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How about a spicy short story in which one of the MMCs is Pedro Pascal-coded. The other one? Oscar Isaac-coded… If you’re looking to squeeze some reading in between everything else, I recommend an under-90 minute read such as Elle Diaz’s short story “And They Were Roommates.” In it, Helena is cooped up in her Louisville, Kentucky apartment with her roommates, Damien and Javi, during a heat wave. The sizzle, however, doesn’t come from weather, but when the roommates realize there might be something more to their relationship than equitably dividing household chores. I read it while sipping a strong mint julep, which helped me immerse deep into the Kentucky atmosphere. “And They Were Roommates” is perfect for fans of MMF romance with low conflict.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.jonesyelise.com/blog/best-romance-film-of-2024-and-kink-heals-tv-rec monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661da178ed5ea954a7ca8662/040f4240-50de-4354-b576-0ff03e195681/xXz6ScxPlLRzL3MtzceNY52Neuq-scaled.jpg Blog - Best Romance Film of 2024 and Kink Heals TV Rec The Saturday before the Academy Awards, I watched Sean Baker’s Anora about Russian-American Ani, a stripper who is swept off her feet by a young Russian oligarch client, Vanya. The movie doesn’t quite end the way an audience might predict, but the romance lover in me was rooting for a happily ever after between Ani and the tough hired to break up her new marriage, Igor. 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Yelzin is nurturing and sweet yet a protective bat man. Irina is an FMC over forty, and in her, there is a balance between having wisened defenses up while also the vulnerable feeling of falling in love with a strange, alien creature. I loved every minute of their budding relationship, and I look forward to reading more of E.K. Darnell’s universe. Of course, read the content notes to see if this bloody good sci-fi novella is for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/661da178ed5ea954a7ca8662/72cd0f99-f1a6-43ca-9991-24fb760dbf34/Exact-Warm-Unholy-E-Book-Cover.png Blog - Monster and Spicy Book Recs As February came to an end, I worried I had a pile of DNFs and not much else to show for this month of romance. I took to threads to ask for recommendations. I wanted a short story or novella, open door, strong in romantic tension with more emotion than spice, and characters over thirty. Zoe York recommended Jeffe Kennedy’s novelette Exact Warm Unholy. I was so glad she did because it blew my mind. Mary (or Tiffany or Syd or Bobbi) dresses up as different personas to pick up men at a local bar. When the smart bartender shows signs of recognizing her through each of her costumes, she must decide to reveal the woman underneath it all or find another hangout to hide in. This short read ticks so many boxes I love: discussions of religion and philosophy, a man dressed as Clark Kent, slutty glasses, romantic tension that has me screaming (internally!), fire-hot intimacy, and beautiful writing, which causes me to seethe with proud jealousy. Content note: this novelette does not have content notes or warnings. Syd’s encounter with Alan was rough and—to put it lightly—did not have proper after care. 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