Religion and Romance: Four Books for Fans of The Anti-Hero

Welcome back, romance readers!

Today we have four books you’ll love if you enjoyed The Anti-Hero by Sara Cate. These picks range from mid-range spice to completely on fire. Enjoy responsibly!

But before getting started, this is a friendly reminder to be aware of your triggers and to check for any necessary trigger warnings associated with the titles below.

The Anti-Hero by Sara Cate

The Goode Brothers, Book One

For readers who enjoy

• Age-Gap Romance
• Fake Dating
• BDSM
• Contemporary Romance
• Dual POV

Adam Goode is the eldest son of a prominent Austin preacher who has lived on the virtuous side. However, he discovers that his father is a VIP member of a local kink club, which changes everything. He is done being righteous, and when the club owner’s girlfriend comes to him with a proposal, he can’t resist. They start a fake dating scheme and film dirty videos. The more they film these scenes, the more he likes it. He wants to degrade her, hurt her, and violate her. Eventually, he doesn’t recognize the man he used to be.
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Crossed by Emily McIntire

Never After, Book Five

For readers who enjoy

• Dark Romance
• Age-Gap Romance
• Forbidden Romance
• Stalker Romance
• Slow-Burn Romance

Father Cade Frédéric has dedicated his life to the church but struggles with darkness within him. He is tasked with becoming the priest in Festivalé, Vermont, a despair-filled town. Amaya Paquette is a mysterious woman in Festivalé who cares for her younger brother during the day and transforms into Esmeralda, a dancer, at night. When Father Cade sees Amaya, he becomes trapped by her and believes she is using witchcraft to lure him. Despite his love for her, he decides to be her demise, even if it means killing her.
Get your copy of Crossed from Bookshop or check your local library! The book is also available through Kindle Unlimited.

Priest by Sierra Simone

Priest, Book One

For readers who enjoy

• Contemporary Romance
• Dark Romance
• Forbidden Romance
• Erotica
• Small Town Romance

Tyler Anselm Bell, a 29-year-old Catholic priest, broke his vow of celibacy and is struggling to reconcile his faith with his desires. Poppy is an intelligent and sexual woman. While she falls hard for Tyler, her conscience is conflicted about permanently altering the path of Tyler’s life.
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That Sik Luv by Jescie Hall

For readers who enjoy

• Suspense
• Age-Gap Romance
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Stalker Romance
• Dark Romance
• Degradation

According to the church, sexual immorality is a dark and innate behavior that is difficult to control. Aero represents the dark parts of herself that she wants to keep hidden. Briony struggles with her desires and the weight of Aero’s unrelenting grasp. 
Get your copy of That Sik Luv from your local library! The book is also available through Kindle Unlimited.

Heartless Heathens by Santana Knox

For readers who enjoy

• Reverse Harems
• Gothic Romance
• Force Proximity
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Erotica

Before they arrive, Romina is just a ghost story on Campus. But once those heathens discover her secret, her life will never be the same. 

Get your copy of Heartless Heathens from Bookshop or check your local library! The book is also available through Kindle Unlimited.

Thirsty for more book recommendations? Check out Give Me More: Eight Seductive Reverse Harem Romances.

Don’t forget to share which book you will add to your TBR. Comment below!

Stay spicy, 

AJ 💋