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Dark Romance Book Reviews and Recommendations

Delve into the seductive and intense world of dark romance with my reviews and recommendations. Experience stories that push boundaries and explore the complexities of passion, desire, and forbidden love . Prepare to be captivated by the raw and gripping narratives of dark romance novels .

Dark romance is not your typical love story. It’s a genre that pushes boundaries, explores taboos, and delves into the complexities of human emotion in a way that’s both raw and compelling. These stories often feature morally ambiguous characters, complex power dynamics, and situations that challenge our conventional understanding of love and relationships. They’re not for the faint of heart, but for those who venture into this realm, the rewards are a deeply emotional and often transformative reading experience.

The characters in dark romance are multi-dimensional, often flawed, and sometimes even a little dangerous. They’re not just heroes and heroines in the traditional sense; they’re individuals with complex psychologies, battling inner demons, and navigating relationships that often exist on the fringes of societal norms. They’re characters who make you question, who challenge your preconceptions, and who linger in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page.

The settings in dark romance can be as varied as the characters themselves—from the gritty underbelly of a city’s criminal world to the secluded corners of the human psyche. The atmosphere is often charged with tension, creating a backdrop that’s as integral to the story as the characters themselves.

Themes often explored include power dynamics, consent, and ethical ambiguity. There’s often a focus on the psychological aspects of love and attraction, exploring the darker facets of human relationships. These stories make you question societal norms and challenge you to think more deeply about the nature of love, lust, and emotional dependency.

Indie authors are particularly active in this genre, often willing to take risks that mainstream publishers might shy away from. They delve into topics that are considered taboo, explore complex psychological landscapes, and offer narratives that are both challenging and compelling. Their stories add a layer of depth and authenticity that makes this genre incredibly rich and diverse.

So, if you’re looking for stories that challenge you, that make you question your own beliefs about love and morality, then dark romance is the genre for you. Here at Literary Inspired , you’ll find a carefully curated selection of dark romance novels that promise to both captivate and provoke. So go ahead, step into the shadows and explore the complex, often controversial, yet undeniably compelling world of dark romance.

What is Dark Romance?

Dark romance is a sub-genre that explores complex emotional and psychological dynamics, often involving morally ambiguous characters and taboo subjects.

Is Dark Romance the Same as Erotica?

No, while both may contain explicit content, dark romance focuses more on the emotional and psychological aspects of relationships.

What Themes are Common in Dark Romance?

Themes often include power dynamics, ethical ambiguity, and complex emotional relationships.

Is Dark Romance Suitable for Everyone?

It’s not for the faint of heart and often includes content that some may find triggering or uncomfortable.

How Do Indie Authors Contribute to This Genre?

Indie authors often explore topics considered too risky for mainstream publishers, adding depth and diversity to the genre.

Why Read Dark Romance?

If you’re looking for stories that challenge conventional norms and offer a deep emotional experience, dark romance is worth exploring.

Is Consent a Theme in Dark Romance?

Consent can be a complex issue in dark romance and is often explored in a nuanced manner.

Are There Sub-genres Within Dark Romance?

Yes, you’ll find everything from dark fantasy romance to dark historical romance, each with its own set of rules and themes.

What Makes Dark Romance Different from Thrillers or Mysteries?

While it may contain elements of suspense, the focus is primarily on the romantic and emotional relationship between the characters.

Where Can I Find the Best Dark Romance Novels?

Right here at Literary Inspired, where I’ve curated a selection of dark romance novels that promise to challenge, captivate, and provoke.

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Ah, the world of romance—a genre so rich and diverse, it can make your heart skip a beat just thinking about all the possibilities. At Literary Inspired, I’ve made it my mission to explore every nook and cranny of this captivating genre, and I’ve categorized my findings to make your journey through love’s many landscapes as smooth as possible.

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Contemporary Romance : Ah, love in the modern world. Whether it’s the guy next door or a love story that’s Instagram-worthy, you’ll find it here. I explore how contemporary issues like online dating, career pressures, and social dynamics influence love in today’s world.

Audiobooks : For those who love to multitask or just enjoy a good story told, my audiobook reviews bring romance to your ears. I also offer tips on the best platforms for audiobook consumption and how to make the most of your listening experience.

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Dark Romance : Not for the faint of heart, these stories explore the darker, more intense sides of love and passion. Themes like forbidden love, psychological thrillers, and complex characters make this category intriguing and thought-provoking.

Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Paranormal Romance : From magical realms to futuristic worlds, these love stories defy the bounds of reality. Whether it’s vampires, werewolves, or intergalactic love affairs, this category takes you beyond the ordinary.

LGBTQIA Romance Books : Love is love, and here you’ll find stories that celebrate all its beautiful forms. From coming-out stories to established relationships, this category covers the full spectrum of LGBTQIA experiences.

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MC Romance Books : Rev up your engines for love stories set in the gritty world of motorcycle clubs. From the brotherhood and loyalty among members to the intense love affairs that defy societal norms, this category is a wild ride.

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Why Choose Romance Books : Explore love stories where the protagonist doesn’t have to choose just one love interest. A fresh take on love triangles and more, I delve into the complexities of polyamorous relationships and what makes them tick.

