One was not for me, while another came out swinging! | Ranking Books 81-90 What Helen Reads 2026-09-25 | One was not for me, while another came out swinging! | Ranking Books 81-90
Once Upon A Time | Romance Book Recs Featuring Fairytale Retellings What Helen Reads 2025-10-02 | Today, I'm sharing 12 romance book recommendations that are fairytale retellings or popular story retellings. So if you love a good Rapunzel retelling or want something darker like the Labyrinth, I've got you covered.👉🏻Want more romance recommendation videos? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=0tdTC9Zr3pE&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4MC1jePVQvlT9sea97aOkM&index=68Timestamps and Romance Books Mentioned:00:00 Introduction00:56 Tower by Claire Kent05:39 Fear Me, Love Me by Lilith Vincent08:10 Be With Me by Gabrielle Sands11:37 His Juliet by Emilia Rossi14:24 Sacrifice the Sea by Anna Fury and Amy Pennza17:41 Sold to the Enemy by Aria R Blue19:19 Hound by Measha Stone21:08 The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Ann Long24:51 Beautiful Beast by Neva Altaj27:17 Entreat Me by Grace Draven29:57 Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros31:32 Thorn In His Side by Helen Juliet33:27 Wrap Up34:10 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookrecommendations #mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #contemporaryromance #agegapromance #fantasyromance #stalkerromance #postapocalypticromance #fairytaleretelling #mmromance #historicalromance
My October TBR *PLUS* What Im Reading for 👻 #TrickorTreatathon 👻 What Helen Reads 2025-09-29 | Watch as I build my romance TBR for October. This month I've got ten books on my must read list which includes some picks from the jar, as well as new releases and how I'm filling my Bingo Board for the Trick or Treatathon taking place throughout the month of October.👉🏻Recommend a book for me to add to my TBR jar: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewformTimestamps and Romance Books mentioned:00:00 Introduction02:22 Torment by Dylan Page04:14 Unconditional by Q B Tyler05:36 The Grown Up by Gillian Flynn08:18 Waltzing with Witches by Hazel Mack11:01 Shadow's Seduction by Kresley Cole13:14 Wicked Abyss by Kresley Cole14:40 Dance of Defiance by Jagger Cole16:01 Chained Fate by Anna Zaires17:54 Trick or Treatathon22:56 Spicy Little Curses by J T Geissinger23:59 Escorted by Claire Kent25:00 Wrap Up26:44 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#romancetbr #tbr #mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #bookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #mafiaromancebooks #mafiaromance #paranormalromance #fantasyromance #romantasy #contemporaryromance #smalltownromance
Unfinished but Unforgettable | Romance Series I’m Still Reading What Helen Reads 2025-09-22 | A few week's ago I shared a video about completed romance series that I've finished and can wholeheartedly recommend to you. Today, I'm sharing the romance series I've started but have not yet finished, but really want to! Let me know, in the comments down below, if you've read these and which book in the series was your favourite!👉🏻Missed my video about the series that you're safe to binge? Watch it here: youtu.be/ItjAoq5R33ETimestamps and Romance Series Mentioned:00:00 Introduction00:47 Devil's Night by Penelope Douglas03:35 Filthy Rich Americans by Nikki Sloane05:54 Haven Ever After by Hazel Mack08:41 Twisted by Ana Huang10:10 Kindled by Claire Kent12:46 King by T M Frazier15:53 Deliver by Pam Godwin17:49 Chestnut Springs by Elsie Silver20:22 The Four Horsemen by Laura Thalassa22:31 Checkmate by Emilia Finn26:22 Wrap Up26:47 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookrecommendations #darkromance #contemporaryromance #billionaireromance #smalltownromance #paranormalromance #postapocalypticromance #dystopianromance
15 New Romance Releases Ranked | Should you add these to your TBR? What Helen Reads 2025-09-18 | Between January and August 2025, I read 15 new releases (excluding Mafia Romance) so I thought it was a good time to wrap them into one ranking video so you can decide if you want to add these new romance reads to your TBR!👉🏻Want more romance recommendation videos? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=gZXbnKzZo54&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4MC1jePVQvlT9sea97aOkM&index=66Timestamps and Romance Books Mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:09 Hunter's Moon by Poppy Aster03:27 A Code of Knights and Deception by Eliza Hampstead05:18 Beg for Me by J T Geissinger07:25 Kiss the Villain by Rina Kent09:00 Mountain Boss by S J Tilly10:50 To The Chase by Julia Wolf12:39 Save Your Breath by Kandi Steiner14:47 Unloved by Peyton Corinne16:26 Protected by Claire Kent18:35 By The Letter by Julia Wolf20:58 Mountain Daddy by S J Tilly23:10 Tell Me You Love Me by Emilia Finn26:13 Hunger In His Blood by Zoey Draven29:14 Wild Side by Elsie Silver31:46 Born for Lace by Nicci Harris35:07 Wrap Up35:28 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookrecommendations #darkromance #contemporaryromance #agegapromance #billionaireromance #smalltownromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #mmafighterromance #paranormalromance #historicalromance #mmromance #dystopianromance #postapocalypticromance #fantasyromance #romantasy
My Favourite Things About Romance | #RomanceGoals Book Tag What Helen Reads 2025-09-15 | This week I've got another BookTube Tag video for you, featuring 14 questions that highlight all my favourite things about romance books. Thanks to Jenn for tagging me in this video and to Diana for creating the Tag in the first place. A link to their videos is below.📽️ Check out my last Tag video here: youtu.be/Tje6Qn3l77QTimestamps and questions:00:00 Introduction00:35 Which romance trope will most likely lead to your perfect romance? 04:23 What do you look forward to in a romance book that will make it a memorable one for you? 05:38 Which romance with acts of service is your favorite? 08:31 Name a favourite heroine/hero in a romance who has character traits or did something specific that made you believe she/he is the perfect match for their love interest? 11:12 Name a romance with relationship goals not only between the hero/heroine (could be a side romance, friendship or familial relationship goals) 12:33 Name your favourite romance(s) with a memorable romantic gesture 14:10 Which couple do you know is in it for the long haul 18:02 Name a book with a couple that has been together for a long time and is still working on a forever kind of HEA 20:28 Name a romance with stellar communication between the couple 25:13 Which romance has great intimate scenes that contribute to the growth of the couple?27:57 Name a romance with pining, can be mutual/ or one sided 33:02 Which romance left you feeling a delicious tension and/or longing between characters? 34:58 Name a romance in which either one protagonist or both together work on themselves or their relationship through therapy. 36:03 Which romance has the most satisfying HEA for you as a reader. 40:02 Wrap UpVideos Mentioned:📽️My Favorite things about ROMANCE | #RomanceGoals Book Tag - youtube.com/watch?v=pgZOFKk2RM0&t=1641s📽️Relationship Goals Book Tag || Original Tag - youtube.com/watch?v=aRhdcpukVYAI'm tagging:@kyanisbooked @avasromancebooks 📲Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #romancegoalsbooktag #fakedatingromance #sportsromance #fantasyromance #billionaireromance #contemporaryromance
