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If you’re looking for the ultimate cozy night in, there’s nothing quite like curling up by the fire with a spicy book that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. These series combine sizzling romance, thrilling adventure, and a touch of magic, leaving you with an irresistible burn. Ready to get hooked? Here are some of the hottest, most addictive books you can read to feel the heat!

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1. A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas

• • A Court of Thorns and Roses
    • A captivating fantasy series that follows Feyre, a mortal huntress, who is swept into the treacherous and magical world of the Fae after killing a faerie, sparking an epic journey filled with love, betrayal, and dark secrets.

• • A Court of Mist and Fury
    • Feyre’s journey constinues as she navigates the aftermath of her harrowing experiences, discovering her own inner strength while grappling with newfound powers, forbidden love, and the looming threat of war in the Fae courts.

• • A Court of Wings and Ruin
    • The war against the Fae is in full force, and Feyre must balance her responsibilities with her blossoming love story. Expect passion, power struggles, and some serious heat.

• • A Court of Frost and Starlight
    • A short novella that ties up some loose ends, but still features heartfelt moments and emotional depth.

• • A Court of Silver Flames
    • Focused on Nesta’s journey to healing and her steamy, slow-burn romance with Cassian, this book is an emotional rollercoaster with plenty of heat.

2. Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas

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• • Throne of Glass
    • Celaena Sardothien is the world’s deadliest assassin, and she’s been given a chance to earn her freedom by competing in a deadly tournament. This book has a mix of action, betrayal, and simmering romance.

• • Crown of Midnight
    • Celaena’s loyalty is tested as she navigates dark forces threatening the kingdom, while her feelings for Prince Dorian and Captain Chaol intensify.

• • Heir of Fire
    • This book dives into Celaena’s journey of self-discovery, and the romance gets even more intense. A fiery love story mixed with fierce battles.

• • Queen of Shadows
    • With new alliances and old enemies, the passion between Celaena and those she loves reaches new heights.

• • Empire of Storms
    • Tension and romance peak as the battle for the throne intensifies, and the relationships become even hotter.

• • Tower of Dawn
    • Focused on Chaol, this book gives a fresh perspective, introducing new characters and relationships that carry plenty of fire.

• • Kingdom of Ash
    • The final book in the series, filled with intense emotional moments and passionate relationships, giving you the ultimate payoff.

3. Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas

• • House of Earth and Blood
    • Bryce Quinlan, a half-fae, is out for revenge after her best friend’s murder, and she teams up with Hunt Athalar, a fallen angel, to uncover the truth. Expect explosive action, dark secrets, and undeniable chemistry.

• • House of Sky and Breath
    • Bryce and Hunt’s relationship intensifies as they discover even deeper layers of magic, politics, and conspiracy in the city. The romance heats up along with the stakes.

• • House of Flame and Shadow
    • Bryce Quinlan finds herself stranded in an unfamiliar realm, determined to return to her family and friends, while Hunt Athalar, imprisoned by the Asteri, fights to regain his freedom and protect her. Together, they face the collapse of their world, confronting themes of power, sacrifice, and resilience in a thrilling battle against tyranny

4. Fourth Wing Series by Rebecca Yarros

• • Fourth Wing
    • In a world where dragon-riders are trained for war, Violet Sorrengail enters the prestigious academy where she must navigate deadly dragons, cutthroat students, and the sizzling attraction to a fellow rider.

• • Iron Flame
    • Violet Sorrengail thought she wouldn’t survive her first year at Basgiath War College, but now she faces even harsher trials, including brutal training and a vice commandant intent on exploiting her weaknesses unless she betrays the one she loves. As she uncovers long-hidden secrets about the college, Violet realizes that even her iron will and the strength of dragon riders may not be enough to protect them all.

• • Onyx Storm (Coming Soon Jan. 2025 Pre-order Now)
    • After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail faces a dire battle as enemies threaten from both outside and within, forcing her to journey beyond Navarre to seek new allies. With secrets that could shatter everything and a looming storm of conflict, Violet must summon all her wit, strength, and resolve to protect her home, loved ones, and the truth that could change everything.

