#grace callaway

[triviareads]

Can you recommend any books where they get right into the sex?

Either historical or contemporary

Sure! I'm all for an instant gratification moment (and for the purpose of this ask I stuck to early sex scenes between the main couple because there's a decent amount of het romances out there that begin with the hero and another woman..... though predictably not many with the heroine having good sex with another man :/).

Contemporary:

Minx by Sophie Lark: There's some fabulous, very hot sex (and pet play) a few chapters in, after Blake agrees to take on Ramses as a client. And once the ball gets rolling, it really doesn't stop.... and only gets better from there.

Lush Money by Angelina M. Lopez: Roxanne basically *mounts* Mateo (if there's one thing Angelina loves, it's a mounting moment) right after their agreement that she'll get her pregnant in exchange for money is finalized. It's very.... economical and Mateo hates it, but gets off on it. He's soooooo conflicted and I personally loved that.

After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez: The other mounting moment sex scene; Alex hops on Jeremiah literally two minutes after arriving in the dead of the night at her family's bar. It's honestly made hotter because Angelina writes a (kinda hilarious) premature ejaculation coupled with Alex getting off after. It works and I'm all for it.

Sherwood by Sierra Simone: Such an underrated book imo; the prologue has our "Robin Hood" (she's a woman here) about to be deployed, and "Maid Marian" tries to dissuade her by eating her out. Very emotional, very hot.

Asking for Trouble by Tessa Bailey: An early face-sitting scene after she's cuffed him in her foyer. Brent puts his "middle-class mouth" to gooood use.

Scorching to the Touch by Ofelia Martinez: There's hate sex about two chapters in; Erica makes Friedrich eat her out in the bathroom of an event and when he whips out his dick and is all "what am I supposed to do with this?", she points to a stall. Honestly, a winner.

The Risk by Caitlin Crews: She's a ballerina pretending to be a stripper-escort who gets her fantasy of being "bought" fulfilled and she and her billionaire have sex pretty much right after.

Crashed Out by Tessa Bailey: Like a couple chapters in, Jasmine sees Sarge's dick and books it to her car and tries to get off, but then Sarge catches her and lends a helping hand all while asserting he's a Grown Man now.

Desperate Measures by Katee Robert: Jafar kills Jasmine's mob boss father in the beginning and within the next chapter, there's a CNC scene where he chasing her down while she pretends she doesn't want it.

Give Me More by Sara Cate: Sara immediately sets up the throuple by having the married couple, Hunter and Isabel, have anniversary sex while listening to their friend Drake have sex with two other women, with Drake also getting off while listening to Hunter and Isabel.

Historical:

The Bride Goes Rogue by Joanna Shupe: A fabulous anonymous encounter with neither Preston nor Katherine realizing who the other person is (right after Preston rejected his arranged betrothal to Kat) and they're pretending to be Louis XV and Madame Pompadour while they get each other off at a French Ball.

Her Husband's Harlot by Grace Callaway: The book starts with Helena following her husband to a brothel disguised as a prostitute, and Nicholas fully doesn't recognize her when he (successfully) has sex with her for the first time.

Passion by Lisa Valdez: An erotic romance; the literal first lines describe Mark groping Passion during the Great Exhibition, and he has her "pinned to the wall like a butterfly" within the next few pages.

The Virgin and the Rogue by Sophie Jordan: Charlotte is (allegedly) under the influence of an aphrodisiac when she mounts Kingston (can you tell I have a thing for this) in the library in the middle of the night, dry humps him, and runs away. Unironically one of my favorite Sophie Jordan sex scenes.

The Rake Gets Ravished by Sophie Jordan: The story begins with Mercy breaking into Silas's bedroom to retrieve the deed to her family home, and when Silas finds her, she seduces him and fucks him into such a deep sleep that when he awakes, all he's left with is an apology note and her *virgin blood* on the sheets.

