the ultimate guide to dark romance books! (some of my fav reads + where to start) 🖤

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  • čas přidán 9. 03. 2024
  • if ur new to dark romance.. this is for u
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Komentáře • 390

  • @heathertowe6280
    @heathertowe6280 Před 4 měsíci +242

    The funny thing is the first dark romance I read was the Cat and Mouse Duet.😂 I started off strong, but I lobe them and want to read more.😊

    • @hannahmoore7245
      @hannahmoore7245 Před 4 měsíci +18

      me too bestie 😂 i can handle anything after that

    • @ysl3025
      @ysl3025 Před 4 měsíci +6

      100% in that boat with you 😅

    • @sarakristine1781
      @sarakristine1781 Před 4 měsíci +4

      No cause same lol

    • @kaviya4935
      @kaviya4935 Před 4 měsíci +3

      On the same boat too...do u guys have some recommendations

    • @GoldenGrace04
      @GoldenGrace04 Před 4 měsíci +8

      Ikr ....my first book is haunting Adeline, and I luv that so much , can't get enough of that🥹💕......

  • @SantanaFsg
    @SantanaFsg Před 4 měsíci +243

    bestie, the lip combo is giving so hard omg

  • @Riglnoxova
    @Riglnoxova Před 2 měsíci +57

    1. Sinner - for beginner to test limits
    2. Darling Venom
    3. Brutal Prince - light dark romance
    4. The predator - from dark verse serie
    5. Sinners - Marry the uncle? 💀
    6. The sweetest obvilion - The Made series
    7. Scarred - Never After series, light dark romance
    8. Mindfuck series - Not much light, have 5 series in a book
    9. Her Soul to take - comedy, passionate mc?
    10. The pucking wrong number - hockey dark romance, unhinged, funny?
    11. There are no Saint - serial Killer, both are crazy
    12. Still breathing - Sad, traumatizing, very dark.
    13. Kill switch, Nightall - Not very dark
    14 - Twisted Pride, Twisted Emotion.
    15. Dark Note
    16. God of Malice
    17. Brutal Obsession -
    18. Haunting Adeline - Darkest

    • @danerysstormborn5383
      @danerysstormborn5383 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thanks darling ❤

    • @Bemused_Soul_20
      @Bemused_Soul_20 Před měsícem +3

      Bro I think that "The Maddest Obsession" was the best one in the Made series. Could you reccomend more books like Made series I enjoyed reading that series.

    • @iffnothingelsebekind_
      @iffnothingelsebekind_ Před měsícem +11

      And I literally started my dark romance journey with haunting adeline

    • @Bemused_Soul_20
      @Bemused_Soul_20 Před měsícem +1

      @@iffnothingelsebekind_ Is it like the Made Series? I haven't read that one so I don't know about haunting adeline

    • @iffnothingelsebekind_
      @iffnothingelsebekind_ Před měsícem +1

      @@Bemused_Soul_20 no, it is entirely different. There are 2 books in adeline series. Haunting adeline and hunting adeline written by HD Carlton.

  • @hibahussein2139
    @hibahussein2139 Před 4 měsíci +124

    30 mins of listening to Larry talk…pure bliss…😌👏🏽🤌🏽🫶🏽✨🤍

  • @alenabaez
    @alenabaez Před 3 měsíci +34

    the "he's scary, grrrr!" got me. Perfect description, I love it.

  • @Emma-zq7oj
    @Emma-zq7oj Před 4 měsíci +52

    You posted just as I opened CZcams to watch booktube videos for comfort and your videos are ultimate comfort !!

  • @oliviastone5599
    @oliviastone5599 Před 3 měsíci +21

    Been struggling with my anxiety and depression lately. Just want you to know while I’m in bed fighting an anxiety attacks you help me escape and smile. You make it easier to have a better day ❤

  • @taliskabelund2604
    @taliskabelund2604 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I love how much you laugh at yourself, this is the energy I’m tryna have

  • @Angie-reads
    @Angie-reads Před 4 měsíci +18

    i’m here,don’t fear I ran from my room to my living room and fell. Love you larry ❤

  • @imanetouati7732
    @imanetouati7732 Před 4 měsíci +23

    And also i've been in a dark romance mood these days but have no idea what to read, this is the perfect timing!!

