Reverse Harem Romance
There’s one of her, many of them, and a ban on black lights. These are our favorite ‘why choose’ romances.
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Read-&-Rated Favorites (⭐ 3.5+)
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American Queen by Sierra Simone
☆3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“I gave this a 3.75, but I'm still thinking about it. What a tangled web.” - Cardigan B
Politics, Second Chance, Friends to Lovers, Love Triangle, Dom/Sub, Dominant MMC, Forbidden Love Interest, Possessive MMC, "Male, Male Female Relationship (MMF)", Widower
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The Awakening (Book 1) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“The twins are kind of stupid. I got them mixed up at first and then decided that T for Tory = Tough and D for Darcy = Dumb.” - Penelope Black
“I'll read the next book to see if these girls stay illiterate.” - Cardigan B
Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, Academic Setting, Academic Rivals, Fae/Fairies, Vampire, Werewolves, Magical Binding, Forced Proximity, Social Class Divide
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Baby and the Late Night Howlers by Kathryn Moon
☆ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“What in the seven Hells was this amazing madness? I did NOT expect to like this book. She designates as an Omega in the middle of an Alpha bar. Not. Good. She’s rescued by a biker gang. Saw the ending coming a mile away, but the story was fun.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, In-Heat, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Protective MMC, Dirty Talker, Motorcycle Club, Opposites Attract, Voyeurism
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Beautiful Things (Book 1) by Emily Rath
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“The FMC is witty and clever without being desperate. The MMCs (3 of them) are entranced by her confidence and secrecy. The writing is immersive.” - Cardigan B
Regency/Georgian/Victorian Period, Why Choose, Slow Burn, Witty Banter, Cliffhanger Ending, Down on Her Luck FMC
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Bound to the Beasts by Ari Wright
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“She's an experiment with no idea who she is. They're a pack of wild beasts. I liked it until they left the biggest mystery completely untouched at the end. Rude. But it gets major marks for being clever.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Bully Romance, Arranged Marriage, Emotional Abuse, Fated Mates, MC has a Missing Sibling, Revenge, Family Business, Family Rivalry
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Bride of Brutal Hearts by Kate Stevens
☆ 4.5
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Holy shit. Two morally black MMCs. One enslaved mate to be their magic conduit. Things get weird FAST. You can feel the turmoil and indecision within Nessa. Creative, imaginative, DARK.” - Cardigan B
Fae/Fairies, Slavery, Fated Mates, "Male, Male Female Relationship (MMF)", Revenge, Morally Grey MMC, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Love Interest, What the hell did I just read and why can't I stop, Captive Falls for Captor (Not Stockholm Syndrome)
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Broken Fae (Book 4) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.5
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“This entire book was about how Leo gets the rest of the guys to come back and bang Elise. There wasn't story movement until the last 20% of the book. But that 20% was good!” - Cardigan B
College/Uni Students, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Grumpy/Sunshine, Opposites Attract, Possessive MMC, Tortured MMC, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Betrayal & Secrets, Secret/Elite Society, Soulmate Marks, Hidden Powers, Dragons, Vampire, Werewolves
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Caged Wolf by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.5
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“The entire plot unfolds in one place: Magical Prison. I'm torn. I liked this plot and I'm interested in the next book, but I'm not fully bought in on the characters. Love the mystery of the psych ward.” - Cardigan B
Wolf/Shifter, Shifters, Fated Mates, Longtime Crush, MMC/FMC has been to Prison, Vampire, Alpha FMC, Alpha MMC, Mafia/Organized Crime, FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Reverse Harem
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Dark Fae (Book 1) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“Same universe as The Awakening but much less ‘bully romance’ and more about the tribal rivalries, a murder mystery, and a girl who collects boyfriends. Love Leo today, love Leo for all time.” - Cardigan B
College/Uni Students, Magical Binding, Hidden Royalty, Destitute FMC, Fated Mates, Organized Crime, Academic Rivals, Murder Mystery
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The Death Club by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“See our FULL REVIEW. I didn't expect to be giving this a 4.0. This book is dank and dark and dirty. Despite their loathsome personalities and horrible moral compasses, you'll like all three of these main characters.” - Cardigan B
Assassin, FMC previously abused, MC is involved in Mafia, Auction, Virgin FMC, Irish MMC, Hispanic MMC, MC is a Runaway, Rescue, Survival, Revenge, Shunned FMC, Reverse Harem
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Don't Puck with My Heart (Book 2) by Sarah Blue
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“Male omega ain't my thing.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Fated Mates, Loss of Parent (Death), Hockey, In-Heat, Meet-Cute, Hate to Love You, Overcoming Past Trauma, College/University Students, Pro-Athlete, Redemption, Forgiveness Arc, Personal Growth Journey, Why Choose, Alpha FMC, Scenting, Alpha MMC, Reverse Harem, "Male, Male Female Relationship (MMF)"
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Double Your Standards (Book 3) by Sarah Blue
☆ 4.25
HOT, HEA
“Funny, endearing, spicy. Twins from the first two books who grow up and start looking for what they want. And Kate is a charming FMC who gets their nuttiness from the jump.” - Cardigan B
Twins, MFM, Redemption, Entrepreneurs, Professor, Dom/Sub, Grumpy/Sunshine, Overcoming Trauma, Divorce
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Elancer (Book 6) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“This crazy story wrapped with an HEA. It's hard to describe when this plot did a 180 in book 4 and, honestly, we just couldn't stop. We were all in and we'd already learned the names of all 10 MMCs.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates, Revenge, Reverse Harem, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, Blackmail, What the hell did I just read and why can't I stop
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Feathers So Vicious (Book 1) by Liv Zander
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“‘My asshole winking in greeting at him!’ Bahaha. Well that's a new one.” - Penelope Black
Time Travel, Regency/Georgian/Victorian Period, Scottish MMC, English FMC, Slow Burn, Marriage of Convenience, Tortured MMC, Politics
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Forged in Blood by Sadie Kincaid
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“This is a dark, bully romance that’s pretty good, but be warned: Book 2 isn’t as good.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Hidden Powers, Hidden Identity, Dark Academia, Academic Setting, Age Gap Romance, Learning a New World, Why Choose
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Forget-Me-Not Bombshell by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Lots of action, violence, and changing dynamics. There are two things that kept me from a 4-star review: 1. No way in hell a mafia boss is okay with his wife banging two other guys in front of him. 2. The punishment to his twin was not believable. It was equivalent to a toddler time out." - Cardigan B
MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Arranged Marriage, Gang Wars, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, MC is a Twin, Power Struggle, Enemies to Lovers, Rescue, Loss of Parent (Death), Revenge, Hidden Identity
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Given (Book 1) by Amy Pennza
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Her name is Given. sigh. She’s sold to the enemy to avoid war because she’s part vampire and her human realm despises her. The vampires take her, but she’s not ready for the king…and his general.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Reverse Harem, Arranged Marriage, Hidden Powers, MMF
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Glisser (Book 5) by Jane Washington
☆ 4.0
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“The best book of the series. Murder, fires, kidnapping, SO MUCH INVENTIVE SEX, and you actually like all of these characters.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Murder Mystery, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, MC is trapped, College/University Students, MC is Popular/Rules the School, Kidnapping, Found Family, Rescue, Revenge, Reverse Harem, Age 20+ MMC, Age Gap Romance
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Her Knotty List (Book 4) by Ari Wright
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“I liked the beginning of this one. Abandoned wedding. Betrayal. Lost in the woods. The story just didn't work for me. It didn't have the chemistry that the other books did.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Sports, Age Gap Romance, Billionaire, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Omega FMC, In-Heat, Scenting, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, MMC/FMC has a Crush on Matchmaker/Dating Coach, "Male, Male Relationship (MM)", Chef
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An Inheritance of Monsters by Cate Corvin
⭐ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“Why was this wacky story so good? A+ for the plot and the vibe. Ghost hunters + hidden identity + monsters under the bed. It just works.” - Cardigan B
30+ FMC, Hidden Past, Tragic Past, Monster MMC, Reverse Harem, Supernatural, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Learning a New World, Family Business, Loss of Sibling, Female, Male, Male, Male (FMMM)", Paranormal Investigator, MC Sees Ghosts, Mating/Bonding, Ghost Hunter, Portal to Another World, Fated Mates, Found Family
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Just Drive by Devyn Sinclair
☆ 3.5
MEDIUM, HEA
“Not your typical ‘Sports’ Romance and it’s refreshing. Would have liked more "getting to know you" moments between the MCs. Too much closed-door, look-back steam references. I came here for the spice. Gimme.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Pack Dynamics, Knotting, Formula One Racing, MC is an Only Child, Childhood Trauma, Loss of Parent (Death), Male, Male, Male, Female (MMMF)
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Kept (Book 3) by Amy Pennza
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“I felt an obligation to finish this series. It was fine. I liked that fate was unavoidable and Given ended up in the pit anyway. Author lost some creativity and just re-wrote scenes from the first two books. The story twists were fun.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Royalty, Reverse Harem, Kidnapping, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world, Portal to Another World, Why Choose, Hidden Powers, Arranged Marriage, Gang Wars, MMF
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Kings of Lockdown (Book 2) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
"The plot is moving, the spice got spicier, the angst got angstier, and the boys somehow became a little human. This book uncovers a lot more of the motivations and dirty histories to make you feel connected to the MCs.” - Cardigan B
Academic Setting, Student/Teacher, Bully Romance, Redemption, Rich/Wealthy MMC, Quarantine Romance, Secrets, MC has a Secret Past, Enemies to Lovers, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Spanking
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Kings of Quarantine (Book 1) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.5
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“Two things can be true: 1. I didn't like this book. 2. I'm desperate to read the next one. The MMCs are cruel, debased psychopaths who have no redeeming value. The FMC is shunned, demeaned for things outside her control. I need her to rise up and punch these twats in the throat.” - Cardigan B
Academic Setting, Reverse Harem, Bully Romance, MC is Popular/Rules the School, Survival, MC is trapped, Power Struggle, Shunned FMC, Wealthy MMC, Revenge
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Knot Her Catch (Book 5) by Ari Wright
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Bridget was so fucking likable and her sister is a total bitch. Not enough pack groveling for me.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Baseball, Curvier FMC, FMC with Self-Esteem Issues, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Fated Mates, Omega FMC, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, Scenting, In-Heat, Redemption
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Knot Her Fight (Book 3) by Ari Wright
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“FUN. The Senator is the one who loses his shit and gets them into this mess? Loved that. And the MMA fighter is the most loving? I dug this a lot.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Why Choose, Knotting, Football (American), Opposites Attract, Fated Mates, Age Gap Romance, Down on Her Luck FMC, In-Heat, Omega FMC, Reverse Harem, Scenting
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Knot Her Goal (Book 1) by Ari Wright
☆ 4.25
HOT, HEA
“My first sports Omegaverse. And I really liked it. Meg just wanted to build her own life, not require the care of Alphas. But she wasn't very good at it and she ends up accidentally scent matched.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Sports, Billionaire , Age Gap Romance, Down on Her Luck FMC, Omega FMC, Scenting, In-Heat, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC"
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Knot Her Shot (Book 2) by Ari Wright
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Good, not great. Smith was a dick and just didn't communicate. A lot of problems could have been solved in two paragraphs or totally avoided.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Sports, Age Gap Romance, Billionaire, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Omega FMC, In-Heat, Scenting, Why Choose, Reverse Harem
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One Pucked Up Pack (Book 1) by Sarah Blue
☆ 4.25
HOT, HEA
“She scent matches with her pack while they're playing hockey and she's ice skating. A near-rejected mate situation.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Sports, Hockey, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, Fated Mates, Found Family, Long Distance Relationship, Loss of Parent (Death), College/University Students, Pro-Athlete
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Once Upon a Pack by Ari Wright
☆ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“This was a cozy retelling of Cinderella. Stepsisters who don't respect her, she has no family left, she was abandoned by the boy she loved, and he doesn't recognize her as his maid. When they realized, they embraced her wholly.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Destitute FMC, Rags to Royalty, Royal/Commoner, Age 20+ FMC, Childhood Sweethearts
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A Pack for Autumn (Book 1) by Emilia Emerson
