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You Had Me at Dragons

Smouldering Quotes and Passionate Affirmations for Romantasy Fans
By Summersdale Publishers
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Lose yourself in the magical world of romantasy with this dark and sultry collection of enchanting quotes and spicy affirmations from your favourite stories, characters and authors. I'm just a girl, standing in front of a romantasy book, asking it to destroy her emotionally. If your... Read More
Format: Hardback
$3800

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If your favourite stories all feature a little smut, heat and darkness, then this is the book for you. Filled with sizzling words from the romantasy realm, this dark and sultry collection of enchanting quotes and spicy affirmations will let you revel in the world of enemies-to-lovers, warring kingdoms, elemental magic and mythical creatures.

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Lose yourself in the magical world of romantasy with this dark and sultry collection of enchanting quotes and spicy affirmations from your favourite stories, characters and authors.

I'm just a girl, standing in front of a romantasy book, asking it to destroy her emotionally.

If your favourite stories all feature a little smut, heat and darkness, then this is the book for you. Filled with sizzling words from the romantasy realm, this beautiful volume will let you revel in the world of enemies-to-lovers, warring kingdoms, elemental magic and mythical creatures.

Dive into these pages, immerse yourself in the passion and adventure of the genre and discover:

  • Smouldering quotes from romantasy's greatest heroes and shadow daddies
  • Wise words from your favourite authors that will set your heart aflame
  • Essential quips and affirmations for all dragon-lovers
  • Tips and activity ideas to help you live your best bookish life

So whether your kink is forbidden love, cursed heroes or the evergreen "only one bed" trope, this anthology of shadows and swords, smoke and soulmates is the perfect accompaniment to your next dragon-filled read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837999323

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Summersdale Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 101.0mm

Height: 136.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 160

Collections

Education & Reference Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Health & Wellness Romance Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy Self-Help & Personal Development Summersdale Publishers

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