Our #Romanceopoly Recs

Have we mentioned how much fun we had playing Romanceopoly last year? We've been making our TBRs for this year's challenge but thought we'd take some time to help out our fellow players with our recommendations for some of the prompts. There are also a few that we're struggling with, so leave us a rec in the comments if you can help.

Our Romanceopoly Recs

We tried not to duplicate books that are on the Romanceopoly page. Links to our reviews are provided when they're available.

KILLER CRESCENT

Moon: Read a thriller where there’s a serial killer on the loose

Badlands by Morgan Brice

Deadly Curiosities by Gail Z. Martin

THE BAR

(Any)

Sun: Read a book set where you live or have lived – it can be city/town/state/country…be as specific as you like!

Here are some for places the Weres have lived:

Chicago:

Nightshades by Melissa F Olson

Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge by Paul Krueger

The Black Wings series by Christina Henry

Dallas:

The SWAT series by Paige Tyler

Missouri:

The Anita Blake series by Laurel K Hamilton

Idaho:

At Any Cost by Mandy Baxter

Moon: Read a book where you and the author share at least one initial

J

Wait for You by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Widdershins by Jordan L. Hawk

Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett

WINTER

(Any)

 Sun/Moon: Read a book where it Has a white, blue and or silver cover;

 Has snow on the cover; Has a winter word in the title; Is a winter holiday read

Frozen by Meljean Brook

Ice Blue by Emma Jameson

The Remaking of Corbin Wale by Roan Parrish

FLIRTS CORNER

(Contemporary Romance)

Sun: Read a contemporary romance with a nerdy hero or heroine

Wild Ride by Julie Ann Walker

Mister O by Lauren Blakely

My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren

BFF’S HOUSE

(Any)

Sun: Read a friends to lovers romance

To Catch a Rogue by Bec McMaster

The Friend Zone by Kristen Callihan

The Bang Over by Lili Valente

Moon: Read a best friend's sibling romance

 Be With Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout

As Long As You Love Me by Ann Aguirre

Mister O by Lauren Blakely

AMOUR AVENUE

(Contemporary Romance)

Moon: Read a second chance contemporary romance

 

Rock Wedding by Nalini Singh

POST OFFICE

(Any)

Sun: Read a romance which started online

The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai

My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord

Moon: Read an epistolary romance

This is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Motar

 Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett

The Boy Next Door by Meg Cabot

COURTSHIP ROW

(Historical Romance)

Sun: Read a historical romance where the h/H is a wallflower

Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean

Moon: Read a historical romance where the h/H is a spy or soldier

The Soldier's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian

THE COBBLES

(Historical Romance)

Sun: Read a historical romance where the title is longer than 5 words

 

Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLean

One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

Moon: Read a Historical Romance NOT set in London

Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George

Bitter Spirits by Jenn Bennett

OUTER SPACE

(Sci-Fi)

Sun: Read a sci-fi set on an alien planet or spaceship

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

Shoot the Messenger by Pippa DaCosta

Moon: Read a sci-fi with an alien or cyborg main character

Claimings, Tails, and Other Alien Artifacts by Lyn Gala

The 5th Gender by G.L. Carriger

SPRING

(Any)

Read a book where it: Has a green or yellow cover; Has flowers on the cover;

Has the word ‘Spring’ in the title Where the hero or heroine is a gardener or farmer

The Bourbon Kings by JR Ward

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

Work For It by Talia Hibbert

FANG ALLEY

(Paranormal Romance)

Sun: Read a PNR with a magic user or paranormal creature (not vampire or shifter) h/H

Promise of Darkness by Bec McMaster

Shadowbound by Bec McMaster

Moonshadow by Thea Harrison

Moon: Read a PNR with a vampire or shifter H/h

Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster

Heart of Fire by Bec McMaster

FATED FOLLY

(Paranormal Romance)

Sun: Read PNR where the h/H is part of a pack/coven/band/paranormal group

The Leopard King by Ann Aguirre

American Witch by Thea Harrison

Moonstruck by Lauren Dane

Moon: Read a fated mates PNR

True of Heart by M.L. Rhodes

Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler

DRIVE IN MOVIE

(Any)

Sun: Read a romance where the h/H is a movie star or works in the film industry

Wrecked by Shiloh Walker

Both main characters are former TV stars. I'm saying that counts.