#book recs #sophie lark #angelina m lopez #sierra simone #tessa bailey #katee robert #sara cate #ofelia martinez #caitlin crews #sophie jordan #lisa valdez #grace callaway #joanna shupe #historical romance #contemporary romance #romance novels #ask

[the-book-queen]

Oooh, I know a lot of romancelandia is binging Grace Callaway lately, and OLIVIA AND THE MASKED DUKE is currently FREE! https://amzn.to/49kV1kR

#historical romance #book deals #romance novels #mf romance #Grace Callaway #free ebook

[jeanvanjer]

okay

Reading Grace Callaway's His Husbands Harlot and Nicholas is very "im low born not supposed to be a marquess and my dick and lust for my wife is TOO MUCH. HOW CAN I TOUCH HER WITH THESE DIRTY HANDS"

and its quite a mood.

#reading romance #historical romance #books #grace callaway #historical romance blogging #zara reads

[shipatfirstsight]

Favorite books of 2022 3/?

#favorite books of 2022 #mackenzie reads #grace callaway #i'm on a grace callaway kick

[romancing-the]

#grace callaway #weird cover #good book

[weirdesplinder]

Podcast Amiche di drama e trama: Riletture deludenti

Manu ci racconta una rilettura che l'ha profondamente delusa 

Regarding the duke, di Grace Callaway

 Inedito in italiano 

Trama: Per gli otto anni del loro matrimonio, la dolce e innocente Gabriella Garrity ha adorato il suo potente e affascinante marito Adam, il cui impero di prestiti gli è valso il soprannome di Duca della Città. La sua felicità domestica va in frantumi quando Adam subisce un incidente e anche se sopravvive, perde la memoria. Gabby si dedica a curarlo per riportarlo in salute... finché rivelazioni devastanti non distruggono le sue illusioni sul loro matrimonio.

 Link al podcast su spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QmmxQI63hrDt9Q5gwS1PP?si=86408102f38d4eb6

#youtube #grace callaway #podcast

[cathygeha]

REVIEW

Duke in a Box: Twelve Steamy Historical Holiday Novellas

By Collected Authors

 Four of the authors that provided stories for this collection are favorites of mine and their novellas were all that I expect from their writing. The remaining eight stories are going to be read and hopefully savored between now and Christmas as a special Christmas gift to myself. Stories read so far are:

 YULE BE MY DUKE by Darcy Burke:

Enemies Cecilia and John are thrust together by their parents to make a match…a match neither of them wants. These two young people didn’t hit it off well when they met but when they finally spent time together…things began to change for the better.

 HER DUKE WITH BENEFITS by Jess Michaels:

This story was heartwarming and fun to read. I loved Alice and Leo together and how the close proximity, honest communication, and mature look at what they wanted for themselves, and their future was so splendidly shared in this novella.

 AUDACIOUS by Minerva Spencer:

How fun to see how favorite characters from a previous book are doing and have this love story be that of their only daughter who falls in love and is strong enough to overcome all to end up with the man she truly loves. Thoroughly enjoyed Antonia and Lucas’s story!

 UNDRESSING THE DUKE by Erica Ridley:

How difficult it must have been to know your duty and not want to fulfill it. This novella dealt with the class disparity between the two in love, expectations of society and family, and the taboo of loving someone it was actually illegal to be with. Donovan and Geoffrey had a slow burn over twenty years but have a feeling it was worth it in the end for both of them.

 Did I enjoy the stories I read? Yes

Am I looking forward to reading the rest of the novellas in the collection? Definitely

 Thank you to Darcy Burke for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 5 Stars

