Dark Romance
Blood and Heaven: The Realms of Eschaton Book One
Azriel Hope
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Trigger Warnings
Assault, autism, blood, cancer, child abuse, death, depression, gore, immolation, murder, non-traditional views of traditional Christian characters, physical abuse, poisoning, plague, pregnancy, PTSD, rape, Satan/devil, sexual scenes, MM, MMF, MF
The Realms of Eschaton Book One, is a very dark dystopian, MMF, enemies-to-lovers romance with a morally grey MMC, plenty of spice, and a pretty steep cliff. It is the first book in an epic series of books in the Realms of Eschaton universe and delves into the concepts of good and evil, God and death, and the meaning of life and love in the shadow of apocalypse.
What You Have Tamed
Jim Rose
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Trigger Warnings
gang violence, gun violence, blood, near-death-during-sex
Born to privilege, Reist and Eira never thought about their future. After private school, a boring life awaited them. But when violence shook their world, they find something grander.
Void of any motivation, Reist and Eira bring out the best and worst in each other. She takes him out of his comfort zone, often too far. He grounds her, while chasing a high only she can provide.
Together, they saved a life. Setting in motion a chain of events that brings their planet to ruin. And they’re not done
Shadow & Flame
Sylvie Helstaff
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Trigger Warnings
brief animal death, violence, death, blood/gore, discussion of homophobia, and explicit sexual situations.
Beset by growing rumors in his New England colony, Lazarus resorts to magical measures to ensure his safety. The spell promised invincibility. Maybe he didn’t exactly read all the fine print, but it never mentioned that the demon he summoned would be trapped here. So, Lazarus Graydon was now invincible and also bound to a shadow demon who is as devastatingly beautiful as he is furious. Can he win over the ferocious Tenebrae, or are they doomed to be enemies?
Prophecies and Lies
A.C. Cummins
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Trigger Warnings
Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, BDSM, Abuse, Violence, Murder, Graphic Deaths
Welcome to The Black Seas. A place where pirates run wild and things are not what they seem. Follow Princess Tavora as she discovers the secrets of her life, family, and realm.
Broken Rules of The Hunt
M.C.Paas
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Trigger Warnings
violence, criminals, death, torture, experimentation on humans
Wildcat, an elite criminal, becomes hunted by her own society when a Russian syndicate posts a large bounty for her head. Suddenly, she is dragged into a game of survival by Fox, a cunning rival torn between claiming the bounty and helping her. With enemies closing in, Wildcat must decide if she can trust the man who is capable of destroying her. A gripping tale of passion, betrayal, and danger, where love may cost her everything.
The Menagerie
Ariadne Pautina
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Trigger Warnings
Abortion; abuse / abusive relationship; bestiality; dubious consent; drug use; incest; infidelity; manipulation; murder; nightmares; physical abuse / assault; rape; sex / sexual abuse / sexual assault; spiders / suicidal ideation; torture; violence
From the opening short story to the final poem, The Menagerie combines varied themes and genres which explore darker experiences with an empowering message of hope. This anthology is a cohesive combination of 55 tales delivering strength.
No matter how hollow you may feel inside. This is a series of creative interpretations of how survival can be brutal, can be beautiful, and can lead you to the brink of destruction before escape is found.
Veins of Sapphire, Hearts of Steel
A.K. Neane
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Trigger Warnings
Explicit content includes: sex, sexual assault, gore, violence, self-harm, descriptions of mental health symptoms, and death. For a detailed list, check the book insert or visit the website.
In a world divided by power and magic, two princesses—one arranged alliance—are bound by fate and a love that could change everything.
Scars and Burns
M.C. Lawson
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Trigger Warnings
This book contains but is not limited to the following trigger warnings. It is a work of fiction and much has been embellished. Please continue with caution and take care of yourself first.
Dinalia vows to never be afraid in the face of danger again. Lonely and isolated in her own soul,she wonders if she’ll escape the utter nothingness of her own soul until she locks eyes with a
boy turned man.Aeron is ready to burn this world to the ground, rising as its only king. His final task, kill Dinalia. Countering the darkest magic and enduring mass torture. All his training couldn’t prepare him for the sadness and despair he sees in her eyes, and the desire he feels in his soul.
Shedding Starlight
K.R.Blackwood
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Trigger Warnings
Strong language (swearing), Attempted rape, Sexual content, Graphic depictions of blood and violence, Murder, Physical and emotional abuse, Bullying, Mental health struggles (e.g., depression, PTSD), Torture and captivity
Nyx didn’t ask to become a cosmic pawn—but the stars had other plans. Shunned by her pack, trapped in a dead-end life, and dreaming of escape, she’s thrust into a world she never wanted when a brooding prince drags her to Cedar Hollow Academy. It’s not just any school; it’s a place where secrets hide in the shadows, enemies smile in plain sight, and survival is a game she’s not sure she knows how to play.
Crown Of My Enemy
T.A. Benton
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Trigger Warnings
Implied SA, Implied CB, Strong Language, and Sexually Explicit Scenes, Violence, Death, Gore
A Queen bows to no man, not even a King.
Devany has always known she was her mother’s revenge and her father’s greatest fear. She works within the confines of her mother’s plan to bring her father to his knees. Until Asher of Draic single-handedly destroys all her carefully laid plans.
Devany is nothing more than a pretty pawn. A means to an end. And the one thing he’s coveted for longer than he cares to admit. But Devany is more than he ever dreamt. And wanting her was never part of the plan.
