Shifter Romance
Werewolves, dragons, monsters, alphas & packs, and lots of heat. These stories are full of instinct-driven attraction, pack politics, and paranormal worlds. What a delight!
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Shifter Romance
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Read-&-Rated Favorites (⭐ 3.5+)
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The Alpha of Bleake Isle by Kathryn Moon
⭐ 4.5
HOT, HEA
“She’s the awkward, unlikely choice to rule the isle with the only dragon alpha around. He’s not excited for a wife, but he wants someone with a sturdy constitution.” - Cardigan B
Commoner/Aristocrat, Dragons, Virgin FMC, Age Gap, Praise Kink, Creative Anatomy, Class Differences, Breeding Kink, Magic, Fated Mates, Marriage of Convenience, Forced Proximity
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Bride by Ali Hazelwood
⭐ 4.5
MEDIUM, HEA
“Loved this book! So much discovery before the two main characters got together.” - Penelope Black
Arranged Marriage, Blood Play, Cute Cat(s), Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Knotting, Touch her and die, Vampire-Werewolf Triangle, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Different Worlds, Werewolf Mate, Interracial Overcoming Past Trauma, Opposites Attract, Dirty Talker
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Rejected Mate (Book .5) by G.K. DeRosa
⭐ 4.5
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“OOOUCH. Oh god, my heart is slashed to ribbons. This book was only 72 pages but it made an impression. Fated mates you don't like at the beginning but you genuinely start to root for. And then Kole goes and decimates it all with one action. THIS HURT.” - Cardigan B
Wolf/Shifter, Fated Mates, College/University Students, MC is a Twin, Alpha MMC, Magic, Under 18 MMC, Under 18 FMC, Playboy, Learning a New World, MC has Interfering Family, Family Rivalry
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Sweet Revenge (Book 1) by G.K. DeRosa
⭐ 4.25
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“I was skeptical. A dating competition in this fantasy land? But honestly, it's so well done and enthralling. The contestants are each uniquely interesting and Aspen is a likable FMC. The interference by the producer is hilariously frustrating. Also... A MURDER MYSTERY!” - Cardigan B
Reverse Harem, Magic, Competition Romance, Shifters, Different Worlds, Revenge, Rescue, Murder Mystery, Assassin, MC has a Secret Past, Down on Her Luck FMC, Blind Dating, Alpha MMC
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Wicked Games (Book 2) by G.K. DeRosa
⭐ 4.0
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Oh damn, the hits keep coming! More intrigue, more heat, and more "how the hell will she choose" drama. And Slade's back! With a vengeance. winky face” - Cardigan B
Reverse Harem, Magic, Competition Romance, MC is a Twin, Shifters, Different Worlds, Size Difference between FMC & MMC, Revenge, Rescue, Murder Mystery, Assassin, MMC/FMC is back from the dead, MC has a Secret Past, Down on Her Luck FMC, Kidnapping, MC has Interfering Family, Alpha MMC
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Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
⭐ 4.5
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“Lots of world-building, but doesn’t get lost in the details. Loaded with a ton of “who done it vibes” and mystery with a romance sub-plot. It was a ride and I’m here for book #2” ~ PB
Arranged Marriage, Mysterious MMC, Curious FMC, Monsters, Grumpy MMC, Royalty, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Touch Her & Die
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The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
⭐ 4.25
MEDIUM, HEA
“Cute story, read the audio book (Joe Arden).” - Penelope Black
Doctor, Workplace Romance, MCs are Fake Dating, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Scenting, Short FMC/Tall MMC, Hidden Relationship, Grumpy/Sunshine, MMC Falls First, Opposites Attract, Witty Banter, Mating/Bonding, Dirty Talker, Magic, Shifters, Wolf/Shifter, Omegaverse
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A Cage of Crimson (Part 1) by K.F. Breene
⭐ 4.0
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Red Riding Hood retelling where a trapped girl meets her fated mate in the woods, only to find that he’s there to take her and her employer down for drug trafficking. Unique, interesting.” - Cardigan B
Folklore Romance, MC is trapped, Fated Mates, Shifters, Enemies to Lovers
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Cage of Kingdoms (Part 2) by K.F. Breene
⭐ 4.25
HOT, HEA
