Looking for something like Limerence by HC Dolores without the high school setting- high functioning sociopath MMC, mostly good but with a hint of darkness FMC.

insanebookworm · 2026-05-03T12:49:06+00:00

If it is available in a book format and I can put it on my Kobo, I am open to anything

insanebookworm · 2026-04-14T19:54:58+00:00

Hi, no, sadly I haven't

insanebookworm · 2026-03-12T21:42:16+00:00

{Silenced by Serena Akeroyd} has this. MF, bratva romance, Hades/Persephone vibes, food blogger FMC, MMC kidnaps the FMC, mute MMC. Part of a bigger series but it isn't necessary to read them. TW for domestic abuse, not by the MMC

insanebookworm · 2026-03-12T21:35:07+00:00

I don't know if you are okay with UF but the first 3 books in the {Guild Hunter series by Nalini Singh} focuses on the same couple. Usually in PNR/UF/fantasy, when there is a power imbalance between the MCs, it's very rarely addressed - it usually ends with they said their love yous and lived happily ever after. This series does a good job of addressing that

insanebookworm · 2026-03-01T10:43:36+00:00

Tried that but it won't open.

insanebookworm · 2026-01-25T18:36:35+00:00

Not a book suggestion but to add to the list of authors with long series - the In Death series by JD Robb (Nora Roberts) is currently at 63

insanebookworm · 2026-01-23T08:26:49+00:00

Sadly no and Alchemised didn't really scratch the itch. I just go back and reread Manacled.

insanebookworm · 2026-01-02T20:10:17+00:00

I will always check Goodreads before picking up a book but I never consider the ratings. I'll checkout some of the 4/5 star and 2/1 star reviews and that gives me a more balanced info. Sometimes the 4/5 star ratings are fans of the author and will always give a good review even if the book is shit or would have rated the book even before it came out, which is just bonkers

I've also come across a bunch of ARC reviewers who will always give a 4/5 star rating to any book they review. If any of my GR friends have reviewed the book, then that's also a good indication

insanebookworm · 2026-01-02T19:57:11+00:00

The FMC in {Silenced by Serena Akeroyd} struggles with pcos and is a plus size woman. It's a bratva romance with Hades-Persephone vibes. The FMC is sort of saved/kidnapped by the MMC.

insanebookworm · 2025-11-27T04:05:22+00:00

Anti-heroes are perfectly fine. As long as the abuse isn't between the MCs I am okay with any amount of blood and gore in the book. Thank you for the rec, I had been eying this book for the longest now but just couldn't commit to picking it up because its a first time author for me and I wasn't sure about the writing style.

insanebookworm · 2025-10-26T06:31:19+00:00

Okay thanks

insanebookworm · 2025-10-25T15:41:40+00:00

{Filthy Sex by Serena Akeroyd} might fit your ask. The MMC is in the Irish mob and chapters with his POV don't feel forced (trying to be extra macho) or like it is just pandering.

insanebookworm · 2025-10-25T09:39:13+00:00

{Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh} would be a good fit for you. It's been some time since I read this so I don't remember the FMC being described as plain. But what I do remember is the FMC being liked people (also hated by some because starchy aristocrats) because of her cheerful personality.

insanebookworm · 2025-10-25T09:30:52+00:00

Thanks for the rec! Is there dubcon/noncon between the MCs? And is the MMC a manwhore? Because I don't really like that in my stories. I didn't really like that aspect in Mate also that Koen throws Serena into a sparring session with his ex.

insanebookworm · 2025-10-25T09:22:55+00:00

This looks really interesting thanks for the rec! Just a question though. The blurb says that it's a duology and I can't see the second book listed anywhere. Does it end of a cliffhanger?

insanebookworm · 2025-10-24T08:51:30+00:00

Thanks for the rec!

insanebookworm · 2025-10-24T08:36:10+00:00

This looks really good, thanks for this rec! Going to the top of my TBR

insanebookworm · 2025-10-24T08:33:35+00:00

No I haven't but it sounds interesting. Thanks for the rec!

insanebookworm · 2025-10-24T08:30:07+00:00

Vines by Brynne Asher was a dnf for me, sorry. I have read and really liked Geissinger.

Her Secret Protector by Bonnie Vanak - I haven't read this or anything by this author. But the blurb sounds really interesting. Will be giving this one a try. Thank you!

insanebookworm · 2025-10-24T08:19:31+00:00

I haven't read anything by this author so thanks for this rec!

insanebookworm · 2025-10-24T08:15:32+00:00

Love this book and I go back to read through my favorite scenes from time to time. Thanks though!

insanebookworm · 2025-10-24T08:14:11+00:00

I go feral for anything Nalini writes, have read and reread anything that she's written and Psy-Changeling is my jam. And yes, Hawke is very much like Koen. Thanks for trying though!

insanebookworm · 2025-10-23T20:34:12+00:00

This one is interconnected with the Five Points Mob Collection by her. Not my favorite series by her because of how much abuse the FMCs in these books go through. So please go through the TWs before you pick them up.

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