2026 Reading Challenge

Listopia > Dark Romance Book Lists

Captive in the Dark by C.J. RobertsTears of Tess by Pepper WintersSeduced in the Dark by C.J. RobertsConsequences by Aleatha RomigDebt Inheritance by Pepper Winters
Most Controversial "Dark Romance"
555 books — 1,271 voters
Captive in the Dark by C.J. RobertsTwist Me by Anna ZairesSeduced in the Dark by C.J. RobertsBlyssful Lies by J.C. CliffTears of Tess by Pepper Winters
Romance or Erotica with Kidnapping
549 books — 892 voters

Vicious by L.J. ShenBully by Penelope DouglasUntouchable by Sam MarianoKing by T.M. FrazierCorrupt by Penelope Douglas
Villains Need Love Too!
660 books — 575 voters
The Shining by Stephen KingDracula by Bram StokerIt by Stephen KingPet Sematary by Stephen King’Salem’s Lot by Stephen King
Bring on the Creepy!
695 books — 467 voters

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. ArmentroutFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosGild by Raven KennedyA Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. ArmentroutThe Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Sarah J. Maas Clones
106 books — 383 voters
Fighting Destiny by Amelia HutchinsRhapsodic by Laura ThalassaDarkfever by Karen Marie MoningDegradation by Stylo FantomePlaying with Monsters by Amelia Hutchins
Defiant Beauties and Infuriating Controlling Beasts-Dark Erotica-Enemy to Lovers
201 books — 306 voters

The Risk by S.T. AbbyScarlet Angel by S.T. AbbySidetracked by S.T. AbbyPaint It All Red by S.T. AbbyAll the Lies by S.T. Abby
Serial Killer Love Stories
140 books — 295 voters
The Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodThe Deal by Elle KennedyThe Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana ZapataIt Ends with Us by Colleen HooverThe Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
BookTok Romance Recommendations
190 books — 271 voters

Into the Drowning Deep by Mira GrantThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonCarmilla by J. Sheridan Le FanuWilder Girls by Rory PowerInterview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
LGBTQIA Horror and Dark Fiction
307 books — 208 voters
Poison Study by Maria V. SnyderKilling Sarai by J.A. RedmerskiThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasSting by Sandra BrownCloak and Dagger by Nenia Campbell
HEROINES AT THE MERCY OF MALE LEADS -- novels with adult characters & little to no erotica
97 books — 115 voters

Killing Sarai by J.A. RedmerskiCrow's Row by Julie HockleyLover Awakened by J.R. WardDon't Close Your Eyes by Lynessa JamesComplicated Moonlight by Lynessa Layne
Best Dark (non-bdsm) Romances
76 books — 114 voters
Captive in the Dark by C.J. RobertsConsequences by Aleatha RomigTears of Tess by Pepper WintersPrisoner by Annika MartinTwist Me by Anna Zaires
Dark Erotic Books Where Heroine Is Kidnapped
132 books — 98 voters

The Bad Guy by Celia AaronBitter Heat by Mia KnightGhost by A. ZavarelliStolen by Jay MarieButtons & Lace by Penelope Sky
Dark-as-fking-night Romance
96 books — 95 voters
Praise by Sara CateHaunting Adeline by H.D. CarltonHooked by Emily McIntireHer Soul to Take by Harley LarouxHunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
Praise Kink
197 books — 87 voters

Credence by Penelope DouglasCorrupt by Penelope DouglasRuthless People by J.J. McAvoyMindf*ck Series by S.T. AbbyThe Lies We Tell by Becca Steele
Baddest Romance Lead Women 2020
62 books — 70 voters
Lords of Wrath by Angel LawsonGod of Malice by Rina KentGod of Wrath by Rina KentThe Ritual by Shantel TessierHitman by C. Hallman
Somnophilia Kink
176 books — 59 voters

Lessons in Sin by Pam GodwinStroke of Midnight by K. WebsterSecret Beast by Amelia WildeThe Glass Slipper by K. WebsterLace Vengeance by Eve Dangerfield
Midnight Dynasty Collection
73 books — 57 voters
Wrong Way Home by K.A. MerikanBlood & Bitcoin by L.A. WittSweating Lies by Emma JayeBy Way of Pain by J.M. DabneyDevil Next Door by Alex Jane
Criminal Delights
28 books — 55 voters

The Unwanted Wife by Natasha AndersKiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsThe Wrong Bride by Catharina MauraLuna and the Lie by Mariana ZapataThe Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells
Angst and Grovel Galore
331 books — 46 voters
The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. ParkerRites of the Starling by Devney PerryFury Bound by Sable SorensenBroken Dove by Dani FrancisA Forsaken Prophecy by Stacey McEwan
2026 Highly Anticipated ADULT Romantasy Releases
84 books — 36 voters

The Wicked King by Holly BlackKings of Anarchy by Caroline PeckhamA Deal with the Elf King by Elise KovaBound to the Dark Elf King by Jessica GraysonBride of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes
Romance Novels with King in the Title
253 books — 34 voters
The Parrot's Tale by Miller CaldwellFever Dream by Elsie SilverDon't Say Mafia by C.R. JaneAcross the Vanishing Sky by Catherine CowlesLove Song by Elle Kennedy
2026 - Contemporary Romance (1st in Series)
24 books — 33 voters

A New Calling by Sylvian BrekerAsking for It by Lilah PaceComfort Food by Kitty ThomasClaimed by Em BrownDeviant by Nova Monroe
Dark, Twisted 'Romance'
36 books — 27 voters
Twisted Hate by Ana HuangGod of Wrath by Rina KentRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnHannaford Prep by J. BreeOn Dublin Street by Samantha Young
Best Friend's Brother
96 books — 26 voters

Architect of Ruin by Tamar ShawHidden Truths by Neva AltajPrecious Hazard by Neva AltajBratva Bride by T.J. MaguireSilent Lies by Neva Altaj
Hot Mafia Romances
40 books — 23 voters
Paint It All Red by S.T. AbbySidetracked by S.T. AbbyAll the Lies by S.T. AbbyScarlet Angel by S.T. AbbyThe Risk by S.T. Abby
Best books to ever exist
38 books — 17 voters

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. ArmentroutKingdom of the Wicked by Kerri ManiscalcoKingdom of Ash by Sarah J. MaasTwisted Kingdom by Rina KentKingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco
Romance Novels with Kingdom in the Title
77 books — 16 voters
Pied Piper by Emma JayeBound by Sean AzinsaltThe Black Sea by Dora EsquivelShards of Ice by R. PhoenixCrimson Painted Snow by Brea Alepoú
Grim and Sinister Delights
12 books — 13 voters

A Promise of Torment by Mallory FoxTides of Torment by Elle BeaumontDark Torment by Cassie HargroveTormented Royal by Lily WildhartTorments by Lisa W. Cantrell
Best Books with "Torment" in the Title
66 books — 10 voters
Stolen Touches by Neva AltajRuined Secrets by Neva AltajBroken Whispers by Neva AltajSavage Hearts by J.T. GeissingerCarnal Urges by J.T. Geissinger
Badass Heroines In Unique Adult Romances
56 books — 9 voters

« previous 1 3 4 5 6

Browse By Tag