YA Romance Books : Young love in all its glory, from first crushes to epic love stories that stand the test of time. I explore the themes of self-discovery, growing pains, and the sheer intensity of young love.

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10 New Thrilling and Deliciously Dark Romance Books (With Trigger Warnings!)

Silvana Reyes Lopez

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What is dark romance ? Dark romance is a sub-genre in the romance genre where dark themes are present throughout the story. Because of this, most dark romance books have a trigger warning list at the beginning so readers are aware of what they will find inside the pages of the book. Trigger warnings in dark romance books are essential because this sub-genre deals with a lot of traumatic, dark, and sometimes hard-to-read topics that are not easy for everyone, like murder, violence, abuse, and so many more.

In this list, I wanted to compile newly released dark romance books that you can love and enjoy right away. All of the books in this list will have a list of trigger warnings, so you can know before picking the book if it’s a book you’ll be comfortable reading.

Marrow by Trisha Wolfe and Brynne Weaver

Two rival killers fall in love in this thrilling and murderous dark romance novel. Marrow is one of its kind because who would have thought to pair up rival killers in a romance book, right? But Wolfe and Weaver are always providing intriguing plots in their books.

This novel follows forensic anthropologist Dr. Jack Sorensen and wildlife biologist Dr. Kyrie Roth. He never thought another killer would be on his turf, but when he realizes that his co-worker Kyrie also happens to be one, he doesn’t know what to do. This cat-and-mouse game will be deadly for both of them.

Content warnings for graphic physical violence, torture, murder, decaying and dismembered bodies, explicit language, death of a sick or injured wild animal, parental death, parental neglect and physical abuse, consensual non-consensual activities, breath play, temperature play, impact play, somnophilia, and rough sex.

Rouge by Greer Rivers

This is a twisty and dark Moulin Rouge/Romeo and Juliet retelling set in Las Vegas where one woman was supposed to marry a man, but when her father backs out of the deal, this man is ready to make her his in any way possible.

The Tattered Curtain series takes all our favorite tragic musicals, like Moulin Rouge and The Phantom of the Opera , and reimagines them in a modern setting with happily ever afters. So, for all the people who wanted these iconic characters to end up together at the end, these books might be perfect for you!

Content warnings for dubcon between the main characters, physical violence, interpersonal violence, murder, substance abuse, kidnapping, addiction, references to miscarriage/infertility, and off-page stalking.

The Throne of Broken Gods by Amber Nicole

The Throne of Broken Gods is the sequel to The Book of Azrael and continues the story of Dianna and Liam.

If you’re unfamiliar with the first book, it follows Dianna, who has been in the service of a horrifying being after this nightmare saves her sister’s life. When he did, Dianna gave up her life, so now it belongs to Kaden. Kaden has asked for her to retrieve an ancient relic from the creatures that hunt her. Alongside Dianna, a godly being has awakened…and he has to team up with her in hopes of saving their world.

Content warnings for blood, gore, violence, depression, the death of a loved one, grief, explicit sexual scenes, PTSD, emotional abuse (verbal), and suicidal ideation.

Until I Get You by Claire Contreras

Until I Get You is a dark sports romance with a morally grey hero. Are you ready to fall madly in love with him?

When Lachlan meets Lyla at a party, he quickly learns that his heart belongs to her. They begin a secret relationship, and when they thought everything was going smoothly, things turn for the worst. Now, years later, Lachlan has hung up his skates and taken the lead in his family’s business. And he wants to find Lyla, to get revenge for breaking his heart.

Content warnings for stalking, talk of suicide, violence, and sexual assault.

Soul of a Witch by Harley Laroux (Aug. 31)

The highly awaited third book in the Souls trilogy is finally coming to us. The Souls trilogy is perfect for readers who crave the paranormal with a little bit of horror — and romance, of course.

Soul of a Witch is a paranormal romance that follows a sweet witch and a vicious demon.

Content warnings for anxiety and panic attacks, mentions of death/suicide of a parent, religious abuse, mental and physical abuse of a parent to their adult child, graphic violence and elements of horror (including body horror), impact play, consumption of bodily fluids, public play, use of drug/intoxication during consensual sex, piercing play, and pegging.

Obsidian Feathers by N. Cáceres

This dark fantasy romance provides a fascinating tale about what it means to finally go after what you want. Angie is engaged to be married to a fancy businessman because of her mother’s aristocratic aspirations. But when she arrives in El Salvador, instead of a vacation, she encounters something else: the memory of a wolfish grin.

If you’re someone who adores amazing worldbuilding and mythology, get ready to inhale this story featuring shifters, obsessive love interests, and intense love stories.

Content warnings for graphic depictions of cannibalism, mild discussion of self-harm, ritualized self-harm, murder, graphic language, panic attacks, child abuse, mentions of needle-based drug use, parental abuse, guns, murder, depictions of indigenous rites in a fictionalized universe, discussion of sexual assault (including coercion based rape), death of an adolescent, partial loss of mental autonomy, and suicide. For more, visit the author’s page .

Don’t Forget Me by Eden Emory

This dark sapphic romance features favorite tropes like “touch her and you die,” forbidden romance, and girl obsessed. Don’t Forget Me is for the ones who love stories that have you on the edge of your seat, that’s for sure. Get ready to be completely consumed by Willow and Avery’s heart-racing story in Emory’s novel.

