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She’s a killer.
Sidetracked
Jaime's Picks · Romance · Thriller · Romantic Suspense
Our take
She’s a killer. He’s the FBI agent falling for her. Sidetracked is book two in S.T. Abby’s Mindf*ck series—BookTok’s favorite morally gray rollercoaster. With 4.5 stars and over 86,000 reviews, this dark, delicious thriller-romance dives deeper into the secrets Lana keeps... and how far Logan will go to protect her.
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He’s an FBI agent chasing justice. She’s the serial killer rewriting his definition of it.
Logan has always lived by the book—until Lana walked into his life. She’s gorgeous, brilliant, and full of secrets he’s not supposed to want to uncover. But the deeper he falls, the more he suspects she’s hiding something dark.
What he doesn’t know? She’s already drenched in blood—and not just metaphorically.
In Sidetracked, book two of the viral Mindf*ck series, obsession, deception, and desire collide in a twisted love story where the line between right and wrong is razor-thin. Lana might be fragile... or she might be the most dangerous woman he’s ever met.
Dark. Addictive. Morally unhinged. You’ve been warned.
This isn't a love story. It's a mindf*ck.
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He dared her.
I Promise You
Jaime's Picks · Romance · Dark Romance
Our take
He dared her. He destroyed her. Then he fell for her. I Promise You by Shantel Tessier (4.4 stars on Amazon!) is the second dark and twisted entry in the Dare Series. Packed with secrets, possession, and heartbreak, this is a high school bully romance where sharks fall in love—and bleed. I Dare You must be read first.
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It started as a game. A dare. A plan to destroy her.
We brought her into our world for fun. For control. I never meant to fall for her—but I did. Hard.
Now, the girl who was supposed to be my pawn owns my heart. But love doesn’t erase secrets, and mine are the kind that could blow everything apart.
We were born sharks. We hunt, we take, we conquer. No one tells us no—and we don’t ask for forgiveness.
But loving her? That might be the one rule I can’t break without losing everything.
I Promise You is the explosive, emotional second book in the Dare Series—a dark high school bully romance filled with ruthless games, shattered trust, and love that cuts deeper than any dare.
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New girl.
I Dare You
Jaime's Picks · Dark Romance
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New girl. Old secrets. One deadly dare. I Dare You by Shantel Tessier (4.4 stars on Amazon!) is a dark, addictive high school bully romance where fear turns into obsession and games turn lethal. If you love enemies-to-lovers with brutal boys, bold girls, and jaw-dropping twists, this one's your next binge. Ready to play?
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What do you do when the devil dares you to play his game?
Austin Lowes is used to surviving. She’s new in town, crashing at her distant father’s place after fleeing a mother who couldn’t care less. With just a few months to go before freedom, all she wants is to lay low and disappear.
Then she meets him.
Cole Reynolds is danger in a varsity jacket—rich, ruthless, and magnetic in all the wrong ways. He doesn’t want her love. He wants her fear. Her pain. Her surrender. And he won’t stop until she gives him all three.
But Austin isn’t a girl who breaks easily. Not without a fight.
I Dare You is a dark high school bully romance filled with twisted games, brutal secrets, and a dare that could destroy them both.
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A fierce heroine.
Twisted in Obsession
Jaime's Picks · Romance
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A fierce heroine. Three dangerous men. One obsession-fueled, mafia-laced collision course. Twisted in Obsession (4.4 stars on Amazon) is a dark, high-heat FMMM romance packed with secrets, danger, and a heroine too broken to break. Book one of two in the Destructive Devastation duet—brace yourself for the cliffhanger and read now.
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I had one plan: rescue my sister and disappear. No entanglements. No trace. No him.
But fate doesn't follow rules—it shatters them. Now I'm trapped in a mansion with three dangerous men: Jericho, Sheppard, and Arrow. Mafia heirs with obsession in their blood, and only one target in sight—me.
They say I belong to them. That I’m theirs to keep, control, and break.
But I’ve been broken before. I survived the monster who turned my world to ash. And I won’t go down without a fight.
Yet secrets have weight. And mine? They could ruin everything.
What happens when chaos meets obsession—and I’m caught in the crossfire?
They want my past. My truth. My soul.
But I’m not sure I have anything left to give.
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Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry (4.5 stars on Amazon!) is a slow-burn romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.
Shield of Sparrows
Jaime's Picks · Romantasy · Epic Fantasy
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A forgotten princess. A cursed realm. A monster hunter who loathes her. Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry (4.5 stars on Amazon!) is a slow-burn romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. If you crave forced proximity, ancient monsters, and a heroine who finally refuses to kneel, grab this high-stakes fantasy now.
