Forced Proximity Books

Forced proximity throws two characters into close quarters with no way out. Maybe they're snowed in at a cabin, sharing a small apartment, or stuck together by circumstance. In dark romance, this trope amplifies the tension — you can't escape someone who terrifies you, attracts you, and makes you question everything. The physical closeness forces emotional intimacy whether they want it or not. Common settings include isolated cabins, safe houses, arranged living situations, and captivity. The 'only one bed' situation is a classic forced proximity moment.