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35 editor’s picks matching Romantasy
Wanting someone is one thing.
Chasing The Alpha’s Son
LGBTQIA+ · Teen + Young Adult · Gay Romance · Paranormal Romance
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Wanting someone is one thing. Chasing them through silence, distance, and pack politics is another. In Chasing The Alpha’s Son, Max follows Jasper into the mountains for one last chance at the connection they left unresolved, only to find rivalry, unrest, and looming change waiting in the snow. This YA queer shifter romance deepens the series with longing, emotional uncertainty, and fate tested under pressure.
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The second book in Penny Jessup’s best selling The Alpha’s Son series.
It’s been three months since their kiss on the beach and Max hasn’t heard a whisper from Jasper.
With Christmas fast approaching, and despite vowing he would chase Jasper to the ends of the world, Max is ready to give up. Until Alpha Jericho announces he’s sending a select envoy of Elite Pack wolves to an allied wolf-pack stationed high in the rocky mountains, where they will bear witness to a Blood Moon. A week in a cozy ski-lodge sounds as romantic as you can get, so Max decides to give things with Jasper one last shot.
But life in the mountains is rockier than expected and finding alone time with Jasper is harder than Max thought. Political unrest between the packs is galvanizing Jasper’s determination to keep them apart, and new and old suitors are emerging in the pursuit of Jasper’s affections.
Running headfirst into snow storms, Max begins to question if the destiny he’s been chasing is what he really wants. And when the Blood Moon arrives, bringing irrevocable change that no one saw coming, Max and Jasper’s connection will be put to the ultimate test.
Will they find the path between souls among the snow covered peaks or will the mountain roads lead them to an unexpected destiny?
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Fate feels a lot less romantic when it pairs you with the last person you want.
The Alpha’s Son
LGBTQIA+ · Teen + Young Adult · Gay Romance · Paranormal Romance
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Fate feels a lot less romantic when it pairs you with the last person you want. In The Alpha’s Son, Max Remus heads to a werewolf summer festival expecting nothing, only to find himself bound to the arrogant heir of an elite pack. This YA paranormal romance blends wolf shifters, queer yearning, and coming-of-age tension with humor, heart, and bite.
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Max Remus couldn’t care less about finding his mate—unlike the rest of his fate-obsessed pack. He totally prefers hanging with his bestie, eating his dad’s steak sandwiches, and drawing in his trusty sketchbook.
But all that is about to change at the Blue Moon Festival—a summer camp where Elite Pack wolves go to find their mates. The festival is a right of passage for every teen werewolf, and this year’s festival will be one to howl home about. The alpha’s son, Jasper Apollo, is attending for the first time.
When Max finds himself inexplicably linked with the exceptionally handsome but totally jerk-faced heir, he’s forced to grapple with the unexpected feelings clawing at his soul.
If Max rejects his destiny, will fate’s bite be worse than its bark?
Netflix's Young Royals meets Teen Wolf meets Twilight––the first installment in a thrilling new series, The Alpha's Son is a heart-wrenching Young Adult, Boys Love, wolf shifter romance; full of yearning, comedy, and adventure.
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It fits readers who want gothic romantasy steeped in witchcraft, forbidden attraction, and a sinister, haunted atmosphere.
Hollow
Romantasy · Fairy Tale
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In Sleepy Hollow, desire and dread twist together as old loyalties rot beneath the surface. In Hollow, Kat Van Tassel is pulled between her vanished childhood betrothed and her enigmatic professor while a string of brutal murders points to something far darker than legend. It fits readers who want gothic romantasy steeped in witchcraft, forbidden attraction, and a sinister, haunted atmosphere.
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"A fresh, magic-infused take on Sleepy Hollow that adds mystery, tension, and just enough romance to keep everything deliciously complicated. Hollow feels like a retelling with real purpose, not just a rehash." - Apropos Books
An Instant USA Today Bestseller!
A sexy, dark fantasy reimagining of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, where Katrina Van Tassel doesn't have to choose between Brom Bones and Ichabod Crane, and there are worse things haunting them than the Headless Horseman.
Kat Van Tassel's life was predestined from childhood; she was to marry her best friend, Brom Bones. But Brom vanished from Sleepy Hollow years ago, leaving Kat alone to enroll in Sleepy Hollow Institute, a shadowy university for advanced witchcraft run by her powerful family. And now she finds herself drawn to the school's enigmatic new teacher, Ichabod Crane, as he delves into dark magic.
When Brom returns, suffering from amnesia and a dark transformation, the trio must confront gruesome murders attributed to a vengeful spirit, The Headless Horseman, while navigating their tangled relationships.
