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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"
575 books — 1,288 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
551 books — 895 voters

Vicious by L.J. ShenBully by Penelope DouglasUntouchable by Sam MarianoCorrupt by Penelope DouglasKing by T.M. Frazier
Villains Need Love Too!
664 books — 579 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!
699 books — 471 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
92 books — 389 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
204 books — 310 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
141 books — 301 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
194 books — 275 voters

Stolen by A.R. KeoghInto the Drowning Deep by Mira GrantThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonCarmilla by J. Sheridan Le FanuWilder Girls by Rory Power
LGBTQIA Horror and Dark Fiction
319 books — 249 voters
Stolen by A.R. KeoghKilling Sarai by J.A. RedmerskiCrow's Row by Julie HockleyLover Awakened by J.R. WardDon't Close Your Eyes by Lynessa James
Best Dark (non-bdsm) Romances
80 books — 155 voters

Poison Study by Maria V. SnyderKilling Sarai by J.A. RedmerskiThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasSting by Sandra BrownA Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
HEROINES AT THE MERCY OF MALE LEADS -- novels with adult characters & little to no erotica
102 books — 120 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
141 books — 102 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
100 books — 101 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
202 books — 91 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
63 books — 71 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
77 books — 61 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
29 books — 58 voters
The Unwanted Wife by Natasha AndersKiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsThe Wrong Bride by Catharina MauraThe Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate by Cate C. WellsThe Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
Angst and Grovel Galore
333 books — 52 voters

Fever Dream by Elsie SilverThe Parrot's Tale by Miller CaldwellDon't Say Mafia by C.R. JaneAcross the Vanishing Sky by Catherine CowlesLove Song by Elle Kennedy
2026 - Contemporary Romance (1st in Series)
41 books — 48 voters
Architect of Ruin by Tamar ShawHidden Truths by Neva AltajPrecious Hazard by Neva AltajThe Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle LoriBratva Bride by T.J. Maguire
Hot Mafia Romances
44 books — 30 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'
37 books — 29 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
99 books — 28 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
42 books — 23 voters
The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa BroadbentRise from the Ashes by Candace WondrakThe Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy by Brigitte KnightleyThe Rise of the Celestials by Kritika H. RaoPretty Vicious by Lexi Davis
2026 Romance Duets
31 books — 21 voters

Valentine's Slay by Navessa AllenFragile Hopes by Lisina ConeyThe Scent of Crazy by D.A. ValerianThe American Omega Princess by Calliope StewartFever Dream by Elsie Silver
Romances Releasing on Kindle Unlimited in 2026
56 books — 19 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
13 books — 14 voters

My Dreadful Darling by H.D. CarltonHunt the Villain by Rina KentWhisper of a Shadow by Monty JayTempting Venom by Rina KentLovesick by Trisha Wolfe
2026 Most Anticipated Dark Romance Releases
10 books — 14 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
71 books — 11 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
61 books — 10 voters
Hidden Huntress by Danielle L. JensenThe Stars Never Rise by Rachel VincentA Matter of Time by Lisa M. BassoOlari by Mila N. SankaleThe Fourth Generation by Chris von Halle
Top Tier Romantasy
8 books — 8 voters

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