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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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
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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…
S1E18 - Q&A with Nat & Tori [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:10:36
So, we took a flying leap off the runaway train during this Question and Answer episode. We don't know what you're expecting, but this probably isn't it. It's even better. We hit highlights from the history of dark roman…