Best Revenge Romance Books

It started as payback. It ended as passion. Revenge romance books are scheming, intense, and dangerously addictive -- because nothing complicates a revenge plan like falling for the target. Browse our picks of the most twisted and satisfying vengeance love stories.

It started as payback and ended as passion. Revenge romance is scheming, intense, and dangerously addictive -- because nothing complicates a plan like falling for the target.

Corrupt

Penelope Douglas

Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Morally Gray

Medieval Romance and Material Culture

Nicholas Perkins

Historical Medieval Revenge

Lone Star

Evelyn Rogers

Historical Paranormal Western

The Lady and the Falconer

Laurel O'Donnell

Medieval Revenge

Milady's Revenge

Anne Herries

Regency Revenge Grief

Chasing: A Grumpy Boss Romantic Comedy (Unleashed Romance, Book 6)

Kylie Gilmore

Boss Employee Friends to Lovers Small Town

Revenge

Debra Webb

Childhood Sweethearts Villain Antihero Revenge

Forbidden

Tia Louise

Teacher Student Age Gap Revenge

Her Pirate to Love

Michelle Beattie

Pirate Celebrity Ordinary Revenge

Black Site: A Love Story

Robert Lobis

Pen Pals to Lovers Revenge Grief

Savage Mountain Romance Books 1-4: Four Standalone Romances

Mika Lane

Mountain Kidnapping Captive Snowed In

The Revenge Collection

Abby Green, Maya Blake, Annie West, Lynne Graham, Sarah Morgan, Trish Morey, Janette Kenny, Sara Craven, Jennie Lucas, Katherine Garbera, Sandra Marton

Revenge

His Revenge

Roxy Sinclaire

Revenge Accidental Pregnancy Reformed Bad Boy

The Flaw in His Red-Hot Revenge

Abby Green

Revenge Unrequited Love Amnesia

Shattered Obsession

Roxy Sinclaire

Revenge Medieval Taboo

Ignite You

Diana A. Hicks

Revenge Second Chance Brooding Hero

Warped Obsession

Roxy Sinclaire

Revenge Accidental Pregnancy Kidnapping Captive

Sweet Revenge

Nora Roberts

Revenge Celebrity Ordinary Royalty Commoner

A Reputation For Revenge

Jennie Lucas

Revenge Royalty Commoner Accidental Pregnancy

Keeping Secrets

Is Creations, Iona Rose

Workplace Romance Revenge

Irresistible

Tara Vasser

Vampire Forbidden Love Kidnapping Captive

Frequently Asked Questions

What is revenge romance?

It started as payback and ended as passion. Revenge romance is scheming, intense, and dangerously addictive — because nothing complicates a plan like falling for the target. Revenge romance is one of the most searched-for tropes in the genre, loved for its unique emotional arc and satisfying payoffs.

Who are the best revenge romance authors?

Rina Kent, L.J. Shen, and Ana Huang plot devious revenge romances. Vengeance plans that crumble when the schemer falls for the target.

What's the difference between revenge and redemption arc romance?

Revenge romance starts with a plan to destroy; redemption romance starts with a desire to atone. In revenge stories, the protagonist schemes and falls in love with the target. In redemption, they're already sorry and trying to earn a second chance. Revenge is offense; redemption is defense.