As Kat, Ichabod, and Brom seek answers, their bonds deepen, and forbidden desires take hold. But Sleepy Hollow holds secrets more sinister than they imagined. The Headless Horseman lurks, threatening to claim them, while something even more terrifying looms in the shadows. Embark on a journey of dark mysteries, desire, and danger in the eerie heart of Sleepy Hollow.
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Imagine Me follows Juliette as the truth of Ella Sommers shatters everything she thought she knew.
Imagine Me
Dystopian · Romantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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Imagine Me follows Juliette as the truth of Ella Sommers shatters everything she thought she knew. With her memories returning and old enemies closing in, the final battle against The Reestablishment forces her to confront a destiny she never chose. With strong Amazon and Goodreads ratings and recognition across BookTok, this finale delivers high-stakes emotion and explosive revelations.
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The explosive last novel in Juliette and Warner's story, the globally bestselling Shatter Me series.
Juliette Ferrars. Ella Sommers. Which is the truth and which is the lie?
Now that Ella knows who Juliette is and what she was created for, things have only become more complicated. As she struggles to understand the past that haunts her and looks to a future more uncertain than ever, the lines between right and wrong—between Ella and Juliette—blur. And with old enemies looming, her destiny may not be her own to control.
The day of reckoning for The Reestablishment is coming. But she may not get to choose what side she fights on.
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Defy Me follows Juliette Ferrars as her world collapses under the weight of long-buried truths.
Defy Me
Dystopian · Romantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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Defy Me follows Juliette Ferrars as her world collapses under the weight of long-buried truths. As memories resurface and everything she believed unravels, she must decide whether to be a weapon or a warrior, supported by Warner and her closest allies. With strong Amazon and Goodreads ratings, this installment pushes the Shatter Me series into deeper emotional territory.
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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…
Restore Me
Dystopian · Romantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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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 she had mastered. With Warner at her side and the world watching, every choice becomes a reckoning. A New York Times bestseller with strong Amazon and Goodreads ratings, this installment deepens the series’ emotional stakes.
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An instant New York Times bestseller! Juliette and Warner’s story continues in the electrifying fourth installment of Tahereh Mafi’s bestselling Shatter Me series.
The girl with the power to kill with a single touch now has the world in the palm of her hand. Juliette Ferrars thought she’d won. She took over Sector 45, was named the new Supreme Commander of North America, and now has Warner by her side. But when tragedy strikes, she must confront the darkness that dwells both around and inside her.
Who will she become in the face of adversity? Will she be able to control the power she wields, and use it for good?
This bestselling series from powerhouse author Tahereh Mafi showcases relentlessly thrilling action, heart stopping romance, and a war-torn world in which rebellion is the only path to freedom.
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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.
Ignite Me
Dystopian · Romantasy · Teen + Young Adult
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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. Every alliance is fragile, every emotion sharpened by war, and her choices could decide the fate of their fractured world. With 4.6 stars on Amazon and more than 650,000 Goodreads ratings, this installment is a reader favorite.
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The explosive last novel in Juliette and Warner's story, the globally bestselling Shatter Me series.
Juliette Ferrars. Ella Sommers. Which is the truth and which is the lie?
Now that Ella knows who Juliette is and what she was created for, things have only become more complicated. As she struggles to understand the past that haunts her and looks to a future more uncertain than ever, the lines between right and wrong—between Ella and Juliette—blur. And with old enemies looming, her destiny may not be her own to control.
The day of reckoning for The Reestablishment is coming. But she may not get to choose what side she fights on.
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Warner has power, control, and a secret he can’t escape.
Destroy Me
Teen + Young Adult · Dystopian · Paranormal Romance
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Warner has power, control, and a secret he can’t escape. The girl who shot him has become the only thing he can’t let go of. When his father arrives with plans for Juliette’s capture, Warner’s loyalty is tested. Destroy Me reveals the darkness and longing behind Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me series, praised for its high-stakes emotion and lyrical power.
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Set after Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me and before Unravel Me, Destroy Me is a novella told from the perspective of Warner, the ruthless leader of Sector 45. Even though Juliette shot him in order to escape, Warner can't stop thinking about her—and he'll do anything to get her back. But when the Supreme Commander of The Reestablishment arrives, he has much different plans for Juliette. Plans Warner cannot allow.
The Shatter Me series is perfect for fans who crave action-packed young adult novels with tantalizing romance like Divergent and The Hunger Games. This captivating story, which combines the best of dystopian and paranormal, was praised as "a thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love" by Ransom Riggs, bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
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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…
Unravel Me
Dystopian · Romantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Paranormal Romance
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Tahereh Mafi’s Unravel Me, the second book in the bestselling Shatter Me series, delivers explosive action and forbidden romance. 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 The Darkest Minds, it’s a heart-stopping ride you won’t put down.
