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Upcoming Book Release 8/15

Upcoming Book Release 8/15

The Way We Used To Be: a childhood friends to lovers romance
By Amarie Wheeler

Blurb:

After walking away from her soul-sucking corporate job, Amara Singleton is finally chasing the dream she’s held since childhood—opening a boutique dedicated to her own plus-size clothing designs.
There’s just one problem.
The only storefront she can afford is falling apart and is in desperate need of renovations.
When she unfortunately runs into Theo Sinclair, her childhood best friend—and first love—who disappeared from her life without a trace eight years ago, he makes her an offer she can’t afford to refuse. He’ll renovate the boutique for free… if she gives their friendship another chance.
Working side by side forces them back into the easy rhythm they once shared, and the more time Amara spends with Theo, the harder it becomes to ignore the feelings she never truly left behind.
She finds out Theo’s been carrying a life-altering secret for eight years—one that could destroy the fragile second chance they’re building. Now Amara must decide if some wounds are too deep to heal…or if love is worth the risk of breaking her heart all over again.

u/Shoujolover02 — 14 hours ago

Looking for non-toxic hood romance recs with next-gen & best friend spin-offs!

Hey everyone! I'm looking for Wattpad book recommendations. I really want an urban / hood romance where the main couple is actually non-toxic and they end up having kids. Ideally, I'd love it if the kids eventually get their own spin-off / next-generation stories. Also, I love a good friend group dynamic! I would absolutely love it if the MMC (male main character) has a guy best friend, the FMC (female main character) has a girl best friend, and those two best friends have their own interconnected story/book as well. Let me know your favorites that fit this vibe! Thank you!

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u/Ok-Cold-6212 — 4 days ago

Mmc is head over heels

I'm looking for book recommendations with a specific trope where the male main character (MMC) initially doesn't see the female main character (FMC) in a romantic way (she wasn't his type at first), but after spending more time around her, he begins to develop strong feelings and obsession. I'm not interested in stories where she chases after him. I'm thinking of a slow-burn story where he falls first and harder. If that makes sense. Any recommendations close to that? Also, the FMC has to be Black.

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u/Shoujolover02 — 8 days ago

Quiet Black Fmc

Hello! I’m on the lookout for book romance recommendations featuring a Black female main character who is an introvert and prefers to stay low-key. I'd love to hear your suggestions!

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u/Shoujolover02 — 11 days ago

Looking for more romance recommendations

Similar to these books if anyone can drop any recommendations please and thank you

u/Hcantrell316 — 12 days ago

LF an unloved MMC and an FMC who has all the love to give to him

I’m new to this subreddit, literally had no idea that this was a thing so needless to say, I am fucking ecstatic. I’m looking for what my title states…an unwanted, vulnerable or just lonely, sweet but gruff, MMC who’s never truly been loved and an FMC who is confident, independent and just bursting with love and wants him instantly, so insta-love on her end I guess ? I want him to be quietly/secretly obsessed though and thinking that he doesn’t deserve her when in reality…he does. Nothing super dark please and please no extreme black boy trauma. There’s enough of that in real life, I don’t want to read about it too. I have no black romances to compare it to so hopefully I get some recs to start me on my journey.

Please no cheating, poly, HR.

I like CR, HR, Fantasy, prefer M/F pairing but open to others as long as it has what I’m looking for. Also no crazy age gaps over 10 years. Thank you 🫶🏾

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u/CollegeTraining7116 — 10 days ago

Romance between characters who are 28 and 23 normal or a negative light?

I wonder as is this a normal age difference no one would care about in universe or would peers of both parties be suspect

for example does the older person come across as dating that young as they can't get women their age so should they be portrayed in a negative light? Like being seen as a manchild/loser/bum etc

honestly what's the most realistic way to depict this romance and how would readers feel about this sort of relationship?

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u/VideoSharp8658 — 9 days ago

Clean recommendations

I really want to find mild or little to no spice books with a black fmc and a black mmc (li). If there are any fantasy that are enemies to lovers let me know but any romance (mostly enemies to lovers) would be great. I’m open to other tropes though just any really good clean romance or Romantasy.

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u/QueenKatara123 — 13 days ago

Rich FMC, normal MMC?

For this request id prefer they'd be both black.

Also that she's dominant inside and outside the bedroom. He's also a nerd. Bonus if she's a crime boss or something.

Thanks!!

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u/Spectra_04 — 13 days ago

Recommendations

For those who have read this book, “My Muted Love by Love Belvin”, I’m looking for more romance books with similar themes. (Two main characters from different backgrounds, with tension and some drama.

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u/Shoujolover02 — 14 days ago