Dark Romance books are books that have a darker themes with mostly mature content for adult readers. Dark romance books will comes with trigger warnings; dark romance explores content such as BDSM, kidnapping, rape, sexual assault, different levels of consent.
A lot of dark romances will have different levels of consent
- Dubious Consent: Sex was not consented to but, is wanted by both parties.
- Consensual Non Consent: Commonly used in BDSM, it is when sex is forced on the the other, they pretend not to to like what’s happening. They commonly have a safe word and know what the limit is.
- Non-consent: This is normally in the darkest books. it is when one party does not consent to sex.
- Consensual: Is when all of the parties involved agree.
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Dark Romance Book Recommendations
- Elite Kings Club by Amo Jones: The Elite Kings Club is about Madison Montgomery and her friends. She moves back home to the Hamptons where she starts at Riverside Prep where the Elite Kings Club rules the school. This is a group of rich men which includes Madison’s new step-brother Nate and it is led by Bishop Vincent Haynes. Throughout the books you will learn what the secrets are; you will learn about each family and the secrets that are in each family.
Check Out Silver Swan by Amo Jones on Amazon
Review Link: https://samanthasbookblog.com/silver-swan-by-amo-jones-book-review/
Check Out Malum Part 1 by Amo Jones on Amazon
Review Link: https://samanthasbookblog.com/malum-part-1-by-amo-jones-review/
2. Royal Elite Serie by Rina Kent: The Royal Elite is about Aiden King and Elsa. Elsa just moved back home and she is confronted by Aiden. She has no idea what he is talking about. Aiden and Elsa have a past but we don’t know what it is. Secrets are being kept from Elsa and Aiden and as they are falling in love they are also learning about their past. The books later on are about the other guys in the book and their stories are just as good. I highly recommend this series it is one of the best.
Check Out Deviant King by Rina Kent on Amazon
Check Out Ruthless Empire by Rina Kent on Amazon
4. Born In Blood Series by Cora Reilly: The Born in Blood Series is about the New York Costa Nostra and the Chicago Outfit. The first book is Bound by Honor which is about Aria and Luca. Aria has been betrothed to Luca for years and she is now going to be getting married to him. Luca is the head of the Costa Nostra he goes by “vice”. The second book is Bound by Duty which is about Dante and Valentina. Dante is the boss of the Chicago Outfit. He is a widower; Valentina has also lost her husband but Valentina is hiding something about her marriage from Dante.
Check out Bound by Honor by Cora Reilly on Amazon
Check Out Bound by Duty by Cora Reilly on Amazon
3. Camorra Chronicles by Cora Reilly: The Camorra Chronicles is the spin-off from the Born in Blood series. Twisted Loyalties you Fabiano’s story we meet Fabiano is Bound by Honor. Twisted Pride is my favorite; I love Remo and Serafina I think they are so perfect together. It is one of my favorite books and Remo and Serafina are one of my all time favorite couples. Nino is another brother who I love; you will also love how is always there for Remo providing advice and admire how protective he is of his family.
Check out Twisted Pride by Cora Reilly on Amazon
Check out Twisted Emotions by Cora Reilly on Amazon
5. Truth & Lies Duet by K. Webster and Nikki Ash: The Truth & Lies Duet is about Talia and Kostas. Talia’s father has just promised her hand in marriage to Kostas and now she is going to be getting married. This takes place in Greece; it is a Greek Mafia romance. Kostas falls for Talia; Kostas can be a ruthless killer but he does not show that side to Talia. There is a cliffhanger at the end of the first book.
Check out Hidden Truths by K. Webster & Nikki Ash on Amazon
Check Out Stolen Lies by K. Webster & Nikki Ash on Amazon
6. Lies & Truths Duet by Rina Kent: Lies & Truths Duet is about Reina and Asher. Reina has woken up in the hospital and she has amnesia she does not remember anything about her life; all she remembers is Asher she doesn’t know who he is all she knows is that she is supposed to get married to him. There is a cliffhanger at the end of the first book.
Check Out All The Lies by Rina Kent on Amazon
Check out All The Truths by Rina Kent on Amazon
7. Sicko by Amo Jones: Sicko is a standalone in the Wolfpack MC world. Sicko is a step-brother/foster brother romance. It is about Royce/Sicko and Jade. There has always been some tension between them but, when Jade was a teenager Royce just up and left. When he comes back we then learn how much she has had to got through since he left and how much Royce and his friends have gone through since they were forced to leave. This is such a good book, I recommended this book to everyone who loves dark romance, second-chance romance and step-brother/foster brother romance.
Check out Sicko by Amo Jones on Amazon
Review Link: https://samanthasbookblog.com/malum-part-1-by-amo-jones-review/
8. Wicked by Amo Jones: Wicked is another standalone in the Wolfpack MC world. It is about Wicked and Ruby. We met Wicked in Sicko and I love him so much in that book. In Wicked we learn more about him and his past. Wicked comes to stay with Ruby when they were teenagers and they begin to fall in love. Ruby’s father is a mafia don and he is warned to stay away from Ruby but he doesn’t. While this book is a standalone in the Wolfpack MC world that I think that you should read Sicko first.
Check out Wicked by Amo Jones on Amazon
Review Link: https://samanthasbookblog.com/wicked-by-amo-jones-review/
9. Luciano by Eva Winners: Luciano is about Grace and Luciano their story is an enemies-to-lovers-enemies. Luciano and Grace met but when he realized that she was from a rivel family he kidnapped her and forced her to marry him; they ended up falling in love. When he thinks that she has betrayed him he threatens her which makes her with her best friend runaway. She is eventually found and they have to find a way to get back to the relationship that they had before.
Check out Luciano by Eva Winners on Amazon
Review Link: https://samanthasbookblog.com/luciano-by-eva-winters/
10. Mafia King by Cala Riley: Mafia King is about Sofia and Bastiano. Sofia is moving to live with her after just leaving an abusive and toxic relationship. She is now working in her uncle’s restaurant when she meets Bastiano. Sofia is not afraid to say what she feels and Bastiano likes that about her. As the story moves forward Bastiano has men watching Sofia to make sure she is safe. Mafia Royalty is one of my favorite mafia series.
Check out Mafia King by Cala Riley on Amazon