  • @brooklynn4359
    @brooklynn4359 Před 4 měsíci +15

    You’re the reason I read dark romance so much now and I love it! Thank you for being amazing 🥰

  • @ivoneeg8799
    @ivoneeg8799 Před 4 měsíci +4

    The whole vibe of the dark room is perfect for this video. I love it!

  • @eunhaslover
    @eunhaslover Před 4 měsíci +6

    immediately clicked on this notif after binging ur mafia romance + dark romance reading vlogs

  • @user-yu4nv9xg3j
    @user-yu4nv9xg3j Před 4 měsíci +18

    I just wanted to say that Hunting Adeline is much darker than Haunting Adeline… I had to stop reading because I was so triggered

  • @jammie.
    @jammie. Před 4 měsíci +2

    OMG GIRL I STARTED WATCHING THE ROOKIE BECAUSE OF YOU AND NOW I CANT STOP WATCHING AND IM ALREADY ON S2 AND I CANT WAIT FOR THE BRADFORD AND LUCY THING TO START?!!?

  • @poulighosh5354
    @poulighosh5354 Před 4 měsíci +7

    OMG I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR SO LONG!!!! Thank you so much larry❤❤

  • @humannature-nm6xq
    @humannature-nm6xq Před 4 měsíci +20

    Me starting reading dark romance by reading Hauting & Hunting Adeline first and you put it in the heavy category. Right now I'm reading The Mindf series.

  • @gkreads99
    @gkreads99 Před 4 měsíci +3

    OMG YESSSS !!!! I WANT A PART TWO FOR SURE 🤍🤍🤍 love youuuuuuuu💗

  • @kosmobound
    @kosmobound Před 4 měsíci +5

    oml i'm so glad you posted this !! i've been trying to find dark romances that are actually dark enough for me (after reading brutal birthright, never after, punk 57, etc. which i personally found too light for me)
    i will FOR SUREEEEEEEE be reading brutal obsession and cat and mouse duet next !! thank you larry

  • @shannonwade9116
    @shannonwade9116 Před 4 měsíci +3

    ADDING ALL THESE BOOKS TO TBR!! CAUSE I TRUST U BESTIE!!

  • @telmaneves905
    @telmaneves905 Před 4 měsíci +5

    You’re part of my routine on Sundays, love you so much Larry ❤❤

  • @kathi_97
    @kathi_97 Před 4 měsíci

    Just what I needed - I am so ready to enter my dark romance era with Larry's recommendations 😍THANK YOU 🤍

  • @user-wh6nr3vb9k
    @user-wh6nr3vb9k Před 2 měsíci

    omg! i needed this! just started to read dark romance and getting in my dark romance era!!

  • @pushtheinvestigator
    @pushtheinvestigator Před 4 měsíci +2

    QUEEEEEEEN IS BACK!!! LOTTTTS OF LOVE TO YOUUUUU🎀🐻‍❄️💗🦕I cannot express how much I love you and your videossss🌷🐳🌒

  • @biancanicole_love
    @biancanicole_love Před 2 měsíci

    I love how you said Haunting Adeline was the darkest and it was my intro into dark romance 🤪🤪 We love it over here!

  • @luna_girl829
    @luna_girl829 Před 4 měsíci

    Larry!! I always say that you are the human representation of caffiene! I am so here for it! Just love your energy! Keep up the great content!

  • @Snowman__0
    @Snowman__0 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Gall gall gallll u slayed in this videooooo specially your lip tint omggg😭😭♥️♥️

  • @shannonwade9116
    @shannonwade9116 Před 4 měsíci +2

    BESTIE! I’ve started reading the Magnolia Parks Universe last week and I’m almost done with Daisy Haites! I’m so EXCITED to start Magnolia Parks: Long Way Home!! IM OBSESSED!!

