For readers who prefer their romances with a dark twist, these hauntingly good reads are the perfect gift. This year, there’s something a little twisted under the tree.
A dark romance following a criminal psychologist and her serial killer patient who not only stalks her but becomes obsessed with her. Think Silence of the Lambs but sexy and with a hot Hannibal Lecter.
Saw meets Caraval in this bloody, sexy horror romantasy set in a magical New Orleans. If your first crush was Danny Phantom, this is the book for you!
Follows a true crime podcaster name Ella who returns to her hometown after accidentally accusing the wrong person of being a serial killer. But now, she suspects one of her three love interests is the actual serial killer—and she’s the next victim..
A book inspired by Arcane, complete with an MMC with Frankenstein’s monster vibes, and is perfect for fans of Peaky Blinders with a side of yearning.
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lights Out brings her signature high stakes, steamy romance, and suspenseful storytelling to a dark paranormal werewolf romance.
Once he hunts her down, he’s never letting go. A college student is hunted by a cowboy who’s utterly obsessed with her in this spicy stalker romance, perfect for fans of God of Malice and Yellowstone.
A historical fantasy romance that blends the glamour of Bridgerton with the terror of Jack the Ripper.
A dark romantic comedy where the only options are marriage… or death. A read perfect for fans of Brynne Weaver and Navessa Allen.
