Smut In The Shadows 📚

1101 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/7

89 saved

82

6

My most read authors of 2025

Here are my most read books of 2025 and their books that I read #2025books #2025bookreads #thelastchapter #2025reads #books 📚

2025/12/9 Edited to

In 2025, readers have embraced a wide spectrum of genres, reflecting evolving tastes and themes in literature. Some of the standout authors include Holly Wilde, known for her blend of holiday classics and imaginative romance such as "My Boyfriend Has a Christmas Train" and "Steel Stirrups." Her works often creatively merge festive themes with heartfelt storytelling, captivating audiences looking for seasonal yet unique reads. Sabrina Cross offers an intriguing mix of retro and sentient object romance titles like "Knotty Cooking Trogg" and "If the Broom Fits," which add a whimsical twist to the romance genre. These stories cleverly explore unconventional relationships and elements of magical realism that resonate with readers seeking something fresh and playful. Vera Valentine brings an erotic door romance twist with titles such as "Hayseed Unhinged" and "My Date With A." Her narratives often explore intense personal connections through inventive and sometimes outrageous premises, catering to readers who appreciate bold and boundary-pushing fiction. Chuck Tingle, a two-time Hugo Award finalist and USA Today bestselling author, continues to captivate fans with his unique, humorous, and often surreal works such as "Pounded Soup" and "The Triceratops Lawyer." His blend of satire, LGBTQ+ themes, and speculative fiction stands out in 2025’s literary landscape, demonstrating how niche genres can achieve mainstream popularity. Lastly, Siggy Shade's titles like "Tentacle Entanglement" and "Jack's Head Breeding with Bigfoot" add a touch of the bizarre and fantastical. These stories push the boundaries of conventional erotica, appealing to readers looking for the unexpected and unconventional in their reading choices. This diverse range of authors and their books highlight the expanding interests of the 2025 reading community, embracing creativity, inclusivity, and genre innovation. Whether you’re a fan of holiday romances, sentient object stories, or quirky speculative fiction, this year's most read authors offer something compelling for every literary palate.

6 comments

How do you find these gems!!!😂

These can’t be real😂

See more(2)

See more comments

Related posts

The book cover for 'The Cabin at the End of the World' by Paul Tremblay is shown, with text explaining the author's anxiety from writing about irrational belief and violence.

Stephen King's 'Pet Sematary' cover is displayed, with text detailing how the book's emotional darkness and themes of death and grief disturbed him.

Books that scared the authors who wrote them

😱 These scary books didn’t just scare readers—they haunted the people who wrote them. From Stephen King to Thomas Harris, these authors were actually scared by their own thriller and horror novels. 📌 Save this list for your next jittery midnight read. #booktok #booksoflemon8 #darkbooks #

6656 likes

A bookshelf filled with various books by authors like Ruth Ware, Karin Slaughter, Sally Hepworth, Megan Miranda, Elin Hilderbrand, Emily Henry, and Christina Lauren, with an overlay text that reads 'Authors you NEED to read'.

Two books by Dominic Lim, 'All the Right Notes' and 'Karaoke Queen', are displayed on a textured white surface, highlighted with text overlays 'Dominic Lim' and 'Queer romance'.

Four thriller books by Ruth Ware, including 'The Turn of the Key', 'The It Girl', 'Zero Days', and 'The Woman in Cabin 10', are arranged on a white textured surface, with text overlays 'Ruth Ware' and 'Thrillers'.

Read these authors in 2025! 📚💗

Here are four authors you need to add to your tbr list next year! Dominic Lim is an incredibly underrated new romance author, and the queer rep in his books is phenomenal! His books have so much more depth to them than most romance books, and I can’t wait to read what he publishes next! 🏳️‍🌈📚 #

55 likes

Books so scary their authors got hate mail

These scary books were so intense, readers sent the authors hate mail. From classic horror books and dark thriller books to disturbing books that actually attracted threats, each read comes with its own shocking story. Most are also must-read classics that belong on your TBR reading list. What o

1567 likes

An open book with yellow flowers on its pages, set in a cozy bedroom, with the text "My most anticipated 2025 Book Releases BY BLACK AUTHORS romance edition" overlayed.

The book cover for "Can't Get Enough" by Kennedy Ryan, featuring a woman with an afro and pink flowers, with the release date May 13th, 2025, and genre forbidden romance.

The book cover for "Audre & Bash Are Just Friends" by Tia Williams, showing illustrated characters and hearts, with the release date May 6th, 2025, and genre friends to lovers.

