The Catalog

Every book, measured against the machine

Every novel in the corpus, scored on the same engineered signals — anticipation, parasocial pull, serialization, and heat. Titles and authors are real; the per-book metrics are analytical estimates from automated text sampling. Search, filter, and sort the columns to see how the immersion engine is tuned book to book.

Books analyzed
180
Real corpus novels
Avg heat
3.9/5
Editorial rating
Avg anticipation
66.6
Buildup over payoff
Avg parasocial
77.5
Book-boyfriend pull
Explicit scenes
1006
Counted across catalog
Dominant POV
90
Dual first person, present

POV mix: 26 First person, present · 14 First person, past · 90 Dual first person, present · 33 Dual first person, past · 10 First person, 3+ narrators · 7 Third person, multiple

Most common tags
Tag frequency across the catalog. Heat & Kink and Content Warnings tags are drawn in ochre.
Heat distribution
How the catalog spreads across heat levels 1 through 5.

180 of 180 books

Length is the exact word count, counted from the source text. Anticip., Parasocial, Serial, and Scenes are analytical estimates, not measurements.
Cover of Quicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher's POV by Callie HartQuicksilver Bonus Scenes: Kingfisher's POVCallie Hart · Fae & Alchemy1
88
72
60
0
Cover of Safe at Last by Maya BanksSafe at LastMaya Banks · Slow Burn3
88
62
58
1
Cover of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and RosesSarah J. Maas · A Court of Thorns and Roses3
82
78
80
1
Cover of Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosFourth WingRebecca Yarros · The Empyrean3
82
85
92
1
Cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosOnyx StormRebecca Yarros · The Empyrean3
82
80
95
3
Cover of Rebel Heir by Penelope Ward & Vi KeelandRebel HeirPenelope Ward & Vi Keeland · Rush Duet3
82
74
90
2
Cover of Rules of Engagement by J. T. GeissingerRules of EngagementJ. T. Geissinger3
82
70
30
1
Cover of Stroke the Flame by Elizabeth BriggsStroke the FlameElizabeth Briggs · Her Elemental Dragons3
82
70
80
1
Cover of The Dugout by Meghan QuinnThe DugoutMeghan Quinn · The Brentwood Boys3
82
72
55
2
Cover of Yours Truly by Abby JimenezYours TrulyAbby Jimenez · Part of Your World2
82
78
45
0
Cover of A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Frost and StarlightSarah J. Maas · A Court of Thorns and Roses3
80
82
70
1
Cover of Older by Jennifer HartmannOlderJennifer Hartmann3
80
84
35
4
Cover of A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Mist and FurySarah J. Maas · A Court of Thorns and Roses4
78
90
88
3
Cover of A Long Time Coming by Meghan QuinnA Long Time ComingMeghan Quinn · Cane Brothers3
78
74
55
4
Cover of Fate of a Faux by Meagan Brandy & Amo JonesFate of a FauxMeagan Brandy & Amo Jones · Lords of Rathe4
78
80
88
3
Cover of If We Ever Meet Again by Ana HuangIf We Ever Meet AgainAna Huang · If Love3
78
70
80
2
Cover of Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosIron FlameRebecca Yarros · The Empyrean3
78
82
92
4
Cover of Just for the Summer by Abby JimenezJust for the SummerAbby Jimenez · Part of Your World3
78
80
45
2
