Best Dark Romance Books 2023

Luna Jackson lived a quiet, simple life until one night dragged her into a world she was never meant to enter. Now, surrounded by danger and whispers of betrayal, she finds herself standing at the edge of a darkness she doesn’t understand. Ryan Santoro was born into the mafia, but he never truly belonged. Ruthless when necessary, calculated by nature, he has spent years trying to keep his distance from the bloodshed that built his family’s empire. But when Luna stumbles into his world, she threatens to unravel everything he thought he knew about loyalty, power, and himself. Two souls from different worlds, drawn together by fate. As the shadows close in, they must decide to fight against the darkness or become part of it.

Zeke and I always said we'd be best friends forever since we were pups. Everyone always assumed we'd end up as mates but we laughed it off. So when we both turned 18 and the string of destiny snapped into place tying us together, I was over the moon. But Zeke telling me he'd never mate with a mutt like me. Now my worst enemy Chris and I have a plan. "What if…we fake dated?" "What?" "Nothing would really piss Zeke off more than not only you saying no to being his breeder than also making him think we're getting each other's rocks off." "You in?" I stuck my hand out. "You got it, boyfriend."

Hindi matanggap ni Syler ang harap-harapang pagtataksil na ginawa sa kanya ng lalaki na una niyang minahal. Of course, she wanted to get even with her ex-boyfriend. Hindi siya makapapayag na hindi ito magantihan matapos siya nitong huthutan ng malaking salapi. Isa sa naisip niyang paraan para makaganti ay siraan ito sa mga nobelang sinusulat niya. Magpakalunod sa alak ang naging solusyon niya sa unang kabiguan sa pag-ibig, ngunit nang mahimasmasan ay doon lang niya napagtanto na nasa ibang kuwarto na siya. It was Rusty Vergara's unit for holy heaven sake! Hindi niya akalain na sa katauhan nito ay madali niyang maipapamukha sa kanyang ex-boyfriend na sa isang kisapmata lang ay kayang-kaya niya itong ipagpalit. Pero sabi nga nila magaling maglaro ang tadhana. Kaya kung makikipaglaro ka rito, siguraduhin mong matalino ka para hindi ka uuwing luhaan sa huli. "We won't fall in love to each other." Ito pa ang natatandaan niyang sinambit niya nang buong tapang. Ano'ng nangyari? Kinain niya lahat nang sinabi niya, dahil isang araw nagising na lang si Syler na gusto na niya ang binata. It was not a part of their deal. Wala man iyon sa plano niya ay handa na siyang sumubok magmahal muli. 'Yon nga lang ay hindi siya naging handa sa panibagong kamalasan na darating. Yes, she's a romance writer. Umiikot sa usaping pag-ibig ang mga sinusulat niya. Pero dahil sa kabiguan din sa pag-ibig ay ayaw na niyang maniwala na nag-eexist pa ang happy ending, kung hindi rin naman siya ang magiging heroine ni Rusty sa totoong buhay.

Walang maramdaming kahit na katiting si Lucilia mula sa asawa. At kinamumuhian siya ng anak niyang lalaki dahil gusto nito ng ibang nanay. Hanngang sa mapagod at mapuno na si Lucilia ay nakipaghiwalay siya sa asawa. Iniwan niya ito. Umalis siya kasama ang anak na babae. Nagpatulong siya para ma divorce sa asawa sa pinakasikat at high paid na lawyer na si Donovan, na best friend ng asawa niyang si Nolan. Matagal ng gusto ni Donovan si Lucilia pero naunahan siya ni Nolan. Pero ngayon ay hindi niya na palalampasin ang pagkakataon na mapasakanya si Lucilia. Kaya gumawa siya ng kasunduan na tutulungan niya si Lucilia na ma divorce sa asawa kung papayag itong magpakasal sa kanya pagkatapos. Papayag ba si Lucilia? Makukuha ba ni Donovan si Lucilia? Abangan ang kwento nina Donovan at Lucilia...

