S2E22 Wicked Games - Zoe Blake

S2E22 Wicked Games - Zoe Blake

Author: Trigger Warning Romance: A Dark Romance Podcast September 5, 2023 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 Peeps: Wicked Games by Zoe Blake. Joins us as we try to unscramble our brains after this absolutely unhinged mind fuck… to the point where Tori and Nat couldn’t come to an agreement on multiple points in this book - including, whether or not this was in fact a Romance, Tori says no, Nat says yes… who do you agree with? As always, check the triggers and enjoy!  ***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*** ✅  Contemporary adjacent; captive; age gap; billionaire MMC; actress FMC; FMC runs away; insta-obsession; OTT jealous/possessive; forced orgasms; face-fucking; figging; all sorts of kinky shit; complete and utter mindfuck, and not just for Lizzie. 🚩 Non-con; water-boarding; torture; non-consensual drugging; ongoing rape occurrences by MMC; treacherous body syndrome;  gaslighting;  mental/emotional/physical abuse; mental health concerns; non-consensual sexual humiliation ****** Upcoming episode: Sinister Games - Zoe Blake ****** Titles mentioned: Sweet Cruelty - Zoe Blake Forget-Me-Not Bombshell - Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti WITSEC series - Ashley Rostek Assorted random other mentions: Authors After Midnight (www.authorsaftermidnight.com) Tori's Pinterest TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT82NWcm5/ Nat's Pinterest TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT82N4SXK/ Drethi Anis on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@authordrethianis ****** 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 https://www.instagram.com/triggerwarningromance/  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@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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S2E5 Chit Chat and Podcast Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:05
Hello Trigger Tribe! We’ve missed you! Sorry we haven’t uploaded in a little while but both of us have been in the middle of a lot of not so fun adulting and have been a bit too overwhelmed and stretched thin with work/v…
S2E4 - Claim Me - Anna Zaires [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:57
This week Yulia and Lucas finally get their HEA as we conclude our discussion of Book 3 of the Capture me Series - Claim Me - by Anna Zaires! This may be arguably the most action packed book of the three and the spice le…
S2E3 - Bind Me - Anna Zaires [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:26
Welcome back to our discussion of Book 2 of the Capture Me Series - Bind Me - by Anna Zaires. This was an extra SPICY one! We had a lot of fun giggling our way through this one, buckle up and enjoy the ride! *** THIS EPI…
S2E2 - Intro to Dark Romance (Patreon Exclusive Bonus Episode) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:57
Hello and Happy New Year everyone! We have decided to release this Patreon exclusive episode to everyone as a New Year’s Gift! If you are a part of the Patreon, you’re more than welcome to skip this one because you’ve pr…
S2E1 - Capture Me - Anna Zaires [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:52
Happy New Year and welcome to Season 2 of Trigger Warning Romance everyone! We're starting the new year off by going back to our roots, a super spicy Captive/Captor, Enemies to Lovers, Mafia Romance with a sprinkling of…
S1E32 - How the Hitman Stole Christmas - Sam Mariano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:42
We hope that everyone had a fantastic Holiday season this year, the two of us here at TWR are wrapping up our holiday theme with Sam Mariano's Christmas tale of How the Hitman Stole Christmas (even if we're technically a…
S1E31 - Dark Holiday - Vivian Murdoch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:11
The Christmas fun continues this week with Vivian Murdoch's Dark Holiday. Timing didn't work out for last week, and we couldn't stay on topic if an Alpha barked at us, so enjoy the ride! *** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILER…
S1E30 - His For Christmas - Skye Warren [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:51
Nothing says Happy Holidays like Dark Romance! Join us as we recap our version of the Holiday Classics this December... because nothing makes us jolly and gay like a little bit of kink, spice and everything nice! We kick…
S1E29 - Trope Talk - Age Gap Romance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:15
Life has been sad and hard here at TWR. Well, that's a little exaggerated, but life has been incredibly spastic for both of us. So, we switched it up again and have another trope talk for you. I hope you enjoy some of ou…
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…