Nothing has us smirking quite like a sharp-witted snapback—a rich retort, a little war of wits. Our April book picks are packed with prime banter, and with lovers this sharp, who needs enemies?
The fantasy romance book has an amazingly vivid magic system and a spicy slow burn romance, complete with a vicious (& voiceless) MMC who doesn’t miss a beat in communicating every cunning comeback. And we’re excited to share that the books in our April fantasy romance boxes will come with signed bookplates, and the curated playlist will include special author-selected tracks!
The contemporary romance book brings all that delicious "hate-that-I-love-you" tension between childhood enemies, who not only end up stuck sharing a tiny office (which is also the scene of a mid-day “meeting”…), but also has the MMC competing against the spicy audiobooks the FMC listens to during the workday. Plus, we’re over the moon to share that the books in our April contemporary romance boxes will come with signed bookplates!
Bring on the blazing back and forth!
Our April Fantasy Romance pick:
Court of Blood and Bindings by Lisette Marshall
They call him the Silent Death, because he kills without sound and leaves none capable of speaking in his wake…
When the empire’s deadliest fae murderer catches her wielding forbidden magic, twenty-year-old Emelin believes her hour has come. Instead, her inhumanly beautiful captor spares her life, but carries her off on his velvet wings — into the one place from which no human ever returns.
The heart of the Fae Isles. The treacherous Crimson Court, where the Mother of faekind has ruled unchallenged over fae and humans for decades.
The Silent Death is supposed to be the Mother’s loyal servant, her invincible warrior, her ruthless, soulless killer. But in the shadows he is playing a game of his own, and he needs Emelin’s magic to win it.
If she agrees to work with him, she could free all of humanity. But can she trust a fae male with so much blood on his hands? Worse, when his smouldering dark eyes and dangerous secrets reveal glimpses of the heart behind his murderer’s mask… can she trust herself?
You can expect:
- fae bargain
- "Stop me."
- winged MMC
Content warnings:
- abduction
- parental abuse
- sexually explicit content
- torture
- If there is a particular content theme that is triggering for you, we suggest doing additional research on the title to ensure your mental health.
Note: The books in this box will include signed bookplates and the playlist will include special author-selected tracks!
Our April Contemporary Romance pick:
Alive At Night by Amelie Rhys
Former childhood enemies Julian and Juniper are forced to work together, but a simple exchange could change everything—he needs help with his case and she needs a fake boyfriend.
JULIAN BRIGGS has just landed his first job as an associate attorney. Everything feels perfect, until he learns he’s sharing his office with the last person he wants to see from nine-to-five every day: Juniper, his sister’s best friend and the one woman who knows how to drive him up a wall.Working with Juniper in the confines of their tiny office is a nightmare. She’s stubborn, challenges everything he says, and is way too good at her job. In fact, she’s so good that Julian is forced to ask her for help on a tough case. And while Juniper agrees, there’s one catch.
JUNIPER ST. JAMES has never met her half-sister before, yet she finds herself with an invitation to her lavish New York wedding. With only a handful of stressful weeks to go until the big event, Juniper wants a fake boyfriend, and she wants Julian’s help getting his college roommate and hot NFL star, Noah, to play the role.
Julian reluctantly goes along with the trade, but spending long, late nights working on his case with Juniper makes him realize how surprisingly well he can tolerate her company. Or more than tolerate. And when Noah bails on being Juniper’s fake wedding date, Julian is ready to step in. But he promises himself he’ll never let her know how happy he is to stand by her side—even if just for one night.
You can expect:
- hate that I love you
- “Never anyone else."
- best friend's brother
Content warnings:
- internalized challenges with adoption
- medical trauma
- semi-public sex
- sexually explicit content
- toy play
- If there is a particular content theme that is triggering for you, we suggest doing additional research on the title to ensure your mental health.
Note: The books in this box will include signed bookplates!
