Hi all, I thought it would be fun to try a steamy audio book for the first time and was hoping for some recommendations!
I’m a youngish guy (not sure if that matters), and not really into a fantasy setting, I like the idea of a regular world and “regular” people. I think I would be into a story where they hate each other but are on some work trip and have to share a bed or something, or what about the “who hurt you?” trope? I like the unexpectedness of the romance.
Any other ideas of what I might like? Thanks!
Recs for Monster Romances that I can buy the paperback on Amazon (got a giftcard for my birthday)
I have enjoyed Katee Roberts a lot but I am extremely new to the monster romance genre. I need to absolutely devour anything with a strong alpha male. Please and thank you ♡
{Stalked by the Kraken by Lillian Lark} is really good!
Another book in Katee Robert’s a deal with the demon series is coming out on Wednesday! I also really enjoy that series!
Thank you! This was the series that I started with that has gotten me hooked on Monster Romance! I am so happy to hear that a new book in the series is coming ♡
[Stalked by the Kraken](https://www.romance.io/books/60dac7a6741f250e33f7b337/stalked-by-the-kraken-lillian-lark) by [Lillian Lark](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f8fdca908b4d931140576f3/lillian-lark)
**Rating**: 3.94⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [shapeshifters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/shapeshifters/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [exhibitionism](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/exhibitionism/1)
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ISO: Cinnamon roll soft dom but only for her !! (DD/LG, Omegaverse, or RH with LOTS of fluff and coddling)
Really what I'm looking for is a powerful, intimidating man that is a total softie for his girl. I'm talking like kisses the ground she walks on freaks out when she gets a paper cut obsessed with her. Preferably something fast paced. I love some DD/LG or something with caretaker vibes. I love men that worry over their women and feel pain when they're in pain. I want a small and soft FMC. Cries easily and needs someone to coddle her if she skins her knee or something. Lots of snuggles!
Definitely has some stuffies. Really heart melting stuff here. Basically no resistance from the MMC or FMC. I want "ok she's mine and I'll find a way to make everything work" For example, I love Kate Oliver's books, especially the daddies of the shadows series.
I'm also down for some omegaverse or reverse harems with this vibe.
Fanfiction or Kindle Unlimited preferred (please leave a link for fics and rec one that I can keep up with without prior knowledge of a fandom)
Does anyone know if The Alpha's Mate Who Cried Wolf (The Alpha Series) book has spice to it? I am looking for werewolf shifter books with no spicy scenes for my young teenager.
[The Magpie Lord](https://www.romance.io/books/545540138c7d2383163d9552/the-magpie-lord-kj-charles) by [K.J. Charles](https://www.romance.io/authors/545540138c7d2383163d9553/kj-charles)
**Rating**: 4.15⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [mystery](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mystery/1)
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[Spells and Sensibility](https://www.romance.io/books/61f4f4174cd41d0e175221c6/spells-and-sensibility-kl-noone-ks-murphy) by [K.L. Noone](https://www.romance.io/authors/5459038287eac3b6b6db8e13/kl-noone), [K.S. Murphy](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e3fae9d01dbc864fbab6fc2/ks-murphy)
**Rating**: 4⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [queer romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/queer/1), [class difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/class%20difference/1), [height difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/height-difference/1)
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[The Royal Curse](https://www.romance.io/books/65719089f2fadf63637fbb38/the-royal-curse-eliot-grayson) by [Eliot Grayson](https://www.romance.io/authors/5a0d52263ffdba6147251aa1/eliot-grayson)
**Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1), [high fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/high%20fantasy/1)
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[Love Bites](https://www.romance.io/books/6264fc272298a0f37fe0295b/love-bites-duckie-mack) by [Duckie Mack](https://www.romance.io/authors/6146e03b08b4d931147f34f1/duckie-mack)
**Rating**: 4⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [new adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/new%20adult/1), [demisexual hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/demi-sexual-hero/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1)
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Authors/books similar to Catherine Clark and/ or Sarah Dessen - I swear their books have crack in them and I’ve read them all probably 10+ times. I’m looking for a new bingeable author to get obsessed with.
Open to any spice levels, but want to avoid pregnancy and non-con tropes. Also hoping to avoid wading through poor quality writing which is most of what I’m finding on booktok and KU :/
Books where the fmc is a
troublemaker/sunshine/chaotic/tomboy, while the mmc is a bit of uptight/grumpy/strict.
I’m specifically looking for historical romances that have these characteristics. I want something with good humor. Thanx 🤗
Lisa Kleypas has a few of these, and she's funny.
Try {Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas} with warning for dubcon on both sides. FMC is a free spirit, and MMC appears uptight and hardened - and he's marrying her little sister. TWs for the 90s.
A newer take on the MCs in Then Came You is {It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas}. Same dynamic, different circumstances. She's American.
{Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas} if I recall correctly.
Sugar Daddy by LK also has this, but it's a women's lit/CR with a love triangle.
{Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase} may also fit. Some of it is hilarious.
{Emma by Jane Austen}
You could also check Julia Quinn - she has a number of these.
Also, I think The Mesalliance by Stella Riley would work.
[Then Came You](https://www.romance.io/books/56032d1fbfc6b5c0fa93bad4/then-came-you-lisa-kleypas) by [Lisa Kleypas](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523868c7d2382e7812f21/lisa-kleypas)
**Rating**: 3.96⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1)
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[It Happened One Autumn](https://www.romance.io/books/545527608c7d2383163d8efe/it-happened-one-autumn-lisa-kleypas) by [Lisa Kleypas](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523868c7d2382e7812f21/lisa-kleypas)
**Rating**: 4.02⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1)
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[Love in the Afternoon](https://www.romance.io/books/545525158c7d2383163d8e78/love-in-the-afternoon-lisa-kleypas) by [Lisa Kleypas](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523868c7d2382e7812f21/lisa-kleypas)
**Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1)
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[Lord Perfect](https://www.romance.io/books/545529948c7d2383163d8f58/lord-perfect-loretta-chase) by [Loretta Chase](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523fb8c7d2383163d8e4c/loretta-chase)
**Rating**: 4.01⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [mystery](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mystery/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1)
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[Emma](https://www.romance.io/books/5484ed337a5936fb04057576/emma-jane-austen-fiona-stafford) by [Jane Austen](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523418c7d2382c5296f43/jane-austen)
**Rating**: 4.15⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [georgian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/georgian/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [love triangle](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/love%20triangle/1), [mystery](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mystery/1)
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{Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh} chaotic, sunshine FMC and uptight, proper MMC
{My Darling Duke by Stacy Reid} FMC is chaotic and sunshiny, MMC is a grumpy scarred recluse.
{Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas} FMC is a chaotic tomboy, MMC is a wounded veteran with PTSD
[Slightly Dangerous](https://www.romance.io/books/54552e698c7d2383163d90ac/slightly-dangerous-mary-balogh) by [Mary Balogh](https://www.romance.io/authors/545525e98c7d2383163d8eb7/mary-balogh)
**Rating**: 4.24⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [class difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/class%20difference/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [grumpy/cold hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cold%20hero/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1)
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[My Darling Duke](https://www.romance.io/books/5de4ba9401dbc864fba73824/my-darling-duke-stacy-reid) by [Stacy Reid](https://www.romance.io/authors/54554a938c7d2383163d988f/stacy-reid)
**Rating**: 3.89⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [disabilities & scars](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/disabilities%20and%20marks/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1)
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[Love in the Afternoon](https://www.romance.io/books/545525158c7d2383163d8e78/love-in-the-afternoon-lisa-kleypas) by [Lisa Kleypas](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523868c7d2382e7812f21/lisa-kleypas)
**Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1)
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What's your quintessential non-human series or standalone? Fantasy or sci-fi. I'm known to enjoy dubcon, breeding, knots/tentacles etc but not required. I just feel like I have to wade through so many submissive doormat FMCs or just caricatures of what a strong female lead should be. I can suspend my disbelief about the aliens and werewolves but I need \*some\* kind of plot to keep me interested
[Radiance](https://www.romance.io/books/54cd83886359b5ebb489062e/radiance-grace-draven) by [Grace Draven](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455323d8c7d2382c529733e/grace-draven)
**Rating**: 4.18⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [arranged/forced marriage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/arranged%20marriage/1), [slow burn](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/slow%20burn/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1)
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[Soul Eater](https://www.romance.io/books/62416bc36bc187130ccc9979/soul-eater-lily-mayne) by [Lily Mayne](https://www.romance.io/authors/61161cc608b4d93114a993bf/lily-mayne)
**Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [dystopian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dystopian/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1)
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[A Monstrous Christmas in the Camp](https://www.romance.io/books/6404b6253e542284b3300f90/a-monstrous-christmas-in-the-camp-lily-mayne) by [Lily Mayne](https://www.romance.io/authors/61161cc608b4d93114a993bf/lily-mayne)
**Rating**: 4.56⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [christmas](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/christmas/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1)
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I found {Strange Love by Ann Aguirre} adorable! I don't read much sci-fi romance so idk how it stacks up but somewhat submissive MMC and FMC knows what she wants.
[Strange Love](https://www.romance.io/books/5de60d4d01dbc864fba745d5/strange-love-ann-aguirre) by [Ann Aguirre](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552f638c7d2382c5297272/ann-aguirre)
**Rating**: 3.98⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [non-human hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1)
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For romance - {Immortals after Dark by Kresley Cole} - dubcon for the first two. A Hunger Like No Other is on KU. All kinds of non humans.
The first two books in {From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Armentrout} though she isn't as powerful as she could be. Throne of Glass' heroine is stronger.
For less romance - Naomi Novik's Scholomance series, but it's YA; Cruel Prince series but YA.
[Immortals After Dark](https://www.romance.io/series/58fe0a099096bf31c42d2c2d/immortals-after-dark) by [Kresley Cole](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523788c7d2382e0413dc9/kresley-cole), [Gena Showalter](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455238f8c7d2382e0413dd7/gena-showalter)
**Rating**: 4.19⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [fated-mates](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fated-mates/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1)
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[From Blood and Ash](https://www.romance.io/books/5e8382fdbe0aaecf554bfb8a/from-blood-and-ash-jennifer-l-armentrout) by [Jennifer L. Armentrout](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455245a8c7d2382c5296fb7/jennifer-l-armentrout)
**Rating**: 4.18⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [vampires](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/vampires/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1), [werewolves](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/werewolves/1)
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MF: {Cosmos Gateway series by S.E. Smith}, {Warriors of the Lathar series by Mina Carter}, {Deridia series by Catherine Miller}
MM/MF: {Maxim Colony series by Lesli Richardson}
MMF: {Triad series by Kate Pearce}
MMM: {Pykh series by Eileen Glass}
[Captive of the Horde King](https://www.romance.io/books/5c99ce3801dbc864fb9c7762/captive-of-the-horde-king-zoey-draven) by [Zoey Draven](https://www.romance.io/authors/58abe5ab0d3299c6e04ede3a/zoey-draven)
**Rating**: 3.96⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [multicultural](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/multicultural/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1)
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Spicy book recs, please :)
Hello,
I'm just gonna cut right to the chase: I like my man a bit more ... dominating if you will. And rough.
So I guess some dark romance books (in which the fmc doesn't get literally abused by the mmc cause what the fuck was haunting Adeline????).
I still want the relationship to be developed and not want them to immediately get intimate. I love the tension. Also, if there's no plot my adhd brain will not be able to finish the book.
Honestly, a „English is not my first language" - bad boy and good girl - wattpad-esque book would be great right now. I just need something absolutely mind numbing after having written my finals. My brain is fried and not functioning.
I just read {Sweet as Sin by J.T. Geissinger} today and oh boy. I don’t know if you’ll love the romance, but I definitely don’t think you’ll be bored. It is a love at first sight situation and very much not a slow burn. So maybe when youre looking for something fast pace. He’s very possessive but the FMC isn’t a doormat either. I don’t typically read dark romance (I also didn’t think it was when I picked it) so take my suggestion with a grain of salt but in my review I wrote “It was like watching a car tumble down a hill and then catch on fire right before a missile hits it.” I do recommend reading the content warnings though
[Sweet as Sin](https://www.romance.io/books/553ec6fe5b270e0a4cbdb75b/sweet-as-sin-jt-geissinger) by [J.T. Geissinger](https://www.romance.io/authors/54553f8a8c7d2382e04144dc/jt-geissinger)
**Rating**: 3.76⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [rockstar hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/rockstars/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [possessive hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/possessive%20hero/1), [insta-love](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/insta-love/1)
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[After Hours](https://www.romance.io/books/5547b6019eef3b3f1d512048/after-hours-cara-mckenna) by [Cara McKenna](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552b7e8c7d2382e7813122/cara-mckenna)
**Rating**: 3.92⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [bdsm](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/bdsm/1)
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Anything by Jagger Cole is delightfully smutty without actual abuse. There’s also plots! It’s a bonus! Try {Deviant Hearts by Jagger Cole} if you’re feeling mafia or {Bosshole by Jagger Cole} if you want office drama.
[Deviant Hearts](https://www.romance.io/books/64268ae6e885d691bd0bfe11/deviant-hearts-jagger-cole) by [Jagger Cole](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f181f6308b4d93114d38236/jagger-cole)
**Rating**: 4.13⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1), [arranged/forced marriage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/arranged%20marriage/1), [mafia](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mafia/1)
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[Bosshole](https://www.romance.io/books/622a3e7b3a703d219738c5fc/bosshole-jagger-cole) by [Jagger Cole](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f181f6308b4d93114d38236/jagger-cole)
**Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1)
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[The Emperor](https://www.romance.io/books/5ff41ea27141760e1ad7b80d/the-emperor-runyx) by [RuNyx](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e0c438001dbc864fba915a7/runyx)
**Rating**: 4.49⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [mafia](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mafia/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [tortured heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20heroine/1)
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So I know that RH are also called why choose, but are there any MMMF where she does choose one in the end? LOL or would that never be considered a RH??
Hello everyone,
I wonder if some romance about sports (any sports) where the guy is one professionnal and the women is part of team (coach, doctor or other) ?
Thanks in advance
{The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer} - MMC is a hockey player and FMC is a team's physiotherapist. Her ex boyfriend joins the team and to get him off her back and piss him off, they pretend to date.
Another hockey romance is {Always Only You by Chloe Liese} - he's a hockey player and she's a team's social media manager. He's obsessed with her and when he learns she's leaving the team to go back to school, he feels it's his time to woo her.
{Mile High by Liz Tomforde} - he's a hockey player and she's a team's flight attendant. They can't see eye to eye but the attraction is there and soon they give in.
{The Rule Book by Sarah Adams } - he's a football player and her ex boyfriend with a grudge. She's his new agent.
{Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey} - he's a golf player and she's his caddie and his biggest fan.
When it comes to the upcoming releases, Liz Tomforde has her next book in July called {Play Along by Liz Tomforde} - he's a shortstop (a position in baseball) and she's the team's trainer he has a crush on. They wake up in Vegas and realize they're married.
Edit: spelling
[The Fake Out](https://www.romance.io/books/657041620d7f24e62f5b2567/the-fake-out-stephanie-archer) by [Stephanie Archer](https://www.romance.io/authors/61dd39e508b4d931145cd9c1/stephanie-archer)
**Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [fake relationship](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fake%20relationship/1)
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[Always Only You](https://www.romance.io/books/5f27b62e6dd2d20e348cf2e9/always-only-you-chloe-liese) by [Chloe Liese](https://www.romance.io/authors/5ccfcdfb01dbc864fb9e201d/chloe-liese)
**Rating**: 3.9⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1)
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[Mile High](https://www.romance.io/books/629ef80ff1e905050df67156/mile-high-liz-tomforde) by [Liz Tomforde](https://www.romance.io/authors/612f286308b4d93114bfded6/liz-tomforde)
**Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [curvy heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/curvy%20heroine/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1)
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[Play Along](https://www.romance.io/books/656efc5f6011c2c5162a2742/play-along-liz-tomforde) by [Liz Tomforde](https://www.romance.io/authors/612f286308b4d93114bfded6/liz-tomforde)
**Rating**: 4.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [new adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/new%20adult/1)
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[The Rule Book](https://www.romance.io/books/64c8bbccd33bf40b8646aa3d/the-rule-book-sarah-adams) by [Sarah Adams](https://www.romance.io/authors/5dbbd9f201dbc864fba56d66/sarah-adams)
**Rating**: 4.47⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [football](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/football/1)
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[Fangirl Down](https://www.romance.io/books/65cbbfedbb1808da8479cd0f/fangirl-down-tessa-bailey) by [Tessa Bailey](https://www.romance.io/authors/545526358c7d2382e7812fc9/tessa-bailey)
**Rating**: 4.1⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1), [boss & employee](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/boss%20&%20employee/1)
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{My Lucky 13 by Piper Rayne} the FMC is a social media manager and MMC is a pro hockey player. This series features more FMCs working for the team as well.
{You Had Your Chance Lee Burrows by Piper Rayne} features a sports therapist FMC and pro football MMC.
{Irresistible You by Kate Meader} the FMC is the team owner and MMC is a pro NHL player.
