S1E5 - Sweet Cruelty - Zoe Blake

S1E5 - Sweet Cruelty - Zoe Blake

Author: Trigger Warning Romance: A Dark Romance Podcast April 4, 2022 Duration: 1:31:05
Today, Nat and Tori start a new adventure with the first book in the Ruthless Obsession series, Sweet Cruelty, by Zoe Blake. They've got something for everyone: books, 90's television shows, and Russian marriage rituals. Don't be a stranger. Check it out!  *** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*** ✅  Contemporary dark mafia; age gap; shy, bookworm, virginal FMC, spanking, punishment kink, belting, kidnapping, punishment kink; praise kink  🚩  Non-con; dub-con; treacherous body syndrome;  off page sexual assault; violence  ******  Upcoming episode: Sweet Depravity amazon.com/dp/B094YRJTLL  ******  Don't forget! Rate and review for your chance to win a signed copy of The Ruthless Obsession series by Zoe Blake. North America for the hard copy - Every where else for the ebooks!  ******  Titles mentioned during this episode: The Nympho Librarian (the book is apparently out of print, but the poster is available on Amazon!); Twist Me - Anna Zaires; Sweet Depravity - Zoe Blake; Sweet Savagery - Zoe Blake; Sweet Brutality - Zoe Blake; Sweet Ferocity - Zoe Blake, Ward - Zoe Blake; Broken Doll - Zoe Blake; Ivanov Family series - Zoe Blake Other mentions: Addison Cain; Charmed TV series  ******  A list of abbreviations and terms frequently used in relation to dark romance novels: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bh256h2JY3SF3lI4aHeMEynxw8PeQhPSjViMsY8kKd8/edit?usp=drivesdk  ******  Find us below: Instagram: @triggerwarningromance @geeky_anguissette TikTok: @triggerwarningromance Email TriggerWarningRomance@gmail.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/triggerwarningromance/  ******  Intro and Outro music: We Ascend Instrumental by Michael Briguglio5

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

Trigger Warning Romance
Podcast Episodes
S1E28 - Trope Talk - Mafia Romance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
S1E27 - Descent - Sam Mariano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:11
This week we deep dive Descent by Sam Mariano and oh boy… we will never look at look at Egyptian Temples the same ever again! Please join us as we giggle our way thru this Dark Billionaire Romance and swoon HARD over Cal…
S1E26 - Rowe - Dylan Page with Corvin King [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:06
This week you get an extra special, growly episode with guest host and narrator Corvin King, as he brings us Rowe by Dylan page – a primal Neanderthal Dark Romance with definite Tarzan and Jane Dark Romance vibes! Please…
S1E25 - Dead Love - Audrey Rush with Zoe Blake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:46
Happy Halloween Everyone! This week to celebrate the end of Spook-Tober the queen of Dark Romance, Zoe Blake, came on the podcast and she bought us Dead Love by Audrey Rush – a super spooky stalker romance about a Grave…
S1E24 - Wild - D.D. Prince [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:51
Biting and chasing and knotting, Oh My! This week to celebrate Spook-Tober we took a walk on the WILD side (pun intended) with Wild by D.D. Prince. This Alpha Wolf Shifter book was just what the doctor ordered after last…
S1E23 - Dark Prince - Christine Feehan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:09
This week to celebrate Spook-Tober we decided to go old school with an oldie but goodie Vampire throw back: Dark Prince by Christine Feehan. This "Dark" Series was one of the first true romance novels either of us have e…
S1E22 - Hunting Adeline - H.D. Carlton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:28
Hunting Adeline (The Cat and Mouse Duet, Book 2) by H.D. Carlton *** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*** ✅ Medium burn contemporary dark stalker romantic suspense; age 25+ FMC; hacker & vigilante (all in one) MMC; author F…
S1E21 - Haunting Adeline - H.D. Carlton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:49
Haunting Adeline (The Cat and Mouse Duet, Book 1) by H.D. Carlton *** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*** ✅ Medium burn contemporary dark stalker romantic suspense; instant obsession; aged 25+ FMC; hacker & vigilante (all…
S1E20 - Trigger Warning Romance Update! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:24
Hello Trigger Tribe! We're sorry that we've been absent. Unfortunately Tori caught COVID and was under the weather for a little while, so we had to put her health before the podcast. Thankfully she's on the mend and we'v…
S1E19 - Den of Vipers - K.A. Knight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:11
Tori is thrilled to be branching into the reverse harem genre with K.A. Knight's Den of Vipers... Y'all know how much she loves the banana-pants crazy psychos! At the same time has Nat has found a limit!? ***THIS EPISODE…