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Powell's Books, located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, is renowned for its vast collection of new and used books, making it a must-visit destination for bibliophiles. As the largest independent bookstore in the world, Powell's features a wide array of genres, ensuring there is something for everyone, from the newest bestsellers to rare finds. The store’s iconic blue exterior and inviting interior create a cozy ambiance, encouraging visitors to browse at their leisure. With over a million books spread across multiple floors, it's easy to get lost among the shelves. They also host various events, including author readings, book signings, and community gatherings, fostering a vibrant literary culture. In addition to being a bookstore, Powell's offers a café where visitors can relax with a cup of coffee and a good book. The café serves light snacks and pastries, making it a perfect spot to recharge during your exploration. For those interested in the literary scene, Powell's Books has a dedicated section for local authors, showcasing the talent emerging from the Portland area. Furthermore, the store's strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement sets it apart in the retail landscape. Visitors can find a selection of eco-friendly products and participate in various community events that highlight local culture. An essential part of Portland's identity, Powell’s Books not only serves as a retail space but also as a cultural hub that brings together book lovers from around the globe. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, a trip to Powell's is an unforgettable experience that celebrates the joy of reading.

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A book cover for "Brutal Prince" by Sophie Lark, adorned with strawberries. Above it, text reads: "HE TRIED TO DROWN HER."

He’s a 10 but…morally grey

Always check triggers before reading these books. 📕 The Pucking Wrong Date by: CR Jane 📕 Brutal Prince by: Sophie Lark 📕 Captured by: Lauren Biel 📕 God of Malice by: Rina Kent QOTD: Who is your favorite morally grey person? #lemon8diarychallenge #booksmut #darkromance #morally

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A black book titled "THAT LUV" by Jescie Hall is displayed next to text indicating an age gap of "SHE'S 18/ HE'S 29."

A book titled "SALT KISS" by Sierra Simone, from The Lyonesse Trilogy, is shown with text indicating an age gap of "SHE'S 18/ HE'S 32."

Age gap recommendations + age difference

Some age gap books! Please always check triggers before reading these books! *where you see SHE’S 17 please be aware nothing happens until she’s of age- this is when she catches his eye* QOTD: What is your favorite age gap book? #booksmut #darkromance #morallygreymen #lemon8bo

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Books to read if you love Twisters🌪️❤️

These are just a few suggestions that I have paperback but will give you the same feels as when Glenn Powell struts his stuff across the movie screen😫❤️ Follow my Goodreads! Hannah Konieczny #twistersthemovie #favoriteread #Lemon8Diary #lemon8bookclub #bookrecommendations #glenpowell

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The book cover for "The Devil's Vice" by Mindy Paige, featuring dark flowers and a snake, is shown below the text "HE LADY NAPS YOU AND PUTS YOU IN A CAGE UNDER HIS BED."

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He’s a 10 but….completely UNHINGED!

Always check triggers before reading!! Who is ready to read about some unhinged MMC’s?? 📕 The Devils Vice by: Mindy Paige This is book 1 in The Dark Triad Series 📕 Heart so Hollow by: Emily Nealis This is book 1 in The Dire Wolves Series and be prepared because she is THICCCC! 📕 That Sik

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Books where the MMC st@lk$ her

Is Stalker Saturday a thing? Welp I guess today it is!😜 Always check triggers before reading! 📕 No Control by: Annie Wild 📕 Hunt me Darling by: Maree Rose 📕 Once Your Mine by: Morgan Bridges 📕 The Pucking Wrong Number by: C.R. Jane 📕 In the Shadows by: J.A. Owenby 📕 Lights Out by: Naves

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Beginners guide to dark romance 🖤

If you are ready to start your dark romance journey and don’t know where to start, then I got you!!🖤 As always please read the triggers to all books before you read! 📕 Sinners anonymous by: Somme Sketcher 📕 Twisted by: Emily McIntire (this is part of a series but they are all standalones)

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Books with ✨SPICY✨ art!

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An open book displaying the dedication page for 'IN THE SHADOWS,' which reads: 'Bend over and take it like a good girl. Just remember this ain't no f cking fairy tale, Princess. You have to take it all.'

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No, it’s just a dream of every bookish girl!

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The book cover for 'Red My Lips' and a red kiss mark, with two highlighted excerpts from the book. The text includes the male character's intense, dominating words to Jill and her defiant response.

