S2E16 Heartless Heathens - Santana Knox

S2E16 Heartless Heathens - Santana Knox

Author: Trigger Warning Romance: A Dark Romance Podcast July 18, 2023 Duration: 1:41:30


Grab those headphones… Corvin King is back! And this time he brought us his latest project: Heartless Heathens by Santana Knox – A Why Choose Gothic Romance! Please head the trigger warnings as this book really pushes the boundaries between “sane and sin” and the

story itself is anti-religion, taboo and touches uncomfortable topics. This is a corruption story, there are no heroes here… and Corvin and Nat get into the nitty gritty. As always, check the triggers and enjoy!

 

*** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS***

 

✅ Why Choose romance, dystopian romance, enemies to lovers, gothic romance, touch her and die, billionaire romance, DP, DVP, University Romance, Hunchback of Notre Dame adjacent

 

🚩 Explicit language, death of parents, history of trauma, murder, gruesome deaths, suicidal thoughts, traumatic adoption, disembowelment, dismembering, drowning, sexual asphyxiation, choking, dubious consent, non-consensual sexual acts, physical assault, sexual assault, coercion, unprotected sex, light degradation, coerced attempted suicide, blood play, knife play, bomb threat, bodily mutilation, child abuse, neglect, fictional satanic worship, fictional occultism, non-consensual drug use, virgin heroine

 

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Upcoming episode:

Dark Romance TBD with Mr. Savage

 

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Corvin King

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Email: covinkingvo@gmail.com

https://www.corvinkingvo.com/

 

 

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Titles mentioned:

Fifty Shades of Grey – E.L. James

 

Ravens Cry – Charlie Nottingham

 

Rowe – Dylan Page

 

Pucking Wrong Number – C.R. Jane

 

 

 

 

Authors After Midnight Book Convention

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Fated Mates Podcast

https://fatedmates.net/

 

Libby App (Virtual Library)

 

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A list of abbreviations and terms frequently used in relation to dark romance novels can be found at https://triggerwarningromance.com/glossary/ 

 

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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.
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