S3E9 Arranged/Forced Marriage Trope Talk

S3E9 Arranged/Forced Marriage Trope Talk

Author: Trigger Warning Romance: A Dark Romance Podcast April 29, 2024 Duration: 53:00

RIP to your TBRs, you have been warned! This episode is full of scrumptious Dark Romance Recs around the Arranged/Forced Marriage Trope and of course full of tangents and banter. As always, check the triggers and enjoy!

 

*** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS***

 

✅  Arranged/Forced Marriage, Mine, Insta Love/Lust, Touch Her and Die

 

🚩 Arranged/Forced Marriage, Mafia, Age Gap, Violence, Dub-Con/Non Con, Coercion

 

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Upcoming episode: DNFs and Three Ways?

 

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Titles mentioned:

1. Forget Me Not Bombshell – Caroline Pekham

2. Deceptive Vows – Faith Summers

3. Den of Vipers – KA Knight

4. Dangerous Defiance – Selena

5. Mine – Sara Fields

6. Terrible Beauty, Beautify Chains, Chained Fate (Molotov Betrothal Series) – Anna Zaires

7. A Vow of Hate, A Vow of Forever – Layla James

8. Savage Vow (Ivanov Crime Family Series) Book 1 – Zoe Blake

9. Bride – Ali Hazelwood

10. Bitter Heat (Singed Series) Book 1, Bitter Secrets – Mia Knight

11. Unhinged – Vera Valente

12. The Fixer - Tera Crescent

13. A Soul To Keep – Opal Reyne

14. Given To The Groundhog – Melanie Nix

15. Fierce King – Sadie Kinkade

16. Ruthless King (Ruthless Warlords) Book 1 – Allison Aimes

17. Silent Vow – Agent Monique

18. Little Bird – Jannica Snow

19. Forgive Me for my Sins Natasha Knight

20. Marrying Winterbourne (Ravanels Series) Book 2 – Lisa Kleypas

21. Scorn of the Betrothed – Zoe Blake

 

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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

 

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Audio Editing by Michael Achenbach – 3Paws Productions


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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