2025 Book Releases to preorder! 🌸

These are romance books by black authors releasing in 2025 that I will be preordering (if I haven’t already) & why you 🫵🏾 should too! 💕 Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan Ok, KR is an auto buy author for me so there was no question on whether I was buying this book. Also, I LOVE the Skyland

161 likes

new horror books by Black authors

see full video on my TT (ireadblackbooks)💕YA/middle grade: Camp Lanier (7/16), The Lovely Below (8/6) Adult: Devils Kill Devils (9/24), Model Home (10/1), This Cursed House (10/8) #booksummary #lemon8challenge #blackhorror #blackbooks #blackauthors

1587 likes

Books by Black Authors I’ve Read in 2025 ✊🏾📚

I’ve been diving into some amazing reads by Black authors this year, and every single one has been 🔥! Highly recommend checking these out if you haven’t already. Which of these have you read? Let’s talk books! 👇🏾 🔮 Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury– 4/5 (Dark urban fantasy, loved the concept!)

623 likes

A stack of books with the overlay text "MY REPEAT AUTHORS" and "*my all time favorites*", indicating a collection of favorite authors.

A collection of Elena Ferrante's books, including "My Brilliant Friend" and "The Lost Daughter," arranged on a white textured surface with reading order and preference labels.

A collection of Lauren Groff's books, including "Fates and Furies" and "The Vaster Wilds," arranged on a white textured surface with reading order and preference labels.

the authors that define my reading taste

One of my favorite parts about getting older is finding the authors that define me. From Lily King to Elena Ferrante, all of these authors came to me at the perfect time, and I literally cannot imagine who I would be without having read their work. I have an entire shelf dedicated to Ferrante, and

160 likes

A person holds a pink e-reader with festive stickers in a car, displaying 'my 2025 READING STATS' overlay. The e-reader has holiday-themed and 'SNACK' stickers.

A bar chart shows 2025 reading moods, with emotional and funny books most frequent. Stats include 85 books, 28,743 pages read, and an average finish time of 5 days.

A pie chart illustrates reading pace for 2025, showing 71% medium, 22% fast, and 7% slow. The chart is overlaid on a blurred image of a person in a car.

2025 reading stats 📖✨🩷

My 2025 Reading Stats based on @the.storygraph app 🩷📖✨ In the next few days I’ll make a post about some of my fave books of 2025! Qotd: what genre did you read the most of this year? My goal was 85 books and I met it! 🫶 #booktok #bookstagram #read #readersoflemon8 #storygraph

96 likes

A hand holds a half-eaten peach over an open book displaying text and the page number '3'. The overlay text reads "SUMMER GIRL 50 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER". A black garment with a white bow is visible at the bottom, along with a Lemon8 username.

A list titled "Outdoorsy & Dreamy Adventures" presents 10 summer activities. These include picnics, golden hour photo shoots, sunset meditation, national park hikes, lakeside paddle boarding, bonfire nights, glamping, outdoor movies, flower field visits, and decorating bikes.

A list titled "Foodie Girl Summer" outlines 10 culinary activities. Suggestions include hosting dinner parties, fruit-picking, salad nights, freezing fruit, decorating cupcakes, making lemonade, picnics, French breakfast, charcuterie boards, and rating ice cream shops.

Aesthetic & Fun Girl’s Summer Bucket List 2025 ☀️🌊🧺

Here are some of my favorite and dreamy things to do over the summer, either solo or with friends! 🌿Lakeside Paddle‑Board & Golden Coast Vibes Slip into a minimalist neutral swimsuit — think ivory or sage — and lightweight linen shorts. Throw on a wide-brim straw hat and your fave polariz

774 likes

my favorite books of 2025

fantasy and horror had my heart in 2025. I'm hoping for the same this year 🖤 All books mentioned are ADULT fiction. Check content warnings before reading 🕷️ . . . #2025books #horrorbook #blackbooksbyblackauthors #blackfantasybooks #yearofbooks

50 likes

A title image featuring the text "books by NATIVE AMERICAN AUTHORS to read this month and beyond" over a white brick wall with a pink lamp, stacked books, and a decorative pyramid.

A hand holds the book "Night of the Living Rez" by Morgan Talty, described as a debut short story collection about characters on the Penobscot reservation.

