The Dark and Depraved: The Magic of Harley Laroux
Welcome back, romance readers!
Today we’re diving headfirst into the dark, erotic, and kinky world of Harley Laroux.
If you’ve yet to experience the sheer magic woven into LaRoux’s words, you’re in for an electrifying treat. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of her work or a Laroux newbie, get ready to be enchanted, captivated, and utterly enthralled.
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.
Harley is a writer of New Adult Erotica,
Erotic Horror, and Dark Romance. They enjoy crafting steamy stories on the dark and kinky side. The creepier the better. Harley lives in Washington with their husband and three cats. They love horror films, dry red wines, and almost always have a candle lit. Most days, they can be found at their desk drinking tea with at least one cat on their lap.
Source: GoodReads
Where to Find Harley Laroux
Let’s Start with the Series
Dirty 1st Dates
Dahlia meets her crush Rafael at a Halloween Haunt event. Dahlia expects some flirting and fun, but Rafael has even dirtier plans for her. The story spans three spooky Halloween mazes that get her heart racing and her panties wet.
Losers
Jessica Martin was the Prom Queen and Captain of the cheer squad in high school. She ruled her school mercilessly and looked down on everyone she deemed unworthy, especially Manson Reed, whom she considered a “freak.” After high school, they both end up at the same Halloween party, where Manson beats her at a game of Drink or Dare and dares her to serve him for the entire night as his slave. Jessica’s pride and curiosity won’t allow her to refuse, and what ensues is a dark game of pleasure and pain, fear and desire.
Souls Trilogy
Leon, a magician known as a killer, is supposed to take and kill Rae but instead becomes infatuated with her. The cult that once controlled Leon wants Rae, and he is unwilling to lose her to them. Rae, who has always believed in the supernatural, is now being hunted by monsters in the woods, and something ancient and evil is calling her name. Her only chance of survival is the demon stalking her, who wants her body and soul.
His Sniper: A Survivor’s Submission
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Lana has a secret that she cannot ignore. She has found a way to deal with the stress that doesn’t involve killing zombies, but when her self-indulgence causes her to neglect her duties, a survivor’s life is put in danger. Sawyer, the leader of the survivors, knows how to deal with an undisciplined girl like Lana. He believes that only after she is properly punished and satisfied can she become the sniper that the survivors desperately need. However, Lana must decide whether she is willing to submit to Sawyer’s discipline and allow her pride to be shaken for the sake of the group’s survival.
Paddled by Krampus
Alvina is a student of Master Jareth, who teaches her magic. One night, she overhears Jareth talking about his miraculous pleasure potion and steals some for herself. After drinking the potion, she experiences uncontrollable magical orgasms. Unfortunately, Krampus, the monstrous punisher of the wicked, is wandering the woods that night and decides to punish Alvina for her misbehavior. Krampus gives Alvina a hard paddling, and she is helpless to escape due to her magical arousal.
Paddled for Panties
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Adam sneaks into a sorority house to steal his crush’s panties as a trophy, but he is caught by the sorority sisters. As a punishment, the sisters decide to teach him a lesson he will never forget, and Adam soon realizes that they have something more sadistic in mind than just paddling him.
Poolside Punishment
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Lola, a bratty submissive, and her Daddy Dom Austin go to visit their friends in California. Lola just wants to lounge by the pool, get tipsy, and play with her beautiful friend Victoria. However, Austin is a strict disciplinarian and takes Lola over his knee for a hard paddling when she disobeys him. Marcus, Austin’s friend, also gives Lola orders, and when she disobeys in front of Daddy’s friends, Austin gives Marcus permission to discipline Lola next.
Riley’s Punishment: A Survivor’s Submission (no link available)
Riley has no qualms about stealing food from other survivors to ensure her own survival. However, her luck runs out when she is caught stealing from the Owens Brothers, two Southern boys who believe in good old-fashioned discipline. Determined to teach Riley a lesson, they subject her to strict discipline.
Spanked Brats: The Trespasser
Rachel breaks into the Bradley Estate and is caught skinny dipping by the Bradley’s son, Dean. He gives her a choice between submitting to his heavy-handed punishment or submitting to the law. Rachel chooses to be spanked and discovers that Dean’s strict discipline turns her on.
