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I would like to find some of these books written from a perspective that is more true to the poly experience. I want more emotional intelligence and fleshed-out characters to go along with the sexy scenes and fun action/horror/mystery/space exploration/whatever. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 3, 2021 - 15 answers

I feel the need to sublimate some of my spicier urges via fiction. I’m happily married, & I’ve had my share of whirlwind romances and flings and casual sex. I am finding myself a bit nostalgic about this, but not enough to jeopardize my reality. Time to live vicariously through the lens of fantasy as a healthy coping mechanism! Can you point me towards any fictional works - especially novels - featuring these specific concepts or tropes? [more inside]
posted by nukacherry on Nov 23, 2020 - 8 answers

What are the page-turningest, hottest, most fun, hands-down-best contemporary romance novels of the last few years? Any sub-genre.
posted by latkes on Oct 19, 2020 - 23 answers

I've been stuck inside nearly everyday since Xmas (except for Dr's visits). I've bought up all my favourite authors on Kindle. I want some fictional book recommendations with certain characteristics... [more inside]
posted by b33j on Jul 5, 2020 - 19 answers

Looking for lighthearted entertainment (books, tv shows, movies) where 2 characters start out as BFFs & then later get into a romantic relationship. [more inside]
posted by jschu on Apr 8, 2020 - 17 answers

Last week my favorite MMO revealed that my favorite romance companion is going to betray me in the newest round of end game content. (Damn you, Bioware. Damn you!) A few days later I realized that a bunch of my go-to movies and tv shows also involve dissolving romances and/or betrayal. This is leaving me feeling way more devastated than is probably healthy. I need some happy romances that I can pretend I’m a part of. What should I watch, play, read, etc?
posted by Hermione Granger on Sep 25, 2017 - 20 answers

What do I need to know about promoting my small online business using Google AdWords? [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa on Aug 26, 2013 - 9 answers

I'm sick in bed with a dose of the flu and I need stuff to read on my kindle. I'm in the mood for intelligent romantic fiction with a dose of thriller - bonus if it has supernatural or gothic elements. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Mar 18, 2013 - 18 answers

Recommend me some seriously good romance/erotic romance fiction? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2012 - 18 answers

Looking for the title of a book I saw last year. [more inside]
posted by metaphorik on Mar 29, 2012 - 3 answers

Summer reading list filter: Looking for books about romantic friendships (psychologically, or as a literary device, I'm not picky) and novels contianing examples. [more inside]
posted by iarerach on Jun 7, 2011 - 18 answers

Struggling writer asks: Help me write a non-cringeworthy love scene! What are some of your favourite literary love scenes, and what made them great? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2010 - 25 answers

I’d like to read some fiction books where the heroine is intelligent, 40+ years old, not incredibly gorgeous or incredibly wealthy or incredibly famous, but with responsibilities (like teenage kids or a career), who has explicit & hot sex. Chick lit all grown up, you might say. [more inside]
posted by b33j on Jun 14, 2007 - 24 answers

I've just finished both David Gilmour's Sparrow Nights and Scott Spencer's Endless Love, each for the second time. They're even better than I remember them. What's your favorite book about unrequited love? I'd like to keep up the streak.
posted by dobbs on Apr 27, 2004 - 17 answers