BLURB

 Twelve novellas from your favorite historical romance authors featuring never-before-published steamy holiday stories. Don’t miss this limited time collection—on sale only from November 1-December 31, 2022. The Duke Who Came to Christmas Dinner by Amy Rose Bennett When a bah-humbug duke is invited to Christmas dinner by his widowed neighbor, the sweet-as-a-sugarplum daughter of his former estate steward, his initial reaction is to say no...until he recalls their long-ago first kiss beneath the mistletoe... Mrs. Peabody and the Unexpected Duke by Grace Callaway When former lovers Hawker and Mrs. Peabody are paired on a spy mission over the holidays, they uncover the deepest secret of all: the truth of their own hearts. Yule Be My Duke by Darcy Burke When enemies John and Cecilia are trapped alone in a cottage during a snowstorm, they know marriage will be imminent, but can they become lovers by morning? The Frosty Duke by Lila DiPasqua When a socially awkward mathematician spinster seeks to enlist the aid of a handsome, skillful rake—things may not go to plan. Desert Island Duke by Kate Bateman When Caro Montgomery is shipwrecked with her brother’s infuriatingly attractive best friend, Max Cavendish, their survival depends on working together. But will their island prove to be a tropical paradise. . . or pure hell? Her Duke at Midnight by Christy Carlyle When a young widow and an infamous duke meet at a country house party during the holiday season, the attraction that sparks between them takes them both by surprise. Her Duke With Benefits by Jess Michaels After confusion and a storm trap old friends Leo and Alice together for the holidays, long hidden desires and feelings come to the surface. But if the duke offers his heart before their time together is over, will she take that gift? The Duke Deal by Valerie Bowman When a young duchess asks her estranged husband to pretend they're happy during a Christmastide house party to fulfill her grandfather's dying wish of seeing the entire family together at the holidays, the duke agrees...with one condition: he wants an heir. Audacious by Minerva Spencer Antonia Redvers has been completely and madly in love with the infamous privateer Captain Lucas "O Duque" Cruz, her father's best friend, since she was a girl. This Christmas, Toni is done waiting—she's finally going to get her duke... My Duchess, My Wife by Sasha Cottman With a castle full of relatives at Christmas, a Scottish duke comes up with more than one naughty way to distract his wife. Undressing the Duke by Erica Ridley When the Duke of Southbury informs his charming French valet of his impending dismissal, Vachon has only a fortnight to convince the duke to change his mind… and take a chance on love! Right Place, Wrong Duke by Elisa Braden Widow Lucie Carmichael is not about to let the Duke of Dingwall evict her family from their ancestral home, even if that means engaging in a little abduction.

#Darcy Burke #Erica Ridley #Jess Michaels #Minerva Spencer #Elisa Braden #Sasha Cottman #Valerie Bowman #christy carlyle #Kate Bateman #Lila diPasqua #Grace Callaway #Historical Romance #Holiday Romance Anthology #Steamy Historical Holiday Novellas #Regency Romance

[readtilyoudie]

September 2022: Her Husband’s Harlot by Grace Callaway

Not Quite a Wife . . . After a disastrous wedding night, proper Lady Helena Harteford fears for the fate of her new marriage. Disguised as a doxy, she tracks her husband down at a bawdy house to reason with him . . . and instead discovers the thrill of forbidden passion. An innocent ruse turns into a risky deception; how far will this once-wallflower go to win her husband's love? Unfit to be a Husband . . . Orphaned at an early age, Nicholas Morgan escapes his violent beginnings to become a successful merchant--only to discover that he is the legitimate heir of the Marquess of Harteford. His transition to the ton is rocky and made rockier when he marries above him. Torn between guilt and lust, he tries to protect his sweet, innocent wife from the demons of his past. But can he safeguard her from his own raging desires? Caught between Past and Present . . . When a dangerous nemesis rises from Nicholas' past, husband and wife must work together in order to survive. From the drawing rooms to the stews of Regency London, they find themselves caught in a game of passion and seduction. Will true love prevail? Or is Helena destined to remain . . . Her Husband's Harlot?

Let’s get back to the basics, I suppose XD This is one that’s been on both our lists for a while now....so might as well read it. 