I’m a statement that can’t be ignored.

*ARC REVIEW* Please check triggers before reading this book! 📕 Red My Lips by: Lila Herron This is book 1 in the Stained Hearts Series. “You like that I follow you, watch you, want you. You feed off my attention, my need. It makes you want, makes you hot—makes you wet. And I’m the only on

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Come to Powell’s Books With Me!!

My number one fall time activity is book shopping. Portland’s largest book store, Powell’s Books is a must visit if you’re in the area! Here’s some books that caught my eye this season! #book #books #bookrecommendations #Lemon8Diary #reading

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Forbidden love vs. Stalker

Favorite author Friday! By: Sheridan Anne 📕 Haunted Love 📕 Pretty Monsters Who would you pick? #booksmut #darkromance #morallygreymen #lemon8book #lemon8darkromance #offlimits #spicybooks #stalker #brothersbestfriend

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The book cover for "Butcher & Blackbird" by Brynne Weaver, with pink and black elements, annotated with themes like "Dark RomCom," "Serial Unalivers," and "Friendly Rivalry."

When she’s the villain ☠️

Been loving these books where SHE’S the villain! Do you guys have any other must reads for me?? 📕Marrow by: @trisha_wolfe && @brynne_weaver 📕Butcher & Blackbird by: @brynne_weaver 📕Black Sheep by: @alexa_harlowe && @brynne_weaver 📕 Mindfck Series by: S.T. Abby #b

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A sociopath and her Doctor

*ARC Review* Please check triggers before reading this book! 📕 Her Wicked Plan by: Hannah Jo Here we follow Veronica (Ronnie, Vee, Little Angel) a sociopath 2 years after she has been locked up in an asylum for the unaliving of her sister’s boyfriend. Veronica runs off every therapist unti

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Holding on is so much harder than letting go.

Please check triggers before reading! 📕 Sole Survivor by: Candice Wright This book hooked me from chapter 1! It’s definitely a quick and easy read. A serial unaliver is on the loose and the last victim escaped but lost all her memories….there are two men falling for her but can she trust

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You shatter so beautifully

*She was a wildfire someone tried to contain in a fireplace—it just didn’t work.* As always please read the triggers before starting this book! 📕 Reb Rabbit: @devyn.rivers This book follows Kaelin after she was in a plane crash. She ends up saving a man in handcuffs on her plane, Graham.

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The book cover for 'Flock (The Ravenhood Trilogy)' by Kate Stewart, surrounded by keywords: Enemies to Lovers, Secret Society, Why Choose, and Modern Day Robin Hood.

Books that broke my heart 💔

Please check triggers before reading these books! Some of these books my heart is still broken over!!🐦‍⬛🥞 IYKYK.😭 📕 Say You Swear by: Meagan Brandy 📕 Flock (The Ravenhood Trilogy) by: Kate Stewart 📕 One Last Rainy Day (The Legacy of a Prince) by: Kate Stewart 📕 Under Your Scars by: Ariel A

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An e-reader displays the cover of the dark romance novel "Under Your Scars" by Ariel N. Anderson, featuring a gun and flowers. Overlays highlight themes like "Forced Proximity," "He falls first" with chili peppers, "Tragic Romance," "Billionaire Stalker," and "Touch her and 💀." The device rests on a white, wrinkled fabric with shadows.

Batman but make him a psychopath

📕 Under your Scars by: @ariel.n.anderson Please read the triggers before reading this book! If you love Bruce Wayne meets Zade Meadows then you will love this book… and by love I mean this book will wreck your soul!! In the best way possible 😜😜 Please note this is not an HEA 🖤⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐

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Daddy was going to take care of his baby girl.

Please check triggers before reading this book! 📕 The Pucking Wrong Man by: CR Jane “I’m going to be your first and your last. I’ll be the only thing you crave after I’m done with you. You’re not even going to be able to look at another man because your body is going to know I’m the only one

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A hand holds a blue e-reader displaying the cover of 'Was I Ever Here' by Naomi Loud, showing a woman on a cliff by a stormy sea, against a beach background. Overlays highlight themes like 'Soulmates,' 'Touch Her and 💀,' 'Stalker,' and 'Mental Health.'

