Skip to content

Closed Door Romance

  • Authors Database Preview
  • Book Database Preview
  • Unlock Filters
  • Shop
  • For Authors
  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Login
  • Authors Database Preview
  • Book Database Preview
  • Unlock Filters
  • Shop
  • For Authors
  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Login

Of Sun & Shadow

By HM Bloom
KINDLE UNLIMITED
Level 1 Intimacy
Mild Innuendo
Zero Swearing
Mild Violence
Adult
No LGBTQ Content

Trigger Warnings

Death of Parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Magic

Book Details

Genre

Paranormal Romance, Time Travel Romance

Publisher

Self Published

Series

Standalone

Book #

Point of View

Dual Third Person

Length

Novella
dangerfantasy worldfated matesgrumpy sunshinemagicopposites attractredemptionrevengescarred heroshifterslow burnStrangers to loverstime traveltouch her and die

Found a trope you love? → Tap it to explore more ❤️

Audiobook Details

Narrators

Narration Type

Synopsis

What if the Icarus of Greek Mythology didn’t fly too close to the sun and fall into the sea and drown? What if, instead, his father ripped the divinely gifted wings from his own body and, after affixing them to his son, thrusts his child through time and away from certain peril, causing him to vanish from the world he once knew? That story belongs to Ian.

When Ian’s light magick alters how the wings works, he spirals through time. Unsure of when or where he stops, there’s little choice but to quickly find out. But he cannot control the magick of the wings. His only option is finding someone with darkness magick to balance his light; maybe then he can go home. But when hope flees, his grief shifts to anger, which demands penitence. He will have his revenge. Nothing can stop it.

Eram has known heartache. She spiraled into the darkness of grief once before and had to claw her way back. So when a dark stranger weighed down by that same darkness needs her aid she agrees to help. She has every reason to be wary of Ian, but for a reason she doesn’t quite understand, she feels drawn to him instead. When an attempt to send Ian home goes terribly wrong, the two will have to learn to trust one another. But Eram isn’t sure Ian can do that until he reveals the ghosts of his past.

Echoes of Olympus is a non-explicit shared world of dark fantasy and paranormal romance reimagining classic Greek myths through shadow and desire. Each story follows different myths, different couples, and a different descent into danger—where gods and mortals collide.

Where to Read

Amazon

*Affiliate link — I may earn a commission*

Reader Reviews

Have you read this book? Help other readers by leaving a review.

No reader reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

Leave a Review

Reviews help other readers know what to expect from a book.
Please avoid spoilers and be respectful in your review.

More Books to Explore

For the Love of Donuts
Of Peace on Earth
With a Trusting Heart
A Snow White Christmas
Swords and Slippers
The Walls We Built
My Cosplay Escape
The Last One to Know
Man in the Mist
Mama Dated Santa
If Not For Thee
The Light Keeper’s Wife

Featured Author Picks

Once Upon A Rose
Terms and Traditions
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Motive
Waves of Redemption
My Heart to Keep
Leather and Lies
Screenshot
The Doctor’s Devotion
A Dream of Magic
Collision Course
His Christmas Wish
Reason To Be

Find Your Next Closed Door Romance

Stop guessing — find books that actually match your preferences
Filter by intimacy level, tropes, and more in seconds

Find books you'll love

2,700+ books • Filter by exact content levels • Built for closed door readers

KINDLE UNLIMITED
Amazon

*Affiliate link — I may earn a commission*

Of Sun & Shadow

By HM Bloom

Genre

Paranormal Romance, Time Travel Romance

Publisher

Self Published

Series

Standalone

Point of View

Dual Third Person

Length

Novella

Narrator(s)

Narration Type

dangerfantasy worldfated matesgrumpy sunshinemagicopposites attractredemptionrevengescarred heroshifterslow burnStrangers to loverstime traveltouch her and die

Found a trope you love? → Tap it to explore more ❤️

Content Guide

This guide helps readers understand the content of this book.
Click the ⓘ icons to see how each level is defined.

Level 1 Intimacy
Mild Innuendo
Zero Swearing
Mild Violence
Adult
No LGBTQ Content

Trigger Warnings

Death of Parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Magic

Synopsis

What if the Icarus of Greek Mythology didn’t fly too close to the sun and fall into the sea and drown? What if, instead, his father ripped the divinely gifted wings from his own body and, after affixing them to his son, thrusts his child through time and away from certain peril, causing him to vanish from the world he once knew? That story belongs to Ian.

When Ian’s light magick alters how the wings works, he spirals through time. Unsure of when or where he stops, there’s little choice but to quickly find out. But he cannot control the magick of the wings. His only option is finding someone with darkness magick to balance his light; maybe then he can go home. But when hope flees, his grief shifts to anger, which demands penitence. He will have his revenge. Nothing can stop it.

Eram has known heartache. She spiraled into the darkness of grief once before and had to claw her way back. So when a dark stranger weighed down by that same darkness needs her aid she agrees to help. She has every reason to be wary of Ian, but for a reason she doesn’t quite understand, she feels drawn to him instead. When an attempt to send Ian home goes terribly wrong, the two will have to learn to trust one another. But Eram isn’t sure Ian can do that until he reveals the ghosts of his past.

Echoes of Olympus is a non-explicit shared world of dark fantasy and paranormal romance reimagining classic Greek myths through shadow and desire. Each story follows different myths, different couples, and a different descent into danger—where gods and mortals collide.

Reader Reviews

Have you read this book? Help other readers by leaving a review.

No reader reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

Leave a Review

Reviews help other readers know what to expect from a book.
Please avoid spoilers and be respectful in your review.

