this guide is a safe space for exploration, discovery, enjoyment, and FUN. there is no shame in reading romance, whether spicy or sweet, fiery or flirty.

in it, you will find 130+ book recs based on spice rating (from one pepper through five peppers), lgbtqia+ romance recs, and book recs by trope. all are books i've read and rated three stars or higher!

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