  • @slytherinread
    @slytherinread Před 4 měsíci +23

    Bestie ❤ Thank you for introducing me to Rinaverse. I went through her ENTIRE universe in the beginning for the year. Legacy of Gods is everything to me (Killian, Jeremy, & Nikolai). Patiently waiting for Eli’s book.🥰💙 I was a solely a romantasy reader. Thanks to you I get to try out the dark verse and I’m loving the picks so far 🫶

    • @GoldenGrace04
      @GoldenGrace04 Před 4 měsíci +3

      ROYAL ELITE SERIES & LEGACY OF GODS SERIES 🛐🛐🛐
      RINA KENT >>>>>

    • @girl___like___pearl
      @girl___like___pearl Před 4 měsíci +1

      Creighton too 💜

    • @Narzihk-anna
      @Narzihk-anna Před 4 měsíci +1

      Fury is my fav ❤ maybe it's bcuz of my bl heart

    • @foodieshortzz
      @foodieshortzz Před 3 měsíci +2

      Where's landon in the list i mean he's the bestttttt log men😮

  • @sarahandhershelf
    @sarahandhershelf Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yaaaaas, I needed this! Larry delivering the goods, as always 💛

  • @LucyAnn97
    @LucyAnn97 Před 4 měsíci

    I am not a dark reader girlie at all but I watched this whole video because I just love your energy and vibe!😂 As a fluffy rom-com/emotional reader, I'd love a video of recommendations for closed door/minimal spice books with great chemistry and tension in them!💕 Love you videos so much🥰

  • @shannonwade9116
    @shannonwade9116 Před 4 měsíci

    YESSS! I LOVE THE BRUTAL BIRTHRIGHT SERIES! I read it last month!! 😝

  • @Hannah-Bellerose
    @Hannah-Bellerose Před 4 měsíci

    Dark romance queen Here! I literally ran to this video! Love love love it! ✨🤍

  • @DthlyLv
    @DthlyLv Před 4 měsíci

    Adding so many of these to my TBR after just finishing all my books from my bookshelves 😅

  • @mrsbravo728
    @mrsbravo728 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My first dark romance I just finished this week was Butcher and Blackbird. I'm so excited for #2 to come out in June. ❤

  • @littleduckfarmers
    @littleduckfarmers Před 2 měsíci

    1.) THANK YOU for this!
    2.) The lipstick is on point!
    ❤🖤

  • @Reby-gh1tz
    @Reby-gh1tz Před 3 měsíci

    was so much fun watching you! thank you for the recommendations

  • @crinamirunapopescu9086
    @crinamirunapopescu9086 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONEE 🎉🎉🎉

  • @photolover820
    @photolover820 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the video I have been waiting for woohoo, you are the reason I wanted to get into dark romance but idk where to start

  • @odenisgutierrez5495
    @odenisgutierrez5495 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I truly am obsessed with you!!!

  • @juliette109
    @juliette109 Před 2 měsíci +1

    THANKKK YOUUUU for making this video. You read my mind !! ❤❤

  • @user-vi6wl7gm8g
    @user-vi6wl7gm8g Před 4 měsíci +1

    Yesss I’ve been needing this video from you!

  • @user-pj4mg1gf4v
    @user-pj4mg1gf4v Před 4 měsíci

    ate this video up and added every single one to my tbr

  • @hilda2199
    @hilda2199 Před 4 měsíci

    Watching this from Hong Kong at 1:30am when I have school is crazy(love u Larry🥹🫶🏻)

  • @sagriisinha5233
    @sagriisinha5233 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You have become one of most watched person so fast!

  • @everythingrae6458
    @everythingrae6458 Před 4 měsíci

    My favorite dark romance books is all he’ll ever be. I read it in January and STILL haven’t stopped thinking about it. I definitely recommend!!! If you read it it’d be so awesome if you’d do a reading vlog on it!!!