Content warnings for stalking, knife play, abandonment, murder, gore, PTSD, severed limbs, dubious consent, degradation, branding, self-harm/unhealthy coping mechanisms through sex and pain.

Heated Rivals by Katee Robert

The new editions of The O’Malleys series have slowly been appearing in bookstores. Heated Rivals , previously T he Wedding Pact , continues the story of the O’Malleys and the Hallorans, two rival mafia families. This time around, Carrigan O’Malley is the one at the front. She knows she has to marry to make an alliance, but when she has an epic one-night stand with her family’s enemy, James Halloran, her focus suddenly wavers. Will James fight for her as well? This entertaining mafia story is filled to the brim with epic moments and equally impressive characters.

Content warnings for abusive parent, sibling death (on-page), guns, blood, assault, murder, explicit sex, torture (mentioned, not explicitly), and parental death by cancer (off-page, historical).

Twisted by Emily McIntire

The Never After series continues with Twisted , a reimagining of Aladdin . But in this world, the villains are the ones who always get the happily ever after!

In Twisted , you’ll get to meet Yasmin, the daughter of one of the richest men in the world. When her father falls ill, he only has one thing he wants: for her to get married. But Yasmin already loves someone else — a street rat. Because of this, she comes to his father’s right-hand man, Julian, for help. But he has other plans in mind.

Content warnings for graphic sexual scenes, graphic violence, child abuse, domestic violence (not between the main characters), murder, torture, death of a character, and terminal illness.

Sinful Obsession by Asia Monique

This mafia series unites five families who want to ally to become stronger together. Sinful Obsession is Finnegan and Violet’s story. Even though it’s the fifth book in the series, you can read it as a standalone.

Obsession drives this story that will easily become one of your new favorites.

Content warnings for sex trafficking (off-page, discussed), rape (mentioned), child abandonment, unable to conceive, drug addiction, and violence.

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Tragic Beauty

Author  Iris Ann Hunter

After Ava’s father’s death, she becomes indebted to a man named Shayne, who is both her savior and her torturer. Shayne is determined to have all of her, both body and soul, but before she agrees to that she steals a night for herself. When it goes awry, she comes across an angry young man with gorgeous green eyes that changes her entire future. This is a very dark, intense romance that is both beautiful and disturbing, and it is one story you will never forget.

Author  Stella Barcelona

Taylor lives in New Orleans and has staunch career goals. In her final days in the D.A.’s office, a murder case is assigned to her that turns her life upside down. Brandon has a thriving legal practice and is a single father to an infant. He teams up with Taylor to hunt down a killer, and even though the couple couldn’t be more different, they find out their families intersect in some pretty peculiar ways. But, they both set out to find the truth, with an ending neither is sure of.

Author  Lucy Wild

When a man who lives alone discovers a beautiful woman has just moved in with a staunch enemy of his, he launches a plan to steal her away from him. The first thing he’s planning to do is rip her clothes off and give her a healthy spanking. But, when he gets her to his hideaway, he discovers that he isn’t the only one with secrets. Her secrets come in a small wooden box, and suddenly he has a decision to make – either open the box or let this sexy woman go.

Author  Winters

This is the story of Kade and Olivia. Olivia is kidnapped and is put through things no one should ever have to go through, and Kade is a ruthless person who is determined to pluck away at Olivia until there is nothing left. He loves control and wants Olivia to do as he asks. Theirs is a tumultuous, shocking, and very dark relationship, but Olivia gets the biggest surprise of all when she learns to depend on that relationship more than she’ll ever admit.

Silent Daughter

Author  Linnea May

Leonard and Liz have a dominant-submissive relationship that includes Liz being collared and chained to Leonard’s bed. Leonard is used to getting what he wants, and Liz is who he wants at the moment. She needed to be broken in his opinion, and he is convinced that he is the one to do it. But, this is a relationship that benefits both parties, and they are not likely to end it any time soon.

Author  J.S. Scott

Jade teaches a survival class that Eli enrolls in. He is rich, so he buys up all the spots in the class so he can have Jade all to himself. His main goal? To bring her into the wilderness so he can have his way with her. But, Jade is just as resistant as she is attractive, and she is bound and determined not to let Eli have his way with her. Of course, some things are easier said than done.

Dark Side of the Sun

Author  Addison Cain

Arabella is the Baroness of Iliffe who is on the run. She is determined to get away and has been trekking across England trying to avoid her captors, until suddenly she meets a gorgeous, but sinister man who is cruel and greedy, but offers to do anything for her. Gregory is used to getting what he wants, and what he wants right now is Arabella. Unfortunately, making a pact with the devil is sometimes the only way to escape with your life.

Whispers in the Dark

Author  LeTeisha Newton

Alana survived Purgatory and near death in an abandoned farm house, and her story is not going to be understood by everyone. She is brilliant and filled with angst and pain, and she ends up fueling the fire of her captor. When she escapes, he promises to get her back, but the next time he sees her she is a different woman. A gritty story that is perfect for those who like to see the bad guy win sometimes.