#book of the month #her husband's harlot #grace callaway #historical romance #romance

[purplesimmer455]

Grace goofs around with her friends and Macy, telling Macy a goofy story of something Ingrid did when she was her age. Macy giggles as she glances at her mom, who’s making an embarrassed face. “You’re so silly, mummy.” She says, and Ingrid grins. Later on, Grace stands on her staircase and chats with Iseul and Cara, and Cara grins. “Hey, Juliet, get your butt down here.” She says, and Grace laughs. “I cannot, dear friend, for I am pining over my Romea.” She says in a fancy old Simlish accent, eyeing Iseul and dramatically putting one hand to her forehead as if she might faint. Iseul laughs too, she loves seeing this silly and goofy side of Grace that comes out when her friends and family are around. Grace eventually comes down, and she kisses Iseul’s cheek before spending some time with her dad, Samuel. “I’m so happy you’re home, darling.” He says. “Me too, dad. I missed you and ammi.” Grace says, and Samuel smiles, his eyes slightly sad. “I wish you could move back here. You could get a place near us. I mean, we have amazing laboratories in Simland too, you know.” He adds the last part teasingly, and Grace smiles. “I know dad, I just have a life in Simerica now with Issy and Aloo and some new friends I’ve made. I’ll still visit you and mum lots.” She adds, and he nods but still looks pensive.

#ts4 #mysims #Samuel Siddiqui #Amna Siddiqui #Cara Mulawin #Grace Siddiqui #Iseul Kang #Ingrid Callaway #Macy Callaway

[triviareads]

Idk if you have watched the tv show Miss Scarlet and The Duke but if you have...could you recommend HR like that? 🤭

I watched a couple episodes! I think I got discouraged because everyone kept telling me how slow-burn it was, but I might pick it back up when I have time and emotional capacity for anything other than Jeopardy. I have some recs that fall under the general investigator/cop/mystery boat:

Bombshell by Sarah MacLean: Probably the one that fits your ask the most, and it's not just because Tommy Peck is a cop whose physical description sounds very similar to William Wellington's. He's also a gruff, no-nonsense hero paired with a loud and proud, somewhat messy heroine with a penchant for explosives and he's OBSESSED and also very exasperated for a lot of the book.

Her Protector's Pleasure by Grace Callaway: Grace Callaway in general will fit this vibe because they're very mystery/crime forward. This book's hero is then-cop Ambrose Kent (an Honorable cop, but don't worry he quits afterwards and opens his own detective agency; honestly, Grace Callaway was ahead of her time), a very unlikely hero considering he's POOR and BUILT LIKE A SCARECROW (but a hot one obvi). He's investigating society lady Marianne Draven (who is also doing some investigating of her own, and both their investigations collide).

The Duke Who Knew Too Much by Grace Callaway: The heroine is Ambrose Kent's sister and a plucky amateur (emphasis on the amateur; Emma accidentally almost sold her virginity at a brothel while investigating) investigator, while the hero is suspected of killing his paramour and keeps chasing after the heroine going "GODDAMMIT Emma".

Olivia and the Masked Duke by Grace Callaway: So this heroine is Emma's daughter, Livvy, and she's secretly an investigator who's a part of the HR version of Charlie's Angels. She's hopelessly in love/chasing after much-older friend Hadleigh all while hiding the fact that she's an investigator. This also has an element of him being annoyed for her safety while she investigates around London but the difference is a) she's a lot more qualified than her mom and b) this man's "punishment" (funishment?) includes spanking.

Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl by Grace Callaway: They're both investigators, well, he's a spy, but both Hawk and Fiona have secret jobs and both end up investigating the same situation, all while being in a marriage of convenience while hiding their secret identities

I feel like a lot of Elizabeth Hoyt's Maiden Lane books could qualify because even if they don't have the exact dynamic, a lot of them are set in the gritty underworld of London (St. Giles!), there's mystery subplots that deal with some pretty dark stuff, but there's a lot of vigilante justice going on (see: The Ghost of St. Giles). I'd strongly recommend the series as a whole if you're into any of this.

Lisa Kleypas wrote a cop series (her Bow Street Runners series) but none of them are very standout to me. I think Lady Sophia's Lover was good from what I remember, because Sophia is out for *revenge* and trying to seduce honorable? magistrate? Sir Ross Cannon.

