netgalley
-
Title: Witch Season Author: Julia Bianco Series: Broken Coven #1 Genre: Fantasy, RomanceSubgenres: Urban Fantasy, Romantasy, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Fantasy, Magical Mystery, Enemies-to-Lovers Publication Date: June 30th 2026 ⭐ My Rating: 4/5 🌶️ Spice: 2/5 Spice Breakdown:The romance leans heavily into slow-burn tension, longing, stolen moments, and emotional chemistry rather than explicit scenes. The attraction…
-
If you love dark romance with morally gray characters, gothic atmosphere, and obsessive chemistry, read my spoiler-free ARC review of Songbird of the Gallows by Alta Hensley, featuring my rating, spice level, favorite tropes, and neurodivergent reader perspective.
-
Title: Fall of the Herald Author: C.M. Burns Series: Book 1 of Daughter of Death Series Publication Date: 06/23/2026 Genre: Fantasy Romance Subgenres: ⭐ My Rating: 4/5 🌶️Spice: 2 /5 The romance is present throughout the story, but the focus remains heavily on the fantasy plot, world-building, character development, and larger conflict. Readers looking for…
-
Title: The Brave and the Fearless (Bravetown #2) Author: Dilan Dyer Genre/Subgenres: Contemporary Romance, Western Romance, Small-Town Romance, Cowboy Romance My Rating: 4.5/5 Spice: 3.5/5 Tropes: Content Warnings My Thoughts (mild character spoilers, no plot spoilers) The Brave and the Fearless delivers a heartfelt blend of cowboy romance, emotional healing, and family-centered storytelling with an amazing neurodivergence…
-
Samantha Spϋk: Paranormal Wedding Planner by Aleese Lin is a lighthearted paranormal romance featuring a quirky heroine navigating humorous supernatural mishaps while managing wedding planning. Blending magical chaos with character development, the story provides an engaging atmosphere. While some plot elements feel predictable, the charm and humor make it an enjoyable read.
-
Title: After a Killer Author: Ali Roberts Genre/Subgenres: Dark Romance | Romantic Suspense | Psychological Thriller My Rating: 4.5/5 Spice: 4/5 Tropes: Content Warnings – Please check trigger warnings before reading, as this book contains potentially sensitive material including: My Thoughts: After a Killer was one of those dark romances for me that immediately pulled…
-
Title: A Little Bit Obsessed Author: Chrissy HopewellGenres/Subgenres: Dark Rom-Com | Contemporary | Stalker | Suspense | My Rating: 4.5/5 Spice: 3.5/5 Tropes:• Dark rom-com• Masked stalker romance• Black cat x golden retriever• Morally gray MMC• Touch her and die• Serial killer romance• Forced proximity• Protective obsession Content Warnings – The author lists the following:•…
-
“Almost Honest” by Ava Ardyne is a gripping new adult romance that blends emotional tension, suspense, and dark academia. The story follows Prin, a troubled scholarship student uncovering family secrets while entangled with morally gray billionaire Quinn Ozler. With its slow-burn romance and unresolved mysteries, this first installment leaves readers eager for more.
-
Title: Sacred RuinAuthor: Mila KaneGenre/Subgenres: Dark Mafia Romance | Forbidden Romance | Psychological Suspense ⭐My Rating: 4.5/5🌶️ Spice: 4/5 Tropes:• Forbidden Age Gap• Priest x Patient• Kidnapping• Amnesia• Virgin heroine FMC• Villainous Hero MMC• Twists & Turns• Lots of Banter Content Warning: This book explores heavy themes including forced institutionalization, violence, captivity, trauma, manipulation, obsession,…
-
“Scarred Angel” by Elle Maldonado is a dark romance featuring mafia elements and forbidden love. The story follows Valentina and Makism, childhood friends whose emotional scars shape their tumultuous relationship. With high tension and morally gray characters, the novel explores themes of trauma and healing. Recommended for fans of gritty romance.
The Neurospicy After Dark Archive 