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3.8 / 5.0
Kim Catanzarite's COME BACK AND HAUNT ME is a brooding, at times suffocating romance that's perfect for fans of possessive, stalking, and eternal-bond love interests.
April 25, 2026
BRAIDED ROSES: Closed Door Romance (Sensibility Romance Series Book 2)
By Mimika CooneyRating:
3.2 / 5.0
While it tells a satisfying story and has a little more polish than Mimika Cooney's first book, BRAIDED ROSES: Closed Door Romance (Sensibility Romance Series...
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0
Mimika Cooney's MIND READER: Closed Door Romance (Sensibility Romance Series Book 1) pairs two high-achieving individuals in a closed-door romance that leaves more than just...
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Rating:
4.3 / 5.0
With its offbeat humor, engaging characters, and satisfying arc of personal and structural restoration, Lee Hardies’s SAVING CARLTON is a charming and confident novel that...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
Beth Morton's THE AWKWARD AGENDA is a satisfying adventure through grief, disability, and mental health that features loveable characters, gripping conflict, and plenty of swoon...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
J Rose Black's THE REAL ONES is a swoon-worthy novel that will satisfy enthusiasts of contemporary romance looking for a fast-paced read.
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
Through patient pacing and emotionally honest prose, Jaime Benin’s 53 DAYS TO FALL IN LOVE delivers a warm, reflective romance that treats healing as a...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
While Jean Thesquare's ACCLAIM may seem to start as a sensual story of power and domination, it examines the line between submission and consent in...
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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
Kasey Fallon’s LIFESTYLE: Trust Fall stands out for its nuanced portrayal of power exchange and emotional agency, delivering a dark romance that prioritizes psychological realism...
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0
While the world Douglas D. Ross creates in LASSOED BY FATE moves a little too quickly and feels too packed to form lasting connections with...
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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0
In FOR LOVE OF BILLIE, Patricia Vido offers a moving and psychologically nuanced exploration of memory, longing, and emotional inheritance. A compelling and rewarding novel...
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Rating:
4.6 / 5.0
With PAPER ROADS, Jem Spears delivers a heartfelt, mature, and emotionally resonant romance that blends reflective character work with a gently immersive journey. It's a...