Fantasy romance reads that AREN'T ACOTAR

If you've spent any time on the interwebs, you know that everyone is talking about A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. And I'm not going to badmouth it. Like most books, some folks love it, and some loathe it. That's just part of the publishing game. But the one negative thing I WILL say is that it's on EVERY "must read" fantasy romance list, and frankly, I get tired of seeing it there. So, my list isn't going to include it. (Same goes for From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout) I'm a contrarian that way. Instead, here are some fantasy romance reads that AREN'T ACoTAR. And, hey, who knows? Maybe you'll find something here you like even more:  

NOTE: I haven't personally read all of these, but they come highly recommended by my super-smart readers, and they aren't usually wrong about, well, anything. Do with that info what you will...

A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet

Radiance by Grace Draven 

The Revelation of Light and Dark by Sawyer Bennett

The Awakening by Nora Roberts

The Winter King by CL Wilson

The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L Jensen

The Dragon's Bride by Katee Robert

Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming

Tristan by Jennie Lynn Roberts 

A Heart of Blood and Ashes

A Fate of Wrath and Flame by KA Tucker

​But those are just a few of MY picks. What about yours? Let's discuss in the comments!