So, now that Game of Thrones is done, I think now would be the perfect time to make Dragonriders of Pern the next big series. It has something for everyone and it's an amazingly detailed world. Tons of material to work with. I love this book series. Just my recommendation for a new series to fall in love with.

#dragonridersofpern

Another great book by John Douglas. This book is perfect to read while waiting for Mindhunter season 2 to come out. Highly recommend.

#truecrime #mindhunter #johndouglas

Well, life has been busy so I'm still on this book. Running behind of my goal but not giving up. It's been good so far. I hope to finish it up now that I'm taking time off for Spring Break. She was a talented author for sure.

This book was a life changer for me. If you struggle with social anxiety like I do, this book not only identifies the issue but teaches the tools to conquer your fear. Highly recommend!!!

Read this book for work, but it applies to your personal life as well. Very good book. Highly recommend if you struggle having those hard conversations.

Starting my next chronological gothic novel. I have never read any of Ann Radcliffe's novels so this should interesting. I'm going to count this for February, but getting a start on it now since it's a longer novel and I'm reading it on #serialreader.
#gothic #gothicfiction #gothicnovel

Got my January Gothic fiction novel done. It's interesting. There were times when it had an almost Monty Python vibe. Lol Overall it was pretty good. Alfonso was badass too. Theodore and Matilda, I loved. My heart!

New Years Resolution: Read Gothic fiction (at least 1 book a month) in chronological order.

I found an interesting article about gothic fiction and its history and thought it would be fun to read these novels in the order they were written so that I can really see the evolution of gothic fiction. Some I've read before, others I have not. Should be pretty fun, I think.

Article: https://www.bbc.com/timelines/zyp72hv

This turned out to be a really fun book to read. It was free on Google Books, so I thought, why not, and gave it a chance.

It's a reverse harem (1 female, several males) romance set in an alien world. The characters are engaging and the world building is well done. I actually can't wait to read the next book.

#romance #alienlover #reverseharem #erotica

It's getting cold out there!!! We won't know what to do with ourselves down here. City is going to shut down. Lol Wish I was home right now cuddled up and reading. :)

#Houston #Winter #Cold

Wow, this book was so hard to read, but so important to do so. Held captive for 18 years is so mind blowing to me. She was so strong. I'd definitely recommend this book but it's a tough one for sure.

I plan to start the Cleveland girls stories next. I know that's going to be tough.

#truecrime #memoir #autobiography

This was a very good book. I love historical fictions evolving Ancient Rome. I can't wait to read the next book.

#historicalfiction

I do love Kitty Thomas novels and this was pretty good. Although the damsel in distress started to really annoying me by the end and I feel that this pair didn't quite fit right. But it had some interesting moments and i found myself wanting know more about his life and family. But over all it was just okay.

#darkerotica #darkromance

Just started this alternative reality series. It's really good so far. I was up for some different that my usual MO and this has really hit the spot. It's not a romance, but instead its a very good scifi/fantasy trilogy.

What if the Roman Empire never fell? What if the Roman's had discovered America first? In 1218 with the Norsemen. These are the questions that drove this story. So fascinating! Definitely recommend.

Finally read this trilogy. It's very hot, taboo, dark and very erotic. Such an interesting take on the Sleeping Beauty fairytale.

#darkerotica #darkromance #erotica #romance #bdsm #bdsmromance

Just started this comic series. I am really enjoying it so far. Way, way better then the TV series.

#DCcomics #lucifer #DC

Speak of Mary Shelley...I finished this one on #serialreader and it was so good. This book was banned from the moment it was published and stayed that way until the 1950s. Its about the forbbiden love of a father and daughter and all the doom it brings. Some have said that this book was really about Mary Shelley and her father but there is no real evidence of that. Anyway, definitely recommend.

Who else is excited about this movie coming out? Mary Shelley had such an interesting, scandalous and sad life. Her books are so deep and thought provoking. I'm also really excited to see Lord Byron as well. He's a favorite of mine. This movie looks really good.

