Jaime Rasplicka

Jaime Rasplicka is the co-founder of Apropos Books, where she helps readers find book recommendations, genre guides, and Kindle deals worth adding to an already-questionable TBR pile. While she loves a good fantasy book, she’s especially drawn to dark romance and psychological thrillers. When Jaime finds a really good book, she’ll sneak in a few minutes during the day, or 30, but who’s counting? She highly recommends replacing unproductive social media scrolling with a good book instead.
Jaime Rasplicka

Jaime's Book Recommendations

For the romance lovers, twist chasers, and readers who appreciate a little magic with their mayhem. These are the books Jaime’s personally picked for your ever-growing TBR.

73 books in Jaime’s Picks

Defy Me

Defy Me

Tahereh Mafi

Dystopian · Romantasy

Defy Me follows Juliette Ferrars as her world collapses under the weight of long-buried truths.

Restore Me

Restore Me

Tahereh Mafi

Dystopian · Romantasy

Restore Me follows Juliette Ferrars as she steps into her role as Supreme Commander, only to find her newfound power tested by tragedy and the darkness she thought…

Ignite Me

Ignite Me

Tahereh Mafi

Dystopian · Romantasy

Ignite Me follows Juliette as she rises from the destruction of Omega Point and joins forces with Warner to master her powers and confront The Reestablishment.

Destroy Me

Destroy Me

Tahereh Mafi

Teen + Young Adult · Dystopian

Warner has power, control, and a secret he can’t escape.

Entwined

Entwined

Rebecca Quinn

Romance · Post-Apocalyptic

Rebecca Quinn’s Entwined concludes the Brutes of Bristlebrook Trilogy with a 4.5 out of 5 stars finale that is dark, emotional, and scorching.

Entangled

Entangled

Rebecca Quinn

Romance · Post-Apocalyptic

Rebecca Quinn’s Entangled continues the Brutes of Bristlebrook Trilogy with vengeance, heartbreak, and scorching heat.

Ensnared

Ensnared

Rebecca Quinn

Romance · Post-Apocalyptic

Rebecca Quinn’s Ensnared launches the Brutes of Bristlebrook Trilogy with a steamy post-apocalyptic punch.

Little Liar

Little Liar

Leigh Rivers

Romance · Thriller

Leigh Rivers’ Little Liar, the 4.3 out of 5 stars finale to the Web of Silence Duet, is a dark taboo romance of obsession, betrayal, and dangerous desire.

Vicious Society

Vicious Society

Morgan Bridges

Romance · College Romance

Morgan Bridges concludes The Obsidian Order duet with Vicious Society, a 4.3 out of 5 stars dark stalker romance filled with betrayal, rebellion, and scorching obsession.

Vicious Secret

Vicious Secret

Morgan Bridges

Romance · College Romance

Morgan Bridges launches The Obsidian Order duet with Vicious Secret, a dark stalker romance that drips with danger and obsession.

Twisted in Chaos

Twisted in Chaos

Aly Beck

Romance · Romantic Suspense

Aly Beck’s Twisted in Chaos is the explosive finale to her mafia romance duet.

Unravel Me

Unravel Me

Tahereh Mafi

Dystopian · Romantasy

With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this YA dystopian hit has been praised by Ransom Riggs as “a must-read.” Perfect for fans of Red Queen and…

Ruining Her

Ruining Her

Kylie Kent

Romance · Dark Romance

Best for readers who like dark second chance romance with obsession, forced proximity, secrets, violence, and cliffhanger endings.

Paint It All Red

Paint It All Red

S.T. Abby

Romance · Thriller

It all ends here.

All The Lies

All The Lies

S.T. Abby

Romance · Thriller

The lies are piling up—and so is the body count.

Scarlet Angel

Scarlet Angel

S.T. Abby

Romance · Thriller

She's in love with the FBI agent hunting her kind.

Jaime's Recent Blogs

Fresh reading lists, overlooked titles, and genre guides for readers who are always looking for what to read next.

It’s where she talks about hidden gems, reading moods, and the kinds of books that deserve more attention than they usually get.