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Best for readers who want graphic psychological horror involving obsession, coercive control, and deeply unsettling relationships rather than dark romance.
In Love with the Devil
Horror · Jaime's Picks · Psychological Horror
Our take
Julian enters Astoria’s home wearing a mask, subjects her to horrific abuse, and insists she belongs to him. Although he gives her space to run, he’s determined to find her again, while Astoria struggles with her disturbing craving for the man who hurt her. Best for readers who want graphic psychological horror involving obsession, coercive control, and deeply unsettling relationships rather than dark romance.
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If you love a bird, cage it, then let it fly. If it returns, then it knows where home is.
JULIAN
Like a breath of fresh air, a little bird flew into my life. Astoria was desperate for me to be her hero, but I’m no hero.
I tried to train her to be my pet and it broke both of us.
I let her run, gave her time and space, but she’ll never be free of me. I’ll always find her. She’s mine.
ASTORIA
He snuck into my home, always wearing a mask, did unimaginable depraved things to me, then whispered his own name into my ear. Julian.
He insisted I was his then destroyed me.
No matter where I run, nothing calms my craving for him. It’s disgusting but I'm addicted. I’ll never forgive him. I shouldn’t.
*This book is a horror novel (not a dark romance) that explores very dark themes in graphic details. Your mental health is priority. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book or contact the author before starting this read.
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Best for readers who like dual-timeline gothic romance where you build theories and never get the whole picture at once.
Sinister
Jaime's Picks · Romance · Gothic Romance
Our take
Jaime's expectations were high, since Fairydale is one of her all-time favorites, and Sinister delivered. Outsider Petra Valentine is tied to Radcliffe's golden boy Sinclair Arnoult by a drunken mistake, then ritualistic murders force them to unravel the town's past. Best for readers who like dual-timeline gothic romance where you build theories and never get the whole picture at once.
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From the USA Today bestselling author of Fairydale comes an all-new dark gothic romance standalone.
In Radcliffe, perfection is a mask. And Sinclair Arnoult wears his far too well.
Sin is Radcliffe’s golden boy. Star athlete, top student, and heir to a family name that carries weight in every corner of town. With his easy smiles and effortless charm, he’s untouchable.
Perfect.
Petra Valentine has always been an outsider. Trapped in a world of wealth and privilege that barely tolerates her, she’s spent her life fading into the background—until one reckless night at a party changes everything.
A fleeting, drunken mistake ties her to him.
When a series of ritualistic murders forces them together to unravel Radcliffe's twisted past, Petra discovers that Sin is connected to something far darker than a privileged legacy.
The man everyone worships is hiding dangerous truths—about his past, about the town, and about her.
He swears he’ll protect her. He swears he’d never hurt her.
But in Radcliffe, devotion and destruction look a lot like the same thing.
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A fun fit for readers who like paranormal mysteries, magical circuses, monster hunting, and romantic tension.
Freaky Days
Jaime's Picks · Mystery · Paranormal Romance
Our take
In Freaky Days, fortune teller Poet Parker works with the Mystic Caravan Circus, using her psychic talents by day and hunting paranormal monsters by night. When new security chief Kade Denton arrives and a deadly beast targets the circus, the two must work together, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 4,300 Amazon reviewers. A fun fit for readers who like paranormal mysteries, magical circuses, monster hunting, and romantic tension.
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The show must go on … even when monsters are afoot. Poet Parker is Romani by birth and a fortune teller by choice. As a member of Mystic Caravan Circus, she’s spent the past ten years using her psychic talents to tell people what their future holds by day and hunting paranormal monsters by night. You see, Mystic Caravan is more than just a circus – it’s also a force of good in a world that needs help fighting evil. Poet is set in her ways – and happy with her life – until Kade Denton shows up and upends the entire operation. He’s loud and proud – and Poet doesn’t like anyone telling her what to do. As the new head of security, Kade thinks his only job is going to be tackling drunken revelers when they get out of hand. He’s in for a rude – and bloody – awakening. When monsters strike and the truth comes out, Kade finds he has to learn on the job with Poet as his somewhat reluctant instructor. Sparks are flying – both real and figurative – and when a truly terrible beast targets the circus for extermination it’s all magical hands on deck for the final showdown. Some things are born evil, but the people in Mystic Caravan were born to fight it. Prepare to be amazed.
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A strong match for readers drawn to extremely dark erotica, controlling power dynamics, paranormal elements, and prolonged psychological intensity.
The Life of Anna
Horror · Jaime's Picks · Dark Romance · Psychological Horror
Our take
The Life of Anna follows Anna, whose life was planned before birth so those in power could use her gifts and control others. As one man seeks to take those gifts for himself, Anna’s vision of another man draws her into a world of greed, political conspiracy, paranormal power, and taboo encounters, with a 4.5-star rating from more than 3,000 Amazon reviewers. A strong match for readers drawn to extremely dark erotica, controlling power dynamics, paranormal elements, and prolonged psychological intensity.
