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Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli

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adventurous emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is the first book in an epic fantasy series so there's lots of world building to get through. It makes the pace kind of slow but so worth it as a kick off to what I think will be an amazing series. It's lore is heavily based in culture and it's characters are POC - Great if you're looking for a fantasy read with diversity! More fantasy than romance (in this book), although there is a very tiny bit of spice.  The MFC is a badass with a strong will and the ability to deftly wield a blade. She is no damsel in distress waiting to be saved. 
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Lights Out by Navessa Allen

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dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Josh brings the golden retriever stalker energy we didn't know we craved. He broke into her house, then bought her a state of the arm security system so that other people wouldn't be able to break into her house as easily. The bar for book boyfriends has been raised. This isn't enemies to lovers - the MCs were into each other from the start of the book (hence the stalking), but their romance from semi-strangers to lovers was honestly so cute. Obvi this is dark romance so there's some NSFW kinky acts that'll have you blushing, as well as some unaliving and other illegal activity. Make sure to check the trigger warnings before diving in. Overall though such an etertaining read!
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Quicksilver by Callie Hart

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Such a great story about overcoming hardship, perseverance and love. Action packed to keep you entertained from the 1st page to the last. Fischer is the brooding shadow daddy with a bad attitude we can't help but to swoon over, and Saeris is a badass babe with a mean right hook and a fiery personality. This one will take you on a wild ride through all your emotions so buckle up.
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Bare Minimum Parenting: The Ultimate Guide to Not Quite Ruining Your Child by

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funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

One of the most entertaining books about parenting I've ever read. I literally cackled the entire read through.

This book is about embracing mediocrity. If you're an overachieving parent looking for advice on how raise exceptional children, this one is not for you. 
Devourer of Men by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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The Fae Princes by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I found this one to be the best in the Vicious Lost Boys Series! Still a very, very short read more focused on smut than plot - but for the series, this book had the most character growth. As per the other books - NSFW, MFMM. It looks like the Vicious Lost Boys series ends with this one, however, the world/story does continue in another series that focuses more on the Croc & Hook. 
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Nocticadia by Keri Lake

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This one will stroke your hot for teacher boner real good. Outside of the romance, the actual story/plot is also pretty good - a bit of a whodunnit/mystery with enough twists, suspense and shocking reveals to keep you locked it. This book is very kink based and very dark. It's also not fantasy, so it's a bit harder to ignore certain problematic behaviours and blame it on the MC being a supernatural being. If you get the ick from overbearing, possessive, riddled with red flags men, this may not be for you. Professor Bramwell has ISSUES. 
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Their Vicious Darling by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Hook, Smee and Tick-Tock the Crock have more page time in this one - and it is such an interesting twist on these characters! The smut is smutting and some of the umm...positions...are interesting 😅. NSFW. Again, Don't expect much depth. It is a fun, fast, read.
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The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Peter pan for adults! This is book 2 in a series and it's action packed with a brutal cliff hanger ending. The bonding in this book was cute and there is a tiny bit more depth and character growth in this one than the first. It is still erotica though, so don't expect anything very deep or meaningful - It's more smut than plot. That being said, the storyline is stiill good and it is an interesting 18+ take on Peter Pan. 
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The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Peter pan x brazzers, but the acting is sort of good so you also enjoy the story. 

Don't expect anything deep. This is NOT a slow burn, melt your heart, love story. Winnie just wants to get her rocks off and Pan just wants to find what was stolen from him. NSFW
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