Madeleine Cross -one of the few humans immune to the deadly virus Zion- after an unfortunate turn of events such as the loss of her last remaining parental figure finds herself captured by a BloodHound, a genetically enhanced being, designed to identify and retrieve the last remaining Negatives. She gets thrown into a sterile room to be subjected to various tests, under the pretext that her blood would be the key to develop an antidote against the deadly virus... Warning: contains dark erotica themes such as non-consensual and/or violent sex Enter at your own risk!

Vanessa Archibald is heartbroken and ready for a fresh start. Escaping her cheating ex and small town, she gets admission to Yale and moves in with her dad's charming best friend, Antonio who is also a professor at Yale. Older, sophisticated, and devastatingly handsome, Antonio is everything Vanessa's ex wasn't. But their age difference and Antonio's upcoming wedding make their undeniable attraction forbidden.But what starts as a convenient arrangement explodes into a forbidden passion they can't deny.One drunken night ignites a spark they can't ignore, leading to a passionate encounter that binds them in a thrilling, yet terrifying, secret. All is well up until an anonymous emailer threatens to expose Vanessa’s secret, sending shivers down Vanessa's spine. Will she succumb to the blackmail, or will she risk everything for a taste of the forbidden?

Camilla Theodore is a symbol of hate and revenge. Living as the sole survivor of an aircraft bombing makes Camilla a traumatic and regretful person. When she knows that the plane was blown up by a man named Kairav and that it has something related to the Buenos Fire Group, Camilla is determined to find the mastermind of the aircraft bombing and avenge the deaths of her friends. Kairav Alejandro is the symbol of ruthlessness. He is the real brain of the Buenos Fire Group, a company engaged in the international trade sector. He hates even the slightest mistake made by his employees. He is typically a very perfectionist, causing difficulties and inner pressure on his subordinates. Camilla manages to infiltrate by being accepted as a secretary at the Buenos Fire Group to get a moment to see Kairav shirtless. The girl wants to confirm the tattoo that is inscribed 'Kairav' that she saw on the body of the mysterious man who blew up the plane. Day after day Camilla lived to hate Kairav, devising such revenge plans, ready to be launched for Kairav if that tattoo was indeed engraved on his body. However, Camilla Theodore is a sexy girl with a mysterious charm. She never thought that her plan would be messed up by a ruthless but full of allurement like Kairav Alejandro, especially when the man appeared shirtless in front of her. Will Camilla be able to avenge him, or will she be entangled in love with Kairav? Then, can Camilla ignore her feelings when she finds out that the plane bombing that killed her friends was part of a conspiracy? Will this complicated love story end happily or will it become a sad and tragic love story?

After a human life, also since she died, Tinh Ngoc discovered that she had missed too many things. She comes back to life, she's determined to change her fate. Thanks to the man who sacrificed everything for her, making those who hurt her suffer the consequences. This is a story between two people who have lost each other. God has given them another opportunity, can two hearts become one?

Yanna Simpson's life was forever changed when her parents were brutally killed by werewolves. Fueled by anger and a desire for revenge, she sets out to infiltrate their world and take down the powerful pack responsible for her loss. But when she finally meets Rufus Grayson, the leader of the pack, her mission takes a shocking turn. Rufus is not the monster she expected, and as she delves deeper into the werewolf's world, she discovers a secret about her own existence that threatens to destroy everything she believes in. Will Yanna find the justice she seeks, or will the truth about her past lead to her downfall? Join Yanna on a journey of self-discovery, love, and war in this thrilling tale of secrets and sacrifice.

Nicknamed the Ice Bitch, corporate exec Lana Holt is a notorious ball buster known for getting the job done and getting it done right. With her reputation and track record, she is perfectly positioned to become the next CEO of Renault Corporation, until the grandson of the owner, Harvard grad, boy genius, Matthew Renault snatches it right out from under her. The Reunion tells the story of Natalia Cruz, a talented opera singer who returns to her fifteen year high school reunion to face her past, her tarnished reputation and the man she left behind, Brad Wellington. The Creative Director of a high end she is less than thrilled. and more stories...