“Paranormal romance” might just be the most popular subgenre of “paranormal fantasy” there is, as the ever-so-popular romance is spiced up even more by the advent of magic, mystery, and inexplicable power. Now, pair this with horror.
You get a different sort of beast entirely.
The four novels listed here are paranormal romance novels with genuinely scary elements that make readers reluctant to put the book down! Ever wanted to be charmed to Cloud-9 while your socks are spooked off your feet?
1) Ten by Gretchen McNeil
A fascinating novel asserted by some readers to have a satisfying spook-factor and quite the bit of gore, so it’s certainly exciting enough to keep a reader up all night.
Inspired by “Queen of Crime,” Agatha Christie, comes a mind-boggling teen horror novel following best friends Meg and Minnie on a weekend house-party retreat on a charming island with promises of tasty drinks, good vibes, and boys. However, the party simmers down to an icy chill when a vengeful message is discovered in the house and a sinister murderer begins a slow string of killings that forces the group’s suspicions upon one another. Worse, there’s a storm outside, no way to contact help – and they’ve got three whole days to survive on this island.
2) Nightmares (The Coven, #1) by Erica Stevens
Readers have said that the title of the novel, Nightmares, is entirely fitting for a book such as this, where some truly scary moments are tucked away.
Avery thought her not-so-great life was just about as fine as it could get before the unsettling revelation that she is not who, or what, she thought she was. An unknown member of a teenaged witch coven that her estranged mother introduces her into, Avery now has to come to terms with a life she never knew, developing her abilities as an immense power grows inside her. Her growing crush on Reid, another member of the coven, is one good thing that’s come out of this. No, the only good thing, as Avery is thrust into a world of luring darkness and frightening nightmares by the mysterious Regan who wants her power more than anything else.
3) The Tegen Cave (Tegens, #1) by Inge-Lise Goss
Many readers fail to keep their mind off the horrifying spiders in this book, described in such great detail which effectively creeped them out.
Hungry for a new, normal life away from crime and danger, Sara Jones flees the clutches of her ex-boyfriend’s criminal family and hides away in a new city. However, things quickly go south when people in her new area start dying mysteriously from poisonous spider bites that have no effect on Sara at all. Her normal life worsens on her 25th birthday, when her dark heritage grows within her and changes the way she must navigate her life. Weirder still, Sara doesn’t know who she can trust… including her new boyfriend who’s been acting nothing short of strange.
4) Black Ambrosia by Elizabeth Engstrom
A vampire horror romance novel that some readers have called horrific, no matter how you define it. A compelling tale of true madness.
Angelina has a sort of “calling,” but not anywhere near the good, kind, or gentle sort. She’s a killer and those unfortunate enough to stand before her can see it in her eyes. To Angelina, her killing people is justified by the Voice in her head, and she kills to put her victims to rest, to bring them peace and solace… There’s nothing better to Angelina, for she kills out of love.
Now… The terms have been lain and one of these books (or more, AKA all of them) have barged their way into your reading list. Though, I know it’s hardly a problem—a spooky paranormal romance can never go wrong.
You’ll fall in love with your creepy reads!