#sarah maclean #grace callaway #elizabeth hoyt #lisa kleypas #ask #historical romance #romance novels #miss scarlet and the duke

[imogenkol]

— OCS AS HISTORICAL ROMANCE HERO ARCHETYPES

tagged by @corvosattano @jackiesarch @inafieldofdaisies to do this uquiz and I found it way too entertaining to do it for my she/her fuckbois (+ a token Boy boy) thank you lovelies 💕💕💕

tagging: @jillvalentinesday @marivenah @kyber-infinitygems @chuckhansen @adelaidedrubman @voidika @queennymeria @shegetsburned @risingsh0t @shellibisshe @indorilnerevarine @socially-awkward-skeleton @florbelles @aceghosts @simonxriley @v0idbuggy @unholymilf @roofgeese @shallow-gravy

GENTLEMAN IN THE STREETS, FREAK IN THE SHEETS

He's a GENTLEMAN. He has STANDARDS. He will not abide by a single WRINKLE in his trousers. But he willlllll fuck you from behind while fish-hooking your mouth and leaving bruises. That's just how he rolls. A coveted type, this gentleman puts on a stern facade and doesn't have a lot of patience for nonsense--but he's also solicitous, polite, and seemingly respectful. Until you give him a bit of lip in the garden. Never go with him to the garden. Or DEFINITELY go with him to the garden, if you want to get defiled. Which, let's be real, you absolutely do. This hero will wipe cum off your tits with the most expensive handkerchief known to man, fold it and place it in his pocket, and be like, "I apologize; I was quite overwhelmed by your charms. Gentleman recs: "The Duke Gets Even" by Joanna Shupe, "The Duke Who Knew Too Much" by Grace Callaway, "Waking Up with the Duke" by Lorraine Heath, "The Earl I Ruined" by Scarlett Peckham, "The Truth About Cads and Dukes" by Elisa Braden

THE SCOT

"Get on your (yer) hands and knees lass" is something you have a 60% chance of reading in a Scottish historical, and honestly? Bless. These heroes are from Scotland, which is in historical romances, "England but with an autumnal vibe" or "England but they do manual labor while also being rich and titled". They're usually (always) FUCKIN' GIGANTIC, a bit rougher around the edges, and more down to earth. Is this all stereotyping? Yes. Are they probably going to deliver a baby animal, go "look at its wee legs" and then fuck you in a stable? Yeah for sure. Scot recs: "When A Scot Ties the Knot" by Tessa Dare, "When A Girl Loves an Earl" by Elisa Braden ("put yer filthy Scot inside ye"), "The Taming a Highlander" by Elisa Braden, the entire Highland Guard series by Monica McCarty, "The Madness of Lord lan Mackenzie" by Jennifer Ashley, "When A Girl Loves an Earl" by Stacy Reid

THE TORTURED HERO

Look--he just doesn't wanna talk about it. The tortured hero has a dark past, which probably involves his childhood, may involve one or both of his parents dying (or a dead wife), and will be withheld from you for at least the first half of the book. He fucks like an absolute demon (usually to make you forget about the questions you asked regarding his scars; it's effective), he may have nightmares where he says what you think is his old lover's name so you steam about it for 20-50 pages and he's like "no, that's my childhood dog, which I had to eat when food became scarce", maybe his dad didn't love him, and he is more likely to be self made than some other heroes. Though he may also be a duke whose actions had consequences. There's a *distinct* possibility that he's mentally unwell, but everyone needs love. Your one big issue is that he... may not think he's worthy of touching you with his filthy hands. Somehow, you must overcome this. Tortured recs: "My Darling Duke" by Stacy Reid, "Dreaming of You" by Lisa Kleypas, "A Lady for a Duke" by Alexis Hall, "Pippa and the Prince of Secrets" by Grace Callaway, "Duke of Midnight" by Elizabeth Hoyt, "The Duke I Tempted" by Scarlett Peckham, "A Rogue by Any Other Name" by Sarah MacLean

