Books Where Love Meets the Dark Side
Dive into tales where romance intertwines with villainy, and the heroine embraces the shadows alongside her love. These stories explore the allure of the dark side, offering a fresh twist on love that defies the typical 'redemption arc.' Perfect for those who crave passion with a hint of danger.
Hannibal
439 pages
_________________________ HANNIBAL LECTER HAS BEEN ON THE RUN FOR SEVEN YEARS. And seven years after he helped FBI Special Agent Clarice Starling bring down Buffalo Bill, her career is collapsing after a disastrous drug bust. Meanwhile, seven years after violently escaping from custody, Hannibal Lecter is hunted by Mason Verger, a psychopathic former client obsessed with feeding him to wild boars. With the one-time partners at a low ebb, Hannibal is the one to reach out to Clarice, who has been plagued by dreams of his rasping voice. It has been seven years since they both came to realise they shared more than they expected. Seven years since their last meeting. Seven years to lay plans for the next one... __________________________________ 'Quite simply a compelling and brilliant thriller' Mirror 'Addictive on every level' Express 'Better than Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs' Stephen King
The Darkest Part of the Forest
287 pages
This trilogy is a must-read because it perfectly balances terrible characters like Jude and Cardan with a captivating story that keeps you hooked.
The Bear and the Nightingale
330 pages
This trilogy might be just what you're looking for, blending fantasy elements with a captivating narrative across three books.
Best Served Cold
646 pages
This book offers a gripping story with a decent amount of romance, making it an engaging read.
Crank
576 pages
Ellen Hopkins' 'Crank' is a compelling free verse novel that explores the harrowing journey of addiction, making it a gripping read.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Other Stories
308 pages
It's a fascinating exploration of duality in human nature, even if it lacks a romantic element.
Hidden Bodies
398 pages
*** THE SECOND BOOK IN THE YOU SERIES, NOW A HIT SHOW ON NETFLIX *** YOU was a word of mouth bestseller around the world -- and now Joe Goldberg is back! Joe Goldberg came to Los Angeles to start over, to forget about what happened in New York. But in a darkened room in Soho House everything suddenly changed. She is like no one he's ever met before. She doesn't know about his past and never can. The problem is, hidden bodies don't always stay that way. Praise for You: 'THRILLER OF THE YEAR' Daily Mail 'I am RIVETED, AGHAST, AROUSED you name it. The rare instance when prose and plot are equally delicious' Lena Dunham 'Hypnotic and scary' Stephen King ‘Brilliant thriller with attitude, guts and true insight into the nature of obsession' Sophie Hannah 'A fantastically creepy thriller…. The kind of book you put your life on hold for' Glamour 'Clever and chilling' Elle 'A brilliant tale … It's Gone Girl meets a sinister version of Girls' Marie Claire 'An addictive thriller!' Closer
Keturah and Lord Death
225 pages
National Book Award Finalist A young woman makes a bargain with Death himself—and only true love can set her free—in this spellbinding young adult fantasy romance for fans of Robin McKinley. For most of her sixteen years, beautiful Keturah Reeves has mesmerized the villagers with her gift for storytelling. But when she becomes hopelessly lost in the king’s forest, her strength all but diminished, she must spin the most important of tale of life. With her fate hanging in the balance, she charms Death himself—a handsome, melancholy, and stern lord—with a story of a love so true that he agrees to give her a one-day reprieve. Now, she must find her true love in the next twenty-four hours, or else all will be lost. Keturah searches desperately while her village prepares for an unexpected visit from the king. But Lord Death’s presence is never far, hovering over all as mysterious happenings start to alarm her friends and neighbors. If she is to save her soul and the souls of the people she adores, Keturah must confront Lord Death one last time . . .
Vengeful
530 pages
Vengeful offers a captivating perspective from the villains' point of view, making it a thrilling read.
Vicious
367 pages
Vicious is a great read that delves into the complexities of villainy, providing a unique narrative experience.
Deathless
230 pages
This book is a fascinating reworking of a Russian epic that explores deep themes of life and death, good and bad, and love and hate.
The Rose Society (The Young Elites book 2)
319 pages
Adelina Amouteru's heart is set on revenge. Now known and feared as the White Wolf, she and her sister flee Kenettra to find other Young Elites in the hopes of building her own army. Her goal: to strike down the Inquisition Axis, the white-cloaked soldiers who nearly killed her. But Adelina is no heroine. Teren Santoro, leader of the Inquisition, wants her dead. And her former friends at the Dagger Society want to stop her thirst for vengeance. Adelina struggles to cling to the good within her. But how can someone be good, when her very existence depends on darkness?
Cherry (Movie Tie-in)
338 pages
This book offers a raw and gripping look at how someone can be drawn into the dark side of life, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone concerned about the impact of drugs.
The Black Company 5 - Todesgötter
401 pages
A well-written dark fantasy that immerses readers in a gritty world where the lines between heroes and villains are blurred.
Gone Girl
497 pages
Even if it doesn't match the description, it perfectly captures the vibe you're searching for.
The Complete Broken Empire Trilogy: Prince of Thorns, King of Thorns, Emperor of Thorns
1159 pages
This trilogy is a captivating dark fantasy that challenges the notion of good and evil, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy morally complex characters.
The Bone Season
481 pages
The Bone Season series features a captivating female clairvoyant heroine navigating a crime syndicate, making it an intriguing read that might check some of your boxes!
Spinning Silver
443 pages
This book offers a unique twist on the concept of the dark side, making it a fascinating read that challenges your perceptions.
Darkfever
337 pages
The first book of the blockbuster Fever series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning MacKayla Lane’s life is good. She has great friends, a decent job, and a car that breaks down only every other week or so. In other words, she’s your perfectly ordinary twenty-first-century woman. Or so she thinks . . . until something extraordinary happens. “A seductive mix of Celtic mythology and dark, sexy danger.”—Chicago Tribune When her sister is murdered, leaving a single clue to her death–a cryptic message on Mac’s cell phone—Mac journeys to Ireland in search of answers. The quest to find her sister’s killer draws her into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems, where good and evil wear the same treacherously seductive mask. She is soon faced with an even greater challenge: staying alive long enough to learn how to handle a power she had no idea she possessed—a gift that allows her to see beyond the world of man, into the dangerous realm of the Fae. . . . As Mac delves deeper into the mystery of her sister’s death, her every move is shadowed by the dark, mysterious Jericho, a man with no past and only mockery for a future. As she begins to close in on the truth, the ruthless Vlane—an alpha Fae who makes sex an addiction for human women–closes in on her. And as the boundary between worlds begins to crumble, Mac’s true mission becomes clear: find the elusive Sinsar Dubh before someone else claims the all-powerful Dark Book—because whoever gets to it first holds nothing less than complete control of the very fabric of both worlds in their hands. . . . Karen Marie Moning’s explosive Fever series continues DARKFEVER • BLOODFEVER • FAEFEVER • DREAMFEVER • SHADOWFEVER • ICED • BURNED • FEVERBORN • FEVERSONG • HIGH VOLTAGE • KINGDOM OF SHADOW AND LIGHT
Prince of Thorns
338 pages
This trilogy is one of the darkest series I've ever read, featuring a compelling bad boy character that you can't help but love.
The Hollow Kingdom
250 pages
This book presents a fascinating exploration of morality, as the main character's loyalty to the villain raises intriguing questions about good and evil.