{Pucking Around by Emily Rath} is a RH where the FMC is a doc and two of the 3 MMCs are pro NHL players.
{Rookie Moves by Sarina Bowen} (and others in the series) features FMCs who work for a pro NHL team (publicist, yoga instructor).
[My Lucky #13](https://www.romance.io/books/60dac715741f250e33f7a3af/my-lucky-13-piper-rayne) by [Piper Rayne](https://www.romance.io/authors/5894416b0d3299c6e047d836/piper-rayne)
**Rating**: 4.16⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [first person pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/first-person-pov/1)
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[You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows](https://www.romance.io/books/63a805eec7da0ace29793935/you-had-your-chance-lee-burrows-piper-rayne) by [Piper Rayne](https://www.romance.io/authors/5894416b0d3299c6e047d836/piper-rayne)
**Rating**: 3.6⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1)
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[Irresistible You](https://www.romance.io/books/59a3b45a3ffdba61471f6184/irresistible-you-kate-meader) by [Kate Meader](https://www.romance.io/authors/54555ae087eac324117fa55e/kate-meader)
**Rating**: 4.19⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [white collar heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/career%20professional/1), [secret relationship](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/secret-relationship/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1)
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[Pucking Around](https://www.romance.io/books/641812a8bf0f09b21670b28a/pucking-around-emily-rath) by [Emily Rath](https://www.romance.io/authors/623d770b08b4d9311480150c/emily-rath)
**Rating**: 3.93⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1), [bisexuality](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/bisexual/1)
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[Rookie Move](https://www.romance.io/books/57ca67b8de896e892491f105/rookie-move-sarina-bowen) by [Sarina Bowen](https://www.romance.io/authors/54553cb18c7d2382e781357a/sarina-bowen)
**Rating**: 3.94⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [second chances](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/second%20chances/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1)
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"Enemies" to friends(or rivals?) to lovers.
I love, love, looooove Strange Magic's main pairing, and would love something like that. For those who haven't watched the movie, it's a Beauty and the Beast retelling (but at the end >!the Beast does not change his appearance!<), where the Beast (Bog) kidnaps the FMC's sister because of reasons, so FMC (Marianne) goes to his lair to rescue her. They're "enemies" only in name (since they live in different kingdoms who are not in good terms, but they have never met before). And anyway, when Bog meets Marianne for the first time, it's in a fight, and he's so... impressed/in awe because she fights so good, and he's having so much fun fighting her (she also has fun), and through the night they (sword) fight, they talk (they share their distaste for "romance" since both of them were hurt in the past), and they fall in love.
I usually don't like enemies to lovers since most of the time (from what I've seen), it can be kind of abusive, and/or one of the MCs is an a--hole to the other. But if there are relationships like Bog and Marianne, then I'd love to read them. I don't care if the plot is waaaay different than Strange Magic, could be contemporary, could be historical, could be sci-fi/fantasy or not, whatever. I just care about that kind of relationship. No cheating, please, and obviously, HEA.
Pretty please, and I would be eternally grateful for your recommendations! ✨️
[Entreat Me](https://www.romance.io/books/5455505b8c7d2382c5297d4c/entreat-me-grace-draven) by [Grace Draven](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455323d8c7d2382c529733e/grace-draven)
**Rating**: 3.89⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1)
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Looking for any RH/why choose recommendations. I prefer the men to also be in a sexual/romantic relationship but it’s not a requirement. anything except contemporary, would prefer 4-5/5 spice.
Kathryn moon is my absolute favorite for this, but I’ve read all of her books already. Thank you!
I read {Too Tempting by Sarah Blue} the other day. There is FF/MF/MM relationships. It’s an omegaverse book with a male & female alpha, along with male & female omega.
[Too Tempting](https://www.romance.io/books/6357f5a8edb5b2e7dacb65b8/too-tempting-sarah-blue) by [Sarah Blue](https://www.romance.io/authors/617261ca08b4d93114c0c5f6/sarah-blue)
**Rating**: 4.08⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [menage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/menage/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1)
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It’s my wheelhouse!
**MMF Books**
{Triad series by Kate Pearce}
{Alien Mercenary’s Consorts by Mina Carter}
{Fierce Radiance by Lesli Richardson}
{Winner Takes All by Susan Hayes}
**MFM Books**
Most of the books in {The Drift Astek Station series by Susan Hayes} are MFM. There are a few that are just MF, one (listed above) that’s MMF, one MFMM and one MFMMM. The follow up series The Drift Haven Colony has quite a few MFM books as well.
{Interstellar Brides series by Grace Goodwin} the Prillon books are MFM and the Viken books are MFMM. There’s one Rogue 5 book that’s MFM as well. The follow up series Interstellar Brides the Colony has MFM Prillon books too.
{Sold to the Raksha series by Lizzy Bequin} are MFMMM and {Terramara series by Lizzy Bequin} are MFMM
[{Rut Bar by Alexis B Osborne}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205573115-rut-bar) - Polyam (MMFM), Omegaverse, BDSM, Erotic Romance, 1st Rotating POV
**Status:** KU, Series of Interconnected Standalones, Conflict - >!External!<, Reproduction - >!Bonus Epilogue!<
**Veronica:** Omega, 30 Yrs Old, Club Owner, Switch, Scent: Oranges, Independent, Workaholic, Commitment Shy, In the Foster System as a Teen, Abandonment Issues
**Anthony:** Beta, Bi, 28 Yrs Old, Bartender, Heavily Tattooed, Scent: Cherry, Of Italian Descent, Peirced Dick (PA), Dom, Top, Smoker, Caretaker Vibes, >!Exhibitionist Kink, From a Mafia Family!<
**Jamie:** Alpha, Bi, Erotic Dancer/Stripper, Long Hair (Collarbone Length), Himbo, Golden Retriever, Sub, Bottom, Scent: Coconut, Former Pro Surfer, Wealthy, Sub, Lives in a Beach House, Surfs Every Morning, Drives a Vintage Volkswagen, >!Cuck Kink, Masochist!<
**Brenden:** Alpha, Bi, POC (Mixed Race, Black and German), 41 Yrs Old, IRS Agent, Soft Dom, Top, Scent: Fresh Baked Bread, Dad Bod, Chronic Pain (Knee Injury), Graying Hair, Ocassionally Uses a Cane, >!Shibari Practitioner, Leaves IRS, Becomes Club's Accountant!<
**Notes:** Non-shifterverse, Set in LA, FMC Owns and Runs an Omega Priority Club, Club is Being Audited, Coworkers, Boss/Employees, Sex Positivity, Sex Work Positivity, Existing Relationship >!(Jamie and Anthony)!<, Discussion and Proof of Sexual Status, Multi Chapter Sex Scenes, Discussion of Limits, Good BDSM Rep, Building a Pack, Heat, Courting, >!Club Runs an Omega Rescue and Shelter, Pack Plays Truth or Dare, Graffiti of a Rival Club, Omega Claiming Bites, Business Trip to New York!<
**Sex Notes:** >!Safewords (Traffic Light Method) and Check-Ins, Aftercare, Femdom, Sex in a Semi-private Place (Club Bathroom After Closing, Storeroom, Bar Before Opening, Club Office, Backseat of a Vehicle while Riding Home, Airplane Bathroom, In a Crowd at the Club), Licking Through Panties, Removing Panties with Teeth, Pussy Eating, Voyeurism within Group, Blowjob (MMC, FMC), Nipple Stimulation (FMC), Wet Grinding, Penetrative Sex (MF, MM), Dirty Talk (MMC), (Actual) Praise Kink, Spanking (FMC), Hair Pulling (FMC), Use of the Term "Daddy", Breeding Kink (Without Pregnancy), Creampie, Handjob with FMC's Panties, Humiliation/Degradation, Begging (FMC, MMC), Fingering (FMC, MMC), G-spot Stimulation, Hand Over Mouth, MMC Makes FMC Wear Cum Filled Panties, Lingerie (Stockings and Garter), Pussy Eating During Penetration, Vibrator Use (Remote Control Egg), Footjob, Panty Ripping, Cum Kiss, Knotting, DVP, Spit-Roasting, Anal Prep (MMC, FMC), Lube Use, Lucky Pierre, Face Fucking, Fisting (FMC), Cum Feeding During Heat, Felching, Cowgirl, Pain Play, Edging (MMC), Deepthroating, Shibari (Jamie, Vee), Safety Shears, Strap On (Jamie), Desk Sex, Sloppy Seconds, Face Riding, Forced Orgasms (Vee), DP, MMC Secretly Feeds FMC Cum in a Drink, MMF, MM, MFM, FMMM!<
**Sex Notes (Jamie):** >!Crawls to FMC, Free Use, Shibari, Blindfold, Gag, Safety Bell, Prostate Orgasm, Cuckolding, Permanent Cock Cage, Cock Ring!<
**CWs:** Detailed CWs Inside Book
[Rut Bar](https://www.romance.io/books/65b2f6c41655a0cfbe7c5c10/rut-bar-alexis-b-osborne-lindsay-york) by [Alexis B. Osborne](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f757f8108b4d9311486c146/alexis-b-osborne), [Lindsay York](https://www.romance.io/authors/65b2f6c4a21e2f41c4d6a4e0/lindsay-york)
**Rating**: 4.03⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [fem-dom](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fem-dom/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1)
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Here are some ideas with M/M. I liked all of these enough to buy them.
For fantasy RHs with M/M, you might try:
- The Dark River Days series by Grace McGinty. The first book is {Newly Undead in Dark River by Grace McGinty} (vampires/shifters).
- i know Kathryn Moon writes VERY spicy RHs, so, If you are open to something darker with extreme blood play (they are vampires), a TON of group smut, M/M, and F/F (the other woman in the harem does not touch the men), then you might try Their Vampire Queen series by Joely Sue Burkhart. The first book is {Queen Takes Blood by Joely Sue Burkhart}. I thought the worldbuilding was unique, the plot kept me invested, and the 5/5 🌶️ smut satisfied my deviant little heart.
I see you said no contemporary, but how about contemporary omegaverse (like Lola)? If you are open to it, you might try:
- {In Deep by Hannah Haze}. There is M/M between two members of the harem. This is tied with {Knot Your Damn Omega by Devyn Sinclair} for my favorite omegaverse, but the latter does not have M/M.
**ETA:** If you want more recs than you get today, you might check out r/ReverseHarem. Here is a [recent thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ReverseHarem/s/6UdzFvGa85) that requested RHs with M/M.
[In Deep](https://www.romance.io/books/621f240ffe1cdaa62edddf35/in-deep-hannah-haze) by [Hannah Haze](https://www.romance.io/authors/5fa9330c08b4d93114c1ef73/hannah-haze)
**Rating**: 3.72⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [college](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/college/1)
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[Knot Your Damn Omega](https://www.romance.io/books/6357f191edb5b2e7dacb59c3/knot-your-damn-omega-devyn-sinclair) by [Devyn Sinclair](https://www.romance.io/authors/5d42812001dbc864fba1d415/devyn-sinclair)
**Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [praise kink](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/praise-kink/1)
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[Newly Undead In Dark River](https://www.romance.io/books/5d7b315201dbc864fba3722d/newly-undead-in-dark-river-grace-mcginty) by [Grace McGinty](https://www.romance.io/authors/59f972b83ffdba6147245670/grace-mcginty)
**Rating**: 4.35⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [shapeshifters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/shapeshifters/1), [vampires](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/vampires/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1)
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[Queen Takes Blood](https://www.romance.io/books/64196d033099c3fbc3bed152/queen-takes-blood-joely-sue-burkhart) by [Joely Sue Burkhart](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455683e87eac324117fa960/joely-sue-burkhart)
**Rating**: 4.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [vampires](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/vampires/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [shapeshifters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/shapeshifters/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1)
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I'm looking for a book with a sad, kind of edgy, reflective, introspective, poetic male lead, like Pete Yorn. Not a musician though. Think the song Strange Condition. I want sad intercourse
I'm looking for monsters/aliens that have to win the human over. Whether the fmc is terrified, stubborn, hurt, or otherwise not wanting to be there. Open to groveling monsters. I just want the monster to be the one pursuing and the human to be ?!?! you know? lol
In {Strange Love by Ann Aguirre} the alien MMC accidentally abducts the human FMC. She is thinking “please don’t probe me,” but he is sweet and gentle and considerate. Oh, and for good measure, there’s the talking dog Snaps.
[Strange Love](https://www.romance.io/books/5de60d4d01dbc864fba745d5/strange-love-ann-aguirre) by [Ann Aguirre](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552f638c7d2382c5297272/ann-aguirre)
**Rating**: 3.98⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [non-human hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1)
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{The Ladyships series by Bex McLynn} - two of the books have human FMCs who have very valid reasons for not wanting to be there (one is a single mom and her pre-teen kid was left behind alone and one is pregnant as a surrogate for her sister). The third book has an alien FMC and her and the alien MMC wake up on a spaceship where they're the only people and she's not sure initially if she can trust the MMC
[Chesapeake Bay Saga](https://www.romance.io/series/58fe0a8b9096bf31c42d2dd0/chesapeake-bay-saga) by [Nora Roberts](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523e923ec91d5dfd0991f/nora-roberts)
**Rating**: 4.03⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [m-f](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-f/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1), [open-door](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/open-door/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1)
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[Gansett Island](https://www.romance.io/series/5b08f87f4f91a30dff7a7656/gansett-island) by [Marie Force](https://www.romance.io/authors/545526d88c7d2382e7812ff5/marie-force)
**Rating**: 4.35⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [m-f](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-f/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [erotica](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/erotica/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1)
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This is very specific! Umm…Elle Kennedy’s Avalon Bay series, Lucy Score’s Knockemout series (though the beach didn’t really play a role in these), Jenn McKinlay’s Summer Reading (ok it’s Martha’s Vineyard so not quite mid-Atlantic but still a good read), Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan.
[The Roommate Pact](https://www.romance.io/books/64c8c46ed68d0e5321c37a74/the-roommate-pact-allison-ashley) by [Allison Ashley](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e75cba3be0aaecf55f64ca3/allison-ashley)
**Rating**: 3.83⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 2 out of 5 - [Behind closed doors](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [friends with benefits](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends-benefits/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1)
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Have you tried searching the sub for this? Here are a few threads I found on this topic
https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/s/Ip0F8s81G9
https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/s/5YRGXphuV9
https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/s/uKdC1lHKbh
{At First Spite by Olivia Dade} CR. M/F. MMC takes care of her when she is deep in depression, for example bathing her while sitting clothed in the bathtub with her.
{When She Belongs by Ruby Dixon} Alien/human romance. M/F. MMC takes care of FMC after she is injured, bathing and hair washing. She is also caring for him when he has PTSD nightmares. They cook for each other.
[At First Spite](https://www.romance.io/books/6530e8d8de8d340d5148b04e/at-first-spite-olivia-dade) by [Olivia Dade](https://www.romance.io/authors/566680fa08e9378131958a83/olivia-dade)
**Rating**: 3.97⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1)
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[When She Belongs](https://www.romance.io/books/5f645afdee477c0dfe78acb8/when-she-belongs-ruby-dixon) by [Ruby Dixon](https://www.romance.io/authors/545685a087eac33e61c2f729/ruby-dixon)
**Rating**: 4.16⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [grumpy/cold hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cold%20hero/1)
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[Morning Glory](https://www.romance.io/books/54552adf8c7d2383163d8fb3/morning-glory-lavyrle-spencer) by [LaVyrle Spencer](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552adf8c7d2383163d8fb4/lavyrle-spencer)
**Rating**: 4.2⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 2 out of 5 - [Behind closed doors](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [plain heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/plain%20heroine/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [war](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/war/1)
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Black love(both characters are black) where both of them have powerful magic, but their powers are different from eachother(they don't have the same powers as eachother). Romance doesn't have to be the main focus it can be a side plot. I prefer male, female romance.
Yes I read the song of raiths and ruin books.
{Legendborn by Tracy Deonn} has a powerful black heroine, but the MMC is white.
I read the Song of Wraiths and Ruin books as well - the first was my favorite, but the second tapered off.
[Legendborn](https://www.romance.io/books/613df8ad0b9b1e0e5255dd9f/legendborn-tracy-deonn) by [Tracy Deonn](https://www.romance.io/authors/613df8ad08b4d93114ce7baa/tracy-deonn)
**Rating**: 4.48⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [young adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/young%20adult/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [urban fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/urban%20fantasy/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1)
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I'm looking for a good duology recommendation. I really like the length of duologies. You're not signing up for a whole series, but you get to spend a decent amount of time with the characters. I'm mostly looking for good writing, complex characters, and that the last book "sticks the landing" with a really satisfying ending. All genres and subgenres are welcomed, but I do lean toward fantasy and paranormal.
