Slow Burn

[close] Welcome to the Villa. This is a space for readers who find beauty in the silence between words. We celebrate atmospheric sapphic fiction—stories defined by long shadows, Mediterranean heat, and the kind of longing that feels like a physical weight. Whether you’re here for the high-stakes tension of the Salvatore mafia empire or the quiet, lyrical world of coming-of-age drama, you’ll find a home here among fellow lovers of the "slow burn." What we share here: Deep-dive discussions on "Ice Queen" archetypes and forbidden age-gap romance. Mood boards and "vibe" checks for upcoming releases. Exclusive early access to ARCs (Advance Review Copies) and free promotional windows. “It is about a house that holds its women the way old houses hold warmth—long after the source of it is gone.”

[close] Welcome to the Thornwood Coven — the official gathering place for readers of Gina Thornwood’s dark romantasy, paranormal romance, and paranormal women’s fiction. Here, you can interact with Gina, ask questions, chat with fellow fans, and even leave letters for her morally gray characters (yes, Broderick bites back). Behind-the-scenes lore, ARC invites, sneak peeks, and coven-only content await!

[close] Welcome To Badass Bookworms Babes!♥️🖤 Have a soft spot for twisted stories, psychopaths and dark souls? Feel free to join!! 🖤This a group where we allow our fellow bookworms who are more into the dark side connect with other dark readers. 🖤To girls who can't get enough of Cocky Billionaires, Growly Vikings, Badass Bikers, Tattooed Baby Daddies, Sexy Professors, Cold Mobsters, Naughty Royals, Broody Vampires, Alpha Shifters, Rowdy Rockstars, God like Athletes, Sweet Highlanders Delicious Firefighters, Yummy Chefs, Bulky MMA Fighters......... This group is for you!! 🖤From Insta Love to Slow Burn lovers, MM toFF lovers, Clean Romance lovers to Forbidden Romance lovers Sweet Love story to Dark & Twisted Love story lovers...... everyone is welcome with warm hugs and chocolate kisses!! 🖤To talk about never ending book boyfriends, vote polls, meet new friends, watch book trailers and unravel your wildest, darkest fantasies! 🖤Go grab your wine ladiez! Membership Requests! 💀You must be 17+! ~This group contains adult content and inappropriate things that are not for young readers. So beware! 💀Answer the challenge question! ~Be Respectful when you answer and make sure you answer the question clearly. 💀You must be an avid Romance/Smut reader!! ~This a group where we discuss about our love for romances and a little bit of fantasy, so unless you are heavy reader of either of these two genres, we would not accept! 💀Goodreads profile must be at least 2 months old ~This is a must since we are looking for active readers who actually wants to discuss books! Have fun girlz!!🖤

[close] A romance book club for lovers of banter, brooding heroes, and stories that bring all the feels. 18+ only