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Quick 🌶️reads to round out your tbr

Have you read any of these?

Riding the Headless Horseman: exactly what it sounds like 😏🎃

Moonflower: why choose, her two best friends, they bang in a graveyard, fmc is plus size

Break the Glass: erotic short inspired by Bloody Mary and Supernatural

Don’t Pray: why choose monster romance, very dark check tw

Love Like Gilded Bones: he’s a morally black skeleton necromancer

Sing Me to Sleep: would you bang a paralysis demon?

Getting with the Ghoul: spicy Beetlejuice inspired short

Feeder: slow burn (as much as it can be for such a short read) vampire romance

The Dare: spicy Halloween party antics with lots of degradation

#shortbooks #novella #falltbr #spookyseasonbooks #paranormalromance #monsterromance #bookrecommendations

2024/10/16 Edited to

As the fall season approaches, many readers are looking for short and spicy reads to enjoy during the chilly nights. Titles like 'Moonflower' dive into complex relationships with a plus-sized FMC set against a grim backdrop, while 'Riding the Headless Horseman' offers an intriguing plot twisted with Halloween themes. Moreover, 'Break the Glass' draws inspiration from urban legends like Bloody Mary, perfect for those who love a blend of fright and allure. Readers who enjoy darker themes will be thrilled by 'Don’t Pray,' a gripping monster romance that delves into the depths of desire and fear. 'Love Like Gilded Bones' features a morally gray skeleton necromancer that challenges the norms of attraction, while 'Sing Me to Sleep' will make you question your choices when it comes to paranormal encounters. For those fond of quirky ideas, 'Getting with the Ghoul' is a delightful Beetlejuice-inspired read that promises to keep you on the edge. On the other hand, 'Feeder' provides a slow-burn vampire romance exhibition that is captivating despite its brevity. Lastly, 'The Dare' has all the spicy Halloween party antics filled with unexpected twists and degradation. This mix of genres ensures there is something for every reader looking to spice up their TBR this season!

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Sing to me sleep sounds interesting enough. Gonna have to check that one out

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