  • @emmaskapetis7603
    @emmaskapetis7603 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love this. I haven't read much dark romance (I've read most of the mindf*ck series) but I really want to get into it. Thank you for making this.

  • @janicesilva13
    @janicesilva13 Před 4 měsíci +3

    This is truly the ultimate guide and I LOVED it! This is definitely a video I'll come back to over and over. Loved so many of these and the ones I haven't read, I'm starting right now 🖤🖤🖤

  • @katelynclark7154
    @katelynclark7154 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Video idea 🫶🏻
    A updated addicted/calloway-adding in bad reputation duet and which ones are your absolute favorites. Kind of like you did with the MZ video😊

  • @JoJo-zl7qh
    @JoJo-zl7qh Před 4 měsíci +1

    I just found your vids and I just have to say your personality is so fun! You had me laughing and entertained from the beginning. I’m definitely subscribing.
    I read a lot of dark romance already. I think your darkest is on my list as just mid dark 😂but this was a fun video.

  • @emmuhlii
    @emmuhlii Před 4 měsíci

    The queen back at it again ❤

  • @erinonay1444
    @erinonay1444 Před 4 měsíci

    This was such a great recommendation video, thank you so much!!

  • @nancyjanette_
    @nancyjanette_ Před 4 měsíci

    As someone who likes to go in mostly blind, THANK YOU for not over explaining the summary ❤

  • @anabeladesousa682
    @anabeladesousa682 Před 4 měsíci

    Love dark romance the darker the better 😊.Loved this vlog a few books added to my list. Obrigada amiga 😊

  • @thepussycat66
    @thepussycat66 Před 4 měsíci

    Loved this video! So many of my own favourite romances in there. 😍 I would love a part 2. I'm always ready for new recommendations.

  • @LinaSty
    @LinaSty Před 4 měsíci

    Seriously Larry you are my therapy HAHAHA I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE YOUR CHANNEL GIRL- 🥹❤💅🏻

  • @kerihedquist5170
    @kerihedquist5170 Před 4 měsíci +3

    You got me into Dark Romance ❤and, I thank YOU😂

  • @taylornpickle
    @taylornpickle Před 4 měsíci +8

    i appreciate the disclaimer at the beginning, i like dark romance but i feel like not enough people really warn you when recommending these books that some can get a biiiiit...... grapey. no one should just go in blind thinking its gonna be a fun lil romance and get triggered. also would not want younger readers to grow up thinking some things are okay so i appreciate you saying that part too

  • @hilary1014
    @hilary1014 Před 4 měsíci +1

    !!! So happy to have a dark romance guide! The first dark romance book I ever read was Haunting Adeline. I was seeing it all over insta and i didn't know any better lol. Several times over the course of reading that I would say to myself, "well that's enough reading for today." A few of the books you mentioned are on my list so i'm happy to know where they fall :)

  • @WillSaabye-ey5vy
    @WillSaabye-ey5vy Před 4 měsíci

    I need this! Thanks so much queen! Love your content!!!❤❤❤

  • @paigepolikowski5249
    @paigepolikowski5249 Před 4 měsíci

    My favorite reading ambience ever, got wayyy too excited about her opening a red bull while I was drinking mine😭

  • @madfllms
    @madfllms Před 3 měsíci +1

    I started my dark romance journey with haunting adeline… i wish i woulda watched this first lmao thank you for making it

  • @strawberrylove264
    @strawberrylove264 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Oh Larry. It’s because of you that I’m now addicted to dark romances. I read the mindf*ck series and was immediately hooked to the genre. Now I’m reading “all he’ll ever be”( it’s safe to say that willow winters is now my favorite author) and I will say with confidence that I will absolutely read anything you recommend. You’re the best! Ily

  • @ntombikayisezwane9609
    @ntombikayisezwane9609 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi Larry I am currently reading sinners anonymous because of you and I'm loving it ❤

  • @keke._marie
    @keke._marie Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love this guide video and want to try so many of these books❤
    p.s. Off topic but love your lip combo