Here's the trailer: https://youtu.be/6EaDRhPm1DM

I have to take a moment here to recommend that most heart wrenching books I have ever read. These books will make you feel things you never imagined you would. I read them back to back and both left me emotionally drained. The mark of a great book. They are beautiful, tragic taboo romances. Incest, abuse, neglect, obsession are the backdrop to these romances. Couldn't recommend them more.

Finished another quick read on #serialreader. This was also thought provoking. About a woman's battle with mental illness and the blatant disregard by others to help her. Its considered an important feminist early work. Its was very good.

#classics

Finished a quick #serialreader story. I liked this one alot. It was thought provoking. It raised the question of which was less humane: death penalty or life imprisonment. Very interesting.

#classics

Just bought two more Ann Rule books. I'm going to start with Green River, Running Red. I have always been fascinated by this case. I'm excited.

This was my first Ann Rule book. OMG, this book was so good. And it really cut through a lot of the nonsense that surrounds Ted Bundy. Highly recommend this book if you are looking to get into the true crime genre.

#truecrime #annrule #tedbundy

I am about finished with this one and I can confidently say this is a pick. The sequel to Prisoner. Stone Keaton is my favorite!! This book was fast paced like the one before and just awesome. I loved it more than the first book.

#romantsy #darkerotica #darkromance #romance #erotica

This series was very good. If you want a way better version of Fifty Shades of Grey, then this series is for you. Gideon Cross is a sexy, dark, broken billionaire that will steal your heart. The series is dark, steamy and a page-turner.

#darkerotica #romantsy #romance

This series is always at the top of the list for #darkerotica. The pennical of what dark erotica represents and very deserving of the slot.

A girl kidnapped and thrust into a dangerous world to be used as a pawn in a plot for revenge. A broken captor with a messed up past. Its very dark, messed up and so, so steamy.

#darkerotica #erotica #romance #dark #romantsy #BDSMromance

This is my favorite Kitty Thomas novel! The world she builds is so interesting.
I love a good sadist hero and Brian was so awesome. A woman who was broken by bad doms but still wanted to find a good dom to submit to. Brian is feared in the training house for the discipline he enforces. He's broken from his past. They are an unlikely pairing but its a sweet story.

#romantsy #darkerotica #darkromance #BDSMromance #romance

I just finshed my first book on #serialreader. This was little sci-fy written in the 50s. While I found the concept of the story and the ideals of humanity needing to come together for the good of all great, the actual writing was bad. It read like a first draft and if the author had taken the time to really fix up the writing it would have been great. So, its a thumbs down just for that unfortunately. And I couldn't find the book on here so...

This book was very steamy, fast-paced, heart breaking and very dark. Grayson was very compelling for a messed-up, broken anti-hero. I'm also glad to see the authors are continuing the story with the other men in the group. I'm looking forward to reading more. All and all it was a good dark romance.

#darkromance #darkerotica #romance #romantsy #erotica #eroticaromance

I started my very first Bullet Journal yesterday. Its such a great idea and really helps keep the stress and anxiety down. Plus its was really fun to make.

If you aren't sure what it is, this article explains it really well. https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelwmiller/how-to-start-a-bullet-journal?utm_term=.n...

Pinterest also have a bunch of ideas for it too.

#bulletjournal #planner #diary #journal

Not book related but today I finished crocheting my scarf. I could not be happier with the result. Its looks like something I bought in a store. Anyway, pretty proud and wanted to show it off a little. Happy Sunday, everyone!😀📚📖

#crochet

Speaking of book/reading apps...here's what I have on my phone. I use all of them pretty much every day. I do love paperbacks but nothing can beat having your books just a touch away on the phone. :) I'm also open to any app recommendation for books or writing as I write as a hobby. Can never have enough apps.

I'm starting #2018 with the Serial Reader app. I love this app so much! Classics in small doses is such a good idea.

Happy New Year!!!