“Great story resolution. A finale that left me satisfied. "Dicks with wings" is my new favorite pattern design and "guard my asshole" is my new favorite friend moniker. Aurelia was alone for so long but her pack took care of her from day one. Witty, charming, warm.” - Cardigan B
Folklore Romance, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Dragons, MC has a Tragic Past, Survival, MC has Interfering Family, Magic, Captive Falls for Captor), Abusive Parent(s), FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Emotional Abuse, Fairytale Retelling
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Anathema by Keri Lake
⭐ 4.0
MILD, HEA
“Major world building in the first half, action in the second. She’s banished to the magical woods from which no one returns. He’s a cursed assassin in another realm drawn to her by duty and fate.” - Cardigan B
Enemies to Lovers, Portal to Another World, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, Only One Bed, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Cursed Love, Magical Binding
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Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux
⭐ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“I would have given this more stars, but Rae was an idiot. I was ready to throw her into the mines myself.” - Cardigan B
“Rae was so dumb. I couldn't handle it. She ruined it for me.” - Penelope Black
Ghost Hunter, Monster MMC, Monster/Human Romance, Nerdy FMC, Academic Setting, Cult/Sect, Demons, Human/Demon Relationship, BDSM, MMC/FMC has a Cute Cat, Enemies to Lovers, Magic, Age Gap Romance, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Paranormal Protection
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Love Bites (Book 1) by Lola Glass
⭐ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“SHUT UP THIS WAS SO FUN. I couldn’t stop reading this series. I read it two days. I love the underlying story which is about survival versus really living. It’s less than 300 pages. Try it.” - Cardigan B
Protection, Vampires, Mythological Creatures, Fated Mates, Overcoming Emotional Trauma
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Love Bites Hard (Book 2) by Lola Glass
⭐ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Izzy volunteers herself to an arranged marriage to escape the vampire compound - she needs freedom. Porter is a dick for the first half of the book, it's hard to read. He finally pulls his head out of his ass, though.” - Cardigan B
Werewolves, Werewolf Mate, Loss of Parent (Death), Loss of Sibling (Death), Arranged Marriage, Age 20+ MMC, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run
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Love Bites Harder (Book 3) by Lola Glass
⭐ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Clem just wants love. She accidentally is portaled to the fae land and has to have a mate to get back. The fae king inadvertently falls for her and mates with her. There are...vines...that have a mind of their own.” - Cardigan B
Fae/Fairies, Marriage of Convenience, MC is trapped, Possessive MMC, Strong Sister Bond, Survival, Rescue, Creative Anatomy, Only One Bed, Forced Proximity, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Loss of Sibling (Death), Loss of Parent (Death)
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Love Bites Really Hard (Book 4) by Lola Glass
⭐ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Accidental mate with a monster that's too nice so the monster king, a gargoyle, steps in to mate instead. Not enough gargoyle sexy time. But a great story.” - Cardigan B
Fated Mates, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Obsessive MMC, Forced Proximity, Protective MMC, Human/Demon Relationship, Shifters, Rescue, Fake Relationship, Friendship Group, Power Struggle, MC has Interfering Family, Strong Sister Bond, Monster MMC
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Love Bites Extra Hard (Book 5) by Lola Glass
⭐ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“Aw, the scales. Avery volunteers her siren services to Talon, the dragon king. Unfortunately for Avery, Talon finds out she's his fated mate. She collects his scales and feels weirdly drawn to them. It's so sweet. They also decapitate a murderer together. That's nice.” - Cardigan B
Fated Mates, Dragons, Grumpy/Sunshine, Forced Proximity, Magic, Age Gap Romance, Rescue, Protective MMC, Revenge, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Strong Sister Bond, Found Family, Enemies to Lovers, Royalty
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Mate by Ali Hazelwood
⭐ 4.0
HOT, HEA