Ranking Augusts Romance Reads | Bones, Lies & Beating Hearts What Helen Reads 2025-09-08 | It's time to round-up another reading month! In August I read 12 books and in this video, I rank them in order from my least favourite to my only new five star read! But don't let the rankings fool you, I didn't have anything less than four stars this month so everything I talk about is safe for you to add to your TBR!👉🏻Missed my July Wrap Up? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=yWuGmaDRkLQ&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4TIMdJFgYSqFisEmSwRhPa&index=48Timestamps and romance books mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:35 Blame It On The Pain by Ashley Jade06:22 MacRieve by Kresley Cole09:39 Scattered Bones by Nicole Scarano13:45 Unholy Union by Lana Sinclair17:27 To The Chase by Julia Wolf19:58 Pay For Your Lies by Khai Hara23:43 Precious Hazard by Neva Altaj26:31 Mountain Daddy by S J Tilly29:07 Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole31:34 Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann35:42 Dom by S J Tilly39:21 Bad Intentions by Mila Kane42:31 Wrap Up43:05 BloopersOther videos mentioned:📽️ LIVE SHOW: Immortals After Dark Readalong, Shadows Claim & MacRieve - youtube.com/live/3-6-IGR7zaY?si=3O2tBrS9Qd3_TFgD📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#readingwrapup #monthlyreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #agegapromance #contemporaryromance #tabooromance #billionaireromance #smalltownromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #fantasyromance #romantasy #paranormalromance #bullyromance
These Romance Series Are Safe To Binge | Completed Romance Series I Recommend What Helen Reads 2025-09-04 | Want to binge a romance series? Scared you'll start, only to find the series isn't complete yet? I've got your back! Today, I'm recommending nine romance series that are fully complete and absolutely bingeable. Enjoy!👉🏻Want to know which completed mafia series I recommend? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=UVCfDFprHak&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY7MQmt7TlNXNK36o_HJsRBo&index=32Timestamps and Romance Series Mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:34 Rollin On Series by Emilia Finn06:24 Legacy of Gods Series by Rina Kent10:42 The Alpha Compound Series by Anna Fury15:30 Vancouver Wolves Hockey Series by Odette Stone19:25 Savage U Series by Julia Wolf22:26 Morally Gray Series by J T Geissinger26:09 Washington Wolves by Karla Sorensen29:02 Salacious Players Club by Sara Cate34:56 The Fight Club by Becca Jameson38:28 Wrap Up39:26 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookrecommendations #mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #contemporaryromance #agegapromance #billionaireromance #smalltownromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #omegaverse #mmafighterromance #footballromance #eroticromancebooks
Theyre Complete, But Im Not! | Mafia Romance Series I Need To Finish! What Helen Reads 2025-09-01 | This video is dedicated to my Mafia Romance TBR list. It contains the Mafia Romance Series that are complete and waiting for me to finish, and I have no excuse not to tick these off my list!👁️Want to see more mafia romance recs? Check out my Mafia Romance Monday playlist here: youtube.com/watch?v=VmdnN3wzRq8&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY7MQmt7TlNXNK36o_HJsRBo&index=24Timestamps and series mentioned:00:00 Introduction00:21 Morelli Family by Sam Mariano02: 09 Frost Industries by Montana Fyre03:55 Unlawful Men by Jodi Ellen Malpas05:35 Kids of the District by Nicci Harris07:18 Made by Danielle Lori08:50 Chicago Bratva by Renee Rose12:06 The Seven Deadly Synacores by Aidee Jaimes14:11 Chicago Ruthless by Sadie Kincaid15:13 Born in Blood Mafia Chronicles by Cora Reilly17:12 Camorra Chronicles by Cora Reilly21:50 Wrap Up22:22 BloopersVideos mentioned:Mafia Romance Recs | Bingeable Series I'm Obsessed With - youtu.be/UVCfDFprHak📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #bestmafiaromancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #italianmafiaromance #darkromance #russianmafiaromance #mafiaromanceseries #cartelromance
My September TBR | Four Surprises and Five Planned Romance Reads What Helen Reads 2025-08-25 | Watch as I build my romance TBR for September. Once again, I've narrowed it down to nine must read books, but also have two honourary mentions.👉🏻Recommend a book for me to add to my TBR jar: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewformTimestamps and Romance Books mentioned:00:00 Introduction02:51 The Darkest Corner of the Heart by Lisina Coney05:10 Paved In Blood by Sonja Grey08:34 The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea by Elizabeth O'Roarke11:17 Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell14:05 Dark Skye by Kresley Cole16:16 Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole17:37 Wild Card by Elsie Silver19:03 Beautiful Torment by A Zavarelli20:15 Squatch Out by Deysi O'Donal21:23 Alchemised by SenLinYu23:27 Bitter Burn by Sierra Simone24:19 Wrap Up24:59 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#romancetbr #tbr #mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #bookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #mafiaromancebooks #mafiaromance #paranormalromance #fantasyromance #romantasy #billionaireromance #contemporaryromance #historicalromance #cowboyromance #smalltownromance
Romance Book Recs Featuring Secret or Surprise Babies! What Helen Reads 2025-08-21 | Today, I'm sharing nine romance book recommendations that contain the secret or surprise baby trope. From one night stands to fated mates, they all have one thing in common, nine months from now there's going to be a baby!👉🏻Want more romance recommendation videos? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=gZXbnKzZo54&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4MC1jePVQvlT9sea97aOkM&index=66Timestamps and Romance Books Mentioned:00:00 Introduction00:14 Reckless by Elsie Silver03:36 Hitting The Wall by Cate C Wells06:49 The Director by Renee Rose09:17 Darkest Sins by Neva Altaj11:51 Twisted Pride by Cora Reilly16:17 Cosa Nostra by Nicci Harris18:20 The Goal by Elle Kennedy19:55 By The Letter by Julia Wolf23:12 Hunger In His Blood by Zoey Draven26:48 Wrap Up27:20 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookrecommendations #mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #contemporaryromance #agegapromance #fantasyromance #billionaireromance #smalltownromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #secretbabyromance #surprisebabyromance #paranormalromance
🐕Animal Attraction🐉 | Romance Book Recs Featuring Animals! What Helen Reads 2025-08-18 | Today, I'm sharing nine (plus a last minute entry) romance book recommendations that feature pets or animals that play a vital role in the story. From cats and dogs to bears and eagles, I've got you covered. I even squeezed in a dragon for fantastical flair!👉🏻Want more romance recommendation videos? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=gZXbnKzZo54&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4MC1jePVQvlT9sea97aOkM&index=66Timestamps and Romance Books Mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:00 Ruthless Creatures by J T Geissinger04:08 Off To The Races by Elsie Silver05:56 Born for Silk by Nicci Harris09:08 The Horde King of Shadow by Zoey Draven13:03 Mountain Boss by S J Tilly16:03 Mountain Daddy by S J Tilly19:29 Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver22:42 Playing for Keeps by Emilia Finn25:28 Brutal Ambition by Sam Mariano28:18 Lights Out by Navessa Allen31:19 By The Letter by Julia Wolf35:15 Wrap Up35:55 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookrecommendations #mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #contemporaryromance #agegapromance #fantasyromance #billionaireromance #smalltownromance #stalkerromance