Cover of Say You Swear by Meagan BrandySay You SwearMeagan Brandy · Boys of Avix3
78
82
70
4
Cover of Tempt Me by Nina West & K. A. TuckerTempt MeNina West & K. A. Tucker · The Wolf Hotel4
78
74
88
4
Cover of That Second Chance by Meghan QuinnThat Second ChanceMeghan Quinn · Getting Lucky3
78
68
55
2
Cover of That Swoony Feeling by Meghan QuinnThat Swoony FeelingMeghan Quinn · Getting Lucky3
78
68
62
2
Cover of Three Blind Dates by Meghan QuinnThree Blind DatesMeghan Quinn · Dating by Numbers3
78
70
62
2
Cover of Unzipped by Lauren BlakelyUnzippedLauren Blakely · Lucky in Love3
78
72
40
3
Cover of Yours Truly by Abby JimenezYours TrulyAbby Jimenez · Part of Your World3
78
80
40
3
Cover of Fake It 'Til You Break It by Meagan BrandyFake It 'Til You Break ItMeagan Brandy3
74
78
55
4
Cover of He's Not My Type by Meghan QuinnHe's Not My TypeMeghan Quinn · The Vancouver Agitators4
74
80
58
5
Cover of Pretty Reckless by L. J. ShenPretty RecklessL. J. Shen · All Saints High4
74
78
72
4
Cover of Variation by Rebecca YarrosVariationRebecca Yarros3
74
72
38
4
Cover of Vicious by L. J. ShenViciousL. J. Shen · Sinners of Saint4
74
86
72
5
Cover of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Wings and RuinSarah J. Maas · A Court of Thorns and Roses3
72
82
80
3
Cover of A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan QuinnA Not So Meet CuteMeghan Quinn · Cane Brothers4
72
78
55
5
Cover of Alexius by Bella J.AlexiusBella J. · Dark Sovereign4
72
72
88
5
Cover of Badly Behaved by Meagan BrandyBadly BehavedMeagan Brandy4
72
82
55
6
Cover of Birthday Girl by Penelope DouglasBirthday GirlPenelope Douglas4
72
85
35
5
Cover of Bridesmaid Undercover by Meghan QuinnBridesmaid UndercoverMeghan Quinn · Bridesmaid for Hire4
72
74
45
4
Cover of Fate of a Royal by Meagan Brandy & Amo JonesFate of a RoyalMeagan Brandy & Amo Jones · Lords of Rathe4
72
78
95
3
Cover of Fated to the Alpha by Jessica HallFated to the AlphaJessica Hall · Fated to the Alpha4
72
68
92
7
Cover of Flock by Kate StewartFlockKate Stewart · The Ravenhood4
72
82
88
7
Cover of Grey by E. L. JamesGreyE. L. James · Fifty Shades4
72
85
80
6
Cover of Hate Notes by Vi Keeland & Penelope WardHate NotesVi Keeland & Penelope Ward3
72
74
55
3
Cover of Jilted by Vi KeelandJiltedVi Keeland3
72
70
38
3
Cover of Keep Me Safe by Maya BanksKeep Me SafeMaya Banks · Slow Burn3
72
64
62
3
Cover of One Last Time by Corinne MichaelsOne Last TimeCorinne Michaels · Second Time Around3
72
80
55
3
Cover of Quicksilver by Callie HartQuicksilverCallie Hart · Fae & Alchemy4
72
80
85
4
Cover of Rebel Heart by Penelope Ward & Vi KeelandRebel HeartPenelope Ward & Vi Keeland · Rush Duet3
72
72
78
3
Cover of Rock Me Hard by Olivia ThorneRock Me HardOlivia Thorne · The Rock Star's Seduction4
72
68
88
3
Cover of Stepbrother Dearest by Penelope WardStepbrother DearestPenelope Ward4
72
82
55
5
Cover of Tell Me You're Mine by J. S. ScottTell Me You're MineJ. S. Scott · The British Billionaires4
72
74
62
5
Cover of That Forever Girl by Meghan QuinnThat Forever GirlMeghan Quinn · Getting Lucky3
72
70
55
3
Cover of That Secret Crush by Meghan QuinnThat Secret CrushMeghan Quinn · Getting Lucky3