THE GOOD GUY

Isn't that great for you? The good guy isn't a NICE guy. He doesn't expect sexual favors because he's nice to you; and he's so charming, he can probably get laid elsewhere. He may have a tragic backstory and a fatal flaw, but that's not going to get him down. He doesn't play at alpha male bullshit, and he may not be a duke, or a lord, or the owner of the world's first department store. But he's a Solid Guy. He will love, honor, and obey, and he will NOT! Do a nonsense. He will, however, eat pussy. He's a good guy. Good guy recs: "Unclaimed" by Courtney Milan, "Scandal in Spring" by Lisa Kleypas, "My Fake Rake" by Eva Leigh, "Unmasked by the Marquess" by Cat Sebastian

#oc insp: imogen kol #oc insp: eddy #oc insp: jayde thatcher #oc insp: kåre battle born #why are these all SO accurate #Eddy being assigned Scottish by uquiz lmao #Vaune also got the scot but that’s cause of her massive strap

[citrus-perfume]

Partners

@crossedtheline

"Anulan, Callaway. Table 13."

Clementine perked his head up slightly at the sound of his name. He looked at the empty table he was to move to, and got up, taking his books with him. It was a short and graceful walk to the table, where he met his partner for the time being. Firstname Anulan.

He smiled sweetly at him as the professor continued reading out names. When the other boy looked away, Clementine gave him a sideways once over before opening his books and taking out an orange glitter pen. Hm. Pretty good skin. Hair could be better. Shoes left several things to be desired, though he supposed they could work if he was wearing a more casual outfit. Eyes were brown. It made him take out one of his pocket mirrors under the table and check his own face while the professor began to explain the project. Ah. Perfect, as usual. He really should do a facial soon, though. Maybe when he got back to his dorm this evening, he could try the aloe vera one his friend had told him about.

He wasn't really paying attention, but the professor had stopped talking, so he figured it was time to chat amongst themselves. "Hello!" He said to Firstname. He leaned his elbow on the table, and his cheek on his hand, but he didnt slouch his back, just rested. "Anulan, right? Do you happen to have a first name?" He softened his face, considering wether or not is was the right time to bat his eyelashes.

#jinx #starter #ic #partners #haha get it partners #double entendre

[shipatfirstsight]

Favorite books of 2022 5/?

#judith mcnaught #grace callaway #janna macgregor #sapna bhog #katee robert #grace burrows #favorite books of 2022 #mackenzie reads

[directedbynoraephron]

every book i read in 2023:

outlander by diana gabaldon

the duke by kerrigan byrne

stolen by lucy christopher

the love hypothesis by ali hazelwood

the house of mirth by edith wharton

the hurting kind by ada limón

in the cut by susanna moore

my year of rest and relaxation by ottessa moshfegh

gregor and the curse of the warmbloods by suzanne collins

the secret history by donna tartt

mistakes were made by meryl wilsner

the idiot by elif batuman

release by lucy christopher

heartburn by nora ephron

lord of scoundrels by loretta chase

the lonely hunter by aimée lutkin

trespasses by louise kennedy

it happened one autumn by lisa kleypas

devil in winter by lisa kleypas

olivia and the masked duke by grace callaway

a long time dead by samara breger

strangers to ourselves by rachel aviv

y/n by esther yi

emma by jane austen

euphoria by lily king

the lady's tutor by robin schone

romantic comedy by curtis sittenfeld

thirsty by mia hopkins

the goldfinch by donna tartt

strip tees by kate flannery

teaching to transgress by bell hooks

pineapple street by jenny jackson

happy place by emily henry

what i did for a duke by julie anne long

[jackiesarch]

— OCS AS HISTORICAL ROMANCE HERO ARCHETYPES

i’m not sorry about this one actually. drag these men through the mud. destroy them, even. call them out.

tagged by @corvosattano to just that. thank you macy. thank you for also innately knowing what they were gonna get.

tagging @unholymilf @florbelles @confidentandgood @nightbloodbix @marivenah @indorilnerevarine @chuckhansen @queennymeria @adelaidedrubman @shallow-gravy @inafieldofdaisies @risingsh0t @roofgeese @loriane-elmuerto @cptcassian and anyone else who wants to take a stab!

