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Dark Romance Recommendations

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All of my favourite romance and romantasy recs for those who like their romances a few shades darker (Note- I have links for both Canadian and American links in two separate sections, just to make things easier for everyone 😊)
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Canadian Links 🇨🇦

 
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An interesting twist on stalker romances, where she stalks him first (sort of). Wasn’t my favourite but wasn’t bad, you’ll probably like it if you were a fan of Haunting Adeline and the like
Catalyst to the Lumens - Books
 
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Book One of the Ruinous Love trilogy. Super super fun read, I loved the whole “serial killer olympics” aspect of it. Definitely recommend the whole trilogy
Butcher & Blackbird- Brynne Weaver
 
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Second book in the Ruinous Love trilogy. I really enjoyed this, I loved all of the arts and crafts, and I also aspire to be Auntie Ethel when I grow up
Leather & Lark: The Ruinous Love Trilogy Book By Brynne ... - Indigo
 
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Book Three of the Ruinous Love trilogy, and definitely my favourite of the series. Focuses on the youngest Kane brother, Fionn, and Rose the circus performer. This was definitely a good way to round out the series, and did a great job of setting up t...
Scythe & Sparrow- Brynne Weaver
 
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This one wasn’t bad, but also wasn’t my favourite. But I also wasn’t in a great state of mind when I read it, so I’d probably enjoy it more now if I were to read it again. Having said that- PLEASE check your trigger warnings before picking this one u...
The Fabric Of Our Souls- K. M. Moronova
 
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Well written, but I don’t think I was the target audience for it. I’d recommend it to people who love dark academia romances or who are looking for a starter dark romance.
Gothikana- RuNyx
 
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I highly recommend the audiobook of this, because Jacob Morgan does a wonderful job as Josh and I feel like that’s why I enjoyed it so much. Make sure you check the trigger warnings because there’s some pretty spicy stuff that’s not for everyone
Lights Out

US Links 🇺🇸

 
Brianne Reads profile picture
An interesting twist on stalker romances, where she stalks him first (sort of). Wasn’t my favourite but wasn’t bad, you’ll probably like it if you were a fan of Haunting Adeline and the like
Catalyst to the Lumens - Kindle Edition
 
Brianne Reads profile picture
Book One of the Ruinous Love trilogy. Super super fun read, I loved the whole “serial killer olympics” aspect of it. Definitely recommend the whole trilogy
Butcher & Blackbird (Ruinous Love Trilogy #1) - Barnes & Noble
 
Brianne Reads profile picture
Second book in the Ruinous Love trilogy. I really enjoyed this, I loved all of the arts and crafts, and I also aspire to be Auntie Ethel when I grow up
Leather & Lark- Brynne Weaver
 
Brianne Reads profile picture
Book Three of the Ruinous Love trilogy, and definitely my favourite of the series. Focuses on the youngest Kane brother, Fionn, and Rose the circus performer. This was definitely a good way to round out the series, and did a great job of setting up t...
Scythe & Sparrow- Brynne Weaver
 
Brianne Reads profile picture
This one wasn’t bad, but also wasn’t my favourite. But I also wasn’t in a great state of mind when I read it, so I’d probably enjoy it more now if I were to read it again. Having said that- PLEASE check your trigger warnings before picking this one u...
The Fabric of Our Souls- K. M. Moronova
 
Brianne Reads profile picture
Well written, but I don’t think I was the target audience for it. I’d recommend it to people who love dark academia romances or who are looking for a starter dark romance.
Gothikana- RuNyx
 
Brianne Reads profile picture
I highly recommend the audiobook of this, because Jacob Morgan does a wonderful job as Josh and I feel like that’s why I enjoyed it so much. Make sure you check the trigger warnings because there’s some pretty spicy stuff that’s not for everyone
Lights Out: An Into Darkness Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition)