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Best dark romance books🩶
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items If you love stories that explore the darker side of passion, where love, lust, and secrets collide, this list of dark romance books will take you on a thrilling ride. From forbidden desires and morally grey characters to twisted fantasies and intense...
This book broke BookTok. A stalker romance that’s both terrifying and insanely addicting. Zade Meadows will ruin you — and you’ll thank him for it.
Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton, Paperback
*Secret societies, masks, and revenge so filthy it’ll leave you breathless. This book is the definition of “he was never good — and she didn’t want him to be.”
Corrupt (Devil's Night, #1) by Penelope Douglas, Paperback
A hauntingly beautiful story about trauma bonding. Two people kidnapped together fall into a complicated, painful, and emotional love.
Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann, Paperback
A reformed FBI agent and a mafia princess with a past. Their relationship is messy, addictive, and scorching.
The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori, Paperback
Stranded with a mysterious sailor, the lines between pain and pleasure blur. If you like morally gray characters, this one’s wild.
Does It Hurt? by H. D. Carlton, Paperback
Secret societies, power games, and a strong female lead who won’t break easily. Steamy, intense, and full of dark college drama.
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier, Paperback
He’s a cold, calculating mafia boss. She’s the sweet addiction he never saw coming. In a world of secrets, blood, and betrayal, their love is as dangerous as it is irresistible. Expect slow burns, dark deals, and sinful passion.
Sinners Anonymous: A Forbidden Love Dark Mafia Romance
She’s the mafia princess who’s supposed to stay out of trouble. He’s the cold, powerful underboss—and her sister’s fiancé. Forbidden, slow-burn, and full of tension, this book mixes danger with desire in the best way.
The Sweetest Oblivion (Made, #1) by Danielle Lori
A dark, twisted Peter Pan reimagining where Captain Hook is the villain you’ll fall for. He’s ruthless, broken, and obsessed—with the wrong girl. Think revenge, power plays, and dangerously addictive chemistry.
Hooked by Emily McIntire, Paperback
She runs to escape danger—only to fall into the arms of a Russian mafia boss with a heart of ice. Set in Moscow, this is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance full of tension, cold-blooded power, and forbidden heat.
The Darkest Temptation by Danielle Lori, Paperback
After losing her parents, she’s sent to live in a remote mountain cabin with her step-uncle and his two sons. Isolation, forbidden desire, and psychological tension twist into a haunting, steamy, and taboo-filled coming-of-age story.
Credence by Penelope Douglas, Paperback
Trauma nurse Aly escapes her demanding job by indulging in fantasies about masked men online. When she drunkenly invites one into her home, her wildest dreams become a thrilling reality. But as the night unfolds, Aly discovers that her masked admirer...
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"The Predator by RuNyx is a gripping dark romance full of tension, secrets, and slow-burn chemistry. A must-read for fans of intense, emotional stories!"
The Predator: A Dark Contemporary Mafia Romance by RuNyx ., Paperback
"Twisted, addictive, and deliciously dark — God of Malice pulls you into a ruthless world where love and danger collide. If you like your heroes lethal and your stories unforgettable, this one’s for you."
God of Malice (Standard Edition) by Rina Kent, Paperback
"The Mindf*ck Series" by S.T. Abby is a brilliant, twisted ride through revenge, love, and chaos — sharp, shocking, and impossible to put down. If you crave thrillers with heart, this series will haunt you."
Mindf*ck Series by S. T. Abby (2019, Trade Paperback) for sale online
"Hunting Adeline" is a gripping dark romance that delves into trauma, healing, and the complexities of love. Adeline's journey from victim to survivor is both harrowing and empowering, making this a must-read for fans of intense, emotionally charged ...
Hunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton, Paperback