January Romance Book Club: A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager
Where we uncover hidden romance gems together—one month at a time.
The League of Lusty Ladies Romance Book Club: Come for the spicy reads, stay for the chaotic book chats (and morally gray heroes).
The League of Lusty Ladies Romance Book Club: January 2025
Guess who’s dusting off the romance shelves for 2025? The League of Lusty Ladies romance book club is making a comeback. Remember our OG Goodreads book club days? (Total throwback!) This time, we’re all about hidden gem romances you might’ve missed. So prepare your TBR! Each month, we’ll tackle an underrated fantasy, paranormal, or historical romance—bonus? They’re all on Kindle Unlimited. No pressure, no FOMO—just jump in when a book catches your eye.
If your New Year’s vibe includes less stress and more swoony books, you’re in the right place.
What’s the deal?
We're reading underrated romance gems. Genres will be fantasy romance, paranormal romance, and historical romance—all available on Kindle Unlimited.
Low-pressure vibes. Join when a pick catches your eye. Skip when it doesn’t. Easy peasy.
Monthly live chats the first week of following month. We’ll meet on YouTube for fun, spoiler-filled discussions. The replay will be posted right here on Substack.
📖 January’s Pick: A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager
First up? A Kiss of Iron by Clare Sager. Picture fae court drama, juicy enemies-to-lovers tension, and a morally gray hero you’ll probably want to both kiss and fight.
Expect:
🔥 Slow-burn tension you can feel
🏰 Juicy court intrigue with Bridgerton flair
🌑 Morally gray fae lord (would yell at him, would still kiss)
❤️ Enemies-to-lovers energy (our fave chaos combo)
🎥 Watch the YouTube Announcement
Why this book?
I fell hard for Clare Sager’s writing after reading Slaying the Shifter Prince (a standalone)—the tension? Unreal. And since book three on this series just dropped, it felt like the perfect time to dive into book one together.
Ready to buddy-read? Here’s how to join the fun:
📚 Read A Kiss of Iron this month—no speed reading required.
🎥 Join our live YouTube chat on Feb 1st for some bookish chaos + hot takes (official time TBD).
💬 Paid members, your bonus? Spicy live chats where we really get into it. Join the Substack chat.
☕ Join the book club on Storygraph.
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