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The gods sent monsters to remind mortals to kneel—and Princess Soreya has done exactly that. To her father. To her crown. To a future she never chose.
But everything changes the day a monster hunter arrives at her father’s court, a blood treaty is sealed, and Soreya is forced into a political marriage that binds her to a war-torn realm and a husband she can’t trust.
Now she’s crossing cursed lands with a warrior who resents her, hunted by creatures born of ancient wrath. Everyone wants to use her—as a queen, a pawn, a sacrifice.
But Soreya isn’t playing along. Not anymore.
Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn romantasy full of enemies-to-lovers tension, court intrigue, and the kind of heroine who finds power in being underestimated—and dares to reach for it.
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Old secrets surface in a world ruled by immortal bloodlines where power decides who survives.
Spark of the Everflame
Jaime's Picks · Romantasy
Our take
Old secrets surface in a world ruled by immortal bloodlines where power decides who survives. Spark of the Everflame follows healer Diem Bellator as her mother’s disappearance pulls her into the dangerous politics of godborn royalty, rebellion, and forbidden attraction. This is a plot-driven romantasy built on slow-burn tension, moral compromise, and a heroine forced to choose between safety, truth, and desire.
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***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AND AMAZON TOP 15 BESTSELLER***
When old secrets catch fire, everything will burn.
In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by their cruel, magical offspring called the Descended, healer Diem Bellator yearns to escape her poor village.
Her mother’s sudden disappearance—and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past—offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock a web of mysteries left behind by her mother.
With the dying King’s handsome yet enigmatic heir watching her every move and a ruthless rebel alliance recruiting her to join the growing civil war, Diem must navigate the unwritten rules of love, power, and politics in order to save her family—and all of mortalkind.
Spark of the Everflame is the first book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows feisty heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against oppression, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of intrigue, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love. This enemies-to-lovers romantasy features a unique magic system, dragon-like mythical creatures, hilarious banter, mysteries that will leave you theorizing for weeks, and a true slow (slowwwwwww) burn. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven series such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, Gild, Fourth Wing, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.
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A hidden manuscript.
Verity
Jaime's Picks · Psychological Thriller
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A hidden manuscript. A disturbing confession. A truth too horrifying to ignore. Verity (4.6 stars on Amazon, #1 New York Times Bestseller) is a chilling psychological thriller from Colleen Hoover. As Lowen uncovers Verity’s darkest secrets, she must decide—keep them buried or expose a truth that could destroy everything. Read now before the spoilers find you.
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A hidden manuscript. A chilling confession. A truth too horrifying to ignore.
Struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh never expected the job of a lifetime—to complete the bestselling book series of Verity Crawford, a famous author left incapacitated after an accident. But when Lowen moves into the Crawford home to sort through Verity’s notes, she stumbles upon something far more sinister—an unpublished autobiography Verity never meant for anyone to read.
Inside its pages are disturbing admissions about Verity’s past, her marriage, and the night that changed her family forever. As Lowen’s connection to Jeremy, Verity’s grieving husband, deepens, she faces an impossible choice: keep the truth hidden or expose a secret so horrifying it could destroy them all.
A #1 New York Times bestseller with 4.6 stars on Amazon, Verity is a gripping psychological thriller that will haunt you long after the final page.
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Old: Lucian Blackthorne is scarred, broken, and feared as the Devil of Blackthorne Manor.
Master of Salt & Bones
Jaime's Picks · Romantasy
Our take
Old:
Lucian Blackthorne is scarred, broken, and feared as the Devil of Blackthorne Manor. But when our lives intertwine, I see the truth: his amber eyes burn with a pain only I can ease. His touch tempts, his whispers intoxicate, and his will breaks me. He says we’re doomed, but in this dark tale, I’m here to save him.
New:
Step into the dark and twisted world of Master of Salt & Bones by Keri Lake—a modern gothic spin on Beauty and the Beast that’s all brooding vibes and haunting secrets. At Blackthorne Manor, Isadora Quinn is running from her past, while Lucian Blackthorne, the scarred recluse everyone whispers about, hides from his own. When their worlds collide, buried traumas resurface, secrets come to light, and things get deliciously complicated. Suspenseful, steamy, and downright chilling, this story will keep you hooked—and maybe just a little spooked. Welcome to the manor; you might never leave.