Tormentor Mine

Author  Anna Zaires

Peter is a Russian man whose family was killed, and he is out for vengeance. Sara is the one who gets caught in the crossfire, and Peter will stop at nothing to make her pay. He is a tortured soul and a terrorizing captor, and he turns Sara’s life into a living nightmare. This is an animalistic and passionate story that is not for the faint of heart, and it is one the reader will not soon forget.

Shamefully Broken

Author  Loki Renard

Ellis despises Mason, in part because he spanked her like a little girl many years ago on her eighteenth birthday. She does her best to avoid him, but with her brother in debt to the wrong people and her own life in danger, he is the only one she knows that can help her. Mason agrees to help, but at a high price – she has to submit her body to him however and whenever he wants, even though she isn’t thrilled about it.

Buying Beth

Author  Izzy Sweet

When a woman from a wealthy family who thinks she is untouchable gets kidnapped and put up for sale on the black market, she ends up being trapped and violated. When Jonathan is sent to buy her, she thinks her troubles will soon be over, but she has no such luck. Instead, he claims her and keeps her for himself, starting her nightmare all over again. Will it ever end for her?

Dark Control

Author  Annabel Joseph

BDSM is nothing new at The Gallery, and when Fort and Juliet enter into a dominant-submissive relationship, she finds herself in his dungeon and at his mercy. This is supposed to be an affair with rules, but soon there are unexpected results. Juliet’s free-spirit personality and Fort’s rigid sexual lifestyle soon clash, even though both sides are experiencing emotions that are hard to explain. Take a peek into the darker side of romance, and enjoy the ride.

Let Me Watch

Author  Sansa Rayne

Sibel is an artist of a different type – she is deviant and even perverse. And her performances always go viral. However, they also attract the wrong type of people. When she meets Pierce, she knows he is different. Handsome and kind, he still satisfies her very dark cravings, and the time they spend together is always intense. But, Pierce has a secret that could ruin Sibel, and he wants the truth hidden from her. Can he keep up this relationship without spilling the beans and letting Sibel in on this secret?

Author  B.B. Hamel

When a man agrees to marry a woman because it is a business arrangement, he only agrees after eyeing his voluptuous stepdaughter. Soon, stepfather and stepdaughter want one another, but they know the relationship is wrong, even if the marriage is a sham. He is determined to make her call him Daddy, and eventually their relationship takes on an entirely new meaning. With steamy sex scenes and lots of dirty talk, this novel will get you aroused in more ways than one.

Captive Vow

Author  Alta Hensley

This is a dark romantic thriller that involves a woman who is forced to marry someone she doesn’t love, but who starts training her to be a dutiful and obedient wife from the very beginning. From now on, she will be his captive. She will be his. And she is trapped in a relationship that is twisted and obsessive, and one she will find impossible to leave. This is her life, but is she ready for it? And what will she do if she gets the chance to escape?

When a cold-hard killer eliminates an innocent woman’s abusive father right in front of her, he has to do something he’s never done before – leave a witness alive. Instead, he takes Amelia captive, and it isn’t long before his dark sexual desires become obvious to her. He won’t stop until he can have her in the way he wants to. After all, she owes him her life, and this is the least she could do for him.

Dark Promises

Author  Winter Renshaw

When an ambitious man with eyes on the White House is advised to settle down and get married, he finds Rowan to be the perfect choice. She’s a nice girl, prim and proper, and good for his image. What the heck, he is planning to get rid of her as soon as he gets his Senate seat anyway. But, along the way something happens to make him change his mind, and very soon he’ll stop at nothing to make sure she sticks around permanently.

The Golden Line

Morgaine is an Omega living peacefully in her settlement, and every season the Alpha soldiers come and take crops – and women if they so desire. When Simin comes on board and sees how beautiful Morgaine is, he decides he wants her and in fact, he threatens to start a war if he is denied her. So, Morgaine is handed over to Simin, and at first she is scared. But, soon Simin is putting his best foot forward and gaining her trust one step at a time, until finally she succumbs to him completely.

Author  Derek Masters

The likeable characters, Nick and Alex, are the center of this story, which tells of a man obsessed with a woman and who will do anything to make her his – anything. At first, Alex could not be any less interested, but this doesn’t stop Nick from pursuing her. When his secrets come out, she is even more determined to stay away from him, but he is determined to do whatever it takes to have her completely, both body and soul.

Author  Laura Avery

Pierce is determined to get revenge on Morgan, the woman he believes is responsible for tearing his family apart. He wants her to be his, and he will stop at nothing to make that happen. And this time, she will be his forever, or so he thinks. Morgan, on the other hand, is just as independent and assertive as Pierce is, and she intends to take as much from him as he wants from her. But, this time, she promises herself she will not fall in love, even though that may be easier than she thinks.

Master Over You

Author Cerys du Lys

Noah can prove to anyone that there are monsters in every closet, because he is in yours. He is a man whose business involves taking someone, breaking them, and selling them to the highest bidder. He is not a nice person, and he has no intentions of changing his ways. This book is not for sensitive readers, as it depicts graphic violence and scenes that may make many readers uncomfortable, but it is an intriguing and intense story that will have you hooked from the very beginning.