Summer time reads

Please check triggers before reading these books! 📕 Sole Survivor by: Candice Wright 📕 Honey Cut by: Sierra Simone 📕 Was I ever here by: Naomi Loud Pool time/ beach reads are my favorite! QOTD: what is your go to summer read? #lemon8diarychallenge #booksmut #darkromance #mora

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You shatter so beautifully

Sharing again because this book is so underrated!!! If you love cat and mouse duet then here you go! *She was a wildfire someone tried to contain in a fireplace—it just didn’t work.* As always please read the triggers before starting this book! This book is full of SA so PLEASE read trigge

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Personal Finance Books You Should Read ASAP 📚

Personal finance books aren't just a fad - they're wealth-building powerhouses! Here's why: They offer EXPERT ADVICE from successful investors, teaching you strategies they've mastered. They EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE on diverse topics, from budgeting basics to complex investm

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You’re not the only one with secrets…

Please check the triggers before reading this book! 📕 Sicko by: Amo Jones Convincing you to read this book based on quotes! "She's not just my rock, she's my whole f’ing world. I knew that from day one. My life began with her, and it’ll end with her." "Check beneath

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A flat lay image displaying the book cover 'The Pucking Wrong Number' by C.R. Jane, with text 'LINCOLN? YES DREAM GIRL!' above it, highlighting a character's nickname.

Book boyfriend edition

Please check triggers before reading these books! Does anyone else swoon over nicknames? 📕 Sicko by: Amo Jones 📕 The Pucking Wrong Number by: CR Jane 📕 Does it Hurt by: HD Carlton 📕 Sovereign by: Raya Morris Edwards QOTD: what is your favorite nickname that HE gives? #lemon8diarych

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A book cover for 'How May I Please You' by WS Greer, featuring a person's roped back, is surrounded by keywords: Forbidden Love, Sadist/Masochist, Dom/Sub, Detective/Suspect, and Dark Secret, highlighting the book's themes.

I love it when you beg me. ᴰᴼ ᴵᵀ ᴬᴳᴬᴵᴺ

*Arc Review* Please check triggers before reading this book. 📕 How May I Please You by: @author_wsgreer How May I Please You is book #2 . I HIGHLY suggest you read The Darkest Kink before reading this as it picks up right where the Darkest Kink leaves off! “Good. I guess it wouldn’t

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Always check triggers before reading 📕 Sinful Little Lies by: SJ Ryder This is book 2 in The Blackwood University Series. Here we follow Verena, little monster, she is in an abusive relationship and always seems to fall back on Grimm when times get too hard. She’s lost her spark, her creat

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C🖤me for me, little redbird

📕 Sovereign by: Raya Morris Edwards Please read the triggers before starting this book! Oh boy, tip your hats to this one! If you love Yellowstone and 50 Shades then you will eat this book up!! The MMC is a possessive, obsessive, stalker who will do whatever it takes to make you his (eve

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✨The circle of trust✨

Please always check triggers before reading! 📕 The Pucking Wrong Series by: C.R. Jane 🖤Hockey Romance •The Pucking Wrong Number (Lincoln) •The Pucking Wrong Guy (Ari) •The Pucking Wrong Date (Walker) •The Pucking Wrong Man (Camden) There is a Christmas Novella- The Pucking Wrong Chris

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The book cover for "Lessons in Corruption" by Giana Darling, featuring a man's face, with text indicating "SHE'S 26 HE'S 18" and "HER STUDENT".

Reverse age gap recommendations

Please check triggers before reading these books. 📕 The Pool Boy by: Nikki Sloane This is book 2 in The Nashville Neighborhood series 📕 Lessons in Corruption by: Giana Darling This is book 1 in The Fallen Men series 📕 Lukas by: Carian Cole This is book 3 in The Ashes && Embers seri

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An exterior street view of Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon, showing the large building with prominent 'POWELL'S BOOKS USED & NEW BOOKS' signs, surrounded by city buildings, cars, and pedestrians.

A close-up view of the front window of Powell's City of Books, with 'EST. 1971 POWELL'S city of BOOKS PORTLAND, OR U.S.A.' printed on the glass, reflecting the street and interior.

An interior shot of a wooden bookshelf section at Powell's Books, featuring a 'ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS' sign and displaying numerous books with various covers, many marked as 'STAFF PICK'.

