Content Guidance
The target audience for books in The Boutique Bookshop are adults over the age of eighteen years.
The Bookshop includes books of varying intimacy levels and graphic violence. While many romance titles are considered "sweet" or "warm" romances, there are also those that contain explicit sexual content, mature themes (violence, murder, crime, etc.), and graphic intimacy.
Product pages will indicate any content guidance or trigger warnings per book, as necessary. Please review content guidance for the product before purchasing. As a reminder, digital products are not returnable.
General Content Warnings for any Genre
Emotional situationsUniversal Heat-Level Legend
Sweet – Romance, handholding, kisses, flirty tension, emotional. No on-page intimacy.
Warm – Tender romance, suggestive tension, some sensuality, fade-to-black intimacy.
Spicy/Steamy – On-page intimacy with moderate detail.
Sizzling/Erotic – Frequent and/or explicit intimacy, graphic detail.
Small Town/Culinary Romance Heat-Level Legend
Cupcake (Sweet) – Lighthearted romance, kisses, flirty fun. No on-page intimacy.
Latte (Warm) – Cozy and comforting, with a swirl of sensuality. Fade-to-black intimacy.
Chili Pepper (Spicy/Steamy) – Bold and flavorful! On-page intimacy with moderate detail.
Cast-Iron Skillet (Sizzling/Erotic) – Smoking hot. Frequent or explicit intimacy, graphic detail.