Flower in the Dark

Author  Ally Vance

Violet is lonely, and has been for most of her life. She is waiting for someone to come and save her, until HE comes along. She hasn’t met him yet, but she just knows he’s out there waiting to save her just like she is ready to be saved. Eventually, he does come along, and he wants to drag her into his own world and make her scream in ecstasy. In fact, he is determined to do just that, regardless of how long it takes.

Author  Dahlia Kent

Jenna is a woman who wants to make something of her life, but her life is nothing exciting because all she has is her job at the diner. Until she is arrested for a crime she didn’t commit. When Cole comes into her life and offers to help her, she notices how beautiful, but dangerous his eyes are, and he starts by telling her she did something bad. But, then he offers to make her a good girl again, as long as she allows him to punish her.

Author  Emma James

A strong female and a fearless male make up the storyline, and it is a dark, unpredictable, and very intense novel filled with twists and turns you won’t be prepared for. A woman escapes one Hell’s bastard only to be enticed by another. It is a love story most of all, but first it is filled with danger, violence, and some very graphic scenes that are intended only for those over the age of 18.

Author  Jex Lane

Matthew is a vampire who stays mostly to himself because of his “condition.” He is prepared to spend the rest of his life alone, until one day when he is taken prisoner by a seductive incubus named Tarrick. He then participates in a war between the incubi and the vampires, and he wants to go back to his own kind. However, he is unable to deny his desire for Tarrick, and the fact that she feeds off of sexual energy doesn’t make it any easier for him.

Author  Ginger Talbot

Bailey AKA Natasha found out that she was kidnapped as a baby to save her from an arranged marriage, but now her true family has come back so she can marry Matteo. But, Matteo is a sadist who is intent on bruising both her body and her soul. Her life is now a living hell, but the longer she’s with Matteo, the more determined she becomes to escape. She’ll submit for now so that she can survive, but her intention is to get away from him eventually – if she can resist the charm that he is obviously hiding under his rough exterior.

Sweet Captivity

Author  Julia Sykes

When an FBI agent is kidnapped by a Colombian drug lord named Andres, his job is to break her and make her submit. But, she is a loner and not used to such an aggressive lifestyle. Still, the longer she is trapped the more she believes that she is not his only captive. Andres has scars that match the lines in his face, but is he really that tough? Does she even want to be saved from this man, or is he the one who needs saving?

Author  Josephine Jade

When Sarah comes to Roman begging for him to forgive her brother’s debt, he immediately realizes she is unable to pay off that debt with her meager teacher’s salary, so he comes up with an arrangement. For one month, she will be his plaything, his toy. He wants her, and he wants her bad. And most importantly, he believes that she wants him just as bad. After all, both teachers and bad-boys deserve a happy ending sometimes.

Author  Bianca Scardoni

Dominic and Jemma have a strange relationship, and their story is filled with vampires and paranormal occurrences, as well as other twists and turns you won’t be able to predict. With an ending that you won’t see coming, it is a dark story, but with characters you’ll be rooting for to the very last page. A great story centered on teen angst, shifters, angels, demons, and the supernatural.

Destruction

Author  Jennifer Bene

Lianna comes from a wealthy family and is being groomed to be her father’s successor in his business, but one thing can stand in her way. His name is David, and he wants revenge like his father wanted years earlier on this family. David has information that could tear apart her world, but when he kidnaps her and tortures her, he starts to have feelings about her that make him think he has been wrong about her since the very beginning.

Author  B. Never

Jett is a dominant who is used to seducing women and giving them pleasure they never knew existed. Heck, this is what he’s good at, and he never lets the women forget it. That is, until a tall, beautiful redhead enters his life. Suddenly, he is the one who wants to submit, and in his secretive, dark world he has to think up a way to make her his. But, she has secrets, too, and those secrets could possibly tear both of their livelihoods apart and change their lives forever.

Ellie once belonged to a Dominant, but is now free from him. She is living in Hawaii and trying to pick up the pieces of her life. She also decided no man will ever keep her down again, and she is becoming stronger every day. Kayne has been unable to forget about Ellie since he let her go, and he still considers her his. In fact, he is so sure of this that he has every intention of getting her back one day, regardless of what it takes to accomplish this.

Author  Anita Gray

Blaire was bought and conditioned 10 years ago by a master named Maksim. She is now completely trained and does everything he wants her to do, including kill. She worships and protects Maksim, and her story is no fairy tale. Still, it is a complex tale that delves into dark areas that most people know nothing about, and it is one story you are certain to never forget.

Author  Mia Ford

When a dedicated cop goes after a tough criminal, she doesn’t expect to have mixed feelings about the job she’s doing. He’s a crook, but he is also the hottest criminal this cop has ever seen, and all she wants to do is handcuff him to her bed and keep him with her as long as possible. Even though getting him into bed was part of the plan, that doesn’t mean she cannot fall in love with him. Or does it?

Author  Nikki Belaire

A mafia princess who has been held captive since she was 12 years old needs more than just to be rescued. When the man hired to rescue her hears her call his name, however, he melts, and he realizes this job is no ordinary one. Can he do like he usually does – get in, get out, and get gone – or is this woman going to take more from him than he’s used to giving to his rescued victims?

Most Popular Dark Romance Tropes

Dark romance books are all the rage nowadays. Their stories may seem the same at first glance. 