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A dark, twisted, depraved story of hope and love.
Anna’s entire life was planned out before she was born. Her entire purpose is to serve those in control and be the perfect tool to control everyone around them. One man will seek to take her unique gifts into himself and become both the source of power and the hand that wields it.
But Anna has a vision of a man. A man whom her Master is determined to discover and destroy. A man who will change Anna's life forever.
The Life of Anna follows the naive and innocent Anna as she enters a dark world of greed, politics, and an evil puppet master who pulls the strings to her world. And beyond.
Readers be warned, for this journey is not for the faint of heart. You are about to venture into a world of dark plots, sinister villains, and deeply erotic taboo encounters.
Are you brave enough to enter the Life of Anna?
What Readers are saying about The Life of Anna:
“Holy f*%#! ... the author, has quite the imagination. This series is dark, darker than dark, and disturbing, an unbelievable emotional roller coaster ride with strong characters in every twist and turn and you can't help but hold on to the ride.”
“This story has changed the definition of dark erotica for me.”
“I literally could not put this book down.”
“The Life of Anna The Complete Story is the best story I've ever read. Marissa Honeycutt takes you on an intense emotional roller coaster that is Anna's life. This book is the most intense, thrilling, and addictive book I've had the privilege of reading.”
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This age-gap mafia romance fits readers who want possessive heat, high-stakes danger, and a heroine caught between fear and trust.
His Obsession
Romance · Jaime's Picks · Alpha Male Romance
Our take
Protection turns dangerous when desire, pregnancy, and a violent past pull one woman into a mafia king’s locked-down world. In His Obsession, Sebastian De Luca moves from forbidden temptation to ruthless protector after one night leaves consequences neither of them can ignore. This age-gap mafia romance fits readers who want possessive heat, high-stakes danger, and a heroine caught between fear and trust.
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I went to my brother's house expecting dinner.
Instead, his best friend looked at me like he wanted to ruin me.
Sebastian De Luca.
My brother's oldest friend.
Dark eyes. Controlled. And not the kind of man you say no to.
I should have kept my distance.
Instead, I let him pull me onto the dance floor of his nightclub.
Then into his bed, before I could remember why men like him are dangerous.
One night was supposed to get him out of my system.
Instead, two pink lines changed everything.
Then my violent ex found me.
And suddenly, nowhere felt safe anymore.
Sebastian moved me into his mansion that night.
Guards at every door. Eyes on every camera.
He didn't ask. He decided.
Now it's not just protection. It's possession.
And God help the man stupid enough to come for what's his.
This is a full-length, standalone age-gap mafia romance packed with danger, possessive heat, and a guaranteed HEA. No cliffhanger.
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Ideal for readers looking for folklore-esque monster romance with dark atmosphere, locked-door fear, and dangerous obsession.
Starve
Horror · Jaime's Picks · Occult Horror · Paranormal Romance
Our take
Starve follows a woman who escapes Bluebone Ridge Sanitarium only to be followed by an ancient, hungry presence that knows her scent and blood, with a 4.4-star rating from more than 1,700 Amazon reviewers. Ideal for readers looking for folklore-esque monster romance with dark atmosphere, locked-door fear, and dangerous obsession.
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All it took was one time.
One breakdown and I ended up behind the locked doors of Bluebone Ridge Sanitarium.
Something is wrong here.
It whispers through the cracked windows, coils beneath the floorboards, and breathes in the frozen Washington air that never truly warms, even in the summer.
Something hungry.
At night, the screaming starts. I’m locked in like prey, and the dark watches with hollow eyes. When someone—or something—finally sets me free, it isn’t a mercy. Because whatever haunted Bluebone Ridge followed me out. It’s ancient… starving. And now it knows my scent and the taste of my blood.
He doesn’t know whether to devour me or claim me.
But either way, I’m sure I won’t survive unchanged.
STARVE is a MF standalone, folklore-esque monster romance. It does not end in a cliffhanger, and contains quite a few aspects readers should be aware of. For a full list of potential triggers, please check the front of the book.
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Ideal for readers looking for dark gothic romance with obsession, mystery, emotional intensity, and a major twist.
Pen Pal
Romance · Jaime's Picks · Gothic Romance · Psychological Thriller
Our take
An instant USA Today bestseller and #1 best seller in Gothic Romances, Pen Pal follows a widow whose mysterious letters from a stranger named Dante turn intimate before he appears at her doorstep, with a 4.4-star rating from more than 90,800 Amazon reviewers. Ideal for readers looking for dark gothic romance with obsession, mystery, emotional intensity, and a major twist.