POWELL’S BOOKS 📖✨

this is the coolest bookstore i’ve ever visited! it’s so massive they have a map of the store #books #booksoflemon8 #bookstore #powellsbooks #portlandoregon

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A book cover for 'See You Soon' by Lexie Axelson, featuring a hooded skull figure with lightning, surrounded by keywords: Military, Addiction/PTSD, Age Gap, Brothers Best Friend, and Grief. The Lemon8 username @canieshiapowell is at the bottom.

She falls first…. but he falls harder

Please check triggers before reading. 📕 See You Soon by: Lexie Axelson This is book 1. “She makes me feel like I’m not a villain, a killer, or a monster. Nothing has ever been able to replace my poisonous addiction. But…she did. She’s better than whiskey.” -Danny Rider, Operator Grim Reaper.

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A book recommendation graphic showing "Den of Vipers" by K.A. Knight next to "Ruin My Life" by Luna Pierce, with an arrow indicating a similar read. Text highlights Mafia and Why Choose tropes.

A book recommendation graphic showing "Losers" by Harley Laroux next to "Evil Boys" by Clarissa Wild, with an arrow indicating a similar read. Text highlights Why Choose and Bully Romance tropes.

A book recommendation graphic showing "Devious Obsession" by S. Massery next to "Sabotage" by Shantel Tessier, with an arrow indicating a similar read. Text highlights Step Siblings and Bully Romance tropes.

Similar book recommendations!

As always please check triggers before reading these books! 📕 Den of Vipers by: K.A. Knight 📕 Ruin my Life by: Luna Pierce 📕 Losers by: Harley Laroux 📕 Evil Boys by: Clarissa Wild 📕 Devious Obsession by: S. Massery 📕 Sabotage by: Shantel Tessier As you can tell I have a thing for why ch

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A book cover for 'Once A Villain' by Saige Parker, featuring a skull and gun, surrounded by keywords like 'SECRET SOCIETY,' 'FORCED MARRIAGE,' 'NON-CON,' and 'DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,' indicating dark romance themes.

An open book showing Chapter 1 with a masked man on a motorcycle illustration and a gun graphic. A quote reads: 'I'M WORSE THAN A MONSTER. I'M YOUR F***ING HUSBAND.'

An open book showing Chapter 2 with an illustration of a woman on aerial silks and a stylized 'Rory.' A quote reads: 'AS MUCH AS I DESPISE HIM, THERE'S A BROKEN PART OF ME THAT CRAVES HIM.'

Her body is my playground, and her fear is my drug

Please check triggers this is listed as pitch black! 📕 Once A Villian by: Saige Parker I’m sorry but this is her debut novel?? Girl yesss I am freaking OBSESSED!!!! And devoured this book so fast!! Here we follow Rory, a Siren; a woman born into the life whose job is to serve and cater to t

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The book 'HAWKE' by Jescie Hall is shown with a list of its spicy chapters: 13, 17, 20, 23, 26, 28, 32, 33, 37, 40, 48, and a bonus chapter.

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Spicy chapters part 1

Marking all the spicy chapters so you don’t have to😜🌶️🖤 As always please check triggers before reading! Which books should I do next? #booksmut #darkromance #morallygreymen #lemon8bookclubchallenge #lemon8darkromance #spicybooks #triggerwarning #lemon8bookclub

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You dug my heart’s grave

Please check triggers before reading this book! 📕 Hide me Darling by: Maree Rose This is book 2 in The Darling Games. Book 3- Seek me Darling TBD… While these books can be read as a standalone I HIGHLY suggest you read in order! Book 1- Hunt me Darling. So I obviously devoured book 1 so i

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Please check triggers before reading these books! 📕 Sinners Anonymous by: Somme Sketcher 📕 Once Your Mine by: Morgan Bridges 📕 That Sik Luv by: Jescie Hall 📕 Hawke by: Jescie Hall 📕 Marrow by: Trisha Wolfe && Brynne Weaver 📕 Leather and Lark by: Brynne Weaver 📕 Does it Hurt by: HD

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A person in jeans holds five books titled 'Sole Survivor', 'The Pucking Wrong Number', 'Wolf.E', 'Once a Villain', and 'Remnants of Riley', with the text 'SOME OF MY 5⭐ READS' above them.

A person holds the book 'Sole Survivor' by Candice Wright, featuring a crime scene cover. Overlays describe it as 'SERIAL UNALIVER ROMANCE', 'MURDER MYSTERY', and 'REVENGE'.