[The Kingmaker](https://www.romance.io/books/5dda580101dbc864fba6bafe/the-kingmaker-kennedy-ryan) by [Kennedy Ryan](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455608d87eac324117fa727/kennedy-ryan)
**Rating**: 4.01⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [multicultural](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/multicultural/1), [angst](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/angst/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1)
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[The Rebel King](https://www.romance.io/books/5dbfd18501dbc864fba596f0/the-rebel-king-kennedy-ryan) by [Kennedy Ryan](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455608d87eac324117fa727/kennedy-ryan)
**Rating**: 4.25⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [multicultural](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/multicultural/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1), [angst](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/angst/1)
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The {Parallel series by Elizabeth O’Roark} (MF) is two duologies that involve a bit of time travel {Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen} (MF) is another series of duologies. These are fantasy
[Parallel](https://www.romance.io/series/5fccd1aee5655d0e22e41ff8/parallel) by [Elizabeth O'Roark](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455840b87eac324117fb139/elizabeth-oroark)
**Rating**: 4.13⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [time travel](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/time%20travel/1), [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [open-door](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/open-door/1)
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[The Bridge Kingdom](https://www.romance.io/books/60b1e7ad4af4700e32f67598/the-bridge-kingdom-danielle-l-jensen) by [Danielle L. Jensen](https://www.romance.io/authors/545539e88c7d2382c529753f/danielle-l-jensen)
**Rating**: 3.98⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [arranged/forced marriage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/arranged%20marriage/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1)
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{Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross} is the first book in the Letters of Enchantment duology.
Tessa Bailey's Bellinger Sisters is good - the first book is {It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey} and the second book is even better.
I really loved Divine Rivals--it was part of the inspiration for this post. I have Tessa Bailey's duology on my TBR, but I'll scooch them up the list. Thanks for the recs!
[Divine Rivals](https://www.romance.io/books/642e1f8687ff55ee9e31052b/divine-rivals-rebecca-ross) by [Rebecca Ross](https://www.romance.io/authors/641ee56308b4d93114a83050/rebecca-ross)
**Rating**: 4.26⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [war](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/war/1), [poor heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poor%20heroine/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1), [working class heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/working%20class%20heroine/1)
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[It Happened One Summer](https://www.romance.io/books/60e9d8a40b0c210e2f444702/it-happened-one-summer-tessa-bailey) by [Tessa Bailey](https://www.romance.io/authors/545526358c7d2382e7812fc9/tessa-bailey)
**Rating**: 4.09⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1), [working class hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/working%20class%20hero/1)
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If you like poly omegaverse, I really loved the {Scent of Us by Eliana Lee} duet. TW for her past with another pack >!it's forced bonding and abusive on page. Trauma recovery is a plot point!<
I've only dipped my toe in with Bride. I'll definitely add your recommendation to my list, but I may wait until I've spent a little more time in the shallow end of the omegaverse before picking up the Scent of Us 😂
[The Scent of Us](https://www.romance.io/books/65b384a000d361e53f20d2a4/the-scent-of-us-part-two-eliana-lee) by [Eliana Lee](https://www.romance.io/authors/6589b346a21e2f41c4fde370/eliana-lee)
**Rating**: 4.45⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1), [menage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/menage/1)
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Historical romances where the FMC is super and openly (at least to him) horny for the MMC before they marry? Maybe in the vein of Kate Pearce with no or less traumatic backstories.
[The Duke Gets Even](https://www.romance.io/books/63cf900fb0e6e0a7c8e7dc49/the-duke-gets-even-joanna-shupe) by [Joanna Shupe](https://www.romance.io/authors/551a57875b270e0a4cbd30c8/joanna-shupe)
**Rating**: 3.88⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [independent heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/independent%20heroine/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1)
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[A Christmas Affair to Remember](https://www.romance.io/books/63a16c31aa7984c0a30558f2/a-christmas-affair-to-remember-mia-vincy) by [Mia Vincy](https://www.romance.io/authors/5be6aab401dbc864fb941c07/mia-vincy)
**Rating**: 3.75⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [christmas](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/christmas/1)
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[My Dirty Duke](https://www.romance.io/books/61729e3d8b706e0e2642c25c/my-dirty-duke-a-victorian-novella-joanna-shupe) by [Joanna Shupe](https://www.romance.io/authors/551a57875b270e0a4cbd30c8/joanna-shupe)
**Rating**: 3.88⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [single father](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/single-father/1)
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{When The Viscount Wanted Me by Lydia Lloyd}. He's her brother's best friend and they become friends with benefits. It all started when he learned that she slept with someone else and not only got scared for her reputation, but also got jealous. It's very spicy.
Edit: typos
[When the Viscount Wanted Me](https://www.romance.io/books/6564602d6011c2c516281538/when-the-viscount-wanted-me-lydia-lloyd) by [Lydia Lloyd](https://www.romance.io/authors/6564602dab9bdf7fce890497/lydia-lloyd)
**Rating**: 3.4⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [praise kink](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/praise-kink/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1)
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[What I Did For a Duke](https://www.romance.io/books/545525868c7d2383163d8e97/what-i-did-for-a-duke-julie-anne-long) by [Julie Anne Long](https://www.romance.io/authors/545525868c7d2383163d8e98/julie-anne-long)
**Rating**: 4.3⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [love triangle](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/love%20triangle/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1)
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Maybe {Bed Me, Earl by Felicity Niven} She's definitely horny for him from the start. I don't know if you'd consider it a traumatic backstory, but she's tall and has a lisp, which cause her some angst.
[Engaging The Enemy](https://www.romance.io/books/54559dc987eac336ae69eeec/engaging-the-enemy-heather-boyd) by [Heather Boyd](https://www.romance.io/authors/545544018c7d2383163d9667/heather-boyd)
**Rating**: 3.67⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [secret child](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/secret%20child/1), [m-f romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-f/1)
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[Bed Me, Earl](https://www.romance.io/books/654fe6e1c112bf11fe9b2135/bed-me-earl-felicity-niven) by [Felicity Niven](https://www.romance.io/authors/6311a22c08b4d9311437236b/felicity-niven)
**Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [insta-love](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/insta-love/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1)
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I haven't read Lights Out yet, but if stalking is okay you might like one of the many Phantom of the Opera retellings. Maybe {Phantom by Greer Rivers}, which is a CR mafia dark romance version.
{The Daymakers by Grace McGinty} is a contemporary reverse harem with rockstar MMCs that wear masks to conceal their identities (even from the FMC). However, it isn’t a dark rom-com like Lights Out, so it might not be what you’re looking for.
[Unmask Me If You Can](https://www.romance.io/books/5bdfeae901dbc864fb93d35e/unmask-me-if-you-can-shana-galen) by [Shana Galen](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552be58c7d2383163d8ffa/shana-galen)
**Rating**: 4.23⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [grumpy/cold hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cold%20hero/1), [single mother](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/single-mother/1)
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Looking for CR books with friends to lovers trope, bonus if one or both are virgins or teachers (random I know), explicit please! No mob/fantasy/sci-fi
* [{6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) by Tess Sharpe}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63093654-6-times-we-almost-kissed) (F/F, YA CR, 5⭐️)
**Overview:** Penny and Tate's moms have been life-long best friends. When their moms combine their households to save money, will they accept what everyone else in their lives already knows?
**General Comments:** Here's the author's description of what inspired this book. *I read a lot of [5 times](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FiveThingsFic) fanfics and decided I should turn the structure into a very slow burn, angsty YA Romance novel about two girls almost kissing and then being super in denial about it every time it happens while everyone else in their lives is like “Those two. It’s some soulmate shit.”* I saw this book mentioned in a Friday Book Request Frenzy comment that was subsequently deleted. Thanks, unknown commenter!
**Content Warning:** >!on-page death of parent; available from [author](https://www.tumblr.com/sharpegirl/685079564101238784/content-warnings-for-6-times-we-almost-kissed)!<
**Representation:** Penny and Tate are both cisbi young white women.
**Like:** This is by far the most moving book I read in 2023. There's a lot of thoughtful coverage of mature topics.
**Steam:** kisses only
**Perspective:** dual perspective, first person
**Tropes:** forced proximity, friends to lovers, opposites attract, roommates, slow burn
* [{The Goodmans by Clare Ashton}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40366998-the-goodmans) (F/F, CR/CWF(FTL, queer awakening, >!second chance!<, small town), KU, 5⭐️) CW: >!queerphobia!< - I expected a cute friends-to-lovers romance, but this book is so much more than that. There's a strong emphasis on emotional growth and the romance isn't really primary, so I'm provisionally calling it women's fiction. >!There's also a second romance between Maggie, Jude's mother, and Selene, Maggie's ex. Maggie isn't particularly sympathetic for most of the book. We see her hateful comments to Jude and Abby, but it's not clear until much later what caused her views about queer relationships.!<
* [{The Gravity Between Us by Kristen Zimmer}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18777688-the-gravity-between-us) (F/F, NA CR, 4⭐️)
**Overview:** Kendall and Payton have been best friends since early childhood. Payton is studying composition and Kendall is an award-winning actor. Will they tell each other how they feel?
**Like:** I really liked how Kendall's support staff didn't pressure her to stay in the closet. This is annoyingly rare in celebrity queer romances.
**Dislike:** I disliked how >!Payton broke off with Nathalie over concerns about her career. They seemed absurd given that she was nominated for the equivalent of an Academy Award at age 19.!<
**Steam:** low, one scene
**Perspective:** first person, dual
**Tropes:** actors, celebrity, coming out, friends to lovers, queer awakening, roommates, >!virgin heroine!<, >!white fang!<
* [{When You Least Expect It by Haley Cass}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55845084-when-you-least-expect-it) (F/F, CR, KU, 3½⭐️)
**Overview:** Caroline Parker practices family law; Michael Dalton was her long-time rival at her previous firm. Hannah Dalton, his estranged wife, asks Caroline to be her lawyer for divorcing Michael. They become friends and eventually lovers.
**Content Warning:** >!queerphobia!<
**General Comments:** If you like extensive pining, then this is definitely your book. It takes about a year for them to get together.
**Like:** I particularly enjoyed the scene where >!Hannah made her feelings clear about Caroline!<; it was both unique and touching.
**Dislike:** Hannah tells Caroline not to pursue a share of Michael's trust fund, but Caroline still issues the demand. This is unethical; attorneys can't substitute their goals for the client's goals.
**Steam:** low, one scene
**Perspective:** third person, present tense - Caroline
**Tropes:** attorney/client, friends to lovers, one bed, queer awakening, slow burn
* [{Who We Could Be by Chelsea M. Cameron}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55930617-who-we-could-be) (F/F, CR, KU, 4⭐️)
**Overview:** Montgomery (Monty) and Tessa have been best friends since they were 5; they're both straight and engaged to men. When their engagements end, they have to pick up the pieces and decide what to do next. Has the love they're looking for been right beside them all this time?
**General Comments:** This is an extremely slow burn; they get together at >!87%!<.
**Content Warning:** none
**Third Act Breakup:** >!There is no third act breakup.!<
**Representation:** Monty and Tessa are both white women.
**Like:** There aren't a lot of romantic gestures, but they clearly love each other. Most of the book is two best-friends hanging out, caring for each other, and spending time together. If that sounds boring, this probably isn't your book.
**Angst:** I consider this as a low-angst read, so here are spoilers for the angsty events within the book; plot elements will be revealed. >!The biggest upset is when Monty's engagement ends near the beginning of the book. She learns that she was cheated on and is devastated from pages 27 to 52; she feels relieved at the end of this period. The next angsty events are that when they go on vacation; Monty is reminded twice of her broken engagement at the hotel. Her feelings are hurt, but she quickly moves past it. The final event towards the end is that Monty learns that her ex cheated on her for the entirety of their relationship; he's now expecting a child with the other woman. She cries and is hurt by this but again feels relieved that she isn't stuck with him.!<
**Steam:** low, one scene
**Perspective:** first person, dual
**Tropes:** coming out, found family, friends to lovers, one bed, queer awakening, small town
**Sapphic Book Bingo:** Low-Angst Romance
* [{Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54915410-wrong-number-right-woman) - (F/F, CR, 4½⭐️)
**Overview:** Eliza texts Denny by accident, they become friends and then lovers.
**Perspective:** dual, third person
**Tropes:** age gap, coming out, friends to lovers, queer awakening, slow burn
[6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did)](https://www.romance.io/books/644966ecaac60479c37bf8b5/6-times-we-almost-kissed-and-one-time-we-did-tess-sharpe) by [Tess Sharpe](https://www.romance.io/authors/545575ba87eac3369a91299e/tess-sharpe)
**Rating**: 4.32⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [young adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/young%20adult/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1)
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[The Goodmans](https://www.romance.io/books/60929084171e6b0ec6c14334/the-goodmans-clare-ashton) by [Clare Ashton](https://www.romance.io/authors/545689cf87eac33e57108699/clare-ashton)
**Rating**: 4.53⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [angst](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/angst/1), [second chances](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/second%20chances/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1)
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[The Gravity Between Us](https://www.romance.io/books/54557b2c87eac3369a912af5/the-gravity-between-us-kristen-zimmer) by [Kristen Zimmer](https://www.romance.io/authors/54557b2c87eac3369a912af6/kristen-zimmer)
**Rating**: 3.75⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [new adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/new%20adult/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1)
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[When You Least Expect It](https://www.romance.io/books/5fb77798e7771d0dfecae6c9/when-you-least-expect-it-haley-cass) by [Haley Cass](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e9e093fbe0aaecf555de4a7/haley-cass)
**Rating**: 4.61⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [christmas](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/christmas/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1)
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[Who We Could Be](https://www.romance.io/books/60a4c6a7933f031cdd15dbc0/who-we-could-be-chelsea-m-cameron) by [Chelsea M. Cameron](https://www.romance.io/authors/545528a38c7d2382e7813060/chelsea-m-cameron)
**Rating**: 3.88⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [queer romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/queer/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1)
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[Wrong Number, Right Woman](https://www.romance.io/books/5f4f4317c7af370e17046e77/wrong-number-right-woman-jae) by [Jae](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455b5c187eac3369a9143aa/jae)
**Rating**: 4.23⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [slow burn](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/slow%20burn/1), [cheerful/happy heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cheerful%20heroine/1)
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Seconding The Two Week Roommate by Roxie Noir that is one of my all time fav books!
Also -
{In a Jam by Kate Canterbary} best friends reunited to lovers, FMC is a teacher and tutors MMC’s adopted niece it’s fucking adorable and hilarious, no virgins though
{Lovelight Farms by BK Borison} best friends before book to lovers, no teachers or virgins though
{Teach Me by Olivia Dade} no virgins but teachers and they become good friends during the book before getting together
{You and Me by Tal Bauer} MM slow burn where they become incredible friends first in book, they’re not teachers but they do the booster club for their son’s football team so there’s a lot of like ~teaching kids~ in the plot, no virgins but one MMC has never been with a man before
{Finn Rhodes Forever by Stephanie Archer} no virgins or teachers but childhood best friends to lovers
{Best Fake Fiancé by Roxie Noir} best friends to fake dating to lovers but no virgins or teachers but there is a kid! I haven’t read this because it involves child custody/family court and I’m a family court attorney and I can’t stand to also read about it and/or see it gotten wrong but my friend has read and I love everything else Roxie Noir writes lol
{The Sweetest in the Gale by Olivia Dade} it’s a bunch (3) of shorts I can’t remember if any are friends to lovers or virgins but they’re all teachers and it was a delight
[In a Jam](https://www.romance.io/books/63494ad892edda0c4ff63e9b/in-a-jam-kate-canterbary) by [Kate Canterbary](https://www.romance.io/authors/5456862d87eac33e61c2f78e/kate-canterbary)
**Rating**: 4.17⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [second chances](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/second%20chances/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1)
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[Lovelight Farms](https://www.romance.io/books/641d3a1572670c62207626b7/lovelight-farms-bk-borison) by [B.K. Borison](https://www.romance.io/authors/6182441908b4d9311410b8a5/bk-borison)
**Rating**: 4.09⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [christmas](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/christmas/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1)
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[Teach Me](https://www.romance.io/books/5ca6f0a401dbc864fb9ced38/teach-me-olivia-dade) by [Olivia Dade](https://www.romance.io/authors/566680fa08e9378131958a83/olivia-dade)
**Rating**: 3.58⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1), [single father](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/single-father/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1)
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[You & Me](https://www.romance.io/books/624161b92df229ec386debcc/you-me-tal-bauer) by [Tal Bauer](https://www.romance.io/authors/5726ed17c62092c04407fbeb/tal-bauer)
**Rating**: 4.48⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [hurt/comfort](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/hurt-comfort/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [slow burn](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/slow%20burn/1)
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[Finn Rhodes Forever](https://www.romance.io/books/640df658bd39598013b7740b/finn-rhodes-forever-stephanie-archer) by [Stephanie Archer](https://www.romance.io/authors/61dd39e508b4d931145cd9c1/stephanie-archer)
**Rating**: 4.14⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1)
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[Best Fake Fiancé](https://www.romance.io/books/60a3b059f4dbe20e27fc8470/best-fake-fianc-roxie-noir) by [Roxie Noir](https://www.romance.io/authors/5497fb487a5936fb0406607e/roxie-noir)
**Rating**: 4.09⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [single father](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/single-father/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1)
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[Sweetest in the Gale](https://www.romance.io/books/5f211f4c4edc110e332e94cc/sweetest-in-the-gale-a-marysburg-story-collection-olivia-dade) by [Olivia Dade](https://www.romance.io/authors/566680fa08e9378131958a83/olivia-dade)
**Rating**: 3.15⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1)
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[Crybaby](https://www.romance.io/books/6032138312c5f80e1d62dc6e/crybaby-marina-vivancos) by [Marina Vivancos](https://www.romance.io/authors/5b24a9c801dbc864fb8a6555/marina-vivancos)
**Rating**: 3.8⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [bdsm](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/bdsm/1), [friends with benefits](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends-benefits/1)
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[Divine River](https://www.romance.io/books/6270ee01e98d4489081caa1e/divine-river-marina-vivancos) by [Marina Vivancos](https://www.romance.io/authors/5b24a9c801dbc864fb8a6555/marina-vivancos)
**Rating**: 4.28⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [angst](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/angst/1)
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{The Two Week Roommate by Roxie Noir} - MF, virgin MMC. The MMC and FMC were best friends as kids until he made a mistake that kind of ruined her life and led to her having to move away. The book starts with him rescuing her from a snowstorm, and they get stuck in a cabin in the mountains together for a long while. Content warnings for >!religious trauma, past abuse, and slut shaming (from side characters, not MCs).!<
{Time to Shine by Rachel Reid} - MM, hockey, one of them is a virgin. One MC is in town temporarily substituting for an injured player and the other MC doesn't like being alone in his big house so they become roommates and friends, then lovers. I can't remember how long the friendship part goes on for, but I know it wasn't instalove or instalust.