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"A gripping romantic suspense about starting over, secret letters, and a twist ending that will absolutely blow your mind. Go in blind. You won't regret it." - Apropos Books
An instant USA Today bestseller!
It all began with just one line.
“I’ll wait forever if I have to.”
The BookTok sensation PEN PAL is a high-octane, tautly written dark romance with an unforgettable twist that will leave readers gasping. Now with a brand new bonus chapter, this breathtaking romance about undeniable love from superstar J.T. Geissinger is not to be missed!
The first letter arrived the day my husband was buried. It was postmarked from the state penitentiary, and contained a single sentence:
I’ll wait forever if I have to.
It was signed by Dante, a man I didn’t know.
Out of simple curiosity, I wrote back to ask him what exactly he was waiting for. His reply?
You.
I told the mystery man he had the wrong girl. He said he didn’t. I said we’d never met, but he said I was wrong.
We went back and forth, exchanging letters every week that grew increasingly more intimate. Then one day, the letters stopped. When I found out why, it was already too late.
Dante was at my doorstep.
And nothing on earth could have prepared me for what happened next.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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A sharp fit for readers drawn to dark romance with serial killers, obsession, mind games, and lovers-or-enemies tension.
Born, Madly
Mystery · Jaime's Picks · Romance · Thriller · Dark Romance · Psychological Thriller · Romantic Suspense
Our take
From USA Today best-selling author Trisha Wolfe and called “deliciously twisted” by readers, Born, Madly follows Dr. London Noble and Grayson Sullivan as a buried past, psychological warfare, and a copycat killer threaten their bond, with a 4.2-star rating from more than 2,300 Amazon reviewers. A sharp fit for readers drawn to dark romance with serial killers, obsession, mind games, and lovers-or-enemies tension.
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From USA Today best-selling author Trisha Wolfe comes her most dark and dangerous romance that readers say is: "deliciously twisted"
Duet: a performance by two.
But who is acting, and who is devolving?
A buried past is unearthed, and Grayson Sullivan--AKA The Angel of Maine--retaliates against the system who made him, deploying psychological warfare on the woman who initially set him free. Dr. London Noble probes deep into the mind of the killer she's fallen for, searching for answers, as a copycat killer threatens their unity. Are they partners, lovers, or enemies? One final trap will reveal all.
*CW: Find a complete list of content information on the author's website
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Best for readers who want pitch black psychological thrillers with dark romance, trauma, vigilante violence, and heavy emotional themes.
In You
Mystery · Jaime's Picks · Romance · Thriller · Psychological Thriller · Romantic Suspense · Suspense
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In You follows Tamryn, a woman searching for love and protection, and Caleb, a lonely vigilante killer whose connection with her forces both of them toward their darkest secrets, with a 4.3-star rating from more than 1,000 Amazon reviewers. Best for readers who want pitch black psychological thrillers with dark romance, trauma, vigilante violence, and heavy emotional themes.
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My name is Tamryn.
I am a woman with a job, a home, and a mother who loves me. Not whole, but not quite incomplete, either. I have many faces, but they all want one thing; someone to protect me. Someone to love me. And then I find him...He's everything I thought I ever wanted. Handsome, suave, gentlemanly, my knight in shining armor with a hand stretched out to make everything perfect. And everything is perfect, that is, until my true savior comes along and shows me just how broken I am, and works to piece me back together... At the end of the day, all I really know my name is Tamryn, and I've always wanted to live by the sea. Preferably in a kingdom, but a small house will do...
My name is Caleb.
I am a survivor, a killer, a loner. Ruthless in my pursuit of justice, I fill my time moonlighting as a vigilante, cleansing the world of the filth that walks upon it. I handle what needs to be taken care of, then I retreat back to my thousand acres of woods until I'm needed again. Though the kills aren't ever enough to erase the touch of my abuser, the bloodlust I feel is sweet, and so far, it's been enough to soothe the aching loneliness that threatens on a daily to swallow me whole. I've accepted my heart is dead, that is, until I meet Tamryn. This fragile woman touches something inside of me, and forces me to realize that I need so much more than that what I've been settling for. She makes me crave more, and enables me to face my deepest, darkest secrets.
This book is a psychological thriller and pitch black romance. As well as various aspects of abuse, it also features heavy themes depicting Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). It is recommended to read the trigger warnings before proceeding. 18+ only.
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The Last Good Man turns a carefully managed life into a dangerous emotional collision between control and obsession.
