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  • The best romantasy books intertwine epic fantasy quests with profound romantic connections, strong characters and immersive worlds. Here are my top picks.
    The Best Romantasy Books: Spellcasting Meets Spice (And Other Fun Magical Shit)

    The Best Romantasy Books: Spellcasting Meets Spice (And Other Fun Magical Shit)

    By Briar Black|Published On: October 27, 2025|
  • A dark twist on Christmas in July: book recs, festive gloom, and a sneak peek at my upcoming holiday romance, That Boy.
    Christmas in July (But Make It DARK)

    Christmas in July (But Make It DARK)

    By Briar Black|Published On: July 16, 2025|
  • Get ready for Nightshade, the slow-burn romantic suspense of the summer. Here are 7 spoiler-free truths to know before diving into the drama.
    7 Juicy Truths You Need To Know Before Reading Nightshade

    7 Juicy Truths You Need To Know Before Reading Nightshade

    By Briar Black|Published On: June 6, 2025|
  • A brutally honest 2 star review of Phantom by H.D. Carlton. Dark, gothic and gritty, but let down by a flat romance and a love interest with the ick.
    Gothic, Gritty… Icky? My Take on Phantom by H.D. Carlton

    Gothic, Gritty… Icky? My Take on Phantom by H.D. Carlton

    By Briar Black|Published On: May 29, 2025|
  • Bane just won a Silver Medal in the 2025 IPPY Awards. Let’s talk red flags, fake dating, bad boys, and why Michael Bane is now officially award-worthy.
    🥈 Bane Wins Silver for Best Romance at the 2025 IPPY Awards

    🥈 Bane Wins Silver for Best Romance at the 2025 IPPY Awards

    By Briar Black|Published On: May 28, 2025|
  • The Best Cosy Mystery Writers And Their Awesome Book Series

    The Best Cosy Mystery Writers And Their Awesome Book Series

    By Briar Black|Published On: May 21, 2025|
  • Dark, steamy, and trope-filled, The Wraith King serves fae obsession and spice — but stumbles when it comes to pacing and emotional payoff.
    The Wraith King’s Giving Dark Fae Daddy (And A Million Other Tropes)

    The Wraith King’s Giving Dark Fae Daddy (And A Million Other Tropes)

    By Briar Black|Published On: May 14, 2025|
  • A deep dive into emotional cheating books, morally grey men, and why forbidden romance makes for the most compelling love stories in fiction.
    In Defence of Emotional Cheating Books and Love Stories

    In Defence of Emotional Cheating Books and Love Stories

    By Briar Black|Published On: May 13, 2025|
  • Murder at the Fair is a charming, twisty cosy mystery where Lady Eleanor Swift uncovers secrets, scandals, and a killer hiding in plain sight.
    Murder at the Fair: Mischief, Mayhem, Maypole Murder

    Murder at the Fair: Mischief, Mayhem, Maypole Murder

    By Briar Black|Published On: May 9, 2025|
  • It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn - Witty, romantic, and full of sparks—It’s In His Kiss brings Hyacinth Bridgerton’s love story to life with mystery, banter, and slow-burn charm.
    It’s In His Kiss: The Diamond of the Ton Finds Her Match

    It’s In His Kiss: The Diamond of the Ton Finds Her Match

    By Briar Black|Published On: May 7, 2025|
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Would you read this Dark Christmas Romance?

With high spice and the most adorable way of coping with seasonal depression part of what makes them perfect for each other?

❄️ That Boy ❄️ is now available and waiting for you to devour it 🖤🌶️

#DarkRomance #ChristmasRomance #SpicyBooks #RomanceReads #ChristmasReads

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Would you read this Dark Christmas Romance?With high spice and the most adorable way of coping with seasonal depression part of what makes them perfect for each other?❄️ That Boy ❄️ is now available and waiting for you to devour it 🖤🌶️#DarkRomance #ChristmasRomance #SpicyBooks #RomanceReads #ChristmasReads

You saw nothing. I had them the whole time.

#Bookish #BookHaul #Booktok #BookAddict #BookCollection

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You saw nothing. I had them the whole time.#Bookish #BookHaul #Booktok #BookAddict #BookCollection

A twisted Christmas romance about a woman who should know better, a man who isn’t who he says he is (but falls first and hard), and a secret underworld that could destroy the whole estate.

🌶️🔥 Forbidden heat, high spice, epic banter and the kind of chemistry and connection that will wreck you.

Get it on Amazon (it’s also on KU!) the link is in my bio! 🔗

#ChristmasReads #ChristmasRomance #BookGirlies #Bookish #SpicyBookRecs

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A twisted Christmas romance about a woman who should know better, a man who isn’t who he says he is (but falls first and hard), and a secret underworld that could destroy the whole estate.🌶️🔥 Forbidden heat, high spice, epic banter and the kind of chemistry and connection that will wreck you.Get it on Amazon (it’s also on KU!) the link is in my bio! 🔗#ChristmasReads #ChristmasRomance #BookGirlies #Bookish #SpicyBookRecs

Here’s what to get me for Christmas as a dark romance girlie:

🩶Morally Grey
🌶️High Spice
🗡️Enemies to Lovers and Forced Proximity optional (but preferred)

What about you?