A hand holds the book "The Truth According to Ember" by Danica Nava, described as the first traditionally published Native authored rom-com featuring Native characters from the Chickasaw Nation.

books by Native American authors

November is Native American heritage month in the U.S. so I thought I'd take a moment to highlight some books by Native authors that are on my TBR. I'm especially excited about the rom-com! i might make this my last romance read of the year. Which book sticks out to you? #lemon8partner

353 likes

MUST READ: romance books edition 📖🩷

The 4 romance books I’ve read this year that I would read over and over again: 1. Hello Stranger by Katherine Center 2. Betrothed or Breakaway by Leah Brunner 3. The Odd Limits Rule by Sarah Adams 4. Unhonymooners by Christian Lauren Most of these are also my favorite authors that I woul

146 likes

Books Releasing In 2025 📚

Now that we've officially wrapped up 2024, we can now look forward to 2025! Here's a list of books coming out in 2025 that I'm excited about! I can't wait to read them all !! Let's Chat: What new book release are you looking forward to the most this year? Who are your favo

72 likes

A physical copy of The 52 Book Club's 2025 Reading Journal, featuring a detailed illustration of books and reading accessories, is shown inside a cardboard box. Overlays read 'join Lemon8 Book Club' and 'Book lover life'.

An open page of The 52 Book Club 2025 Reading Journal displays a welcome message to 'HELLO BOOK FRIEND', detailing the club's history since 2018, its 50,000+ members, and the excitement for the eighth annual challenge.

An open page of The 52 Book Club 2025 Reading Journal lists 52 prompts for the reading challenge, including 'A PUN IN THE TITLE' and 'PUBLISHED IN 2025'. An overlay asks 'Which prompt should I do first?'.

Prep the 52 Book Club’s 2025 Reading Journal w Me✨

Hello, book friends and Lemon8 peeps! 📚✨ The 52 Book Club 2025 Reading Challenge Journal is here. (I made a previous post about the 2024 challenge.) It’s more than just a journal—an invitation to join a global community of passionate bookworms. With over 50,000 members worldwide, this challenge has

767 likes

2 Books that feel like therapy (2025)

1). How To Be An Adult In Relationships - This is my first read of 2025. So far it is interesting. I’ve heard great things about this book. 2). Safe People - I finished this book and loved it. This year don’t focus too much on the number of books you read. Focus on the quality of books

629 likes

6 scary books their authors regret writing

These scary books were big hits with readers. But their authors had second thoughts. Most are still great horror book recommendations and dark thriller book recs in the opinions of many. But maybe not all. What are your thoughts? #scarybooks #disturbingbooks #booksoflemon8 #booktok #hor

227 likes

First Read of the Year!

Loved By You by Alexandrea LeChelle was my first read of the year. This is the author’s debut book and I’m excited to keep reading her work. I love a second chance romance and I liked how it intertwined therapy. Reading the snippet at the end looks like it could be an interconnected standalone seri

817 likes

Fiction Books by Black Authors You Should Read

If you’re looking to add more powerful and beautifully written stories to your shelf, these books by Black authors are a must-read. From emotional dramas to unputdownable contemporary fiction, each one offers something special. 🌿 #bookrecommendations #blackauthor #fictionbooks #booktok #

416 likes

2025 Reding Recap 📚

Happy New Year y’all!!!🥳 I’m so proud of myself for hitting my 2025 reading goal. I set out to read a total of 20 books and I ended up reading 43!!! 🤗 I wanted to give y’all a little visual overview of the books📚I read in 2025! For 2026 I have increased my reading goal to 50 so let’s see

93 likes

my favorite 2025 book releases

Starting to roll out my end of year book content ☺️ #myfavoritebooks #bestbooks2025 #2025books #literarytok #bookrecs

32 likes

Authors I refuse to read! Here’s why…

This is a risky post and I know it is. I don’t want to invite discourse, just wanted to share my opinion is all since I was set off on a rant related to this today. I’ll keep posting my silly little whatevers tomorrow I know many people say they can separate the author from the book, but unfort

226 likes

Black Women :Authors to Read 📚💁🏾‍♀️

Octavia Butler, Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Kristina Forest, Kennedy Ryan My favorite black women authors from science fiction, romance, and more 🫶🏾🫶🏾 love all their books featured on my page #blackauthors #blackhistoryeveryday #lemon8bookclub #lemon #blackliterature

557 likes

An open book and a white mug with a dark beverage rest on a white blanket, with text overlay 'MY TOP 3 favorite thriller authors SWIPE'. This image introduces a post about favorite thriller authors.