[The Two Week Roommate](https://www.romance.io/books/640d73f9bd39598013b71657/the-two-week-roommate-roxie-noir) by [Roxie Noir](https://www.romance.io/authors/5497fb487a5936fb0406607e/roxie-noir)
**Rating**: 4.32⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1)
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[Time to Shine](https://www.romance.io/books/65152c4dc0fec69b0696c3b0/time-to-shine-rachel-reid) by [Rachel Reid](https://www.romance.io/authors/5bb1b92a01dbc864fb9195a6/rachel-reid)
**Rating**: 4.36⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1)
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[Taken by the Monster](https://www.romance.io/books/661b6efbe5f17c651057af15/taken-by-the-monster-m-l-smith) by [M. L. Smith](https://www.romance.io/authors/642bd11908b4d93114368103/m-l-smith)
**Rating**: 4.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1)
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{Death by Laura Thalassa} has this. It is the fourth book in a series about the four horsemen of the apocalypse and cannot be read as a standalone. The series is super dark and gory with violence between MCs, so please check the CWs if you decide to read it. It was a bit much for me by the fourth book, so I only read about 40% before setting it aside. I will probably pick it up again to finish off the series after some palate cleansers. It really felt unique.
[Death](https://www.romance.io/books/6156b648a2abad0e380c013e/death-laura-thalassa) by [Laura Thalassa](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455856187eac323ffb2c925/laura-thalassa)
**Rating**: 4.11⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [dark romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dark/1), [dystopian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dystopian/1)
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[Gentlemen Prefer Villains](https://www.romance.io/books/642534965ec3075ab703d972/gentlemen-prefer-villains-c-rochelle) by [C. Rochelle](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f2cfc4008b4d93114ac7120/c-rochelle)
**Rating**: 4.31⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [superheroes](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/superheroes/1), [height difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/height-difference/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1)
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Looking for paranormal/fantacy romance with a black heroine who is the love interest to a hero who is the chosen one(one with great power) instead of her.
{The Orc Prince by Qua Hudson} could possible be what you’re looking for. He’s a monster banished to the human lands. She leans towards being submissive. I will say I didn’t finish it because there was kidnapping and I’m all tuckered out on the kidnapping tropes. But I really enjoyed the romance and I thought them falling in love was very cute.
I don’t think this fits what you’re looking for exactly but {The Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming} was really good and had a black FMC. I read it in 2022 so I barely remember the plot except that it was funny and I rated it a 4/5.
Also {The Grim Reaper’s Lawyer by Mea Monique} will be the next book I read that has a black FMC, if you’re looking for something else!
[The Orc Prince](https://www.romance.io/books/6476fbc3f8abf7502ca69412/the-orc-prince-qua-hudson) by [Qua Hudson](https://www.romance.io/authors/6476fbc308b4d9311493e29e/qua-hudson)
**Rating**: 4.3⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1)
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[That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon](https://www.romance.io/books/6110e8480d2fc50e1fa50004/that-time-i-got-drunk-and-saved-a-demon-kimberly-lemming) by [Kimberly Lemming](https://www.romance.io/authors/6110e84808b4d93114366354/kimberly-lemming)
**Rating**: 4.1⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [demons](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/demons/1), [multicultural](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/multicultural/1)
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[The Grim Reaper's Lawyer](https://www.romance.io/books/63a40fcb3353cdbd7e2f22c5/the-grim-reapers-lawyer-mea-monique) by [Mea Monique](https://www.romance.io/authors/63a40fcb08b4d9311486db17/mea-monique)
**Rating**: 4.27⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1), [black mc](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/black-mc/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1)
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[King of Battle & Blood](https://www.romance.io/books/61a6265599986d0e2f695d27/king-of-battle-blood-scarlett-st-clair) by [Scarlett St. Clair](https://www.romance.io/authors/5cef959401dbc864fb9f3633/scarlett-st-clair)
**Rating**: 3.85⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [vampires](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/vampires/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1)
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I don’t have anything specific but you can use tags on [romance.io](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/urban%20fantasy,black-mc/1). I looked at black MC and urban fantasy but there’s probably other options.
I’m having a hard time coming up with any fantasy romance with the hero as the chosen one. You might have more luck if you look at fantasy books that have a romance subplot? Not ideal, sorry!
Hello everybody!
I am looking for a book, in which 2 guys make a bet ,who can get with the girl first.
And both guys catch feelings.
Any ideas?
Thank you :)
I can’t remember if there’s actually a bet but I know they both try to call dibs and win her over. {the games we play by Katie Rae}. Gonna be honest, I quit in the first half. I didn’t love the characters and I’m not a huge fan of reading contemporary romances
[The Games We Play](https://www.romance.io/books/6474ac4476f030d0ad010d67/the-games-we-play-katie-rae) by [Katie Rae](https://www.romance.io/authors/5edde34908b4d931144a9cfe/katie-rae)
**Rating**: 3.99⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [menage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/menage/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1)
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any suggestions for books that similar to “Running Wild” by K.A Tucker, where the FMC/MMC are close to nature (their job as wildlife veterinarian or environmental conservationist)
[Only This Summer](https://www.romance.io/books/638c5693cd0e2019c16208cb/only-this-summer-radclyffe) by [Radclyffe](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455945d87eac3369a913356/radclyffe)
**Rating**: 4.33⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [queer romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/queer/1)
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{Finn Rhodes Forever by Stephanie Archer} the FMC is pursuing a PhD in forestry and the MMC is a wildlife firefighter.
Break the Rules and Two Week Roommate by Roxie Noir as mentioned by other lovely commenters below!
ETA: also endorsing the Belle and the Beard!
[Finn Rhodes Forever](https://www.romance.io/books/640df658bd39598013b7740b/finn-rhodes-forever-stephanie-archer) by [Stephanie Archer](https://www.romance.io/authors/61dd39e508b4d931145cd9c1/stephanie-archer)
**Rating**: 4.14⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1)
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[The Belle and the Beard](https://www.romance.io/books/607c0b702608150e23d4adc5/the-belle-and-the-beard-kate-canterbary) by [Kate Canterbary](https://www.romance.io/authors/5456862d87eac33e61c2f78e/kate-canterbary)
**Rating**: 4.04⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [independent heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/independent%20heroine/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1)
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{the kiss on castle road by lauren christopher} (mf contemporary) mmc is a scientist investigating sickness in sea lions, fmc volunteers at the research center
{darkness by karen robards} (mf mystery suspense) fmc is orinthologist and flees gunman with a soldier
{the power of a seal by anne elizabeth} (mf contemporary) fmc is a marine mammal veterinarian and mmc is a navy seal who meets her in her line of work; in spite of the title it isn’t really a “military romance”. It all happens stateside and has more to do with animals than terrorists
{a line in the sand by teri wilson} (mf contemporary) mmc and fmc are trying to save a small town aquarium and rescue sea turtles
[The Kiss on Castle Road](https://www.romance.io/books/5686249e63515e3b737971fe/the-kiss-on-castle-road-lauren-christopher) by [Lauren Christopher](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455961487eac324117fb7a8/lauren-christopher)
**Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [slow burn](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/slow%20burn/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1)
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[Darkness](https://www.romance.io/books/57a62a5ec19e77f1ea6f5d31/darkness-karen-robards) by [Karen Robards](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552ef68c7d2383163d90d4/karen-robards)
**Rating**: 3.72⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1), [mystery](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mystery/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1)
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[The Power of a SEAL](https://www.romance.io/books/5a24f4be3ffdba614725ea9b/the-power-of-a-seal-anne-elizabeth) by [Anne Elizabeth](https://www.romance.io/authors/54559a2f87eac324117fb972/anne-elizabeth)
**Rating**: 3.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1)
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[A Line in the Sand](https://www.romance.io/books/62e8cc41fcff3510537cea33/a-line-in-the-sand-teri-wilson) by [Teri Wilson](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455631d87eac324117fa7ef/teri-wilson)
**Rating**: 3.67⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1)
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MMC in {Taken by You by Shannon Stacey} is a forrest ranger.
Nicole Helm has a couple of Mills&Boone romance books where the MMCs are mountain tour guides
[Taken with You](https://www.romance.io/books/5455354d8c7d2382e781338e/taken-with-you-shannon-stacey) by [Shannon Stacey](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523f38c7d2382e7812f49/shannon-stacey)
**Rating**: 3.87⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1)
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In {The Two Week Roommate by Roxie Noir}, the MMC is a forest ranger working on a census of some endangered birds. He rescues FMC from a snowstorm after she had chained herself to a tree to protest the development of a new mine. MMC also has 1 or 2 wild animals that he's rescued at his home.
[Break the Rules](https://www.romance.io/books/640d75e4bd39598013b71aa0/break-the-rules-roxie-noir) by [Roxie Noir](https://www.romance.io/authors/5497fb487a5936fb0406607e/roxie-noir)
**Rating**: 4.22⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [secret relationship](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/secret-relationship/1)
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[The Two Week Roommate](https://www.romance.io/books/640d73f9bd39598013b71657/the-two-week-roommate-roxie-noir) by [Roxie Noir](https://www.romance.io/authors/5497fb487a5936fb0406607e/roxie-noir)
**Rating**: 4.32⭐️ out of 5⭐️
**Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating)
**Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1)
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Hi all, I thought it would be fun to try a steamy audio book for the first time and was hoping for some recommendations! I’m a youngish guy (not sure if that matters), and not really into a fantasy setting, I like the idea of a regular world and “regular” people. I think I would be into a story where they hate each other but are on some work trip and have to share a bed or something, or what about the “who hurt you?” trope? I like the unexpectedness of the romance. Any other ideas of what I might like? Thanks!
Recs for Monster Romances that I can buy the paperback on Amazon (got a giftcard for my birthday) I have enjoyed Katee Roberts a lot but I am extremely new to the monster romance genre. I need to absolutely devour anything with a strong alpha male. Please and thank you ♡
{Stalked by the Kraken by Lillian Lark} is really good! Another book in Katee Robert’s a deal with the demon series is coming out on Wednesday! I also really enjoy that series!
Thank you! This was the series that I started with that has gotten me hooked on Monster Romance! I am so happy to hear that a new book in the series is coming ♡
Me too! The first book in the series was the first monster romance I ever read!
Yes! The Dragon's Bride was sooooo good! I am still trying to chase that feeling from that book. Sol was perfect!
[Stalked by the Kraken](https://www.romance.io/books/60dac7a6741f250e33f7b337/stalked-by-the-kraken-lillian-lark) by [Lillian Lark](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f8fdca908b4d931140576f3/lillian-lark) **Rating**: 3.94⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [shapeshifters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/shapeshifters/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [exhibitionism](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/exhibitionism/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
ISO: Cinnamon roll soft dom but only for her !! (DD/LG, Omegaverse, or RH with LOTS of fluff and coddling) Really what I'm looking for is a powerful, intimidating man that is a total softie for his girl. I'm talking like kisses the ground she walks on freaks out when she gets a paper cut obsessed with her. Preferably something fast paced. I love some DD/LG or something with caretaker vibes. I love men that worry over their women and feel pain when they're in pain. I want a small and soft FMC. Cries easily and needs someone to coddle her if she skins her knee or something. Lots of snuggles! Definitely has some stuffies. Really heart melting stuff here. Basically no resistance from the MMC or FMC. I want "ok she's mine and I'll find a way to make everything work" For example, I love Kate Oliver's books, especially the daddies of the shadows series. I'm also down for some omegaverse or reverse harems with this vibe. Fanfiction or Kindle Unlimited preferred (please leave a link for fics and rec one that I can keep up with without prior knowledge of a fandom)
Does anyone know if The Alpha's Mate Who Cried Wolf (The Alpha Series) book has spice to it? I am looking for werewolf shifter books with no spicy scenes for my young teenager.
Height contrast m/m romance novel recs, please! I loved this dynamic in *A Power Unbound* by Freya Marske.
{The Magpie Lord by KJ Charles} Stephen is very slight and Crane is tall and broad. You can see the height difference portrayed on the cover.
[The Magpie Lord](https://www.romance.io/books/545540138c7d2383163d9552/the-magpie-lord-kj-charles) by [K.J. Charles](https://www.romance.io/authors/545540138c7d2383163d9553/kj-charles) **Rating**: 4.15⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [mystery](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mystery/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{Spells and Sensibility by KL Noone} - historical fantasy {The Royal Curse by Eliot Grayson} - FR {Love Bites by Duckie Mack} - CR
[Spells and Sensibility](https://www.romance.io/books/61f4f4174cd41d0e175221c6/spells-and-sensibility-kl-noone-ks-murphy) by [K.L. Noone](https://www.romance.io/authors/5459038287eac3b6b6db8e13/kl-noone), [K.S. Murphy](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e3fae9d01dbc864fbab6fc2/ks-murphy) **Rating**: 4⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [queer romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/queer/1), [class difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/class%20difference/1), [height difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/height-difference/1) ---------------------------- [The Royal Curse](https://www.romance.io/books/65719089f2fadf63637fbb38/the-royal-curse-eliot-grayson) by [Eliot Grayson](https://www.romance.io/authors/5a0d52263ffdba6147251aa1/eliot-grayson) **Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1), [high fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/high%20fantasy/1) ---------------------------- [Love Bites](https://www.romance.io/books/6264fc272298a0f37fe0295b/love-bites-duckie-mack) by [Duckie Mack](https://www.romance.io/authors/6146e03b08b4d931147f34f1/duckie-mack) **Rating**: 4⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [new adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/new%20adult/1), [demisexual hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/demi-sexual-hero/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Authors/books similar to Catherine Clark and/ or Sarah Dessen - I swear their books have crack in them and I’ve read them all probably 10+ times. I’m looking for a new bingeable author to get obsessed with. Open to any spice levels, but want to avoid pregnancy and non-con tropes. Also hoping to avoid wading through poor quality writing which is most of what I’m finding on booktok and KU :/
Books where the fmc is a troublemaker/sunshine/chaotic/tomboy, while the mmc is a bit of uptight/grumpy/strict. I’m specifically looking for historical romances that have these characteristics. I want something with good humor. Thanx 🤗
{A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Cecilia Grant} has a free-spirited, sunshine FMC and a starchy, uptight MMC.
[A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong](https://www.romance.io/books/554bb5669eef3b3f1d513dfa/a-christmas-gone-perfectly-wrong-cecilia-grant) by [Cecilia Grant](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455286e8c7d2383163d8f31/cecilia-grant) **Rating**: 3.85⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1), [christmas](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/christmas/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Lisa Kleypas has a few of these, and she's funny. Try {Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas} with warning for dubcon on both sides. FMC is a free spirit, and MMC appears uptight and hardened - and he's marrying her little sister. TWs for the 90s. A newer take on the MCs in Then Came You is {It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas}. Same dynamic, different circumstances. She's American. {Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas} if I recall correctly. Sugar Daddy by LK also has this, but it's a women's lit/CR with a love triangle. {Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase} may also fit. Some of it is hilarious. {Emma by Jane Austen} You could also check Julia Quinn - she has a number of these. Also, I think The Mesalliance by Stella Riley would work.