Ranking Julys Romance Reads | Did It Leave Me Ruined? What Helen Reads 2025-08-11 | I'm delighted to share my reading wrap up for July where I review 15 books and dish out a whopping 60 stars! Once again, I've ranked my reading experience for you, starting from my least favourite and finishing on my only five star read!👉🏻Missed my June Wrap Up? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=U8UEQbndtjE&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4TIMdJFgYSqFisEmSwRhPa&index=45Timestamps and romance books mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:27 Lumberjack by Jenika Snow03:32 Death's Favor by Jill Ramsower07:13 Restore Me by J L Seegers09:44 Rebellion, Reign and Revere by Siobhan Davis14:41 Shattered Obsession by Tina Spencer18:55 Silent Vows by Jill Ramsower22:15 Endless by Devyn Sinclair25:35 Born of Ice by Daisy Thorn31:07 Beg For Me by J T Geissinger33:16 Captive Prize by Zoe Blake36:11 The Kingpin's Call Girl by Annika Martin40:30 Dance of Devils by Jagger Cole44:54 Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin52:06 Wrap Up52:29 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#readingwrapup #monthlyreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #agegapromance #contemporaryromance #bdsmromance #tabooromance #billionaireromance #smalltownromance #eroticromance #novella #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #omegaverse #historicalromance
🏷️Get to Know My Reading Taste | 🏆Hitting 1,000 Subscribers | ⏭️Whats Next? What Helen Reads 2025-08-07 | After 18 months on YouTube I finally hit 1,000 subscribers, reached 4,000 watch hours and switched on monetization. Hear about my journey to get to this point and what's next for my channel. I also answer some of your questions including some 'get to know my reading taste' tag questions too.👉🏻Join me on my BookTube journey and go back to the beginning here: youtube.com/watch?v=6_KF7DOdFZ8&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY5_56oOzjqKD6uLG7m2aGbHTimestamps and questions:00:00 Introduction00:52 Channel Update12:13 How often do I upload videos on my channel?13:46 Where do I get inspiration from?19:31 What got me interested in romance?21:25 How do I rate books?25:28 What's my favourite genre?26:07 Plot or character driven stories?26:49 I love it, I don't care if you don't!29:15 I love it, I hope you do too!30:42 How do I decide what to read next?34:50 What book do I wish would go viral?37:13 BookTubers I watch who share my taste41:58 Wrap Up42:24 BloopersBookTubers mentioned:Jenn @TheBookRefuge Amber @amberreadsromance Mary @moretomary Michae @Oheyitsmichae Videos mentioned:📽️HOW I BECAME A ROMANCE READER | Get to Know My Reading Taste: youtu.be/9VOXvWNpKtw?si=lQZQjOlGAmPtnx05📽️Get to Know My Taste (Original) | TAG: youtu.be/HSiW1GlVbdc?si=NBqGVd7oc5Hjlqt3📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#darkromance #romancebookrecommendations #bookrecommendation #mafiaromance #booktube
Mafia Romance Recs | Bingeable Series Im Obsessed With What Helen Reads 2025-08-04 | In this mafia romance monday edition, I'm sharing ten of my favourite mafia romance series that are totally bingeable and ones I've fully completed. I also share one honourable mention - it's a series that's not quite finished yet, but I've read everything I can get my hands on!👁️Want to see more mafia romance recs? Check out my Mafia Romance Monday playlist here: youtube.com/watch?v=VmdnN3wzRq8&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY7MQmt7TlNXNK36o_HJsRBo&index=24Timestamps for books mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:42 Alliance Series by S J Tilly04:18 Fallen Series by Gabrielle Sands06:47 Mafia Wars by Maggie Cole14:25 Boston Underworld by A Zavarelli16:59 Boston Mafia Dons by Bianca Cole19:43 Queens and Monsters by J T Geissinger24:21 The Sinners by Michelle Heard27:09 Medvedev Bratva by Sonja Grey28:37 Underbelly Enchanted by Emilia Finn34:13 Kings of Italy by Mila Finelli39:15 Perfectly Imperfect by Neva Altaj43:46 Wrap Up44:16 BloopersVideos mentioned:Mafia Romance Recs | If You See Something, Don't Say Anything! - youtu.be/Gjh6vWHsE00Mafia Romance Monday | I'm Obsessed with Kings of Italy! - youtu.be/KtrDJhiRjN8📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #bestmafiaromancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #italianmafiaromance #darkromance #russianmafiaromance #irishmafiaromance #mafiaromanceseries
Audiobook Era and Mid-Year Freakout Tag 2025 What Helen Reads 2025-07-28 | I'm merging two tag videos together. My Audiobook Era Tag and the Mid-Year Freakout Tag.📽️ Want to binge all my reading wrap ups? Why not start all the way in January 2023: youtube.com/watch?v=5juH79-FSJU&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4TIMdJFgYSqFisEmSwRhPaTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:40 When and where do I listen to audiobooks?02:11 What was your first audiobook?03:13 What is your favourite audiobook and narrators?07:26 What audio platform do I use?08:11 What speed do you listen at?09:40 What style of narration do you prefer?10:25 What is the best book you’ve read so far in 202512:09 Which new release haven't I read yet, but want to?14:19 What are my most anticipated releases for the second half of the year?16:15 What's my biggest disappointment of 2025 so far?19:30 What's my biggest surprise of 2025 so far?20:11 Who is my new favourite author?21:41 Who is my newest fictional crush?22:56 Who are my new favourite characters?26:03 Which books made me cry?26:57 Which books made me happy?29:31 What is the most beautiful book I've bought so far this year?32:30 Wrap Up32:50 BloopersVideos Mentioned:~ My Audiobook Era Tag video from Honest Fiction: youtube.com/watch?v=fb_5oRmdvOk~ My Audiobook Era Tag video from Amber Reads Romance: youtube.com/watch?v=6h9DqDDQ0fs&t=1s~ January Reading Wrap Up | 15 Books, 64.5 Stars ✨✨: youtu.be/jP0tueCtc44~ Romance Book Haul | More Trophies for My Shelf!: youtu.be/uojMP6a6OmY📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #midyearbookfreakouttag
My August TBR | Nine Mighty Romance Reads Make It To The List What Helen Reads 2025-07-24 | Watch as I build my romance TBR for August. This time, I've narrowed it down to nine must read books!👉🏻Recommend a book for me to add to my TBR jar: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewformTimestamps and Books mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:14 Bad Intentions by Mila Kane02:43 Pay For Your Lies by Khai Hara04:43 The Scattered Bones by Nicole Scarano06:52 Blame It On The Pain by Ashley Jade09:15 Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole10:38 Macrieve by Kresley Cole12:06 Precious Hazard by Neva Altaj13:47 To The Chase by Julia Wolf15:32 Unholy Union by Lana Sinclair17:21 Wrap Up17:54 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#romancetbr #tbr #mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #bookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #mafiaromancebooks #mafiaromance #paranormalromance #fantasyromance #romantasy #billionaireromance