More Books to Explore

The Rancher’s Want Ad Mix-up
Screenshot
Dueling the Suitors
My Twin Sister’s Extremely Famous and Incredibly Hot Neighbor
Rebirth: A Faery’s Tale
The Midnight Prince: A Cinderella Retelling
Assassin of Fire and Sacrifice
Hearts on the Fly
Embergold
The Light Keeper’s Wife
My Cosplay Escape
Stars Above The Manor

Featured Author Picks

Coasting Into Love
Line of Fire
Fireworks at First Sight
Finding Jonah
Rhyme, Riddle, and Romance
Waves of Redemption
Adrift in Time
Crushing On My Grumpy Billionaire Boss
Bigger Than Versace
Leather and Lies
My Heart to Keep
Anchor Cove

Find Your Next Closed Door Romance

Stop guessing — find books that actually match your preferences
Filter by intimacy level, tropes, and more in seconds

Find books you'll love

2700+ books • Filter by exact content levels • Built for closed door readers

Facebook Instagram
  • Authors Database Preview
  • Book Database Preview
  • Unlock Filters
  • Shop
  • For Authors
  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Login
  • Authors Database Preview
  • Book Database Preview
  • Unlock Filters
  • Shop
  • For Authors
  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Login
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Cookie Policy

Site design by Peak Creative Design

  • Authors Database Preview
  • Book Database Preview
  • Unlock Filters
  • Shop
  • For Authors
  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Login
  • Authors Database Preview
  • Book Database Preview
  • Unlock Filters
  • Shop
  • For Authors
  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Login
Facebook Twitter Youtube

Physical Intimacy Levels

Level 1

  • Holding hands or affectionate touching
  • Compliments or confessing love
  • Low-description kissing
  • Tender embraces or cuddling
  • Blushing and sighing
  • Non-descriptive discussions of sex
  • Established relationships
  • Fade to black if married
  • Any sexual encounters are only referred to from the past, not described or shown on page
 

Level 2

  • Touch that signals attraction
  • No touching in the underwear zone
  • Long kisses, lightly descriptive
  • Deeper kisses, tongue implied but not described
  • Feeling warm or flushed
  • Gasping, deep sighs, light growls or groans
  • Thinking or speaking about desire in a non-descriptive way
  • Fade to black for established relationships after a scene that matches this level, though this may be unpopular if they are not married
 

Level 3

 

  • Hands moving, still not in the underwear zone
  • French kissing with tongue described
  • Make-out sessions that still follow these guidelines
  • Feeling hot or sweaty
  • Heavier gasping, groaning, deep growls, or panting
  • More frantic moments and some loss of control
  • Male shirt may come off, but nothing else
  • Leg may straddle waist, but no mention of arousal
  • If characters lie down together, there should be little description of contact or movement
  • May happen in a bedroom or on a bed, but should be interrupted or end with a fade to black scene
  • Focus stays on the emotion
  • Fade to black should still happen between married couples or at the end of the book between engaged or committed couples

Innuendo Levels

Level 0 — None

  • No sexual innuendo
  • No suggestive humor
  • No crude or sexual jokes

Level 1 — Minimal

  • Minimal innuendo or double meanings
  • Light teasing
  • Mild crude or dad humor
  • Not frequent or strong

Level 2 — Moderate

  • Moderate suggestive humor
  • Double meanings
  • Sexual tension
  • May include crude or sexual jokes

Level 3 — Heavy

  • Heavy innuendo
  • Strong suggestive dialogue
  • Frequent crude or sexual humor

Swearing Levels

Zero

  • No swearing

Mild

  • Up to 10 uses of “hel*” or “dam*”

Moderate

  • 10+ uses of “hel*” or “dam*”
  • And/or use of bodily swear words like “shi*,” “as*,” etc.

Severe

  • 30+ swear words
  • And/or any use of the F-word one or more times

Violence Levels

Zero

  • No on-page violence

Mild

  • Violence is present without detail or only referenced vaguely
  • May briefly mention blood or injuries
  • Comparable to a G-rated movie

Moderate

  • Violence is more frequent and/or more detailed
  • Can be more intense
  • Injuries may be lightly described
  • Comparable to a PG-rated movie

Severe

  • Violence is more detailed and frequent
  • Blood may be mentioned and injuries may be described in detail
  • Comparable to a PG-13-rated movie

Intimacy Levels

Level 1

  • Holding hands/Affectionate touching
  • Compliments/confessing love
  • Low-description kissing
  • Tender embraces/cuddling
  • Blushing and sighing
  • Non-descriptive discussions of sex
  • Established relationships
  • Fade to black if married
  • Any sexual encounters from past only referred to, not described or on-screen

Level 2

  • Touch that signals attraction
  • No touching in underwear zone
  • Long kisses, lightly descriptive
  • Deeper kisses, tongue implied not described
  • Feel warm/flushed
  • Gasping, deep sighs, light growls and groans
  • Thinking/speaking about desire non-descriptive
  • Fade to black for established relationships after a scene that matches this level – but may be unpopular if not married

Level 3

  • Hands moving, still not in underwear zone
  • French kiss with tongue described
  • Make-out sessions still follow guidelines
  • Feel hot, sweating
  • Heavier gasping, groaning, deep growls, panting
  • More frantic and lose some control
  • Male shirt may come off, but nothing else
  • Leg may straddle waist, but no mention of arousal
  • If they lay down together anywhere, use little description of contact/moving
  • May happen in a bedroom or on a bed, but should be interrupted or end with fade to black scene. Keep focus on the emotion.
  • Fade to black should still happen between married couples or at the end of the book between engaged/committed couples.