But did you know that you can actually categorize them according to different tropes? Allow us to share the most popular ones below.

Sexual Slavery

One of the most popular tropes for dark romance books is Sexual Slavery. As we have mentioned above, this genre is not for the faint of heart. It’s not ideal for those who get easily triggered or offended by weird sexual situations either. 

After all, what’s a sexual slavery story without dark sexual situations? 

This trope is about the main character that gets enslaved by another. The victim doesn’t have to be submissive, but the “slave master” or enslaver should clearly be more dominant for the story to work.

A lot of these stories tell of a character that suddenly gets abducted. One moment, the main character is living a normal life, then she’ll find herself waking up in an unfamiliar bedroom in a luxurious mansion the next. 

It doesn’t always have to be a kidnapping, though. There are definitely versions out there where a character gets trapped in such disturbing situations because the family sold her to another person.

Take, for instance, some of the Beauty and the Beast retellings. 

There are stories where the female lead gets sold to the male lead, not just because of a debt. Sometimes, it is also due to some really dark secrets that they just desperately want to hide.

For example, the Irish mafia threatened the girl’s entire family to get her. In addition, the enslaver constantly hangs the lives of her loved ones over her to achieve control.

These dark romance books also don’t always have a dominant male. There are versions out there that feature a strong yet submissive male lead. 

They’re simply trapped in these disturbing situations by a life-changing conflict. In fact, we enjoy romantic suspense books that show female-dominated sexual situations. We find that things are a little bit kinkier that way. 

It also shows how trapped the guy is within the arrangement, especially when we’re talking about sexual situations that are particularly humiliating.

These stories don’t always have to show crippling fear as well. There are a lot of dark romance books out there where the characters actually enjoy the conflict. Regardless, the slave master, mistress, and the slave will eventually fall in love.

Since these books are intended to be sexy, we also prefer them to be overly detailed and descriptive as well. For instance, “dark hair,” “silky skin,” or “biker with secrets” won’t cut it. It’s more titillating to know how dark, silky, or juicy things are.

One of our favorite stories under this trope is the Twist Me series. It’s about Nora Leston, who gets kidnapped by Julian Esguerra, a beautiful and enigmatic man. It follows their love story as they descend into the darkness of cruelty.

Again, the story of Nora & Julian isn’t for everyone.

Nora & Julian’s romance deals with dubious consent and Stockholm Syndrome. We don’t recommend this for readers aged 17 and below. 

Debts Versus Death

Here’s a trope that usually gets associated with Sexual Slavery. After all, Debts versus Death can also be a form of slavery. The main difference between the two, though, is that the Debts versus Death rarely has a contract. 

One of the characters being indebted to the other is enough to give the latter the power they need.

Unlike the previous trope, most of these stories usually have the entire family involved from the get-go. As the name Debts versus Death suggests, either they pay what they owe back or forfeit their life. 

The debt doesn’t always have to be money. There are stories out there where the debt owed is a person’s life. 

Maybe the submissive accidentally killed one of the dominant’s loved ones in the past. For this reason, they are willing to subject themselves to such sexual situations regardless of how humiliating and depraved they may be?

We also find it particularly interesting that many of the dominant characters in this type of story look harmless outside their bedroom doors. Sometimes, it actually brings us a smile whenever we hear descriptions like “prim glasses” or “upstanding”.

Enough about slaves or blackmailed characters. What about possibly mind-controlled characters that suddenly find themselves in a cult? That’s what the Cult Life trope is all about. There are different approaches to the Cult Life type of story.

First, the character can be a part of the cult because of their upbringing. Maybe members of the entire family are devoted and faithful members? Then an outsider can come along to try and save the other from this hollow life. He may or may not succeed. 

We’ve read stories where the outsider eventually finds himself trapped in the cult life as well 一 that or they die through human sacrifice. 

In other versions of this story, the character gets forced into the cult life. Maybe they got recruited into it by a potential lover? Or just intrigued to join because of the luxurious mansion of the leader?

Some stories have the main character finding herself having a conversation with one of the members. The next moment, that character wakes up in an unfamiliar bedroom, similar to sexual slavery.

Regardless of whether one or both of the main characters willingly enter the cult life, there will always be a dark romance factor at the end of the story. This reading is enough to let your silky skin tingle.

Beware, though, that this story can also contain weird sexual situations and dubious consent.

Game of Deception

Due to triggering aspects of the previous tropes, we are not surprised that many dark contemporary romance novels fall within the Game of Deception trope. 

The Game of Deception trope involves characters that fall into a dark romance motivated by passion and competition. There’s also a dark secret to be uncovered that is usually a crime of some sort. 

However, we’re not saying that this kind of story doesn’t have abusive sexual situations. There are still a lot of dark contemporary romance novels that have them.

It can also be an ancient game with a deep family history. Hence, it’s not uncommon to see stories with the entire family involved.

For instance, one of our recent reads tells of a male lead inheriting a family distillery. It is then revealed that part of the agreement is to have a female human sacrifice due to an ancient curse. This practice dates back over a century, and we were truly gripped by crippling fear. Failing to find someone else to sacrifice, the family distillery heir then decides to abduct his fiance instead. 