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“She's a lonely omega looking to disappear in a small town. They're a pack looking for an omega and she smells like PSL. I really liked the book until it became too patronizing to Olive. They treated her with kid gloves like she was too delicate sometimes.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Seasonal, Shy FMC, MMC/FMC has a Traitorous Cat, Loss of Parent (Death), Rescue, Fated Mates, Down on Her Luck FMC, Female Friendship Group, MCs were Childhood Friends, Why Choose
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A Pack for Winter (Book 2) by Eliana Lee
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“Eliana Lee is one of my favorite authors so giving this a 3.5 hurts my soul. But I didn't love it. The writing felt so shallow compared to her other work (The Scent of Us). I liked the character connections but the villain, her ex boyfriend, didn't get as much "airtime" as I needed to really root against him. There wasn't enough strife.” - Cardigan B
Christmas Romance, Omegaverse, Snowed in Together, Why Choose, Teacher, Small Town, Meet-Cute, Female Friendship Group, Workplace Romance, In-Heat
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The Perfect Fit by Sadie Kincaid
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“This shouldn't have been good. Three billionaires living in a loft together who run a train on a delivery girl with a beat up bike? It doesn't work. But for some unholy reason the characters and writing actually made it fun. I don't know what to do anymore. “ - Cardigan B
Organized crime, billionaires, why choose, age gap, grumpy/sunshine
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Plier (Book 1) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.75
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“So much world building and you don't really get to see the relationships build. It's mostly about Isobel and how she came into contact with each of the guys. Enjoyable enough to read book 2, though” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Bully Romance, Academic Setting, Slow Burn, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Fated Mates, Ballerina, Dance Competition
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Pucking Around by Emily Rath
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“She a sports medicine doctor who loves hard. They’re hockey players or adjacent and pulled into her orbit. MCs are written well and the story is fun. Why Choose hockey. Haven’t seen that before.” - Cardigan B
Hockey, Why Choose, Doctor, Second Chance, Workplace, Grumpy/Sunshine, Witty Banter
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Queen of Hearts by Sarah Blue
☆ 4.5
HOT, HEA
“This was so good. It was an Omegaverse Mafia book that scratched every itch. It was intriguing, dark, adventurous, emotional, and funny.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Kidnapping, Revenge, Arranged Marriage, Friends to Lovers, Workplace, Grumpy/Sunshine
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Queen Takes Knights by Joely Sue Burkhart
☆ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“I loved this story. She's a forgotten vampire queen and she's found by two knights who swear an oath to protect her. She learns about her heritage and strange urges and embraces it, which is a nice change from the FMCs who choose denial.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Fated Mates, Why Choose, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion, Royalty, Magic, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Rescue, Reverse Harem, Hidden Royalty, Hidden Powers, Hidden Identity, Bodyguard
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The Queen's Line by Kathryn Moon
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Suspend belief. The plot is about how when royalty orgasms, it grows crops and repairs buildings. It’s a story about the second sister who feels inept and brings her supporters together to prove she can rule the kingdom. With helpful orgasms.” - Cardigan B
Royalty, Why Choose, Forced Proximity, Politics, Slow Burn, Age Gap Romance
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Radiant Sin (Book 4) by Katee Robert
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“I love a murder mystery! I was drawn in early with the cloak and dagger subterfuge that was happening. But the plot lost me. Also..not to be weird, but there's too much consent.” - Cardigan B
Folklore Romance, Murder Mystery, Why Choose, Polyamory Love, Billionaire, Morally Grey MMC, Obsessive MMC, Dom/Sub, "Male, Male Female Relationship (MMF)", Competition Romance, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC"
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The Reckoning (Book 3) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Freaking yes. We got some major action and some non-Academy story. Darius keeps disappointing me, but he's so broken by his dad that I can kinda get it. But Tory is over it. I can't wait to see what happens with the 5th element in book 4.” - Cardigan B
Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, Academic Setting, Academic Rivals, Fae/Fairies, Vampire, Werewolves, Forced Proximity, Chosen One, Revenge, Dark Academia, Twins, Soulmate Marks
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Relever (Book 4) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.5
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“This is where the series took a sharp turn toward crazytown. I can't share more without spoiling it. Just...go with it. Push through this and then books 5 and 6 tie things up nicely.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Age 20+ MMC, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates, Competition Romance, Power Struggle, Revenge, Reverse Harem, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, Blackmail, What the hell did I just read and why can't I stop
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To Run with the Wild Hunt by Mallory Dunlin
⭐ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“He did what now?” - Cardigan B
Age Gap - Older MMC / Younger FMC, I don't even know how to explain this book
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Ruthless Fae (Book 2) by Caroline Peckham & Suanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“This one was definitely better than the first one. I felt for Blue when she had a bald spot and would kill for a hair growth potion. The twins are really excusing the abuse they suffered at the hands of the heirs. It’s hard to read.” - Penelope Black
Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, Academic Setting, Magical Binding, Fae/Fairies, Vampire, Werewolves, Forced Proximity, Revenge, Past Coming Back to Haunt Them, Twins, Hidden Royalty, Royal/Commoner, Rags to Riches, Class Differences, Forgiveness Arc, Dark Academia
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Sauter (Book 3) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.75
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“Okay things got better. The Mate Match, the search, the magic, it all ramps up. You see even more of WHY Isobel is who she is and how far she comes in development.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Age 20+ MMC, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates, Competition Romance, Power Struggle, Revenge, Reverse Harem, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, Blackmail, MC has Witnessed a Crime, What the hell did I just read and why can't I stop
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Savage Fae (Book 2) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Pleasantly surprised by how much I like this one given it's a Reverse Harem. I really love the dynamics between Elise and the Boys.” - Penelope Black
College/Uni Students, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Magical Binding, Vampire, Dragons, Harpy, Lions, Dark Academia, Shifters, Magic, Fated Mates, Mating/Bonding, To-Be Continued, Gang Wars, Loss of Sibling (Death), Slow Burn, Forbidden Love Interest
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Savage Hope (Book 1) by KC Kean
☆ 3.5
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
Polaris's life sucks. You're drawn in early to see her fight and battle her way through the shitty hand she's been dealt. But things move so slowly it's hard to be enraptured.” - Cardigan B
Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Reverse Harem, Cursed Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Dark Academia, Witch, Vampire, Werewolves, MMC/FMC has Amnesia
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Savage Torment (Book 3) by KC Kean
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Best one in the series - Polaris is finally past her whiny stage, the spice really spices, and the plot is revealed--it's cool. And way more intricate than you think.” - Cardigan B
Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Reverse Harem, Cursed Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Fated Mates, Dark Academia, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Vampire, Werewolf Mate, Werewolves, MMC/FMC has Amnesia, Past Coming Back to Haunt Them
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Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“This was a swashbuckling book I stumbled across in a subreddit. The first quarter of the book is a lot of set up. Relationships, history, surroundings. Surprising relationships, strong FMC who exudes confidence, and men who know what they're doing. winky face.” - Cardigan B
Pirates of the Caribbean/Captain Hook Vibes, Pirate/Underworld King, Why Choose, Reunited after Divorce, Rescue, Kidnapping, Story Told in Past and Present
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Shadow Princess (Book 4) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“This was my favorite of the series. TORY IS A BITCH. The whole book was her having these complex thoughts and then taking the shallowest, most selfish action possible.” - Cardigan B
Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, Academic Setting, Academic Rivals, Fae/Fairies, Vampire, Social Class Divide, Resistance, Chosen One, Survival, Revenge, Dark Academia, Twins, Obsessive MMC, Soulmate Marks
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Shadows So Cruel (Book 2) by Liv Zander
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“This book was deflating compared to the first. It was the same book, but just less of everything: darkness, twists, intrigue.” - Cardigan B
Love Triangle, Slow Burn, MFM, Enemies to Lovers, Reverse Harem, Shapeshifter Romance, Shifters, Fated Mates, Forced Proximity, Shadow Daddy, Revenge, Arranged Marriage, Marriage of Convenience, Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Dub-Con, Virgin FMC, Possessive MMC, Tortured MMC, BDSM, Blood Play, Cliffhanger Ending, To-Be Continued, Redemption
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Stolen (Book 2) by Amy Pennza
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“This one had so much more history and spent a lot of time explaining. It was good, but it was a deluge and hard to follow.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Royalty, Reverse Harem, Morally Grey MMC, Military, Kidnapping, Magic, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Possessive MMC, Obsessive MMC, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world, Past Coming Back to Haunt Them, Hidden Powers, Loss of Parent (Death), MMF
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Tourner (Book 2) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.5
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“The first 60% of this book was set up. The last 40% was great and ties them all together. I got a little ick here with Mikkie and Kalen.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Age 20+ MMC, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates, MC is trapped, Competition Romance, Power Struggle, Revenge, Reverse Harem, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, Blackmail, Why Choose
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Triple-Duty Bodyguards by Lily Gold
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Found this for free on Audible. She’s a celebrity with a stalker. They’re the bodyguards she hires to protect her. They give her peace of mind and…comfort. -wink wink-” - Cardigan B
Why Choose, Celebrity, Bodyguard, Stalker/Stalking, Only One Bed, Protective MMC
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Vicious Fae (Book 3) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“WHOA. This was the best so far. Too long, but the mystery unfolds at a rapid rate, making the relationships so much stronger and more appealing.” - Cardigan B
College/Uni Students, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Magical Binding, Vampire, Dragons, Harpy, Lions, Dark Academia, Shifters, Magic, Fated Mates, Mating/Bonding, To-Be Continued, Gang Wars, Loss of Sibling (Death), Slow Burn, Forbidden Love Interest
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Warrior Fae (Book 5) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Not a bad end, but dear lord Leon carried this story: "I got us each [a crystal] one and two for Elise because without her there is way too much sausage in this sandwich and as much as I would be down for sucking a dick or two in the right circumstances, I just feel like we need to extra protect our only pussy."" - Cardigan B
Academic Setting, Reverse Harem, Fated Mates, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Obsessive MMC, Loss of Sibling, Shifters
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Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“I love a competition story. Each the MCs complemented one another perfectly. Achilles is brash but observant. Petroclus was bookish but sexy. And Helen was sophisticated but skeptical.” - Cardigan B
Police Officer, Mythology Retelling, Age Gap Romance, Competition Romance, Forced Proximity, Why Choose, Friends to Lovers, Only One Bed, Bodyguard
Reverse Harem (RH) Romance
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Read-&-Rated Favorites (⭐ Varies)
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American Queen by Sierra Simone
☆3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“I gave this a 3.75, but I'm still thinking about it. What a tangled web.” - Cardigan B
Politics, Second Chance, Friends to Lovers, Love Triangle, Dom/Sub, Dominant MMC, Forbidden Love Interest, Possessive MMC, "Male, Male Female Relationship (MMF)", Widower
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The Awakening (Book 1) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“The twins are kind of stupid. I got them mixed up at first and then decided that T for Tory = Tough and D for Darcy = Dumb.” - Penelope Black
“I'll read the next book to see if these girls stay illiterate.” - Cardigan B
Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, Academic Setting, Academic Rivals, Fae/Fairies, Vampire, Werewolves, Magical Binding, Forced Proximity, Social Class Divide
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Baby and the Late Night Howlers by Kathryn Moon
☆ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“What in the seven Hells was this amazing madness? I did NOT expect to like this book. She designates as an Omega in the middle of an Alpha bar. Not. Good. She’s rescued by a biker gang. Saw the ending coming a mile away, but the story was fun.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, In-Heat, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Protective MMC, Dirty Talker, Motorcycle Club, Opposites Attract, Voyeurism
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Beautiful Things (Book 1) by Emily Rath
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“The FMC is witty and clever without being desperate. The MMCs (3 of them) are entranced by her confidence and secrecy. The writing is immersive.” - Cardigan B
Regency/Georgian/Victorian Period, Why Choose, Slow Burn, Witty Banter, Cliffhanger Ending, Down on Her Luck FMC
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Bound to the Beasts by Ari Wright
