Best Dark Romance Books

A young woman's life takes a dark turn when she is kidnapped and sold into a world of slavery and nonconsensual sex. With no savior in sight, she must fight to survive and maintain her will to live. This New Adult Dark Contemporary Romance is a story of finding love in unexpected places and the strength that comes from necessity. However, it is not suitable for those sensitive to themes of grief and slavery.

Revenge fuels Caleb's obsession as he seeks his kidnapper, a man he holds responsible for years of slavery. To get close enough to strike, Caleb must kidnap and train a young woman to be his pleasure slave. Olivia wakes up bound and blindfolded in Caleb's captivity, discovering a twisted attraction to her captor. This book explores dark themes of questionable consent, graphic violence, and disturbing situations.

A dark romance that tackles sensitive subject matter such as rape, strong language, and explicit sex. When Cora's wallet is stolen at her sister's party, she finds herself trapped in a madman's basement with her longtime enemy, Dean. Forced to work together to survive, they soon discover their abductor has more sinister plans in store for them. With their lives on the line, Cora and Dean must navigate a dangerous path that blurs the lines between love and hate.

This thrilling novel follows a psychology student who becomes trapped as a man's property, suffering in silence but never breaking. Everything changes when Elder Prest arrives, the only man to truly see her. He claims her for one night and then disappears, but when he returns, life becomes more complicated than ever.

A thrilling romantic crime fiction set in modern-day Chicago, Ruthless People follows the marriage of Melody and Liam, leaders of rival factions of the Italian and Irish mafia, as they navigate a constant battle for dominance and face new threats from rival bosses. With plenty of action and tense moments, this book is sure to captivate fans of the genre. Other titles in the series offer even more exciting storylines to follow.

A dangerous man with commanding presence and hidden secrets draws our protagonist in. It's the kind of obsession that's both alarming and alluring. She falls fast and hard, but soon realizes she's in too deep. He's a monster wrapped up in a pretty package, and as she unearths the truth about him, everything changes. A thrilling and complicated love story.

Enter the murky world of New York's underworld with Elena, the perfect mafia principessa whose world is turned upside down when she meets Nicolas Russo - a Made Man with a reputation darker than his suits. Despite her initial dislike for him, Elena can't help the attraction she feels towards Nicolas. But in a world where scandals and danger lurk around every corner, can Elena afford to give in to her desires? Discover this standalone forbidden romance that explores the darkness and the allure of the mafia.

In this enemies-to-lovers contemporary series, a dead girl seeks revenge against the four boys who broke her heart and sent her away from her hometown. With gangs, violence, and dark romance lingering beneath the surface, this fast-paced read will keep you on the edge of your seat. Trigger warning for possessive themes.

A famous erotica writer's latest manuscript takes a serious and personal turn, and she's convinced it will be her big break. However, a demanding British editor holds her fate in his hands and requires complete control over the rewrite. The grueling writing sessions become shockingly arousing, while a dangerous former lover creates even more complications. In a world where passion is pain, nothing is ever simple.

Escape to the idyllic small town of Laurel Lake, where a chance encounter with a grumpy neighbor leads to unexpected romance. As sparks fly and tensions rise, discover the allure of a summer fling that may just change your life. But be warned, what happens at the lake may not stay there. Fall in love with an unforgettable story of love, passion, and the power of taking chances.