Tonya
@pages-and-pothos.bsky.social
I'm a voracious reader who also loves fandom, nature, and pets. I mostly post book recs and pictures of my houseplants.
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Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romances: January-June 2026
Pumped by K.M. Neuhold (January 2nd) I’m just a nerd, standing in front of a bench press, asking it not to humiliate me in front of my gym crush I’ve never walked into a gym on purpose in my life, and I’m not sure which part is more shocking, the…
Pumped by K.M. Neuhold (January 2nd) I’m just a nerd, standing in front of a bench press, asking it not to humiliate me in front of my gym crush I’ve never walked into a gym on purpose in my life, and I’m not sure which part is more shocking, the…
Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romances: January-June 2026
Pumped by K.M. Neuhold (January 2nd) I’m just a nerd, standing in front of a bench press, asking it not to humiliate me in front of my gym crush I’ve never walked into a gym on purpose in my life, and I’m not sure which part is more shocking, the massive beefcake who immediately challenges me to arm wrestle or the fact that I kind of want to come back.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romances: January-June 2026
Pumped by K.M. Neuhold (January 2nd) I’m just a nerd, standing in front of a bench press, asking it not to humiliate me in front of my gym crush I’ve never walked into a gym on purpose in my life, and I’m not sure which part is more shocking, the…
Pumped by K.M. Neuhold (January 2nd) I’m just a nerd, standing in front of a bench press, asking it not to humiliate me in front of my gym crush I’ve never walked into a gym on purpose in my life, and I’m not sure which part is more shocking, the…
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I've had one lovely book reviewer reach out to ask about whether this book is "sapphic" or not, and I've been tagged in a bunch of posts that simply label it that, so I'd like to share what I told the one lovely person:
I have been calling it sapphic-ish. Flora-William is a woman and a man.
I have been calling it sapphic-ish. Flora-William is a woman and a man.
🌈COVER REVEAL🌈
From the acclaimed author of Chef's Kiss and A Gentleman's Gentleman comes a riotous Regency romp, featuring a charming and unforgettable genderfluid lead.
A LADY FOR ALL SEASONS is out March 10.
Preorder & full synopsis: tjalexander.com#books6
From the acclaimed author of Chef's Kiss and A Gentleman's Gentleman comes a riotous Regency romp, featuring a charming and unforgettable genderfluid lead.
A LADY FOR ALL SEASONS is out March 10.
Preorder & full synopsis: tjalexander.com#books6
December 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I've had one lovely book reviewer reach out to ask about whether this book is "sapphic" or not, and I've been tagged in a bunch of posts that simply label it that, so I'd like to share what I told the one lovely person:
I have been calling it sapphic-ish. Flora-William is a woman and a man.
I have been calling it sapphic-ish. Flora-William is a woman and a man.
