Recs if you like Left of Forever...
rise & grind
romance books featuring scenes of dry humping / grinding / frottage โ๏ธ if you thought this list has anything to do with coffee or getting money, i apologise (kinda)
dry humping as foreplay can be hotter than penetration and these MCs live up to it. bonus points if they get caught or have to stop before things go further ๐ so, jump on and take a (dry) ride, things are about to heat up (and possibly get wet)
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the best seat in the house is their face
save a horse, ride a face, or whatever. death by puswa is very much encouraged in these titles. these MCs really ate ๐คค
grab the headboard and dont hover, ๐๐พ๐ ๐
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no third act breakup!
do you hate unnecessary heartache from couples deciding against all reason to breakup just to get back together two pages later? you're in the right place! all these books are safe from the third act breakup trope, but that doesn't mean they don't have angst and conflict!
greatly inspired by @beanchambers on tiktok
feel free to suggest books in the comments!
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snip n dip
in the cut like a vasectomy, no kiddinโ ๐ซจ romance books where the procedure occurred before or after the love interest(s) meet. the MMC(s) makes the decision as a form of birth control either after having kids or to prevent having any.
๐ฅค1 order of juice, no seed pls๐ฅค
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youโre so ๐๐๐
splish, splash, splosh, this water is about to slosh ๐ฆ shower, bath, pool, hot tub, ocean scenes where water is used as an aid for heat, buoyancy, assistance, ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ (im looking at you ms carlton ๐ฆ), and just general โจvibesโจ
in these steamy titles, the water should make you clean but you end up dirtier than when you entered, and weโre here for it ๐
save water, shower together โป๏ธ
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the urge to touch grass, and other things
this list has romance titles featuring those that want to explore the beauty of nature while also getting railed against a tree, by a waterfall, in a tent โบ๏ธ there are no comfortable surfaces here, just becumming one with their outdoor surroundings ๐
theres no time to waste, just stop, drop and bone ๐โโ๏ธ
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the ๐๐๐ถ๐ is RAW
men raw dogging with no protection. the leads either consciously decide they want to have unprotected sex (bonus points if they tell each other they got tested and are clean), they dont have a condom available, or they ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐ to use one and realise after that they made an oopsie (ยฑ pregnancy). pretend STDs/STIs dont exist, ok? ๐โโ๏ธ
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Big Kids Club ๐ Older women in their 30s+
There's a lot to be said about your 20s, but life afterwards is just as sweet! Here is a list of books where the FMC is age 30+ so you can enjoy a little more maturity and a totally different POV on life. This one is dedicated to my fellow millennials ๐ซถ I'll update as I continue to read. Please share any suggestions you have for our friends in the comments.
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a man who yearns is a man who earns
books where the man has so much patience it'll make you question your self control
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yes, chef
chefs, bakers, baristas, chocolatiersโunite! whether youโre a fan of sweet or savoury, these titles are bound to raise the heat in the kitchen (and the bedroom)
grab your Kiss The Chef apron and book a table with these MCs ๐ no idiot sandwiches allowed
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Slutty little stache
Romance books where the MMC has a mustache. Mustache rides may or may not be included ๐คญ
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autumn/halloween standalones
cozy no commitment reads for spooky season!
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Aardvark Book Club master list
Every single Aardvark Book Club book pick since its inception. Updated monthly!
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love like hot cocoa in the rain
the perfect books for curling up in bed with your comfort food and reading the entire day
i hope that you absolutely CONQUER this list and have fun while doing soโบ๏ธ
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Slow and Steady
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.
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Spring 2025 New Romance Releases: Teasing Your TBR
Nearly 50 books coming out in the next three months that we're excited to read.
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nature names
Have you ever noticed how many books there are with characters named after things you can spot on a hike? Well, hereโs a list for you!
Books where at least one MC is named after something you can find on a hike (e.g. Wren, Dahlia, Wolf). Names in books are listed in the comments! Iโm excusing the random extra letters or alternate spellings for these lol
please add any suggestions!!!
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quick off the mark
when they're having such a good time they finish before they even really start.
this list is for books where one of the main characters (usually him)... arrive unexpectedly without penetration - bonus points if pants are still on.
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Romance with no 3rd act breakup
Let's gather all the no 3rd act breakup romance books we can. I want them to show us that even if they fight they'll work through it together๐ฅน๐โจ feel free to give me more books to add to the list.
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relative slowburns
kind of struggling with books where the MC's instantly get together or hook up, so here are some book recs where the couple waits until at least 50% of the book to get together
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