These 20 Innocent Looking Novels May Make You Want To Lock the Doors

Review: "Two serial k!llers who participate in a k!lling competition once a year end up falling for each other. With some unexpected turns in the story that I definitely did not see coming! 👀
Because this is a dark serial k!ller romcom, my favorite part has to be when Sloan literally scares to death another serial k!ller! Very impressive and super funny. 😂 (don’t won’t to spoil how she did this)" - vanessa

4.12⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "This is a little spicy so if that’s not your cup of tea, just know that. I loved this book. Such a good read. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m tackling some really hard things in my life right now (aren’t we all honestly), but this book just hit the vibe I needed. I really wish there were people like this in real life too.. the good ones anyway. The author does a great job in describing characters without over detailing. You can tell Knox was never really a jerk just disguised by pain. I love that it’s a happy ending as well.. we need more of those. The authors note at the end is very touching, and that mixed with the ending brought me to tears. I was not expecting that when I picked up this book.. my heart also goes out to the author. Great read!" - Heather

4.16⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "How did this book swoop in and become #9 on Amazon's best seller list within a week of release you might ask? Well, the pacing was utter perfection. There was not one lag or moment while reading this book I was bored. I never stopped consuming the words on its pages. The story and plot were *chef's kiss* perfection. If you were a fan of Divergent or Hunger Games growing up, this my friends is the perfect book for you. This book is for the adults who were obsessed with those books (me 🙋‍♀️). BUT bonus points we get dragons! 🙌 If you are fan of ACOTAR or FBAA, you are definitely going to want to add this book to your list! It's like if Divergent and ACOTAR and FBAA had a baby. It also had elements of Red Rising with the military aspect." - Celene

4.6⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "This novel is now my absolute favorite. Yes, FAVORITE!! I think as an author, this book blew my mind. The depth of Lucy’s thoughts and emotions, and how thoroughly the author got them across, was astounding to me. The hatred was on a whole other level, but then again, so was the love. I don’t read books with swearing or open-door bedroom scenes, but I would read this story again and again and again. I wanted to start on page one as soon as I read the last word. Now I can’t wait to watch the movie!" - Noelle

3.9⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "his book took some getting used to. What I mean is that at the beginning of this, I disliked the book quite a lot. I put it down after one chapter when I found out that I couldn't get into the writing style at all. But after hearing so much hype, I decided to pick it up again and give it another go. The next few chapters were difficult to get through but once I hit a rhythm the story really flowed very well and I began to fall for the characters and their struggles. They're addicted because they're empty inside and now they realise their worst addiction may actually be each other. OMG SWOON. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." - Jaslyn

3.8⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "I am not one for reviews normally. This one is one I need to review. This book broke me. In a good way.... Elsie is the girl that feels that needs to be perfect for everyone. She's the girl that will do anything to please those around her. This hits hard for those girls who do anything for those around her. Jack is the only one that sees Elsie. He's not entirely perfect but close." - Molly Summers

4.11⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "Once again Lucy Score has written something so relatable and REAL. The humor injected into circumstances so many of us have probably experienced is spot on! Highly recommend this as a fun, binge-y read that you probably won’t ever want to put down. Especially if you ever had a high school nemesis that you wanted karma to come for! 😂" - Sharon Taylor

4.3⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "I really enjoyed this book! Let me preface my review with the fact that this book won’t be for everyone. 🚫Pay attention to the content warnings. I personally really liked the male lead, he is definitely a walking red flag in the possessive category, but I knew that going in. (And I enjoyed him immensely 🤣)" - Morgan

3.7⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "I finished this a few months ago and GOOD LORD was it good! I loved how they progressed and the book made me go through so many emotions. The spice is 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5! But I won’t lie Dante made me wanna pull my hair out in some parts but aye at least they ended up together😮‍💨 I loved the plot! And I really loved how Dante brother also was learning to become a better person and that made me happy!" - Anastasia

4.1⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "“The only time I ever want to see a grown man on his knees in front of me, Nate, is when his face is between my legs. So no, I don’t want you to beg me.” ✨
If you’re following #booktok at all, you are well aware the world is living in the land of the #hockeyromance trend and I 👏🏻 AM 👏🏻HERE 👏🏻FOR 👏🏻 IT, friends.
Don’t let the cute cover fool you — Icebreaker by @hannahgraceauthor is one of those books that I read once and *immediately* read again — it is SPICY (hi, see quote above for proof 👀) and real and warm and fuzzy and makes you want to put on ice skates and go back to college. Immediately." - EvieReadsEverything

