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!Image 11: Cover of Ecstasy UnveiledSeries · Complete

Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Love Morally Gray MMC

Ecstasy Unveiled

Larissa Ione

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★ 4.4☆ 5.0

!Image 12: Cover of Sin UndoneSeries · Ongoing

Bodyguard / Protector Touch Her and Die Second Chance

Sin Undone

Larissa Ione

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★ 4.5☆ 5.0

!Image 13: Cover of RevenantSeries · Ongoing

Forbidden Love Morally Gray MMC Touch Her and Die

Revenant

Larissa Ione

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★ 4.6☆ 5.0

!Image 14: Cover of Dragon HeartstringSeries · Ongoing

Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Love Morally Gray MMC

Dragon Heartstring

Juliette Cross

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★ 3.5☆ 4.8

!Image 15: Cover of The Trouble with Twelfth GraveSeries · Ongoing

Forbidden Love Fated Mates Morally Gray MMC

The Trouble with Twelfth Grave

Darynda Jones

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★ 5.0☆ 4.8

!Image 16: Cover of The Lost PrinceSeries · Complete

Forbidden Love Slow Burn Bodyguard / Protector

The Lost Prince

Julie Kagawa

clean

★ 4.5☆ 4.8

!Image 17: Cover of Stolen SongbirdSeries · Complete

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Slow Burn

Stolen Songbird

Danielle L. Jensen

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★ 4.0☆ 4.8

!Image 18: Cover of On The EdgeSeries · Complete

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Banter

On The Edge

Ilona Andrews

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★ 4.0☆ 4.8

!Image 19: Cover of Endless KnightSeries · Ongoing

Forbidden Love Second Chance Morally Gray MMC

Endless Knight

Kresley Cole

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★ 4.4☆ 4.8

!Image 20: Cover of EverboundSeries · Complete

Forbidden Love Morally Gray MMC Slow Burn

Everbound

Brodi Ashton

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★ 3.5☆ 4.8

!Image 21: Cover of Pale DemonSeries · Complete

Banter Slow Burn Morally Gray MMC

Pale Demon

Kim Harrison

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★ 4.5☆ 4.8

!Image 22: Cover of Bayou MoonSeries · Complete

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Banter

Bayou Moon

Ilona Andrews

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★ 4.2☆ 4.8

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!Image 23: Cover of Fourth WingSeries · Ongoing

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Forbidden Love

Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros

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★ 4.0☆ 3.3

!Image 24: Cover of The Name of the WindSeries · Ongoing

Slow Burn Banter Morally Gray MMC

The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss

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★ 4.5☆ 3.8

!Image 25: Cover of A Court of Thorns and RosesSeries · Ongoing

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Slow Burn

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas

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★ 3.7☆ 3.3

!Image 26: Cover of TwilightSeries · Complete

Forbidden Love Touch Her and Die Slow Burn

Twilight

Stephenie Meyer

clean

★ 2.9☆ 2.3

!Image 27: Cover of A Court of Mist and FurySeries · Complete

Fated Mates Forbidden Love Slow Burn

A Court of Mist and Fury

Sarah J. Maas

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★ 4.3☆ 3.8

!Image 28: Cover of Iron FlameSeries · Ongoing

Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Love Forced Proximity

Iron Flame

Rebecca Yarros

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★ 4.0☆ 3.3

!Image 29: Cover of Throne of GlassSeries · Complete

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Forbidden Love

Throne of Glass

Sarah J. Maas

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★ 3.9☆ 3.2

!Image 30: Cover of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueStandalone

Forbidden Love Slow Burn Second Chance

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

V. E. Schwab

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★ 4.1☆ 3.3

!Image 31: Cover of A Court of Wings and RuinSeries · Ongoing

Fated Mates Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Love

A Court of Wings and Ruin

Sarah J. Maas

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★ 4.2☆ 3.5

!Image 32: Cover of ElantrisStandalone

Forbidden Love Enemies to Lovers Banter

Elantris

Brandon Sanderson

clean

★ 4.1☆ 3.7

!Image 33: Cover of The House in the Cerulean SeaSeries · Ongoing

Slow Burn Grumpy / Sunshine Forbidden Love

The House in the Cerulean Sea

TJ Klune

clean

★ 4.3☆ 3.8

!Image 34: Cover of WarbreakerStandalone

Forced Proximity Slow Burn Morally Gray MMC

Warbreaker

Brandon Sanderson

clean

★ 4.2☆ 3.8

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!Image 35: Cover of TemptedSeries · Complete

Reverse Harem Chosen One Forbidden Love

Tempted

P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

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★ 3.5☆ 2.7

!Image 36: Cover of The Wolf KingSeries · Complete

Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Love Forced Proximity

The Wolf King

Lauren Palphreyman

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★ 4.0☆ 3.3

!Image 37: Cover of FirelightSeries · Complete

Forbidden Love Forced Proximity Slow Burn

Firelight

Kristen Callihan

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★ 3.9☆ 3.8

!Image 38: Cover of ChosenSeries · Complete

Chosen One Forbidden Love Reverse Harem

Chosen

P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast

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★ 3.5☆ 2.7

!Image 39: Cover of Dark LoverSeries · Ongoing

Fated Mates Forbidden Love Touch Her and Die

Dark Lover

J.R. Ward

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★ 3.7☆ 3.2

!Image 40: Cover of The Mist ThiefSeries · Ongoing

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Forbidden Love

The Mist Thief

LJ Andrews

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★ 4.3☆ 4.3

!Image 41: Cover of Adversary to the VillainSeries · Ongoing

Enemies to Lovers Banter Forbidden Love

Adversary to the Villain

Hannah Nicole Maehrer

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★ 3.7☆ 3.2

!Image 42: Cover of The Ever QueenSeries · Ongoing

Touch Her and Die Morally Gray MMC Forbidden Love

The Ever Queen

LJ Andrews

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★ 3.8☆ 3.7

!Image 43: Cover of A Dance with the Fae PrinceSeries · Ongoing

Forced Proximity Slow Burn Forbidden Love

A Dance with the Fae Prince

Elise Kova

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★ 3.7☆ 3.5

!Image 44: Cover of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your EnemyStandalone

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Slow Burn

The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy

Brigitte Knightley

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★ 3.9☆ 3.2

!Image 45: Cover of The Ballad of Falling DragonsSeries · Ongoing

Enemies to Lovers Forbidden Love Slow Burn

The Ballad of Falling Dragons

Sarah A. Parker

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★ 4.1☆ 3.5

!Image 46: Cover of Arcana AcademySeries · Ongoing

Enemies to Lovers Fake Dating Forced Proximity

Arcana Academy

Elise Kova

Seanan McGuire

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★ 4.5☆ 4.5