72
68
55
4
Cover of The Bonus by T. L. SwanThe BonusT. L. Swan · The Miles High Club4
72
84
70
7
Cover of The Do-Over by T. L. SwanThe Do-OverT. L. Swan · The Miles High Club3
72
80
78
5
Cover of The House Guest by Penelope WardThe House GuestPenelope Ward3
72
68
45
3
Cover of The Kiss Thief (Deluxe Edition) by L. J. ShenThe Kiss Thief (Deluxe Edition)L. J. Shen · Sins4
72
78
62
5
Cover of The Reason I Married Him by Meghan QuinnThe Reason I Married HimMeghan Quinn · Almond Bay4
72
78
55
5
Cover of Truly Madly Deeply by L. J. ShenTruly Madly DeeplyL. J. Shen · Cruel Castaways4
72
80
58
6
Cover of With Every Breath by Maya BanksWith Every BreathMaya Banks · Slow Burn3
72
70
62
4
Cover of Hockey Boy by Brittanée NicoleHockey BoyBrittanée Nicole · Boston Bolts Hockey4
70
80
60
5
Cover of My Temptation by T. L. SwanMy TemptationT. L. Swan · Kingston Lane4
70
82
72
7
Cover of Punk 57 by Penelope DouglasPunk 57Penelope Douglas3
70
80
45
3
Cover of So This Is War by Meghan QuinnSo This Is WarMeghan Quinn · The Vancouver Agitators4
70
78
55
6
Cover of The Kiss Thief by L. J. ShenThe Kiss ThiefL. J. Shen4
70
78
60
5
Cover of The Romance Line by Lauren BlakelyThe Romance LineLauren Blakely · Love and Hockey4
70
80
55
4
Cover of Twisted Games by Ana HuangTwisted GamesAna Huang · Twisted4
70
82
68
7
Cover of Beautiful Venom by Rina KentBeautiful VenomRina Kent · Vipers5
68
78
72
7
Cover of Caught Up by Navessa AllenCaught UpNavessa Allen · Into Darkness4
68
85
70
6
Cover of Credence by Penelope DouglasCredencePenelope Douglas5
68
85
55
9
Cover of Darker by E. L. JamesDarkerE. L. James · Fifty Shades as Told by Christian3
68
82
70
7
Cover of Deep End by Ali HazelwoodDeep EndAli Hazelwood4
68
82
38
7
Cover of Denim & Diamonds by Penelope Ward & Vi KeelandDenim & DiamondsPenelope Ward & Vi Keeland3
68
74
35
5
Cover of Dirty Empire by Nina West & K. A. TuckerDirty EmpireNina West & K. A. Tucker · Empire Nightclub3
68
72
92
3
Cover of If the Sun Never Sets by Ana HuangIf the Sun Never SetsAna Huang · If Love3
68
70
55
4
Cover of In His Keeping by Maya BanksIn His KeepingMaya Banks · Slow Burn3
68
62
58
3
Cover of Indiscretion by Vi KeelandIndiscretionVi Keeland4
68
74
38
4
Cover of Just One Touch by Maya BanksJust One TouchMaya Banks · Slow Burn4
68
68
55
5
Cover of King of Greed by Ana HuangKing of GreedAna Huang · Kings of Sin4
68
78
62
6
Cover of King of Pride by Ana HuangKing of PrideAna Huang · Kings of Sin4
68
84
70
6
Cover of King of Sloth by Ana HuangKing of SlothAna Huang · Kings of Sin3
68
80
62
6
Cover of King of Wrath by Ana HuangKing of WrathAna Huang · Kings of Sin4
68
80
78
6
Cover of Kiss and Don't Tell by Meghan QuinnKiss and Don't TellMeghan Quinn · The Vancouver Agitators4
68
74
58
4
Cover of Liars Like Us by J. T. GeissingerLiars Like UsJ. T. Geissinger · Morally Gray5
68
82
70
7
Cover of Love to Loathe Him by Rosa LucasLove to Loathe HimRosa Lucas · Billionaire Brits4
68
78
55
7
Cover of Love, Utley by S. J. TillyLove, UtleyS. J. Tilly · Love Letters4
68
78
62
6
Cover of Mr. Spencer by T. L. SwanMr. SpencerT. L. Swan · Mr. Series5
68
85
72
9
