Best Dark Romance Books 2026

Discover the top dark romance novels published in 2026. From debut authors to established favorites, these are the books that defined the year.

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4.3
Average Rating
33206
Total Reviews
Twisted Pawn book cover

Twisted Pawn

by L.J. Shen

Preorder 03/2026

★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
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Roots of Darkness book cover

Roots of Darkness

by Demi Winters

Preorder 01/2026

★★★★★ 4.3 (3089)
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Back in the Shadows

Back in the Shadows

by J. A. Owenby

Preorder 02/2026

★★★★★ 4.0 (1)
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Rook and Rebel book cover

Rook and Rebel

by Kate Crew

Preorder 01/2026

★★★★★ 3.9 (30114)
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Enemies to Lovers

Enemies to Lovers

by Alisha Rai

Preorder 04/2026

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Protocol Six book cover

Protocol Six

by Henna Hayden, Sienna Snow

Preorder 02/2026

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Highest Rated Book of 2026

Twisted Pawn book cover

Twisted Pawn

by L.J. Shen

★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews)

The second book in the new dark and decadent Society of Villains series. More details coming soon . . . READERS ARE ALREADY OBSESSED WITH L.J. SHEN: 'The way this book had me in a chokehold' 'I'm...

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