This stands for Alpha/Beta/Omega and is another term for the Omegaverse. A subgenre that takes place in an alternate universe where there are different classifications of people - most commonly Alpha, Beta, and Omega. Each Omegaverse could vary by author and have different rules." This is a deep subtrope and there are some great in depth guides. Sierra Cassidy (an OV author) even has video breakdowns. (https://sierracassidyauthor.com/what-is-the-omegaverse) May also be referenced as ABO or OV.

An “Alpha” male that is also an asshole. Generally OTT possessive and may portray toxic masculinity.

An Advance Reader Copy (ARC) is an unpublished version of a book that authors send to reviewers before the book is officially released. release date. This version will be essentially the same thing that post-publication readers will get. ARCs help authors get reviews before the book is published to drive up interest in the book when it is actually released. Often, authors will have ARC Teams that read and review a book in exchange for the free ARC copy.

When the book takes place in an alternate universe that may be similar but not quite exactly like the one you live in.

Beta readers get the book before ARC readers to give feedback and commentary to the author on positive or negative reactions, plot holes, and sometimes even typos.

A hero that may seem big and tough on the outside, but is actually just a big softy towards the heroine.

This is consensual, intense role-play that two or more people engage in that emulates some form of forced activity. Consent and specific communication around roles and boundaries must be discussed prior to any activity for a healthy CNC experience.

A list of topics or events in the book that readers may find disturbing and want to know about ahead of time. Also called Trigger Warnings (TW).

DNF is commonly used in book reviews when a reader was unable to finish the book due to lack of enjoyment or engagement. Just because one reader DNFed a book doesn't mean another may not love it.

"Dubcon" stands for "Dubious Consent." This means that the story will contain scenes that may straddle the line between rape and consensual sex. This could be due to an imbalance of power for example. Also may be written as DubCon, DC, Dub-con.

Generally listed as a content warning to warn the reader there are scenes of domestic violence in the book.

The female protagonist of the story.

This is an ending where the protagonists of the story end up happy and together. A HEA or HFN (Happy For Now) is a requirement for the book to fall into the romance category.

This is an ending where the protagonists of the story end up happy together at least for now. This means there could be a continuation of the series where more conflicts arise. A HFN or HEA (Happily Ever After) is a requirement for the book to fall into the romance category.

A character is Jealous/Possessive or even Jealous/Possessive/Obsessive

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The protagonist of the story. (MC may also stand for Motorcycle Club depending on context)

This story revolves around a Motorcycle Club. (MC may also stand for Main Character depending on context)

The male protagonist of the story.

"Noncon" is short for non-consensual. This means that there are scenes in the story portraying sexual acts that are explicitly unwanted and not agreed to by one or more characters. This may also be seen in relation to nonconsenual drug use. Also seen as Non-Con, NC

OTT Generally refers the the hero of the story being overly protective of the heroine, or overly aggressive.

Other Woman/Other Woman Drama. For example an ex meddling or another woman trying to get with the MMC.

Sub-trope of romance with stories that have non-human characters (such as ghosts, werewolves, cryptids, shifters, vampires, etc). This is not to be confused with Fantasy but may overlap with Sci-Fi.

Point of View the story is written from.

3rd Person - told by an outsiders voice
1st Person - told from the view of one or more characters
Dual POV - specifically where the story alternates between the two main characters

Generally consisting of 1 FMC and 2 or more MMCs that engage in romantic and sexual relationships. Though most modern authors prefer calling it Why Choose since now many of these books do not conform to the heteronormative gender roles or distribution.

Generally listed as a content warning to warn the reader there are scenes or mentions of sexual assault in the book.

The "To Be Read" list is a list of books the person would like to read. If we are being honest, our TBRs are longer than we will ever have time for.

Traditionally Published. These are books that are published via a known publishing house (such as Harper Collins or Penguin).

Triple Vaginal Penetration

A list of topics or events in the book that readers may find disturbing and want to know about ahead of time. Also called Content Warnings (CW).

Generally consisting of 1 FMC and 2 or more MMCs that engage in romantic and sexual relationships. Also called RH (Reverse Harem) though most modern authors prefer calling it Why Choose since now many of these books do not conform to the heteronormative gender roles or distribution.

Term used by authors/artists to identify the project they are currently working on.