Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! This is the kind of post where I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing five Captive Romance books I've read, reviewed and loved on the blog. I couldn't imagine falling in love with someone who kidnapped and/or abused me, but it's fiction right? And for some reason, I've loved plenty of books with this trope.

If you've got a recommendation, please send it my way!

Pennies by Pepper Winters

"I'm not the hero in this story, girl. You'd do best to remember that." I fell in love with the hero in this one. He rescued a woman who made herself mute to survive and his patience with her won me over. Was he a bad guy? Well, yes, but it was his heart I cared most about.

Counsellor by Celia Aaron

As Sinclair and Stella battle against each other and the clock, only one thing is certain: The Acquisition always ends in blood. The tradition these people celebrate (or not) was creepy as heck, but it made for some entertaining reading. It gave me such a wonderful glimpse of the creepy this author could create.

Pretty Stolen Dolls by K. Webster & Ker Dukey

Benny loves his pretty little dolls. As long as they do exactly as they're told. If you haven't read this series yet, you have missed out. If you love the deviant, the dirty, the scary... you'll love this book. There is nothing out there like it and I only wish there were more to read.

Taken by N. Isabelle Blanco & Elena Reyes

Ivy and Noah are best friends who have woken up in a strange room only to realize that they've both been drugged and kidnapped. This one was so different and I was hooked! Both protagonists are held captive... with an audience. They're tortured and have to rely on each other to stay sane. These authors created such an incredible thriller and I loved the series right up to the end. I want more stories like this.

Beast by Mary Catherine Gebhard

Once upon a time, I thought love was a fairytale. Beast was messed up, but he was hot. Like ridiculously attractive to me and I know he shouldn't be, but there it is. Frankie was hard to like and I didn't know if that would change, but Beast made the entire duet worth it.

Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing five Fake Relationship books I've read, reviewed and loved on the blog. Isn't it fun to know just where the romance is going, but enjoying the journey anyway? Love this trope!

If you've got a recommendation, please send it my way!

Ex Games by Stella Rhys

What’s ice-cold but hotter than hell? Rebounding with your ex’s older brother, of course. I enjoyed the characters, especially Mason and I thought I'd be grossed out by the fact that he was the older brother of the woman's ex, but I wasn't. So there's that :)

Safe Bet by Monica Murphy

Crazy how it only takes one week for two people to fall head over heels in love… I don't usually go for a new adult romance story, but this one worked. I think it helped that I had read the series that this book was a spinoff of. I love getting the chance to revisit favorite characters!

Magnificent Bastard by Lili Valente

F*ck Prince Charming. Sometimes, you need a Magnificent Bastard. I've read a few books from this author, but this one remains my favorite. Sebastian was amazing and the entire story is told from his perspective, which worked well because he was that strong of a character.

Fake Fiancee by Ilsa Madden-Mills

Fake engaged to the hottest quarterback in the country? SCORE. I guess this could be categorized as a sports romance too. Sunny and Max had a destiny vibe going on with their friend/relationship and it worked really well for the story. Again, I'm not usually a fan of new adult reads, but this one was a definite winner.

Lost in Between by K.L. Kreig

For the next four months I’ll be Shaw Mercer’s arm candy, his beck and call girl, his faux girlfriend. This is still my favorite story from this trope. In fact, the Finding Me duet is one of my favorite romance stories of all time. Shaw had so much depth and Willow was no slouch. She's getting paid to fake it, but what happens when what lies between them is all too real?

Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing five Mafia or Organized Crime books I loved and reviewed on the blog. I love the light and easy ones, the dark ones, and even the terrifying ones. Seriously, the scarier and more intense, the better. If you've got a recommendation, please send it my way!

Ravage by Tillie Cole

Every book I've ever read from Tillie Cole has been spectacular and this book was no different. The entire Scarred Souls series is amazing and I recommend starting from the beginning with Raze. Broken heroes, suffering and an emotional overload are just a few things to expect.

In the Beginning by London Miller

This book had me hooked from the opening scene! While I haven't read much from this author, the Volkov Bratva series is great. I don't think I've really read much from her since, I think I should try to fit in some more of her books on my to-read list.

For Fallon by Soraya Naomi

I don't know where the heck I've been to not have read this author, but I'm so glad I crawled out from under that rock! If you like mafia romance with plenty of action, intrigue and feels, you can't go wrong with any book from the Chicago Syndicate series. Start with this one.

Razing Grace Part 1 by Amo Jones

Holy Smokes!! I'd like to start this off by saying that I NEED BOOK 2 NOW!!!! It was mayhem, distraction, dysfunction, and tons of feels. It was a mess, but a beautiful mess. And if you're into that sort of thing, you can't go wrong with this book.

Deathless & Divided by Bethany-Kris

When it comes to mafia romance, Bethany-Kris brings it! I've said it before and I'll say it again — Bethany-Kris is one of the best writers of mafia romance I've ever read from. She gives you guts and glory, suspense and drama, romance and love and everything in between. I couldn't be happier to have found her books and if you're looking to give her a try, start with this one.

Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing the first five Small Town romance books I've loved and reviewed on the blog. I'm still pretty new to this trope, but I've found so many amazing reads in it and hope to find even more.

If you happen to know of a book in this theme that you think I'd love, please let me know.

Detecting Lust by Mikey Lee

Everything about it was bloody genius! This story has an amazing couple, some suspense, and plenty of drama to keep anyone entertained. I'm still very thankful to Pam for introducing me to this author's work.

My Kinda Kisses by Lacey Black

Light-hearted, feel-good fun. I enjoyed the main characters, but the side ones had me busting a gut as well. Everyone was so amazing and I really loved the small town feel of everything.

Beyond Repair by Annie Hughes

I can honestly say that I've never met someone quite like Lydia before, but I wish I had. I think anyone who reads this book will love Lydia too. She was suffering and she was such a beautiful person that you couldn't help but root for her to triumph. It's the first book of a duet and I highly recommend reading them in order.

Get You Some by Lani Lynn Vale

I still don’t know how she does it, but Lani Lynn Vale keeps giving me characters to fall in love with. Every. Single. Time. Y'all know how much I love this author and her books don't miss for me. If you haven't tried her yet, you should get you some :)

When We Kiss by Tia Louise

It was a small-town romance about a delusional girl and a hot AF deputy. I think that sums it up pretty well.

Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing the first five Brother's/Sister's Best Friend books I loved and reviewed on the blog. There's something special about this trope, maybe because of how seamless the relationships can be. It's almost organic in how they're in each other's sphere and it takes one great moment to light the spark between them. When they're done well, they're automatic winners for me.

If you happen to know of a book in this theme that you think I'd love, please let me know.

Hollywood Prince by Kim Karr

This story had a love triangle vibe, which I typically avoid, but I really enjoyed the way the author laid everything out. This story is steamy with easy to like characters. It was just another example of why Kim Karr made it to me must-read list.

Tempt by K.I. Lynn

Tempt is short and sweet and smutty. I've loved this author's writing for years and she didn't disappoint with this little novella. A great palate cleanse for those who enjoy books with heat.

Hungry as a Wolf by Alma Black

I always meant to get back to this author's books because I vividly remember enjoying this paranormal series. This story had a forbidden quality to it along with a suspenseful element. It definitely entertained me right to the end.

The Room Mate by Kendall Ryan

The entire Roommates series is pretty much a win for me and this one still stood out. It could be because there was plenty to piss me off and I came out smiling in the end.

The Boss by J.L. Perry

It's light and easy with plenty of chemistry and some sexy times. The author delves into the emotions of the characters and we're along for the ride.