romance books with toxic relationships

Eighteen-year-old Caleb Greyson has always felt like he didn’t quite belong. Born as an unexpected child to parents who never truly wanted him, he’s spent most of his life feeling like an afterthought. Now, with a recent heartbreak weighing heavily on him, Caleb sees college as his chance for a fresh start—a place where he can finally create his own identity, free from the shadows of his past. Arriving at the University of Delaware, he’s eager to leave behind the pain and loneliness, but life has a way of challenging even the best-laid plans Is he ready for the people and experiences that will shape his future? Or will the weight of his past keep him from embracing the life he’s always longed for?

Romance et vampire fans aimeront cette histoire... Après trois cents ans de l'exécution du vampire qui l'a créée, Kira trouve réconfort, aide, et l'amour dans les bras d'un humain... mais pour combien de temps ? L'exécution du vampire qui fait d'elle, Kira obtient l'aide d'un ami magique en étant placée dans un coma magique pendant 300 ans. Quand il est temps d'extraire de sa cachette, la sorcière sollicite l'aide de quelques hommes sur un voyage de chasse. Étincelles voler et l'amour est dans l'air la minute l'un des ensembles hommes yeux sur elle. Avec le mal toujours à la recherche de son vampire, va-t-il être en mesure d'assurer sa sécurité ? Rempli d'action et de sensations fortes, l'émergence est une histoire qui vous tourner les pages jusqu'à la fin !

When ambitious journalist Quinn lands the scoop of a lifetime - an exclusive with the reclusive billionaire Lachlan McIntyre - she never imagines it will lead her into the eye of a storm... both literally and figuratively. Trapped on Lachlan's private island by a raging typhoon, Quinn finds herself drawn into the orbit of this magnetic older man. As the wind howls outside, Lachlan's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble, revealing dark secrets that could destroy everything he's built. With each passing day, the heat between them intensifies. Quinn knows she should keep things professional, but how can she resist when Lachlan looks at her like she's the answer to every question he's ever had? As Lachlan opens up, sharing his deepest thoughts and desires, Quinn realizes she's stumbled upon the story of a lifetime. But at what cost? The longer she stays, the harder it becomes to decide whether her feelings or career or more important. When the clouds finally part, Quinn faces an impossible choice: pursue the truth that could make her career, or protect the man who's captured her heart? Will Quinn choose ambition or love? Can Lachlan let her go once she knows it all?

Five officers involved in a joint operation find love and babies with younger women in this compilation of interconnected stories and characters.

Vivi Fenrir had always been drawn to the wild. As a dedicated wildlife biologist, she believed the remote forests of Wyoming would be her sanctuary—a place where she could escape the pain of her past and immerse herself in the study of the wolves she loves. But when a routine field expedition turns deadly, Vivi finds herself at the mercy of ruthless poachers. Just as her life hangs in the balance, salvation arrives in the form of four impossibly strong men. Xander Wilde, the formidable Alpha of the Wilde pack, and his brothers—Dax, Kane, and Vale—are more than just men. They are powerful wolf shifters, bound by blood and an unbreakable bond. When they rescue Vivi, they are stunned to realize she is their fated mate, the woman destined to complete their lives and their pack. But Vivi's arrival in their world is only the beginning. As she is drawn deeper into their secretive and dangerous lives, she must confront the truth about who she is and the power she never knew she possessed. With poachers closing in and a shadowy enemy threatening the pack, Vivi and her mates must stand together or risk losing everything. In a world where passion is tested and danger collide, can Vivi embrace her destiny and the fierce love of four men who would die to protect her?

"Everything of you is a non-existing dangerous drug, Natalia. And I'm addicted to it." He whispered in my ear. He brushed his nose on my neck and then my hair like he was smelling my body and my hair. I stopped breathing and started wiggling. "H-how do you know my name? W-Why am I here?" My voice came out as a mere whisper. "I couldn't stop thinking about you from the moment I laid my eyes on you. Fuck, you looked so fucking sexy in that outfit." He said in a husky tone. His hands fell on my waist and grabbed it so tightly that I could tell it would leave a mark. <3 If you start loving someone from deep down your heart, you will stop caring about the hurts, miseries, anguishes and traumas that he/she once caused in your life. You'll even be ready to sacrifice your own life for him/her. Love can change your miseries and traumas into peace and happiness, love can change an emotionless monster into a loverboy. If you don't want to love or don't want to be loved then love won't wait for your permission. You won't even realize 'where, when and how' you fell in love. Love can destroy you within a blink, love can be your biggest trauma and love can even kill you with no mercy. Natalia Rauf, a simple Bengali girl, lived in a town like many middle class decent families of Bangladesh. She had a beautiful and peaceful life with her family and friends. But her peace and happiness turned into miseries and traumas when the most wanted ruthless psycho killer from Italy came in her life. Stay with the adrenaline pumping, adventurous and romantic journey of a high school girl and a criminal till the end.

Ashley is back into his hometown to settle down for good only to have the misfortune of living with this obnoxiously handsome CEO of Potent Club Brewery, Trent Xavier Easton who also happened to have a secret identity of his own.Read as feelings bloom and emotions gets ahead of these young men and as secrets of their past intertwine with one another with fates controlling the flow of their lives.Will they reach a happy ever after? Or will their love story be denied by the destiny... again?

Sinalo na yata ni Elizabeth ang lahat ng kamalasan sa mundo nang malaman na ‘matandang makunat’ pala ang papakasalan niya para maisalba ang kompanya ng taong nagpalaki sa kanya. Kaparehong rason kung bakit ipinagpalit siya ng kanyang boyfriend. Galit sa lahat at gustong maghiganti, niyaya ni Elizabeth ang taong nakabangga niya palabas—si Wulfric, na kunin ang kanyang virginity. Wulfric, the gray-eyed sexy beast gave her the experience she wouldn’t forget. Lalo na’t pinabaunan siya nito ng kambal sa kanyang sinapupunan. Secrets, betrayal…she doesn’t have a choice but to seek help from the father of her twins. But only to realize, that Wulf was the man she was running from. Hell, hindi matandang makunat ang pinakasalan niya!******* “A-Are you single, Sir?” Elizabeth asked in a shaky voice. He angled his head and his lips became firmer than it was.“Pop my virginity. I’m giving you my piece of hymen.”“You look fragile. Your eyes are sad.” “M-My boyfriend cheats on me.” Muling nagkumpol ang mga luha sa gilid ng kanyang mga mata. That was when Liz saw death in his ash-gray eyes. ——Wulf stared at the twins. “He is our daddy!” they said in unison. Naistatwa siya nang mabilis na tumakbo ang dalawa at yumakap sa kanyang mga binti. Labas ang gilagid na ngiting-ngiti ang batang babae. Nagningning ang mga mata nito nang tumingala sa kanya. “Daddy, we found you!”

(Gideon Vesarius' Story) At the age of nineteen, Lyzza joined an auction to sell her body out of desperate need. Whoever has the highest bid will get her virginity. And it happened to be Gideon Vesarius, the bad-ass ex-military, multi-billionaire. He had her, then left her life. She thought it would be forever. Four years later, when she was about to be an intern at a large airline company, she did not expect that the man who owned her virginity also owned the company. He found her secret, and their three-year old daughter. Will he take the kid away? Or… he gave her another choice - marry him!

It was just a one-night mistake, and their lives changed forever.   Could love blossom in a way that you never expected?