Cover of My Dark Desire by L. J. Shen & Parker S. HuntingtonMy Dark DesireL. J. Shen & Parker S. Huntington · Dark Prince Road4
68
84
78
8
Cover of My Dark Prince by L. J. Shen & Parker S. HuntingtonMy Dark PrinceL. J. Shen & Parker S. Huntington · Dark Prince Road5
68
82
72
9
Cover of My Dark Romeo by L. J. Shen & Parker S. HuntingtonMy Dark RomeoL. J. Shen & Parker S. Huntington · Dark Prince Road5
68
82
70
7
Cover of My Rules by T. L. SwanMy RulesT. L. Swan · Kingston Lane4
68
82
62
7
Cover of My So-Called Love Life by Lauren BlakelyMy So-Called Love LifeLauren Blakely · How to Date4
68
72
55
5
Cover of Our Way by T. L. SwanOur WayT. L. Swan · Miles High Club4
68
82
55
7
Cover of Pen Pal by J. T. GeissingerPen PalJ. T. Geissinger5
68
84
70
8
Cover of Playing for Keeps by Kendall RyanPlaying for KeepsKendall Ryan · Hot Jocks4
68
78
62
5
Cover of Plays Well With Others by Lauren BlakelyPlays Well With OthersLauren Blakely · How to Date4
68
80
55
5
Cover of Possession by Brynne AsherPossessionBrynne Asher · The Agents4
68
78
72
7
Cover of Right Man, Right Time by Meghan QuinnRight Man, Right TimeMeghan Quinn · The Vancouver Agitators4
68
78
62
5
Cover of Ruthless Creatures by J. T. GeissingerRuthless CreaturesJ. T. Geissinger · Queens & Monsters4
68
82
90
5
Cover of So Not Meant to Be by Meghan QuinnSo Not Meant to BeMeghan Quinn · Cane Brothers4
68
78
55
6
Cover of Teach Me by Nina West & K. A. TuckerTeach MeNina West & K. A. Tucker · The Wolf Hotel4
68
72
80
5
Cover of The Accidental Dating Experiment by Lauren BlakelyThe Accidental Dating ExperimentLauren Blakely · How to Date3
68
74
45
4
Cover of The Aristocrat by Penelope WardThe AristocratPenelope Ward3
68
74
40
5
Cover of The Boyfriend Goal by Lauren BlakelyThe Boyfriend GoalLauren Blakely · Love and Hockey4
68
80
55
6
Cover of The Deal by Elle KennedyThe DealElle Kennedy · Off-Campus4
68
82
62
5
Cover of The Deal Dilemma by Meagan BrandyThe Deal DilemmaMeagan Brandy5
68
80
45
7
Cover of The Invitation by Vi KeelandThe InvitationVi Keeland3
68
70
38
4
Cover of The Locker Room by Meghan QuinnThe Locker RoomMeghan Quinn · The Brentwood Boys4
68
74
55
4
Cover of The Surrogate by Penelope WardThe SurrogatePenelope Ward4
68
74
35
5
Cover of The Trade by Meghan QuinnThe TradeMeghan Quinn · The Brentwood Boys4
68
70
55
6
Cover of The Way I Hate Him by Meghan QuinnThe Way I Hate HimMeghan Quinn · Almond Bay4
68
78
55
5
Cover of Those Three Little Words by Meghan QuinnThose Three Little WordsMeghan Quinn · The Vancouver Agitators4
68
80
55
7
Cover of Twisted Lies by Ana HuangTwisted LiesAna Huang · Twisted4
68
86
70
8
Cover of Twisted Love by Ana HuangTwisted LoveAna Huang · Twisted4
68
85
72
5
Cover of Vicious Secret by Morgan BridgesVicious SecretMorgan Bridges · The Obsidian Order4
68
80
92
5
Cover of Vines by Brynne AsherVinesBrynne Asher · The Killers4
68
74
62
6
Cover of Shattered Altar by Nicole FoxShattered AltarNicole Fox · Makarova Bratva Duet4
64
74
85
7
Cover of The Proposal Play by Lauren BlakelyThe Proposal PlayLauren Blakely · Love and Hockey4
64
82
55
8
Cover of The Summer Proposal by Vi KeelandThe Summer ProposalVi Keeland4
64
78
45
5
