As someone who both writes dark romance and reads dark romance, here’s a list of books I’ve read & recommend.
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Fifth Republic Series
Betrayal Series
Fifth Republic Series
Fifth Republic Series by Penelope Sky
Love the strong female main character and morally gray love interest. Recommend for those interested in underworld/mafia/crime romance.
Book 1: The Butcher by Penelope Sky (Fifth Republic Series)
Book 2 of the Fifth Republic Series
Book 2: The Carver by Penelope Sky (Fifth Republic Series)
Book 3 of the Fifth Republic Series
The Saint by Penelope Sky (Fifth Republic 3)
Betrayal Series
Loved this series. Axel is such a charming, outgoing, flirtatious love interest and Scarlet (main character) is such a boss babe.
It Kills Me (Betrayal, #1) by Penelope Sky
Book 2 of the Betrayal Series
It Breaks Me (Betrayal, #2) by Penelope Sky
Book 3 of the Betrayal Series
It Ruins Me: Forbidden Dark Romance (Betrayal 3)
Theo is such a teddy bear - cold on the outside, fiercely loyal and loving on the inside. He’s bossy, in the best way. I loved their relationship so much.