Still in love with each other, you can only imagine their crippling fear. In a bid to win this ancient game of deception, though, the couple then teams up to break the curse. 

Teaming up ultimately led to the guy’s redemption and forgiveness, the couple getting the family distillery, and both getting married.

Interestingly, we’re also finding many Game of Deception stories where one of the main characters is a criminal psychologist. The criminal psychologist can either be a good or bad guy in this trope.

When you get a criminal psychologist as the bad guy, you almost always expect the other character to fall into mind-control or get hypnotized to provide dubious consent. 

Meanwhile, we’ve also read stories of having the tables turned with the psychologist being victimized. 

Regardless, the almost paranormal power that’s beholden them will break due to crippling fear and desperation or even true love. The game of deception usually begins at this point when the victim becomes aware of the dark situation she finds herself in. 

The only question is, how will she be able to overcome it when she’s already falling in love with her dark lover? More importantly, can this guy with prim glasses but with a dark alter ego be trusted? What if the romantic feelings are part of the mind control? 

What’s Your Favorite?

There are certainly other dark romance books out there for you to explore. You can even go through the different tropes one by one. We’re currently reading dark contemporary romance right now.

If you find this genre interesting, you might also want to check out Romantic Suspense. Happy reading!

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100 Best Dark Romance Books of All Time

We've researched and ranked the best dark romance books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more

Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet, #1)

CJ Robert | 5.00

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Tears of Tess (Monsters in the Dark, #1)

Pepper Winters | 4.87

Corrupt (Devil's Night, #1)

Penelope Douglas | 4.85

King (King, #1)

T.M. Frazier | 4.83

Seduced in the Dark (The Dark Duet, #2)

CJ Robert | 4.82

The Complete Trilogy (Twist Me, #1-3)

Anna Zaires and Dima Zales | 4.80

Tyrant (King, #2)

T.M. Frazie | 4.66

Raw (RAW Family, #1)

Belle Aurora, CoverIt Designs, et al | 4.64

Quintessentially Q (Monsters in the Dark, #2)

Pepper Winters | 4.64

Monster in His Eyes (Monster in His Eyes, #1)

J.M. Darhower | 4.64

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It Ain't Me, Babe (Hades Hangmen, #1)

Tillie Col | 4.62

Pennies (Dollar, #1)

Julie Glass and Joy Allen | 4.58

First Debt (Indebted, #2)

Pepper Winters | 4.54

Souls Unfractured (Hades Hangmen, #3)

Tillie Col | 4.53

Epilogue (The Dark Duet, #3)

CJ Robert | 4.52

Raze (Scarred Souls, #1)

Tillie Col | 4.51

Debt Inheritance (Indebted, #1)

Pepper Winters | 4.51

Mary Doria Russel | 4.51

Ellah Allfrey I am a big science fiction junkie. Ekow Eshun wrote a sci-fi book called Black Gold of the Sun and he says that a lot of immigrant children love science fiction because it is about travel to new worlds even further away than the world they have come from. I found that made sense to me. Russell is a feminist academic and this book is about a Jesuit priest on a Catholic mission, not to Peru, but to... (Source)

The First 5,000 Years (Updated and Expanded)

David Graeber | 4.49

Seth Godin I recommend it in audio because David is sometimes repetitive and a little elliptical, but in audio it's all okay because you can just listen to it again. (Source)

David Heinemeier Hansson After a few false starts, I finally got going with this, and what a treat. It shoots down the common myth that prior to money, everyone just bartered shit. I give you a pig, you give me five pies and a hat. Evidence shows that just wasn’t at all how things went. Most societies were structured either rather communistic (take what you need, give what you can) or with a loose debt-ledger system (or... (Source)

Will Davies What’s stunning about the book is how it brings an anthropological perspective to bear on such an expansive history and geography, bringing the story right up to the present day, at the precise moment when debt has become a hugely political, mobilizing and destabilizing issue. Its central argument is simple and easy to grasp, and has been seized by activists and critics of the financial sector. (Source)

Twisted Together (Monsters in the Dark, #3)

Pepper Winters | 4.48

Consequences (Consequences, #1)

Aleatha Romig | 4.47

Kill Switch (Devil's Night, #3)

Penelope Dougla | 4.46

Second Debt (Indebted, #3)

Pepper Winters | 4.46

Killing Sarai (In the Company of Killers, #1)

J.A. Redmersk | 4.44

The Dark Light of Day (The Dark Light of Day, #1)

T.M. Frazie | 4.44

Fear Me (Broken Love, #1)

B.B. Rei | 4.44

Hideaway (Devil's Night, #2)

Penelope Dougla | 4.44

Keep Me (Twist Me, #2)

Anna Zaires and Dima Zale | 4.43

Heart Recaptured (Hades Hangmen, #2)

Tillie Col | 4.39

Third Debt (Indebted, #4)

Pepper Winters | 4.38

Truth (Consequences, #2)

Aleatha Romig | 4.38

Lawless (King, #3)

T.M. Frazie | 4.37

Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1)

E L James | 4.36

Ruthless King (Mount Trilogy, #1)

Meghan Marc | 4.36

Prisoner (Criminals & Captives, #1)

Bud Allen and Diana Bosta | 4.33

Hold Me (Twist Me, #3)

