Category Definitions
Kink
A specific sexual interest, theme, or fantasy explored in a story. In romance and erotica, including kink helps readers find stories that align with their preferences, boundaries, or curiosities. For example, bondage is a common kink involving restraint, like tying someone up during sex.
Spice Levels
- Mild: Sweet romance with meaningful glances and perhaps a kiss, but no sex or intimacy on or off the page.
- Medium: Stories with more romantic or sexual tension, with at least one intimate scene with or without the reader present. Euphemisms are used to describe sexual acts or anatomical parts.
- Spicy: Stories with one explicit scene with explicit language used to describe sexual acts or body parts without euphemisms.
- Extra spicy: Stories with more than one explicit scene, describing a variety of sexual acts, often involving unique kinks or power dynamics. Stories that delve into any of these categories are extra-spicy, even if they contain only a single explicit scene: consensual non-consent, non-consent, incest play, step family.
Sub-genre
A flavor of romance defined by setting, mood, or story style. Sub-genres help readers find the kind of world they want to escape into - whether it's magical (paranormal romance), historical (Regency romance), or laugh-out-loud funny (romantic comedy).
Trope
A commonly recurring theme, plot device, or character type in storytelling. In romance, tropes help set up familiar dynamics or conflicts that readers love - like enemies-to-lovers, fake relationship, or forbidden love.
💺 Alpha (Trope)
Dominant. Intense. Utterly obsessed. Whether they're a wolf shifter or just an intimidating CEO, alphas don’t ask for permission - they take what they want.
👽 Aliens & Monsters (Trope)
Not your average meet-cute. These lovers are otherworldly, primal, and sometimes tentacled. Strange anatomy, strange customs, strangely hot?
🧑🤝🧑 Best Friend’s Sibling (Trope)
There’s nothing quite as delicious as breaking an unspoken rule and discovering your bestie’s sibling is all grown up—and looking like that.
💸 Billionaire (Trope)
Private jets. Custom suits. Emotional unavailability. Fall hard for the heartbreakingly rich with stories that bring all the fantasy - and maybe a bit of therapy too.
🍑 Casual Hookup (Trope)
Just sex. No feelings. Definitely not catching feelings.
💋 Contemporary Romance (Sub-genre)
Set in the present or very recent past. No paranormal, fantastical, or futuristic elements.
🍪 Cinnamon Roll (Trope)
Soft, sweet, and secretly swoon-worthy. These love interests are all warm hugs, kind eyes, and gentle touches…until they’re not (in the best way!).
🚪 Claustrophilia (Kink)
Arousal from tight or enclosed spaces. Think closets, elevators, or anywhere cozy and close.
😂 Comedy Romance (Sub-genre)
Love and laughs go hand in hand. From awkward meet-cutes to hilarious hookups, these stories bring the charm and the chuckles - sometimes in bed.
🎀 Corsetry (Kink)
A kink for corsets and tight-lacing. It’s about shaping the body, restricting movement, and heightening allure - equal parts fashion and fantasy.
👗 Damsel in Distress (Trope)
Someone’s in trouble - and someone else is very eager to help. Danger and desire go hand-in-hand in this classic setup where rescue turns into romance.
🖤 Dark Romance (Sub-genre)
Taboo, twisted, and totally addictive. Love dances with danger here, and sometimes, pleasure hurts so good.
⚔️❤️Enemies to Lovers (Trope)
They hate each other—until they don’t. The characters start off disliking each other, often due to clashing personalities, rivalries, or misunderstandings. As the story progresses, that tension turns into attraction, leading to an emotionally charged, often fiery romance.
🔥 Erotica (Sub-genre)
No slow burns here - just a front-row seat to the action. Erotica doesn’t conform to a romance structure and may or may not have a happily ever after.
🔮 Erotic Fantasy (Sub-genre)
Desire meets magic. These stories dive into fantastical worlds where the rules bend - and so do the characters.
🩸 Erotic Horror (Sub-genre)
Sexy meets sinister. These stories seduce and scare, blending pleasure with dread.
💞 Erotic Romance (Sub-genre)
The best of both worlds: deep emotional connection that ends with a happily ever after, and toe-curling chemistry. Come for the feelings, stay for the fireworks.
👽 Erotic Science Fiction (Sub-genre)
Out-of-this-world pleasure. Alien anatomy, futuristic tech, and boldly going where no one has gone before.
🕵️ Erotic Thriller (Sub-genre)
Lust and lies collide. These stories keep your pulse racing in more ways than one.
👀 Exhibitionist & Voyeur (Kink)
Whether you love being watched or doing the watching, this kink plays with visibility, consent, and the thrill of who’s looking...
💍 Fake Relationship (Trope)
It’s all pretend - until it isn’t. Whether they’re faking it for family, press, or revenge, they are about to realize they’re not pretending at all.
🧚 Fairy Tale (Sub-genre)
Classic stories reimagined with modern heat and happily-ever-afters worth dreaming about.
✍️ Fan Fiction (Sub-genre)
What if your OTP (One True Pairing) finally got together? Fanfic explores favorite characters and universe, with all the feels, and sometimes, all the heat.
🦶 Fetish (Kink)
Sexual attraction to specific objects, materials, or body parts - like shoes, feet, latex, or more niche items.
🌕 Fated Mate (Trope)
Destiny has entered the chat. Whether they like it or not, they are soul-bound - by moonlight, magic, or primal instinct.
💔 Forbidden Love (Trope)
You know you shouldn’t… but you do anyway. Whether it’s a rival, a royal, or your best friend’s ex, this trope is all about secret glances, stolen kisses, and the thrill of breaking all the rules.
💼 Forbidden Office Romance (Trope)
Work crushes hit different. The stakes are high, the glances are heated, and the HR policy is definitely being ignored.