  • @user-tl6bp3lw3r
    @user-tl6bp3lw3r Před 4 měsíci

    I love this video I’ve been wanting to start reading dark romances this is perfect hahahah

  • @ChelsLou07
    @ChelsLou07 Před 4 měsíci

    I’m definitely entering my dark romance era and I did start with HA🫠 but I loved it and cannot wait to read more!! Love this bestie thank you🫶🏻

  • @gavraantao
    @gavraantao Před 4 měsíci +8

    Thank you Larry for this video!!!!! I'm slowly getting into dark romance and this is the perfect video for me!!!!!😭❤

  • @BrittWarren201
    @BrittWarren201 Před 4 měsíci

    It's because of you that I picked up my first dark romance... and I was obsessed lol

  • @tatikagill8797
    @tatikagill8797 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I am in love and am obsessed with The Dark Verse & The Mindf*ck series ❤❤

  • @lelelelena7
    @lelelelena7 Před 4 měsíci +4

    The fact that I was here when she started giving dark romance a try and I'm also here now that she's posting this guide...
    It makes me so emotional 🥲💕

  • @brookesharee-88
    @brookesharee-88 Před 4 měsíci

    Darling venom was my first 6/5 star read. I read it from your recommendation and oh my heart I cried like a baby

  • @Alicia__Payne13
    @Alicia__Payne13 Před 20 hodinami

    I’m unsure what it says about me that the cat and mouse duet was my first introduction to dark romance (and LOVED them) and you’ve popped it as the darkest 😂😭

  • @fareedamoslam5006
    @fareedamoslam5006 Před 4 měsíci +1

    YAY LARRY POSTED ❤

  • @_minkit
    @_minkit Před 4 měsíci

    I'm just here to say I love that there are still people who can love and appreciate dark romance and more transgressive reads because it seems like so many people nowadays don't care about nuance or feel if you enjoy something "bad" in fiction it means you think it's okay in real life so while most people make videos hating on dark romance, it's refreshing to see you do the opposite.

  • @marybarton9792
    @marybarton9792 Před 4 měsíci

    I always love you because you keep it real. Awesome video I was writing these down. I've read some of these series which I enjoyed and can't wait to get others. Another dark book is Den Of Vipers by K. A. Knight, wow. Like you mention not all books are for everyone, but I liked this book. Thank you for all the recs, your the best. 😊💜

  • @gabreldelaney
    @gabreldelaney Před 4 měsíci +1

    To be honest dark romance is one of my favorite genres I will read mafia romance no matter how dark they just bring me to my knees 🛐

  • @savannahmock7191
    @savannahmock7191 Před 3 měsíci

    your intro is soooo funny omggg (i can't breathe bc same)

  • @user-tl9tc5ww3s
    @user-tl9tc5ww3s Před 4 měsíci

    I needed this video when I started because I started with The Ritual and I couldn’t blink for days 😂. It’s all good now 😂

  • @julewisetravelvlogs1191
    @julewisetravelvlogs1191 Před 2 měsíci

    My first dark romance was haunting Adeline, and I absolutely loved it😍 No turning back for me😅

  • @lajourdanne
    @lajourdanne Před 4 měsíci +2

    26:13 oooo God of Malice was soooo entertaining but it was my introduction to dub-con.
    29:19 I LOVE this series. I read so much of it with my hand over my mouth in shock.

  • @rachelreck2359
    @rachelreck2359 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Girl what lip combo is that I’m obsessed!!!!!

  • @Maddie-ox7rg
    @Maddie-ox7rg Před 4 měsíci +192

    immediately stopped watching the rookie to watch you

    • @LarryReads
      @LarryReads  Před 4 měsíci +40

      this is so real of u

    • @Noor-ci7mx
      @Noor-ci7mx Před 4 měsíci +4

      *​@@LarryReadsits being 10+ days I'm asking for Bellandi crime syndicate series by Adalide Forrest. Mafia romance, especially book 3 main lead went crazy for female lead who's husband was a dirty cop , he unalives him gives them a year to cope up the grieve. And now comes to get what his*

    • @adilyndeck1207
      @adilyndeck1207 Před 4 měsíci +2

      BAHHAH i just paused vampire diaries. and season three so good vampire diaries

    • @KIM_YA18
      @KIM_YA18 Před 4 měsíci

      16:14 that is so weird my book didn’t come with context warnings..