3.9⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "Oraya is such an amazing FMC who can take care of herself, even if she is considered the weakest species in this world. Like this girl has trained for years, did everything she could to prepare herself for this competition, and will continue to do everything she needs to do to win. Raihn is the perfect MMC. He has that swaggering confidence, the looks and the powers. Not to mention he gives off morally gray vibes and I am always here for the morally gray. I loved that these two don't just get together. We get to really see the progression of their relationship and all the struggles they go through.
The plot of this book is amazing. The world building is amazing. The pace of the book is amazing. I literally have nothing bad to say about this book. 100% recommend!!" - Andrea Roberts

4.33⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "
|| 𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐒:
One break up, one party, one night in jail, now 3 months in a small town you haven’t been to since you were 4 yeas old. Piper finds herself going from glitz and glam to small town life. She is forced to look at herself in a different life and embrace her past she left behind long ago.
|| 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄:
•Schitt’s Creek
•City girl and small town boy
•Steamy romance with some depth
•Grumpy x Sunshine" - Lauren Evans

4.0⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "My thought while reading: OMG! You all know that I don’t read the blurbs of the books before I start them well this one was no different. After reading 2 chapters I had to look up the blurb and OMG I was not ready. When a prologue makes you cry you know this book is a tear jerker!
Divine Rivals is a chief kiss perfect book, that's the only way to explain how beautifully written this book was. I cried so much, I was shocked, heart broken and that ending! WHYYYYY! Just why! I loved both Roman and Iris’s characters. They are perfect enemies and the fact that they didn’t know how they felt for each other. I loved that Roman took care of her low key and OMG the sacrifices he makes for her in this book were just heart wrenching! My heart was just dying throughout this book and honestly I might just be the biggest baby in the world. LOL!" - Dezz McClung

4.2⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "Let me start by saying the banter in this novel is my all time favorite, and I don't mean between the two main characters but between EVERYONE!!!! Brenna and Summer's instant friendship is phenomenal! This definitely gave off Elle Woods vibes and I loved it! I'm super excited to read Brenna's story next!" - Destin Lewis

3.9⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "First & foremost, RYDER! This man 🫠🫠🫠 He was rough around the edges but as you get to know him, you can’t help but melt like a puddle for him. I lost count of how many times I squealed & fell hard for this man 🥵🫠 After all he’s been through in his life, I just wanted to hold him tight to make him feel better 🥺 He amazes me so much! Even from all the trauma, he was determined to make something out of his life & did not quit, no matter what obstacle life presented him." - Bookdragon_Mommy

4.2⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "So I originally started this book after seeing all the hype the series gets on social media. I’m not particularly a fan of “smut” and I thought that is what this was honestly. It’s so much more!
This is such a beautiful romance with spice of course! It’s a slow burn, my favorite. Enemies to lovers romance. I fell in love with Zahra’s story and how Rowan fell in love with her. She broke his hard and cruel demeanor and showed him he has a heart. Not just for her, but people. I’m NOT a reader who gets emotional with ANY book, this book made me emotional in a way I can’t describe. It’s beautiful!" - Kristin

3.85⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "Tropes : ✅️ Office enemies to lovers ✅️ grumpy sunshine ✅️ fake dating ✅️intercultural couple ✅️ It has always been you ✅️ ONE BED ( because he broke the other bed xD )
[...] But THIS this is OMG MY OVARIES 💣💥
Like catalina would say..joder..Este libro está de puta madre.. 😂😂😂" - Alessa reads books

3.8⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "This book is a stand-alone with a HEA! It’s definitely Adult & spicy! I would give this 🌶️🌶️ on the spice scale. If you want a comparison I feel like it’s line with ACOTAR as far as spice. Prince Envy is involved in a deadly game with high stakes. One of his clues leads him to artist Camilla, who has secrets of her own. As they reluctantly work together to solve clues they begin their own games of temptation 🥵 This has a great plot that is fast paced and the mystery will keep you guessing till the final plot twist! The medium burn romance between Envy and Camilla is just 😮‍💨 Highly recommend this one!!" - Jennifer Garifo

4.1⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "Ooooooh that feeling when a very anticipated and hyped book lives up to its reputation! Book Lovers was everything I wanted and more. I preordered my copy and I read it just two days after it arrived! That has to be a personal record for me. This book has it all; humor, romance; family drama, big city life, small town quirks, tender moments, and scenes that will make you tear up." - Susan

4.1⭐ on Goodreads

Review: "I loved everything about this book!! Ahh!! All the feels between Finn & Naomi! Not going to give any spoilers but if your on the fence just go ahead and read it! Has a some spice 🌶 🥵 just fyi." - R Peterson

3.65⭐ on Goodreads