Recs if you like To Poison a King (Heirs of Isla, #1)...

no spice doesn’t mean no heat. pls recommend other swoon-worthy books/series so i can give them a read!!

Nobody asked, but this is my list of not-as-well-known (this is subjective) stories I consider both beautifully written and with wonderful romance. Mostly fantasy, some not. Some a lil' spicier than others.

For all those who love a bit of a medical vibe, but make it fantasy, here a list of books that have a main character who is a healer 🧑‍⚕️❤️‍🩹🌱 They can have healing as a magical power, or it can be a completely non-magical learned skill, and it is not necessary for it to be the main plot point; all books with this « trope » / theme are welcome here 🫶

I haven’t read every book on this list, so please correct me if one doesn’t fit well. Book recs are always very very welcome

as in you’ll hate him in the beginning

series + standalones for those who rewind when darcy flexes his hand. let me know what i’m missing so i can read it and share in the agony. most of these are not the first in the series for obvious reasons.

some of these are arranged marriages but if my girl has no agency, that’s a kidnapping for sure

because forbidden romance = yearning.

series + standalones that i personally vouch for, all written by women

specifically when she’s unaware he’s been pining this whole time