🛏️ Forced Proximity (Trope)
One bed. One cabin. One power outage. The universe (or a grumpy Airbnb host) pushes two people together… and they don’t stand a chance.
😮 Gagging (Kink)
A kink involving the physical sensation or sound of gagging, often during oral sex. It can enhance intensity, control, or submission.
👻 Ghosts (Trope)
Dead doesn’t mean gone. These lovers haunt and seduce across realms, bringing chills, thrills, and passion that lingers—sometimes forever.
💦 Golden Shower (Kink)
A kink that involves urination as a form of sexual play. It can be about power dynamics, taboo thrills, or simply exploring bodily fluids in a consensual setting. Some find it exciting, while others may be intrigued by the forbidden element.
🕯️ Gothic Romance (Sub-genre)
Brooding mansions, haunted hearts. Dark desire hides behind every locked door in these lush, atmospheric tales.
👒 Historical Romance (Sub-genre)
Whether it’s bonnets or bustles, these stories deliver passion in costumes and candlelight - from ancient castles to jazz-era speakeasies. Typically figured as today’s date minus 50 years.
🎄 Holiday Romance (Trope)
Snowed in. Kisses under twinkling lights. Family drama, cocoa, and maybe a few surprises under the tree—or under the table at a Valentine’s Day dinner. Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, New Year’s, or a totally made-up holiday, these stories are cozy, sweet, and just a little bit naughty.
🤕 Hurt/Comfort (Trope)
Pain meets tenderness. Whether it’s a broken heart or a bruised rib, these stories soothe, snuggle, and seduce.
🔺 Love Triangle (Trope)
Two lovers, one heart. Who do they choose? The safe option? The wild card? Or maybe both...?
🧠 Mind Play (Kink)
A psychological kink exploring control, manipulation, dominance, and submission. Sometimes the sexiest action happens in your head.
🔫 Mafia (Trope)
Dark suits. Darker secrets. The danger is real, but the chemistry? Lethal. Expect possessive stares, blood oaths, and love that cuts deep.
🍑 Masturbation (Kink)
A solo adventure! Exploring pleasure on your own terms, no partners needed.
📚 New Adult & College Romance (Sub-genre)
First tastes of freedom - and of each other. These stories explore love, lust, and self-discovery in dorm rooms and lecture halls.
💋 Oral Sex (Kink)
Sexual activity involving the use of the mouth, lips, and tongue to stimulate a partner’s genitals. It can be an act of intimacy, pleasure, or foreplay - sometimes all three.
🛏️ Only One Bed (Trope)
Oops. Looks like there’s just one bed. Better cuddle up and try to keep those hands to yourself—or don’t. We’re not judging.
🌃 One Night Stand (Trope)
Just one night. No strings, no names, no complications.
🌕 Paranormal Romance (Sub-genre)
Vampires, witches, shifters, oh my. Passion collides with the supernatural in stories where love, and lust, transcend this world.
🤰 Pregnant (Kink)
This kink centers around pregnancy - admiring the pregnant body, the idea of fertility, or the power dynamics it can suggest.
⚡ Quicko (Trope)
Zero plot, just hot. These are short, spicy stories designed for when you want the heat now. No shame in a little speed run to satisfaction.
🎩 Regency Romance (Sub-genre)
Dukes, debutantes, and slow-burning scandal. Set in the era of empire waistlines and ballroom whispers.
Note: Regency Romance is a subgenre of historical romance, set specifically in the British Regency era (roughly 1811–1820, though sometimes stretched to 1795–1837), known for its strict social codes, aristocrats, balls, and witty banter à la Jane Austen or the Bridgerton series.
🏠 Roommate (Trope)
Shared fridge, shared bathroom… shared bed? Living together has never been more tempting.
🔪 Romantic Suspense (Sub-genre)
High stakes, hotter nights. Think adrenaline-fueled plots with stolen kisses, secret identities, and danger around every corner.
💔 Second Chances (Trope)
Love, take two. They messed it up once. But now? They’re older, wiser, and maybe even a little desperate to make things right—and hotter than ever.
🚀 Science Fiction Romance (Sub-genre)
Star-crossed lovers among the stars. Expect aliens, AI, time travel - and maybe a zero-gravity kiss or two.
🐺 Shifters & Werewolves (Trope)
Fur, fangs, and feral energy. When your love interest growls your name and shifts under a full moon? Oh yeah.
🔥 Slow Burn (Trope)
A romance that simmers before it sizzles. Longing looks, emotional buildup, and a payoff that’s worth the wait.
🏡 Small Town (Trope)
Where everybody knows your name - and your business. Fall in love where the pace is slow, the neighbors are nosy, and the local mechanic just might be your soulmate.
🏈 Sports (Trope)
Whether it’s locker room banter, team rivalries, or Olympic-level stamina, these stories bring the heat - and we’re not just talking cardio.
🧳 Strangers (Trope)
Two souls, one unexpected spark. Whether they meet in a bar, a plane, or a crowded bookstore aisle, there's nothing like the thrill of connecting with someone brand new. Sometimes it’s a slow-burn into something deeper. Sometimes it’s a hot, anonymous night you never forget. Either way, strangers make for unforgettable beginnings.
🔄 Swapping or Sharing (Kink)
Partner play where lovers are swapped or shared, often in group or swinging scenarios. It’s about consent, curiosity, and sometimes (although not always) a little exhibitionism.
🫖 Wholesome & Closed Door Romance (Sub-genre)
All the butterflies, none of the bare bits. Sweet, swoony, and full of romantic tension behind closed doors (with hearts wide open).
🤠 Wild West (Trope)
Cowboys, corsets, and slow-burn stares across dusty saloons. The Wild West has never felt wilder (or more romantic or raunchy).