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Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Adult Fiction: January-June 2026
Trying something different this year and breaking up by genre, so if you're looking for SFF/H, Crime Fiction, or Graphic Novels, just keep scrolling! (Yes, some of those distinctions are a little fuzzy. I did my best.) Romance will still be…
Trying something different this year and breaking up by genre, so if you're looking for SFF/H, Crime Fiction, or Graphic Novels, just keep scrolling! (Yes, some of those distinctions are a little fuzzy. I did my best.) Romance will still be…
Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Adult Fiction: January-June 2026
Trying something different this year and breaking up by genre, so if you're looking for SFF/H, Crime Fiction, or Graphic Novels, just keep scrolling! (Yes, some of those distinctions are a little fuzzy. I did my best.) Romance will still be getting its own post, though, so do keep an eye out for that in the coming days! Literary/Upmarket Fiction…
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December 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Adult Fiction: January-June 2026
Trying something different this year and breaking up by genre, so if you're looking for SFF/H, Crime Fiction, or Graphic Novels, just keep scrolling! (Yes, some of those distinctions are a little fuzzy. I did my best.) Romance will still be…
Trying something different this year and breaking up by genre, so if you're looking for SFF/H, Crime Fiction, or Graphic Novels, just keep scrolling! (Yes, some of those distinctions are a little fuzzy. I did my best.) Romance will still be…
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Hudson and Connor reveal the Heated Rivalry season 2 announcement 😂
via hbomax instagram
#heatedrivalry
via hbomax instagram
#heatedrivalry
December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Hudson and Connor reveal the Heated Rivalry season 2 announcement 😂
via hbomax instagram
#heatedrivalry
via hbomax instagram
#heatedrivalry
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2025 is almost at a close, which means it’s time to announce our 2025 Members’ Choice Finalists as voted on by the community! 🏆✨
#aardvarkbookclub #toooldforthis #americanrapture #bateaterandothernamesforcorazeng #whenthewolfcomeshome #awitchsguidetomagicalinnkeeping #thebuffalohunterhunter
#aardvarkbookclub #toooldforthis #americanrapture #bateaterandothernamesforcorazeng #whenthewolfcomeshome #awitchsguidetomagicalinnkeeping #thebuffalohunterhunter
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
2025 is almost at a close, which means it’s time to announce our 2025 Members’ Choice Finalists as voted on by the community! 🏆✨
#aardvarkbookclub #toooldforthis #americanrapture #bateaterandothernamesforcorazeng #whenthewolfcomeshome #awitchsguidetomagicalinnkeeping #thebuffalohunterhunter
#aardvarkbookclub #toooldforthis #americanrapture #bateaterandothernamesforcorazeng #whenthewolfcomeshome #awitchsguidetomagicalinnkeeping #thebuffalohunterhunter
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Looking for a quick, cozy, and queer winter read? Check out Glimmer in the Dark, a winter solstice romance novella with all the Hallmark romcom joy!
Perfect winter read for the non-religious queers, with a balance of heart, humor, and heat!
🌈💜 🌈📚 💙📚
CozyDuBois.com
Perfect winter read for the non-religious queers, with a balance of heart, humor, and heat!
🌈💜 🌈📚 💙📚
CozyDuBois.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Looking for a quick, cozy, and queer winter read? Check out Glimmer in the Dark, a winter solstice romance novella with all the Hallmark romcom joy!
Perfect winter read for the non-religious queers, with a balance of heart, humor, and heat!
🌈💜 🌈📚 💙📚
CozyDuBois.com
Perfect winter read for the non-religious queers, with a balance of heart, humor, and heat!
🌈💜 🌈📚 💙📚
CozyDuBois.com
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Do you have a library card? Will you get a library card? When will you get a library card?
December 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Do you have a library card? Will you get a library card? When will you get a library card?
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For US readers: there's another Goodreads giveaway running for ARCs of TWAHK, until the 16th! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... Fewer entries than last time so far, so better odds.
Book giveaway for The Wolf and His King by Finn Longman Dec 02-Dec 16, 2025
Enter to win one of 100 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Dec 02-Dec 16, 2025. Finn Longman’s atmospheric retelling of Bisclavret will sink its...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
For US readers: there's another Goodreads giveaway running for ARCs of TWAHK, until the 16th! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... Fewer entries than last time so far, so better odds.
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Get ready for something magical! Our next Opus collection is The Last Binding Trilogy by @freyamarske.bsky.social in collaboration with Tor! Check this post for more info + sale details 💜✨
🗓️ Early Access (subscribers): January 8th, 5pm EST
🗓️ General Sale: January 9th, 5pm EST
🗓️ Early Access (subscribers): January 8th, 5pm EST
🗓️ General Sale: January 9th, 5pm EST
December 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Get ready for something magical! Our next Opus collection is The Last Binding Trilogy by @freyamarske.bsky.social in collaboration with Tor! Check this post for more info + sale details 💜✨
🗓️ Early Access (subscribers): January 8th, 5pm EST
🗓️ General Sale: January 9th, 5pm EST
🗓️ Early Access (subscribers): January 8th, 5pm EST
🗓️ General Sale: January 9th, 5pm EST
The hype of the television adaptation got to me, so I finally read Game Changer by Rachel Reid. It's fun and very spicy. I'm reading Heated Rivalry now and am already obsessed. 🌈💜💙📚🌈📚 pagesandpothos.blog/post/8018833...