“LOVED the story of "maybe" mates, Serena's sickness, her life as a hybrid. I would have loved for the epilogue to solve some of her hybrid biology questions. The cult plot...felt like a reach.” - Cardigan B
Werewolf Mate, Werewolves, Vampire, Fated Mates, Hybrid, In-Heat, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Enemies to Lovers, Alpha MMC, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Shifters, Wolf/Shifter
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The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson
⭐ 4.0
“We've located the ultimate Grump - Hunter is so perfectly written, it's astounding. Hard exterior, absolutely oozey center.” - Cardigan B
Lumberjack Vibes, Small Town, Grumpy/Sunshine, Loss of Parent (Death), MC has a Sick Parent, Shifters, Overcoming Past Breakups, In-Heat, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Possessive MMC, Friends to Lovers, Trapped in a Cabin
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Rejected (Book 1) by Jaymin Eve
⭐ 4.0
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“She's the offspring shifter of a PACK traitor who never fit in. He's the creator of shifters and really pissed off. She's not afraid of him and he's into that. This story evolves into a totally different one than you expect. Well done.” - Cardigan B
Wolf/Shifter, Forbidden Love Interest, Kidnapping, Fated Mates, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Age Gap Romance, God/Human, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Grumpy/Sunshine, Sweet & Spicy Banter, Loss of Parent (Death), Virgin FMC, Shunned FMC
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Reclaimed (Book 2) by Jaymin Eve
⭐ 4.0
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“Oooo this one got goooooood. Spicier, more unexpected drama, a twist I did NOT see coming. And as you get to know the whole group, you see how well the characters were written. Mera does have some "not like other girls-look at me" vibes, but not always.” - Cardigan B
Wolf/Shifter, Forbidden Love Interest, Fated Mates, Age Gap Romance, God/Human, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Grumpy/Sunshine, Sweet & Spicy Banter, Loss of Parent (Death), Shunned FMC, Revenge, Virgin FMC
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Xantera by Mariah Montoya & Grace Pearce
⭐ 4.0
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“Reminded me of Anthem by Ayn Rand - a Dystopian settlement and rules that stifle existence. She's a sheltered, rule-following plebe. He's a roaring monster outside the city. She starts asking questions she shouldn’t.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Werewolves, Age Gap Romance, MC has a Missing Parent, Rescue, FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, MC has/is Escaped/Escaping a Cult/Sect, Survival, Kidnapping, Hidden Identity, Arranged Marriage, Cliffhanger Ending
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Behooved by M. Stevenson
⭐ 3.75
MEDIUM, HEA
“This took me by surprise. The first ¼ of the book was dry. But when the horsing around happens, it's so ridiculous that it breaks the tension and just lets you enjoy the rest. It’s a fun one.” - Cardigan B
MMC/FMC has a Cute Horse, Royalty, Arranged Marriage, Magic, Strong Sister Bond
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Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger
⭐ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“What in the everloving mind games was that? The last 10% was a roller coaster of awesome. Maven was a pain in the ass. So hardheaded and stubborn. And did she or did she not get railed in the greenhouse??” - Cardigan B
Return to Hometown, Second Chance, Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy, MC has Interfering Family, Hate to Love You, Family Rivalry, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Demons, Small Town, Murder Mystery, Loss of Parent (Death), Rich/Wealthy MMC, Rescue, Shunned FMC, Billionaire
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A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1) by Sarah J. Maas
⭐ 3.75
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“This book was fine as a world building introduction, but not nearly as good as books 2 and 3.” - Cardigan B
Fae/Fairies, Monster/Human Romance, Magic, Learning a New World, Shapeshifter Romance, Cursed MMC, Rich/Wealthy MMC, Forced Proximity, Kidnapping, Captive Falls for Captor (Not Stockholm Syndrome), Beauty & The Beast Vibes, Fairytale Retelling, FMC Gives Herself as Payment, Loss of Parent (Death)
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A Court of Mist and Fury (Book 2) by Sarah. J. Maas
⭐ 4.5
MEDIUM, HEA
“My God, is there a better Shadow Daddy than Rhys? No. I'll fight you. This is the best book in the series. No question.” - Cardigan B