Anna Zaires and Dima Zales | 4.32

Reap (Scarred Souls, #2)

Tillie Col | 4.31

Torture to Her Soul (Monster in His Eyes, #2)

J.M. Darhowe | 4.31

Deviant (Blood & Roses, #1)

Callie Hart, Marion Archer, et al | 4.31

Fourth Debt (Indebted, #5)

Pepper Winter | 4.31

Tillie Cole | 4.30

Vicious (Sinners of Saint, #1)

L.J. Shen | 4.29

Final Debt (Indebted, #6)

Pepper Winters | 4.29

Crow (Boston Underworld, #1)

A. Zavarell | 4.29

The Bad Guy

Aaron Blabey | 4.29

Taryn Elliott and Cari Quin | 4.28

Convicted (Consequences, #3)

Aleatha Romi | 4.27

Torn from You (Tear Asunder, #1)

Nashoda Rose and Kristin Ander | 4.26

Reaper (Boston Underworld, #2)

A. Zavarell | 4.26

Deep Redemption (Hades Hangmen, #4)

Tillie Col | 4.23

Fracture (Blood & Roses, #2)

Callie Har | 4.22

Ruthless People (Ruthless People, #1)

J. J. McAvoy | 4.21

Damnable Grace (Hades Hangmen, #5)

Tillie Col | 4.21

Skye Warren | 4.21

Riot (Scarred Souls, #4)

Tillie Cole | 4.21

Pam Godwin` | 4.19

Soulless (King, #4)

Andi Rhodes and Nicole Cyphe | 4.19

Ghost (Boston Underworld, #3)

A. Zavarell | 4.19

Fear You (Broken Love, #2)

B.B. Rei | 4.19

Born, Darkly (Darkly, Madly Duet, #1)

Trisha Wolfe | 4.19

Undeniable (Undeniable, #1)

Douglas Ax | 4.17

Nine Minutes (Nine Minutes, #1)

Beth Flynn | 4.17

Untouchable (Haven Falls #1)

Sheridan Anne | 4.17

The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part One (King, #5)

Dusty Thompso | 4.17

Menace (Scarlet Scars, #1)

J.M. Darhower | 4.15

Tormentor Mine (Tormentor Mine, #1)

Anna Zaires and Dima Zale | 4.15

Pretty Stolen Dolls (Pretty Little Dolls, #1)

Ker Dukey and K. Webste | 4.15

Degradation (The Kane Trilogy, #1)

Stylo Fantom | 4.14

Dirty Ugly Toy

K Webster and Vanessa Bridge | 4.14

Hundreds (Dollar, #3)

Robert Gove | 4.14

This is War, Baby (War & Peace, #1)

K Webste | 4.14

Ravage (Scarred Souls, #3)

Tillie Cole | 4.14

Defiant Queen (Mount Trilogy, #2)

Meghan Marc | 4.13

Burn (Blood & Roses, #3)

Callie Har | 4.13

The Silver Swan (Elite Kings Club, #1)

Amo Jone | 4.12

Ricochet (Vigilantes, #1)

Keri Lake and Julie Belfiel | 4.12

Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2)

E L James | 4.11

All the Rage (King, #4.5)

T.M. Frazie | 4.10

Deliver (Deliver, #1)

Loui Lord Nelson Ph.D., Allison Posey M.Ed., et al. | 4.09

The Knight (Endgame, #2)

Katie Reu | 4.08

The Bait of Satan

Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense

John Bevere | 4.08

Randy Murray "The focus of offended Christians is inward and introspective. We guard our rights and...relationships....If we don’t risk being hurt, we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us." @JohnBevere in The Bait of Satan (Great Book) https://t.co/LWxjFUxDVj (Source)

Fallen (Blood & Roses, #4)

Callie Hart, Marion Archer, et al | 4.08

Hostage (Criminals & Captives, #2)

Skye Warren and Annika Martin | 4.07

Gestalten and Cam Honan | 4.07

Reviving Izabel (In the Company of Killers, #2)

J.A. Redmersk | 4.07

Twisted (Blood & Roses, #5)

Callie Hart, Marion Archer, et al. | 4.06

Thousands (Dollar, #4)

F.C. Minaker | 4.05

Dirty Angels (Dirty Angels, #1)

Jeanne St. James, Joe Arden, et al | 4.05

Bad Saint (All The Pretty Things #1)

Monica James | 4.04

Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3)

E L James | 4.03

Crux Untamed (Hades Hangmen, #6)

Tillie Cole | 4.03

Dark Illusion (Carpathian Novel, A)

Christine Feehan | 4.03

In Peace Lies Havoc (Midnight Mayhem #1)

Amo Jone | 4.02

The Paper Swan

Leylah Atta | 4.02

Buttons and Lace (Buttons, #1)

Penelope Sky and Kris Kendal | 4.02

Sinful Empire (Mount Trilogy, #3)

Meghan March | 4.02

I Dare You (Dare, #1)

William H. Danfort | 4.01

Bang (Black Lotus, #1)

E.K. Blair, Adept Edits | 4.01

Deviant King (Royal Elite, #1)

Rina Kent | 4.01

Collateral (Blood & Roses, #6)

Callie Hart, Marion Archer, et al | 4.00

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