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[close] Welcome to the "Smutty Scriptures" podcast and book club, hosted by three best friends and avid readers Blue Cromwyll, ACuddlefish, and Purple_spacecat. With their sharp wit and infectious humor, these three book-loving buddies take a lighthearted approach to their discussions, tackling everything from steamy love scenes to ridiculous plot twists with equal parts enthusiasm and laughter. Along the way, they'll share their favorite moments, poke fun at the genre's more outlandish elements, and offer plenty of hot takes and hilarious commentary on the "Sacred Texts" that are all things fantasy. Whether you're a die-hard fan of fantasy romance or just looking to dip your toes into the genre, this podcast is the perfect companion for any reader. So grab a cup of tea, cozy up with a good book, and join the conversation with "Smutty Scriptures"!

[close] Dark Romance Group! We meet downtown Every other Wednesday! Tempting Recommendations: Got a book so dark and filthy it should come with multiple pages of trigger warnings? We are here for it! Spicy Scale Ratings: From slow burn to straight up inferno, debate what makes books sizzle and if it hits the sweet spot between pain and pleasure. Naughty TBRs: Build your backlog while we share books that have wrecked us in the best way, and help you avoid the ones that were all tease, no payoff… Goals, not guilt: Celebrate progress, whether it is one page or one book Sins Welcome: Feel free to swoon, squeal, blush or giggle uncontrollably Dark Romance Dares Welcome: Accept or decline dares from members who submit books that will shamelessly push limits. *submissions may or may not be anonymous

[close] Welcome to Spicy Book Club! Let us introduce ourselves, we are a couple who enjoy reading smut. We started group to build a community who also enjoy reading smut because we don't have anyone in our surroundings to connect over books/reading. We are hoping that our group will be a safe space for everyone to feel free to talk about everything and anything related to books without any judgement.

[close] 🥀 Finding beauty in the shadows and romance in the red flags. 🚩 A sanctuary for those who prefer the villain and believe "morally gray" is just a starting point. We’re obsessed with the books your mother warned you about. Check the TWs at the door—it’s about to get dark. 🌑🖤