A Huge Romance Book Haul | Rare25London What Helen Reads 2025-07-21 | I was so excited to attend #Rare25London. It was only my third RARE book signing event and I loved every second of it. Check out my video to find out how I got on, to see all the romance books I collected as well as some books I hauled before the event.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:20 Book Haul (Before Rare)07:56 Rare25London Haul31:59 Other Swag34:47 Wrap Up35:56 BloopersRomance books mentioned:~ Savage Hearts by J T Geissinger~ Brutal Vows by J T Geissinger~ Beg For Me by J T Geissinger~ Empire of Temptation by Mila Finelli~ Empire of Seduction by Mila Finelli~ Rewind It Back by Liz Tomforde~ Devotion by Claire Kent~ God of Malice by Rina Kent~ God of Pain by Rina Kent~ Mystic Box Edition of Fear Me, Love by Lilith Vincent~ Mystic Box Edition of Brutal Conquest by Lilith Vincent~ The Wraith King by Juliette Cross~ Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly~ Heart of Defiance by Eva Chase~ The Love Potion by Katherine Lyons~ Unstoppable by K A Knight~ Rescued by Bears by Skye Mackinnon~ Beast by A Zavarelli~ The Valkyrie's Claim by Ines Johnson~ Lumberjack by Jenika Snow~ Burn For Her by Briana Michaels~ The Brit by Jodi Ellen Malpas~ Her Merciless Protector by R G Angel~ Desert Moon by Anna Lowe~ Into The Dark by Reece Barden~ Ice Breaker by Kat Mizera and Elise Faber~ Stealing the Alpha by Kate Rudolph~ Vow Forever Night by May Sage~ The Striker by Ana Huang~ Kiss Me First by Anna B Doe~ When I Was Theirs by Evelyn Flood~ The Alpha Awakens by Anna Fury~ Getting It On With Gargoyles by Hazel Mack~ The Project by R L Mathewson~ A Dead and Stormy Homes by Stefanie Holmes~ Soft Tissue Damage by Lilith Vincent~ Promised in Blood by Lilith Vincent~ The Frost Industries by Montana Fyre~ Ares by Felicity HeatonProduct Mentioned:~ etsy.com/uk/listing/1439514694/school-leavers-book-autograph-book📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#RomanceBookTBR #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #contemporaryromance #mafiaromance #rare25London #bookhaul
Mafia Romance Recs | If You See Something, Dont Say Anything! What Helen Reads 2025-07-14 | These characters were in the wrong place at the wrong time. And now they are witnesses to crimes they never should have seen. I recommend my favourite 'witness to a crime' mafia romance recs. What's your favourite?👁️Want to see more mafia romance recs? Check out my Mafia Romance Monday playlist here: youtube.com/watch?v=VmdnN3wzRq8&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY7MQmt7TlNXNK36o_HJsRBo&index=24Timestamps for books mentioned:00:00 Introduction00:19 Accidental Witness by Sam Mariano03:36 Her Cartel Daddy by Bianca Cole06:40 Unholy Vows by Mila Kane09:14 King by S J Tilly11:38 Dark Russian Angel by Odette Stone13:57 Sacred Vow by Measha Stone16:15 Hitman by C Hallman and Isabelle Starling17:22 Bratva Devil by Sonja Grey19:03 Dance of Deception by Jagger Cole22:13 The Brit by Jodi Ellen Malpas24:41 King of Sinners by Tammy Andresen29:07 Sinister Promise by Zoe Blake31:22 Wrap Up📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #bestmafiaromancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #italianmafiaromance #darkromance #russianmafiaromance #arrangedmarriageromance #enemiestolovers #forcedmarriageromance #cartelmafiaromance #bdsmromance
Q2 2025 Reading Wrap Up | My Top 5 Picks of the Quarter What Helen Reads 2025-07-10 | I finished 49 books in the second quarter of 2025, and today I share my Top 5 romance reads from April, May and June!👉🏻Missed my May Wrap Up? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=UTgfbOLa5dA&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4TIMdJFgYSqFisEmSwRhPa&index=42Timestamps and Romance Books Mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:23 The Brit by Jodi Ellen Malpas08:19 Hunger In His Blood by Zoey Draven12:24 Be With Me by Gabrielle Sands16:56 Born for Lace by Nicci Harris22:19 Sicko by Amo Jones26:34 Lothaire by Kresley Cole28:21 The Checkmate Series by Emilia Finn31:15 The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Ann Long34:41 Wrap Up📽️Videos mentioned:Ranking June's Romance Reads: youtu.be/U8UEQbndtjEImmortals After Dark Live Show ~ Declan Chase & Lothaire with Amber and Jenn: youtube.com/watch?v=ggC6eFnJ2e0Useful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#readingwrapup #monthlyreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #agegapromance #romancebooks #contemporaryromance #romanticsuspense #forbiddenromance #tabooromance #smalltownromance #historicalromance #paranormalromance
Ranking Junes Romance Reads | My Most Successful Reading Month Yet! What Helen Reads 2025-07-07 | I'm delighted to share my reading wrap up for June where I review 18 books and dish out a whopping 75.5 stars! This month, I've ranked my reading experience for you, starting from my least favourite and finishing on my only five star read!👉🏻Missed my May Wrap Up? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=UTgfbOLa5dA&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4TIMdJFgYSqFisEmSwRhPa&index=42Timestamps and romance books mentioned:00:00:00 Introduction00:03:35 Dante's Choice by Zoe Blake00:05:46 Hunter's Moon by Poppy Aster00:08:40 Frivolous by Veronica Lancet00:15:14 Dante by Sadie Kincaid00:17:58 King of Sinners by Tammy Andresen00:21:34 When It Raynes by Montana Fyre00:25:25 In The Details by Julia Wolf00:30:29 Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole00:36:21 Dance of Madness by Jagger Cole00:38:46 Empire of Seduction by Mila Finelli00:42:48 Sinister Promise by Zoe Blake00:45:20 Tell Me You Love Me by Emilia Finn00:49:45 Protected by Claire Kent00:54:14 Till The Sun Dies by Emilia Finn00:58:02 Castling the Rook by Emilia Finn01:02:01 Playing for Keeps by Emilia Finn01:05:19 Lothaire by Kresley Cole01:09:07 Sicko by Amo Jones01:14:27 Wrap Up01:15:02 Bloopers📽️Video mentioned:Immortals After Dark Live Show ~ Declan Chase & Lothaire with Amber and Jenn: youtube.com/watch?v=ggC6eFnJ2e0📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#readingwrapup #monthlyreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #agegapromance #contemporaryromance #bdsmromance #tabooromance #paranormalromance #dystopianromance #monsterromance #billionaireromance #smalltownromance #mmaromance
Reviewing Your Romance Recs | 🫙What Goes In the Jar, Doesnt Stay in the Jar🫙 What Helen Reads 2025-06-30 | Your recommendations go into a TBR jar and each month I read two of your recommendations. Here's a summary of all the books I've read, thanks to you, between December and May!👉🏻Recommend a book for me to add to my TBR jar: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewformTimestamps and books mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:10 Kingdom Fall by A Zavarelli04:16 Truth by Trilina Pucci06:05 The Wallflower by J L Beck08:44 Reasonable Doubt by Whitney G11:50 Long Live The King by Khai Hara13:57 Crossing The Lines by S J Hooks17:24 Resurrection by Siobhan Davis21:40 Blood Of My Monster by Rina Kent23:54 Severed Ties by Montana Fyre26:21 Terrible Beauty by Anna Zaires30:10 The Sexpert by J A Huss and Johnathan McClain33:46 Absolute Silence by Jill Ramsower36:12 Wrap Up37:14 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #darkromance #bullyromance #bdsmromance #contemporaryromance #stalkerromance
My July TBR | Seven Books Take Priority! What Helen Reads 2025-06-26 | Watch as I build my romance TBR for July. This time, I've narrowed it down to seven must read books!👉🏻Recommend a book for me to add to my TBR jar: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewformTimestamps and Books mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:58 Silent Vows by Jill Ramsower03:55 Endless by Devyn Sinclair05:40 Shattered Obsession by Tina Spencer08:22 Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin10:37 Dance of Devils by Jagger Cole12:34 Captive Prize by Zoe Blake14:24 Beg for Me by J T Geissinger15:45 Wrap Up18:29 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#romancetbr #tbr #mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #bookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #omegaverse #whychooseromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #historicalromance #billionaireromance
