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The Red Mother Volume 2 by Jeremy Haun and Danny Luckert

The Red Mother, Vol. 2 by Jeremy Haun and illustrated by Danny Luckert

Daisy has taken the mysterious Leland Black up on his job offer, giving her a new outlet to excise her demons — but quickly realizes that the dangerous conspiracy goes much deeper than she ever imagined. Daisy has taken the mysterious Leland Black up on his job offer, giving her a new outlet to excise her demons — but quickly realizes that the dangerous conspiracy goes much deeper than she ever imagined. All roads lead straight to the Red Mother. And the Red Mother is heading straight for Daisy. Collects The Red Mother #5-8.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Blood & gore depiction
  • Body horror
  • Loss of vision & eyeball trauma

Mr North by Callie Hart

Mr. North by Callie Hart

North is handsome and damaged—a terrible temptation—and he has his sights set on winning her over. Beth is out of money and struggling hard. At the rate she’s going she’ll never complete her law degree. When she learns of an exciting opportunity—playing chess with New York’s most elusive billionaire—the offer sounds too good to be true. On top of that, Raphael North has a… reputation. But rumours are just that. Then she sets foot into his luxurious penthouse and sees him. Captor. Enigma. Lover. He’s all this and more. Beth should run from the devastatingly attractive blue-eye… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Rape recounted*

* Context : The protagonist witnessed her mother being raped as a child.

Third Chances by Ivy Smoak

Third Chances by Ivy Smoak

Daphne: I’ve always regretted not being confident enough to talk to my college crush. When he shows up during my friend’s bachelorette party, I refuse to let my second chance slip through my fingers. Rob: It was impossible to forget the beautiful brunette from campus. But I’ve always known she wasn’t one-night stand material. So I kept my distance. When she shows up years later during my brother’s bachelor party, I don’t know how I can possibly resist her again. There’s just one problem: I don’t do relationships.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Drugging

Runaway by Ivy Smoak

Runaway by Ivy Smoak

To the first boy I ever loved. I intended to keep my promises to you. I swear. I loved you, Matthew Caldwell. With my whole heart. I think a piece of me will always love you. But it all came crashing down when I realized you didn’t keep your promises to me. I refuse to take any of my days for granted. I learned that the hard way. So I’m sorry. But I can’t keep my promises to someone who didn’t keep theirs. XOXO, Brooklyn Sanders

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Suicidal ideation
  • Miscarriage, off-page

Made of Steel by Ivy Smoak

Made of Steel by Ivy Smoak

Summer fell in love with the boy next door when she was six years old. The only thing she knew for sure was that she was going to marry him. Just as soon as she could convince him that she didn’t have cooties. But tragedy tore her away from him before they ever got a chance at their happily ever after. And the worst part? He forgot all about her. Ten years after Summer lost everything, she’s given a fresh start in the witness protection program. The only rule: don’t speak to anyone from her past. A rule that’s hard to follow when she finds out that the boy next door is… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Child abuse in the foster care system
  • Death of parents recounted

Going for Gold by Ivy Smoak

Going for Gold by Ivy Smoak

Alina: The rumours you’ve heard about the summer games are true. I mean…what do you expect when you put a bunch of sex-starved athletes in the best shape of their lives together in one small village? But it doesn’t matter to me. I’m focused on winning gold. So what if the hottest guy at the summer games seems intent on winning me over? Because I’m focused on…wait, what was I focusing on again? Bryce: I need to win gold. I’ve been training my whole life for this moment. The prize money will be life-changing. But there’s a woman with golden hair that my eyes keep wandering… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Rape & coerced sexual acts including public sex, on-page
  • Cheating*
  • Kidnapping

*Context : The heroine’s boyfriend cheated on her.

Exposed by Ivy Smoak

Exposed by Ivy Smoak

Brooklyn: Matthew Caldwell never forgot about me. I know that now. And a part of me wants to give us a second chance. When I’m in his arms, I feel 16 again. He takes away my pain. But I’m worried he’ll never forgive me. Matt: Brooklyn has always been mine. I loved her when she was a Sanders. I loved her when she was a Pruitt. And even though I’m angry, I know I’ll love her now, as a Miller. But it’s about time I made her a Caldwell.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Paedophilia & grooming
  • Sexual assault
  • Drugging

Temptation by Ivy Smoak

Temptation by Ivy Smoak

Have you ever lost your words at the sight of perfection? Like when you look at the sunset on a beach? Or when you take a moment to appreciate the golden leaves falling from the sky on an autumn day? Well, on one such autumn day, that was exactly the kind of reaction I had when I first saw James Hunter. Or rather, when I literally ran into him. I had never seen anyone so handsome in my entire life. The stubble along his jaw line. The way he caught me in his strong arms. The way he stared at me so intently… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Classism
  • Teacher-student relationship*

*Context : The relationship is between a professor and his nineteen-year-old student.

A House with Good Bones by T Kingfisher

A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

“Mom seems off.” Her brother’s words echo in Sam Montgomery’s ear as she turns onto the quiet North Carolina street where their mother lives alone. She brushes the thought away as she climbs the front steps. Sam’s excited for this rare extended visit, and looking forward to nights with just the two of them, drinking boxed wine, watching murder mystery shows, and guessing who the killer is long before the characters figure it out. But stepping inside, she quickly realizes home isn’t what it used to be. Gone is the warm, cluttered charm her mom is known for… Read more.

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Trigger & Content Warnings

  • Racism & mentions of white supremacy
  • Fatmisia & body-shaming including in medical situations
  • Child verbal & emotional abuse recounted
  • Anxiety
  • Nightmares & sleep paralysis
  • Death of a parent recounted
  • Blood, gore and injury depiction including body horror
  • Cannibalism
  • Emesis mentioned
  • Heart attack recounted