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Best Dystopian Romance Books

Experience love in the bleakest settings as these dystopian romance novels intertwine heart-wrenching narratives with oppressive worlds. These stories have captured the hearts of readers on multiple literary blogs.

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Midnight Ruin
Katee Robert - 2024-01-16
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In the midst of an ancient battle, three hearts collide in Midnight Ruin. Eurydice, tired of being the innocent sister, is ready to break free from her powerful family and the pain of her past. Charon, Hades's loyal right-hand man, is ready to claim what he desires. And Orpheus, the fallen golden boy, will stop at nothing to win Eurydice back. As enemies threaten Olympus, these would-be lovers must navigate a treacherous path to find their happily ever after. Will their hearts survive the chaos?
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What Happens at the Lake
A Grumpy Sunshine Novel
Vi Keeland - 2024-01-15
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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.
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Empire of Desire
An Age Gap Father's Best Friend Romance
Rina Kent - 2023-03-01 (first published in 2021)
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Forbidden desires and a forbidden marriage collide in Empire of Desire by Rina Kent. When a young woman falls for her father's older best friend, the consequences are explosive. Nathaniel Weaver is everything she wants, but their love is forbidden. Now, they're trapped in a marriage neither of them wanted. Will they give in to their desires or will the forbidden fruit between them tear them apart? This standalone novel is a must-read for fans of steamy romance.
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The Beautiful and Damned
F. Scott Fitzgerald - 2002-06-25 (first published in 1922)
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The Beautiful and Damned is a captivating classic novel that examines the lives of two well-educated, wealthy, and beautiful characters. Set in New York City, the story explores the destructive path of their marriage fueled by alcohol and greed. With Fitzgerald's lyrical prose, the novel delves into the dangers of excess and ambition, giving us an insightful look into the lifestyle of the 1920s nouveau riche. A must-read for anyone seeking a glimpse into the glamour and darkness of the Jazz Age.
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Shatter Me
Tahereh Mafi - 2011-11-15
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In a world devastated by disease and environmental destruction, Juliette has a deadly gift - her touch. Locked up for murder by The Reestablishment, she's torn between being their weapon or becoming a warrior. With whispers of war on the horizon, Juliette may be exactly what they need. Will she choose to fight for them or against them?
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Angelfall
Susan Ee - 2012-08-28 (first published in 2011)
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After an apocalyptic event caused by angels, street gangs rule the day and fear rules the night. When a young girl is taken, her sister must make a deal with an enemy angel to get her back. Together, they navigate a twisted Northern California journey to the angels' stronghold where they both risk everything for their own reasons.
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Land of the Beautiful Dead
R. Lee Smith - 2015-10-29
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In the post-apocalyptic world ruled by Azrael the Eternal, Lan believes that the war can only end if the Eaters are defeated. She goes to Haven to demand an end to the Eaters, but Azrael offers her a chance to convince him. All she needs to do is submit to him. This erotic horror novel by the author of The Scholomance and The Last Hour of Gann contains explicit sex and gore and is intended for mature readers.
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Warm Bodies
A Novel
Isaac Marion - 2012-12-25 (first published in 2010)
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In Warm Bodies, a zombie named "R" lives a monotonous existence until he meets Julie, a living girl who brings color and emotion into his gray world. Through their unlikely bond, R begins to evolve beyond his undead state and desires to protect Julie rather than eat her. This darkly funny and highly original novel explores the power of love and the potential for change, even in the most hopeless of worlds.
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Beyond Shame
Beyond, Book One
Kit Rocha - 2012-09-16
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Escape the confines of a rigid society in a post-apocalyptic world where only the righteous are allowed to remain. Follow Noelle Cunningham beyond the walls of the Eden City and into the sectors surrounding it where corruption and violence runs rampant. There, she meets Jasper McCray - a former nobody turned right-hand man of Sector Four's ruthless leader. As they navigate an intense sexual attraction and forbidden passion, Noelle must embrace a dangerous world where submission is power and freedom.
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