If you’re craving romance with a dangerous edge, dark romance is the perfect place to start. Blending passion with power plays, obsession, and morally grey characters, these books will pull you into a world where love and danger collide. From forbidden affairs to twisted devotion, get ready to explore the darker side of happily ever after. Each one comes with a slew of trigger warnings, so be sure to explore those before diving headfirst into any of these taboo yet tantalizing tales.
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Rival serial killers Sloane and Rowan form an unlikely bond, discovering a rare friendship between two twisted souls. As they compete in a deadly annual game that takes them across the country, their growing connection is tested by the haunting consequences of their violent pasts. Despite the darkness, the book surprises readers with its unexpectedly hilarious and heartwarming moments as Sloane and Rowan face off against dangerous enemies—and the ghosts of their own making.
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Hooked by Emily McIntire
Hooked by USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire is a fan-favorite dark and twisted reimagining of the Peter Pan fairy tale. James seeks revenge on Peter Michaels, but when Peter’s daughter, Wendy, enters his life, he’s torn between using her as a pawn and succumbing to his growing desire for her. As their dangerous and addictive relationship deepens, Wendy struggles to distinguish between the man she’s falling for and the monster lurking beneath the surface—Hook.
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Lights Out by Navessa Allen
In Lights Out, trauma nurse Aly Cappellucci’s obsession with masked men online turns real when one steps into her life, ready to fulfill her darkest fantasies. Josh Hammond, known for his anonymous thirst traps, takes her playful challenge seriously, but their twisted game soon attracts a far more sinister threat—forcing Josh to decide how far he’ll go to protect the woman he can’t resist.
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Twisted Love by Ana Huang
From New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang comes Twisted Love, a steamy billionaire brother’s best friend romance. Alex Volkov, a man haunted by his past, is forced to look after his best friend’s sister, Ava Chen, sparking a crack in his icy heart. Their forbidden love unleashes secrets that could destroy them both, making this a fiery, heart-wrenching tale of passion and betrayal.
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Credence by Penelope Douglas
In Credence, Tiernan de Haas, orphaned and emotionally distant, is sent to live with her step-uncle Jake and his two sons in a remote Colorado cabin after the sudden deaths of her parents. As the winter nights grow hotter, she finds herself entangled with the three men—one of whom has her, one who wants her, and one who’s determined to keep her. This steamy dark romance by Penelope Douglas explores blurred boundaries and forbidden desires in an isolated setting where rules are meant to be broken.
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The Ritual by Shantel Tessier
In The Ritual, Barrington University’s secret society, the Lords, demands blood for power, offering members a chosen one in return. When Ryat Alexander Archer offers her freedom from her privileged but suffocating life, she falls for his lies and becomes a pawn in the Lords’ deadly game. What begins as a twisted romance soon becomes a brutal fight for survival, where the only escape is death.
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Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
Haunting Adeline follows a woman with the power to control emotions, except for one man who remains immune to her influence. As their dangerous attraction grows, he becomes fixated on making her his, regardless of her pleas for him to leave. This dark romance is an abrupt introduction for readers new to the genre, blending obsession, manipulation, and intense chemistry in a thrilling, twisted love story.
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