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May 26, 2026

COME BACK AND HAUNT ME

By Kim Catanzarite
Rating:
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.

Rating:
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...

IR Approved
April 8, 2026

SAVING CARLTON

By Lee Hardies
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...

IR Approved
March 31, 2026

THE AWKWARD AGENDA

By Beth Morton
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...

IR Approved
March 28, 2026

THE REAL ONES (A Chasing Victory Novel)

By J Rose Black
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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March 25, 2026

53 DAYS TO FALL IN LOVE

By Jaime Benin
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...

IR Approved
March 25, 2026

AcCLAIM (The Sultryverse)

By Jean Thesquare
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...

IR Approved
March 17, 2026

LIFESTYLE: Trust Fall

By Kasey Fallon
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...

March 16, 2026

LASSOED BY FATE

By Douglas D. Ross
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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March 7, 2026

FOR LOVE OF BILLIE

By Patricia Vido
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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February 25, 2026

PAPER ROADS

By Jem Spears
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...

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