Spice Traders

Glitch by Briana Michaels

Triggers: stalking by ex-partner (non-violent), off screen reference to child pornography, threat of revenge porn, flashback of verbal/emotional abuse KU: Yes! Recommendation: Yes! For more of the author, check out https://www.brianamichaels.com/

Sabotage by Shantel Tessier

Triggers (From the author): “rape, branding/cutting, sexual torture, graphic violence, drug/alcohol use. If you‘ve never read a dark romance, please don’t start with this one.” KU: yes Recommendation: yes, if you're into dark romance For more of the author, check out https://shanteltessier.com/

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Amid Clouds and Bones by Ella Fields Part 2

Triggers: dark fae romance, dubious-consent, virginity reveal/loss, choking, torture and war violence, captivity, death. This is part 2 of 2. KU: Yes! Recommendation: YES! For more of the author, check out https://ellafields.net

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Amid Clouds and Bones by Ella Fields Part 1

Triggers: dark fae romance, dubious-consent, virginity reveal/loss, choking, torture and war violence, captivity, death. KU: Yes! Recommendation: YES! For more of the author, check out https://ellafields.net

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The Romanov Oracle by Molly Tullis Part 2

This is part 2 of 2. Triggers: sex, violence, language, parental abuse, murder, poverty, child enslavement KU: No Recommendation: No For more of the author, check out https://thebibliophileblonde.com/

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The Romanov Oracle by Molly Tullis Part 1

This is part 1 of 2. Triggers: sex, violence, language, parental abuse, murder, poverty, child enslavement KU: No Recommendation: No For more of the author, check out https://thebibliophileblonde.com/

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Bride by Ali Hazelwood Part 2

This is part 2 of 2. Triggers: mention of blood, off page violence, off page death of parents Tropes: arranged marriage, werewolf/vampire romance, enemies to lovers, he falls first, knotting (IYKYK) KU: No Recommendation: Will be revealed in part 2! For more of the author check out https://alihazelwood.com/

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Bride by Ali Hazelwood Part 1

This is part 1 of 2. Triggers: mention of blood, off page violence, off page death of parents Tropes: arranged marriage, werewolf/vampire romance, enemies to lovers, he falls first, knotting (IYKYK) KU: No Recommendation: Will be revealed in part 2! For more of the author check out https://alihazelwood.com/

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The Unrequited by Saffron A. Kent Part 2

Triggers: Cheating, Rape, Postpartum Depression, Self Harm, Harming of a Child Tropes: Student/Teacher, Age Gap, Forbidden Romance, Stalking, Manic Pixie Dream Girl KU: Yes Recommendation: Yes? For more from the author visit: https://www.thesaffronkent.com/frontpage_ancora/theunrequited_ancora Part 2 of 2

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The Unrequited by Saffron A. Kent Part 1

Triggers: Cheating, Rape, Postpartum Depression, Self Harm, Harming of a Child Tropes: Student/Teacher, Age Gap, Forbidden Romance, Stalking, Manic Pixie Dream Girl KU: Yes Recommendation: Yes? For more from the author visit: https://www.thesaffronkent.com/frontpage_ancora/theunrequited_ancora

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Swordheart by T. Kingfisher Part 3

Triggers: attempted suicide, intense familial abuse (including attempted forced marriage), violence, blood/gore, and mentions of death and slavery Tropes: forced proximity, protector/bodyguard KU: No Recommendation: Yes For more about the author, visit https://redwombatstudio.com/

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Swordheart by T. Kingfisher Part 2

Triggers: attempted suicide, intense familial abuse (including attempted forced marriage), violence, blood/gore, and mentions of death and slavery Tropes: forced proximity, protector/bodyguard KU: No Recommendation: Yes For more about the author, visit https://redwombatstudio.com/

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Swordheart by T. Kingfisher Pt 1

Triggers: attempted suicide, intense familial abuse (including attempted forced marriage), violence, blood/gore, and mentions of death and slavery Tropes: forced proximity, protector/bodyguard KU: No Recommendation: Yes For more about the author, visit https://redwombatstudio.com/

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Tragically Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter

Triggers: From the author: “Graphic violence, graphic death, gore, orphaned female main character, loss of a parent, the main characters both do a few morally black things to anyone they deem a threat to their mating bond, explicit sexual scenes, mature language​” KU: Yes! Recommendation: Yes! For more about the author visit https://www.authorjah.com/

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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 3

We start 2026 with something a little spooky as the Traders cover Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. This is part 3 of 3. Triggers: From the author: gruesome descriptions of gore, torture, death, and lots of blood, mentions of deaths of family members, suicide, depression, corpses, assault OCD and OCD tics, intrusive thoughts, accidental self-mutilation, heavy compulsions and blood play. Tropes: supernatural romance, deals with the devil, competition, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, morally grey male lead, touch her and die vibes. KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders highly recommend and can’t wait for more! For more information on the author, visit https://kayliesmithbooks.com/.

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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 2

We start 2026 with something a little spooky as the Traders cover Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. This is part 2 of 3. Triggers: From the author: gruesome descriptions of gore, torture, death, and lots of blood, mentions of deaths of family members, suicide, depression, corpses, assault OCD and OCD tics, intrusive thoughts, accidental self-mutilation, heavy compulsions and blood play. Tropes: supernatural romance, deals with the devil, competition, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, morally grey male lead, touch her and die vibes. KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders highly recommend and can’t wait for more! For more information on the author, visit https://kayliesmithbooks.com/.

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Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Part 1

We start 2026 with something a little spooky as the Traders cover Phantasma by Kaylie Smith. This is part 1 of 3. Triggers: From the author: gruesome descriptions of gore, torture, death, and lots of blood, mentions of deaths of family members, suicide, depression, corpses, assault OCD and OCD tics, intrusive thoughts, accidental self-mutilation, heavy compulsions and blood play. Tropes: supernatural romance, deals with the devil, competition, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, morally grey male lead, touch her and die vibes. KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders highly recommend and can’t wait for more! For more information on the author, visit https://kayliesmithbooks.com/.

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Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse

To get you into the holiday spirit, the Traders cover Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse, a spicy MMF holiday Christmas novella! Triggers: lying about identity, derogatory language (but it is consensual) Tropes: mistaken identity, MMF, holiday toy play, love at first sight, hockey romance KU: yes! Recommendation: Both Traders fully recommend! For more of the author, check out www.kaylagrosse.com

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Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark Part 2

This week, the Traders cover their first mafia romance in Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark! This is part 2 of 2. Triggers: kidnapping, torture, violence, mild hate speech, stalking, dubious consent Tropes: enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, forced proximity, touch her and die, mafia romance KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders recommend! For more of the author, check out Sophie Lark on instagra @sophie_lark_author

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Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark Part 1

This week, the Traders cover their first mafia romance in Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark! This is part 1 of 2. Triggers: kidnapping, torture, violence, mild hate speech, stalking, dubious consent Tropes: enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, forced proximity, touch her and die, mafia romance KU: Yes! Recommendation: Both Traders recommend! For more of the author, check out Sophie Lark on instagram @sophie_lark_author

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