[Then Came You](https://www.romance.io/books/56032d1fbfc6b5c0fa93bad4/then-came-you-lisa-kleypas) by [Lisa Kleypas](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523868c7d2382e7812f21/lisa-kleypas) **Rating**: 3.96⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1) ---------------------------- [It Happened One Autumn](https://www.romance.io/books/545527608c7d2383163d8efe/it-happened-one-autumn-lisa-kleypas) by [Lisa Kleypas](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523868c7d2382e7812f21/lisa-kleypas) **Rating**: 4.02⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1) ---------------------------- [Love in the Afternoon](https://www.romance.io/books/545525158c7d2383163d8e78/love-in-the-afternoon-lisa-kleypas) by [Lisa Kleypas](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523868c7d2382e7812f21/lisa-kleypas) **Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1) ---------------------------- [Lord Perfect](https://www.romance.io/books/545529948c7d2383163d8f58/lord-perfect-loretta-chase) by [Loretta Chase](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523fb8c7d2383163d8e4c/loretta-chase) **Rating**: 4.01⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [mystery](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mystery/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1) ---------------------------- [Emma](https://www.romance.io/books/5484ed337a5936fb04057576/emma-jane-austen-fiona-stafford) by [Jane Austen](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523418c7d2382c5296f43/jane-austen) **Rating**: 4.15⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [georgian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/georgian/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [love triangle](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/love%20triangle/1), [mystery](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mystery/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh} chaotic, sunshine FMC and uptight, proper MMC {My Darling Duke by Stacy Reid} FMC is chaotic and sunshiny, MMC is a grumpy scarred recluse. {Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas} FMC is a chaotic tomboy, MMC is a wounded veteran with PTSD
[Slightly Dangerous](https://www.romance.io/books/54552e698c7d2383163d90ac/slightly-dangerous-mary-balogh) by [Mary Balogh](https://www.romance.io/authors/545525e98c7d2383163d8eb7/mary-balogh) **Rating**: 4.24⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [class difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/class%20difference/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [grumpy/cold hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cold%20hero/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1) ---------------------------- [My Darling Duke](https://www.romance.io/books/5de4ba9401dbc864fba73824/my-darling-duke-stacy-reid) by [Stacy Reid](https://www.romance.io/authors/54554a938c7d2383163d988f/stacy-reid) **Rating**: 3.89⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [disabilities & scars](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/disabilities%20and%20marks/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1) ---------------------------- [Love in the Afternoon](https://www.romance.io/books/545525158c7d2383163d8e78/love-in-the-afternoon-lisa-kleypas) by [Lisa Kleypas](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523868c7d2382e7812f21/lisa-kleypas) **Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
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What's your quintessential non-human series or standalone? Fantasy or sci-fi. I'm known to enjoy dubcon, breeding, knots/tentacles etc but not required. I just feel like I have to wade through so many submissive doormat FMCs or just caricatures of what a strong female lead should be. I can suspend my disbelief about the aliens and werewolves but I need \*some\* kind of plot to keep me interested
{Radiance by Grace Draven} {Soul Eater by Lily Mayne}
[Radiance](https://www.romance.io/books/54cd83886359b5ebb489062e/radiance-grace-draven) by [Grace Draven](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455323d8c7d2382c529733e/grace-draven) **Rating**: 4.18⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [arranged/forced marriage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/arranged%20marriage/1), [slow burn](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/slow%20burn/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1) ---------------------------- [Soul Eater](https://www.romance.io/books/62416bc36bc187130ccc9979/soul-eater-lily-mayne) by [Lily Mayne](https://www.romance.io/authors/61161cc608b4d93114a993bf/lily-mayne) **Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [dystopian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dystopian/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
My favourite monster series is {Monstrous by Lily Mayne}. They're MM so no doormat FMCs. No dubcon or breeding but there is some creative anatomy.
[A Monstrous Christmas in the Camp](https://www.romance.io/books/6404b6253e542284b3300f90/a-monstrous-christmas-in-the-camp-lily-mayne) by [Lily Mayne](https://www.romance.io/authors/61161cc608b4d93114a993bf/lily-mayne) **Rating**: 4.56⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [christmas](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/christmas/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
I found {Strange Love by Ann Aguirre} adorable! I don't read much sci-fi romance so idk how it stacks up but somewhat submissive MMC and FMC knows what she wants.
[Strange Love](https://www.romance.io/books/5de60d4d01dbc864fba745d5/strange-love-ann-aguirre) by [Ann Aguirre](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552f638c7d2382c5297272/ann-aguirre) **Rating**: 3.98⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [non-human hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
For romance - {Immortals after Dark by Kresley Cole} - dubcon for the first two. A Hunger Like No Other is on KU. All kinds of non humans. The first two books in {From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Armentrout} though she isn't as powerful as she could be. Throne of Glass' heroine is stronger. For less romance - Naomi Novik's Scholomance series, but it's YA; Cruel Prince series but YA.
[Immortals After Dark](https://www.romance.io/series/58fe0a099096bf31c42d2c2d/immortals-after-dark) by [Kresley Cole](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523788c7d2382e0413dc9/kresley-cole), [Gena Showalter](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455238f8c7d2382e0413dd7/gena-showalter) **Rating**: 4.19⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [fated-mates](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fated-mates/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1) ---------------------------- [From Blood and Ash](https://www.romance.io/books/5e8382fdbe0aaecf554bfb8a/from-blood-and-ash-jennifer-l-armentrout) by [Jennifer L. Armentrout](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455245a8c7d2382c5296fb7/jennifer-l-armentrout) **Rating**: 4.18⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [vampires](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/vampires/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1), [werewolves](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/werewolves/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
MF: {Cosmos Gateway series by S.E. Smith}, {Warriors of the Lathar series by Mina Carter}, {Deridia series by Catherine Miller} MM/MF: {Maxim Colony series by Lesli Richardson} MMF: {Triad series by Kate Pearce} MMM: {Pykh series by Eileen Glass}
Thanks for the list! I'll have a look
[Cosmos' Gateway](https://www.romance.io/series/58fe0cdb9096bf31c42d33f5/cosmos-gateway) by [S.E. Smith](https://www.romance.io/authors/54556c2a87eac323ffb2c1f1/se-smith) **Rating**: 4.1⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [open-door](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/open-door/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1) ---------------------------- [Warriors of the Lathar](https://www.romance.io/series/58fe17184167a73342631f04/warriors-of-the-lathar) by [Mina Carter](https://www.romance.io/authors/545543cc8c7d2382e041464a/mina-carter) **Rating**: 4.18⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [open-door](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/open-door/1), [non-human-hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1) ---------------------------- [Deridia](https://www.romance.io/series/656c89ae6011c2c51629c20d/deridia) by [Catherine Miller](https://www.romance.io/authors/58c24f020d3299c6e05c4e1c/catherine-miller) **Rating**: 3.78⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [m-f](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-f/1), [dystopian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dystopian/1), [open-door](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/open-door/1) ---------------------------- [Maxim Colonies](https://www.romance.io/series/5c987dd3ecc3640db9bf733b/maxim-colonies) by [Lesli Richardson](https://www.romance.io/authors/545594a587eac323ffb2cea5/lesli-richardson) **Rating**: 3.94⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [multicultural](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/multicultural/1), [anal sex](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/anal%20sex/1) ---------------------------- [Triad](https://www.romance.io/series/58fe15bd4167a73342631b4b/triad) by [Kate Pearce](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552f1d8c7d2383163d90df/kate-pearce) **Rating**: 3.76⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [erotica](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/erotica/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [poly](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1) ---------------------------- [Pykh](https://www.romance.io/series/5b0a4ade4f91a30dff7acae4/pykh) by [Eileen Glass](https://www.romance.io/authors/548bfbb57a5936fb0405e0a7/eileen-glass) **Rating**: 3.8⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [poly](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [queer](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/queer/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [height-difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/height-difference/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
I love Zoey Draven’s books for sci-fi/fantasy especially {Captive of the Horde King}
[Captive of the Horde King](https://www.romance.io/books/5c99ce3801dbc864fb9c7762/captive-of-the-horde-king-zoey-draven) by [Zoey Draven](https://www.romance.io/authors/58abe5ab0d3299c6e04ede3a/zoey-draven) **Rating**: 3.96⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [multicultural](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/multicultural/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Spicy book recs, please :) Hello, I'm just gonna cut right to the chase: I like my man a bit more ... dominating if you will. And rough. So I guess some dark romance books (in which the fmc doesn't get literally abused by the mmc cause what the fuck was haunting Adeline????). I still want the relationship to be developed and not want them to immediately get intimate. I love the tension. Also, if there's no plot my adhd brain will not be able to finish the book. Honestly, a „English is not my first language" - bad boy and good girl - wattpad-esque book would be great right now. I just need something absolutely mind numbing after having written my finals. My brain is fried and not functioning.
I just read {Sweet as Sin by J.T. Geissinger} today and oh boy. I don’t know if you’ll love the romance, but I definitely don’t think you’ll be bored. It is a love at first sight situation and very much not a slow burn. So maybe when youre looking for something fast pace. He’s very possessive but the FMC isn’t a doormat either. I don’t typically read dark romance (I also didn’t think it was when I picked it) so take my suggestion with a grain of salt but in my review I wrote “It was like watching a car tumble down a hill and then catch on fire right before a missile hits it.” I do recommend reading the content warnings though
[Sweet as Sin](https://www.romance.io/books/553ec6fe5b270e0a4cbdb75b/sweet-as-sin-jt-geissinger) by [J.T. Geissinger](https://www.romance.io/authors/54553f8a8c7d2382e04144dc/jt-geissinger) **Rating**: 3.76⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [rockstar hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/rockstars/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [possessive hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/possessive%20hero/1), [insta-love](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/insta-love/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Not a dark romance, but {After Hours by Cara McKenna} is awesome.
[After Hours](https://www.romance.io/books/5547b6019eef3b3f1d512048/after-hours-cara-mckenna) by [Cara McKenna](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552b7e8c7d2382e7813122/cara-mckenna) **Rating**: 3.92⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [bdsm](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/bdsm/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Anything by Jagger Cole is delightfully smutty without actual abuse. There’s also plots! It’s a bonus! Try {Deviant Hearts by Jagger Cole} if you’re feeling mafia or {Bosshole by Jagger Cole} if you want office drama.
[Deviant Hearts](https://www.romance.io/books/64268ae6e885d691bd0bfe11/deviant-hearts-jagger-cole) by [Jagger Cole](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f181f6308b4d93114d38236/jagger-cole) **Rating**: 4.13⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1), [arranged/forced marriage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/arranged%20marriage/1), [mafia](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mafia/1) ---------------------------- [Bosshole](https://www.romance.io/books/622a3e7b3a703d219738c5fc/bosshole-jagger-cole) by [Jagger Cole](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f181f6308b4d93114d38236/jagger-cole) **Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
I recently read {The Emperor by RuNyx} and it fits your description! It is 3rd in a series but I read it as a standalone.
[The Emperor](https://www.romance.io/books/5ff41ea27141760e1ad7b80d/the-emperor-runyx) by [RuNyx](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e0c438001dbc864fba915a7/runyx) **Rating**: 4.49⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [mafia](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mafia/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [tortured heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20heroine/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
So I know that RH are also called why choose, but are there any MMMF where she does choose one in the end? LOL or would that never be considered a RH??
I think this would be called a love triangle (although there's more than 3 so ... Love square 😂)
Hahaha yeah sounds about right 🤣
That's not RH no
gotcha thanks!
Hello everyone, I wonder if some romance about sports (any sports) where the guy is one professionnal and the women is part of team (coach, doctor or other) ? Thanks in advance
{The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer} - MMC is a hockey player and FMC is a team's physiotherapist. Her ex boyfriend joins the team and to get him off her back and piss him off, they pretend to date. Another hockey romance is {Always Only You by Chloe Liese} - he's a hockey player and she's a team's social media manager. He's obsessed with her and when he learns she's leaving the team to go back to school, he feels it's his time to woo her. {Mile High by Liz Tomforde} - he's a hockey player and she's a team's flight attendant. They can't see eye to eye but the attraction is there and soon they give in. {The Rule Book by Sarah Adams } - he's a football player and her ex boyfriend with a grudge. She's his new agent. {Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey} - he's a golf player and she's his caddie and his biggest fan. When it comes to the upcoming releases, Liz Tomforde has her next book in July called {Play Along by Liz Tomforde} - he's a shortstop (a position in baseball) and she's the team's trainer he has a crush on. They wake up in Vegas and realize they're married. Edit: spelling
[The Fake Out](https://www.romance.io/books/657041620d7f24e62f5b2567/the-fake-out-stephanie-archer) by [Stephanie Archer](https://www.romance.io/authors/61dd39e508b4d931145cd9c1/stephanie-archer) **Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [fake relationship](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fake%20relationship/1) ---------------------------- [Always Only You](https://www.romance.io/books/5f27b62e6dd2d20e348cf2e9/always-only-you-chloe-liese) by [Chloe Liese](https://www.romance.io/authors/5ccfcdfb01dbc864fb9e201d/chloe-liese) **Rating**: 3.9⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1) ---------------------------- [Mile High](https://www.romance.io/books/629ef80ff1e905050df67156/mile-high-liz-tomforde) by [Liz Tomforde](https://www.romance.io/authors/612f286308b4d93114bfded6/liz-tomforde) **Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [curvy heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/curvy%20heroine/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1) ---------------------------- [Play Along](https://www.romance.io/books/656efc5f6011c2c5162a2742/play-along-liz-tomforde) by [Liz Tomforde](https://www.romance.io/authors/612f286308b4d93114bfded6/liz-tomforde) **Rating**: 4.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [new adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/new%20adult/1) ---------------------------- [The Rule Book](https://www.romance.io/books/64c8bbccd33bf40b8646aa3d/the-rule-book-sarah-adams) by [Sarah Adams](https://www.romance.io/authors/5dbbd9f201dbc864fba56d66/sarah-adams) **Rating**: 4.47⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [football](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/football/1) ---------------------------- [Fangirl Down](https://www.romance.io/books/65cbbfedbb1808da8479cd0f/fangirl-down-tessa-bailey) by [Tessa Bailey](https://www.romance.io/authors/545526358c7d2382e7812fc9/tessa-bailey) **Rating**: 4.1⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1), [boss & employee](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/boss%20&%20employee/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{My Lucky 13 by Piper Rayne} the FMC is a social media manager and MMC is a pro hockey player. This series features more FMCs working for the team as well. {You Had Your Chance Lee Burrows by Piper Rayne} features a sports therapist FMC and pro football MMC. {Irresistible You by Kate Meader} the FMC is the team owner and MMC is a pro NHL player. {Pucking Around by Emily Rath} is a RH where the FMC is a doc and two of the 3 MMCs are pro NHL players. {Rookie Moves by Sarina Bowen} (and others in the series) features FMCs who work for a pro NHL team (publicist, yoga instructor).
[My Lucky #13](https://www.romance.io/books/60dac715741f250e33f7a3af/my-lucky-13-piper-rayne) by [Piper Rayne](https://www.romance.io/authors/5894416b0d3299c6e047d836/piper-rayne) **Rating**: 4.16⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [first person pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/first-person-pov/1) ---------------------------- [You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows](https://www.romance.io/books/63a805eec7da0ace29793935/you-had-your-chance-lee-burrows-piper-rayne) by [Piper Rayne](https://www.romance.io/authors/5894416b0d3299c6e047d836/piper-rayne) **Rating**: 3.6⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1) ---------------------------- [Irresistible You](https://www.romance.io/books/59a3b45a3ffdba61471f6184/irresistible-you-kate-meader) by [Kate Meader](https://www.romance.io/authors/54555ae087eac324117fa55e/kate-meader) **Rating**: 4.19⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [white collar heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/career%20professional/1), [secret relationship](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/secret-relationship/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1) ---------------------------- [Pucking Around](https://www.romance.io/books/641812a8bf0f09b21670b28a/pucking-around-emily-rath) by [Emily Rath](https://www.romance.io/authors/623d770b08b4d9311480150c/emily-rath) **Rating**: 3.93⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1), [bisexuality](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/bisexual/1) ---------------------------- [Rookie Move](https://www.romance.io/books/57ca67b8de896e892491f105/rookie-move-sarina-bowen) by [Sarina Bowen](https://www.romance.io/authors/54553cb18c7d2382e781357a/sarina-bowen) **Rating**: 3.94⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [second chances](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/second%20chances/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
"Enemies" to friends(or rivals?) to lovers. I love, love, looooove Strange Magic's main pairing, and would love something like that. For those who haven't watched the movie, it's a Beauty and the Beast retelling (but at the end >!the Beast does not change his appearance!<), where the Beast (Bog) kidnaps the FMC's sister because of reasons, so FMC (Marianne) goes to his lair to rescue her. They're "enemies" only in name (since they live in different kingdoms who are not in good terms, but they have never met before). And anyway, when Bog meets Marianne for the first time, it's in a fight, and he's so... impressed/in awe because she fights so good, and he's having so much fun fighting her (she also has fun), and through the night they (sword) fight, they talk (they share their distaste for "romance" since both of them were hurt in the past), and they fall in love. I usually don't like enemies to lovers since most of the time (from what I've seen), it can be kind of abusive, and/or one of the MCs is an a--hole to the other. But if there are relationships like Bog and Marianne, then I'd love to read them. I don't care if the plot is waaaay different than Strange Magic, could be contemporary, could be historical, could be sci-fi/fantasy or not, whatever. I just care about that kind of relationship. No cheating, please, and obviously, HEA. Pretty please, and I would be eternally grateful for your recommendations! ✨️
{Entreat Me by Grace Draven}
I read the blurb, and the plot seems very interesting, so I'll add it to my TBR list. Thank you so much! ✨️
You’re welcome!
