Because the right vibe makes every spicy scene hit harder.
There’s something magical about curling up with a reverse harem or paranormal romance and having the perfect bookish accessories to match the vibe. If you’re an indie romance reader (or shopping for one), these must-have merch items will take your reading ritual from routine to ritualistic.
The best part? Every item on this list is available now at MandieThompson.com — your one-stop shop for fantasy, smutty reads, and the merch that makes them even better.
1. Candle Magic: Scented Stories in a Tin
Nothing sets the tone like a fantasy-inspired candle. Whether it smells like dragon’s fire, forbidden forest mist, or your favorite vampire’s cologne, a good candle is the sensory wingman to your late-night reading session.
🔥 Shop our bestseller: Emberkissed Wishes – a dreamy blend of starfruit, amber, jasmine, and musk that smells like a thousand dragon-whispered promises.
2. Bookish T-Shirts That Speak Your Truth
Let your chest do the talking with shirts that scream your favorite tropes—morally gray men, enemies-to-lovers, or full-blown smut queen. It’s not just a shirt—it’s a statement.
🖤 Available now: “Good Girls Read Bad Books” and other reader-approved designs.
3. Annotating Kit: Highlighters, Tabs & Pens
For the reader who likes to mark the spicy scenes, scream in the margins, or tab every “he growled possessively.” Annotation isn’t just for English majors—it’s book therapy.
✨ New: Color-coded tab sets that help you organize by trope or spice level.
4. Mug or Tumbler for Your Potion of Choice
Tea? Cocoa? A triple-shot latte to survive another 3AM reading binge? Sip it in style with a cup that says “Plot Twist Enthusiast” or “One Chapter More (Lies).”
🧁 In stock: Tumblers and mugs that match your favorite tropes.
5. Enamel Pins for Your Book Bag or Jacket
Tiny but mighty, enamel pins let you wear your book love on your sleeve (or tote). Collect your favorite tropes, quotes, or book boyfriends.
📌 Shop now: Smutty, spicy, and oh-so-cute designs in our Pin Collection.
6. “Do Not Disturb” Reading Signs
When you’re deep in a spicy scene or on the verge of a cliffhanger, the world needs to back off. A cute sign makes it official.
🚪 Available: Door hangers and reading signs for full reading protection.
7. Bookmark Sets (Magnetic + Classic)
You can never have too many. One for each WIP, one for your ARC pile, and one just for the aesthetic.
📖 New drop: Fantasy & Smut Bookmark Bundles—crafted to match your bookshelf’s mood.
8. Custom Jewelry with Fantasy Flair
From subtle “Book Babe” necklaces to bold “Alpha’s Mate” chokers, our bookish jewelry lets you wear your fandom with pride.
💍 New arrivals weekly: See what’s trending in our Jewelry Collection.
9. Mini Book Journals or Review Pads
Track your favorite quotes, spice level ratings, plot twists, and all the fictional men you now emotionally depend on.
📝 Must-have: Book Review Notepads and journaling bundles to track your book boyfriends like a pro.
10. Mystery Bookish Boxes
If you love surprises, our curated mystery boxes include candles, merch, and sometimes… a signed spicy indie read 👀
🎁 Limited quantities: Grab a Bookish Mystery Box before they vanish.
💬 Tell Us Your Fave!
What’s your must-have reading merch? Drop your thoughts in the comments or tag your merch hauls on TikTok and Instagram using #SmutWithMandie.
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