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“She's an experiment with no idea who she is. They're a pack of wild beasts. I liked it until they left the biggest mystery completely untouched at the end. Rude. But it gets major marks for being clever.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Bully Romance, Arranged Marriage, Emotional Abuse, Fated Mates, MC has a Missing Sibling, Revenge, Family Business, Family Rivalry
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Bride of Brutal Hearts by Kate Stevens
☆ 4.5
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Holy shit. Two morally black MMCs. One enslaved mate to be their magic conduit. Things get weird FAST. You can feel the turmoil and indecision within Nessa. Creative, imaginative, DARK.” - Cardigan B
Fae/Fairies, Slavery, Fated Mates, "Male, Male Female Relationship (MMF)", Revenge, Morally Grey MMC, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Love Interest, What the hell did I just read and why can't I stop, Captive Falls for Captor (Not Stockholm Syndrome)
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Broken Fae (Book 4) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.5
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“This entire book was about how Leo gets the rest of the guys to come back and bang Elise. There wasn't story movement until the last 20% of the book. But that 20% was good!” - Cardigan B
College/Uni Students, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Grumpy/Sunshine, Opposites Attract, Possessive MMC, Tortured MMC, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Betrayal & Secrets, Secret/Elite Society, Soulmate Marks, Hidden Powers, Dragons, Vampire, Werewolves
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Caged Wolf by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.5
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“The entire plot unfolds in one place: Magical Prison. I'm torn. I liked this plot and I'm interested in the next book, but I'm not fully bought in on the characters. Love the mystery of the psych ward.” - Cardigan B
Wolf/Shifter, Shifters, Fated Mates, Longtime Crush, MMC/FMC has been to Prison, Vampire, Alpha FMC, Alpha MMC, Mafia/Organized Crime, FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Reverse Harem
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Dark Fae (Book 1) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“Same universe as The Awakening but much less ‘bully romance’ and more about the tribal rivalries, a murder mystery, and a girl who collects boyfriends. Love Leo today, love Leo for all time.” - Cardigan B
College/Uni Students, Magical Binding, Hidden Royalty, Destitute FMC, Fated Mates, Organized Crime, Academic Rivals, Murder Mystery
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The Death Club by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“See our FULL REVIEW. I didn't expect to be giving this a 4.0. This book is dank and dark and dirty. Despite their loathsome personalities and horrible moral compasses, you'll like all three of these main characters.” - Cardigan B
Assassin, FMC previously abused, MC is involved in Mafia, Auction, Virgin FMC, Irish MMC, Hispanic MMC, MC is a Runaway, Rescue, Survival, Revenge, Shunned FMC, Reverse Harem
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Don't Puck with My Heart (Book 2) by Sarah Blue
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“Male omega ain't my thing.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Fated Mates, Loss of Parent (Death), Hockey, In-Heat, Meet-Cute, Hate to Love You, Overcoming Past Trauma, College/University Students, Pro-Athlete, Redemption, Forgiveness Arc, Personal Growth Journey, Why Choose, Alpha FMC, Scenting, Alpha MMC, Reverse Harem, "Male, Male Female Relationship (MMF)"
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Double Your Standards (Book 3) by Sarah Blue
☆ 4.25
HOT, HEA
“Funny, endearing, spicy. Twins from the first two books who grow up and start looking for what they want. And Kate is a charming FMC who gets their nuttiness from the jump.” - Cardigan B
Twins, MFM, Redemption, Entrepreneurs, Professor, Dom/Sub, Grumpy/Sunshine, Overcoming Trauma, Divorce
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Elancer (Book 6) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“This crazy story wrapped with an HEA. It's hard to describe when this plot did a 180 in book 4 and, honestly, we just couldn't stop. We were all in and we'd already learned the names of all 10 MMCs.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates, Revenge, Reverse Harem, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, Blackmail, What the hell did I just read and why can't I stop
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Feathers So Vicious (Book 1) by Liv Zander
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“‘My asshole winking in greeting at him!’ Bahaha. Well that's a new one.” - Penelope Black
Time Travel, Regency/Georgian/Victorian Period, Scottish MMC, English FMC, Slow Burn, Marriage of Convenience, Tortured MMC, Politics
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Forged in Blood by Sadie Kincaid
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“This is a dark, bully romance that’s pretty good, but be warned: Book 2 isn’t as good.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Hidden Powers, Hidden Identity, Dark Academia, Academic Setting, Age Gap Romance, Learning a New World, Why Choose
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Forget-Me-Not Bombshell by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Lots of action, violence, and changing dynamics. There are two things that kept me from a 4-star review: 1. No way in hell a mafia boss is okay with his wife banging two other guys in front of him. 2. The punishment to his twin was not believable. It was equivalent to a toddler time out." - Cardigan B
MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Arranged Marriage, Gang Wars, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, MC is a Twin, Power Struggle, Enemies to Lovers, Rescue, Loss of Parent (Death), Revenge, Hidden Identity
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Given (Book 1) by Amy Pennza
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Her name is Given. sigh. She’s sold to the enemy to avoid war because she’s part vampire and her human realm despises her. The vampires take her, but she’s not ready for the king…and his general.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Reverse Harem, Arranged Marriage, Hidden Powers, MMF
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Glisser (Book 5) by Jane Washington
☆ 4.0
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“The best book of the series. Murder, fires, kidnapping, SO MUCH INVENTIVE SEX, and you actually like all of these characters.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Murder Mystery, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, MC is trapped, College/University Students, MC is Popular/Rules the School, Kidnapping, Found Family, Rescue, Revenge, Reverse Harem, Age 20+ MMC, Age Gap Romance
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Her Knotty List (Book 4) by Ari Wright
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“I liked the beginning of this one. Abandoned wedding. Betrayal. Lost in the woods. The story just didn't work for me. It didn't have the chemistry that the other books did.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Sports, Age Gap Romance, Billionaire, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Omega FMC, In-Heat, Scenting, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, MMC/FMC has a Crush on Matchmaker/Dating Coach, "Male, Male Relationship (MM)", Chef
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An Inheritance of Monsters by Cate Corvin
⭐ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“Why was this wacky story so good? A+ for the plot and the vibe. Ghost hunters + hidden identity + monsters under the bed. It just works.” - Cardigan B
30+ FMC, Hidden Past, Tragic Past, Monster MMC, Reverse Harem, Supernatural, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Learning a New World, Family Business, Loss of Sibling, Female, Male, Male, Male (FMMM)", Paranormal Investigator, MC Sees Ghosts, Mating/Bonding, Ghost Hunter, Portal to Another World, Fated Mates, Found Family
