5 Stalker Romance Trope Books
The stalker romance trope depicts a relationship where one character's obsessive pursuit of another is portrayed as romantic devotion rather than threatening behavior. This problematic narrative often romanticizes controlling or invasive actions by framing them as expressions of passionate love or protective instincts, normalizing behaviors that would be concerning in real-life relationships.
One look at Scarlett Trejo's dark bedroom eyes at a New Year's party was all it took to ignite an obsession I couldn't control. Despite watching from the shadows and wrestling with whether I'm too old for such an innocent beauty, every waking thought of her consumes me until I can barely function. She doesn't know it yet, but this Valentine's Day, the temptation that haunts my every moment will finally be mine.
Viscount Gargula never expected his promotion would land him on Earth, where he first glimpses the captivating human gladiator Hera McCloud in Chicago's Glory Dome. When she attempts to kill him, the intrigued Viscount claims her as his pet, determined to break her wild spirit through brutal training. Little does he realize that in his quest to tame the fierce human fighter, it is his own heart that will ultimately be conquered.
Transformed into a vampire against her will, Pepper Lowrance hunts both the miscreant who stole her humanity and the culprits behind Manhattan's plague of newly-turned vampires. As the Silent Stalker, she balances seeking justice for the dead with protecting the living, all while navigating her complex partnership with Emerick, master of the Lowrance brood. To uncover the truth behind the city's bloodshed, Pepper must fully embrace her new vampire nature and confront her father's empire—not just to save her mother, but to protect her newfound kind.
Wealthy executive Ethan becomes obsessed with protecting Birdie after glimpsing her through a window, never expecting to find his own salvation in her eyes. As Birdie's online popularity threatens the safety she's carefully maintained for years, the mysterious stranger offering protection might be her only hope against the dangerous forces hunting her.
Private investigator Dana Evans never expected to break into a mountain lion shifter's home—or to end up sharing his bed. When a grieving aunt hires her to find her niece's father, Dana's investigation leads to Professor Leonardo Loewe, a magnetic shifter who awakens desires she can't deny. As their passionate connection deepens, Dana must choose between completing her mission and embracing the most extraordinary relationship of her life.