A hand holds Megan Miranda's book 'Such a Quiet Place', featuring an aerial view of a house surrounded by trees. The image highlights the author Megan Miranda and a four-star rating.

A hand holds Freida McFadden's book 'The Coworker', which depicts an elevator door with blood splatter and a red high heel. The image features the author Freida McFadden and a four-star rating.

MUST READ AUTHORS!! 📖💕

over the past year I have found that thriller/mystery books are the only books I gravitate towards!! decided I would share my top three authors over the past year and why I love their books so much 😇 megan miranda — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the author perfectly encapsulates the true meaning of mystery and susp

178 likes

Black books by black authors 🤎

#blackgirlbookreccommendations #wattpadreccomendations #wattpadcommunity #blackladieswhoread #blackgirlbooks

179 likes

Books you MUST Read in 2025 📚✨🫶🏽💡🔑

I went ona little outing today & decided to stop in Barnes & nobles . I was looking specifically for a fiction book , but I will be spinning back for some of these & ordering some off of Amazon! 🫶🏽✨ Have any of my girlys in #lemon8bookclub read any of these ?! I know “ the subtle art

503 likes

The book cover for "Apollyon" by Jennifer L. Armentrout, featuring a gold circular emblem with a creature design on a dark, textured background.

6 Books I’m excited for end of 2024-2025

These are the top six books I’m most excited to read when they come out! I placed the order from left to right according to their release date and I will be adding the dates below. 1. Apollyon by Jennifer L. Armentrout -9/3/24 This isn’t a new book but a new cover release. I saw the first one

138 likes

A title slide for '2025 TBR FOR THE THRILLER GIRLIES' with text 'HELP ME PICK MY NEXT READ' and '[Save For Later!]'. A hand holds two books against a green background.

The book cover for 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, featuring a man walking down a street. It has a Goodreads score of 4.30 and genres including Mystery Thriller and Historical Fiction.

The book cover for 'Any Man' by Amber Tamblyn, with bold pink text on a dark background. It has a Goodreads score of 3.85 and genres including Psychological Thriller and Feminist Fiction.

2025 TBR Thrillers (Save For Later!)

Here’s my 2025 TBR list for the thriller girlies—these have been on my radar most of 2024, and it’s time for me to make some time for them! If you’ve read any of these, let me know if it’s worth it ☺️ ➡️ The Shadow of the Wind: A young man stumbles upon a forgotten book by a mysterious author wh

84 likes

📚My Year in Books 2025📚

I set a 2025 goal of 125 books, but read 150. That’s fewer than last year, but given two major surgeries and a focus on healing, I’m satisfied with how many books I managed to read. Along the way, I read 16 books by Gwyn McNamee, making her my top author of 2025, with Nalini Singh close behind

9 likes

A hand holds five indie book spines: 'Forever After All' by Shelby Storme, 'On Wings of Ash and Dust' by Brittany Wang, 'North Queen' by Nicola Tyche, 'What Hurts The Most' by Amanda Courtney, and 'Shadows' by SJ Chaynie. The image asks, 'Do you read indie authors?'

The cover of 'What Hurts The Most' by Amanda Courtney is displayed, highlighting 'Slow Burn', 'Anxiety Rep.', and 'Boyfriend's Roommate'. The text states, 'They have more soul' and describes the plot: 'She's a shy, anxious bookworm who dreams of opening a coffee shop. He's her boyfriend's roommate.'

A tablet shows the cover of 'Never Let Go' by Luna Peters, featuring pink flowers and butterflies. Keywords 'Age Gap', 'Forbidden', and 'Professor/Student' are highlighted, illustrating the article's point about 'Beautiful covers' in indie books.

Reasons to read more indie authors

I’ve seen a lot of discourse lately about reading indie authors. Some readers only read indie authors and some won’t give them a chance. As an indie author who loves indie books, I hope more readers find a love for indies! 📖Here are some common reasons I’ve heard readers give for not reading ind

84 likes

8 authors you HAVE to read 👀

If you haven’t read any of these authors WHAT ARE YOU DOINGGGG???? You’re missing out!! Have i read every book on this list? No, but i will! More often than not, it only takes one book to put an author on my auto-buy list. Are all of these authors on my auto-buy list? No, but i think you should

68 likes

A person with dreadlocks smiles in a library, with text overlay "Books On My Wishlist" and "SWIPE". Bookcases line the background, and a "Lemon8 @brittanyshamez" watermark is in the corner.