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Moon: Read a romance that develops from a ONS or a brief romantic tryst

Forever With You by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Rebel Hard by Nalini Singh

SOLDIER STREET

(Romantic Suspense)

Sun: Read a romantic suspense where the h/H is in the military

Undiscovered by Anna Hackett

The Black Knights Inc series by Julie Ann Walker

Moon: Read a romantic suspense where the h/H is in an action pose on the cover

Claimed by Elle Kennedy

Razor's Edge by Shannon K. Butcher

FARMERS MARKET

(Any)

Moon: Read a romance where the hero or heroine is a chef or works in the food industry, owns a bakery/restaurant/food or drink establishment

 Wrong to Need You by Alisha Rai

Small Change by Roan Parrish

The Remaking of Corbin Wale by Roan Parrish

RAINBOW ROW

(LGBT Romance)

Sun: Read a F-F romance

A Little Light Mischief by Cat Sebastian

 Stormsong by C.L. Polk

Competence by Gail Carriger

Moon: Read a M-M Romance

 Badlands by Morgan Brice

In the Middle of Somewhere by Roan Parrish

The Lawrence Browne Affair by Cat Sebastian

LOVERS LANE

(LGBT Romance)

Sun: Read an LGBT set in college

 A Hundred Thousand Words by Nyrae Dawn

Autoboyography by Christina Lauren

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

(The last two have MCs in college but aren't strictly set at college.)

Moon: Read a LGBT romance which isn’t a contemporary

 This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

Witchmark by C.L. Polk

Spectred Isle by K.J. Charles

The Sumage Solution by G.L. Carriger

SUMMER

(Any)

Read a book where it: Has a brightly coloured or multicoloured cover;

Has the beach, sand or the sun on the cover; Has a summery word in the cover (sun, summer, heat, beach); Is a summer holiday read;

Ocean Light by Nalini Singh

A Bad Day For Sunshine by Darynda Jones

ACTION AVENUE

(Urban Fantasy)

Sun: Read an urban fantasy with a dark cover

Borrowed Souls by Chelsea Mueller

Dirty Magic by Jaye Wells

Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge by Paul Krueger

Moon: Read an urban fantasy with a kick ass heroine on the cover

Heart of Malice by Lisa Edmonds
Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur
Thunder Road by Sierra Dean

City Lane
(Urban Fantasy)
Moon: Read an Urban Fantasy published in the last 5 years

Boundary Crossed by Melissa F. Olson

The Voodoo Killings by Kristi Charish

THE GYM
Moon: Read a book that has a bangin’ body or gorgeously dressed person on the cover

How the Duke Was Won by Lenora Bell
A Highlander Walks Into a Bar by Laura Trentham
Deacon by Kit Rocha

JOURNEY’S END

(Fantasy)

Sun: Read a fantasy where the main character is a magic user

Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho

Breath of Earth by Beth Cato

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Moon: Read a fantasy with the chosen one trope

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons

EMERGENCY SERVICES

(Any)

Sun: Read a romance where the h/H is in the medical profession

A Dance Like Flame by Tammy Blackwell

Lionheart by Thea Harrison

The Demon Prince by Ann Aguirre

Moon: Read a romance where the h/H is a fireman or police officer

Badlands by Morgan Brice

Fall With Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Butterface by Avery Flynn

BEAU BOULEVARD

(Young Adult)

Moon: Read a young adult novel considered a classic

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli 

AUTUMN

(Any)

Read a book where it: Has an orange, gold or yellow cover;

Is a spooky or Halloween read;Has the leaves or trees on the cover

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

Owl and the Japanese Circus by Kristi Charish

THE OFFICE

(Any)

Sun: Read a non-contemporary romance where the couple meet at their place of work

Forged by Desire by Bec McMaster

The Omega Objection by Gail Carriger

Moon: Read a romance where the couple meet at their place of work

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell

Small Change by Roan Parrish

Rock Hard by Nalini Singh

LADY LANE

(Women’s Fiction)

Sun: Read a women’s fiction novel

Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore

Coffee Shop

(Any)

Moon: Read a book that has either food or drink on the cover or a foodie word in the title

Ain't She a Peach by Molly Harper
The Bourbon Kings by JR Ward
Jinn and Juice by Nicole Peeler

PAST EAVES

(Historical Fiction)

Sun: Read a historical fiction novel

A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

We Need Recs For

SLEUTH STREET

(Mystery)

Sun: Read a mystery where the title of the book includes any words associated with death. For example: death, grave, bones etc

KILLER CRESCENT

(Thriller)

Sun: Read a thriller where the main character is a detective or PI

AMOUR AVENUE

(Contemporary Romance)

Sun: Read an age gap romance
Moon: Read a contemporary romance with mature characters (40+)

FARMERS MARKET

(Any)

Sun: Read a romance where the h/H is a farmer/rancher/cowboy

CAMPUS CORNER

New Adult

Sun: Read a new adult where the h/H is a nerd

Moon: Read a new adult where the h/H is a jock

NEW VIEW

(New Adult)

Sun: Read a friends to lovers new adult romance

Moon: Read an enemies to lovers new adult romance

PASSION PLACE

(Erotic Romance)

Sun: Read an erotic BDSM romance

Moon: Read an erotic romance with a menage or reverse harem

Are you playing Romanceopoly this year?