10 New Thrilling and Deliciously Dark Romance Books (With Trigger Warnings!)

Two rival killers fall in love in this thrilling and murderous dark romance novel. Marrow is one of its kind because who would have thought to pair up rival killers in a romance book, right? But Wolfe and Weaver are always providing intriguing plots in their books.

This novel follows forensic anthropologist Dr. Jack Sorensen and wildlife biologist Dr. Kyrie Roth. He never thought another killer would be on his turf, but when he realizes that his co-worker Kyrie also happens to be one, he doesn’t know what to do. This cat-and-mouse game will be deadly for both of them.

Content warnings for graphic physical violence, torture, murder, decaying and dismembered bodies, explicit language, death of a sick or injured wild animal, parental death, parental neglect and physical abuse, consensual non-consensual activities, breath play, temperature play, impact play, somnophilia, and rough sex.

This is a twisty and dark Moulin Rouge/Romeo and Juliet retelling set in Las Vegas where one woman was supposed to marry a man, but when her father backs out of the deal, this man is ready to make her his in any way possible.

The Tattered Curtain series takes all our favorite tragic musicals, like Moulin Rouge and The Phantom of the Opera, and reimagines them in a modern setting with happily ever afters. So, for all the people who wanted these iconic characters to end up together at the end, these books might be perfect for you!

Content warnings for dubcon between the main characters, physical violence, interpersonal violence, murder, substance abuse, kidnapping, addiction, references to miscarriage/infertility, and off-page stalking.

The Throne of Broken Gods is the sequel to The Book of Azrael and continues the story of Dianna and Liam.

If you’re unfamiliar with the first book, it follows Dianna, who has been in the service of a horrifying being after this nightmare saves her sister’s life. When he did, Dianna gave up her life, so now it belongs to Kaden. Kaden has asked for her to retrieve an ancient relic from the creatures that hunt her. Alongside Dianna, a godly being has awakened…and he has to team up with her in hopes of saving their world.

Content warnings for blood, gore, violence, depression, the death of a loved one, grief, explicit sexual scenes, PTSD, emotional abuse (verbal), and suicidal ideation.

Until I Get You is a dark sports romance with a morally grey hero. Are you ready to fall madly in love with him?

When Lachlan meets Lyla at a party, he quickly learns that his heart belongs to her. They begin a secret relationship, and when they thought everything was going smoothly, things turn for the worst. Now, years later, Lachlan has hung up his skates and taken the lead in his family’s business. And he wants to find Lyla, to get revenge for breaking his heart.

Content warnings for stalking, talk of suicide, violence, and sexual assault.

The highly awaited third book in the Souls trilogy is finally coming to us. The Souls trilogy is perfect for readers who crave the paranormal with a little bit of horror — and romance, of course.

Soul of a Witch is a paranormal romance that follows a sweet witch and a vicious demon.

Content warnings for anxiety and panic attacks, mentions of death/suicide of a parent, religious abuse, mental and physical abuse of a parent to their adult child, graphic violence and elements of horror (including body horror), impact play, consumption of bodily fluids, public play, use of drug/intoxication during consensual sex, piercing play, and pegging.

This dark fantasy romance provides a fascinating tale about what it means to finally go after what you want. Angie is engaged to be married to a fancy businessman because of her mother’s aristocratic aspirations. But when she arrives in El Salvador, instead of a vacation, she encounters something else: the memory of a wolfish grin.

If you’re someone who adores amazing worldbuilding and mythology, get ready to inhale this story featuring shifters, obsessive love interests, and intense love stories.

Content warnings for graphic depictions of cannibalism, mild discussion of self-harm, ritualized self-harm, murder, graphic language, panic attacks, child abuse, mentions of needle-based drug use, parental abuse, guns, murder, depictions of indigenous rites in a fictionalized universe, discussion of sexual assault (including coercion based rape), death of an adolescent, partial loss of mental autonomy, and suicide. For more, visit the author’s page.