S1E28 - Trope Talk - Mafia Romance

S1E28 - Trope Talk - Mafia Romance

Author: Trigger Warning Romance: A Dark Romance Podcast November 22, 2022 Duration: 1:33:16
Ooops! Sorry everyone, this week was a little hectic for us so we couldn't finish the book we promised last week, don't worry The Death Club episode is till coming. However, since we didn't want to leave you high and dry we decided to do and episode on one of our favorite dark romance tropes: Mafia! There are no particular triggers today - but we do cover most of them in this unscheduled Mafia trope talk. Join us with pen and paper to take notes because we cover A LOT of really great Mafia books and authors in this one. SLet us know what your favorite Mafia books are on on socials... we clearly need more of them! ****** Upcoming episode: Sicko by Amo Jones amazon.com/dp/B0894QLWKW ****** Titles mentioned: Mafia Wars series Forget-Me-Not Bombshell - Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Binding Rose - Ivy Fox The Dominator - D.D. Prince Truth or Dare - D.D. Prince Unbound - D.D. Prince Five Points Mob Collection  - Serena Akeroyd Filthy - Serena Akeroyd Filthy Feck - Serena Akeroyd Ruthless Triad - Theodore Taylor Cruel Crimes Duet by Jarica James Ruthless King - Allison Ames Malice Mafia  - CoraLee June Sweet Ferocity - Zoe Blake The Gamemaker series - Kresley Cole Savage Control - L.V. Lane Terrible Beauty - Anna Zaires Devil's Lair - Anna Zaires Angel's Cage - Anna Zaires Run Posy Run - Cate C. Wells Bellandi Crime Syndicate - Adelaide Forrest Bloodied Hands  - Adelaide Forrest Grieved Loss - Adelaide Forrest Torment  - Dylan Page Sordid - Nikki Sloane Sokolov Mafia Clan - Ivy Clyde Finding My Home  - Nikita Parmenter Vicious Games - Zoe Blake Assorted random other mentions: 365 - Netflix movie ****** A list of abbreviations and terms frequently used in relation to dark romance novels can be found at https://triggerwarningromance.com/glossary/ ****** Find us below: www.triggerwarningromance.com https://linktr.ee/TriggerWarningRomance Instagram @triggerwarningromance @geeky_anguissette TikTok @triggerwarningromance Email TriggerWarningRomance@gmail.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/triggerwarningromance/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/triggerwarningromance ****** Intro and Outro music: We Ascend Instrumental by Michael Briguglio

Dive into the shadowy corners of love stories with Trigger Warning Romance. This podcast is an unflinching deep-dive into the books and narrative tropes that live within the dark romance genre, where themes often venture into morally complex and explicitly taboo territory. Each episode is a candid conversation, dissecting the compelling, sometimes uncomfortable, elements that define these stories-from power dynamics and specific triggers to the controversial plot devices that keep readers hooked. We approach every discussion without judgment, fostering a space for curious adults to explore these narratives thoughtfully. You’ll hear detailed breakdowns of popular and obscure titles, analysis of why certain dark tropes resonate, and frank acknowledgments of content that requires a strong constitution. This is a podcast for listeners who understand that romance isn't always light, and that exploring the darker facets of desire and fiction requires a mature, nuanced perspective. Prepare for thoughtful, explicit, and deeply engaging talks that respect the genre and its audience. Remember, you must be at least 18 to listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 68

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S2E26 Twisted - D.D. Prince [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:11
IT’S OFFICIALLY SPOOKY SEASON!!! Happy Spooktober everyone! We are kicking this one off with a good old Wolf Shifter hunting down his fated mate regardless of her engagement status and knotting her until she accepts his…
S2E25 - Sweet Vengeance - Viano Oniomoh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:20
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S2E24 Savage Games - Zoe Blake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:19
Join Nat and Tori for the final part of Richard and Lizzie's love story... if you can even call it a love story, the jury is still out on that one! But what we can agree on is that it was a fantastic, dark and twisted ta…
S2E23 Sinister Games - Zoe Blake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:28
Dive back into the absolutely deranged world of Zoe Blake’s Dark Obsessions series. This week we pick back up with Sinister Games and much like Lizzy, Tori and Nat are totally into it while simultaneously questioning our…
S2E22 Wicked Games - Zoe Blake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:14
Oopsie doopsie! We lost a file, found a file, had to re-edit… but enough with the non-dark romance shenanigans… we’re back! And we’re back with one of our favorite Dark Romance Reads by one of our favorite Dark Romance P…
S2E21 Cruel Idols - Sorcha Black [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:59
Join us for yet another unhinged episode where Tori’s ADHD runs rampant and Nat can’t keep it reeled in. Technically, this is a Deep Dive episode on Sorcha Black’s Cruel Idols: An Enemies to Lovers MMF Bisexual Romance……
S2E20 The Pucking Wrong Number - C.R. Jane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:26
TORI’S BACK!!!! So, it’s only fitting that we dive right back into our groove with a Trigger Tribe member recommendation: The Pucking Wrong Number by C.R. Jane (thank you Camille). This book surprised both in a good way,…
S2E19 365 Days (The Movie) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:22
Join us for something a little different this week! BFF Maxine - Nat’s old college radio cohost joins Nat to deep dive and review the Netflix Blockbuster: 365 Days. Where do we even begin? This unhinged, yet beautifully…
S2E18 Unhinged Desires: A Dark Romance by Kylie Kent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:59
This week special guest and fellow podcaster Princess Rara from the Pink Kink Podcast is back! And she’s “made up” for her last book choice by bringing us a quintessential true dark romance – Unhinged Desires: A Dark Rom…
S2E17 Scandals of the Father - Zoe Blake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:24
Guard your loins ladies and gentlemen! Mr. Savage (Nat’s husband) is this week’s extra special guest and he’s giving us his take on Zoe Blake’s Scandals of the Father. It’s safe to say that his mind was absolutely blown…