Game Changer by Rachel Reid
Official Summary:
New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. In this case, it’s not just a lucky smoothie he’s craving—it’s the man who made it.
Pro hockey star....
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December 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The hype of the television adaptation got to me, so I finally read Game Changer by Rachel Reid. It's fun and very spicy. I'm reading Heated Rivalry now and am already obsessed. 🌈💜💙📚🌈📚 pagesandpothos.blog/post/8018833...
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US people: there is a Goodreads giveaway for 50 print ARCs of HOW TO FAKE IT IN SOCIETY (which releases next April so don't miss). Get your "nervous nouveau riche x flagrant con artist" Regency romance here!
(US only, not in my control, sorry.)
(US only, not in my control, sorry.)
Book giveaway for How to Fake It in Society by K.J. Charles Dec 01-Dec 31, 2025
Enter to win one of 50 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Dec 01-Dec 31, 2025. Enter for a chance to win an ARC of HOW TO FAKE IT IN SOCIETY!“A...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
US people: there is a Goodreads giveaway for 50 print ARCs of HOW TO FAKE IT IN SOCIETY (which releases next April so don't miss). Get your "nervous nouveau riche x flagrant con artist" Regency romance here!
(US only, not in my control, sorry.)
(US only, not in my control, sorry.)
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Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Here are 8 fiction picks that were standout stars. n.pr/49PcyVy
Here are 8 novels NPR staff and critics loved in 2025
Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Here are 8 fiction picks that were standout stars.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Here are 8 fiction picks that were standout stars. n.pr/49PcyVy
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Currently reading & really enjoying a proof of LOVE GALAXY by @sierrabranham.bsky.social !!! Yes it's about a bi disaster trash collector getting drawn into a reality dating show to determine who will marry the galactic imperial heirs, but it ALSO has murder, politics, banter, and great characters!
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Currently reading & really enjoying a proof of LOVE GALAXY by @sierrabranham.bsky.social !!! Yes it's about a bi disaster trash collector getting drawn into a reality dating show to determine who will marry the galactic imperial heirs, but it ALSO has murder, politics, banter, and great characters!
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Fave Five: Queer Hockey Romance Series
For more m/m hockey titles, click here. Puck Struck by Kate Cochrane (f/f) Game Changers by Rachel Reid (m/m) The Comebacks by A.J. Truman (m/m) Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer (f/f) Breakaway by E.L. Massey (m/m and m/f) Bonus: These are all Adult, but for…
For more m/m hockey titles, click here. Puck Struck by Kate Cochrane (f/f) Game Changers by Rachel Reid (m/m) The Comebacks by A.J. Truman (m/m) Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer (f/f) Breakaway by E.L. Massey (m/m and m/f) Bonus: These are all Adult, but for…
Fave Five: Queer Hockey Romance Series
For more m/m hockey titles, click here. Puck Struck by Kate Cochrane (f/f) Game Changers by Rachel Reid (m/m) The Comebacks by A.J. Truman (m/m) Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer (f/f) Breakaway by E.L. Massey (m/m and m/f) Bonus: These are all Adult, but for YA, check out Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu (m/m)
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December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Fave Five: Queer Hockey Romance Series
For more m/m hockey titles, click here. Puck Struck by Kate Cochrane (f/f) Game Changers by Rachel Reid (m/m) The Comebacks by A.J. Truman (m/m) Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer (f/f) Breakaway by E.L. Massey (m/m and m/f) Bonus: These are all Adult, but for…
For more m/m hockey titles, click here. Puck Struck by Kate Cochrane (f/f) Game Changers by Rachel Reid (m/m) The Comebacks by A.J. Truman (m/m) Out on the Ice by Kelly Farmer (f/f) Breakaway by E.L. Massey (m/m and m/f) Bonus: These are all Adult, but for…
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My debut sapphic space fantasy novel, Name Her Holy came out this year!