Fae/Fairies, Enemies to Lovers, Fated Mates, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, MMC Falls First, Found Family, Slow Burn, Strong Sister Bond, Age Gap Romance, Shadow Daddy, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Survival, Cursed MMC, Learning a New World, Overcoming Past Trauma
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A Court of Wings and Ruin (Book 3) by Sarah J. Maas
⭐ 4.0
MEDIUM, HEA
“I enjoyed the story and world development I fucking hate Nesta so this will be the last book I read in the series.” - Cardigan B
Fated Mates, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Shadow Daddy, Loss of Parent (Death), Politics, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world, Power Struggle, Rescue, MMC Previously Abused
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Empire of Flame and Thorns by Marion Blackwood
⭐ 3.75
MEDIUM, HEA
“I’m here for the dryads and that crazy cliffhanger.” - Cardigan B
Fae/Fairies, Shifters, Dragons, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, Hunger Games Vibes
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Feathers So Vicious (Book 1) by Liv Zander
⭐ 3.75
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“‘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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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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Forsaken Mate by Vasilisa Drake
⭐ 3.75
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“Heartbroken by chapter 3. She’s a wolf shifter who finds her fated mate. He kills her. She finds herself in purgatory with an unlikely ally who helps her understand her place in the world.” - Cardigan B
Fated Mates, Wolf/Shifter, MMC/FMC is back from the dead, Murder Mystery, Mentor/Protege
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Kings and Bones by Juliette Cross
⭐ 3.75
MILD, HEA
“There’s something to be said for an FMC who sees her world and accepts her circumstances. Murgha is a positive, class act.” - Cardigan B
Fae/Fairies, Fated Mates, Age Gap Romance, Rescue, Strong Sister Bond, Hidden Identity, Hidden Powers
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Magical Midlife Madness by K.F. Breene
⭐ 3.75
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“I loved a 40+ FMC and they did her right. She moves into a magical house and meets the magical caretakers of the property who are her neighbors.” - Cardigan B
Hidden Powers, Age 40+ FMC, Separated/Divorcing/Divorced, Haunted, Isolated, Mysterious Land, Slow Burn, Shifter, Paranormal Protection
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Real Alphas Bite (Book 1) by C.R. Jane & Mila Young
⭐ 3.75
MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED
“I'm such a fiend for a rejected mate story. And this one is good. She's rejected but kept as a slave in her pack until she's traded to pay a debt. She is taken to an island where she meets 3 brothers and wins their cold, dead hearts.” - Cardigan B
Fated Mates, Rejected Mate, Wolf/Shifter, Kidnapping, Down on Her Luck FMC, MC is involved in Organized Crime, On An Island, Shunned FMC, Age Gap, MC is trapped, Why Choose, Cursed FMC, Magic
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Real Alphas Mate (Book 2) by C.R. Jane & Mila Young
⭐ 3.25
HOT, HEA
“This one just had too many things: Syn is kidnapped by her rejected mate and beaten. Then she's rescued. Then she's pregnant but losing the baby. Then she gets magical powers from a dirty lake. Then her baby is safe. Then she has to best a witch. And then she has twins. Magically appearing plot points with little development.” - Cardigan B
Fated Mates, Kidnapping, Rescue, On An Island, Gang Wars, Surprise Pregnancy, Why Choose, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Magic, Werewolf Mate
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Run, Run Rabbit by C.M. Nascosta
⭐ 3.75
HOT, HEA
“Really fun read and the structure of the story was intriguing - start with setting today, jump back and go through each of their 6 years together, back to Lupercalia. They were both so vindictive, using other sexual partners to be petty. I hated that.” - Cardigan B
Fated Mates, Workplace Romance, Story Told in Past and Present, Lawyer, Rich/Wealthy MMC, Knotting, Short/Novella, Redemption, Alpha MMC, Sassy Heroine
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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
⭐ 3.75
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“Waited too long to read this. It’s good. We’ll read the series.” - Cardigan B
