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Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole, book cover

Book 2.5 (novella) in Reluctant Royals

Once Ghosted, Twice Shy

by Alyssa Cole

Spice 3 out of 5, Steamy3/5 · Steamy: Open door

Likotsi had a whirlwind New York romance that ended with Fabiola ghosting her. Months later they run into each other on the subway.

Spice
3/5
Burn
Fast
Pages
~120
Ending
HEA
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How spicy is Once Ghosted, Twice Shy?

Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Open door
  • Burn: Fast burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: Two women
  • POV: Third person, heroine's POV only
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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    Once Ghosted, Twice Shy: quick answers

    How spicy is Once Ghosted, Twice Shy?

    Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

    Is Once Ghosted, Twice Shy a standalone?

    No. Once Ghosted, Twice Shy is book 2.5 (novella) in Reluctant Royals. Start with A Princess in Theory. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in Once Ghosted, Twice Shy?

    Once Ghosted, Twice Shy features second chance, bipoc main character. It is a fast burn F/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Once Ghosted, Twice Shy have content warnings?

    We have no major content warnings noted for Once Ghosted, Twice Shy, but our notes may be incomplete. Check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Once Ghosted, Twice Shy?

    If you loved Once Ghosted, Twice Shy, try One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston, Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. They share its second chance and bipoc main character energy at a similar spice level.