A spontaneous trip to Leamington Spa led to a visit to Europe’s largest romance-only bookshop — and I may have lost all financial self-control. From dark romance to monster smut (judgement-free zone), here’s everything I picked up at The Spicy Librarian and why I already need to go back.
Tag: Book Blog UK
⭐ Faking with Benefits – Book Review
A funny, flirty, and surprisingly heartfelt reverse harem rom-com, Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold delivers sizzling chemistry, emotional vulnerability, and comfortingly predictable HEA energy. From practice dates to very real feelings (and an older teacher love interest I was absolutely not immune to), this 4-star read had me hooked all over again — audiobook included.
📚 How I Actually Choose My Next Read
If you’ve ever stared at your TBR and thought, “I really need to get my life together,” this one’s for you. In this post, I’m sharing my slightly chaotic (but surprisingly effective) wheel-of-names system for choosing my next read — including how I handle standalones, series, mood swings, and the occasional binge exception. It’s dramatic. It’s freeing. It keeps reading feeling like joy, not obligation.
📚 Book Haul: Christmas Money, Birthday Treats & An Intentional Little Detour
When Christmas and birthday money collide with a spontaneous bookshop trip… this is what happens. A cosy, slightly chaotic haul filled with series-completing wins, “seen it in the wild” temptations, and a few non-book treats for balance — because book money is meant to be spent on books.
⭐ Stolen Heir – Book Review
A Beauty and the Beast inspired mafia romance with a slow-burn twist, Stolen Heir by Sophie Lark delivers emotional tension, a soft-but-strong heroine, and a cold hero who slowly unravels. A 4-star read full of character growth, enemies-to-lovers vibes, and addictive chemistry.
Between the Pages & Pixels 