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The Bigfoot's Mate by Delaney Rain

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I found Delaney by reading the Sea Monster's mate and this book is just as good. I really love Ramsey and Till and they surprisingly have a sweet romance (and of course the sex was hot). I totally recommend for someone who wants sweet monster romance! 
Found Among Wolves by Magen Cubed

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I fell in love with Magen's work when I read their sapphic Medusa romance but this short work was just as hot and excellent. If you are lover of Teen Wolf, this book is right up your alley.
Whip Me, Beat Me, Make Me Write Hot Sex by Tymber Dalton

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funny hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

I am writing a femdom romance but I had no idea where to start. This book was essential part of my BDSM research and the straight offen blunt style of this book is like getting advice from an older sibling. I highly recommend it.
Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters by Jessica P. Pryde

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challenging informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

I recommend this book to anyone who loves Black romance but also to allies of Black authors and readers. I think my favorite essay was from Beverly Jenkins but I loved how this book touched on authors and experiences across the Black diaspora, sexual, and gender orientations. This book really renewed my faith in my own work as a Black romance author. 
Exodus 20:3 by Freydís Moon

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dark emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


I am avid monster romance reader and writer. And Freydis is a friend but thèla's work has been on my radar for a while and I just got a chance to sit and read it. This is excellent. The writing style is surreal and almost fairytale like and I love how unapologetic Latinx and trans it is. Also the sex is hot af and the Angel Ariel is a throwback to OG biblical angels in the best way. I will recommend this for people who loved Cemetary Boys by Aiden Thomas but was thirsty for something a little more adult.
The Fastest Way To Fall by Denise Williams

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was the perfect balance of fat affirming fitness and romance together. The slow burn nearly killed me but my God it was so worth it. Britta and Wes are so good together and the chemistry was off the chain! I will absolutely be recommending this to all of my friends. 
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Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

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adventurous mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was so unbelievably gay. I know Fanu was probably wrote it this way as anti-homosexuality morality play but honestly if it wasn't for the last 30 minutes of the book, it very well came off as a romance. But atlas, the ending is tragic but comparing this to Bramstroker's Dracula, I have to say it's better. 
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Match with the Demon by Chace Verity

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was truly a unique romance. Harrison and Lazlo are adorable and I really loved them together. Also the sex was pretty hot too.
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Submitting to My Neighbor the Witch by Riley Rose

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emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4.0

This was a hot book, I really love the world building and Elena was super adorable and relatable. The sex was also hot like burning.
My Little Secret by Anna J.

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

3.0

I went into this book thinking that it was going to be a typical Black erotica but no it was Rollercoaster ride that an old school telenovela could be proud of. And Jadya and Midori's relationships with each other and with other people is so damn toxic.  But the sex was hot, I'm not going to lie.