Recs if you like The Countess Conspiracy (Brothers Sinister, #3)...

Romance books with characters and a romance that feels mature. There is no or very low drama in the romance itself. It's often a slowburn, sometimes medium burn and feels very natural. The characters are either emotionally aware, possess a decent level of emotional intelligence, or are actively trying to communicate even if it's hard. Aside from the romance there is ample time for the characters to have growth on their own.

Keywords; Mature, slow/med burn, no drama, steady, emotional security.

Fiction books that have a character who knits or crochets ✨ So beware, these people have needles and know how to use them 🧶⚔️ (pls imagine the swords as two crossed knitting needles, and yes we really should have that as an emoji)

At this point I am not sure if yarn really is cheaper than therapy, buuuut it is still fun and great for stress relief, and I love coming across characters who share a hobby with me 😍

Rakes & Rogues in Historical Romance might add playboys & badboys for contemporary

Historical romances with mcs who have stem hobbies or professions. Ongoing list. Please feel free to make suggestions ✨

Science! Math! Historical Romance featuring some scientifically minded ladies, STEM historical romance, women with interests/jobs/hobbies/ etc.

because unfortunately there is still a painful dearth of happy endings that don’t default to marriage and reproduction, especially in hetero romance. 🫠

power couples of historical romances that genuinely just terrify the ton by being true partners 😝

MF romance novels where the FMC is at least 5 years older than the MMC.

fmcs who feel, to me, like fully fledged and interesting, well-developed, multi-dimensional characters rather than flat caricatures. and without the uncriticized internalized misogyny!