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Dark Romance
Twisted devotion, taboo desire, and emotionally intense stories where obsession meets heartbreak and power plays. Delicious? We know. ;)
- Enemies to Lovers
- Obsession
- Morally Gray Love Interest
- Forbidden Romance
- Mafia Romance
- Captive/Captor
- Revenge Romance
- Power Imbalance
- Age Gap
- Taboo Love
- Possessive Hero
- Trauma Bonding
- Stalker Romance
- Anti-Hero Redemption
- Arranged Marriage
- Forced Proximity
- Betrayal and Redemption


Dark Romance Review: Painted Scars -Neva Altaj’s Mafia Series
Some scars run deeper than the skin, etched into the soul by pain, loyalty, and love. Painted Scars by Neva Altaj, the first book in the Perfectly Imperfect Mafia Series , captures this truth with a dark romance that pulls you into a world where danger and desire collide. This story delivers everything I look for in mafia romance: a fiercely protective hero, a heroine caught in a web of violence and trust, and a love that feels both forbidden and destined. The dark, dangerou
Nov 24


Dark Romance and Hilarious Banter: A Deep Dive into Carnal Urges
What happens when a sharp-tongued heroine collides with an Irish mafia king? J.T. Geissinger’s Carnal Urges , the second book in the Queens & Monsters series, delivers a dark romance filled with captivity, obsession, and laugh-out-loud banter. This story weaves danger and desire so tightly that every page pulses with tension and fiery chemistry. Cover art for the Queens & Monsters series by J.T. Geissinger, featuring the books "Ruthless Creatures," "Carnal Urges," "Savage He
Nov 24


There Are No Saints – Art, Obsession, and the Dangerous Edge of Desire
What happens when passion for art crosses into obsession and danger? Sophie Lark’s There Are No Saints , the first book in the Sinners Duet, explores this dark intersection with a story that grips readers from the first page. It follows Mara, a struggling artist trying to find her voice in San Francisco’s competitive art scene, and Cole, a wealthy and obsessive artist whose intensity blurs the line between protector and predator. Their twisted romance unfolds amid rivalry, po
Nov 24


Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger
Dark romance book recommendation. Ruthless Creatures J.T. Geissinger
Nov 17


2026 Most Anticipated Horror Romance Books
Horror Romance? We can never get enough! Here is some great 2026 releases to stay on the lookout for.
Nov 15


Dark Romance/Fantasy Must-Read Romance Books Releasing in 2026
Quick update on the new releases to come for 2026!!
Nov 15
Welcome to the Banned and Beloved catalog—where obsession, ink, and heartbreak collide.
Explore our curated collection of Dark Romance, Fantasy, and Thriller Romance books, bundles, and exclusive merch.
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