Your archive of Growls & Grimm book content, from in-depth reviews to seasonal lists, all in one moody, bookish corner of the site.
🖤 Booklist: If You Loved Carrie by Stephen King… If you’re still haunted by Stephen King’s Carrie, the girl, the prom, the fire? You’re not alone. This week’s booklist gathers chilling, emotional, and eerie reads that echo the same mix…
by Jennifer L. ArmentroutGenre: Paranormal Fantasy RomanceSpice Level: 🔥🔥🔥 There’s something irresistible about a secret society in New Orleans. The cobblestone streets, the heavy air, the sense that something ancient is watching you from the shadows, chef’s kiss. Throw in…
🖤 Booklist: If You Loved River of Shadows by Karina Halle… If you loved River of Shadows by Karina Halle, you’re not alone. This list of books like River of Shadows will take you deeper into gothic romance, dark fantasy,…
🖤 Booklist: If You Fell for Wicked, Try These Paranormal Romances… 1. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning ☘️ Fae, mystery, and forbidden attraction in Dublin. Perfect if you want urban fantasy + paranormal romance in one. 2. Crescent City: House…
A darkly funny, spicy rom-com where romance meets murder on a killer island retreat. Sinners Retreat is chaotic, clever, and totally addictive.
🖤 Booklist: If You Survived Sinner’s Retreat… 1. The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Amelia Wilde 🔥 Billionaire villain vibes. Banter + obsession + a dangerous man you shouldn’t want but do. 2. There Are No Saints by…
The nights are stretching longer, the air feels a little heavier, and spooky season is creeping closer. These gothic must-reads are handpicked to haunt your shelves and keep you up far too late — with the lamp on, of course.…
Just thinking about Saint Nellie by Odal Madsen, again, and I need a minute. Maybe several. It’s the kind of book that doesn’t whisper—it howls.Grief? Present.Poetic pain? Absolutely.Hope? Barely, but you’ll claw for it. If you’re in the mood to…
Genre: Erotic Romance with a Whisper of DangerSteam Level: 🔥🔥🔥 (and maybe a scorch mark or two) “Mara Templeton writes desire like a pro—but lives in grayscale. That is, until Club X throws her into full color…and straight into the…
Genre: Gothic Horror / Haunted House FictionVibe: Flickering candlelight, creaky floorboards, something watching from the woods “People whisper about Ashburn House. They say the old widow went mad. They say it’s haunted. They say it’s better left alone… but Adrienne…