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Just Drive by Devyn Sinclair
☆ 3.5
MEDIUM, HEA
“Not your typical ‘Sports’ Romance and it’s refreshing. Would have liked more "getting to know you" moments between the MCs. Too much closed-door, look-back steam references. I came here for the spice. Gimme.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Pack Dynamics, Knotting, Formula One Racing, MC is an Only Child, Childhood Trauma, Loss of Parent (Death), Male, Male, Male, Female (MMMF)
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Kept (Book 3) by Amy Pennza
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“I felt an obligation to finish this series. It was fine. I liked that fate was unavoidable and Given ended up in the pit anyway. Author lost some creativity and just re-wrote scenes from the first two books. The story twists were fun.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Royalty, Reverse Harem, Kidnapping, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world, Portal to Another World, Why Choose, Hidden Powers, Arranged Marriage, Gang Wars, MMF
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Kings of Lockdown (Book 2) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
"The plot is moving, the spice got spicier, the angst got angstier, and the boys somehow became a little human. This book uncovers a lot more of the motivations and dirty histories to make you feel connected to the MCs.” - Cardigan B
Academic Setting, Student/Teacher, Bully Romance, Redemption, Rich/Wealthy MMC, Quarantine Romance, Secrets, MC has a Secret Past, Enemies to Lovers, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Spanking
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Kings of Quarantine (Book 1) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.5
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“Two things can be true: 1. I didn't like this book. 2. I'm desperate to read the next one. The MMCs are cruel, debased psychopaths who have no redeeming value. The FMC is shunned, demeaned for things outside her control. I need her to rise up and punch these twats in the throat.” - Cardigan B
Academic Setting, Reverse Harem, Bully Romance, MC is Popular/Rules the School, Survival, MC is trapped, Power Struggle, Shunned FMC, Wealthy MMC, Revenge
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Knot Her Catch (Book 5) by Ari Wright
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Bridget was so fucking likable and her sister is a total bitch. Not enough pack groveling for me.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Baseball, Curvier FMC, FMC with Self-Esteem Issues, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Fated Mates, Omega FMC, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, Scenting, In-Heat, Redemption
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Knot Her Fight (Book 3) by Ari Wright
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“FUN. The Senator is the one who loses his shit and gets them into this mess? Loved that. And the MMA fighter is the most loving? I dug this a lot.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Why Choose, Knotting, Football (American), Opposites Attract, Fated Mates, Age Gap Romance, Down on Her Luck FMC, In-Heat, Omega FMC, Reverse Harem, Scenting
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Knot Her Goal (Book 1) by Ari Wright
☆ 4.25
HOT, HEA
“My first sports Omegaverse. And I really liked it. Meg just wanted to build her own life, not require the care of Alphas. But she wasn't very good at it and she ends up accidentally scent matched.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Sports, Billionaire , Age Gap Romance, Down on Her Luck FMC, Omega FMC, Scenting, In-Heat, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC"
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Knot Her Shot (Book 2) by Ari Wright
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Good, not great. Smith was a dick and just didn't communicate. A lot of problems could have been solved in two paragraphs or totally avoided.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Sports, Age Gap Romance, Billionaire, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Omega FMC, In-Heat, Scenting, Why Choose, Reverse Harem
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One Pucked Up Pack (Book 1) by Sarah Blue
☆ 4.25
HOT, HEA
“She scent matches with her pack while they're playing hockey and she's ice skating. A near-rejected mate situation.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Sports, Hockey, Why Choose, Reverse Harem, Fated Mates, Found Family, Long Distance Relationship, Loss of Parent (Death), College/University Students, Pro-Athlete
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Once Upon a Pack by Ari Wright
☆ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“This was a cozy retelling of Cinderella. Stepsisters who don't respect her, she has no family left, she was abandoned by the boy she loved, and he doesn't recognize her as his maid. When they realized, they embraced her wholly.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Destitute FMC, Rags to Royalty, Royal/Commoner, Age 20+ FMC, Childhood Sweethearts
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A Pack for Autumn (Book 1) by Emilia Emerson
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“She's a lonely omega looking to disappear in a small town. They're a pack looking for an omega and she smells like PSL. I really liked the book until it became too patronizing to Olive. They treated her with kid gloves like she was too delicate sometimes.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Seasonal, Shy FMC, MMC/FMC has a Traitorous Cat, Loss of Parent (Death), Rescue, Fated Mates, Down on Her Luck FMC, Female Friendship Group, MCs were Childhood Friends, Why Choose
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A Pack for Winter (Book 2) by Eliana Lee
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“Eliana Lee is one of my favorite authors so giving this a 3.5 hurts my soul. But I didn't love it. The writing felt so shallow compared to her other work (The Scent of Us). I liked the character connections but the villain, her ex boyfriend, didn't get as much "airtime" as I needed to really root against him. There wasn't enough strife.” - Cardigan B
Christmas Romance, Omegaverse, Snowed in Together, Why Choose, Teacher, Small Town, Meet-Cute, Female Friendship Group, Workplace Romance, In-Heat
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The Perfect Fit by Sadie Kincaid
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“This shouldn't have been good. Three billionaires living in a loft together who run a train on a delivery girl with a beat up bike? It doesn't work. But for some unholy reason the characters and writing actually made it fun. I don't know what to do anymore. “ - Cardigan B
Organized crime, billionaires, why choose, age gap, grumpy/sunshine
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Plier (Book 1) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.75
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“So much world building and you don't really get to see the relationships build. It's mostly about Isobel and how she came into contact with each of the guys. Enjoyable enough to read book 2, though” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Bully Romance, Academic Setting, Slow Burn, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Fated Mates, Ballerina, Dance Competition
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Pucking Around by Emily Rath
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“She a sports medicine doctor who loves hard. They’re hockey players or adjacent and pulled into her orbit. MCs are written well and the story is fun. Why Choose hockey. Haven’t seen that before.” - Cardigan B
Hockey, Why Choose, Doctor, Second Chance, Workplace, Grumpy/Sunshine, Witty Banter
