What really makes The Beautiful stand out is its setting. 1870s New Orleans drips with mysticism, cultural richness, and supernatural allure. Ahdieh’s writing captures the city’s blend of elegance and eeriness perfectly, giving the story an atmospheric, gothic romance feel. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to light a candle, curl up under a blanket, and sink into its shadowy world.

In a world where kingdoms are divided and love is a political tool, Princess Annika has always known her duty: marry for the good of the realm. But with her heart secretly aching for freedom, she's torn between obligation and desire. Meanwhile, Lennox, a fierce soldier raised on the opposite side of the battlefield, fights for a cause he believes will free his people. He’s intense, guarded, and everything Annika has been taught to fear.

Looking for a spicy new adult romance with dark magic, sinfully seductive princes, and an enemies-to-lovers dynamic that’ll make you scream? Then welcome back to hell—literally—with the final two books in the Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy by Kerri Maniscalco in today's book review! These last two installments—Kingdom of the Cursed and Kingdom of the Feared—take everything the first book hinted at and crank up the heat, drama, and deliciously dark romance.

Looking for a young adult romance packed with deception, dark fae magic, and a love triangle that will actually wreck your heart in the best way? Then Lexi Ryan’s These Hollow Vows duology is the fae fantasy romance you need in your life. With its lush worldbuilding, addictive plot, and a heroine caught between two swoony fae princes—one golden and one dark—this romantasy series is perfect for readers who crave emotional stakes, high fantasy, and complicated love.

If you're craving a deliciously dark romantasy filled with morally gray characters, steamy tension, and a fae world with serious bite—Quicksilver by Callie Hart should be your next obsession. This is book one in the Fae of Alchemy series, and trust me, it comes in hot with enemies-to-lovers angst, courtly intrigue, and enough tension between the main characters to set your Kindle on fire.

You know that feeling when two characters keep dancing around each other for chapters—maybe even books—before finally giving in to that one earth-shattering kiss? That, my friend, is the delicious agony of slow burn romance. Let’s break down what exactly slow burn romance is, why it sets our hearts (and Kindles) on fire, and how you can write chemistry that makes your readers absolutely feral. Plus, I've got 6 slow burn romance books for you to try that will have you obsessin

If you're craving a new adult fantasy romance with moody atmosphere, a dash of murder mystery, and a side of forbidden attraction, Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco might be your next read. This book blends paranormal romance with a slow-burning enemies-to-lovers dynamic, layered in a gothic Italian-inspired setting that's equal parts eerie and enchanting. But fair warning: the romance is a simmer, not a sizzle—at least not in this first book.