Recs if you like The Favor...

yearning for so long that the MC finally snaps and has a fuck it moment. this hits the best when the relationship is taboo and they KNOW its wrong but give in anyway 🫨

fuck it and then fuck each other 🤷

romance books with particular interest in the MC saying iterations of “good girl” (kneeling is encouraged) - praise kink is explored in some titles.

these characters want to please their love interests by listening and following instructions. best paired with a good girl doing 𝒷𝒶𝒹 things.

this list is for those that were A+, teachers pet students and are now adults that want to be told they are doing a good job in the bedroom ⭐️ this list is NOT in reference to animals

tortured/traumatised MCs where the love interest endeavours to eliminate the root cause of their trauma by any means necessary (some may eventuate in death) ⚔️ protective mode, activated ⚔️

⚠️ CHECK YOUR TRIGGERS

romance books with orgasm denial and edging 🎢

giving up control to make the pleasure last longer + feel more intense OR as punishment 🙂‍↕️ MF / MM / RH ; the whole gang is here!!

remember, whatever you do: don’t ! come ! 🥵

green flag alert ! dont be fooled, this list is all about MMCs that love their own or their partners pet cat(s)

A good marriage of convenience can save the day, so here is a list compiled for your enjoyment 💖 Open for more suggestions 🫶

(Billionaire) MMC who are down bad and want their pockets to hurt and the FMC who have no problem doing it!

Open for more suggestions 🤗

romance books with blowjob scenes where the MMC is well-endowed 🍆 relax and open up wide 🥵

One hates everyone and the other smile too much. Somehow, it works — and now feelings are involved.

The ultimate list where our love interest goes full protective mode and suddenly says “touch her and die” or “do not lay a hand/finger on her” or some version of either.

All spice levels listed. As this is a microtrope, it may not be a big part of the plot. Recs welcome!

books with a "that's my wife" scene, either possessive, threatening, jealous or just down bad

Contemporary romances featuring a fake relationship

aka, romance with fake something; either fake dating, arrangement, or marriage.

'fake' here can mean either: arranged, forced, contract, convenience and many more

Grumpy heroes of contemporary romance

disclaimer: I haven’t read and so can’t necessarily vouch for all of these!