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Queen of Hearts by Sarah Blue
☆ 4.5
HOT, HEA
“This was so good. It was an Omegaverse Mafia book that scratched every itch. It was intriguing, dark, adventurous, emotional, and funny.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Kidnapping, Revenge, Arranged Marriage, Friends to Lovers, Workplace, Grumpy/Sunshine
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Queen Takes Knights by Joely Sue Burkhart
☆ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“I loved this story. She's a forgotten vampire queen and she's found by two knights who swear an oath to protect her. She learns about her heritage and strange urges and embraces it, which is a nice change from the FMCs who choose denial.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Fated Mates, Why Choose, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion, Royalty, Magic, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Rescue, Reverse Harem, Hidden Royalty, Hidden Powers, Hidden Identity, Bodyguard
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The Queen's Line by Kathryn Moon
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Suspend belief. The plot is about how when royalty orgasms, it grows crops and repairs buildings. It’s a story about the second sister who feels inept and brings her supporters together to prove she can rule the kingdom. With helpful orgasms.” - Cardigan B
Royalty, Why Choose, Forced Proximity, Politics, Slow Burn, Age Gap Romance
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Radiant Sin (Book 4) by Katee Robert
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“I love a murder mystery! I was drawn in early with the cloak and dagger subterfuge that was happening. But the plot lost me. Also..not to be weird, but there's too much consent.” - Cardigan B
Folklore Romance, Murder Mystery, Why Choose, Polyamory Love, Billionaire, Morally Grey MMC, Obsessive MMC, Dom/Sub, "Male, Male Female Relationship (MMF)", Competition Romance, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC"
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The Reckoning (Book 3) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Freaking yes. We got some major action and some non-Academy story. Darius keeps disappointing me, but he's so broken by his dad that I can kinda get it. But Tory is over it. I can't wait to see what happens with the 5th element in book 4.” - Cardigan B
Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, Academic Setting, Academic Rivals, Fae/Fairies, Vampire, Werewolves, Forced Proximity, Chosen One, Revenge, Dark Academia, Twins, Soulmate Marks
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Relever (Book 4) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.5
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“This is where the series took a sharp turn toward crazytown. I can't share more without spoiling it. Just...go with it. Push through this and then books 5 and 6 tie things up nicely.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Age 20+ MMC, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates, Competition Romance, Power Struggle, Revenge, Reverse Harem, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, Blackmail, What the hell did I just read and why can't I stop
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To Run with the Wild Hunt by Mallory Dunlin
⭐ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“He did what now?” - Cardigan B
Age Gap - Older MMC / Younger FMC, I don't even know how to explain this book
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Ruthless Fae (Book 2) by Caroline Peckham & Suanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“This one was definitely better than the first one. I felt for Blue when she had a bald spot and would kill for a hair growth potion. The twins are really excusing the abuse they suffered at the hands of the heirs. It’s hard to read.” - Penelope Black
Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, Academic Setting, Magical Binding, Fae/Fairies, Vampire, Werewolves, Forced Proximity, Revenge, Past Coming Back to Haunt Them, Twins, Hidden Royalty, Royal/Commoner, Rags to Riches, Class Differences, Forgiveness Arc, Dark Academia
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Sauter (Book 3) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.75
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“Okay things got better. The Mate Match, the search, the magic, it all ramps up. You see even more of WHY Isobel is who she is and how far she comes in development.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Age 20+ MMC, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates, Competition Romance, Power Struggle, Revenge, Reverse Harem, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, Blackmail, MC has Witnessed a Crime, What the hell did I just read and why can't I stop
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Savage Fae (Book 2) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Pleasantly surprised by how much I like this one given it's a Reverse Harem. I really love the dynamics between Elise and the Boys.” - Penelope Black
College/Uni Students, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Magical Binding, Vampire, Dragons, Harpy, Lions, Dark Academia, Shifters, Magic, Fated Mates, Mating/Bonding, To-Be Continued, Gang Wars, Loss of Sibling (Death), Slow Burn, Forbidden Love Interest
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Savage Hope (Book 1) by KC Kean
☆ 3.5
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
Polaris's life sucks. You're drawn in early to see her fight and battle her way through the shitty hand she's been dealt. But things move so slowly it's hard to be enraptured.” - Cardigan B
Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Reverse Harem, Cursed Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Dark Academia, Witch, Vampire, Werewolves, MMC/FMC has Amnesia
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Savage Torment (Book 3) by KC Kean
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Best one in the series - Polaris is finally past her whiny stage, the spice really spices, and the plot is revealed--it's cool. And way more intricate than you think.” - Cardigan B
Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Reverse Harem, Cursed Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Fated Mates, Dark Academia, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Vampire, Werewolf Mate, Werewolves, MMC/FMC has Amnesia, Past Coming Back to Haunt Them
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Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“This was a swashbuckling book I stumbled across in a subreddit. The first quarter of the book is a lot of set up. Relationships, history, surroundings. Surprising relationships, strong FMC who exudes confidence, and men who know what they're doing. winky face.” - Cardigan B
Pirates of the Caribbean/Captain Hook Vibes, Pirate/Underworld King, Why Choose, Reunited after Divorce, Rescue, Kidnapping, Story Told in Past and Present
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Shadow Princess (Book 4) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“This was my favorite of the series. TORY IS A BITCH. The whole book was her having these complex thoughts and then taking the shallowest, most selfish action possible.” - Cardigan B
Enemies to Lovers, Bully Romance, Reverse Harem, Academic Setting, Academic Rivals, Fae/Fairies, Vampire, Social Class Divide, Resistance, Chosen One, Survival, Revenge, Dark Academia, Twins, Obsessive MMC, Soulmate Marks
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Shadows So Cruel (Book 2) by Liv Zander
☆ 3.5
HOT, HEA
“This book was deflating compared to the first. It was the same book, but just less of everything: darkness, twists, intrigue.” - Cardigan B
Love Triangle, Slow Burn, MFM, Enemies to Lovers, Reverse Harem, Shapeshifter Romance, Shifters, Fated Mates, Forced Proximity, Shadow Daddy, Revenge, Arranged Marriage, Marriage of Convenience, Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Dub-Con, Virgin FMC, Possessive MMC, Tortured MMC, BDSM, Blood Play, Cliffhanger Ending, To-Be Continued, Redemption
