by Sophie Olejnik | May 24, 2023 | Relationships
Relationships between students and teachers have compelled readers for generations, ever since mediaeval French philosopher Abelard’s letters to his student Heloise. In fiction these taboo, secretive, relationships can make for an exciting read. In real life, however,...
by Sophie Olejnik | May 23, 2023 | Relationships
Big fans of 50 Shades of Grey? Yeah, neither are we. But that doesn’t mean we can’t find at least some entertainment in it. From creepy come-ons to “Did he really just say that?’, here’s a list of 10 squirm-inducing quotes for you to rank...
by Yasmin Wakefield | May 22, 2023 | Relationships
Thanks to ‘BookTok’, dark romance is becoming more and more popular. But what’s the sub-genre about? And what are the best books to start with when entering the dark side? What is dark romance? If you like your books to contain flawed characters and...
by Yasmin Wakefield | May 22, 2023 | Relationships
How hot do you like your books? Are you looking for a new sexy romance novel to read? Well look no further. These are BLOT’s top five books to read when you’re feeling spicy that are sure to satisfy your needs – and you’ll be pleased to hear none of them are 50...
by Arthur Barratt | May 22, 2023 | Relationships
For years LGBTQ+ fiction books have had the reputation of having a tragic ending, with the likes of Brokeback Mountain and The Song of Achilles amongst the most popular. And while there’s nothing wrong with these stories, they can make you feel like it’s...
by Maddy Burgess | May 22, 2023 | Relationships
From enemies to lovers to “I can change him”: Are romance tropes warping our idea of love? Whether it’s Miles Archer from Ugly Love or Billy Dunne from Daisy Jones & The Six that gets your heart racing, one thing is for sure, literature loves a bad boy. The genre...
