Queer Owned Brick and Mortar Book Shops
Here is a rainbow colored array of LGBTQIA+ themed and queer owned and operated brick and mortar bookstores all around the globe that you can check out during your next
Must Try Literary Themed Food Joints!
In today’s compilation, we’ll be traveling across the globe and visiting the many restaurants, pubs and cafes that take inspiration from the rich legacy of authors and the field of
BookTok Accounts you Have to Follow!
If you’re like me and you get completely sucked into watching TikToks, then you will love this list of fun creators in the “BookTok” community. These creators use their accounts
Best Fictional Spiders in Literature
Are you the type to freak out when you spot a spider sharing the bathroom with you? Wait till you read what some spiders in literature can get up too.
Iconic Couples in Horror
There are couples who will forever remain rooted in our memories, for their hot chemistry, affinity, and their strong bond. In today’s compilation, we’ll be looking at the best couples
Best Weddings in Literature!
Weddings are one of our favorite things in literature for many reasons, one being their versatility! They have the ability to be grand, bittersweet, comically horrendous, and even over the
Fictional Inventions that we Wish Really Existed
Have you ever wished for a particular fictional gadget to exist in real life? Well, we at Adore have so many on our list that would make life so much
Best Scary Japanese Literature for fans of Horror
Konnichiwa! We hope you enjoy Adore’s compilation of the best in Japanese literature. Caution: This isn’t for the faint of heart! 1. The Summer of the Ubume by Natsuhiko Kyogoku
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Best Black Romance Novels to get Sucked into!
In this compilation, I thought I’d shed light on some Black authors and some African American romance novels that have been overlooked or are so popular that you need to add them to your reading list immediately! 1. Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson Excerpt: Jesse watched as the boy let out a breath and seemed to brighten as if the weight of the world was lifted from his shoulders. He followed Kerry to the back, and Jesse could hear her as she gave the boy a snack and then began to patiently teach him how to fix his mess.
How to Write a Break Up Scene
As much fun (and often sensual) it is to pen a love story, inadvertently there comes a time in every author’s life where their characters part ways or outgrow each other. Breakup scenes are an emotional rollercoaster not only for the readers but also for authors who pen them and they can be the hardest scenes when it comes to conveying a sense of authenticity or realism. But fret not, you’ll have mastered the art of writing a breakup scene as long as you follow this long-ish list of rules… First, let’s learn about the types of breakups… One sided
Spooky Board Games Perfect for Halloween!
If you don’t feel like going out trick or treating and just want to spend a quiet Halloween at home with family and friends, then we highly recommend checking out a bunch of board games from our spook-tastic compilation that we’ve come up with for you with oodles of love and plenty of ooze…. Ghost Stories A village is overpowered by a legion of ghosts who are on an evil quest to gather the ashes of Wu-Tang, Lord of Hell in a bid to resurrect him. This strategy-based adventure game involves players who take on the role of Taoist monks
Top 10 Werewolf and Shifter Novels
Fangs for tuning in, dear readers…& sorry for the bad pun, I take it back! I hope you’re ready for another hot serving of delicious literature to seek out and read. This time around, I’ve taken on the task of helping you discover some of the hottest titles in the werewolf and shifter genre… Wolf with Benefits by Shelly Laurenston: This novel takes the age-old friends with benefits trope and turns it on its head by putting a supernatural twist on it. It’s the eighth book in the ‘Pride’ series and follows Ricky Lee, a werewolf who has sworn to
12 Vampire Romances to Sink Your Teeth Into
Beyond just Twilight, lies an unexplored plethora of vampire romances that will satisfy all your lustful reading needs. I’ve compiled a few here that are full of irresistibly charming and strong (at times morally grey) heroes and heroines with steamy chemistry, which I hope will help to satisfy those desires, cravings, needs, and possible blood lust…. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead A gritty and dark take on the vampire romance genre, Vampire Academy revolves around Rosa and Lisa who are on the run from the Academy but unfortunately are hunted down and forced back into the Academy. From then on,
Books About Ghost Hunters and Paranormal Investigators
Are ghost hunters and paranormal investigators the real deal or just a big bunch of frauds? Is paranormal investigation actually legit or just a whole bunch of hooey? Well, we can’t say for sure since we really aren’t experts in the field, but what we can guarantee is that our compilation of some of the best books about this subject will definitely make your Halloween even spookier… Greta and the Ghost Hunters by Sam Copeland with illustrations by Sarah Horne This side-splitting and touching book is a great read for you and your kids (just don’t read it out to
Books like Game of Thrones
Missing Game of Thrones, here are 10 amazing series for you to read next!
The Complete Guide to Interactive Story Games
As we’ve mentioned before, we are in the process of creating an interactive story game for IOS and Android devices. We are so excited about the upcoming beta launch of Adore Romance Stories and would love to have all of you sign up! You can visit the beta sign-up page here. We wanted to take a minute and tell you a little bit about interactive story games, why we decided to create one, and some of our favorite games already in the space that we love to play. What are interactive story games? Interactive fiction was probably the earliest known example
Books on Mental Health
Amazing fiction and nonfiction books on protecting your mental health and in persevering against all odds.
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