The Last Good Man
Romance · Jaime's Picks · Contemporary Romance · Romantic Suspense
Our take
The Last Good Man turns a carefully managed life into a dangerous emotional collision between control and obsession. Melody wants a polished, reliable match, but Jax brings younger heat, volatility, and a refusal to fit the future she planned. This reverse age gap romance belongs on the list for its slow-burn tension, opposites-attract pull, and messy attraction that keeps pushing past every sensible boundary.
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She is a posh executive.
He is a stubborn green-eyed tattooed devil.
When Melody Hill runs into a stunning man at her therapist's door in Manhattan, she loses her breath for a second.
She's booked the best psychotherapist in New York to help her with finding Mr. Right, so she can check that off her list and be done with it.
Easier said than done.
From high–value men to high–quality men to real–life unable–to–commit men, her head is spinning, her dates only getting worse.
And then Jax London happens.
Tall, broody, with a taunting smile on his lips, he's there for anger management issues as part of his conditional release.
The odds couldn't be more against them.
He checks off virtually nothing on her list.
And he's a decade younger.
And he's a ruthless disruptor.
She is a woman with a plan, and so is he.
And he is her stalker before becoming her obsession.
Even so, she is convinced he's not the man for her.
But he knows better, and he is set to prove her wrong.
Author's Note: This is a slow burn standalone romance with spice. HEA at the end of the story.
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Desire turns dangerous when three tangled hearts chase answers through the shadows of Sleepy Hollow.
Legend
Fairy Tale · Jaime's Picks · Romantasy · Gothic Romance · Paranormal Romance
Our take
Desire turns dangerous when three tangled hearts chase answers through the shadows of Sleepy Hollow. In Legend, Katrina, Ichabod, and Brom push deeper into the mystery of the Headless Horseman while buried secrets and possessive longing threaten to tear them apart. This fits dark romantasy with its gothic setting, obsessive tension, and supernatural menace.
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"A strong conclusion that keeps the mystery compelling and finally sheds light on the coven’s history and Salem ties. I loved the way the story unfolded, even if the epilogue felt a little too neat for the darker retelling vibe." - Apropos Books
An Instant USA Today Bestseller!
The scorching conclusion to Hollow, a sexy, dark reimagining of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Welcome back to Sleepy Hollow. Though Katrina Van Tassel, Ichabod Crane, and Brom Bones have begun to pull apart the bone-chilling mystery of the Headless Horseman, their journey is far from its end. As they share the enigmatic halls of Sleepy Hollow Institute, their lives become increasingly entangled. Amidst their exploration of dark desires, Kat grapples with the affections of two possessive men who hunger not just for her, but for each other.
As their passions deepen, unsettling secrets within the school's ancient coven come to light, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their existence. Each must face a profound test, with one harboring a hidden past that could shatter their newfound unity.
In a suspenseful tale of desire, obsession, and the ever-lurking shadows of Sleepy Hollow, these three souls will be pushed to the brink, facing the chilling consequences of their deepest secrets and darkest cravings.
Watch your head.
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It fits readers who want psychological thrillers laced with obsession, unstable desire, and a romance shadowed by violence.
Shattered Minds
Jaime's Picks · Mystery · Romance · Noir · Psychological Thriller · Romantic Suspense
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In Thornhaven, the search for one missing girl opens onto something far more violent and intimate. In Shattered Minds, Maeve Lockhart’s investigation into her friend’s disappearance draws her toward a veterinarian with a fractured inner life and a connection to the orphanage at the center of the town’s darkest secrets. It fits readers who want psychological thrillers laced with obsession, unstable desire, and a romance shadowed by violence.
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One body.
Two Minds.
An obsession that might bury her.
Maeve Lockhart has spent six months chasing shadows in Thornhaven, desperate to uncover the truth about her best friend Bethany’s disappearance. But her search no longer focuses on the past. It is tied to a string of violent murders, all connected to Thornhaven Orphanage, where it all began.
Caleb Blackwood keeps his distance, clinging to the quiet life he has built as a small-town veterinarian. But Caleb has a secret, one he does not fully understand, and when Maeve starts asking questions, his fragile control begins to crumble. Asher, the darker side of him, emerges, and he is impossible to contain.
When Maeve receives a chilling package signed by A, her investigation takes a dangerous turn. The deeper she digs, the more she is forced to confront not only Thornhaven’s secrets, but the growing darkness within herself. Her connection to Caleb threatens to unravel everything, and the truth she uncovers may cost her far more than her sanity.
As the lines between victim and villain blur, Maeve must decide: Can she trust Caleb to help her, or is he the very reason she will not make it out alive?
Shattered Minds is a dark, romantic psychological thriller exploring the thin line between love and obsession, trust, and the price of the truth.
For fans of psychological tension, pitch-black characters, and romance steeped in danger, Amanda Kade’s gripping novel will keep you turning pages.
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