5. From Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout

• • From Blood and Ash
    • Poppy has been chosen from birth to be the Maiden, a symbol of hope for a kingdom, but the life of the Maiden is one of isolation and sacrifice. As she grows closer to Hawke, a guard bound by duty to protect her, desire and duty intertwine, and Poppy begins to question everything she’s been taught. But with a fallen kingdom rising to reclaim its power and blood-soaked secrets threatening her life, Poppy must decide whether to follow the gods or fight for her own future.

• • A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
    • Poppy’s world is turned upside down when she learns that everything she’s believed, including the man she was falling for, has been a lie. As she battles with her growing feelings for Casteel, the Prince of Atlantia, she must decide whether to trust him or continue to fight him—especially when he offers her the power to uncover the truth about her brother. But as war looms and dark secrets unravel, Poppy’s powers and her connection to Casteel could change everything, forcing her to confront a future she never expected.

• • The Crown of Gilded Bones
    • Poppy never imagined she’d find love with Prince Casteel, but now their happiness is threatened by dangerous missions to free his brother and hers. As the Chosen, the true ruler of Atlantia, Poppy must decide whether to embrace her birthright and seize the crown or forsake it in the face of dark secrets, ancient powers, and a growing enemy. With the threat of the Queen of Blood and Ash looming, Poppy and Casteel must fight for their love and their kingdom, even if it means waking the King of Gods himself.

• • The War of Two Queens
    • Casteel Da’Neer is forced to confront the unimaginable truths about the Blood Queen’s treachery, revelations that shake him to his core. With Poppy determined to free her King and end the Blood Crown’s reign, they must rally forces and wage war, with no turning back. But as ancient primal powers awaken, Poppy must face the terrifying prophecy of becoming the Harbinger of Death and Destruction to save both kingdoms—and possibly herself.

6. Kingdom of Lies Series by Stacia Stark

• • A Court This Cruel & Ugly
    • For years, I dreamed of a man with blazing green eyes and a cruel smile, but when I finally meet him, the ruthless mercenary leaves me for dead. Forced to flee my village after my forbidden power is discovered, I strike a desperate bargain with him—I’ll help him sneak into the city, and he’ll teach me to wield the dark power I’ve always hidden. But the mercenary has his own secrets, and they threaten not only my survival but the safety of everyone I love—and the fate of this world.

• • A Kingdom This Cursed & Empty
    • In a world where deceit runs rampant, the truth shines through, exposing Lorian’s betrayals more painfully than I ever imagined. Known as the Bloodthirsty Prince, Lorian’s reign of terror has left countless victims, including my own parents, in its wake. Now, to save my brother, I must work alongside him, navigate the fae lands, and confront the growing threat of a war masterminded by King Sabium—while trying to protect those I love, even if it means allying with former enemies and embracing deception.

• • A Crown This Cold & Heavy
    • The unimaginable has happened, and everything has changed—I’m surrounded by enemies, further from my crown, and closer to death than ever before. Betrayed and separated from Lorian, I must find a way back to him before his wrath destroys everything, while enemies unite and Regner’s deadly plans grow stronger. With only one chance to stop him from gaining god-like power, I’ll fight to free my people—and make Regner fear the very thing he’s underestimated: me.

• • A Queen This Fierce & Deadly
    • The price of love is loss, and we all pay it eventually. As enemies form alliances and our own allies betray us, we face the harsh truth that our one chance to win this war and create a better future may be slipping away. With Regner’s cruel plans threatening to extinguish the last spark of hope, we have no choice but to stop him—before he destroys everything.

7. Fated to Darkness Series by Jen L. Grey

• • The King of Frost & Shadows
    • Tavish, the vengeful King of the Unseelie Fae, has spent twelve years hunting for the Seelie Princess to reclaim his rightful lands from the Seelie fae who killed his parents. When he finally captures her, he plans to use her blood to free his people, but the more time he spends with her, the more a dangerous spark ignites between them. As his goal remains fixed, Tavish faces an agonizing choice—take back his kingdom at any cost, or risk losing his heart forever.

