I am a huge sucker for angst in my romance books but it's difficult to find options that aren't juvenile or just downright abuse.
I would love to read a romance book that includes themes of angst. Examples of some of my favorite tropes/situations are:
*The FMC getting injured/critically wounded and the MMC being distraught (especially if it's their fault/due to their negligence)
*Misunderstandings or betrayal that cause separation
*Anything that ends up with the MMC groveling
I'm okay with darker themes, as well as jealousy, and possessiveness. I'm open to and read many different genres (fantasy, modern, fiction, mafia, sci-fi, horror, etc), as long as the romance and relationship between the MMC & FMC plays a strong role.
An example of something I did not enjoy was Shallow River by H.D. Carlton. Not because of subject matter, but because there was just too much shoved into one book/plotline and got to the point where I was finding the story ridiculous instead of immersive.
I appreciate any suggestions! Thanks!
by ceruleancrescent