For all the lovers of disaster lesbians taking a swing at god, the locked tomb enjoyers, and the people who just want the cosmos to be gayer 👁️✨👁️✨👁️
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For all the lovers of disaster lesbians taking a swing at god, the locked tomb enjoyers, and the people who just want the cosmos to be gayer 👁️✨👁️✨👁️
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December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
My debut sapphic space fantasy novel, Name Her Holy came out this year!
For all the lovers of disaster lesbians taking a swing at god, the locked tomb enjoyers, and the people who just want the cosmos to be gayer 👁️✨👁️✨👁️
the-hallowed.carrd.co
For all the lovers of disaster lesbians taking a swing at god, the locked tomb enjoyers, and the people who just want the cosmos to be gayer 👁️✨👁️✨👁️
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An Amateur Witch’s Guide to Murder by K. Valentin is a very funny (and occasionally gruesome!) cozy horror with fast-paced mystery. The main friendship is so sweet, and there's a hint of a queer romance, too. I'd love for this to become a series! 🌈💜💙📚🌈📚 pagesandpothos.blog/post/8016019...
An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder by K. Valentin
Official Summary:
Mateo Borrero has 99 problems—and all of them hinge on his missing bruja mother and the demon she trapped inside his body.
Mateo's mother forbade him from ever using magic, but now....
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December 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
An Amateur Witch’s Guide to Murder by K. Valentin is a very funny (and occasionally gruesome!) cozy horror with fast-paced mystery. The main friendship is so sweet, and there's a hint of a queer romance, too. I'd love for this to become a series! 🌈💜💙📚🌈📚 pagesandpothos.blog/post/8016019...
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We might not carry Heated Rivalry, but we do have gay, sapphic, trans and queer special edition books! Several of which are on sale right now 👀
December 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We might not carry Heated Rivalry, but we do have gay, sapphic, trans and queer special edition books! Several of which are on sale right now 👀
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The Gods have left their mark. In the race for power, only the destined will rise.
The Rainbow Crate team is pleased to reveal that our January 2026 theme is…
☀️ MARKED BY THE DIVINE 👑
Read on to learn more! 🧵
The Rainbow Crate team is pleased to reveal that our January 2026 theme is…
☀️ MARKED BY THE DIVINE 👑
Read on to learn more! 🧵
December 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Gods have left their mark. In the race for power, only the destined will rise.
The Rainbow Crate team is pleased to reveal that our January 2026 theme is…
☀️ MARKED BY THE DIVINE 👑
Read on to learn more! 🧵
The Rainbow Crate team is pleased to reveal that our January 2026 theme is…
☀️ MARKED BY THE DIVINE 👑
Read on to learn more! 🧵
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The campaign to fund Monsterotica has 25 hours left! We've hit our funding goal, and we're $1300 from our first stretch goal - which will get many backers an extra art print, and get all our authors a raise doubling their earnings.
I'd love help spreading the word!!
I'd love help spreading the word!!
AND WE'RE OFFICIALLY FUNDED!
But that doesn't mean this deal is over. Come get your books and merch, and help us reach our first stretch goal!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/duc...
But that doesn't mean this deal is over. Come get your books and merch, and help us reach our first stretch goal!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/duc...
December 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The campaign to fund Monsterotica has 25 hours left! We've hit our funding goal, and we're $1300 from our first stretch goal - which will get many backers an extra art print, and get all our authors a raise doubling their earnings.
I'd love help spreading the word!!
I'd love help spreading the word!!
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free shipping on bookshop! i promise it's a gorgeous paperback in person -- other people, unrelated to me, have even said so!
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December 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
free shipping on bookshop! i promise it's a gorgeous paperback in person -- other people, unrelated to me, have even said so!
bookshop.org/a/116591/978...
bookshop.org/a/116591/978...