• • The Court of Thorns & Wings
    • Tavish, the ruthless Unseelie King, originally took Lira for revenge, intending to drain her royal Seelie blood to reclaim his lands. But when he succumbs to their fated mate bond, he realizes he can’t let her die, even if it means risking rebellion from his people. As Lira is taken back to Seelie land and betrothed to a dragon prince, Tavish will stop at nothing to claim her, willing to kill anyone who dares to stand in his way.

• • The Kingdom of Flame & Ash
    • Tavish will stop at nothing to reclaim his fated mate, Lira, after the dragon prince steals her away. With rebellion brewing and the Seelie demanding her return, Tavish cares only about one thing—keeping Lira from the dragon prince, no matter the cost. Bound by fate and blood, he’ll burn kingdoms and risk everything to make her his once again.

8. The Hidden King by Jen L. Grey

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  • Dragon Mate

• • Dragon Heir

• • Dragon Queen
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  • Survival has always meant staying out of sight, and that’s how I’ve managed to stay safe. When I get accepted into a prestigious university, it’s my chance to escape my past and live without fear, free from emotional attachments—at least, that’s the plan. But everything changes when I meet Egan—sexy, mysterious, and dangerously captivating. As he reveals secrets that threaten to unravel everything I know, I’m faced with a choice: embrace the dark, magical world he offers or walk away, knowing that love might not be worth the price it demands.

9. Shadow City Series by Jen L. Grey

• • Shadow City: Silver Wolf (Broken Mate, Rising Darkness, Silver Moon)
    • I’m the last surviving member of my pack, running for my life after an unknown enemy slaughtered everyone I loved. As the future leader of the Silver Wolves, I never expected to find a pack leader who could offer me protection—especially not one who’s a sexy jerk and my fated mate. The more I fight our bond, the more fate pulls us together, but with danger closing in, the choices I must make may cost me everything.

• • Royal Vampire:  Complete Series (Cursed Mate, Shadow Bitten, Demon Blood)
    • Death lurks in the shadows as I chase after my sister, who’s run off with her new boyfriend, only to be attacked by a crimson-eyed man who introduces me to my destiny. Saved by the arrogant, handsome Alex, we’re drawn together despite our efforts to resist, as I discover a terrifying world filled with shifters, vampires, angels, and witches. In a place where danger grows with every passing minute, I’ll risk everything to save my sister—even if it means turning my back on the man who could be my fated mate.

• • Demon Wolf: Complete Series(Ruined Mate, Shattered Curse, Fated Souls)
    • Some things are better left forgotten, but the dreams that haunt me raise more questions than ever, especially after a vampire attack leaves me on the brink of death. Saved by a silver wolf who shifts into the most irresistible man I’ve ever seen, I find myself drawn to him despite the secrets that unravel and the danger we’re both in. As I’m hunted and my destiny unfolds, the stakes rise, and we must battle not just an unseen enemy, but the forbidden attraction threatening to tear us apart.

• • Dark Angel: Complete Series
    • Fallen Mate
      • I never expected to fall for my enemy, especially not a mocha-eyed demon I should have killed on sight. But after a series of demon attacks, our bond has only grown stronger, and now I’ll do anything to keep him safe. He’s my mate, and while he could either be my future or my destruction, it’s already too late to turn back.
    • Demon Marked
      • Forgiveness isn’t always an option, especially when my preordained mate left me heartbroken and betrayed. As corruption and attacks threaten Shadow City, his reappearance only fuels my fear that he’s manipulating me once again. I can’t let him use me—my choices could destroy not only my heart but the entire world.
    • Dark Prince
      • There’s no escaping betrayal, especially when everything I once believed is now in question. As a trained warrior for Shadow City, I never doubted my mission—until my preordained mate and I uncovered dark truths that put a target on our backs. With a war centuries in the making on the horizon, it’s up to us and our allies to stop it, but Fate seems determined to have her way.
    • Fatal Secrets
      • The truth shattered everything we thought we knew, leaving my mate and me to face an even darker future. As a trained warrior, I always believed we could overcome any challenge, especially with my love by my side, but this war feels different, and Justice may not prevail. With battle on the horizon and Shadow City vastly outnumbered, our friends, family, and I must stand together to protect our world—no matter the cost, even if it means our lives.

