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dark romance books: red flags look pink in books 🚩💋

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obsessive men, dangerous secrets, morally questionable decisions, and romances that would have me calling the police in real life. 🚩 these are my dark romance reads, from absolute obsessions to books that weren't quite my thing. please check the tri...
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ruinous love trilogy - brynne weaver

 
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two serial killers falling in love should NOT be this adorable??? the banter, the dark humor, the chemistry. i ate this up. somehow both completely unhinged and ridiculously cute.
Butcher & Blackbird: The Ruinous Love #1
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🎀 tbr suggestion after loving butcher & blackbird, i'm so ready for more murderous romance, dark humor, and ridiculously good banter.
Leather & Lark: The Ruinous Love Trilogy - Books
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🎀 tbr suggestion another twisted love story in this completely unhinged universe. i cannot wait for more chaos, chemistry, and questionable decisions.
Scythe & Sparrow - Books

into darkness - navessa allen

 
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a masked man, stalking fantasies, dark humor, and some seriously good chemistry. josh was so unexpectedly funny, and i loved the banter.
Lights Out: A Dark Stalker Rom-Com - Books
 
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🎀 tbr suggestion more dark romance and dangerous attraction in the into darkness world? absolutely adding this to my list.
An Into Darkness Series By Navessa Allen 2 Books
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cat and mouse - h.d. carlton

 
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a creepy carnival, a very unhinged heroine, and a whole lot of violence. disturbing but strangely addictive.
Satan's Affair (Audible Audio Edition)
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dark, obsessive, twisted, and definitely not for everyone. the mystery, the tension, and the dangerous romance kept me turning pages.
Haunting Adeline - H.D. Carlton, Madlen Müller
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this book is DARK dark. emotionally exhausting, disturbing, and impossible to forget. please read the trigger warnings before picking this one up.
Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet)
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a dark little addition to the cat and mouse universe. interesting if you're already invested in the world, but not my favorite of the bunch.
Where's Molly: Alternate Cover - Books
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devil's night - penelope douglas

 
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masked men, revenge, secrets, and a romance that's so toxic but so entertaining. this series had me hooked from the beginning.
Corrupt (Devil's Night) - Douglas, Penelope: Books
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kai mori. that's it. that's the recommendation. the mystery, the tension, the slow burn. i loved this one.
Hideaway (Devil's Night) - Douglas, Penelope
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damon torrance is one of the most complicated fictional men i've ever read about. the backstory, the character development, the emotions. absolutely unforgettable.
Kill Switch: Devil's Night Series, Book 3
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a quick little bonus story with the devil's night crew. fun to revisit everyone, but definitely more of an extra than an essential read.
Conclave: A Devil's Night Novella - Douglas
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🎀 tbr suggestion will grayson finally getting his story??? after loving the other devil's night books, i'm so ready for more secrets, tension, and completely questionable decisions.
Nightfall (Devil's Night Book 4)
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🎀 tbr suggestion one last little visit with the devil's night crew. i'm not ready to leave these chaotic men behind.
Fire Night (Devil's Night) by Penelope Douglas
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other dark romances

 
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two people with secrets, a creepy lighthouse, and an atmosphere that made me uncomfortable in the best way. the tension was SO good.
Does It Hurt?: An Enemies to Lovers Romance eBook
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anonymous pen pals, enemies to lovers, secrets, and SO much tension. the chemistry and angst had me completely hooked.
Punk 57: Douglas, Penelope: 9781539427766 - Books
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messy family dynamics, forbidden attraction, and enough drama to make you question everyone's decisions. i was invested.
Five Brothers
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secret societies, dangerous men, obsession, and some seriously questionable behavior. if you like your dark romance DARK, this is one to look into.
The Ritual: A Dark College Romance
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mafia romance, possessive men, danger, and plenty of drama. sometimes a girl just wants a fictional man who would burn the world down for her.
Gorgeous Monster (Marchetti Mafia) - Ferrell
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forbidden attraction, mafia drama, and the kind of slow-burn tension that makes you want to scream. the chemistry was everything.
The Sweetest Oblivion: Made, Book 1 (Audio)
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taboo, obsessive, and extremely dark. definitely not for everyone, and not one of my absolute favorites, but memorable.
Little Stranger: A Dark Taboo Romance
 
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a seriously twisted romance with obsession and dangerous attraction. definitely for readers who like their dark romance on the extreme side.
Ride or Die Romances 4-Book Series Kindle
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dark romance with complicated characters and heavy mental health themes. emotional and intense, but it didn't quite become a favorite for me.
The Fabric of our Souls: K.M. Moronova - Books
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angst, complicated relationships, and plenty of emotional drama. a decent read if you love messy romance.
A College Bully Romance (Forever Changed 1)
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more complicated romance and emotional ups and downs. not my favorite, but one for readers who love relationship angst.
Forever Yours: Forever Changed Duet Book 2
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forbidden attraction, rich-kid drama, and enough questionable decisions to keep things interesting. entertaining, but not a personal favorite.
My Fault: Mercedes Ron: 9781464219962 - Books
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