The Honeypot: June's Sweet & Spicy Book Recommendations
- Noah Kennedy
- Jun 7, 2024
- 5 min read
Welcome to our tantalizing journey through the literary spice rack! We're diving deep into the world of books, exploring the spectrum from the mild to the fiery hot. Just like spices add flavor and excitement to our favorite dishes, books can range from subtle and understated to bold and intense in their storytelling. Join us as we embark on a flavorful adventure, uncovering titles that offer a little extra zest and heat to your reading experience. Whether you're craving a gentle simmer or a full-blown inferno of emotions, there's something on this spicy bookshelf for every palate. So, sit back, relax, and prepare to spice up your reading like never before!
Disclaimer: The books featured below contain mature themes and explicit sexual content that may not be suitable for readers under the age of 18. While we strive to offer a diverse selection of literature in our Honeypot section, we acknowledge that some content may not be appropriate for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised, and we encourage adult readers to explore these titles with an open mind and awareness of their content. Additionally, we remind parents and guardians to exercise caution and discretion when selecting reading material for younger audiences.
The Beeswax
The first of the three ratings is Wax. Just like handling wax, which can be slippery yet becomes brittle when dried, Wax books contain no explicit sensuality. While physical romance may be hinted at or described in general terms, it will not be detailed. These picks aim to provide recommendations for readers seeking wholesome and enriching stories without the added spice found in some novels.
The House in the Cerulean Sea
by TJ Klune
A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.
Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages.
When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green
blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they're likely to bring about the end of days.
But the children aren't the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn.
Lakelore
by Anna-Marie McLemore
Everyone who lives near the lake knows the stories about the world underneath it, an ethereal landscape rumored to be half-air, half-water. But Bastián Silvano and Lore Garcia are the only ones who've been there. Bastián grew up both above the lake and in the otherworldly space beneath it. Lore's only seen the world under the lake once, but that one encounter changed their life and their fate.
Then the lines between air and water begin to blur. The world under the lake drifts above the surface. If Bastián and Lore don't want it bringing their secrets to the surface with it, they have to stop it, and to do that,
they have to work together. There's just one problem: Bastián and Lore haven't spoken in seven years, and working together means trusting each other with the very things they're trying to hide.
The Sweet Spot
Moving up a step, the second rating is Honey. Honey is significantly stickier than wax, but more importantly, it is sweeter. These curated books strike the perfect balance between intimacy and storytelling. In simpler terms, think "fade to black." These books may include moderate sensuality and physical actions, which will be described in detail but not explicitly written. Whether you're intrigued by the idea of diving into a spicy read or prefer to ease into it gradually, these selections are tailor-made for you.
The Fate of Stars
by SD Simper
A devout mermaid. A disgraced princess. A feud as ancient as the gods
Worlds collide when Tallora is kidnapped from her ocean home and forced to be a pet to a tyrannical foreign empire. Her only hope for rescue lies with a sworn enemy--Princess Dauriel, infamous for her stone heart and conflicted past. But when Dauriel's kingdom comes to the cusp of war, could their uneasy alliance be the key to defeating a common foe? Or will their growing feelings for each other lead them to ruin?
Alexander
by Harlowe Savage
Alexander knew what was expected of him.
As son to the great Philip II of Macedon and next in line for the throne, he knew that one day he would need to take a wife and produce an heir of his own. But despite the best efforts of endless suitors, Alexander never understood desire; that is until his handsome best friend, Hephaestion, offered him something more tempting than anything he had ever experienced before.
Torn between duty and love, Alexander tries to navigate the intricacies of expanding an empire, discovering himself, and understanding what family and legacy mean to him.
The Spice Rack
At last, we've arrived at the final rating: Nectar. These books are not for the faint of heart; that much is guaranteed. They will have your blood pumping, your palms sweating, and your heart racing. Whether you're into the typical, the taboo, or any of the myriad kinks out there, this section will surely have something for you! Our recommendations will feature explicit sensuality, sex will be depicted in graphic detail, and there's always a chance that acts beyond intercourse may make an appearance.
Kings Rising
by C.S. Pacat
Damianos of Akielos has returned.
His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince Laurent as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill.
On the brink of a momentous battle, the future of both their countries hangs in the balance. In the south, Kastor's forces are massing. In the north, the Regent's armies are mobilising for war. Damen's only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers.
Forced into an uneasy alliance the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet. But even if the fragile trust they have built survives the revelation of Damen's identity – can it stand against the Regent's final, deadly play for the throne?
Wicked Beauty
by Katee Robert
She was the face that launched a thousand ships,
The fierce beauty at the heart of Olympus,
And she was never ours to claim.
In Olympus, you either have the power to rule...or you are ruled. Achilles Kallis may have been born with nothing, but as a child he vowed he would claw his way into the poisonous city's inner circle. Now that a coveted role has opened to anyone with the strength to claim it, he and his partner, Patroclus Fotos, plan to compete and double their odds of winning.
Neither expect infamous beauty Helen Kasios to be part of the prize...or for the complicated fire that burns the moment she looks their way.
Zeus may have decided Helen is his to give away, but she has her own plans. She enters into the competition as a middle finger to the meddling Thirteen rulers, effectively vying for her own hand in marriage. Unfortunately, there are those who would rather see her dead than lead the city. The only people she can trust are the ones she can't keep her hands off—Achilles and Patroclus. But can she really believe they have her best interests at heart when every stolen kiss is a battlefield?
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