• • Silver Mate: Complete Series(Shattered Wolf, Fated Hearts, Ruthless Moon)
    • My fated mate destroyed everything, leaving my grandparents and their pack missing, with only one clue left—a traitor who exposed our supernatural world to humans. The only place I can turn for help is the silver wolf pack I ran from, but now I regret returning because Killian, the man who led to our downfall, is here—and he’s my fated mate. Determined to fight the bond, I’ll do whatever it takes to rescue my family—even if it means sacrificing my life or my mate.

10. The Wolf Born Trilogy by Jen L. Grey

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  • Hidden Mate

• • Blood Secrets

• • Awakened Magic
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  • Finding my fated mate could either lead to death or something far worse. I was born to lead our pack, but my father, the alpha, believes I’m unworthy of the title. College was supposed to be my escape—a chance to prove myself and start fresh. But on the first day, I find more than I ever expected: my fated mate, a bond that should be celebrated, except he’s forbidden. Now, with loyalties tested and the threat of everything crumbling, one thing is certain—my life will never be the same.

11. Promised in Fire (Of Dragons and Fae) by Jasmine Walt

• • Promised in Fire
    • Adara, a water fae with uncontrollable magic, has always felt like an outsider in the earth fae realm. When a training accident unleashes a hidden power within her, she becomes a target for the king, who will stop at nothing— including using her mother against her—to seize control of her abilities. Einar, the last dragon of his kind, has no interest in the fae and their kingdom, but when Adara awakens him from his enchanted slumber, an undeniable bond forms between them. Forced to confront their shared hatred and the dark magic corrupting the land, they must choose whether to join forces or risk losing everything.

• • Forged in Frost
    • After defeating the corrupted King Aolis, Adara and Einar quickly discover that their victory has only ignited more chaos. With the three houses of Ediria vying for power and a new, more dangerous villain rising from the shadows, Adara must complete a dangerous coming-of-age ritual to unlock her full powers. But as enemies close in and even Einar hides secrets, Adara must navigate a world of betrayal, where trust is scarce and every ally has their own agenda.

• • Caged in Shadow
    • Adara and Einar are faced with a difficult choice—without allies in the fae realm, their only hope lies in finding the dragons who fled Ediria years ago. To unlock her powers, Adara must venture alone to the heart of Mount Furian, cross into a dangerous new realm, and convince the dragons to help her, all while Einar remains behind, unable to follow. With time running out and Nox’s dark power growing, their bond is tested, and the stakes are higher than ever: if Adara fails, they risk losing everything, including each other.