Ranking Mays Romance Reads | Can You Guess My Top Book? What Helen Reads 2025-06-23 | I'm delighted to share my reading wrap up for May where I review 16 books and dish out 65 stars. This month, I've ranked my reading experience for you, starting from my least favourite and finishing on my five star reads!👉🏻Missed my April Wrap Up? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=pc_t1mgh-Do&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4TIMdJFgYSqFisEmSwRhPaTimestamps and books mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:27 Maximus by Stella Andrews03:05 Owned by the Cartel by Nikki Blake04:10 Absolute Silence by Jill Ramsower07:53 The Sexpert by J A Huss and Johnathan McClain11:51 Once Burned by Sam Mariano14:52 Don't Tease Me by Renee Rose17:51 When Heroes Fall by Giana Darling21:07 His Juliet by Emilia Rossi23:44 Disclaim by Pam Godwin26:26 Twisted Proposal by Zoe Blake29:31 Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole32:34 Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole36:04 Jump on Three by Julia Wolf39:48 The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Ann Long45:48 Born for Lace by Nicci Harris50:40 Be With Me by Gabrielle Sands55:04 Wrap Up55:33 Bloopers📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#readingwrapup #monthlyreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #agegapromance #contemporaryromance #bdsmromance #tabooromance #paranormalromance #dystopianromance #historicalromance
Mafia Romance Recs | They will track you to the end of the earth! What Helen Reads 2025-06-02 | Today's video may contain spoilers as I'm talking about my favourite mafia romances that involve trackers - from simple phone tracking to microchips under the skin!Want to see more mafia romance recs? Check out my Mafia Romance Monday playlist here: youtube.com/watch?v=VmdnN3wzRq8&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY7MQmt7TlNXNK36o_HJsRBo&index=24Timestamps for books mentioned:00:00 Introduction01:23 Destroy Me by Michelle Heard05:09 Bloodied Hands by Adelaide Forest07:30 Hans by S J Tilly10:27 Mafia Madman by Mila Finelli12:22 His Tesoro by Emilia Rossi15:59 Blurred Red Lines by Cora Kenborn18:28 Stolen Touches by Neva Altaj19:37 Unholy Vows by Mila Kane20:57 Disclaim by Pam Godwin23:15 Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent25:03 Twist Me Series by Anna Zaires26:49 Roman by Melanie Moreland📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #bestmafiaromancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #italianmafiaromance #darkromance #russianmafiaromance #arrangedmarriageromance #enemiestolovers #forcedmarriageromance
Romance Book Haul | More Trophies for My Shelf! What Helen Reads 2025-05-29 | Since my last haul in January, I've been assembling a new pile of books to share with you. As always I've got a mix of e-books, audiobooks and physical books to share with you. Plus, this time I also have two bookish items!So here's a list of the most recent books I've bought since January.E-books mentioned: 00:00 Introduction01:17 Forever Your Rogue by Erin Langston02:25 Crossing the Line by S J Hooks03:08 Terrible Beauty and Beautiful Chains by Anna Zaires04:26 The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Ann Long05:42 Don't Tease Me by Renee Rose06:20 Maximus by Stella Andrews07:36 Disclaim by Pam Godwin08:16 Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole09:45 Unloved by Peyton CorinneAudio books mentioned: 10:20 Twisted Games by Ana Huang11:05 Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole11:30 Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole12:17 Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole13:08 When Heroes Fall by Giana Darling14:03 Wild Side by Elsie Silver14:47 Mountain Boss by S J Tilly15:41 Kiss The Villain by Rina Kent16:18 Destroy Me by Michelle HeardPhysical books mentioned:17:16 Our Thing and Cosa Nostra by Nicci Harris20:00 Ruthless Creatures by J T Geissinger20:35 Carnal Urges by J T Geissinger21:33 Beacon by Claire Kent23:04 A Code of Knights & Deception by Eliza Hampstead25:33 When Heroes Fall and When Villains Rise by Giana Darling28:06 Jump On Three by J Wolf30:30 Silent Vows and Corrupted Union by Jill Ramsower34:16 Ruthless Stranger by Maggie ColeBookish Items mentioned:38:32 Kindle Paperwhite 12th Generation: amazon.co.uk/kindle-paperwhite-2024/dp/B0CFPR32B1/?th=141:25 Book Cart: Folding Shopping Cart with Retractable Magnetic Table: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B313PT9C?th=1 📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#romancebooks #bookhaul #romancereads #contemporaryromance #mafiaromance #bookstagram #booktube #bookrecommendations #darkromance #paranormalromance #agegapromance #newadultromance #bdsmromance #captorcaptiveromance #tabooromance #historicalromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #bodyguardromance #smalltownromance #dystopianromance #mysticbox #kickstarter
My June TBR | Nine Books Take Priority! What Helen Reads 2025-05-26 | Watch as I build my romance TBR for June. I mention 13 hopefuls, but I whittle it down to just nine confirmed reads for the sixth month of the year!👉🏻Recommend a book for me to add to my TBR jar: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewformTimestamps and Books mentioned:00:00 Introduction02:44 Frivolous by Veronica Lancet04:38 Restore Me by J L Seeger07:46 Born of Ice by Daisy Thorn09:42 In The Details by Julia Wolf12:25 Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole14:00 Lothaire by Kresley Cole17:10 Rewind It Back by Liz Tomforde19:21 Beautiful Venom by Rina Kent20:20 Dance of Madness by Jagger Cole21:49 Tell Me You Love Me by Emilia Finn23:12 Caught Up by Navessa Allen24:37 Sinister Promise by Zoe Blake26:11 Empire of Seduction by Mila Finelli📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#romancetbr #tbr #mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #bookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #contemporaryromance #billionaireromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #mmaromance #paranormalromance
Age Gap Romance Recs | Age Is Just a Number What Helen Reads 2025-05-19 | If you love a good age gap romance and looking for a few more recommendations, then I've got you covered. 👉🏻Not seen my previous video featuring Age Gap Romances? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=G594-TABIQE&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4MC1jePVQvlT9sea97aOkM&index=9Here are some of my favourites/recent age gap reads that I wanted to share with you:~ Mafia Mistress by Mila Finelli~ Twisted Games by Ana Huang~ Reasonable Doubt by Whitney G~ Mountain Boss by S J Tilly~ Sweet Prison by Neva Altaj~ Entreat Me by Grace Draven~ Close Quarters by Kandi Steiner~ Her Villain by S M LaViolette~ The Alpha's Resurrection by Marlowe Roy📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookrecommendations #mafiaromancebooks #italianmafiaromance #darkromance #contemporaryromance #bodyguardromance #agegapromance #fantasyromance #billionaireromance #historicalromance #omegaverse
Reading Vlog | Mafia Romance Readathon 2025 What Helen Reads 2025-05-15 | Here's a behind the scenes look at my experience as co-host for this year's Mafia Romance Readathon.👉🏻Are you a mafia romance fan? Check out my playlist here: youtube.com/watch?v=T3OgcyoPNbE&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY7MQmt7TlNXNK36o_HJsRBoA massive thank you to @TheBookRefuge for inviting me to co-host this year's Readathon. And also special thanks to my co-hosts @amberreadsromance @kyanisbooked and @HonestFiction Books mentioned:~ Maximus by Stella Andrews~ Owned by the Cartel by Nikki Blake~ Be With Me by Gabrielle Sands~ Once Burned by Sam Mariano~ Don't Tease Me by Renee Rose~ When Heroes Fall by Giana Darling📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #bestmafiaromancebooks #romancebookrecommendation #mrr2025 #mafiaromancereadathon2025 #italianmafiaromance #arrangedmarriageromance #forbiddenromance #bdsmromance
