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Romantasy Favs 2026

Favorite Audiobooks

🤣 Dark Rom Coms

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Romantasy Favs 2026

Favorite Audiobooks

🤣 Dark Rom Coms

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Hi there!

I thought I’d introduce myself, I’m Laura, the reader behind @laura.boo.kish.

I’m a romance and fantasy lover who’s always chasing stories that pull you in, make you feel everything, and stay with you long after the final page.

I read across the full spectrum of romance, from dark and taboo to soft and fluffy, and I’m especially drawn to stories that blur the lines between fantasy and romance.

Give me morally gray characters, high-stakes tension, slow burns that hurt in the best way, and a touch (or a lot) of spice 🌶️. Whether it’s an intense dark romance or an immersive fantasy world with a sweeping love story, I’m here for it.

Audiobooks are a big part of my reading life too, love all types of narration, especially duet and multicast, there’s nothing like a performance that brings the story and chemistry to life.

Fun facts:
• I’m a trope-first reader, tropes always win me over
• “Who did this to you?” is an instant favorite
• I love a little chaos, especially when it comes to forbidden or morally complex stories
• My TBR is always growing, and I fully embrace it
• If I love a book, I will absolutely convince you to read it too

If you enjoy honest reviews, trope talk, and discovering your next favorite read, you’ll feel right at home here. Come hang out, build your TBR, and let’s obsess over books together 📚

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My favorite 2026 reads in audio!


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My bookish tattoos!

My bookish tattoos! I thought it was time to show off my bookish tattoos made by @idiaz.tattoo 😻 It all started with a tarot card, the reader. Then 3 dragons to celebrate my favorite romantasy reads and last one.. for now is dedicated to @authorkatestewart books, The Ravenhood Series🐦‍⬛ Yes I’m team Tobias 🫶 My sleeve is not complete, I’ll be adding more soon and maybe I’ll show them off too when I do. QOTD: Do you have any tattoos? Bookish or not? #tattoosaretherapy #bookishtattoos #theravenhoodtrilogy Bookish tattoos, dragon tattoos, tattoos based on books


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The Auction by Sadie Kincaid
The Auction by Sadie Kincaid

The Auction by Sadie Kincaid, narrated in duet by Grayson Owens & June deBorahae - mini review 🎧🖤 I thought this was a standalone… IT IS NOT and now I need book 2 immediately 👀 This story hooked me from the start and did not let go. Dark, intense, and so addictive. Our MMC, Lincoln, is extremely morally gray and I am here for it. And Imogen… I felt for her, I doubted her, and honestly until the very end I didn’t know if she had fooled me or not. That tension kept me completely hooked. 🎧 The audio?? A MUST.
Grayson Owens and June DeBorahae absolutely elevated this story, the performance, the emotion, EVERYTHING. These narrators are truly top of the class, and I honestly cannot imagine continuing the series without the audio. “He can push and i will bend, but i will never break” If you love dark romance, age gap, masked billionaires, Beauty & the Beast vibes, forced proximity this is definitively for you. Overall, this was dark, gripping, and incredibly addictive. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Thank you HTP and NetGalley for the review copy, all opinions are my own QOTD: best tropes pairing with forced proximity?? #darkromancereads #audiobooklover #MorallyGrayMMC #htpthehive #hiveinfluencer dark romance books, audiobook recommendations, morally gray hero romance, spicy dark romance, psychological romance books, enemies to lovers vibes, immersive reading experience, romance book recommendations, addictive romance reads, dark romance series, sadie kincaid books,


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The Hanging Heart  Eva Simmons
The Hanging Heart Eva Simmons

The Hanging Heart by Eva Simmons, narrated in duet by Blair Thatcher & Anthony Palmini - mini review 🖤🎧 This book had me in that “I want to stop reading because I know I’m about to get hurt… but I NEED to know what happens” phase 😭 And then… THAT cliffhanger?? Eva really said suffer. Elorie and the world completely pulled me in from the start, and I was hooked the entire time. 🎧 The duet narration?? INCREDIBLE.
Multiple POVs and I never once felt lost. Blair Thatcher (new to me!!) absolutely impressed me 👏
And Anthony Palmini?? Sir… making me fall for the villain like that?? If you love gripping stories with emotional damage and amazing audio… this is it 👀 “Love is not a big enough word to define what it means to meet your mate. To look them in the eyes and realize why you were not whole until the moment they saw you.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
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🌶️🌶️🌶️ Thanks Eva Simmons and Hambright PR for the E and audio review copies, all opinions are own QOTD: If fated mates were real, would you travel the world to find yours or go about your life and trust that your mate will find you one day? #audiobookaddict #HPRTheHangingHeart #EvaSimmons #HambrightPR #bookrecommendations dark romance books, audiobook recommendations, duet narration audiobook, multiple pov romance, cliffhanger books, emotional romance reads, immersive reading experience, spicy romance books, romance book recommendations, addictive book series


