10 Dark Romance Audiobooks to Listen to in 2025

Love ain’t always roses and Sunday choir hymns, nah. Sometimes it’s a blade in the dark, a whisper in the alley, a promise you know damn well might kill you—but you lean in anyway. That’s dark romance for you, folks, and in 2025, these audiobooks gonna holler it loud through your speakers. I ain’t here to judge the shadows love casts; I’m just here to point you to the good ones, the ones that’ll rattle your bones and make you feel alive. So pull up a chair, plug in them earbuds, and let’s walk through this mess of passion and peril together.

1. "Twisted Love" by Ana Huang

Ava Chen’s a gal with a heart too big for her own good, and Alex Volkov? He’s the kinda fella who’d sell his soul for a nickel and still call it a bargain. They tangle up in a love that’s half hate, half fire, and the audiobook’s voice—smooth as whiskey, sharp as a switchblade—makes you feel every cut. Start here if you wanna see love bend ‘til it breaks.

2. "Haunting Adeline" by H.D. Carlton

Adeline’s minding her business when some shadow man decides she’s his whole world. Ain’t no roses here, just eyes in the dark and a heartbeat that don’t know whether to run or stay. The narrator’s got a chill in his voice that’ll make your skin crawl—in a good way, if you’re twisted like me.

3. "The Sweetest Oblivion" by Danielle Lori

Elena Abelli’s a mafia princess who don’t bow easy, and Nicolas Russo’s the kind of kingpin who’d burn a city to keep her. This audiobook hums with danger, like a jazz band playing in a speakeasy while the cops raid the joint. Love’s a loaded gun here, and they both pull the trigger.

4. "Corrupt" by Penelope Douglas

Erika Fane’s got a wild streak, and Michael Crist’s got a vendetta that’d make the devil blush. They dance a dance of ruin, and the narrator’s growl makes you feel the heat of every step. It’s revenge dressed up as romance, and Lord, it’s a sight to hear.

5. "Den of Vipers" by K.A. Knight

One gal, four snakes in suits, and a debt thicker than Mississippi mud. Roxy’s caught in their den, and these boys ain’t exactly Prince Charming—more like the wolf pack that ate him. The audiobook’s got voices trading off like a barroom brawl, and you can’t help but root for the chaos.

6. "The Darkest Temptation" by Danielle Lori

Mila’s a dreamer who lands in the lap of a Russian devil with a smile too pretty to trust. This ain’t no fairy tale—it’s a tug-of-war with fate, and the narrator’s got a purr that’ll make you forget which side you’re on. Dark, sweet, and sticky as sin.

7. "Still Beating" by Jennifer Hartmann

Two folks stitched together by the kind of pain that don’t wash out. This one’s heavy, like a preacher’s sermon after a long night of sinnin’. The narration’s soft and fierce all at once, carrying you through a love born in the ashes. Bring a handkerchief—you might need it.

8. "Credence" by Penelope Douglas

Tiernan de Haas rolls up to a cabin full of rough men who ain’t her kin but feel too close for comfort. It’s a slow burn that’ll singe your soul, and the audiobook’s got a voice like a storm rolling in—quiet, then loud, then all over you. Taboo? Sure. Gripping? Like a vice.

9. "Desperate Measures" by Katee Robert

Jafar ain’t the genie’s pal here—he’s the boss, and Jasmine’s the prize he’s claimed. This twisted Aladdin tale’s got a narrator who sounds like he’s plotting your downfall while pouring you a drink. It’s power and lust, served up dark and dirty.

10. "Run Posy Run" by Cate C. Wells

Posy’s running from Dario, a man who’d chain love to a wall and call it devotion. It’s a chase through the shadows, and the audiobook’s got a pace that’ll make your heart thump like a rabbit’s foot. You’ll cheer her on, even if you kinda hope he catches her.

These ten? They ain’t your mama’s love stories. They’re the kind where the heart’s a battlefield, and the winners don’t always walk away clean. In 2025, let these voices—gruff, sultry, broken, bold—tell you tales of love that don’t play nice. Pick one, hit play, and see if you can stand the heat. Me? I’m betting you’ll be back for more.

What’s your poison gonna be?