April Reading Wrap Up | Was It a Hit, or a Miss? What Helen Reads 2025-05-12 | I'm delighted to share my reading wrap up for April where I review 16 books and dish out 64.5 stars.👉🏻Missed my March Wrap Up? Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=FI_itOBfj4s&list=PLO_1uXFJRUY4TIMdJFgYSqFisEmSwRhPa&index=39In April, I found two new 5 star reads but also got quite angry at the end of a particular book. Watch now to find out which books were hits and if I had any that missed...Books mentioned:~ Lies of My Monster by Rina Kent~ Heart of My Monster by Rina Kent~ Mountain Boss by S J Tilly~ Terrible Beauty by Anna Zaires~ Beautiful Chains by Anna Zaires~ Severed Ties by Montana Fyre~ The Brit by Jodi Ellen Malpas~ Kiss of a Demon by Kresley Cole~ Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole~ A Code of Knights & Deception by Eliza Hampstead~ Dance of Ruin by Jagger Cole~ Hunger in His Blood by Zoey Draven~ Learn Your Lesson by Kandi Steiner~ Destroy Me by Michelle Heard~ Disclaim by Pam Godwin~ Wicked Savage by Lilian Harris📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#readingwrapup #monthlyreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #agegapromance #contemporaryromance #smalltownromance #bdsmromance #tabooromance #secretsocietyromance #paranormalromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #timetravelromance #stalkerromance
Mafia Romance Readathon - Reading Sprints What Helen Reads 2025-05-07 | Join me for my next live sprint to celebrate the Mafia Romance Readathon!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/6487760497934336
Mafia Romance Readathon - Reading Sprints What Helen Reads 2025-05-06 | Join me for my first ever live sprint to celebrate the Mafia Romance Readathon🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/6487760497934336
Mafia Romance Monday | Russian Mafia Romance Recs What Helen Reads 2025-05-05 | Today, we're going back to Moscow and I'm sharing nine Russian Mafia Romance recommendations with you. I filmed one of these videos about 18 months ago, so if you want even more romance recommendations that feature Russian mafia heroes and heroines, then you can check out my previous video - the link is below...Books mentioned:~ Fierce Pursuit by Zoe Blake~ Sweet Animosity by Zoe Blake~ Ruthless Creatures by J T Geissinger~ The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori~ Mafia Devil by Mila Finelli~ The Bratva's Baby by Jane Henry~ Sacred Vow by Measha Stone~ Devil From Moscow by Sonja Grey~ The Fixer by Renee RoseVideo mentioned:Mafia Romance Monday | We're Off To Moscow! - youtu.be/mvax68MumAMUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #bestmafiaromancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #italianmafiaromance #darkromance #russianmafiaromance #arrangedmarriageromance #enemiestolovers #forcedmarriageromance
New To Me Authors | Will I Read Them Again? What Helen Reads 2025-05-01 | In this romance recommendation video, I talk about all the new to me authors that I've read so far this year. In total their are 13 authors for me to talk about. I share my thoughts about the first book I read from them, whether or not I liked it and if I have plans to read more...Books and Authors mentioned:~ Mafia Mistress by Mila Finelli~ Blurred Red Lines by Cora Kenborn~ Reasonable Doubt by Whitney G~ The Wallflower by J L Beck~ Long Live The King by Khai Hara~ Crossing The Lines by S J Hooks~ Forever Your Rogue by Erin Langston~ Lights Out by Navessa Allen~ Beautifully Brutal by Dani Rene~ Resurrection by Siobhan Davis~ Whispers of The Deep by Emma Hamm~ The Brit by Jodi Ellen Malpas~ Severed Ties by Montana Fyre📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #romancebooks #tabooromance #mafiaromance #mafiaromancebooks #fakedatingromance #historicalromance #stalkerromance #monsterromance
Surrender to these Dark Romance Recommendations! What Helen Reads 2025-04-28 | In my latest Dark Romance Book Recommendation video, I recommend more of my favourite dark romances. From high school bully romances to classic captor/captive romances, I take a deep dive into ten amazing reads that feature morally grey heroes and their partners who just won't be able to say no. In fact, they'll surrender...Books mentioned:~ Debt by Nina G Jones~ Surrender by Sam Mariano~ Born For Silk by Nicci Harris~ Corrupt by Penelope Douglas~ Lights Out by Navessa Allen~ Kiss The Villain by Rina Kent~ Severed Ties by Montana Fyre~ Resurrection by Siobhan Davis~ Tormentor Mine by Anna Zaires~ Frozen Fate Trilogy by Pam GodwinFollow me on instragram: instagram.com/whathelenreadsRecommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#darkromance #darkromancebooks #stalkerromance #booktube #romancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #bullyromance #captorcaptiveromance #mafiaromance #billionaireromance #mmromance #dystopianromance
Building My May TBR | PLUS Mafia Romance Readathon Potentials What Helen Reads 2025-04-21 | Watch as I build my romance TBR for May. Plus, I'll share some of the mafia romances on my radar that I might read during the Mafia Romance Readathon that's taking place between 1 and 10 May. Books selected:~ The Sex Pert by J A Huss and Johnathan McClain~ Absolute Silence by Jill Ramsower~ The Beast Takes a Bride by Julie Ann Long~ Jump on Three by Julia Wolf~ Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole~ Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole~ Born for Lace by Nicci Harris~ His Juliet by Emilia RossiExpected ARCs:~ Be with Me by Gabrielle Sands~ Twisted Proposal by Zoe BlakeMafia Romance Readathon Top Picks:~ Maximus by Stella Andrews~ Dante by Sadie Kincaid~ When Heroes Fall by Giana Darling~ Salvatore by Natasha Knight~ Bloody Union by Brooke Summers~ Ruthless People by J J McAvoy~ Her Way by Nicci Harris~ Brutal Legacy by Mila Kane~ Cruel Prince by Aidee Jaimes~ Once Burned by Sam Mariano~ Her Ruthless Warrior by R G Angel~ Owned by the Cartel by Nikki BlakeVideos mentioned:📽️Jenn's Announcement Video:youtu.be/tZF8VsjVOVE?si=m6KpHHdkPVm8GOE6📽️Immortals After Dark Readalong Announcement: youtu.be/aZg9cIXwG2M?si=sV9UY-dB9ffyraLS📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #darkromance #bookrecommendations #romancebooks #bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #contemporaryromance #forbiddenromance #fantasyromance #paranormalromance #historicalromance #dystopianromance
Q1 2025 Reading Wrap Up | My Top 10 Picks of the Quarter What Helen Reads 2025-04-17 | I finished 40 books in the first three months of 2025, and today I share my Top 10 picks of the quarter.Romance Books Mentioned:~ Wild Side by Elsie Silver~ These Two Wrongs by Julia Wolf~ The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori~ Mafia Mistress by Mila Finelli~ Mafia Darling by Mila Finelli~ Our Thing by Nicci Harris~ Cosa Nostra by Nicci Harris~ Twisted Games by Ana Huang~ When She Loves by Gabrielle Sands~ Lights Out by Navessa AllenUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#readingwrapup #monthlyreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #agegapromance #billionaireromance #romancebooks #contemporaryromance #forbiddenromance #tabooromance #smalltownromance #stalkerromance