  • @DELULUOBRIEN
    @DELULUOBRIEN Před 4 měsíci +2

    57 mins AGO??!!!! Also I started watching the rookie for you 🥰💗

  • @RachelX198
    @RachelX198 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you Larissa❤😩🤧 for being the amazing sunshine you are. And thank you for speaking up on the situation with people are allow to read whatever they want and not to be judge. That including giving a good message about dark romance as something fun to read but not something to allow in real life. ✨️💗🙌 Also about people are underage shouldn't be reading 18+ dark romance books

  • @arielneale3799
    @arielneale3799 Před 4 měsíci

    imma need a part two plzzzzz🫶🏼

  • @jesse8629
    @jesse8629 Před 2 měsíci

    I am so glad I found you!!! Thank you💛✨

  • @EmilyMunoz-bu5ze
    @EmilyMunoz-bu5ze Před 4 měsíci

    New video day!❤ All my book recs come from your videos Larry😂❤

  • @JanelleMac
    @JanelleMac Před 4 měsíci

    Great video! ❤ Thank you for the recommendations. Please make a part 2. Have you read Shantel Tessier's Dark College series that starts with The Ritual?

  • @shannonwade9116
    @shannonwade9116 Před 4 měsíci

    SAME BESTIE! I started with the Sinners Duet and then went into Brutal Birthright lol

  • @CaitE23149
    @CaitE23149 Před 4 měsíci

    I read still beating a few weeks ago and I still need to talk about it. It’s the first book I’ve ever wanted to re-read. Soooo good.

  • @ginamarie7966
    @ginamarie7966 Před 4 měsíci

    I literally finished reading right move and now I need to watch because dark romance here I come

  • @shareen4574
    @shareen4574 Před měsícem

    nah larry you kill me😂 the “grrr” i can’t with you hahahaa

  • @ashleylinton7293
    @ashleylinton7293 Před 4 měsíci +2

    As soon as I saw u recommend God of malice for the first time I immediately read it, that’s how much you sold me on the book and I fell in love as expected
    but I don’t read series cause I have commitment issues💀 so I didn’t continue the series but then I saw your God of fury review, and I was like MM romance count me in and of course I fell in love with it as well and it is now one my favorite book as well.
    It was the last book I read in 2023 then I immediately reread it January 2024, as my first book of the year so I trust ur recs 100%

    • @studylove2932
      @studylove2932 Před měsícem

      Omg same like I just can't bring myself to continue the dark verse because I'm way too obsessed with Tristan and Morana, I just can't bring myself to read the third book😂😂😂😂

  • @brittanyhayes5824
    @brittanyhayes5824 Před 4 měsíci

    It’s like you read my mind about starting a dark romance 😮

  • @gentrygearner245
    @gentrygearner245 Před 4 měsíci

    My first dark romance was haunting and hunting Adeline😭 and I absolutely LOVE them

  • @emerkinsella470
    @emerkinsella470 Před 4 měsíci

    You're t-shirt is so cute 🥺

  • @vanshikaaggarwal5532
    @vanshikaaggarwal5532 Před 4 měsíci

    Omgggg I'm reading Darling Venom right now!!! What a coincidence 😂❤ Andddddd I read the Mindfuck series last. It was soooo good so good!! 5 stars, def!

  • @ashleylinton7293
    @ashleylinton7293 Před 4 měsíci

    I have been a dark romance reader for many years, but I will still sit and listen to Larry giving a guide on something I know all too well (not the Taylor Swift reference😂)

  • @straverry_tae
    @straverry_tae Před 4 měsíci

    brb gonna use this video to dive into my dark romance era👀