Cover of We Own Tonight by Corinne MichaelsWe Own TonightCorinne Michaels · Second Time Around3
64
78
40
4
Cover of Bad Little Bride by Meagan BrandyBad Little BrideMeagan Brandy · Girls of Greyson4
62
78
80
6
Cover of Beautiful Beast by Neva AltajBeautiful BeastNeva Altaj · Perfectly Imperfect: Mafia Legacy4
62
80
72
6
Cover of Break Me by Nina West & K. A. TuckerBreak MeNina West & K. A. Tucker · The Wolf Hotel5
62
72
88
6
Cover of Broken by Sadie KincaidBrokenSadie Kincaid · Manhattan Ruthless4
62
78
70
9
Cover of Code of Silence by Shantel TessierCode of SilenceShantel Tessier · Dark Kingdom4
62
74
68
6
Cover of Coldhearted King by L. M. DalgleishColdhearted KingL. M. Dalgleish · Empty Kingdom4
62
78
60
9
Cover of Dante by Sadie KincaidDanteSadie Kincaid · Chicago Ruthless5
62
80
78
7
Cover of Dr. Stanton by T. L. SwanDr. StantonT. L. Swan · Stanton4
62
80
58
9
Cover of Fall Into You by J. T. GeissingerFall Into YouJ. T. Geissinger · Morally Gray4
62
82
70
7
Cover of Gabriel Fallen by Nina West & K. A. TuckerGabriel FallenNina West & K. A. Tucker · Empire Nightclub4
62
74
88
5
Cover of It's Just Business by Willow Winters & Lauren LandishIt's Just BusinessWillow Winters & Lauren Landish4
62
72
60
7
Cover of Lights Out by Navessa AllenLights OutNavessa Allen · Into Darkness5
62
85
70
8
Cover of Mr. Garcia by T. L. SwanMr. GarciaT. L. Swan · Mr. Series4
62
80
68
9
Cover of Mr. Masters by T. L. SwanMr. MastersT. L. Swan · Mr. Series5
62
80
78
9
Cover of Nero by S. J. TillyNeroS. J. Tilly · Alliance5
62
84
72
6
Cover of Perfect Strangers by J. T. GeissingerPerfect StrangersJ. T. Geissinger4
62
80
55
7
Cover of Shake the Earth by Elizabeth BriggsShake the EarthElizabeth Briggs · Her Elemental Dragons4
62
72
85
3
Cover of Sinful Oath by Kira Cole & Callie StevensSinful OathKira Cole & Callie Stevens · Koslov Bratva4
62
78
72
7
Cover of Stanton Adore by T. L. SwanStanton AdoreT. L. Swan · Stanton4
62
80
72
3
Cover of The Almost Romantic by Lauren BlakelyThe Almost RomanticLauren Blakely · How to Date4
62
78
40
6
Cover of The Casanova by T. L. SwanThe CasanovaT. L. Swan · The Miles High Club4
62
80
72
8
Cover of The Change Up by Meghan QuinnThe Change UpMeghan Quinn · The Brentwood Boys4
62
74
55
7
Cover of The Girlfriend Zone by Lauren BlakelyThe Girlfriend ZoneLauren Blakely · Love and Hockey4
62
80
55
6
Cover of The Lineup by Meghan QuinnThe LineupMeghan Quinn · The Brentwood Boys4
62
72
58
5
Cover of The Naked Truth by Vi KeelandThe Naked TruthVi Keeland4
62
74
45
7
Cover of The Rivals by Vi KeelandThe RivalsVi Keeland4
62
70
55
7
Cover of Not Until You by Corinne MichaelsNot Until YouCorinne Michaels · Second Time Around4
60
72
45
5
Cover of The Takeover by T. L. SwanThe TakeoverT. L. Swan · The Miles High Club4
60
80
70
7
Cover of Devious Obsession by S. MasseryDevious ObsessionS. Massery · Hockey Gods5
58
74
80
9
Cover of Embrace the Dark by Elizabeth BriggsEmbrace the DarkElizabeth Briggs · Her Elemental Dragons3
58
70
72
5
Cover of In the Shadows by J. A. OwenbyIn the ShadowsJ. A. Owenby · The Shadow Series5
58
72
80
9
Cover of Kiss the Sky by Elizabeth BriggsKiss the SkyElizabeth Briggs · Her Elemental Dragons4
58
82
80
5
