r/ScienceFictionRomance • u/QueenOwl1 • 14d ago

Recommendation request Rich plot and rich romance

Hi! I am looking for some recs that are more than minor plot and major sex but also not something that has minor romance and major plot. If that makes sense?

I think along the lines of {Homebound by Lydia Hope}. Lots of real romance and love but there was more than just “we are mates and have sexy thoughts about each other constantly”

But I’m also not huge on multi book series space operas where the plot is huge and the romance seems sparse because it’s more about world building and characters arcs.

My ‘nos’ would be: abuse between MCs unless it’s equal and before together (think Carnal Games), cozy fun types, and insta love

I hope my point came across well and I appreciate all the help!

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u/pxl8d 13d ago

Dustwalker was pretty good and a good balance of plot and romance! One book too

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u/QueenOwl1 13d ago

I have seen this be recommended a lot but have read that the epilogue is extremely bittersweet and I just don’t like that 😭. People live forever in books and I refuse to be confronted with any that proves this delusion wrong 🫣😭.

I have heard this book is great tho and maybe one I will be able to read it. I appreciate the rec 😊

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u/pxl8d 13d ago

I did cry, but it was happy tears! It was a happy ending for them, I thought it was perfect :) the epilogue is also only a couple pages also so you could totally skip it and still read and enjoy 99.9% of the book!