Dark Romance Books With Trigger Warnings
Dark romance books have a different allure in the sea of romance novels. From forbidden love to kidnapping clichés, dark romance novels take us on a thrilling excursion. However, they are not everyone’s cup of tea. They dangerously lurk on the verge of being too much.
So we compiled a list of the best dark romance books with trigger warnings. This will help you choose the ideal book for yourself without worrying about its intensity.
Dark Romance Books With Trigger Warnings List
Books On The List
- Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas
- Twisted Loyalties by Cora Reilly
- The Ritual by Shantel Tessier
- Corrupt by Penelope Douglas
- Pretty Reckless by L.J. Shen
- Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
- Bad Saint by Monica James
- Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower
- Killian by Natasha Knight
- Sparrow by L.J. Shen
- Fragile Longing by Cora Reilly
Dark Romance Books With Trigger Warnings
Warning
Warning- These books have dark and disturbing themes so please read the trigger warnings beforehand.
Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas
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| Pages | 640 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Childhood Friends, Revenge, Crime, Lies, Slow Burn |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers, Second Chance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Stalking, Underage Intercourse, Disability, Obsession, Kidnapping, Blindness, Manipulation |
Spice Level- 2/5
Winter suffered a lot of atrocities in her life, and most of them were caused by Damon. They met when they were young and had a beautiful friendship, but circumstances pushed them apart. Now Damon is going to prison because of Winter, but she couldn’t care less; Damon caused her so much pain.
She thought she had finally escaped the treacherous beast, but within no time, he was out of jail. He is on a quest for vengeance. He gains control over Winter’s life and wants to make her suffer. Despite his anger, he can’t deny the attraction he has; he can’t deny the beautiful bond they had. Was Damon really a bad person, or was there someone else plotting the whole mess?
Twisted Loyalties by Cora Reilly
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| Pages | 327 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Mafia Romance, Loyalty, Slow Burn, |
| Tropes | Grumpy X Sunshine, Mafia Romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Prostitution, Drugs, Street Fighting, Crimes, Torture |
Spice Level 3/5
Fabiano belonged to the Chicago Outfit until his father abandoned him. He became a street fighter and began his journey to secure a respectful place in the mafia world. After years of suffering, violence, and fighting, he was titled as the enforcer of Las Vegas’s mob boss, Camorra.
He has pledged his loyalty to the man. Leona fled from her abusive household and went to Vegas to build a decent life, but her innocence led her straight to the pit. She gets involved with Camorra. Fabiano has pledged his loyalty to Camorra, but getting involved with Leon means betrayal. Will he keep mistreating her out of loyalty or go against the people he owes so much to?
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier
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| Pages | 626 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Secret Society, Forbidden Love, Ritualistic Traditions, Moral Ambiguity, Rebellion |
| Tropes | Grumpy & Sunshine, Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexism, Manipulation, Cheating, Violence, Non-consensual Sexual Content, Sexual Content |
Spice Level – 5/5
The Lords, a secret society at Barrington University, rules the world. They are a society of dangerous, twisted, and dark people who accept blood as payment. The story follows the narrative of Blakely, who gets involved in this secret society. Ryat Alexander, a member of society, offers her freedom, which she desperately needs. She agrees to be his, but he doesn’t keep his promise. He successfully manipulated her into his world, and now she is sucked into the world of darkness.
Corrupt by Penelope Douglas
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| Pages | 496 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Revenge, Hidden Agendas, Forbidden Attraction, College Setting, Protective Hero, Revenge Plot |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers, Second Chance Romance, |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Graphic Violence, Non-consensual, Manipulation, Stalking, Explicit Sexual Content, Disturbing Themes |
Spice Level – 4/5
Erika Fane was always a little fascinated by her boyfriend’s older brother, Michael Crist, who never paid attention to her. But three years ago, she sent Michael’s three friends to prison. She knows things about Michael that can ruin lives. He is a dangerous man. When Erika’s boyfriend leaves for the military, she is alone in Michael’s city, and his three friends are out of prison. The four men want revenge, and Erika is all alone.
Pretty Reckless by L.J. Shen
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| Pages | 368 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Sports Romance, Revenge Plot, High School, Class & Status, Peer Pressure |
| Tropes | Second Chance, Enemies To Lovers, Rich Girl/Poor Boy, Forbidden Romance, Step Brother Romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Bullying, Violence, Abuse, Dysfunctional Family, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Infidelity, Mental Health Issues |
Spice Level- 2/5
Penn Scully’s life was ruined four years ago. He gave away his first kiss and his heart to Daria Followhill who broke it and walked away. She didn’t just break his heart; she broke his sister’s life. Now Penn is homeless and is taken under the shelter of the Followhills which makes him Daria’s roommate. He is fixated on making her suffer. Daria has Daria has always suffered at the hands of her own family; she is familiar with pain. She never wanted to do those things, but life doesn’t work that way.
Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
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| Pages | 627 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Forbidden Attraction, Gothic Setting, Cat & Mouse Game, Protective Hero |
| Tropes | Stalker Romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Stalking, Obsession, Non-consensual Sexual Content, Graphic Violence, Manipulation, Sexual Content, Kidnapping |
Spice Level- 5/5
Zade Meadows is on a mission to dismantle human trafficking rings. He seems like an all-good person, but he isn’t. Adeline is a successful writer who recently moved into her grandmother’s house. That’s when she starts receiving letters from a stalker. The stalker is watching her every move, and the letters start becoming more and more unsettling.
Zade saw Adeline from afar and has been obsessed with her since then. Now he sends her letters and signals as an anonymous stalker. He monitors her whole life. Adeline wants to be left alone but gradually starts looking forward to meeting the enigmatic man.
Bad Saint by Monica James
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| Pages | 370 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Kidnapping, Survival, Redemption, Forbidden Love, Captivity, Anti-Hero Turned Hero |
| Tropes | Captive/Captor Romance, Enemies to Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Kidnapping , Violence, Non-consensual Sexual Content, Manipulation, Sexual Content, Human Trafficking |
Spice Level – 4/5
Willow was having a good honeymoon when she got kidnapped. She is abducted and being taken to an anonymous destination. She is being sold to a Russian mobster. Her kidnapper, Saint, told her to behave and obey. But Willow wasn’t the one to back down easily. She saw something vulnerable behind the enigmatic man’s eyes. It’s a do-or-die situation for her. Their ship gets wrecked, and she is trapped with Saint for god knows how long? Saint can’t fail the mission, but Willow shakes his resolve.
Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower
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| Pages | 350 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Betrayal, Moral Ambiguity, Redemption Arc, Obsession, Mafia Romance |
| Tropes | Age Gap, Forbidden Love, |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Manipulation, Sexual Content, Crime, Abuse, Kidnapping |
Spice Level- 5/5
Karissa Reed always lived a sheltered life under her overprotective mother. Now she has moved to NYU for college, but she is still naïve and young. She encounters the wealthy and dangerous man, Naz, after he rescues her from a nightclub situation. The encounter leads to a passionate affair. Karissa is drawn to Naz, but she is unaware of his reality.
Naz is deep into the criminal world, and that darkness will soon tarnish Karissa. She doesn’t want to be part of that world; she decides to leave, but Naz won’t let her go. He has motives she is unaware of. She should hate him for trapping her, but she also can’t stop loving him.
Killian by Natasha Knight
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| Pages | 310 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Revenge, Redemption Arc, Debt Slavery, Betrayal, Forbidden Love |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Sexual Content, Non-consensual Situations, Manipulation, Kidnapping, Abuse, Trauma |
Spice Level – 4/5
Priscilla’s brother becomes the target of a dangerous man because of unpaid debts. To protect her brother, she offers herself as repayment to the debtor. The said man, Killian, is dangerous and alluring. Priscilla will be Killian’s for 30 days; he can do anything he wishes to her. But when Killian gets the taste of the feisty woman, he doesn’t want to let her go. He tampers with the agreement and captures Priscilla. She is trapped with a man who shows her all kinds of pleasure, but for the sake of her freedom.
Sparrow by L.J. Shen
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| Pages | 310 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Mafia Arranged Marriage, Secrets, Stockholm Syndrome, Redemption Arc, Slow Burn |
| Tropes | Age Gap, Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Infidelity, Crime, Sexual Content, Imprisonment, Forced Marriage, Violence, Manipulation Abuse |
Spice Level- 3/5
Sparrow Raynes lives a normal life in Boston until she is forced into an arranged marriage with Troy Brennan, the son of a former mobster. He is infamous in Boston for his steel-blue eyes and ruthless attitude. He forcefully barges into Sparrow’s life, imprisons her, and marries her. He destroys all means of escape for her. He is downright mean, sassy, and dangerous. But Sparrow wouldn’t simply obey his orders; she ain’t letting this man take away her personal freedom.
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Conclusion
These were our top dark romance books with trigger warnings. Each of these books perfectly captures the heart of dark romance. They are brimming with darkness, intensity, and thrill. These anti-heroes will steal your heart and take you on a sinful journey. These dark romance books with trigger warnings have some sensitive themes so do read the trigger warnings. Make sure to add these to your reading list.