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Stolen (Book 2) by Amy Pennza
☆ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“This one had so much more history and spent a lot of time explaining. It was good, but it was a deluge and hard to follow.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Royalty, Reverse Harem, Morally Grey MMC, Military, Kidnapping, Magic, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Possessive MMC, Obsessive MMC, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world, Past Coming Back to Haunt Them, Hidden Powers, Loss of Parent (Death), MMF
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Tourner (Book 2) by Jane Washington
☆ 3.5
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“The first 60% of this book was set up. The last 40% was great and ties them all together. I got a little ick here with Mikkie and Kalen.” - Cardigan B
Omegaverse, Age 20+ MMC, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates, MC is trapped, Competition Romance, Power Struggle, Revenge, Reverse Harem, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, Blackmail, Why Choose
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Triple-Duty Bodyguards by Lily Gold
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Found this for free on Audible. She’s a celebrity with a stalker. They’re the bodyguards she hires to protect her. They give her peace of mind and…comfort. -wink wink-” - Cardigan B
Why Choose, Celebrity, Bodyguard, Stalker/Stalking, Only One Bed, Protective MMC
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Vicious Fae (Book 3) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 4.0
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“WHOA. This was the best so far. Too long, but the mystery unfolds at a rapid rate, making the relationships so much stronger and more appealing.” - Cardigan B
College/Uni Students, Reverse Harem, Why Choose, Magical Binding, Vampire, Dragons, Harpy, Lions, Dark Academia, Shifters, Magic, Fated Mates, Mating/Bonding, To-Be Continued, Gang Wars, Loss of Sibling (Death), Slow Burn, Forbidden Love Interest
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Warrior Fae (Book 5) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Not a bad end, but dear lord Leon carried this story: "I got us each [a crystal] one and two for Elise because without her there is way too much sausage in this sandwich and as much as I would be down for sucking a dick or two in the right circumstances, I just feel like we need to extra protect our only pussy."" - Cardigan B
Academic Setting, Reverse Harem, Fated Mates, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Obsessive MMC, Loss of Sibling, Shifters
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Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert
☆ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“I love a competition story. Each the MCs complemented one another perfectly. Achilles is brash but observant. Petroclus was bookish but sexy. And Helen was sophisticated but skeptical.” - Cardigan B
Police Officer, Mythology Retelling, Age Gap Romance, Competition Romance, Forced Proximity, Why Choose, Friends to Lovers, Only One Bed, Bodyguard
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Sizzle Scale
HOT
(Blazing & Explicit): This is the full five-alarm fire. Bedroom doors are flung wide open, and the scenes are DETAILED, EXPLICIT, and SCORCHING HOT. No fading to black here.
MEDIUM
(Simmering & Steamy): Expect passionate kisses that don't always fade to black. Could be graphic, but probably one scene that goes full throttle. Things get steamy, and the chemistry is sparking. You’ll blush, but you won’t need a fire extinguisher... yet.
MILD
(Sweet & Tender): Expect sweet sighs, maybe a stolen, chaste kiss or two, and plenty of heartwarming moments that make you go "awww." If things get more intimate, the bedroom door gently clicks shut (fade-to-black).
FLOUR
(Platonic, if anything): Rare to find around here. This is a book that has…no romance at all. We probably read this by accident.
FAQs
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A guide to romance novels of all heats and sizes. We’re recommending books we’ve read (we’ve read 1,000s) and telling you what to expect. We’ll help you do your research - your time and money will be happy.
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‘Happily Ever After’ - nearly every book you find on The Velvet Pages has an ‘HEA’. It means that the story reached a satisfying conclusion. It might say “To Be Continued” which means there’s probably an HEA in the series, but that particular title didn’t resolve the relationship.
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This is how sexual or sexy a book is. There’s a range: Hot, Medium, Mild, and Flour.
Hot is ‘“holy Hell I’m sweating.”
Medium is steamy.
Mild is tender and sweet.
Flour means there’s nothing romantic here.
We label each book so you know what to expect and you can choose what you’re comfortable reading.
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We rate each book out of 5. Cardigan B and Penelope Black can rate a book the same score on occasion, but usually the rating you see is an average of their scores.
The ratings are pretty subjective, but include things like:
Did the story make sense?
How did the characters measure up?
Was the writing literate?
Was the premise or were the plot points memorable?
Were the mysteries solved? Did the questions get answered? Did you leave me on ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER, ONYX STORM?
Did the book make us feel something?
Was there a cute cat?
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We recommend starting with Historical Romance, Fantasy Romance, or Sports Romance. They’re the most popular and you’ll find recognizable tropes.
Start with Mild to Medium heat and definitely choose an HEA.
If you’re still stuck, email us and we can give you some recs!
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We’ll read pretty much anything. Each month, Penelope and Cardigan select a list of about 20 books to read together. There’s at least one book from each genre and some popular titles that have been recently released.
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We sure do! It’s called ‘The Velvet Edit’. You can sign up at the top or on the ‘Contact Us’ page. We send out a themed list of recommendations each month and a ‘Quickie’ (a single title spotlight) two weeks later. We won’t spam you.
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That’s the section of the site where we share what we’re reading this month for our book club. You can check out our other reading lists from the past few months of 2025, too.
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Nope, not even close. The books on the site are generally the ones we enjoyed the most. Or hit on different trends we see coming up.
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They are! If you buy from a button click on the site, we might earn a commission. You’re not paying more for the product, though. We’re all about ‘pay less for smut’ around here.
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We use Storygraph. It has a friendly app interface and has every book we’ve read. It also shows your reading stats, which is unique.
We have separate Goodreads accounts, but they’re connected to our friends and family and…I don’t want them to see that I read the first and second book in a series about a merman with two dicks.
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MMC is Male Main Character. FMC is female main character.
There are typically one of each, but there can be multiple in genres like Omegaverse or Reverse Harem.
Or, like in the case of Court of Thorns and Roses, the MMC could be one person in one book and another person in another book.
Don’t come at me about ‘spoilers’ - these books were published in 2015.
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