A person holds the book 'The Pucking Wrong Number' by C.R. Jane, with a hockey-themed cover. Overlays describe it as 'HOCKEY ROMANCE', 'ST@LKING', and 'RICH BOY/POOR GIRL'.

Some of my favorite books!

Always check triggers before reading! I love these books so much and could read them over and over!! 📕 Sole Survivor by: Candice Wright 📕 The Pucking Wrong Number by: CR Jane 📕 Wolf.E by: Paisley Hope 📕 Once a Villain by: Saige Parker 📕 Remnants of Riley by: AM Wagner QOTD: What is yo

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A book cover for "Bloodlust" by E.L. Lewis, featuring a dark, marbled design with red petals and bullet casings. It is surrounded by descriptive terms like "Feisty Mafia Queen," "Enemies to Lovers," "Slow Burn," "Romantic Suspense," and "Mysterious Therapist."

The darkest minds often hold the most treasure.

Always check triggers before reading 📕 Bloodlust by: EL Lewis I first found this author when I read Milo and immediately fell in love with her writing style! I loved this book so much. EL Lewis books are so easy to read everything flows and you just get lost into the story! This book i

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Please read the triggers before starting this book!! 📕 Remnants of Riley by: A.M. Wagner “I’m not jealous. Jealousy implies I have competition, and I don’t. Riley is mine. That’s just facts.” I honestly don’t even know where to start with this one. The twists and turns and you think you’v

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“Don’t is not your safe word.”

“I want two people. I’m not able to have either of them.” 📕Salt in the Wound && Salt Kiss by: Sierra Simone Salt in the Wound is a the prequel in the Lyonesse trilogy and is recommended to read before you dive into Salt Kiss! **Honey Cut is set to be released June 18 2024! As alwa

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Bookish content ideas

Doing the diary challenge has made me get creative on what to post. Hopefully this list helps you guys out. QOTD: What are some good bookish post ideas you’ve had? #lemon8diarychallenge #darkromance #letschat #lemon8bookclubchallenge #lemon8challenge #spicybooks #trigger

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A hand holds the book "Praise" by Sara Cate, featuring a black cover with a pink and purple design. Overlays highlight themes like forbidden age gap romance, boss/employee dynamics, and kink club elements, found at Walmart.

A hand holds the book "Eyes on Me" by Sara Cate, featuring a black cover with green geometric gem designs. Overlays indicate themes such as voyeurism, age gap, step-sibling, and enemies-to-lovers tropes, found at Walmart.

A hand holds the book "Priest" by Sierra Simone, featuring a black cover with red poppy flowers. Overlays point to themes including forbidden romance, insta-love, religious trauma, and self-discovery, found at Walmart.

Walmart book finds

Please check triggers before reading the books! 📕 Praise by: Sara Cate 📕 Eyes on Me by: Sara Cate 📕 Priest by: Sierra Simone Found these gems at Walmart. Have you guys read these? Give me all the deets😜 #lemon8diarychallenge #darkromance #letschat #lemon8bookclubchallenge #l

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I went to powell’s in Oregon

This weekend I went to Oregon and some friends took me to Powell’s and I was mesmerized. I’m used to barns and nobles and let me just say this was way better that a barns and nobles and cheaper 👀. I go back in 4 months and you bet ima pick op some more of Agatha Christie 🤪 #oregon #powellsboo

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Books I DNF’d!

Please check triggers before reading these books! 📕 Satan’s Affair by: HD Carlton 📕 The Offering by: Layla Moon 📕 There are no Saints by: Sophie Lark 📕 Blood Orange by: Karina Halle Ok ok DO NOT COME AT ME! Or do I don’t really care😜 I want to say I am a HUGE mood reader and there is a

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A flat lay displays two books by Jescie Hall: 'Hawke' (physical book with a red heart cover) and 'KID' (on an e-reader with a skeleton cover). Annotations highlight tropes like forced proximity, forbidden love, enemies to lovers, trigger warnings, and reverse grumpy/sunshine, connecting them to the books.

My lips touched it first

“Wreck me, shatter me, destroy me, be the ruin of me. I don’t care, just make me feel again.”-Hawke “Black holes and minds aren’t meant for wandering,” she says, before grabbing me by the neck and pulling me close to her lips. “You’ll never escape.” -Han As always please check triggers befor

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