Two book covers are displayed with their summaries. "The Blonde Dies First" by Joelle Wellington is about a teen summoning a demon. "The Canopy Keepers" by Veronica G. Henry is about a fire chief discovering a hidden subterranean world.

Two book covers are shown with their summaries. "Alex Wise vs The Cosmic Shift" by Terry J. Benton-Walker is about a twelve-year-old stopping the Horsemen. "Blood Like Magic" by Liselle Sambury is about a teen saving her family's magic.

Book Wishlist 2025: Must-Read Black Authors 📚

No matter how many books I buy there’s always more on my wishlist. 📚👩🏾‍🏫 Have y’all read any of these? Which one should I bump to top? 👀 #books 📚 #readingwishlist #blackbookrecommendations #blackbooksbyblackauthors #fantasybookrecs

45 likes

A shelf of various books with a text overlay stating "Ways to support authors that don't include buying their book," illustrating the article's topic.

An open box containing a book, fuzzy socks, hand sanitizer, lotion, and other small items, labeled "Book Mail" and "Share PR boxes/giveaways," demonstrating how to support authors.

A smartphone displaying video analytics with metrics like views and watch time, accompanied by the text "Post about them," highlighting the impact of social media engagement.

Support authors without spending a dime

Not many readers realize how little authors actually make. Traditionally published authors make cents per copy sold, and indies might make a little more, but they don’t sell as many books as trad. authors. Everyone is short on funds in this economy, but there are more ways to support your favorite

27 likes

Favorite books 2025

Favorite books of 2025. These are the books that I enjoyed reading most. That I felt so entertained by the plot I forgot I was reading. They may not be your favorite but I loved them 😘 To Cage A Wild Bird by Brooke Fast. Thank you @avonbooks for the ARC of this book! I read this and then imm

12 likes

Top 5 most read authors this year

I had a few series that I read the entire thing this year giving some authors this list a boost. Shockingly, none of these (outside of the full series I read) had more than 3 book. Who was your most read author this year? #favoriteauthors #repeatauthors #books #bookrecommendations

27 likes

2025 NEWLY RELEASED BOOKS BY BLACK AUTHORS

from contemporary romance to YA horror, here are the highly anticipated book drops of 2025. HELP! I’ve Been Abducted by Aliens and Now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming release date: Feb 18 genre: spicy, paranormal sci-fi rom-com Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan release date: M

220 likes

My Most Read Authors

I tend to find an author and read a ton of their books in a row, then switch to a new author. 😂 #reading #lemon8bookclub #lemon8challenge #booktok #bookworm

2 likes

A flat lay of eight Christian books for spiritual growth, including titles like "The Fire That Ignites," "Praying the Names of God," "Mere Christianity," "Gospel Mom," "The Awe of God," "The Power of God's Names," "Praying Through the Names of God," and "The Fight for Female."

My 2025 Reading List: Growing Spiritually 📚

I’m starting the year off with these incredible books, each chosen to deepen my relationship with God, inspire me as a mom and leader, and challenge my faith. 🙏✨ 🌟 Top Picks for My Journey: 1️⃣ The Fire That Ignites by Tony Evans 🔥 — Unlocking the power of the Holy Spirit in everyday life. 2️⃣

652 likes

2025 Fave Books

Books that altered my brain chemistry in 2025 📖✨ Rebecca Yarros has become one of my favorite authors. Although I can’t seem to get myself to like Fourth Wing (don’t come at me)! My reading preference is pretty eclectic. We love spice and romance and a real swoony book boyfriend. ✌️ What’re y

63 likes

📚✨My Best Bookish Thrift Find Of 2025✨📚

If you are a fellow bookworm, you know how insane it was to find Normal People By Sally Rooney for only $3.49 at my local Savers. This book is one of the most talked about books in the booktok world! Like I constantly see it all over my fyp. For the longest, I was unsure if I wanted to read it or n

8 likes

BANNED book authors I recommend anyway

Defying bans with my favorite reads! Some books and authors have been banned in certain schools in the United States for their content. Here are some examples: - Ibi zoboi - Melissa Hart - Dashka Slater - Elana K. Arnold Sometimes, the most impactful stories are the ones that find

146 likes

A pair of hands holds an open book titled "50 BOOK RELEASES THIS YEAR," displaying text from a romance novel excerpt on both pages.

Six book covers are displayed with their release dates: Spiral, Out of the Woods, Dream Girl Drama, Unloved, Deep End, and First-Time Caller.

