Dark Romance Books and Monster Romance on Hoopla

Bad Bishop by L.J. Shen and read by Lucy Rivers and Corvin King 

Her innocence was stolen, leaving a hidden pregnancy and a Camorra secret. Sold into a ruthless alliance, she becomes Tiernan Callaghan’s pawn. He sees weakness; she plans survival. In this deadly chess match, the underdog may win.

Throne of Power by Rina Kent 

In the mafia world, women do not rule—but Rai is the exception. Chosen by a ruthless legacy, she must claim power through an arranged marriage. Her groom is Kyle Hunter, a ghostly former protector turned rival, and the throne demands blood, sacrifice, and her heart.

My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher 

Asmodeus, a jazz-obsessed Prince of Hell, escapes Earth with his brothers, seeking freedom. When a human violinist sees through his curse, desire sparks chaos, deadly pursuit, and secrets that could damn them both, proving love may be Hell itself.

Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube 

Twenty-year-old Temperance Verus enters a deadly courtship where basilisks teach seduction. Bonded to Caspen, the Serpent King, she’s torn between prince and monster as secrets surface, forcing her to choose between love, loyalty, and survival. 

Bonds of Hercules by Jasmine Mas and read by Aiden Snow 

Hercules is trapped in a marriage to enemies and entangled in a cult, with rivals vying for her loyalty. As an Underworld prisoner escapes and secrets unravel, she enters the Gladiator Competition to reclaim her power—ready to make Sparta burn.

Married to My Grumpy Minotaur Boss by Ami Wright and read by Cassandra Myles and John Masterson 

Faking a marriage to her grumpy minotaur boss on reality TV seemed like a bad idea—but ratings are at stake. Stuck together on a romantic island, Justine struggles to save the network while resisting falling for Ronan, the controlling, irresistible “monster husband” of her dreams.