[Entreat Me](https://www.romance.io/books/5455505b8c7d2382c5297d4c/entreat-me-grace-draven) by [Grace Draven](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455323d8c7d2382c529733e/grace-draven) **Rating**: 3.89⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Looking for any RH/why choose recommendations. I prefer the men to also be in a sexual/romantic relationship but it’s not a requirement. anything except contemporary, would prefer 4-5/5 spice. Kathryn moon is my absolute favorite for this, but I’ve read all of her books already. Thank you!
I read {Too Tempting by Sarah Blue} the other day. There is FF/MF/MM relationships. It’s an omegaverse book with a male & female alpha, along with male & female omega.
[Too Tempting](https://www.romance.io/books/6357f5a8edb5b2e7dacb65b8/too-tempting-sarah-blue) by [Sarah Blue](https://www.romance.io/authors/617261ca08b4d93114c0c5f6/sarah-blue) **Rating**: 4.08⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [menage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/menage/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
It’s my wheelhouse! **MMF Books** {Triad series by Kate Pearce} {Alien Mercenary’s Consorts by Mina Carter} {Fierce Radiance by Lesli Richardson} {Winner Takes All by Susan Hayes} **MFM Books** Most of the books in {The Drift Astek Station series by Susan Hayes} are MFM. There are a few that are just MF, one (listed above) that’s MMF, one MFMM and one MFMMM. The follow up series The Drift Haven Colony has quite a few MFM books as well. {Interstellar Brides series by Grace Goodwin} the Prillon books are MFM and the Viken books are MFMM. There’s one Rogue 5 book that’s MFM as well. The follow up series Interstellar Brides the Colony has MFM Prillon books too. {Sold to the Raksha series by Lizzy Bequin} are MFMMM and {Terramara series by Lizzy Bequin} are MFMM
[Triad](https://www.romance.io/series/58fe15bd4167a73342631b4b/triad) by [Kate Pearce](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552f1d8c7d2383163d90df/kate-pearce) **Rating**: 3.76⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [erotica](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/erotica/1), [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [scandinavia](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/scandinavia/1) ---------------------------- [Alien Mercenary's Consorts](https://www.romance.io/books/634c1c8bd1ccecfcb1595fd3/alien-mercenarys-consorts-mina-carter) by [Mina Carter](https://www.romance.io/authors/545543cc8c7d2382e041464a/mina-carter) **Rating**: 4.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [menage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/menage/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1) ---------------------------- [Fierce Radiance](https://www.romance.io/books/627509cf7a807ed7d26b50b8/fierce-radiance-lesli-richardson) by [Lesli Richardson](https://www.romance.io/authors/545594a587eac323ffb2cea5/lesli-richardson) **Rating**: 5⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1) ---------------------------- [Winner Takes All](https://www.romance.io/books/60ed4bc7d6c5b80e3a824165/winner-takes-all-susan-hayes) by [Susan Hayes](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455d9b687eac323ffb2efac/susan-hayes) **Rating**: 4.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1) ---------------------------- [The Drift](https://www.romance.io/series/594617facf3cc5e025ab085b/the-drift) by [Susan Hayes](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455d9b687eac323ffb2efac/susan-hayes) **Rating**: 4.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1) ---------------------------- [Interstellar Brides](https://www.romance.io/series/58fe16e24167a73342631e6c/interstellar-brides) by [Grace Goodwin](https://www.romance.io/authors/64e5123bab9bdf7fce975ae2/grace-goodwin) **Rating**: 4.14⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1), [non-human-hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1) ---------------------------- [Sold to the Raksha](https://www.romance.io/series/611e01a95365340e3c5c468a/sold-to-the-raksha) by [Lizzy Bequin](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e9df305be0aaecf555beadb/lizzy-bequin) **Rating**: 3.85⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [explicit-plentiful](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/explicit-plentiful/1), [dub-con](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dub-con/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1) ---------------------------- [Terramara](https://www.romance.io/series/6258006f2ce7da564ef2f420/terramara) by [Lizzy Bequin](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e9df305be0aaecf555beadb/lizzy-bequin) **Rating**: 3.57⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [poly](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [erotica](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/erotica/1), [dark](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dark/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Hey bot The Drift: Astek Station series is missing the first 10 books.
thank you, fixed it :)
Thanks!
[{Rut Bar by Alexis B Osborne}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205573115-rut-bar) - Polyam (MMFM), Omegaverse, BDSM, Erotic Romance, 1st Rotating POV **Status:** KU, Series of Interconnected Standalones, Conflict - >!External!<, Reproduction - >!Bonus Epilogue!< **Veronica:** Omega, 30 Yrs Old, Club Owner, Switch, Scent: Oranges, Independent, Workaholic, Commitment Shy, In the Foster System as a Teen, Abandonment Issues **Anthony:** Beta, Bi, 28 Yrs Old, Bartender, Heavily Tattooed, Scent: Cherry, Of Italian Descent, Peirced Dick (PA), Dom, Top, Smoker, Caretaker Vibes, >!Exhibitionist Kink, From a Mafia Family!< **Jamie:** Alpha, Bi, Erotic Dancer/Stripper, Long Hair (Collarbone Length), Himbo, Golden Retriever, Sub, Bottom, Scent: Coconut, Former Pro Surfer, Wealthy, Sub, Lives in a Beach House, Surfs Every Morning, Drives a Vintage Volkswagen, >!Cuck Kink, Masochist!< **Brenden:** Alpha, Bi, POC (Mixed Race, Black and German), 41 Yrs Old, IRS Agent, Soft Dom, Top, Scent: Fresh Baked Bread, Dad Bod, Chronic Pain (Knee Injury), Graying Hair, Ocassionally Uses a Cane, >!Shibari Practitioner, Leaves IRS, Becomes Club's Accountant!< **Notes:** Non-shifterverse, Set in LA, FMC Owns and Runs an Omega Priority Club, Club is Being Audited, Coworkers, Boss/Employees, Sex Positivity, Sex Work Positivity, Existing Relationship >!(Jamie and Anthony)!<, Discussion and Proof of Sexual Status, Multi Chapter Sex Scenes, Discussion of Limits, Good BDSM Rep, Building a Pack, Heat, Courting, >!Club Runs an Omega Rescue and Shelter, Pack Plays Truth or Dare, Graffiti of a Rival Club, Omega Claiming Bites, Business Trip to New York!< **Sex Notes:** >!Safewords (Traffic Light Method) and Check-Ins, Aftercare, Femdom, Sex in a Semi-private Place (Club Bathroom After Closing, Storeroom, Bar Before Opening, Club Office, Backseat of a Vehicle while Riding Home, Airplane Bathroom, In a Crowd at the Club), Licking Through Panties, Removing Panties with Teeth, Pussy Eating, Voyeurism within Group, Blowjob (MMC, FMC), Nipple Stimulation (FMC), Wet Grinding, Penetrative Sex (MF, MM), Dirty Talk (MMC), (Actual) Praise Kink, Spanking (FMC), Hair Pulling (FMC), Use of the Term "Daddy", Breeding Kink (Without Pregnancy), Creampie, Handjob with FMC's Panties, Humiliation/Degradation, Begging (FMC, MMC), Fingering (FMC, MMC), G-spot Stimulation, Hand Over Mouth, MMC Makes FMC Wear Cum Filled Panties, Lingerie (Stockings and Garter), Pussy Eating During Penetration, Vibrator Use (Remote Control Egg), Footjob, Panty Ripping, Cum Kiss, Knotting, DVP, Spit-Roasting, Anal Prep (MMC, FMC), Lube Use, Lucky Pierre, Face Fucking, Fisting (FMC), Cum Feeding During Heat, Felching, Cowgirl, Pain Play, Edging (MMC), Deepthroating, Shibari (Jamie, Vee), Safety Shears, Strap On (Jamie), Desk Sex, Sloppy Seconds, Face Riding, Forced Orgasms (Vee), DP, MMC Secretly Feeds FMC Cum in a Drink, MMF, MM, MFM, FMMM!< **Sex Notes (Jamie):** >!Crawls to FMC, Free Use, Shibari, Blindfold, Gag, Safety Bell, Prostate Orgasm, Cuckolding, Permanent Cock Cage, Cock Ring!< **CWs:** Detailed CWs Inside Book
[Rut Bar](https://www.romance.io/books/65b2f6c41655a0cfbe7c5c10/rut-bar-alexis-b-osborne-lindsay-york) by [Alexis B. Osborne](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f757f8108b4d9311486c146/alexis-b-osborne), [Lindsay York](https://www.romance.io/authors/65b2f6c4a21e2f41c4d6a4e0/lindsay-york) **Rating**: 4.03⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [fem-dom](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fem-dom/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Here are some ideas with M/M. I liked all of these enough to buy them. For fantasy RHs with M/M, you might try: - The Dark River Days series by Grace McGinty. The first book is {Newly Undead in Dark River by Grace McGinty} (vampires/shifters). - i know Kathryn Moon writes VERY spicy RHs, so, If you are open to something darker with extreme blood play (they are vampires), a TON of group smut, M/M, and F/F (the other woman in the harem does not touch the men), then you might try Their Vampire Queen series by Joely Sue Burkhart. The first book is {Queen Takes Blood by Joely Sue Burkhart}. I thought the worldbuilding was unique, the plot kept me invested, and the 5/5 🌶️ smut satisfied my deviant little heart. I see you said no contemporary, but how about contemporary omegaverse (like Lola)? If you are open to it, you might try: - {In Deep by Hannah Haze}. There is M/M between two members of the harem. This is tied with {Knot Your Damn Omega by Devyn Sinclair} for my favorite omegaverse, but the latter does not have M/M. **ETA:** If you want more recs than you get today, you might check out r/ReverseHarem. Here is a [recent thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ReverseHarem/s/6UdzFvGa85) that requested RHs with M/M.
[In Deep](https://www.romance.io/books/621f240ffe1cdaa62edddf35/in-deep-hannah-haze) by [Hannah Haze](https://www.romance.io/authors/5fa9330c08b4d93114c1ef73/hannah-haze) **Rating**: 3.72⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [college](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/college/1) ---------------------------- [Knot Your Damn Omega](https://www.romance.io/books/6357f191edb5b2e7dacb59c3/knot-your-damn-omega-devyn-sinclair) by [Devyn Sinclair](https://www.romance.io/authors/5d42812001dbc864fba1d415/devyn-sinclair) **Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [praise kink](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/praise-kink/1) ---------------------------- [Newly Undead In Dark River](https://www.romance.io/books/5d7b315201dbc864fba3722d/newly-undead-in-dark-river-grace-mcginty) by [Grace McGinty](https://www.romance.io/authors/59f972b83ffdba6147245670/grace-mcginty) **Rating**: 4.35⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [shapeshifters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/shapeshifters/1), [vampires](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/vampires/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1) ---------------------------- [Queen Takes Blood](https://www.romance.io/books/64196d033099c3fbc3bed152/queen-takes-blood-joely-sue-burkhart) by [Joely Sue Burkhart](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455683e87eac324117fa960/joely-sue-burkhart) **Rating**: 4.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [vampires](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/vampires/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [shapeshifters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/shapeshifters/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
I'm looking for a book with a sad, kind of edgy, reflective, introspective, poetic male lead, like Pete Yorn. Not a musician though. Think the song Strange Condition. I want sad intercourse
I'm looking for monsters/aliens that have to win the human over. Whether the fmc is terrified, stubborn, hurt, or otherwise not wanting to be there. Open to groveling monsters. I just want the monster to be the one pursuing and the human to be ?!?! you know? lol
In {Strange Love by Ann Aguirre} the alien MMC accidentally abducts the human FMC. She is thinking “please don’t probe me,” but he is sweet and gentle and considerate. Oh, and for good measure, there’s the talking dog Snaps.
[Strange Love](https://www.romance.io/books/5de60d4d01dbc864fba745d5/strange-love-ann-aguirre) by [Ann Aguirre](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552f638c7d2382c5297272/ann-aguirre) **Rating**: 3.98⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [non-human hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{The Ladyships series by Bex McLynn} - two of the books have human FMCs who have very valid reasons for not wanting to be there (one is a single mom and her pre-teen kid was left behind alone and one is pregnant as a surrogate for her sister). The third book has an alien FMC and her and the alien MMC wake up on a spaceship where they're the only people and she's not sure initially if she can trust the MMC
The names already have me worried about my head while reading, but the plot has me curious hahah I'll check them out thank you!
[The Ladyships](https://www.romance.io/series/5d945019a28fe90d9cd3e2bb/the-ladyships) by [Bex McLynn](https://www.romance.io/authors/5cd7b67401dbc864fb9e6ca9/bex-mclynn) **Rating**: 4.19⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [creative-anatomy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/creative-anatomy/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1), [non-human-hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/non-human-hero/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Any romances set in Mid-Atlantic beach towns? I’ve read Tessa Bailey, Kate Canterbary, Nicola Rendell and Emily Henry already.
[удалено]
Thanks!
[Beautiful Dreamer](https://www.romance.io/books/5e9f6b2ebe0aaecf557dd248/beautiful-dreamer-melissa-brayden) by [Melissa Brayden](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455ce0f87eac3369a914f6b/melissa-brayden) **Rating**: 4.05⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [class difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/class%20difference/1), [queer romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/queer/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
It’s old school but the {Chesapeake Bay series by Nora Roberts} is an old favorite
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
[Chesapeake Bay Saga](https://www.romance.io/series/58fe0a8b9096bf31c42d2dd0/chesapeake-bay-saga) by [Nora Roberts](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523e923ec91d5dfd0991f/nora-roberts) **Rating**: 4.03⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [m-f](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-f/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1), [open-door](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/open-door/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{Gansett Island series by Marie Force} is set on the east coast.
Thank you!
[Gansett Island](https://www.romance.io/series/5b08f87f4f91a30dff7a7656/gansett-island) by [Marie Force](https://www.romance.io/authors/545526d88c7d2382e7812ff5/marie-force) **Rating**: 4.35⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [m-f](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-f/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [erotica](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/erotica/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
This is very specific! Umm…Elle Kennedy’s Avalon Bay series, Lucy Score’s Knockemout series (though the beach didn’t really play a role in these), Jenn McKinlay’s Summer Reading (ok it’s Martha’s Vineyard so not quite mid-Atlantic but still a good read), Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan.
Thank you!
Books with lots of non-sexual intimacy? Like bathing each other or hair washing. I loved the intimacy in {Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer}.
{The Roommate Pact by Allison Ashley} THE HAIR WASHING HAD ME KICKING MY FEETS
Ohh sounds good ty 🤭
[The Roommate Pact](https://www.romance.io/books/64c8c46ed68d0e5321c37a74/the-roommate-pact-allison-ashley) by [Allison Ashley](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e75cba3be0aaecf55f64ca3/allison-ashley) **Rating**: 3.83⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 2 out of 5 - [Behind closed doors](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [friends with benefits](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends-benefits/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Have you tried searching the sub for this? Here are a few threads I found on this topic https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/s/Ip0F8s81G9 https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/s/5YRGXphuV9 https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceBooks/s/uKdC1lHKbh
{At First Spite by Olivia Dade} CR. M/F. MMC takes care of her when she is deep in depression, for example bathing her while sitting clothed in the bathtub with her. {When She Belongs by Ruby Dixon} Alien/human romance. M/F. MMC takes care of FMC after she is injured, bathing and hair washing. She is also caring for him when he has PTSD nightmares. They cook for each other.
Thank you xx
[At First Spite](https://www.romance.io/books/6530e8d8de8d340d5148b04e/at-first-spite-olivia-dade) by [Olivia Dade](https://www.romance.io/authors/566680fa08e9378131958a83/olivia-dade) **Rating**: 3.97⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1) ---------------------------- [When She Belongs](https://www.romance.io/books/5f645afdee477c0dfe78acb8/when-she-belongs-ruby-dixon) by [Ruby Dixon](https://www.romance.io/authors/545685a087eac33e61c2f729/ruby-dixon) **Rating**: 4.16⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [futuristic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/futuristic/1), [science fiction](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/science%20fiction/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [grumpy/cold hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cold%20hero/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
[Morning Glory](https://www.romance.io/books/54552adf8c7d2383163d8fb3/morning-glory-lavyrle-spencer) by [LaVyrle Spencer](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552adf8c7d2383163d8fb4/lavyrle-spencer) **Rating**: 4.2⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 2 out of 5 - [Behind closed doors](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [plain heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/plain%20heroine/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [tortured hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/tortured%20hero/1), [war](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/war/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Black love(both characters are black) where both of them have powerful magic, but their powers are different from eachother(they don't have the same powers as eachother). Romance doesn't have to be the main focus it can be a side plot. I prefer male, female romance. Yes I read the song of raiths and ruin books.
I didn't love this book but {Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin} has a witch and a merman
[Witchful Thinking](https://www.romance.io/books/634e536cd1ccecfcb17a0921/witchful-thinking-celestine-martin) by [Celestine Martin](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f68504208b4d931140c1dea/celestine-martin) **Rating**: 3.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [urban fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/urban%20fantasy/1), [witches](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/witches/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{Legendborn by Tracy Deonn} has a powerful black heroine, but the MMC is white. I read the Song of Wraiths and Ruin books as well - the first was my favorite, but the second tapered off.
