Embers
by Claire Kent
Post-apocalyptic survival, a grumpy loner and dirty talk readers are still thinking about years later.
- Spice
- 4/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~300
- Ending
- HEA
How spicy is Embers?
Embers is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts early (first quarter).
- Steam: Explicit open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts early (first quarter)
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Heroine's POV only
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Death of a loved one
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How spicy is Embers?
Embers is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts early (first quarter).
Is Embers a standalone?
Yes, Embers is a standalone. You can read it on its own.
What tropes are in Embers?
Embers features post-apocalyptic, forced proximity, grumpy hero, hurt / comfort. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Embers have content warnings?
Our notes for Embers include: death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Embers?
If you loved Embers, try Choosing Theo by Victoria Aveline, Quicksilver by Callie Hart, Pestilence by Laura Thalassa. They share its post-apocalyptic and forced proximity energy at a similar spice level.