Content Warnings for novels by Sarina Bowen

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The Year We Hid Away

Themes of sexual abuse occur in this book, but there is no abuse on-page. Furthermore, one young character suffers from neglect before the story begins.

The Understatement of the Year

Themes of internalized homophobia. Also on-page homophobia, and memories of a physical attack.

The Shameless Hour

There is rather shocking on-page bullying / sexual harrassment in this book. (But not rape.)

The Fifteenth Minute

There is a rape accusation in this book, as well as discussion of sexual assault. However, nobody is sexually assaulted in this book.

Rookie Move

A character is recovering from a sexual assault.

Hard Hitter

Back story: an abusive childhood.

Pipe Dreams

Back story: cancer death.

Overnight Sensation

Backstory: partner death.

Superfan

Backstory: drugged drink. On-page: abusive ex.

Sure Shot

Backstory: pregnancy loss.

Bombshells

Backstory: parent death.

Shenanigans

Backstory: sexual assault and sexual harassment of a teenager.

Steadfast

One character is a recovering addict.

Keepsake

The heroine is recovering from a kidnapping, hostage situation and from witnessing violence.

Speakeasy

One character is in recovery for abusing alcohol.

Waylaid

One character is sexually harassed and threatened. One character is recovering from trauma, and from witnessing sexual abuse.

I’m Your Guy

This book contains on-page homophobic taunts and bullying. There is also mention of a physically abusive parent.

The Last Guy on Earth

There are on-page homophobic comments from secondary and walk-on characters.