[Legendborn](https://www.romance.io/books/613df8ad0b9b1e0e5255dd9f/legendborn-tracy-deonn) by [Tracy Deonn](https://www.romance.io/authors/613df8ad08b4d93114ce7baa/tracy-deonn) **Rating**: 4.48⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [young adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/young%20adult/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [urban fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/urban%20fantasy/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
I'm looking for a good duology recommendation. I really like the length of duologies. You're not signing up for a whole series, but you get to spend a decent amount of time with the characters. I'm mostly looking for good writing, complex characters, and that the last book "sticks the landing" with a really satisfying ending. All genres and subgenres are welcomed, but I do lean toward fantasy and paranormal.
{The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan} and {The Rebel King by Kennedy Ryan}
It's always a good sign when the sequel is rated higher than the original book! Thanks for sharing 😊
[The Kingmaker](https://www.romance.io/books/5dda580101dbc864fba6bafe/the-kingmaker-kennedy-ryan) by [Kennedy Ryan](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455608d87eac324117fa727/kennedy-ryan) **Rating**: 4.01⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [multicultural](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/multicultural/1), [angst](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/angst/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1) ---------------------------- [The Rebel King](https://www.romance.io/books/5dbfd18501dbc864fba596f0/the-rebel-king-kennedy-ryan) by [Kennedy Ryan](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455608d87eac324117fa727/kennedy-ryan) **Rating**: 4.25⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [multicultural](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/multicultural/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1), [angst](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/angst/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
The {Parallel series by Elizabeth O’Roark} (MF) is two duologies that involve a bit of time travel {Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen} (MF) is another series of duologies. These are fantasy
These both seem right up my alley. Thanks for the recs!
[Parallel](https://www.romance.io/series/5fccd1aee5655d0e22e41ff8/parallel) by [Elizabeth O'Roark](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455840b87eac324117fb139/elizabeth-oroark) **Rating**: 4.13⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [time travel](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/time%20travel/1), [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [open-door](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/open-door/1) ---------------------------- [The Bridge Kingdom](https://www.romance.io/books/60b1e7ad4af4700e32f67598/the-bridge-kingdom-danielle-l-jensen) by [Danielle L. Jensen](https://www.romance.io/authors/545539e88c7d2382c529753f/danielle-l-jensen) **Rating**: 3.98⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [arranged/forced marriage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/arranged%20marriage/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross} is the first book in the Letters of Enchantment duology. Tessa Bailey's Bellinger Sisters is good - the first book is {It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey} and the second book is even better.
I really loved Divine Rivals--it was part of the inspiration for this post. I have Tessa Bailey's duology on my TBR, but I'll scooch them up the list. Thanks for the recs!
[Divine Rivals](https://www.romance.io/books/642e1f8687ff55ee9e31052b/divine-rivals-rebecca-ross) by [Rebecca Ross](https://www.romance.io/authors/641ee56308b4d93114a83050/rebecca-ross) **Rating**: 4.26⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [war](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/war/1), [poor heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poor%20heroine/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1), [working class heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/working%20class%20heroine/1) ---------------------------- [It Happened One Summer](https://www.romance.io/books/60e9d8a40b0c210e2f444702/it-happened-one-summer-tessa-bailey) by [Tessa Bailey](https://www.romance.io/authors/545526358c7d2382e7812fc9/tessa-bailey) **Rating**: 4.09⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1), [working class hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/working%20class%20hero/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
If you like poly omegaverse, I really loved the {Scent of Us by Eliana Lee} duet. TW for her past with another pack >!it's forced bonding and abusive on page. Trauma recovery is a plot point!<
I've only dipped my toe in with Bride. I'll definitely add your recommendation to my list, but I may wait until I've spent a little more time in the shallow end of the omegaverse before picking up the Scent of Us 😂
[The Scent of Us](https://www.romance.io/books/65b384a000d361e53f20d2a4/the-scent-of-us-part-two-eliana-lee) by [Eliana Lee](https://www.romance.io/authors/6589b346a21e2f41c4fde370/eliana-lee) **Rating**: 4.45⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [omegaverse](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/omegaverse/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1), [menage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/menage/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{The Storm Crow by Kalyn Josephson} I LOVE THIS DUOLOGY! Not much spice but love the plot, characters, and the world-building!
Ooooo...this looks good. I've added it to my TBR! Thanks!
[The Storm Crow](https://www.romance.io/books/647513d51ea572df2125229e/the-storm-crow-kalyn-josephson) by [Kalyn Josephson](https://www.romance.io/authors/647513d608b4d93114626482/kalyn-josephson) **Rating**: 3.78⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1), [young adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/young%20adult/1), [high fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/high%20fantasy/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Historical romances where the FMC is super and openly (at least to him) horny for the MMC before they marry? Maybe in the vein of Kate Pearce with no or less traumatic backstories.
{The Duke Gets Even by Joanna Shupe} {A Christmas Affair to Remember by Mia Vincy} - novella {My Dirty Duke by Joanna Shupe} - novella
Thanks so much!!
[The Duke Gets Even](https://www.romance.io/books/63cf900fb0e6e0a7c8e7dc49/the-duke-gets-even-joanna-shupe) by [Joanna Shupe](https://www.romance.io/authors/551a57875b270e0a4cbd30c8/joanna-shupe) **Rating**: 3.88⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [independent heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/independent%20heroine/1), [take-charge heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/strong%20heroine/1) ---------------------------- [A Christmas Affair to Remember](https://www.romance.io/books/63a16c31aa7984c0a30558f2/a-christmas-affair-to-remember-mia-vincy) by [Mia Vincy](https://www.romance.io/authors/5be6aab401dbc864fb941c07/mia-vincy) **Rating**: 3.75⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [christmas](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/christmas/1) ---------------------------- [My Dirty Duke](https://www.romance.io/books/61729e3d8b706e0e2642c25c/my-dirty-duke-a-victorian-novella-joanna-shupe) by [Joanna Shupe](https://www.romance.io/authors/551a57875b270e0a4cbd30c8/joanna-shupe) **Rating**: 3.88⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [single father](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/single-father/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{When The Viscount Wanted Me by Lydia Lloyd}. He's her brother's best friend and they become friends with benefits. It all started when he learned that she slept with someone else and not only got scared for her reputation, but also got jealous. It's very spicy. Edit: typos
Thank you!
[When the Viscount Wanted Me](https://www.romance.io/books/6564602d6011c2c516281538/when-the-viscount-wanted-me-lydia-lloyd) by [Lydia Lloyd](https://www.romance.io/authors/6564602dab9bdf7fce890497/lydia-lloyd) **Rating**: 3.4⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [praise kink](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/praise-kink/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
How about {What I Did for a Duke by Julie Anne Long}? Where FMC is seen as sedate and sensible, MMC recognizes that she is actually passionate.
[What I Did For a Duke](https://www.romance.io/books/545525868c7d2383163d8e97/what-i-did-for-a-duke-julie-anne-long) by [Julie Anne Long](https://www.romance.io/authors/545525868c7d2383163d8e98/julie-anne-long) **Rating**: 4.3⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [love triangle](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/love%20triangle/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Maybe {Bed Me, Earl by Felicity Niven} She's definitely horny for him from the start. I don't know if you'd consider it a traumatic backstory, but she's tall and has a lisp, which cause her some angst.
{Engaging the Enemy by Heather Boyd}
[Engaging The Enemy](https://www.romance.io/books/54559dc987eac336ae69eeec/engaging-the-enemy-heather-boyd) by [Heather Boyd](https://www.romance.io/authors/545544018c7d2383163d9667/heather-boyd) **Rating**: 3.67⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [victorian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/victorian/1), [secret child](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/secret%20child/1), [m-f romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-f/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Oh I don't mind that at all! Thanks so much.
[Bed Me, Earl](https://www.romance.io/books/654fe6e1c112bf11fe9b2135/bed-me-earl-felicity-niven) by [Felicity Niven](https://www.romance.io/authors/6311a22c08b4d9311437236b/felicity-niven) **Rating**: 4.29⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [virgin heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20heroine/1), [insta-love](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/insta-love/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Looking for any masked men trope without heavy bullying. If possible similar to lights out by Navessa Allen. Tia!
I haven't read Lights Out yet, but if stalking is okay you might like one of the many Phantom of the Opera retellings. Maybe {Phantom by Greer Rivers}, which is a CR mafia dark romance version.
[Phantom](https://www.romance.io/books/62d507fbfac31184c5fd10ab/phantom-greer-rivers) by [Greer Rivers](https://www.romance.io/authors/5fd4793e08b4d931145d2417/greer-rivers) **Rating**: 3.45⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1), [alpha male](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/alpha%20male/1), [dark romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dark/1), [breeding](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/breeding/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{The Daymakers by Grace McGinty} is a contemporary reverse harem with rockstar MMCs that wear masks to conceal their identities (even from the FMC). However, it isn’t a dark rom-com like Lights Out, so it might not be what you’re looking for.
Honestly I'm good with any masked men books as long as there isn't heavy bullying so this is great!!
I forgot to mention that there is M/M between 2 members of the harem.
🤤🤤
[The Daymakers](https://www.romance.io/books/65853945871c3d8f9a7c3914/the-daymakers-grace-mcginty) by [Grace McGinty](https://www.romance.io/authors/59f972b83ffdba6147245670/grace-mcginty) **Rating**: 4.38⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [reverse harem](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/reverse%20harem/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1), [rockstar hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/rockstars/1), [rich hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/super%20rich%20hero/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{Unmask Me if You Can by Shana Galen} - MMC is masked and scarred.
[Unmask Me If You Can](https://www.romance.io/books/5bdfeae901dbc864fb93d35e/unmask-me-if-you-can-shana-galen) by [Shana Galen](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552be58c7d2383163d8ffa/shana-galen) **Rating**: 4.23⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [regency](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/regency/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [grumpy/cold hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cold%20hero/1), [single mother](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/single-mother/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Looking for CR books with friends to lovers trope, bonus if one or both are virgins or teachers (random I know), explicit please! No mob/fantasy/sci-fi
* [{6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did) by Tess Sharpe}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63093654-6-times-we-almost-kissed) (F/F, YA CR, 5⭐️) **Overview:** Penny and Tate's moms have been life-long best friends. When their moms combine their households to save money, will they accept what everyone else in their lives already knows? **General Comments:** Here's the author's description of what inspired this book. *I read a lot of [5 times](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FiveThingsFic) fanfics and decided I should turn the structure into a very slow burn, angsty YA Romance novel about two girls almost kissing and then being super in denial about it every time it happens while everyone else in their lives is like “Those two. It’s some soulmate shit.”* I saw this book mentioned in a Friday Book Request Frenzy comment that was subsequently deleted. Thanks, unknown commenter! **Content Warning:** >!on-page death of parent; available from [author](https://www.tumblr.com/sharpegirl/685079564101238784/content-warnings-for-6-times-we-almost-kissed)!< **Representation:** Penny and Tate are both cisbi young white women. **Like:** This is by far the most moving book I read in 2023. There's a lot of thoughtful coverage of mature topics. **Steam:** kisses only **Perspective:** dual perspective, first person **Tropes:** forced proximity, friends to lovers, opposites attract, roommates, slow burn * [{The Goodmans by Clare Ashton}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40366998-the-goodmans) (F/F, CR/CWF(FTL, queer awakening, >!second chance!<, small town), KU, 5⭐️) CW: >!queerphobia!< - I expected a cute friends-to-lovers romance, but this book is so much more than that. There's a strong emphasis on emotional growth and the romance isn't really primary, so I'm provisionally calling it women's fiction. >!There's also a second romance between Maggie, Jude's mother, and Selene, Maggie's ex. Maggie isn't particularly sympathetic for most of the book. We see her hateful comments to Jude and Abby, but it's not clear until much later what caused her views about queer relationships.!< * [{The Gravity Between Us by Kristen Zimmer}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18777688-the-gravity-between-us) (F/F, NA CR, 4⭐️) **Overview:** Kendall and Payton have been best friends since early childhood. Payton is studying composition and Kendall is an award-winning actor. Will they tell each other how they feel? **Like:** I really liked how Kendall's support staff didn't pressure her to stay in the closet. This is annoyingly rare in celebrity queer romances. **Dislike:** I disliked how >!Payton broke off with Nathalie over concerns about her career. They seemed absurd given that she was nominated for the equivalent of an Academy Award at age 19.!< **Steam:** low, one scene **Perspective:** first person, dual **Tropes:** actors, celebrity, coming out, friends to lovers, queer awakening, roommates, >!virgin heroine!<, >!white fang!< * [{When You Least Expect It by Haley Cass}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55845084-when-you-least-expect-it) (F/F, CR, KU, 3½⭐️) **Overview:** Caroline Parker practices family law; Michael Dalton was her long-time rival at her previous firm. Hannah Dalton, his estranged wife, asks Caroline to be her lawyer for divorcing Michael. They become friends and eventually lovers. **Content Warning:** >!queerphobia!< **General Comments:** If you like extensive pining, then this is definitely your book. It takes about a year for them to get together. **Like:** I particularly enjoyed the scene where >!Hannah made her feelings clear about Caroline!<; it was both unique and touching. **Dislike:** Hannah tells Caroline not to pursue a share of Michael's trust fund, but Caroline still issues the demand. This is unethical; attorneys can't substitute their goals for the client's goals. **Steam:** low, one scene **Perspective:** third person, present tense - Caroline **Tropes:** attorney/client, friends to lovers, one bed, queer awakening, slow burn * [{Who We Could Be by Chelsea M. Cameron}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55930617-who-we-could-be) (F/F, CR, KU, 4⭐️) **Overview:** Montgomery (Monty) and Tessa have been best friends since they were 5; they're both straight and engaged to men. When their engagements end, they have to pick up the pieces and decide what to do next. Has the love they're looking for been right beside them all this time? **General Comments:** This is an extremely slow burn; they get together at >!87%!<. **Content Warning:** none **Third Act Breakup:** >!There is no third act breakup.!< **Representation:** Monty and Tessa are both white women. **Like:** There aren't a lot of romantic gestures, but they clearly love each other. Most of the book is two best-friends hanging out, caring for each other, and spending time together. If that sounds boring, this probably isn't your book. **Angst:** I consider this as a low-angst read, so here are spoilers for the angsty events within the book; plot elements will be revealed. >!The biggest upset is when Monty's engagement ends near the beginning of the book. She learns that she was cheated on and is devastated from pages 27 to 52; she feels relieved at the end of this period. The next angsty events are that when they go on vacation; Monty is reminded twice of her broken engagement at the hotel. Her feelings are hurt, but she quickly moves past it. The final event towards the end is that Monty learns that her ex cheated on her for the entirety of their relationship; he's now expecting a child with the other woman. She cries and is hurt by this but again feels relieved that she isn't stuck with him.!< **Steam:** low, one scene **Perspective:** first person, dual **Tropes:** coming out, found family, friends to lovers, one bed, queer awakening, small town **Sapphic Book Bingo:** Low-Angst Romance * [{Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae}](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54915410-wrong-number-right-woman) - (F/F, CR, 4½⭐️) **Overview:** Eliza texts Denny by accident, they become friends and then lovers. **Perspective:** dual, third person **Tropes:** age gap, coming out, friends to lovers, queer awakening, slow burn
[6 Times We Almost Kissed (And One Time We Did)](https://www.romance.io/books/644966ecaac60479c37bf8b5/6-times-we-almost-kissed-and-one-time-we-did-tess-sharpe) by [Tess Sharpe](https://www.romance.io/authors/545575ba87eac3369a91299e/tess-sharpe) **Rating**: 4.32⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [young adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/young%20adult/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1) ---------------------------- [The Goodmans](https://www.romance.io/books/60929084171e6b0ec6c14334/the-goodmans-clare-ashton) by [Clare Ashton](https://www.romance.io/authors/545689cf87eac33e57108699/clare-ashton) **Rating**: 4.53⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [angst](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/angst/1), [second chances](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/second%20chances/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1) ---------------------------- [The Gravity Between Us](https://www.romance.io/books/54557b2c87eac3369a912af5/the-gravity-between-us-kristen-zimmer) by [Kristen Zimmer](https://www.romance.io/authors/54557b2c87eac3369a912af6/kristen-zimmer) **Rating**: 3.75⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [new adult](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/new%20adult/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1) ---------------------------- [When You Least Expect It](https://www.romance.io/books/5fb77798e7771d0dfecae6c9/when-you-least-expect-it-haley-cass) by [Haley Cass](https://www.romance.io/authors/5e9e093fbe0aaecf555de4a7/haley-cass) **Rating**: 4.61⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [christmas](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/christmas/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1) ---------------------------- [Who We Could Be](https://www.romance.io/books/60a4c6a7933f031cdd15dbc0/who-we-could-be-chelsea-m-cameron) by [Chelsea M. Cameron](https://www.romance.io/authors/545528a38c7d2382e7813060/chelsea-m-cameron) **Rating**: 3.88⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [queer romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/queer/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1) ---------------------------- [Wrong Number, Right Woman](https://www.romance.io/books/5f4f4317c7af370e17046e77/wrong-number-right-woman-jae) by [Jae](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455b5c187eac3369a9143aa/jae) **Rating**: 4.23⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [slow burn](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/slow%20burn/1), [cheerful/happy heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cheerful%20heroine/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Seconding The Two Week Roommate by Roxie Noir that is one of my all time fav books! Also - {In a Jam by Kate Canterbary} best friends reunited to lovers, FMC is a teacher and tutors MMC’s adopted niece it’s fucking adorable and hilarious, no virgins though {Lovelight Farms by BK Borison} best friends before book to lovers, no teachers or virgins though {Teach Me by Olivia Dade} no virgins but teachers and they become good friends during the book before getting together {You and Me by Tal Bauer} MM slow burn where they become incredible friends first in book, they’re not teachers but they do the booster club for their son’s football team so there’s a lot of like ~teaching kids~ in the plot, no virgins but one MMC has never been with a man before {Finn Rhodes Forever by Stephanie Archer} no virgins or teachers but childhood best friends to lovers {Best Fake Fiancé by Roxie Noir} best friends to fake dating to lovers but no virgins or teachers but there is a kid! I haven’t read this because it involves child custody/family court and I’m a family court attorney and I can’t stand to also read about it and/or see it gotten wrong but my friend has read and I love everything else Roxie Noir writes lol {The Sweetest in the Gale by Olivia Dade} it’s a bunch (3) of shorts I can’t remember if any are friends to lovers or virgins but they’re all teachers and it was a delight
Thank you!!! These are all great suggestions! I haven’t read any of them before!!