Cover of Rejected Bookish Mate of the Lycan King by Elara Haze & K. A. IrisRejected Bookish Mate of the Lycan KingElara Haze & K. A. Iris · Possessive Small Town Alpha Kings5
58
82
70
7
Cover of Surrender to Me by Nina West & K. A. TuckerSurrender to MeNina West & K. A. Tucker · The Wolf Hotel4
58
78
82
5
Cover of Tempting Little Thief by Meagan BrandyTempting Little ThiefMeagan Brandy · Girls of Greyson5
58
82
78
8
Cover of The Arrogant One by Marni Mann & Vanessa Edwin & Aiden SnowThe Arrogant OneMarni Mann & Vanessa Edwin & Aiden Snow · The Weston Group5
58
74
80
8
Cover of The Fallen Ones by K. G. Reuss & J. A. RolesThe Fallen OnesK. G. Reuss & J. A. Roles · Holloway University5
58
74
80
9
Cover of The Path to Loving Him by Meghan QuinnThe Path to Loving HimMeghan Quinn · Almond Bay5
58
78
45
8
Cover of The Ritual by Shantel TessierThe RitualShantel Tessier · L.O.R.D.S.4
58
80
90
9
Cover of Trouble by Brittanee NicoleTroubleBrittanee Nicole · Boston Bolts Hockey5
58
80
60
9
Cover of Twisted Hate by Ana HuangTwisted HateAna Huang · Twisted5
58
82
70
9
Cover of Untying the Knot by Meghan Quinn & Gerard SoratorioUntying the KnotMeghan Quinn & Gerard Soratorio4
58
78
35
8
Cover of Beg for Me by J. T. GeissingerBeg for MeJ. T. Geissinger · Morally Gray5
55
80
60
9
Cover of Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan QuinnBridesmaid for HireMeghan Quinn · Bridesmaid for Hire4
55
70
62
7
Cover of Brutal Billionaire by Laurelin PaigeBrutal BillionaireLaurelin Paige · Brutal Billionaires5
55
84
70
9
Cover of Brutal Obsession by S. MasseryBrutal ObsessionS. Massery · Hockey Gods5
55
80
70
8
Cover of Light the Fire by Elizabeth BriggsLight the FireElizabeth Briggs · Her Elemental Dragons4
55
60
78
3
Cover of Play Along by T. L. SwanPlay AlongT. L. Swan5
55
72
35
8
Cover of Ride the Wave by Elizabeth BriggsRide the WaveElizabeth Briggs · Her Elemental Dragons4
55
72
60
5
Cover of Secret Obsession by S. MasserySecret ObsessionS. Massery · Hockey Gods5
55
82
78
9
Cover of King by S. J. TillyKingS. J. Tilly · Alliance4
52
80
85
7
Cover of Pucking Around by Emily RathPucking AroundEmily Rath · Jacksonville Rays5
52
88
78
18
Cover of Titan by Shantel TessierTitanShantel Tessier · The Dark Kingdom5
52
82
70
8
Cover of His Wife by Bella J.His WifeBella J. · Dark Sovereign5
48
80
82
8
Cover of Pucking Wild by Emily RathPucking WildEmily Rath · Jacksonville Rays5
48
84
72
11
Cover of The Sinner by Shantel TessierThe SinnerShantel Tessier · L.O.R.D.S.5
48
84
70
14
Cover of Knot So Lucky by Trilina PucciKnot So LuckyTrilina Pucci · Touchdown Love5
45
78
60
7
Cover of Own Me by K. A. TuckerOwn MeK. A. Tucker · The Wolf Hotel4
45
78
70
6
Cover of The Stopover by T. L. SwanThe StopoverT. L. Swan · The Miles High Club4
45
82
78
8
Cover of Vicious Society by Morgan BridgesVicious SocietyMorgan Bridges · The Obsidian Order5
45
82
70
6
Cover of Dr. Stanton: The Epilogue by T. L. SwanDr. Stanton: The EpilogueT. L. Swan · Dr. Stanton4
35
82
70
5
Cover of Pucking Ever After: Volume 1 by Emily RathPucking Ever After: Volume 1Emily Rath · Jacksonville Rays5
25
85
78
4
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