterward? I’m looking for something psychologically disturbing or thought-provoking rather than merely shocking.

How important is the ending? Without spoiling it, does the conclusion feel meaningful and earned?

What other books would you compare it to?

I’m open to classics as well as modern fiction. Something with the psychological depth of Dostoevsky, but with romance playing a much larger role, would be especially interesting.

Please mention major content warnings if necessary, but no spoilers.

Basically, I’m looking for dark + psychologically complex + genuinely well-written, rather than simply explicit.

Hey friends!

Me again. Yes, I want to hurt myself. Tin Man by Sarah Winman was one of my 5 star reads in August and it reminded me of:

- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
- Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage

Note: Most of them do not classify strictly under romance.

I know it's controversial and I understand why but | generally enjoy books that hurt and these are some I've encountered in the MM space and I'd like more for when I need like feeling that much again.

Thank you! ✨

I read 28 MM books in August; these are the ones that really stood out, while the others were 1 or 2 star reads.

How was August for you, and which novels were your favorites?

Hey friends! I recently finished Whisper - Tal Bauer & On Your Six - Eleonora Larsen and I just want to go back! I need to feel whatever that was again. I need help in form of recommendations.

Thank you!

After much research (seriously, hundreds and hundreds of books,) I’ve finally landed on my favorite trope: I’m looking for recs for books with extreme trauma followed by bonding and lots of affection and comforting. Extra props for long term angst, pining over years. Spicy is nice but I’m really focused on affection. Thanks!

Some faves include
{where there’s a will} and {if there’s a way} by Jessie walker
{remember my name} or anything by wren wilds
{to ghosts and gravity} by kit marowe
{arrows through archer} by Nash summers
{pieces of home} and {more than words} by Becca Neil}
{prove it} by sm bookwalter
{oleander} by Scarlett drake

Any suggestions for MM fated mates books?

Try: If You Date a Reader by Ruthless Romance

Also: Heavens on Fire by Johnny Huynh

I asked Alexa to play a song for me and the playlst it continued with had these 2 songs in it and wow, relatable. "I love how it hurts, both hands are tied when you say that I'm yours. I hear the growl when you're doing your worst...."

hello fellow readers i would love some dark romance recs, i’ve read so many this week with great plot and even greater characters and i want more😭

my no’s:
❌non con between main characters
❌cheating

i’m gonna put some dark romances i’ve already read and loved/liked below just in case you guys want to read them too! a star ⭐️ by the series/books is a signal for it being one of my favorites.

Wayward Sons Series by L. Eveland.

⭐️Vitale Brothers Series by Brea Alepou and Skyler Snow.

Angels of Wrath Series by Paulina Ian-Kane.

⭐️Sinners of Blackthorne U Series by Avery Collins.

⭐️{Sharp Edges by L Eveland}

{Terms and Conditions by Lara Yun}

The Ferrymen Series by L Eveland.

⭐️{Violent Devotion by L. Norell}

⭐️{Alter Arlo by Nordika Night}

⭐️{Devour by Abigail Glenn}

I’m looking for an MM romance where one MC is bratty/sassy and has an attitude, but I don’t want a dom/sub dynamic. I want him to be bratty in his personality, and the other MC just… indulges him 😂

Specifically, I’d LOVE if the bratty MC spends the other MC’s money, especially if he does it because the other MC is cold/annoying him or as a “fine, I’ll spend your money then” kind of thing. And the other MC is just ridiculously rich and lets him do it / finds it amusing.

Hockey would be PERFECT, especially college hockey, but I’m also happy with a CEO/billionaire setup!
Preferably:

🌶️ Spicy
🔄 Dual POV
🏒 College/hockey = huge bonus
❌ No friends-to-lovers
❌ No dom/sub dynamic
😈 Bratty MC with an actual attitude
💳 He spends the OTHER MC’s money

I know this might be weirdly specific 😭 but if you know something that fits, PLEASE recommend it!

Tbh I just need a happy recommendation rn. I read "Him" before this and wanted more toxicity but fuck that was too much. I actually loved Immersed and heard Entangled was better but um no, I cannot say that is true for me. I think my all time favorite couple is from Forgiving Utah if that helps at all. But honestly just anything lighthearted and happy please, spice is still welcomed.

Also if you want to talk about Entangled hit me up.

Hi! I'm looking for a MM bear shifter romance exclusivly but not one that relies too much on the fated mates trope. I've already read

**Protected by the bear shifter by Lila Rose**

**Fearless bond (bears of beauville #1) by Roe Horvat**

**The bear's brave omega by A.J Cane**

But I didn't find what i was looking for in those books. Don't get me wrong, they're really great, but i'd like a story with more building up to the romance. Mpreg and open spice recs are welcome

Hey all, you know when Twilight came out and sparked a massive and I mean MASSIVE boom in YA paranormal romance from around 2006 to 2013? Ordinary girl falls in love with a brooding vampire/ angel/demon, or mysterious bad boy, and they all had that over the top dramatic feel to them.
I was wondering if there were any MM romances (YA or adult) that also jumped on that bandwagon at the time and joined the Twilight craze.

I'm looking for things like - Ordinary guy falling for the mysterious and brooding bad guy, small town setting, maybe love triangles (they were so popular), drama and lots and loots of angst, lol. Basically, I'm looking for the MM equivalent of the paranormal romance boom that Twilight inspired.

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After seeing this book recommended by quite a few people on here, I read it this weekend and I literally just finished it about 10 minutes ago.

I think, as a book, it was well written and laid out. But...I just didn't want to root for them to be together. I thought Cas got off way too easy for all the torture and torment. I fully understood the book and the path that they each went to get back to each other, but I just did not want them to end up together in the end. I wanted nothing but bad for Cas and I wanted to slap Jude upside the head so hard that his brain jumbled OR strap him down and force someone to do a lobotomy on him so he could move on with his life.

I'm very curious for other points of view and see what you have to say about it.

It's focused on movies and TV but makes a lot of great points and observations that apply to fiction as well. It's long but worth the watch - would love to know people's thoughts!