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No, Don’t Ever Stop by Marni Mann
No, Don’t Ever Stop by Marni Mann

No, Don’t Ever Stop by Marni Mann - mini review 💋🔥 Every time I read a Marni Mann book I’m like “this is my favorite”… and yet here we are AGAIN!! This might actually be my favorite so far. I loved it SO much. Swoony billionaire MMC ✔️
Strong, resilient FMC ✔️
Top tier spice ✔️
And it even made me a little teary-eyed which?? rare for me Gavin?? Alpha, obsessed, and completely gone for Emily.
And Emily?? Smart, strong, and has this man wrapped around her finger. Marni Mann just DOES IT every single time. Ma’am… respectfully… no, don’t ever stop 😏🙃 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Thankyou valentine pr and netgalley for the review copy, all opinions are my own QOTD: Do you love billionaire romances… or do you prefer a different trope? #billionaireromance #spicyromancebooks #romancereaders #ValentinePR billionaire romance books, spicy romance reads, alpha male romance, strong female main character, contemporary romance books, swoony romance reads, emotional romance books, romance book recommendations, steamy romance novels, must read romance


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Hide the Witches by Miranda Lyn, narrated by Laura Horowitz - mini review 🖤

This is easily one of
Hide the Witches by Miranda Lyn, narrated by Laura Horowitz - mini review 🖤 This is easily one of

Hide the Witches by Miranda Lyn, narrated by Laura Horowitz - mini review 🖤 This is easily one of my top reads of 2026 so far. From the prologue I was fully locked in and ended up immersive reading with the audio because I could not put it down. Enemies working together, high stakes, slow burn, forced proximity, hidden identity, found family, deadly trials, and banter for days? SAY LESS. Syneca Black is THAT FMC. Fierce, brave, badass, and I am already desperate for book two after that cliffhanger hurt me 😭 🎧And the audio?? Laura Horowitz is a MASTERCLASS narrator. The pacing, tone, emotion, everything was next level. This is one of those “if she narrates it, I’m listening immediately” situations. ⭐️ Infinite stars story
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🌶️🌶️ Thank you so much Miranda Lyn for this review copy, all opinions are my own QOTD: What trope instantly makes you pick up a book without hesitation? 👀 #hidewitches #fantasyromance #audiobookaddict fantasy romance books, audiobook recommendations, enemies to lovers fantasy, slow burn romance books, found family fantasy, magical trials books, high stakes fantasy romance, hidden identity trope books, strong female main character books, book recommendations fantasy romance


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Hi Lisa,

I love bully romances and I certainly have some reccomendations for you!

Zodiac Academy Series by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
One of my all-time favorite bully fantasy romances. It’s a long series that will take you on a roller coaster of emotions, and if you’re a vibe reader, I highly recommend it. Plus, the series is on KU and audio, your library, or Hoopla may also have it, so it’s a win-win.

Amid Clouds and Bones: A Romantasy Standalone by Ella Fields
If you’d like a standalone bully fantasy romance, I highly recommend this one. Sometimes we don’t have time for a long series, and this is perfect to satisfy a bully romance craving. It’s also available on audio if you love audiobooks.

Brutal Boys of Everlake Prep by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
Another favorite, this is a high school why choose bully romance series that I really loved. And there is a hint of paranormal woven in the story. (I hear you like Romantasy)

Loving the Liar (Silver Falls University Book 1) by Lola King
This is my favorite Lola King series, but check your triggers because this one is dark, in true Lola King fashion, and very steamy.

The Devils They Are (Boys of Willowbrook Book 1) by Steph Macca
Last but not least, I recently listened to the audio for this one. It’s a why choose romance with forced proximity at a rival school, cage fights, and an FMC who is a total baddie. The audio has a fabulous cast, narrated by Maxine Mitchell, J.F. Harding, Aaron Shedlock, and Anthony Palmini.

I hope you find something you like here, I’m always happy to recommend more.

Thank you for your trust and support, and happy reading!

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