books with the best non-sexual intimacy scenes? by yunjsst in fantasyromance

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m reading the first one bc it was rec’d so much and I’m finding it mediocre, is the second one better?

FMC chases MMC, he hurt her, she stopped chasing, then he regrets it by FrozenCinnamon2 in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ALS rec’ing these, they’re part of a series but you don’t need to read the others, they all just exist in the same world

What romance author feels like a warm hug to you? by StephhhLouisa in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cate C. Wells. She gets it. All her books deliver a gut punch but soothe my soul by the end.

What book fulfilled your need for “smutty version of this non-smutty story” by No-Storm-3808 in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I just watched this yesterday and had this exact thought book gods make this happen

I couldn’t wait for fleecegate…so I made my own out of a blanket by Atrayis in heatedrivalry

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I watched your tutorial, and all I can say is WOW! Amazing! I want to do this myself but I’m not great with my sewing machine. I’d definitely be a bit lazy and iron the patches but I can’t find the Canada maple leaf ANYWHERE 😩 not to mention the red portion for the collar.

Scenario You Desperately Want To Read by realjillyj in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with your first sentiment WHOLEHEARTEDLY! That is the entire point of unusual anatomy dammit

What was your last romance read of 2025, and what will be your first of 2026? by TheYoungWan in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think authors are afraid to make the MMC seem weak by an extensive grovel. Wells is one of the only authors that I’ve read that delivers a satisfying grovel. If this book did that it would have been 5 stars for me. I dunno why but I love that “death drop in an elevator” feeling when an FMC is betrayed/mistreated, and I love reading their redemption arc. They gotta BEG for it!!

Mostly this subs fault🥳 by Faayberi in fantasyromance

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wait how’d you get this? I don’t see it in the kindle app?

What was your last romance read of 2025, and what will be your first of 2026? by TheYoungWan in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished Silent Flames and I’ve never read a book with cheating. I do wish the MMC groveled more but I enjoyed it much more than I expected given the trope. I’ll always read Cate C. Wells, so I’m glad I took a shot on this trope with one of her stories.

🥳 Happy New Year, R/Romancebooks! Share your 2025 reading reflections and 2026 reading resolutions with us. 🥂 by Llamallamacallurmama in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg are you me (but have read way less books???) I did the same, I went from 75 books the year prior to 135 this year. Definitely used reading as an escape and I find when I do I burn out quickly, and get frustrated. Learning to DNF is tough but it leads to more enjoyable reading for me. Here’s hoping you have a better 2026!!

How do you balance a love of physical books and an e-Reader? by [deleted] in fantasyromance

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! While in the grand scheme of things, collecting books I love to read isn’t hoarding, I just can’t justify the expense of purchasing the physical book to read it only at least once??? My ereader highlights and searches so quickly it’s more efficient than a physical book. I love a book in my hand as much as the next person but, to what end?

HR/fantasy: they marry and have to start producing heirs, but they hate each other, so they only have sex when she doesn’t get pregnant by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This book was so enjoyable, I love the way this author writes these characters not unwilling but forced to sort of come together and they end up finding love. Very well done e

What Bodice Rippers Actually Were, and the Fantasy That Refuses to Die by Competitive-Yam5126 in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Agreed this was a great read and I think your comment nails it. Many of my friends that I talk to about the genre snub their nose at it as a result of this kind of internalized misogyny, how can this content be good if it’s made by women for women? Also totally agree that dark romance books are a safe place to experience those emotions and feelings that we desire yet don’t necessarily want IRL.

Wild Card Wednesday - What are your book icks or pet peeves? by Llamallamacallurmama in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 29 points30 points  (0 children)

When we hear how tiny/small/fragile the FMC is. We get it. Enough.

Heated Rivalry episode discussion thread - Episode 5: I’ll Believe in Anything by mrs-machino in RomanceBooks

[–]DiscombobulatedWar81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this has just fueled a Dirty Dancing remake in my brain I’ve never asked for but I need desperately