— THE RAKE

Oh, the rake. "Rake" is a broad term, and a lot of heroes can BE rakes, there's a certain iconic vibe to a Rake Classic. A rake FUCKS. And not in an annoying way. Like, a rake would slip out of your bed, kiss you gently, and say "I'm so glad we shared this time together" in a way that suggests you'll never see him again, but you'll still say thank you. A rake doesn't want to settle down, but he deeply appreciates women. He may say things like "I actually think women do have rights. Hell, perhaps they should even vote" because he's like... not a feminist, but a big believer in the power of pussy. He doesn't HATE love, it's just not for him. Until it is. Rakes can often fence, do a gentlemanly boxing, and perhaps duel, but they are *not* your first choice in a fight. They are probably beloved at the local brothels, both because they fuck so good and because they spend all their money there. A rake may be titled; however, he may also be a second son (womp womp). It's vERY possible that a rake has mommy issues. Give him time, and he will confide in you. Probably while telling you that is why... he cannot love. The rake may not be good at a lot of things that aren't sex. This might be his secondary crisis, and his arc might involve "Rake Gets Job?" Rake recs: "Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake" by Sarah MacLean, "The Duke and the Lady in Red" by Lorraine Heath, "The Lady Gets Lucky" by Joanna Shupe, "A Rake's Guide to Seduction" by Caroline Linden, "Indigo" by Beverly Jenkins

— THE TORTURED HERO

Look—he just doesn't wanna talk about it. The tortured hero has a dark past, which probably involves his childhood, may involve one or both of his parents dying (or: a dead wife), and will be withheld from you for at least the first half of the book. He fucks like an absolute demon (usually to make you forget about the questions you asked regarding his scars; it's effective), he may have nightmares where he says what you think is his old lover's name so you steam about it for 20-50 pages and he's like "no, that's my childhood dog, which I had to eat when food became scarce", maybe his dad didn't love him, and he is more likely to be self made than some other heroes. Though he may also be a duke whose actions had consequences. There's a *distinct* possibility that he's mentally unwell, but everyone needs love. Your one big issue is that he... may not think he's worthy of touching you with his filthy hands. Somehow, you must overcome this. Tortured recs: "My Darling Duke" by Stacy Reid, "Dreaming of You" by Lisa Kleypas, "A Lady for a Duke" by Alexis Hall, "Pippa and the Prince of Secrets" by Grace Callaway, "Duke of Midnight" by Elizabeth Hoyt, "The Duke I Tempted" by Scarlett Peckham, "A Rogue by Any Other Name" by Sarah MacLean

— THE GOOD GUY

Isn't that great for you? The good guy isn't a NICE guy. He doesn't expect sexual favors because he's nice to you; and he's so charming, he can probably get laid elsewhere. He may have a tragic backstory and a fatal flaw, but that's not going to get him down. He doesn't play at alpha male bullshit, and he may not be a duke, or a lord, or the owner of the world's first department store. But he's a Solid Guy. He will love, honor, and obey, and he will NOT! Do a nonsense. He will, however, eat pussy. He's a good guy. Good guy recs: "Unclaimed" by Courtney Milan, "Scandal in Spring" by Lisa Kleypas, "My Fake Rake" by Eva Leigh, "Unmasked by the Marquess" by Cat Sebastian

#i cant believe i birthed these fucking morons #sorry lily #oc: mark henderson #oc: ryan carr #oc: oliver sinclair

[klaineccfanficlibrary]

2022 KLAINE AND CC FANFICTION AWARDS RESULTS

Here are the results of the 2022 Klaine and CrissColfer fanfic awards. All the fics that made it through to the finals are worth reading. A list of all the finalists can be found here. When you go check out the stories, please be sure to leave kudos and comments. Thank you.

Remember that everyone is a winner! We are forever grateful to all the writers for gracing us with their talent.

We have established a Klaine and CC Fanfic Hall of Fame. See this post for the 2022 winners.

