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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S1E7 - Greed - Brooklyn Cross [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:34
Slow burn paranormal fated mates; underground fighting; OW drama; non-sexy chase scene Some of the audio on Nat's side got a little distorted during recording, we tried to fix it best we could but parts are still a littl…
S1E6 - Sweet Depravity - Zoe Blake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:05
Last week. We were introduced to Vaska and Mary, that quirky couple from Sweet Cruelty, and this week the spotlight is on these two as we enjoy the second book of the Ruthless Obsession series, Sweet Depravity, by Zoe Bl…
S1E5 - Sweet Cruelty - Zoe Blake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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.…
S1E4 - Hold Me - Anna Zaires [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:43
This is a sad occasion. We're finishing up the Twist Me trilogy, and we're sad to see the backs of these characters. Hopefully, we'll get to catch up on Julian and Nora when we get a chance to dive into Tormentor Mine (P…
S1E3 - Keep Me - Anna Zaires [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:20
This week we continue our deep dive into Anna Zaires' Twist Me trilogy. We delve further into the banana-pants crazy of Julian and watch Nora become a force to be reckoned with. *** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*** 🚩 Du…
S1E2 - Twist Me - Anna Zaires [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:34
This week we start our deep dive into Anna Zaires's Twist Me trilogy with the first chapter of this story, Twist Me, a dark captor/captive romance.. Join us in the absolutely insane world of Julian Esguerra. Will Nora su…
S1E1 - Intro to Dark Romance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:57
Welcome to Trigger Warning Romance - A Dark Romance Podcast! Here we discuss our favorite tropes, books, authors and overall all banana-pants craziness that encompasses everything that is Dark Romance! Join us for the co…