Six book covers are displayed with their release dates: Scythe & Sparrow, You Between the Lines, The Charlie Method, Book Boyfriend, Wild Side, and Story of My Life.

2025 book releases

save for later 🤍 so many good books coming this year <3 ——— (these are mostly romance but the last slide has some fantasy/sci fi) #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8challenge

1497 likes

📚 BEST Book in 2025 for Struggling Students

🎯 Intro A Mind for Numbers = gamechanger for students who "suck at math" 🎯 5/5. Especially helpful for ADHD minds & creative learners. 🧠 Key Takeaways for Students Who Struggle to Focus Here are my tailored book notes just for you: 1️⃣ Brain = Muscle Struggling is part of lear

93 likes

Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026!

#booktok #newyearbook . #blackauthors

6 likes

what should my first 2025 read be?

I love me some psych thrillers but I threw a lighter option in there because I've heard good things on book tok... Any Freida books I've read so far have not disappointed so she earned a spot in potentially being my first read. I'll let you guys decide this one, which one should it be?📚

4 likes

The book cover for 'Millionaire SUCCESS Habits' by Dean Graziosi, a New York Times best-selling author. It highlights over 600,000 copies shipped and updated productivity chapters, promoting wealth and prosperity.

The orange book cover for 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' by Mark Manson, a #1 New York Times Bestseller. It presents a counterintuitive approach to living a good life.

The yellow book cover for 'You Are a BADASS' by Jen Sincero, a #1 New York Times Bestseller with two million copies in print. It encourages readers to stop doubting their greatness.

4 Must-Read Books to Start 2025 Like a Boss

Millionaire Success Habits - is all about the simple, everyday habits that can change your life. It’s not about some magic formula—it’s about shifting your mindset, setting clear goals, and taking consistent action. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fxxk - teaches that life’s challenges are inevita

23 likes

This image highlights the user's top fantasy reads and audiobooks for 2025, including "The Knight and the Moth" and "A Fate Inked In Blood," from a total of 76 books read in this genre.

This image showcases the user's top nonfiction reads and audiobooks for 2025, featuring "Everything is Tuberculosis" and "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," from a total of 27 books read in this genre.

This image presents the user's top F1-centric fiction and nonfiction books for 2025, including "Slipstream" and "On The Grid," from a total of 17 books read in this genre.

What was your most read genre of 2025?

Taking the chance to highlight some of my favorite reads from my most read genres in 2025. I enjoyed so many books so it definitely was hard to choose and when I was working in this I realized just how many books I didn’t end up talking about even when I meant to. #lemon8bookclub #2025bookre

6 likes

A stack of diverse books with the title "My 2025 Most Anticipated Romance Books" overlaid, set against a warm, sunlit background. The bottom left corner shows "lemon8 @literature.and.lace".

The cover for "Deep End by Ali Hazelwood" is centered, depicting two hands reaching underwater. Text describes the plot: a competitive diver and swimmer enter an "arrangement" after a secret is revealed.

The cover for "Swept Away by Beth O'Leary" is centered, showing a person on a boat at sea during sunset. Text describes the plot: a one-night stand turns into a forced proximity trip at sea.

The Best Romance TBR for Early 2025 ✨📚❤️‍🔥

5! Five! FIVE! Of my favorite romance authors have books coming out in the first six months of 2025. The yearning is going to be at an all time high…especially April…when the middle three books hit shelves. Beth O’Leary and Josie Silver were actually two of the first romance authors I read when I f

14 likes

10 Books You Need to Read in 2025📚✨

10 books that will make you smarter - sharper thinking, better decisions, stronger mindset: 1. Thinking, Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman 2. Atomic Habits - James Clear 3. The Art of Thinking Clearly - Rolf Dobelli 4. Deep Work - Cal Newport 5. Sapiens - Yuval Noah Harari 6. Range

56 likes

A hand holds the book 'Plus Size Player' by Danielle Allen, featuring an illustrated couple on the cover. The image includes text 'My Honest BOOK REVIEW', 'Rating: 5/5', and 'Spice Rating: 3.5/5', along with white heart doodles and a Lemon8 watermark.

Book Review: Plus Size Player — MUST READ!!

Book Review Book name: Plus Size Player Author: Danielle Allen Genre: Romance Intro: Nina is convinced that she can’t find everything she needs from a man in just one man. So she has several. But when her designated fun guy shows her he’s got layers and wants more, Nina can’t help but fall for

25 likes

1st read of 2025

#books #kennedyryan #blackauthors

9 likes

See more