Fantasy Romance (Open Door)
Once Charmed, Twice Cursed by Shaylin Gandhi
A hot and angsty romance with the forbidden love and brother's best friend tropes. They can't touch, but that doesn't affect the heat in this book! Highly reminiscent of The Princess Bride
To Find a King by Heather Carter
A standalone portal fantasy with fae, amnesia, ogres, and a mother desperate to get home to her son. Inspired by the 1986 movie Labyrinth. Carter's books are not to be missed!
Until the Stars Fall by Vanessa Rasanen
A fake engagement fae/human romance inspired by the 1995 movie Sabrina. Sweet, angsty, and mildly spicy
Aphotic Born by Elizabeth Myrva
Strangers. Enemies. Star-crossed lovers. Raven and Logan's story is one for the ages with heartbreak, heat, and a romance that could tear worlds apart. Book 3 coming this December!
Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J Tuli
Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J Tuli
South Asian worldbuilding, a badass female lead, a shadowy dream lover, and magic threatening to destroy the world. The Nightfire Quartet is my favorite of Tuli's series.
YA and Fade-to-Black Fantasy
Mother of the River by Emily McPherson
A pognant tale of familial love and sacrifice set against the beautiful backdrop of Ireland. Join Ianthe as she unravels secrets of her past and struggles with growing feelings for her best friend, Fintan.
The Vow that Twisted Fate by Katherine D. Graham
A beautiful and intriguing story about the evil inherent in the world, The Vow that Twisted Fate follows Queen Arlena and her companions through a war across time. I can't get over the ending!
Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
This bestseller is worth all the hype. It's like walking into a fairy tale. Forbidden love, love triangles, a mystery to solve. Garber keeps you guessing until the very last page.
Hook's Little Mermaid by Suzanna Lynn
A fun new take on two classic tales. Hook's Little Mermaid is great for the younger fans of the TV show Once Upon a Time.
The Songweaver's Vow by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
The Songweaver's Vow by Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Eros and Psyche get new life in this romantic melding of Greek and Norse mythology.
Dark Romance
Owned by Magic by Zara J Black
Owned by Magic by Zara J Black
Adante brings "morally gray" to a whole new level, and I'm obsessed. This dark fantasy romance is a thrilling magical twist on ownership and submission.
Tormentor Mine by Anna Zaires
Owned by Magic by Zara J Black
He tortured her and killed her husband. Now he's back, and he wants her. I'm obsessed with Peter and his ptichka.
King of Shadows by Amelia Wilde
King of Shadows by Amelia Wilde
A unique take on the Hades and Perseophone myth. This dark romance is light on the fantasy and heavy on the heat.
Gothic Horror and Horrormance
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
An eery and unsettling story set in an out-of-commission Mexican mining town in the 1950s. The commentary on race, gender, and wealth blended seamlessly into the horror.
Raise the Blood by Nenia Campbell
Nadine's sister is missing after marrying into a reclusive family in an isolated mining town. As Nadine searches for her sister, she realizes there's more to this family than meets the eye... and one of them has set his sights on her. Raise the Blood is hot and nail-biting with an ending that will shock you.