Thank you to everyone for participating!

Favorite NEW KLAINE FANFICTION AUTHOR

1  Calliope_Melpomene | @calliopemelpomene 🏆

2  Starpunchsoup | @starpunchsoup

3  ANNA_TIMBERLAKE | @annatimberlakesworld

Favorite NEW KLAINE FANFICTION

1  Turn Into A Pose by little_escapist | @little-escapist🏆

2  Ghost Kitchen by HKVoyage | VoyageAsia | @hkvoyageage

3  About-Face by quizasvivamos |  @quizasvivamos​

Favorite BLIND BLAINE/KURT/BOTH Klaine fanfic

1 Light Up The Sky by MrsCriss2012 🏆

2 I've Been Looking for You Forever by Chloe Winchester | [PDF and EPUB]

3 Glowing in the Dark by xxxraquelita | @xxxraquelita

Favorite DYSTOPIAN Klaine fanfic

1  Hell & High Water by mmerainbows | @mmerainbows 🏆

2  Husbandly Duties by anxioussquirrel

3  (Def)inition by hedgerose | @hedgeroseose (tie)

3  Hummel’s Home for Non-Conforming Adolescents by BeautifulUnseen | @xbeautifulunseenx (tie)

Favorite FAKE RELATIONSHIP Klaine fanfic

1  Loving Arms by heartsmadeofbooks | LauGS |  @heartsmadeofbooks (tie) 🏆

1  Turn Into A Pose by little_escapist | @little-escapist (tie) 🏆

2  Yule Be Mine by Scatterthestars | @scatter-the-stars

3  I Have Guidelines by hippohead | @hippohead

Favorite ROAD TRIP/VACATION/WEEKEND GETAWAY Klaine fanfic

1  Miles to Go by hundredindecisions | @thnxforknowingme 🏆

2  Domus Civita by JayhawkWrites | @jayhawk-writes

3  100 Days by borogroves | @borogroves

Favorite MAGIC Klaine fanfic

1  Spellbound Verse by ItsNotEasyBeingQueen 🏆

2  Heartstone by sunshineoptimismandangels | @sunshineoptimismandangels (tie)

2  When Worlds Collide by TeddysHoney | @teddyshoney (tie)

3  Callaway Place by sunshineoptimismandangels | @sunshineoptimismandangels

Favorite ON-LINE MEETING Klaine fanfic

1  Interludes/Symphony Verse by shandyall 🏆

2  Is It Weird? by  a_simple_rainbow | @a-simple-rainbow 

3  Private Messages by GleefulDarrenCrissFan | @gleefuldarrencrissfan

Favorite BAKER/CHEF/WAITER/FOOD INDUSTRY Klaine fanfic

1  Syrup and Honey by heartsmadeofbooks  | LauGS | @heartsmadeofbooks 🏆

2  Ghost Kitchen by HKVoyage | VoyageAsia | @hkvoyage

3  Crema by twobirdsonesong | @twobirdsonesongbirdsonesong

Favorite TEACHER/STUDENT RELATIONSHIP Klaine fanfic

1  Expectation Fails by lilinas | @lilinas 🏆

2  Make You Feel My Love by MrsCriss2012

3  Reprise by Calliope_Melpomene | @calliopemelpomene

Favorite COWORKERS Klaine fanfic

1  The Hating Game by Anonymous (Orphan Account) 🏆

2  A Fresh Start by PickingViolets  [PDF] [Epub]

3  Letter to a G.I. by DyrneKeeper | @dyrnekeeper

FAVORITE NEW CC ONE-SHOT

1  Coffee, Black by ForgettingMorina 🏆

2  Quarantine Announcement by mvgsucks

3  Behind the Music: F*kn Around by mvgsucks

Favorite CC FRIENDS/FRIENDS TO LOVERS fanfic

1  A Safe Distance by twobirdsonesong | @twobirdsonesong 🏆

2  Time Has Come (Let Us Be Brave) by scatter-the-stars | @scatter-the-stars

3  While You Were Out by magsforya

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