#DarkRomance #SpicyBookRecs #Bookstagram #RomanceReads #Bookish

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Here’s what to get me for Christmas as a dark romance girlie:🩶Morally Grey
🌶️High Spice
🗡️Enemies to Lovers and Forced Proximity optional (but preferred)What about you?#DarkRomance #SpicyBookRecs #Bookstagram #RomanceReads #Bookish

If you want a steamy romantic suspense with the lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers tension of Bridget Jones and Mark Darcy, you need to read Bane. It’s got all the angst, but darker, small-town messy, and there’s a murder to solve.

Did I mention that it’s also FREE on Amazon until Friday 🤭💸

Get it while you can!

#BridgetJonesDiary #BridgetJones #MarkDarcy #RomanceReads #RomanticSuspense #BookRecs

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If you want a steamy romantic suspense with the lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers tension of Bridget Jones and Mark Darcy, you need to read Bane. It’s got all the angst, but darker, small-town messy, and there’s a murder to solve.Did I mention that it’s also FREE on Amazon until Friday 🤭💸Get it while you can!#BridgetJonesDiary #BridgetJones #MarkDarcy #RomanceReads #RomanticSuspense #BookRecs

Need a new comfort romance author?

Hi 👋 I write small-town secrets, slow-burn danger, characters making beautifully questionable decisions, and the kind of chemistry that keeps you up far too late.
Oh. And smut. Obviously.

Sorry in advance for wrecking your sleep ✨📚💋

#SpicyBookRecs #RomanticSuspence #RomanceReads #Bookish #BookTok / #Bookstagram

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Need a new comfort romance author?Hi 👋 I write small-town secrets, slow-burn danger, characters making beautifully questionable decisions, and the kind of chemistry that keeps you up far too late.
Oh. And smut. Obviously.Sorry in advance for wrecking your sleep ✨📚💋#SpicyBookRecs #RomanticSuspence #RomanceReads #Bookish #BookTok / #Bookstagram

If you’re totally hooked on Homeland and the doomed, dangerous, sizzling chemistry between Carrie and Brody, we need to be friends.

Also you need to read That Boy. You’ll like it 🌶️🔥🥵

#Homeland #CarrieMathison #NicholasBrody #RomanticSuspense #RomanceReads

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If you’re totally hooked on Homeland and the doomed, dangerous, sizzling chemistry between Carrie and Brody, we need to be friends.Also you need to read That Boy. You’ll like it 🌶️🔥🥵#Homeland #CarrieMathison #NicholasBrody #RomanticSuspense #RomanceReads

Who’s keeping you up at night?

Are you a Shadow Daddy kinda girl, or more in the market for a morally grey wrecking ball? Or are small town guys more your vibe?

I think in a hybrid of all three. But then I never did know how to do anything in moderation 🤣😏

#Bookish #BookStack #ShadowDaddy #MorallyGrey #BookAddict

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Who’s keeping you up at night?Are you a Shadow Daddy kinda girl, or more in the market for a morally grey wrecking ball? Or are small town guys more your vibe?I think in a hybrid of all three. But then I never did know how to do anything in moderation 🤣😏#Bookish #BookStack #ShadowDaddy #MorallyGrey #BookAddict

ARC REVIEW! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This was such a fun read. So many boxes were checked with this book. It’s fun, it’s FUNNY, like laugh-out-loud funny at times. I was so here for the banter.

Monster book? ✅
Slightly campy but in a good way? ✅
Vampire + human couple? ✅
Age gap? ✅ (and for once not creepy and weird because the girl’s a teenager).

We have a fated mates vibe. A lovers turned to enemies, back to lovers plot (If you’ve read Bane you know I swoon for that one!). And an FMC who is absolutely BOSSING her job (again, my catnip).

Really enjoyed this one. It’s the first I’ve read by @lilithstoneromance but I’ll definitely be checking out the rest of the series.

#VampireBooks #AgeGap #RomanecReads #Bookish #Bookstagrammer

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ARC REVIEW! ⭐⭐⭐⭐This was such a fun read. So many boxes were checked with this book. It’s fun, it’s FUNNY, like laugh-out-loud funny at times. I was so here for the banter.Monster book? ✅
Slightly campy but in a good way? ✅
Vampire + human couple? ✅
Age gap? ✅ (and for once not creepy and weird because the girl’s a teenager).We have a fated mates vibe. A lovers turned to enemies, back to lovers plot (If you’ve read Bane you know I swoon for that one!). And an FMC who is absolutely BOSSING her job (again, my catnip).Really enjoyed this one. It’s the first I’ve read by @lilithstoneromance but I’ll definitely be checking out the rest of the series.#VampireBooks #AgeGap #RomanecReads #Bookish #Bookstagrammer
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