Royalty, Assassin, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Contract Killer, MMC/FMC has been to Prison, Loss of Parent (Death)
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All's Fair in Love and Magic by Lola Glass
⭐ 3.5
MEDIUM, HEA
“I love Lola Glass because her books are quick palette cleansers. Cute story about a witch seeking asylum and ending up married.” - Cardigan B
Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Dragons, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Arranged Marriage, Power Struggle, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, MC is trapped
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Blue Moon by Lori Handeland
⭐ 3.5
MILD, HEA
“She’s a deputy sheriff investigating unexplained attacks. He’s a mysterious local lecturer who hates wearing shirts. They find themselves at the center of a global conspiracy.” - Cardigan B
Wolf/Shifter, Police Officer/Detective, Indigenous MMC, Mysterious Illness, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world
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Fated to the Wolf Prince (Book 1) by April L. Moon
⭐ 3.5
LOW, HEA
“Good book, the second one is even better. Start this series if you like shifters and fated mates.” - Cardigan B
Wolf/Shifter, Fated Mates, Overcoming Past Trauma, Protective MMC, Hidden Powers
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Fated to the Feral Wolf (Book 2) by April L. Moon
⭐ 3.75
MILD, HEA
“His name is Dirge. That's unfortunate. Story about a feral wolf who meets his mate when he’s in his feral form. She brings the good out of him. Better than book 1.” - Cardigan B
Wolf/Shifter, Fated Mates, Overcoming Past Trauma, Protective MMC, Hidden Identity, Opposites Attract, MC has a Tragic Past, FMC previous abused (not by MMC)
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Mate Hunt (Books 1-4) by Lola Glass
⭐ 3.5
MEDIUM, HEA
“Shifters shifters everywhere. The FMCs are all a little odd, but the HEAs are nice.” - Cardigan B
Shifters, Fated Mates, Band of Brothers, Virgin MMC, Down on Her Luck FMC, Kidnapping
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Taken by Fate by Shannon Mayer
⭐ 3.5
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“She got herself captured on purpose to save her friend. He leads the vampire army she’s sold to and makes an unlikely ally in Sienna.” - Cardigan B
Vampire, Kidnapping, Auction, Enemies to Lovers, "Mysterious, Brooding (MMC)", Slow Burn, Cliffhanger Ending
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Wild Moon (Book 1) by C.R. Jane & Mila Young
⭐ 3.5
MILD, TO BE CONTINUED
“It picked up in the last 10% but this was a slow unfold. The flashbacks were great: revealing, heartbreaking, and interesting. The story told in the current timeline is passive. If you're looking for action, this isn't it. But the cliffhanger is enough to get me into the next book.” - Cardigan B
Wolf/Shifter, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Down on Her Luck FMC, Love Triangle, Alpha MMC, FMC is on the Run, FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Cliffhanger Ending, Hate to Love You
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Wild Heart (Book 2) by C.R. Jane & Mila Young
⭐ 3.5
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“A whole book and we still don't know what happened to Eve. More kidnapping. More questions. No answers.” - Cardigan B
Alpha MMC, Small Town, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Overcoming Past Trauma, Fated Mates, Murder Mystery, Serial Killer, Wolf/Shifter, Cursed FMC, Grumpy/Sunshine, MMC is A Golden Retriever, Rejected Mate, Revenge, Rescue, Kidnapping
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Wild Girl (Book 3) by C.R. Jane & Mila Young
⭐ 3.5
HOT, TO BE CONTINUED
“Aaaand we're still no closer to answers on the killer. Wilder finally had enough of Rune’s shit, thank God. Rune is the most oblivious, selfish, callous FMC we've had in a while. "Oh no, I'm so sad about Wilder leaving because he doesn't want to share. My heart is broken." Also: "Daxon fucked me on the floor to cure my sorrow."" - Cardigan B
In-Heat, Fae/Fairies, Magic, Small Town, Overcoming Past Trauma, MC Sees Ghosts, Fated Mates, Murder Mystery, Serial Killer, Grumpy/Sunshine, MMC is A Golden Retriever, Rejected Mate
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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.
MEDIUM
(Simmering & Steamy): Expect passionate kisses that don't always fade to black. Could be graphic, but probably one scene that goes full throttle.
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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