I Planned 5 Books for My Fall TBR 2025 and Got 7 Gothic Romances Instead
I told myself I’d only pick five books for my Fall TBR 2025. Now I’ve got seven gothic and fantasy romances, full of dark academia, vampires, and dangerous love.
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I told myself I’d only pick five books for my Fall TBR 2025. Now I’ve got seven gothic and fantasy romances, full of dark academia, vampires, and dangerous love.
Is he her only hope or her worst mistake? A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake is a slow-burn romantasy where a witch must trust a dangerous vampire to escape a magical prison.
She’s a vampire legacy influencer. He’s hiding world-ending secrets. Here’s what Lover Forbidden by J.R. Ward gets right, and very wrong.
Confused about the shocking A Bargain So Bloody ending? Here’s a spoiler-filled breakdown of the twist, Samara’s realization and what it might mean for Book 2.
A no-spice, sweet Regency romance filled with wit, warmth, and second chances, Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham is a tender comfort read you’ll want to linger in.
What if your Hallmark Christmas movie had vampires? Undead and Unwed by Sam Tschida delivers a hilarious, cozy urban fantasy perfect for fans of MaryJanice Davidson and Darynda Jones.
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