12. Fae of Snow & Ice by Krista Street

• Court of Winter is book one in Fae of Snow & Ice, a four-book enemies-to-lovers fae fantasy romance series that takes place in Krista Street’s Supernatural World. This series contains steamy romance, a strong female fae who refuses to bow, a morally gray prince whose brutality knows no bounds, and a deadly tangle of royal strife and intrigue.
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  • Court of Winter
    • When Ilara is abducted by the feared Crown Prince, Norivun, she is thrust into an impossible situation—serve him or risk war for her kingdom. Marked as defective by her people for being wingless and magicless, Ilara has always been considered weak, but she’s survived by living a quiet life with her sister—until the prince’s arrival shatters everything. Now, imprisoned in his castle, she must choose: ally with the ruthless prince or watch her kingdom crumble under the weight of war.
  • Thorns of Frost
    • When Ilara is forced into the Rising Queen Trial, she faces a deadly ultimatum—win and marry her enemy or lose and be bound to another fae of the king’s choosing. Determined to escape, she trains in secret, learning to use her new abilities while pretending to compete for the throne, all while plotting her freedom with her sister. But as the Crown Prince, Norivun, grows increasingly interested in her, his hidden sides make it harder to resist the bond forming between them, revealing secrets that could have devastating consequences for them both.
  • Wings of Snow
    • After losing the Rising Queen Trial to a vindictive witch, Ilara is forced to flee the Solis continent, leaving her love behind as she seeks to reclaim her affinities. With enemies everywhere and betrayal from those she trusted, she struggles to survive and learn her true destiny. To return and fight alongside the crown prince, Ilara must prove she’s worthy of the power the gods have destined for her, but the path to victory is uncertain.
  • Crowns of Ice
    • In the final book of Fae of Snow & Ice, Norivun and Ilara return to the Solis continent, ready to right the wrongs that have plagued their kingdom. With Ilara’s magic fully awakened and her mate at her side, they face difficult choices, battles, and sacrifices. Ultimately, only those worthy of the throne will survive to see the dawn of a new reign.

13. Crowns of Nyaxia by Carissa Broadbent

• • The Serpent and the Wings of Night
    • Oraya, the adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, has learned the hard way to survive in a world that wants her dead. Entering the deadly Kejari tournament, she must ally with Raihn, a ruthless vampire and her greatest competitor, despite the dangerous attraction growing between them. As war looms over the vampire kingdom, Oraya’s burgeoning feelings for Raihn threaten to be her undoing in a realm where love is the deadliest weapon of all. 
  • Six Scorched Roses (novella):  is a standalone fantasy romance short novel set in the world of the Crowns of Nyaxia series.
    • Lilith’s only hope to save her town lies in striking a deadly bargain with Vale, a vampire who could either cure or condemn her. As their exchange grows more complicated, Lilith must face the terrifying truth: falling in love with a vampire may be the most dangerous choice of all, especially when gods are already hunting her.

14. The Legends of Thezmarr by Helen Scheuerer

• Perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom, From Blood and Ash and The Witcher, BLOOD & STEEL is an epic romantic fantasy with enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn spice, found family, and a sprawling world of magic and monster
  • Blood & Steel
    • Althea Zoltaire has three years to defy societal norms and achieve her dream of becoming a warrior legend, training in secret to join the elite guild protecting the five kingdoms. Facing brutal initiation trials, deadly schemes, and her forbidden attraction to Wilder Hawthorne, she must overcome mounting threats while an invading evil looms, threatening to end her journey before it begins.

• • Vovs & Ruin
    • After surviving her trials, Althea Zoltaire must master her newfound magic and uncover long-buried secrets about her past while dark forces threaten to engulf the kingdom. As war looms and her bond with her mentor, Wilder Hawthorne, deepens, their growing connection and the mounting dangers around them force Althea to confront her destiny and fight to save both their world and each other.

• • Fate & Furies
    • Althea Zoltaire, driven by a thirst for vengeance, hunts Wilder Hawthorne across the kingdoms, only to uncover brutal secrets that challenge everything she believes. As she grapples with betrayal, shifting loyalties, and the dangerous path that links her fate to Wilder’s, Thea must choose who to trust and whether her rekindled passion with him will lead to salvation or destruction.

• • Shadow & Storms
    • Thea Zoltaire must lead her divided and outnumbered army in a final stand against the growing forces of cursed men and monsters, racing against fate to secure the future of the midrealms. With a prophecy threatening her life, love and loyalty tested, and a final battle looming, Thea must confront her destiny and the shadows closing in on her and Wilder.

15. Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti

• This is a dark fantasy romance – don’t go expecting a sweet school for magic with friends around every corner. Fae fight for everything they own and Zodiac Academy is a cutthroat school for students aged 18+ where only the strongest prevail.
  • The Awakening
    • As the reluctant heir to a powerful throne, I must survive a deadly supernatural school, outmaneuver dangerous rivals, and master my unique magic to claim my birthright.
  • Ruthless Fae
    • After being pushed to the brink, we’re ready to outsmart the Celestial Heirs and watch their world unravel, without ever revealing our hand.
  • The Reckoning
    • As Hell Week begins and a dark plot unfolds, my sister and I must navigate ruthless exams, powerful enemies, and a looming Lunar Eclipse while trying to survive at Zodiac Academy.
  • Shadow Princess
    • As the shadows within me grow, my sister and I must prepare to face the ruthless Celestial Heirs and any other Fae who threatens us, knowing that the secret of our true power will change everything.
  • Cursed Fates
    • As Lionel and the Nymphs threaten our survival, my sister and I must face death and the curse of the stars, relying on our bond and strength to overcome the darkness closing in on us.
  • Fated Throne
    • With my sister lost and Lionel threatening the throne, we must find the Imperial Star to reclaim our power, but as the stars turn against us, hope may be both our greatest weapon and our undoing.
  • Heartless Sky
    • On the run and preparing for the final battle to reclaim our throne, my sister and I face the truth that the curse, bloodshed, and fate’s shifting winds will determine whether we rise or fall.
  • Sorrow and Starlight
    • Torn apart by shadows and despair, my sister and I must rise from the ashes to reclaim the power stolen from us and turn the tide of the war, for all stars must fall and all Phoenixes must rise.
  • Beyond the Veil
    • Torn from life before our time, we now face death’s grip, wondering if we can find a way to answer the pleas of those we left behind, despite the cost of bridging the divide between us.
  • Restless Starts
    • Fate hangs in the balance as we face the darkness of the false king’s reign, determined to reclaim our crowns and prove that our brutal heritage and wild power are enough to secure victory in the final battle.
• The Awakening as Told by the Boys
  • This is a retelling of the first book in the Zodiac Academy series from the point of view of Orion and the Heirs and should be read after you have finished the original story. It includes scenes from alternative points of view as well over 50k words of additional content and scenes which have never before been revealed. 
  • The arrival of the Vega twins threatens everything we’ve worked for, and as they seek the life stolen from them, I must stop them before their power unravels the kingdom and my plans for Lionel Acrux’s downfall.
• Live and Let Lionel
  • This is a bonus content novella to celebrate the series coming to a close and contains 100k words of bonus content from the Zodiac Academy Series.

16. Dirty Blood By Penelope Barsetti

• • Bite the Woman that Feeds
    • In a kingdom ravaged by a deadly sickness, a woman immune to the plague is betrayed by the prince she loved and offered to the cruel vampire king, only to discover a dangerous and undeniable attraction that could change everything.
  • Bite the Terror that Feeds
    • After discovering the truth about the nonexistent cure for the plague and feeling betrayed by Kingsnake, she struggles with her emotions as jealousy and desire push her back into his grasp, despite her anger and refusal.
  • Bite the Power that Feeds
    • After being turned into a nightwalker by Kingsnake to save her life, she struggles with the loss of her humanity, the tension in her relationship with him, and the daunting task ahead to form an alliance with The Ethereal and share a cure with humans.
  • The Forsaken Vampire
    • Tasked with kidnapping Princess Rolfe for the ruthless Rancor, the captor becomes captivated by her passion, and torn between fulfilling his obligation and saving her from a deadly fate.
  • The Broken Prince
    • After saving Harlow, the man who betrayed her finds himself imprisoned and faces certain death unless she helps him escape, but as their shared passion reignites, they must confront their complicated feelings for each other.
       
  • Clash of Kingdoms
    • Despite the looming war and the threat of powerful demons, a man risks his immortality to protect Harlow, the woman he loves, even as their destinies pull them toward separate paths.

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These spicy books will leave you feeling the burn—whether you’re battling dragons, uncovering political intrigue, or navigating intense, forbidden romances. With plenty of passion and magic, these stories will keep you hooked and warm all season long! Ready to dive into these steamy worlds? Grab your favorite blanket, light that fire, and let the heat take over!

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