Romance Theme (B)

Themes that we love to see in our romance novels

American Lead (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Bisexual / Pansexual Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Celebrity (B)Chapstick (B)Contemporary (B)Divorcee (B)Femme / Femme (B)Femme Lead (B)Friends To Lovers (B)Marriage Of Convenience / Fauxmance (B)Medium Heat Physical Relations (B)Musician (B)Reviews & ListsRich Girl / Poor Girl (B)Romance (B)Single Mother (B)Slow Burn Romance (B)Trapped Together / Forced Proximity (B)

Falls From Grace by Ruby Landers: Book Review

From our review: “Ruby Landers has grabbed my attention with Falls From Grace! She’s created an engaging story with a (reverse) fake relationship whose main characters are multidimensional with strengths and challenges.”

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The Villains Series by Lee Winter: Audiobook Review

From our review: “This series is without a doubt the best audio I have ever listened to. Angela Dawe simply outdid herself bringing Lee Winter’s brilliant story to life. Honestly, listening to these two books was life-changing for me.”

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25-39 Lead (B)Academia / Education (B)Australian Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Chapstick (B)Contemporary (B)Dramatic Romance (with lots of angst) (B)Euphemistic / TamePhysical Relations (B)Femme Lead (B)Girl Next Door / Sunshine (B)Ice Queen / Beast / Grump (B)Lesbian (B)One Night to Forever (B)Opposites Attract (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Teacher / Professor (B)Workplace (B)

The Best Mistake by Emily O’Beirne: Book Review

From our review: “This book is more than a romance, and more than a book set in the world of academia.”

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25-39 Lead (B)Audiobook (B)Books Fiction (B)Marriage Of Convenience / Fauxmance (B)No Graphic Physical Relations (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Small Business Owner (B)Sweet Romance (with little angst) (B)

Bride of the Elven Innkeeper by Autumn Wolff: Audiobook Review

From our review: “Despite the continuing threat of a dangerous religious cult, the story is peaceful, sweet and humorous throughout.”

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25-39 Lead (B)Actress (B)American Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Celebrity (B)Contemporary (B)Femme / Femme (B)Femme Lead (B)Joint reviewLesbian (B)Marriage Of Convenience / Fauxmance (B)Medium Heat Physical Relations (B)Pet Mommy (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Slow Burn Romance (B)Trapped Together / Forced Proximity (B)

Cover Story by Rachel Lacey: Book Review

From our review: “pets were a fantastic addition to the book. The dogs rank high on the dorky cuteness spectrum and Cassie the spitfire kitten putting the rambunctious boxers in their place was great”

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25-39 Lead (B)40+ Lead (B)Academia / Education (B)Age Gap (May / Dec) (B)American Lead (B)Anna's Favourite (B)Best Of The Best Books (B)Bisexual / Pansexual Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Coming Out (B)Contemporary (B)Dark AcademiaDramatic Romance (with lots of angst) (B)Femme Lead (B)Girl Next Door / Sunshine (B)Hall Of Fame Books (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Ice Queen / Beast / Grump (B)Jenna's Favourite (B)Joint reviewLesbian (B)Medium Heat Physical Relations (B)One Night to Forever (B)Opposites Attract (B)Pet Mommy (B)Rach's Favourite (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Romantic Suspense (B)Second Chance (B)Series (B)Teacher / Professor (B)

Magdalene Nox by Milena McKay: Book Review

From our review: “For thirty years Magdalene Nox has had a dream to seek retribution from the people and place that so callously discarded her. It should have been simple. Except.”

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25-39 Lead (B)Action Novels (B)Bisexual / Pansexual Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Butch / Stud Lead (B)Futuristic (B)Grumpy / Sunshine (B)Medium Heat Physical Relations (B)Military Professional (B)Military Thriller (B)New Adult (18 - 24) Lead (B)Psychic (B)Reviews & ListsRomantic Suspense (B)Science Fiction (B)Second Chance (B)Series (B)Speculative Fiction (B)Techno Thriller (B)Thriller Novels (B)Thrilling Reads (B)

Threadbare by Elle E. Ire: Book Review

From our review: “The underlying skeleton of the story, is a sci-fi action-thriller, but the meat and heart of Threadbare lie in the characters of Vick and Kelly, and the dynamic relationship between them.”

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Books Fiction (B)Butch / Femme (B)Futuristic (B)Lesbian (B)Medium Heat Physical Relations (B)Opposites Attract (B)Pilot (B)Reviews & ListsRoyalty (B)Science Fiction (B)Short Story / Novella (B)Space Opera (B)Speculative Fiction (B)

What the Empress Wants by Daisy Fairchild: Book Review

From our review: “Because it’s a short fiction the author wastes no time introducing the well-drawn milleau in which Her Most Royal Excellency Alludos Minaris Xeratos Koxinahmalof the house Ehkâsorki, First Daughter, Princess of the Moons of Mellinanious and the Thalas Belt, Empress Ascendant becomes the biggest prize in the galaxy.”

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25-39 Lead (B)Books Fiction (B)Butch / Femme (B)Butch / Stud Lead (B)Celebrity (B)Fated Love / Soulmates (B)Femme Lead (B)Historical (B)Historical Thriller (B)Medium Heat Physical Relations (B)Musician (B)Reviews & ListsSmall Town (B)

Whiskey War by Stacy Lynn Miller: Book Review

From our review: “Violence and power struggles create a lot of tension, and the whole book has a waiting for the other shoe to drop feeling. It’s tiring but well worth the effort.”

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Actress (B)Adventure Novels (B)American Lead (B)Bildungsroman / Coming Of Age (B)Bisexual / Pansexual Lead (B)Boats and Ships (B)Books Fiction (B)British Lead (B)Coming Out (B)Dancer (B)Divorcee (B)Erotic Romance (B)European Lead (B)Fantasy Novels (B)Femme / Femme (B)Femme Lead (B)Friends To Lovers (B)Girl Next Door / Sunshine (B)Highly Recommended Books (B)Historical (B)Hot Physical Relations (B)Lesbian (B)Magic User (B)Magical Realism (B)Mystery (B)New Adult (18 - 24) Lead (B)One Night to Forever (B)Period Piece (B)Physical Relations With Toys (B)Private Investigator (B)Reviews & ListsRomance (B)Romantic Suspense (B)Sweet Romance (with little angst) (B)Victoria Lilly's Favourite (B)

A Restless Truth by Freya Marske: Book Review

From our review: “This was one of the most entertaining novels I’ve ever read. Fans of historical fiction, magic realism, or steamy romance will all be very pleased with A Restless Truth”

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