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A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout book cover

A Shadow in the Ember

by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Series: Flesh and Fire
Spice4/5
Darkness6/10
Obsession8/10
Romance9/10
arranged seductionassassin heroineEnemies to loversfated mates
Afflicted by R.D. Baker book cover

Afflicted

by R.D. Baker
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HEA/HFN Readable on its own: recorded
Dark / Brutal
Spice5/5
Darkness7/10
Obsession8/10
Romance10/10
Enemies to loversforbidden romanceforced proximityhe falls first
Better When It Hurts by Skye Warren book cover

Better When It Hurts

by Skye Warren
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HEA/HFN Series: Stripped Readable on its own: recorded
Dark / Brutal
Spice5/5
Darkness8/10
Obsession8/10
Romance9/10
cruel heroforbidden romancefoster siblingspower imbalance
EERIEEFFICIENCYEEBlack Sheepby Alexa Harlowe & BrynneWeaverCOVER COMING SOON

Black Sheep

by Alexa Harlowe & Brynne Weaver
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HEA/HFN Readable on its own: recorded
Spice5/5
Darkness9/10
Obsession9/10
Romance9/10
age gapBDSMconsensual non-consentcult
Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger book cover

Blackthorn

by J.T. Geissinger
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Readable on its own: recorded
Gothic / Atmospheric
Spice4/5
Darkness9/10
Obsession8/10
Romance7/10
dark magicEnemies to loversfamily feudfirst love
EERIEEFFICIENCYEEBlood and Breathby Jill RamsowerCOVER COMING SOON

Blood and Breath

by Jill Ramsower
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HEA/HFN Series: Of Myth and Man
Dark / BrutalObsessive / Possessive
Spice3/5
Darkness5/10
Obsession9/10
Romance8/10
forbidden romanceopposing factions
Blood Orange by Karina Halle book cover

Blood Orange

by Karina Halle
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Series: Dracula Duet
Spice5/5
Darkness8/10
Obsession10/10
Romance9/10
Dracula retellingEnemies to loversfated matesforbidden romance
Bone Island by Nicole Fiorina book cover

Bone Island

by Nicole Fiorina
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HEA/HFN Series: Tales of Weeping Hollow Readable on its own: recorded
Angsty / Emotional
Spice5/5
Darkness8/10
Obsession9/10
Romance10/10
enemies by fateforbidden romancelighthouseRomeo and Juliet
Brutal Intentions by Lilith Vincent book cover

Brutal Intentions

by Lilith Vincent
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HEA/HFN Series: Brutal Hearts Readable on its own: recorded
Dark / BrutalObsessive / Possessive
Spice5/5
Darkness9/10
Obsession10/10
Romance8/10
age gapforbidden romanceforced proximityMafia romance
EERIEEFFICIENCYEEBy Sin I Rise: PartOneby Cora ReillyCOVER COMING SOON

By Sin I Rise: Part One

by Cora Reilly
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Series: Sins of the Fathers
Spice4/5
Darkness8/10
Obsession9/10
Romance9/10
bikerduetEnemies to loversforbidden romance
Closer to Sin by Lauren Biel book cover

Closer to Sin

by Lauren Biel
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HEA/HFN Series: Sin Duet
Obsessive / Possessive
Spice5/5
Darkness8/10
Obsession9/10
Romance9/10
age gapCaptor/captiveEnemies to loversforbidden romance
Colliding Stars by Lauren Biel book cover

Colliding Stars

by Lauren Biel
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HEA/HFN Series: Stars Duet Readable on its own: recorded
Spice4/5
Darkness7/10
Obsession8/10
Romance10/10
age gapbroken leadsforbidden romanceforced proximity
EERIEEFFICIENCYEECommitby Candice WrightCOVER COMING SOON

Commit

by Candice Wright
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HEA/HFN Series: Death in Bloom Readable on its own: recorded
Obsessive / Possessive
Spice5/5
Darkness10/10
Obsession10/10
Romance8/10
cage/ownershipforbidden romanceobsessionolder man
Cottonwood by R. Lee Smith book cover

Cottonwood

by R. Lee Smith
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HEA/HFN Readable on its own: recorded
Angsty / EmotionalDark / Brutal
Spice3/5
Darkness9/10
Obsession8/10
Romance9/10
Alien refugeeforbidden romancefound familyhuman advocate
EERIEEFFICIENCYEECraving Chaosby Jill RamsowerCOVER COMING SOON

Craving Chaos

by Jill Ramsower
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HEA/HFN Series: The Byrne Brothers Readable on its own: recorded
Spice4/5
Darkness6/10
Obsession8/10
Romance8/10
forbidden romanceforced proximityRivals to loverssurvival
Credence by Penelope Douglas book cover

Credence

by Penelope Douglas
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KU HEA/HFN Readable on its own: recorded
Suspenseful / Tense
Spice5/5
Darkness9/10
Obsession9/10
Romance8/10
age gapforbidden romanceforced proximityguardianship
Crossed by Emily McIntire book cover

Crossed

by Emily McIntire
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HEA/HFN Series: Never After Readable on its own: recorded
Dark / Brutal
Spice5/5
Darkness7/10
Obsession9/10
Romance10/10
dancerforbidden romanceHunchback of Notre Dame retellingobsession
EERIEEFFICIENCYEECuffed Kissby Willow WintersCOVER COMING SOON

Cuffed Kiss

by Willow Winters
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HEA/HFN Series: Valetti Crime Family Readable on its own: recorded
Spice4/5
Darkness7/10
Obsession8/10
Romance9/10
forbidden romanceMafia muscleopposites on different sides of the lawpolice detective
Daddy Dearest by Isabella Starling book cover

Daddy Dearest

by Isabella Starling
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Readable on its own: recorded
Obsessive / Possessive
Spice5/5
Darkness8/10
Obsession9/10
Romance10/10
Daddy kinkforbidden romancepossessive older mansecret relationship
Dark Notes by Pam Godwin book cover

Dark Notes

by Pam Godwin
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KU HEA/HFN Readable on its own: recorded
Suspenseful / Tense
Spice5/5
Darkness9/10
Obsession9/10
Romance9/10
abuse survivorage gapdominant heroforbidden romance
Dead Man Walking by Giana Darling book cover

Dead Man Walking

by Giana Darling
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HEA/HFN Series: The Fallen Men Readable on its own: recorded
Spice5/5
Darkness9/10
Obsession9/10
Romance10/10
age gapforbidden romanceinnocent heroinemotorcycle club
Depraved Desires by Morgan Bridges book cover

Depraved Desires

by Morgan Bridges
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Series: Villains & Vices
Suspenseful / Tense
Spice5/5
Darkness10/10
Obsession10/10
Romance9/10
cat and mousecriminal psychologistdoctor/patient tabooforbidden romance
Depraved Devotion by Morgan Bridges book cover

Depraved Devotion

by Morgan Bridges
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Series: Villains & Vices
Suspenseful / Tense
Spice5/5
Darkness10/10
Obsession10/10
Romance9/10
cat and mousecriminal psychologistdoctor/patient tabooforbidden romance
Devil’s Game by Joanna Wylde book cover

Devil’s Game

by Joanna Wylde
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HEA/HFN Series: Reapers MC Readable on its own: recorded
Dark / Brutal
Spice4/5
Darkness8/10
Obsession8/10
Romance9/10
club princessdeceptionEnemies to loversforbidden romance
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