You’ll love Harley Laroux if you enjoy
A paranormal enemies-to-lovers horror story
Her Soul to Take
Leon, a magician known as a killer, is supposed to take and kill Rae but instead becomes infatuated with her. The cult that once controlled Leon wants Rae, and he is unwilling to lose her to them. Rae, who has always believed in the supernatural, is now being hunted by monsters in the woods, and something ancient and evil is calling her name. Her only chance of survival is the demon stalking her, who wants her body and soul.
Get your copy of Her Soul To Take from Kindle Unlimited or check your local library!
A polyamorous enemies-to-lovers story with queer representation
Losers: Part I
Losers: Part I tells the story of a former high school Queen Bee who finds herself drawn to a group of outcasts and engages in a night of forbidden pleasure with them. However, their paths cross again after college, and she becomes entangled in a game where she must fulfill her debt to them.
Get your copy of Losers: Part I from Bookshop or check your local library!
A Halloween short story with a daddy kink
Halloween Haunt
Dahlia meets her crush Rafael at a Halloween Haunt event. Dahlia expects some flirting and fun, but Rafael has even dirtier plans for her. The story spans three spooky Halloween mazes that get her heart racing and her panties wet.
Get your copy of Halloween Haunt from Kindle Unlimited or check your local library!
What is your favorite Harley Laroux book? Which book will you add to your TBR? Let me know in the comments below!
Add these books to your TBR if you love Harley Laroux!
For the Fans by Nyla K.
For readers who enjoy:
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Forbidden Romance
- Grumpy/Sunshine Romance
- Mental Health Representation
- Sports Romance
Stepbrothers Kyran Harbor and Avi Vega are very different from each other. Kyran is a rich, famous, and successful football player, while Avi is an artist who smokes weed and believes in aliens. They are forced to live together, attend the same school, and don’t get along. However, when they face a financial crisis, they must work together to solve their problems.
Get your copy of For the Fans from Kindle Unlimited or check your local library!
Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carlton
For readers who enjoy
- Dark Romance
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Grumpy Sunshine
- Thrillers
Does It Hurt? follows Sawyer, who has forgotten who she is. She meets Enzo Vitale, an enigmatic man who loves the deep sea and its predators. He lures her onto his boat, seeking vengeance, and they end up shipwrecked. They seek refuge in a decrepit lighthouse, and Sawyer realizes it’s no longer a question of who she is, but whether she will survive.
Get your copy of Does It Hurt? from Bookshop or check your local library! The audiobook is available through audiobooks.com. This book is also available with Kindle Unlimited.
Hawke by Jescie Hall
For readers who enjoy
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Forbidden Romance
- Love Triangles
- Slow Burn Romance
- Small Town Romance
Hawke tells the story of Nicole, who has the seemingly perfect boyfriend, Patrick until ex-convict Cameron Hawke unexpectedly becomes their roommate. Hawke’s lifestyle clashes with Nicole’s, and she becomes curious about his mysterious past. As lines get crossed, and the truth about Hawke’s past is unearthed, the lives of the three of them are changed forever.
Get your copy of Hawke from Bookshop or check your local library! The audiobook is available through audiobooks.com. This book is also available with Kindle Unlimited.
Make You Beg by Shantel Tessier
For readers who enjoy
- Alpha Males
- Bully Romance
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- MFM
- Suspense
Four boys are chasing Henley Greene, Ryan Scout, Van Rellik, Dax Monroe, and Grayson Law – her ex-best friends and now her biggest enemies. They want to make her pay for what she saw that night at Death Valley. Henley falls in love with one of them, but as a toy everyone likes to play with, she will end up broken.
Get your copy of Sabotage from Bookshop or check your local library! The audiobook is available through audiobooks.com. This book is also available with Kindle Unlimited.
Heartless Heathens by Santana Knox
For readers who enjoy
- Dystopias
- Enemies-to-Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Gothic Romance
- Reverse Harem
She’s the headmaster’s prized possession, hidden away in the bell tower of Notre Dame Parochial College. To most students, she’s just a myth, an urban legend.
But then they arrived, heartless outcasts like her. These dangerous men refuse to conform to the school’s twisted rules and hidden secrets.
Now that they’ve found her, she may never be free again. And maybe she doesn’t want to be.
Get your copy of Heartless Heathens from Bookshop or check your local library! The audiobook is available through audiobooks.com. This book is also available with Kindle Unlimited.
Thirsty for more book recommendations? Check out Summon the Sinful: Six Books for Fans of Her Soul to Take.
Don’t forget to share which book you will add to your TBR and what authors you would like to see a guide for. Comment below!
Stay spicy,
AJ 💋
