Trope Guide

Dark Paranormal Romance

Vampires, shifters, and creatures of the night who love obsessively.

What is Paranormal Romance?

Paranormal romance features supernatural love interests — vampires, werewolves, shifters, demons, angels, fae, or other creatures. Dark paranormal romance adds moral complexity, danger, and intense possessiveness.

These heroes aren't human, and they don't love like humans. Their love is eternal, obsessive, and often comes with fangs.

Popular Creatures

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Vampires

Immortal, predatory, bloodlust meets regular lust

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Shifters

Werewolves, fated mates, primal instincts

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Fae

Beautiful, cruel, bound by strange rules

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Demons

Deals, bargains, souls at stake

Best Dark Paranormal Romance

1

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas

Fae
2

Rhapsodic

Laura Thalassa

Fae
3

Lover Awakened

J.R. Ward

Vampire
4

Dark Lover

J.R. Ward

Vampire
5

Zodiac Academy

Caroline Peckham

Shifters/Fae
6

Lore

Alexandra Bracken

Gods

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