Mafia Romance Readathon 2025 | Co-Host Announcement What Helen Reads 2025-04-14 | I'm so excited to announce that I'm co-hosting this year's Mafia Romance Readathon!The Hosts:Jenn at The Book Refuge: youtube.com/@UCxV4h6pmpKH53gkj4-iERtA Jess at Honest Fiction: youtube.com/@HonestFictionAmber at AmberReadsRomance: youtube.com/@amberreadsromanceKyan at KyanIsBooked: youtube.com/@kyanisbookedJenn's Announcement Video:youtu.be/tZF8VsjVOVE?si=m6KpHHdkPVm8GOE6Google Drive with Graphics:drive.google.com/drive/folders/11rAHx9Y0FcV90AwgPXrbDqzHMunhEj1GVideos Mentioned:Italian Mafia Romance Recs: youtu.be/1XRaPz1D_1M and youtu.be/lJcTHI-xfYcCaptor Captive Romance Recs: youtu.be/YCNfEtEkQRUIrish Mafia Romance Recs: youtu.be/M2lcxFVdTj4Falling in Love with the Boss: youtu.be/4TEAPft4Mp0Russian Mafia Romance Recs: youtu.be/mvax68MumAMArranged Marriage Romance Recs: youtu.be/AERJsWe5q6wRest of the World Romance Recs: youtu.be/aZMK4e3tlI4Characters on the Run: youtu.be/lFMsHYD4oD4Fairytale Retelling: youtu.be/sC7-t2jjpOAAssassin Romances: youtu.be/QUNryEMLujEBooks Mentioned:~ God of Fury by Rina Kent~ Darkest Sins by Neva Altaj~ Ruthless Creatures by J T Geissinger~ Twisted Emotions by Cora Reilly~ When Heroes Fall by Giana Darling~ Mafia Mistress by Mila Finelli~ Mafia Madman by Mila Finelli~ Mafia Devil by Mila Finelli~ Mafia Target by Mila Finelli~ Twisted Pride by Cora Reilly~ Bound by Honor by Cora Reilly~ Brutal Savage by Lilian Harris~ Kingdom Fall by A Zavarelli~ When She Unravels by Gabrielle Sands~ Hook by Bianca Cole~ Beast by Measha Stone~ Bought by the Beast by Lexi Heart~ Savage Tracker by Maggie Cole~ Ruthless Stranger by Maggie Cole~ Vicious Protector by Maggie Cole~ Vicious Hearts by Jagger Cole~ Bloodied Hands by Adelaide Forrest~ Shattered Secrets by Lilian Harris~ Ruthless Heir by Aidee Jaimes~ Devil's Own by Aidee Jaimes~ Devil's Vow by Aidee Jaimes~ The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori~ Crow by A Zavarelli~ Becoming His by Ami Van~ Brutal Vows by J T Geissinger~ His Tesoro by Emilia Rossi~ Painted Scars by Neva Altaj~ The Tallest Tower by Emilia Finn~ Diamond in the Rough by Emilia FinnUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #bestmafiaromancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #italianmafiaromance #darkromance #russianmafiaromance #arrangedmarriageromance #captorcaptiveromance #assassinromance #cosanostraromance #cartelromance #yakuzaromance #mmromance #bdsmromance #fairytaleretelling #secondchanceromance #agegapromance #mrr2025 #mafiaromancereadathon2025
March Reading Wrap Up | 12 Books, 47.5 Stars ✨✨ What Helen Reads 2025-04-07 | I'm delighted to share my reading wrap up for March where I review 12 books and dish out 47.5 stars. I found one new 5 star read, and another that came really close! Watch now to find out which books were zero and which were hero!Books mentioned:~ Beautifully Brutal by Dani Rene~ Wild Side by Elsie Silver~ Resurrection by Siobhan Davis~ Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole~ Unveiled by Jane Henry~ Dance of Deception by Jagger Cole~ Save Your Breath by Kandi Steiner~ Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm~ Fierce Pursuit by Zoe Blake~ Kiss The Villain by Rina Kent~ Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole~ Blood of My Monster by Rina KentUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#readingwrapup #monthlyreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #agegapromance #contemporaryromance #bdsmromance #tabooromance #secretsocietyromance #paranormalromance #collegeromance #bullyromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #smalltownromance #monsterromance #mmromance
These romance books made me! What Helen Reads 2025-04-03 | In today's video, I'm taking a look back over my reading history and sharing the books that shaped my reading preferences - from early teens right through to present day. These are the books that still live rent free inside my head, 35 years later.Romance Books Mentioned: ~ PS I love You by Barbara Conklin~ Easy Connection by Liz Berry~ Easy Freedom by Liz Berry~ The Promise by Danielle Steel~ Message from Nam by Danielle Steel~ Zoya by Danielle Steel~ Dream Train by Charlotte Vale Allen~ Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married by Marian Keyes~ Honeycote by Veronica Henry~ Can you keep a secret by Sophie Kinsella~ Career Girls by Louise Bagshawe~ Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon~ Twilight by Stephanie Myer~ The Host by Stephanie Myer~ Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James~ Seducing Lola by Jessica Prince~ Corrupt by Jessica Prince~ Defending Allye by Susan Stoker~ Puck Me Secretly by Odette Stone~ Dark Russian Angel by Odette Stone~ Ruthless Stranger by Maggie ColeAuthors Mentioned:~ Bianca Cole~ Piper Stone~ Georgia Le Carre~ Zoe Blake~ Measha Stone~ S J Tilly~ Gabrielle Sands~ Mila FinelliVideo Mentioned:BookTube Newbie Tag | Answering 10 Questions - youtu.be/6_KF7DOdFZ8 The Books That Made Me 🫶🏻 // books I've loved at every stage of my life - youtu.be/QGiRfZQsBsQ?si=NyCAZeQHxfd1GOWuUseful links: 📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads 📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #romancebooks #mafiaromance #mafiaromancebooks #paranormalromance #romanticsuspense #militaryromance #yaromance #popstarromance #rockstarromance #sportsromance #eroticromance
Romance Book Recs | 👨🧔🏽♂️MM Romance 👨🧔🏽♂️ What Helen Reads 2025-03-31 | In today's video, I'm recommending eight MM romance books.Romance Books Mentioned: ~ Salvation by Sloane Kennedy~ Hunt the Wood by Anna Fury and Amy Pennza~ Thorn In His Side by Helen Juliet~ Soul Eater by Lily Mayne~ Mafia Target by Mila Finelli~ You & Me by Tal Bauer~ God of Fury by Rina Kent~ For The Fans by Nyla KUseful links: 📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads 📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #romancebooks #mafiaromance #mafiaromancebooks #monsterromance #mmromance #assassinromance #paranormalromance #romanticsuspense
Eight Romance Reads for April | Picking My April TBR What Helen Reads 2025-03-24 | Watch as I build my TBR for April. I'm excited to have eight romance books on my list with a good mix of dark, sports, paranormal and contemporary romance.Books selected:~ Terrible Beauty by Anna Zaires~ Severed Ties by Montana Fyre~ Learn Your Lesson by Kandi Steiner~ The Brit by Jodi Ellen Malpas~ Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole~ Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole~ Hunger In His Blood by Zoey Draven~ Mountain Boss by S J TillyHonorary Mentions:~ Firebird by Juliette Cross~ Fierce Pursuit by Zoe Blake~ The Prodigal Son by Sara CateVideos mentioned:📽️12 Recs from 12 BookTubers: youtu.be/u35GWrQoZ0A📽️Immortals After Dark Readalong Announcement: youtu.be/aZg9cIXwG2M?si=sV9UY-dB9ffyraLS📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #darkromance #contemporaryromance #forbiddenromance #smalltownromance #fantasyromance #paranormalromance #sportsromance
Romance Book Recs | 💀Assassins💀 What Helen Reads 2025-03-20 | In today's video, I'm sharing nine romance book recommendations that feature assassins. Romance Books Mentioned: ~ Vicious Hearts by Jagger Cole ~ The Danger You Know by Lily White ~ Ivan by Sophie Lark ~ Twisted Promises by Lilian Harris ~ Mercy by Debra Anastasia ~ Darkest Sins by Neva Altaj ~ Savage Hearts by J T Geissinger ~ Mafia Target by Mila Finelli ~ Lyonesse Trilogy by Sierra Simone Useful links: 📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads 📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #romancebooks #mafiaromance #mafiaromancebooks #eroticromance #mmromance #assassinromance