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Juliette’s touch is supposed to kill. One brush of her skin should have ended Warner. Instead, he’s the only one immune to her deadly gift, and that impossibility shakes her to the core.
Now free from his control, Juliette and Adam have joined a rebel group armed with powers of their own. At last, she has a chance to fight back against The Reestablishment, the regime that destroyed her world. But freedom doesn’t silence fear.
Questions haunt her: Why is Adam immune? Why is Warner immune? And what if the answers unravel everything she thought she knew?
As Juliette is pulled between loyalty, desire, and rebellion, one truth becomes clear. Power isn’t just dangerous—it’s intoxicating. And love might be the deadliest weapon of all.
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A fanfic-writing, newly turned vampire and a jaded vampire-rights activist strike a deal in Sell Your Blood, the 4.8-star MM paranormal romance you didn’t know you needed.
How to Sell Your Blood and Fall in Love
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Paranormal Romance
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A fanfic-writing, newly turned vampire and a jaded vampire-rights activist strike a deal in Sell Your Blood, the 4.8-star MM paranormal romance you didn’t know you needed. Featuring a-spec yearning, bite-for-hire tension, and dangerously unethical biotech, this standalone sequel is equal parts snarky, tender, and thirstier than it wants to admit.
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Dr. Clementine Hughes is an Ivy League researcher, asexual fanfic writer, and freshly turned vampire working at a company that really shouldn’t find out he’s undead.
After a failed bite attempt in an alley goes sideways, local vampire advocate Justin Yu offers him a lifeline: feed from him—for a fee. Clementine accepts, desperate to avoid both bloodlust and becoming a corporate lab rat.
Justin’s blood is disappointingly bland. Justin himself? Not so much.
As the two reluctantly bond over trauma, fandom, and late-night snack exchanges, Clementine starts craving more than blood. But hunters from Vitalis-Barron are closing in, and secrets never stay buried for long.
Sell Your Blood is sharp, swoony, and unapologetically queer—with more salt and pepper shakers than you ever asked for.
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With 4.8 stars on Amazon, it’s perfect for fans of bite kink, scientific vampirism, and characters who pine hard before they kiss harder.
How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager
LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Paranormal Romance
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How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager is a slow-burn MM romance full of vampire angst, mutual thirst, and unexpected tenderness. With 4.8 stars on Amazon, it’s perfect for fans of bite kink, scientific vampirism, and characters who pine hard before they kiss harder. Sweet, sharp, and utterly addictive.
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Vincent Barnes is a broke, miserable vampire with a guilty conscience and a serious case of accidental thirst. Feeding from strangers in their sleep is bad enough—but when he bites Wesley Garcia, his childhood crush turned potential meal ticket, everything spirals.
Wes needs a vampire for a revenge plan involving corporate corruption, a pharmaceutical giant, and some extremely unethical experiments. His offer? Stay, bite me, and help me take them down.
Vincent agrees. Not because he’s falling for Wes. Definitely not because of the fangs-and-feelings thing brewing between them.
But Wes never planned to fall for his bait—and Vincent never planned to trust again.
Science meets seduction in this fangy, funny, slow-burn romance full of pining, betrayal, and bite kink.
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For readers who like post-apocalyptic M/M fantasy romance with monsters, danger, and violence.
Soul Eater
Dystopian · LGBTQIA+ · Romance · Gay Romance · Paranormal Romance · Post-Apocalyptic
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In a monster-ruled wasteland, Soul Eater follows a young soldier who survives an encounter with Wyn, a feared death monster known for leaving only husks behind. Instead of killing him, Wyn becomes intrigued, pulling them into an unexpected connection, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 11,800 Amazon reviewers. For readers who like post-apocalyptic M/M fantasy romance with monsters, danger, and violence.
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Twenty years ago, monsters rose on earth and began a new age of civilization.
One where humans live in military-controlled, cramped and dirty cities along the coasts, and the majority of the United States is known as the Wastes. A lawless, desolate and dangerous place, teeming with monsters that have claimed the land for their own.
Including Wyn the Soul Eater.
He appears every three years, making his way across the country and slaughtering humans randomly, sucking them dry until they’re nothing but husks.
I’ve only been in the military for six months, but now I’m part of a unit tasked with trying to stop and capture him. And when I’m the only soldier out of hundreds that the Soul Eater leaves alive, I realise that… something about me has intrigued him.
But what is it? What could a twenty-three year old guy from the south, with no one and nothing in the world, have possibly done to capture the attention of a death monster with horns, blackened fingertips and a face hidden in the dark depths of his hood?
Soul Eater is the debut novel of Lily Mayne. It is the first in a planned post-apocalyptic fantasy series featuring monsters and human men falling in love. Warning: This m/m love story contains explicit content and is not suitable for young readers. There are also graphic depictions of torture and violence.
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