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Hi. I’m planning 2026 book events and seeking ARC readers for my June 2026 release, Love Is A Contact Sport, on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social
The ARCs and Events request form is available now at
bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
✍🏾📚💕🌈
#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBooks #BoldStrokesBooks
The ARCs and Events request form is available now at
bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
✍🏾📚💕🌈
#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBooks #BoldStrokesBooks
Love Is A Contact Sport by Frederick Smith (ARC Request Form and Events Planning Request)
This request form is for an Advanced Reader Copy of LOVE IS A CONTACT SPORT, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance novel by Frederick Smith, releasing June 16, 2026 on Bold Stroke...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Hi. I’m planning 2026 book events and seeking ARC readers for my June 2026 release, Love Is A Contact Sport, on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social
The ARCs and Events request form is available now at
bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
✍🏾📚💕🌈
#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBooks #BoldStrokesBooks
The ARCs and Events request form is available now at
bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
✍🏾📚💕🌈
#Romancelandia #BookSky #BlackBookSky #LGBTQBooks #BoldStrokesBooks
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Annual reminder that I've got a holiday romcom out
"A super-steamy queer holiday romance that deals with serious topics, such as substance addiction, identity exploration, and family strife, while still managing to be uproariously funny and incredibly romantic." —Library Journal (⭐ review)
"A super-steamy queer holiday romance that deals with serious topics, such as substance addiction, identity exploration, and family strife, while still managing to be uproariously funny and incredibly romantic." —Library Journal (⭐ review)
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Annual reminder that I've got a holiday romcom out
"A super-steamy queer holiday romance that deals with serious topics, such as substance addiction, identity exploration, and family strife, while still managing to be uproariously funny and incredibly romantic." —Library Journal (⭐ review)
"A super-steamy queer holiday romance that deals with serious topics, such as substance addiction, identity exploration, and family strife, while still managing to be uproariously funny and incredibly romantic." —Library Journal (⭐ review)
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Hey @bookshop.org is doing a big free shipping deal, plus handpicked books are on sale! Support your local indie bookstore while buying books online!
Many of my books are available there in paperback (and Cheddar Luck Next Time also in ebook). Here's my affiliate link:
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
Many of my books are available there in paperback (and Cheddar Luck Next Time also in ebook). Here's my affiliate link:
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hey @bookshop.org is doing a big free shipping deal, plus handpicked books are on sale! Support your local indie bookstore while buying books online!
Many of my books are available there in paperback (and Cheddar Luck Next Time also in ebook). Here's my affiliate link:
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
Many of my books are available there in paperback (and Cheddar Luck Next Time also in ebook). Here's my affiliate link:
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
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We’re a queer special edition book box running a sale for Black Friday! All of our books feature queer main characters, we only hire human artists, and we support indie authors!
November 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We’re a queer special edition book box running a sale for Black Friday! All of our books feature queer main characters, we only hire human artists, and we support indie authors!
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THE REANIMATOR MYSTERIES series is perfect for lovers of Gothic coziness. There are 4 books with
💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes
🫀An autistic necromancer
⚰️His reanimated lover
🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC
🏳️🌈MM paranormal historical romance
🔗⬇️Available wide!
#romancelandia #booksky 🌈📚
💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes
🫀An autistic necromancer
⚰️His reanimated lover
🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC
🏳️🌈MM paranormal historical romance
🔗⬇️Available wide!
#romancelandia #booksky 🌈📚
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
THE REANIMATOR MYSTERIES series is perfect for lovers of Gothic coziness. There are 4 books with
💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes
🫀An autistic necromancer
⚰️His reanimated lover
🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC
🏳️🌈MM paranormal historical romance
🔗⬇️Available wide!
#romancelandia #booksky 🌈📚
💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes
🫀An autistic necromancer
⚰️His reanimated lover
🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC
🏳️🌈MM paranormal historical romance
🔗⬇️Available wide!
#romancelandia #booksky 🌈📚