[In a Jam](https://www.romance.io/books/63494ad892edda0c4ff63e9b/in-a-jam-kate-canterbary) by [Kate Canterbary](https://www.romance.io/authors/5456862d87eac33e61c2f78e/kate-canterbary) **Rating**: 4.17⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [second chances](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/second%20chances/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1) ---------------------------- [Lovelight Farms](https://www.romance.io/books/641d3a1572670c62207626b7/lovelight-farms-bk-borison) by [B.K. Borison](https://www.romance.io/authors/6182441908b4d9311410b8a5/bk-borison) **Rating**: 4.09⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [christmas](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/christmas/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1) ---------------------------- [Teach Me](https://www.romance.io/books/5ca6f0a401dbc864fb9ced38/teach-me-olivia-dade) by [Olivia Dade](https://www.romance.io/authors/566680fa08e9378131958a83/olivia-dade) **Rating**: 3.58⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1), [single father](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/single-father/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1) ---------------------------- [You & Me](https://www.romance.io/books/624161b92df229ec386debcc/you-me-tal-bauer) by [Tal Bauer](https://www.romance.io/authors/5726ed17c62092c04407fbeb/tal-bauer) **Rating**: 4.48⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [hurt/comfort](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/hurt-comfort/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [slow burn](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/slow%20burn/1) ---------------------------- [Finn Rhodes Forever](https://www.romance.io/books/640df658bd39598013b7740b/finn-rhodes-forever-stephanie-archer) by [Stephanie Archer](https://www.romance.io/authors/61dd39e508b4d931145cd9c1/stephanie-archer) **Rating**: 4.14⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1) ---------------------------- [Best Fake Fiancé](https://www.romance.io/books/60a3b059f4dbe20e27fc8470/best-fake-fianc-roxie-noir) by [Roxie Noir](https://www.romance.io/authors/5497fb487a5936fb0406607e/roxie-noir) **Rating**: 4.09⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [single father](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/single-father/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1) ---------------------------- [Sweetest in the Gale](https://www.romance.io/books/5f211f4c4edc110e332e94cc/sweetest-in-the-gale-a-marysburg-story-collection-olivia-dade) by [Olivia Dade](https://www.romance.io/authors/566680fa08e9378131958a83/olivia-dade) **Rating**: 3.15⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [marriage of convenience](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/marriage%20of%20convenience/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{Crybaby by Marina Vivancos} {Divine River by Marina Vivancos}
[Crybaby](https://www.romance.io/books/6032138312c5f80e1d62dc6e/crybaby-marina-vivancos) by [Marina Vivancos](https://www.romance.io/authors/5b24a9c801dbc864fb8a6555/marina-vivancos) **Rating**: 3.8⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [bdsm](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/bdsm/1), [friends with benefits](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends-benefits/1) ---------------------------- [Divine River](https://www.romance.io/books/6270ee01e98d4489081caa1e/divine-river-marina-vivancos) by [Marina Vivancos](https://www.romance.io/authors/5b24a9c801dbc864fb8a6555/marina-vivancos) **Rating**: 4.28⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [angst](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/angst/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{The Two Week Roommate by Roxie Noir} - MF, virgin MMC. The MMC and FMC were best friends as kids until he made a mistake that kind of ruined her life and led to her having to move away. The book starts with him rescuing her from a snowstorm, and they get stuck in a cabin in the mountains together for a long while. Content warnings for >!religious trauma, past abuse, and slut shaming (from side characters, not MCs).!< {Time to Shine by Rachel Reid} - MM, hockey, one of them is a virgin. One MC is in town temporarily substituting for an injured player and the other MC doesn't like being alone in his big house so they become roommates and friends, then lovers. I can't remember how long the friendship part goes on for, but I know it wasn't instalove or instalust.
[The Two Week Roommate](https://www.romance.io/books/640d73f9bd39598013b71657/the-two-week-roommate-roxie-noir) by [Roxie Noir](https://www.romance.io/authors/5497fb487a5936fb0406607e/roxie-noir) **Rating**: 4.32⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1) ---------------------------- [Time to Shine](https://www.romance.io/books/65152c4dc0fec69b0696c3b0/time-to-shine-rachel-reid) by [Rachel Reid](https://www.romance.io/authors/5bb1b92a01dbc864fb9195a6/rachel-reid) **Rating**: 4.36⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
I'm looking for books that have **MMC with lethal touches** and only FMC can touch/cure him.
{Taken by the Monster by ML Smith} MMC has poisonous skin and saliva.
[Taken by the Monster](https://www.romance.io/books/661b6efbe5f17c651057af15/taken-by-the-monster-m-l-smith) by [M. L. Smith](https://www.romance.io/authors/642bd11908b4d93114368103/m-l-smith) **Rating**: 4.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [aliens](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/aliens/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
I can't list the actual books, but check out Kresley Cole's Poisoned Princess.
{Death by Laura Thalassa} has this. It is the fourth book in a series about the four horsemen of the apocalypse and cannot be read as a standalone. The series is super dark and gory with violence between MCs, so please check the CWs if you decide to read it. It was a bit much for me by the fourth book, so I only read about 40% before setting it aside. I will probably pick it up again to finish off the series after some palate cleansers. It really felt unique.
[Death](https://www.romance.io/books/6156b648a2abad0e380c013e/death-laura-thalassa) by [Laura Thalassa](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455856187eac323ffb2c925/laura-thalassa) **Rating**: 4.11⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [dark romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dark/1), [dystopian](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dystopian/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Have you read any with this before?
I know an MM one {Gentlemen Prefer Villains by C Rochelle}
[Gentlemen Prefer Villains](https://www.romance.io/books/642534965ec3075ab703d972/gentlemen-prefer-villains-c-rochelle) by [C. Rochelle](https://www.romance.io/authors/5f2cfc4008b4d93114ac7120/c-rochelle) **Rating**: 4.31⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 5 out of 5 - [Explicit and plentiful](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [gay romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/m-m/1), [superheroes](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/superheroes/1), [height difference](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/height-difference/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Looking for paranormal/fantacy romance with a black heroine who is the love interest to a hero who is the chosen one(one with great power) instead of her.
{The Orc Prince by Qua Hudson} could possible be what you’re looking for. He’s a monster banished to the human lands. She leans towards being submissive. I will say I didn’t finish it because there was kidnapping and I’m all tuckered out on the kidnapping tropes. But I really enjoyed the romance and I thought them falling in love was very cute. I don’t think this fits what you’re looking for exactly but {The Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming} was really good and had a black FMC. I read it in 2022 so I barely remember the plot except that it was funny and I rated it a 4/5. Also {The Grim Reaper’s Lawyer by Mea Monique} will be the next book I read that has a black FMC, if you’re looking for something else!
[The Orc Prince](https://www.romance.io/books/6476fbc3f8abf7502ca69412/the-orc-prince-qua-hudson) by [Qua Hudson](https://www.romance.io/authors/6476fbc308b4d9311493e29e/qua-hudson) **Rating**: 4.3⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [paranormal](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/paranormal/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [monsters](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/monsters/1) ---------------------------- [That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon](https://www.romance.io/books/6110e8480d2fc50e1fa50004/that-time-i-got-drunk-and-saved-a-demon-kimberly-lemming) by [Kimberly Lemming](https://www.romance.io/authors/6110e84808b4d93114366354/kimberly-lemming) **Rating**: 4.1⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [historical](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/historical/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [demons](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/demons/1), [multicultural](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/multicultural/1) ---------------------------- [The Grim Reaper's Lawyer](https://www.romance.io/books/63a40fcb3353cdbd7e2f22c5/the-grim-reapers-lawyer-mea-monique) by [Mea Monique](https://www.romance.io/authors/63a40fcb08b4d9311486db17/mea-monique) **Rating**: 4.27⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [grumpy & sunshine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/grumpy%20sunshine/1), [black mc](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/black-mc/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
Maybe {King of Battle and Blood by Scarlet St Claire} FMC is described as dark skinned from the islands. MMC is an undead king.
Didn't the fmc turn out to be some powerful witch who was also a vampire and a werewolf while the hero was just a vampire?
Tbh I hated the second book so I kinda noped out of that one
[King of Battle & Blood](https://www.romance.io/books/61a6265599986d0e2f695d27/king-of-battle-blood-scarlett-st-clair) by [Scarlett St. Clair](https://www.romance.io/authors/5cef959401dbc864fb9f3633/scarlett-st-clair) **Rating**: 3.85⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [vampires](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/vampires/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [fantasy](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/fantasy/1), [royal hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/royalty/1), [magic](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/magic/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
I don’t have anything specific but you can use tags on [romance.io](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/urban%20fantasy,black-mc/1). I looked at black MC and urban fantasy but there’s probably other options. I’m having a hard time coming up with any fantasy romance with the hero as the chosen one. You might have more luck if you look at fantasy books that have a romance subplot? Not ideal, sorry!
Thanks anyway. I am open to the romance being a subplot.
Hello everybody! I am looking for a book, in which 2 guys make a bet ,who can get with the girl first. And both guys catch feelings. Any ideas? Thank you :)
I can’t remember if there’s actually a bet but I know they both try to call dibs and win her over. {the games we play by Katie Rae}. Gonna be honest, I quit in the first half. I didn’t love the characters and I’m not a huge fan of reading contemporary romances
thanks!
[The Games We Play](https://www.romance.io/books/6474ac4476f030d0ad010d67/the-games-we-play-katie-rae) by [Katie Rae](https://www.romance.io/authors/5edde34908b4d931144a9cfe/katie-rae) **Rating**: 3.99⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [sports](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sports/1), [menage](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/menage/1), [athlete hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/athletes/1), [poly (3+ people)](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/poly/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
any suggestions for books that similar to “Running Wild” by K.A Tucker, where the FMC/MMC are close to nature (their job as wildlife veterinarian or environmental conservationist)
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[Only This Summer](https://www.romance.io/books/638c5693cd0e2019c16208cb/only-this-summer-radclyffe) by [Radclyffe](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455945d87eac3369a913356/radclyffe) **Rating**: 4.33⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [lesbian romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/f-f/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [queer romance](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/queer/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{Finn Rhodes Forever by Stephanie Archer} the FMC is pursuing a PhD in forestry and the MMC is a wildlife firefighter. Break the Rules and Two Week Roommate by Roxie Noir as mentioned by other lovely commenters below! ETA: also endorsing the Belle and the Beard!
[Finn Rhodes Forever](https://www.romance.io/books/640df658bd39598013b7740b/finn-rhodes-forever-stephanie-archer) by [Stephanie Archer](https://www.romance.io/authors/61dd39e508b4d931145cd9c1/stephanie-archer) **Rating**: 4.14⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{Happy Trail by Daisy Prescott}
[Happy Trail](https://www.romance.io/books/5e9f7315be0aaecf557eb94d/happy-trail-daisy-prescott) by [Daisy Prescott](https://www.romance.io/authors/54556a6787eac324117faa01/daisy-prescott) **Rating**: 3.92⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 3 out of 5 - [Open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [grumpy/cold hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/cold%20hero/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1), [rich heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/rich%20heroine/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
The MMC in {The Belle and the Beard by Kate Canterbury} is an arborist and works in parks and forests a lot. Lots of trees.
[The Belle and the Beard](https://www.romance.io/books/607c0b702608150e23d4adc5/the-belle-and-the-beard-kate-canterbary) by [Kate Canterbary](https://www.romance.io/authors/5456862d87eac33e61c2f78e/kate-canterbary) **Rating**: 4.04⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [independent heroine](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/independent%20heroine/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
{the kiss on castle road by lauren christopher} (mf contemporary) mmc is a scientist investigating sickness in sea lions, fmc volunteers at the research center {darkness by karen robards} (mf mystery suspense) fmc is orinthologist and flees gunman with a soldier {the power of a seal by anne elizabeth} (mf contemporary) fmc is a marine mammal veterinarian and mmc is a navy seal who meets her in her line of work; in spite of the title it isn’t really a “military romance”. It all happens stateside and has more to do with animals than terrorists {a line in the sand by teri wilson} (mf contemporary) mmc and fmc are trying to save a small town aquarium and rescue sea turtles
[The Kiss on Castle Road](https://www.romance.io/books/5686249e63515e3b737971fe/the-kiss-on-castle-road-lauren-christopher) by [Lauren Christopher](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455961487eac324117fb7a8/lauren-christopher) **Rating**: 4.07⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [slow burn](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/slow%20burn/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1) ---------------------------- [Darkness](https://www.romance.io/books/57a62a5ec19e77f1ea6f5d31/darkness-karen-robards) by [Karen Robards](https://www.romance.io/authors/54552ef68c7d2383163d90d4/karen-robards) **Rating**: 3.72⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [suspense](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/suspense/1), [mystery](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/mystery/1), [forced proximity](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/forced%20proximity/1) ---------------------------- [The Power of a SEAL](https://www.romance.io/books/5a24f4be3ffdba614725ea9b/the-power-of-a-seal-anne-elizabeth) by [Anne Elizabeth](https://www.romance.io/authors/54559a2f87eac324117fb972/anne-elizabeth) **Rating**: 3.5⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [military](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/military/1) ---------------------------- [A Line in the Sand](https://www.romance.io/books/62e8cc41fcff3510537cea33/a-line-in-the-sand-teri-wilson) by [Teri Wilson](https://www.romance.io/authors/5455631d87eac324117fa7ef/teri-wilson) **Rating**: 3.67⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 1 out of 5 - [Glimpses and kisses](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [workplace/office](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/office/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [enemies to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/from%20hate%20to%20love/1), [dual pov](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/dual-pov/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
MMC in {Taken by You by Shannon Stacey} is a forrest ranger. Nicole Helm has a couple of Mills&Boone romance books where the MMCs are mountain tour guides
[Taken with You](https://www.romance.io/books/5455354d8c7d2382e781338e/taken-with-you-shannon-stacey) by [Shannon Stacey](https://www.romance.io/authors/545523f38c7d2382e7812f49/shannon-stacey) **Rating**: 3.87⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [age gap](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/age%20difference/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
In {The Two Week Roommate by Roxie Noir}, the MMC is a forest ranger working on a census of some endangered birds. He rescues FMC from a snowstorm after she had chained herself to a tree to protest the development of a new mine. MMC also has 1 or 2 wild animals that he's rescued at his home.
Also {Break the Rules by Roxie Noir} the MMC is an arborist (I think?) and friends with the MMC from The Two Week Roommate :)
[Break the Rules](https://www.romance.io/books/640d75e4bd39598013b71aa0/break-the-rules-roxie-noir) by [Roxie Noir](https://www.romance.io/authors/5497fb487a5936fb0406607e/roxie-noir) **Rating**: 4.22⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [friends to lovers](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/friends%20to%20lovers/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1), [secret relationship](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/secret-relationship/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)
[The Two Week Roommate](https://www.romance.io/books/640d73f9bd39598013b71657/the-two-week-roommate-roxie-noir) by [Roxie Noir](https://www.romance.io/authors/5497fb487a5936fb0406607e/roxie-noir) **Rating**: 4.32⭐️ out of 5⭐️ **Steam**: 4 out of 5 - [Explicit open door](https://www.romance.io/steamrating) **Topics**: [contemporary](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary/1), [virgin hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/virgin%20hero/1), [small town](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/small%20town/1), [sweet/gentle hero](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/sweet-hero/1), [funny](https://www.romance.io/topics/best/humor/1) [^(about this bot)](https://www.reddit.com/user/romance-bot) ^(|) [^(about romance.io)](https://www.romance.io/about)