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Meet the Devil of Blackthorne Manor…
As a little girl, I dreamed of a knight on a white horse who would rescue me from my cursed life. But fairy tales have a way of twisting into something darker.
My knight is Lucian Blackthorne, scarred and broken, living alone in a castle of bones overlooking the sea. The villagers call him a devil—and perhaps he is, with amber eyes that burn into me and a voice that tempts me into sin. His touch is heaven, his words are fire, and his will is my undoing.
Lucian says we’re forbidden, a tragedy destined for no happy ending. But I see the truth: he’s the one who needs saving. And maybe, just maybe, I was born to save him.
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Malachi Vize’s obsession with Olivia burns dark and deep.
Little Stranger
Jaime's Picks · Romance · Romantic Suspense
Our take
Malachi Vize’s obsession with Olivia burns dark and deep. Betrayed and sent to prison, he’s back to claim her—mind, body, and soul. On Halloween night, revenge transforms into an all-consuming need to possess her heart, no matter the cost. Desire and danger entwine as their fates spiral toward a chilling, irresistible end.
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OWNING HER IS ALL HE EVER WANTED
She betrayed him, and now he wants revenge against the foster sister who became his forbidden obsession the second he laid eyes on her. After she sends him to prison for years, he’s free and ready to haunt her.
Everything about Olivia belongs to Malachi Vize.
Her mind
Her body
Her soul
Her fear
Her pain
On Halloween night, he can no longer lurk in the shadows. All he has left to own is her heart, even if he needs to take it.
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She can control emotions, but her powers don’t work on him.
Haunting Adeline
Jaime's Picks · Thriller · Gothic Romance
Our take
She can control emotions, but her powers don’t work on him. He watches her, waiting for the perfect moment to make her his. As obsession grows, she’s trapped between wanting him closer and fearing what will happen when he finally claims her. In a world of desire and control, can she resist his pull?
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She can manipulate emotions—make you feel pain, joy, or sorrow with just her words. But no matter how much she tries, her abilities don’t affect him. He’s always watching, waiting, and she can’t look away, even when her heart screams for him to come closer.
He didn’t plan on falling in love, but now that he has, there’s no turning back. He’s captivated by her, drawn to her every move. And he won’t stop until she’s his—forever.
As desire and obsession collide, will she break free, or will she fall deeper into his shadowy embrace?
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He haunts her dreams with vengeance, lust, and the cruel reminder that she belongs to him.
I Will Break You
Jaime's Picks · Dark Romance · Gothic Romance
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He haunts her dreams with vengeance, lust, and the cruel reminder that she belongs to him. She thought her murderous pen pal was gone for good—until his ghost returned, intent on shattering her sanity and claiming her soul. But when her past brings new dangers, will his twisted obsession save her… or damn them both?
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Prey: I see dead people, and not just the men I’ve killed. Everyone thinks I’m unhinged, especially when my murdered prison pen pal starts haunting me. He sabotages my life, leaving brutal warnings under my pillow and twisting my mind with seductive nightmares. I should be terrified, but his possessive torment awakens something darker inside me.
Predator: She ghosted me—literally—and now I’ll haunt her until she’s mine. Her screams are a symphony, her fear my ecstasy. But her enemies want her dead, and I won’t let anyone steal what’s mine. Protecting her is just another game, and I always play to win.
When obsession and vengeance collide, will they destroy each other—or discover something far more twisted in the flames?
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Trapped in an arranged marriage to ruthless Lord Tyson Riley Crawford, she becomes a pawn in his bitter quest for revenge.
The Sacrifice
Jaime's Picks · Thriller · Dark Romance
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Trapped in an arranged marriage to ruthless Lord Tyson Riley Crawford, she becomes a pawn in his bitter quest for revenge. Determined to break free, she vows to defy him—but Tyson has other plans, and he’s relentless. As their twisted game intensifies, she discovers that escaping may demand more than she can give.
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An arranged marriage. A ruthless husband. And vows that bind them both in a deadly game.
Raised in luxury but trapped by her strict parents, she always knew she’d marry a Lord of their choosing. But on her wedding day, she’s handed over to Tyson Riley Crawford—a powerful Lord with a grudge against her family, and revenge in his heart. To Tyson, she’s just a pawn in his scheme, a debt to be paid.
Defiant and desperate for freedom, she vows to break her marriage vows and escape his grasp. But Tyson is far more ruthless than she anticipated, and he’s determined to make her regret every word.
As their twisted game escalates, one question looms: will either survive the sacrifices this marriage demands?
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