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Reckless

Lauren Roberts · 2024

Powerless · Book 2

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 kissing and tension; intimacy fades to black

Tropes

Enemies to Lovers Slow Burn Forbidden Romance Rivals to Lovers Political Intrigue Morally Grey Love Interest Secret Identity / Hidden Power Forced Proximity Cliffhanger Ending Betrayal

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence Death of Major Character War and Atrocities

Series Status

ongoing

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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