Romance Book Recs | 🎭Masked Men🎭 What Helen Reads 2025-03-17 | Today I'm sharing nine romance book recommendations that feature masked men. Whether they are part of a secret society or just want to protect their identity, each hero has a reason to cover their face. And you might be surprised to know, not all of my recommendations are dark romances. I've included a small town, billionaire and monster romance in here too!Romance Books Mentioned:~ Ruthless Savage by Lilian Harris~ God of Wrath by Rina Kent~ Brutal Ambition by Sam Mariano~ The Ritual by Shantel Tessier~ Corrupt by Penelope Douglas~ Lights Out by Navessa Allen~ Gloam by Lily Mayne~ By The Letter by Julia Wolf~ Wild Side by Elsie SilverUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #romancebooks #mafiaromance #mafiaromancebooks #contemporaryromance #mmromance #smalltownromance #monsterromance #stalkerromance #billionaireromance #collegeromance
Mafia Romance Monday | Italian Mafia Romance Recs What Helen Reads 2025-03-10 | Today, we're going back to Italy and I'm sharing eight Italian Mafia Romance recommendations with you. I filmed one of these videos about two years ago, so if you want even more romance recommendations that feature Italian mafia heroes and heroines, then you can check out my previous video - the link is below...Books mentioned:~ The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori~ Mafia Mistress by Mila Finelli~ When She Loves by Gabrielle Sands~ Accidental Witness by Sam Mariano~ His Tesoro by Emilia Rossi~ Twisted Pride by Cora Reilly~ Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark~ Sweet Prison by Neva AltajVideo mentioned:Mafia Romance Monday | We're Off To Italy! - youtu.be/1XRaPz1D_1MUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #bestmafiaromancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #italianmafiaromance #darkromance #russianmafiaromance #arrangedmarriageromance #enemiestolovers #irishmafiaromance #captorcaptiveromance
Romance Book Recs | Characters On The Run What Helen Reads 2025-03-06 | Today I'm sharing ten romance book recommendations that feature characters on the run. Some are running from the law, some are running from abusive partners, and some are running from the men they are supposed to marry... the thing is, these characters can run, but they can't hide (for long).Romance Books Mentioned:~ Run Posy Run by Cate C Wells~ When He Desires by Gabrielle Sands~ When She Unravels by Gabrielle Sands~ Bound by Hatred by Cora Reilly~ Mafia Target by Mila Finelli~ Savage Vow by Zoe Blake~ Hitched by Lauren Biel~ The Arcav King's Mate by Hope Hart~ Breaking the Speed Limit by Melanie MorelandUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #romancebooks #mafiaromance #mafiaromancebooks #eroticromance #contemporaryromance #mmromance #alienromance #smalltownromance
Amber Picks 2 Romances For Me To Read | BookTube Collab What Helen Reads 2025-03-05 | Amber from @amberreadsromance and I have prepared a Collab video with the theme of two. To celebrate our two year anniversary on BookTube, we have recommended two romance books to each other and shared two reviews with you.Amber recommended the following reads:~ Cosa Nostra by Nicci Harris~ Forever Your Rogue by Erin LangstonCheck out my video to find to hear what I thought of these two romances which were in Amber's top recs from 2023 and 2024.📺Visit Amber's Channel here: youtube.com/@amberreadsromance📹Check out Amber's video where I recommended two books to her, here:youtu.be/x_D0RWwiJGIUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #romancebooks #mafiaromance #mafiaromancebooks #historicalromance #booktubercollab
February Reading Wrap Up | 13 Books, 56 Stars ✨✨ What Helen Reads 2025-03-03 | I'm delighted to share my reading wrap up for February where I review 13 books and dish out 56 stars. I had five, 4.5 stars as well as two, 5 star reads this month, so another great reading month to continue my lucky streak.Books mentioned:~ The Wildflower by J L Beck~ Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole~ Empire of Temptation by Mila Finelli~ Our Thing by Nicci Harris~ Cosa Nostra by Nicci Harris~ Twisted Bonds by Cora Reilly~ Long Live The King by Khai Hara~ Crossing the Lines by S J Hooks~ Forever Your Rogue by Erin Langston~ By The Letter by Julia Wolf~ Twisted Games by Ana Huang~ Unloved by Peyton Corinne~ Lights Out by Navessa AllenUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#readingwrapup #monthlyreads #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #mafiaromance #agegapromance #billionaireromance #contemporaryromance #bdsmromance #tabooromance #secretsocietyromance #paranormalromance #collegeromance #bullyromance #historicalromance #bodyguardromance #sportsromance #icehockeyromance #stalkerromance
Marchs Must Reads | Building My TBR What Helen Reads 2025-02-24 | Watch as I build my TBR for March. I'm excited to have eight romance books on my list with a good mix of taboo, mafia, dark and contemporary romances.Books selected:~ Resurrection by Siobhan Davis~ Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent~ Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm~ Beautifully Brutal by Dani Rene~ Dark Needs at Nights Edge by Kresley Cole~ Dark Desire After Dusk by Kresley Cole~ Wild Side by Elsie Silver~ Kiss The Villain by Rina KentVideos mentioned:📽️12 Recs from 12 BookTubers: youtu.be/u35GWrQoZ0A📽️Immortals After Dark Readalong Announcement: youtu.be/aZg9cIXwG2M?si=sV9UY-dB9ffyraLS📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#mafiaromancebooks #romancebooks #bookrecommendations#bookstagram #booktube #romancebookrecommendations #darkromance #contemporaryromance #agegapromance #forbiddenromance #tabooromance #smalltownromance #fantasyromance #paranormalromance
Romance Book Recommendations | Academic Setting What Helen Reads 2025-02-20 | I have ten romance recommendations that are all set in high school or college, with a range of sub-genres from Dark Romance to Sport Romance, and from Mafia Academies to Secret Societies.Romance Books Mentioned:~ The Ritual by Shantel Tessier~ The Deal by Elle Kennedy~ God of Malice by Rina Kent~ Untouchable by Sam Mariano~ My Bloodline by K C Kean~ Soft Like Thunder by J Wolf~ Sinister Games by Bianca Cole~ Fair Catch by Kandi Steiner~ For the Fans by Nyla K~ The Wallflower by J L BeckUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #romancebooks #mafiaromance #mafiaromancebooks #contemporaryromance #polyamorousromance #icehockeyromance #footballromance #collegeromance #highschoolromance #bullyromance #mafiaacademyromance #mmromance #tabooromance #studentteacherromance #agegapromance
Romance Book Recommendations | Married Couples What Helen Reads 2025-02-17 | Today I'm sharing eight romance book recommendations that feature married couples. Mostly we read about couples who have just met each other and starting their relationship, but it's also good to read about couples who have been together for some time and face new challenges. And that's what this video is about today.Romance Books Mentioned:~ Denial by Ally Marr~ King of Greed by Ana Huang~ The Man I Know by Daisy Jane~ The Devil's Submission by Nicola Davidson~ Give Me More by Sara Cate~ The Home Wrecker by Sara Cate~ Hills of Shivers and Shadows by Pam Godwin~ Shattered Secrets by Lilian HarrisUseful links:📲Follow me on instagram: instagram.com/whathelenreads📔Recommend a Book: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFakvB0QSr4VdEqitaRqIbP41AT8shVnhkWlmjiAvprRAm7g/viewform#bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booktube #readinglist #bookcommunity #darkromance #romancebooks #mafiaromance #mafiaromancebooks #historicalromance #eroticromance #contemporaryromance #billionaireromance #polyamorousromance #amnesiaromance
