Wattpad shaped me as a reader, and no story captures that nostalgia more than Rachelle Mills’ Clayton and Dallas. What began as late-night chapter drops and heated comment section debates has stayed with me for years. These books aren’t just romance, they’re about resilience, identity, and the courage to choose yourself. Even now, long after my tastes have changed, they remain a solid 5/5 in my heart.
This month’s Author Spotlight shines on the wonderful Christina C Jones, a woman I would consider my favourite author. The author who introduced me to black contemporary romance and has held my loyalty and love for over 5 years! Readers praise her for skillfully blending the realities of modern life into compelling stories that centre Black characters across nearly every corner of the romance genre. Whether it’s thrilling, action fantasy or the paranormal, CCJ weaves romance beautifully into all genres, and this spotlight tells you why she is an author to explore no matter your tastes.
The Fault in Our Stars was the first book that ever made me cry, and the film only deepened that heartbreak. Both the novel and film adaptation capture the same unforgettable love story, but through different strengths. With faithful storytelling, powerful performances, and a heartfelt tone, the adaptation proves how John Green’s story thrives in both mediums without losing its impact.
I’m back and ready to take you through some of my favourite books in my favourite trope – vows before love.
These 5 books encompass everything that exists within the subgenre where a man and woman come together, whether for the first time or through complicated circumstances and realise they were meant to be all along. This post highlights some of my fave black romance authors and their works in this trope that has my heart.
When I love a book I will rave about it and recommend it to everyone. These are books I have read recently and absolutely rave about. I am keeping these recommendations to just romance books with 3 out of 4 being black romance. They explore a range of tropes including one of my favourites, Forbidden Love!
As a dedicated Romance addict it’s only right that I tell you guys what my favourite romance tropes are. The ones that melt my heart and immediately make me want to pick up a book without knowing what it’s about. I have a top 3 and in this post I’ll be telling you why!
I decided to give Lights Out by Navessa Allen, the BookTok sensation a read! I was thoroughly entertained giddy and blushing the whole way through. A fun book with a morally ambiguous storyline Aly and Josh gave us so many laughs I couldn’t put it down. Despite my critiques I had a great time with this book and I dive into why in this post!
Following my last post I had a think about my ‘guilty pleasures’. Books I have enjoyed so much despite them not being ‘high-brow’ literary masterpieces. They are fast paced entertaining and give me all the feels I need especially in the romance genre and I don’t feel guilty about it! These are 3 books in a large large collection that I just love!
This month’s Author Spotlight shines on the brilliant Kennedy Ryan, a powerhouse in contemporary romance known for weaving deep emotion with unflinching social commentary. Her stories don’t just entertain; they challenge, educate, and stay with you long after the last page. If you’re looking for romance that’s as thought-provoking as it is heartfelt, her books are essential reading.
The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest, is a popular book that I found cute, it is a low-stakes romance that I enjoyed but didn’t fall in love with. Despite being a solid read for a relaxing afternoon, don’t expect it to be life-changing. Here’s a brief review as to why!