Finished my last book of the year. My first book for this author, and it was really good. It had a lot of mystery too it and some confusing moments up until the twist where everything becomes so much clearer. Its dark, sad and lovely all at the same time. I can't wait to read more by her.

#willowwinters #darkerotica #romance #forgetmenot #romantsy #darkromance

Joining the fun...haha

This book was everything I expected it to be. Its interesting to see how the FBI changed over the years and how John helped with those changes. His ego does kind of get tiring after a while though. Over all its a pick for me. The Netflix series is better though.

#mindhunter #truecrime

Just finished this book in the series. It has been an emotional series so far. Very dark, heartbreaking and tragic. Its a bit of a slow burn story of recovery/redemption from an awful evil past. I just love heroes in villains disguises. Not a light series, but deep. I look forward to the next book.

#eroticaromance #Darkerotica #romantsy #romance

Just got back from The Last Jedi. It was amazing!!! God, so much I could say about this movie. But I won't. :) Instead let me just say I LOVE Kylo Ren!! I can not wait to see what happens next. :) And still totally shipping Reylo! :D

#Starwars #Thelastjedi #Reylo #Kyloren

If you love Outlander, historical romances, time travel romances and sexy Highlanders, this is the series for you. I thoroughly enjoyed this series. The women are strong, the men are hot, what more could you want. Haha

#timetravelromance #historicalromance #romance

This ended up being my second favorite book by Kitty Thomas. Its #dark, twisted and also a story of redemption. A woman who is tired of the #BDSM scene and wants to be really owned (no pretend). A man who is dying for redemption after losing his slave to an accident. An island to bring them together. One of the author's best stories.

#erotica #darkerotica #bdsmromance #darkandtwisted

Speaking of classics...Love #vampires? I do!!!

Well, this is the book that started it all. Before Dracula, Varney, before Louis and Lestat, before Buffy, Twilight and all the rest. This book was the very first vampire story ever made.

Lord Ruthven was the first vampire. *hints my user name.*

It was created along side Frankenstein on the same day. The history of the book is just as interesting as the book.

A must read for all vampire lovers.

While reading all the latest and modern books today, I always take the time to pick up classics as well.

This short little classic was so fun to read and absolutely hillarious. It is supposed to be a satire of Adam and Eve. It got banned shortly after publication as you might imagine. The rebel I am always loved to read banned books. Haha

I knew I'd love this book when the very first sentence made me crack up hard. Highly recommend!!

"It's what we are."

For some reason this part really struck me. John was talking with a gambler he had just arrested and was trying to understand why the guy couldn't just made money the legal way. What a profound moment and the kick start of John wanting to know why. Just fascinating.

I really must give a shout out to the BDSM Community on Reddit for this gem. This book and series is always at the top of their list when asked about what fiction books represent #BDSM correctly.

And it really does. I am loving it so much. I'm almost to the end and can't wait to buy the rest of the series. Its a great look into the lifestyle and living out a darker fantasy.

I definitely recommend this book. :) #darkerotica #romantsy

I just had to pick this book up after binging the Netflix series. I'm on chapter 4 and I have to say I am enjoying it. John, like Holden (who is based off him), is engaging and empathic. I will say there is an arrogance to his writing which causes me to roll my eyes at times but despite that its rather enjoyable. Holden was like that too though so... I can't wait to read more.

I got the ebook on a whim when I saw it was free and I quickly devoured it and the rest. It was worth it! #timetravelromance

Its the American version of Outlander and its fantastic! Can not recommend it enough. 1600's Jamestown, Native American side of history, A modern woman taken back in time and Vikings. What more could you ask for! A beautiful romance and a historically accurate tale. This series and its spin offs are all great reads.

This series was my introduction to #darkerotica genre and it ended up being the perfect series to start my dark, twisted love story addiction.

Never before had a character (Tess) spoke to my deeper needs and illuminated all those repressed desires I had.

Q is truly the perfect anti-hero. Intense, scary, feirce and broken. If I was a Disney princess, he would be my prince for sure. :D

This series has always been my favorite dark erotica.