Wild Dog Bones

Urban Life Guide ③

A collection of urban romance novels I've read, Part Two

BG Second-Chance Romance

I do love angsty, bittersweet stories, but I'm a little picky about the writing. Feel free to add suggestions in the comments~

Open My Eyes and I’m Reading Romance

Romance novels I’ve finished and bought (ongoing list)

A Fan of Men Saving Women

I like stories where the male lead helps the female lead heal. I don’t like age gaps, and I’m not into gentle, gentlemanly male leads. Five-star books are ones I absolutely love. I haven’t fully subscribed to some stories because their bonus chapters feel too repetitive.

Unrestrained Id-Indulgent Fiction

Main picks: unrestrained personal kinks, romance over plot, few ensemble casts.

Disappointing Reads

Books I got tricked into reading. I paid for them, so let me vent a little. The higher the recommendation rating, the more badly I got burned.

Full-Purchase Showcase

I read a bit of everything, but lean toward BG. Any book with a substantial review has been read in full. My taste is subjective. Dealbreakers: violent, coercive men; negative gender stereotypes; and golden fingers.

High-Intensity Romance

High emotional intensity, no catty competition between women, and a heroine with a vivid personality and real charm.

I Want to Steal Your Reading List Too

I like imperfect characters

Great Novels with Intense Romance!

Highly emotional / The leads are a perfect match and so fun to ship / The story stirs up all kinds of feelings / Lots of tension and push-and-pull / Truly moving stories (reposting prohibited)

Recommended Reads

Dark and twisted, with a crowd of admirers. Both the plot and writing are great. I'll read anything as long as it's good. I love clingy, lovey-dovey relationships, toxic men and difficult women, and all-consuming true love

Pretty Good

Keeping a record

I'm Not Picky

I'll read pretty much anything. I'm against stripping romance out of romance novels. Keep your strong female and male leads far away from me...

Novels I Think Are Great!

When will I finally learn how to write a book review?

Dropped Reads

Favorite Contemporary Romance

Each has its own merits

Top-Tier Angsty Romance

That moment when they reunite after being apart for so long, ahhh, that ache and tingle in your heart. It hits just right!!

Broken Up, Then Back Together

The push and pull between adults

Favorites

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Favorites

Books that totally hooked me, and only the ones I think are good (at least four stars). They're all contemporary romance.

Word Is, These Stories Will Satisfy Your Ears

That’s a wrap for tonight. Lights out, good night.

Historical Romance

Books I recently finished following.

How to Know I Love You Most

A reading log for BG romance: lots of bittersweet tension, lots of emotionally intense stories (in my opinion), and plenty of flawed characters. The overall tone is light, or the romance is bittersweet with a touch of sweetness.

A Kaleidoscope of Love

Childhood sweethearts, body-size differences, a sense of forbidden guilt...