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5 books for the readers who like to ignore the red flags
Do you know someone who sees a red flag and somehow calls it pink? We’re talking fictional red flags, of course. The brooding love interests, questionable morals, supernatural secrets and walking disasters who make you say, “I can fix them.” If you like your romance a little dangerous and your fictional crushes a little concerning, these reads are calling your name.
⚠️The books featured in this list may contain themes or content that could be triggering or disturbing for some readers. We encourage reviewing individual trigger warnings before reading.
House of Rayne
by Harley Laroux
Forbidden attraction, a creepy island and a house hiding more secrets than it has rooms. When Salem finds herself stranded with the mysterious Rayne, a gruesome murder turns their irresistible chemistry into a fight for survival.
How Not to Court Your Human Captive
by A. K. Caggiano
He's a demon soldier. She's a human prisoner with absolutely no intention of behaving herself. Ember and Severath can't stand each other, but between domestic disasters, sharp-tongued banter and undeniable chemistry, their mutual hatred might be the biggest red flag of all.
Haunted Hearts
by Hanna Harp
Some ghosts refuse to stay in the background, especially when feelings get involved. As Cade prepares for war against the Covenant, his connection with the mysterious presence bound to him deepens, while darker forces wait for their moment to strike.
Songbird in the Gallows
by Alta Hensley
A reformed assassin, a gothic mansion and a romance with murder practically written into the job description. When Saylor seeks revenge for her father's death, Blue becomes her unlikely mentor, but learning to kill might be the least dangerous part of falling for him.
Want Me, Take Me, Haunt Me, Make Me
by Isabel Crowley
Imagine discovering your latest employer plans to trade your soul for his own. Hazel is now marked by a demon, haunted by a dead serial killer and facing desires she doesn't understand. Falling for the darkness might be tempting, but the consequences could be deadly.
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Sometimes the best fictional romances come with a healthy dose of danger, a questionable love interest or a supernatural situation that would have you running in real life. Luckily, you can enjoy all the drama from the safety of your sofa. Find your next dangerously addictive read on Libby and borrow it for free with your library card. After all, fictional red flags don't count... right?
Published Oct 21, 2026
Kiki Faison
Kiki Faison has dreamed of being a writer for as long as she can remember, and today she’s living that dream. When she's not working or volunteering locally, she enjoys exploring nature with her daughter and pup, getting lost in suspense novels, and hunting for treasures while thrifting.