Love Triangle Romance Books Full of Angst that Will Tear Your Heart in Two
Love triangle romance books can be really messy but the drama and angst surrounding this trope is addictive! Prepare to be swept off your feet into a whirlwind of passion and complex affections with these gold standard of angsty love triangle books.
THE OPPORTUNIST
by Tarryn Fisher
Love Me with Lies #1 trilogy
➥ New Adult
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- dark romance
- bad boys
- take-charge heroine
- second chances
- suspense
- forbidden love
- possessive hero
- cheating
- two timelines
Blurb:
Olivia Kaspen has just discovered that her ex-boyfriend, Caleb Drake, has lost his memory. With an already lousy reputation for taking advantage of situations, Olivia must decide how far she is willing to go to get Caleb back. Wrestling to keep her true identity and their sordid past under wraps, Olivia’s greatest obstacle is Caleb’s wicked, new girlfriend; Leah Smith. It is a race to the finish as these two vipers engage in a vicious tug of war to possess a man who no longer remembers them. But, soon enough Olivia must face the consequences of her lies, and in the process discover that sometimes love falls short of redemption.
THOUGHTLESS
by S.C. Stephens
Thoughtless #1 series
➥ New Adult
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- rockstar hero
- friends to lovers
- alpha male
- forbidden love
- cheating
- angst
Blurb:
For almost two years now, Kiera’s boyfriend, Denny, has been everything she’s ever wanted: loving, tender and endlessly devoted to her. When they head off to a new city to start their lives together, Denny at his dream job and Kiera at a top-notch university, everything seems perfect. Then an unforeseen obligation forces the happy couple apart.
Feeling lonely, confused, and in need of comfort, Kiera turns to an unexpected source—a local rock star named Kellan Kyle. At first, he’s purely a friend that she can lean on, but as her loneliness grows, so does their relationship. And then one night everything changes… and none of them will ever be the same.
THE KISS THIEF
by LJ Shen
➥ Contemporary Romance
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- age gap
- arranged marriage
- mafia
- cruel hero
- virgin heroine
- politician hero
- angst
Blurb:
They say your first kiss should be earned.
Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky.
They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred.
Mine were broken before we left church.
They say your heart only beats for one man.
Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end.
I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the most powerful families in the Chicago Outfit.
Then taken by Senator Wolfe Keaton, who held my father’s sins over his head to force me into marriage.
They say that all great love stories have a happy ending.
I, Francesca Rossi, found myself erasing and rewriting mine until the very last chapter.
One kiss.
Two men.
Three lives.
Entwined together.
And somewhere between these two men, I had to find my forever.
THE VINCENT BOYS
by Abby Glines
The Vincent Boys #1
➥ New Adult
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- forbidden love
- bad boys
- virgin heroine
- sports romance
- possessive hero
- cheating
- angst
Blurb:
Ashton is getting tired of being good, of impressing her parents and playing ideal girlfriend to Sawyer Vincent. Sawyer is perfect, a regular Prince Charming, but when he leaves town for the summer, it’s his cousin Beau who catches Ashton’s eye. Beau is the sexiest guy she’s ever seen, and even though he’s dangerous, Ashton is drawn to him.
Beau loves his cousin like a brother, so the last thing he wants to do is make a move on Sawyer’s girl. Ashton is off-limits, absolutely. That’s why he does his best to keep his distance, even though he’s been in love with her forever. When Ashton wants to rekindle their childhood friendship in Sawyer’s absence, Beau knows he should say no.
Ashton and Beau don’t want to hurt Sawyer. But the more they try to stay away from each other, the more intense their urges become. It’s getting way too hard to resist….
*·˚ Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order ˖*°
ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE
by L.D. Davis
Accidentally on Purpose Trilogy #1
➥ Contemporary Romance
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- forbidden love
- pregnancy
- cheating
- possessive hero
- dark romance
- boss & employee
- cheating
- angst
Blurb:
Emmy thinks her boss Kyle Sterling is a dick. She does the unthinkable after a night of drinking and sleeps with him.
She tries to put the enormous mistake behind her, but Kyle mercilessly pursues Emmy despite her new relationship with Luke Kessler and Kyle’s long-standing girlfriend Jessyca.
When Emmy’s resistance begins to crack, she makes a series of bad decisions that result in heartbreaking, life-altering, and even devastating consequences.
SOMETHING BORROWED
by Emily Griffin
Darcy & Rachel #1 Duet
➥ Contemporary Romance
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- friends to lovers
- other woman
- cheating
- angst
- closed doors
Blurb:
Something Borrowed tells the story of Rachel, a young attorney living and working in Manhattan.
Rachel has always been the consummate good girl—until her thirtieth birthday, when her best friend, Darcy, throws her a party. That night, after too many drinks, Rachel ends up in bed with Darcy’s fiancé. Although she wakes up determined to put the one-night fling behind her, Rachel is horrified to discover that she has genuine feelings for the one guy she should run from. As the September wedding date nears, Rachel knows she has to make a choice. In doing so, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren’t always neat, and sometimes you have to risk all to win true happiness.
Something Borrowed is a phenomenal debut novel that will have you laughing, crying, and calling your best friend.
EPOCH
by Jewel E Ann
Transcend Duet #2
➥ Paranormal Romance
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- age gap
- single dad
- alpha male
- hero bikers
- forbidden love
- angst
Blurb:
Some lives end unfinished, and some transcend time.
After a horrific incident, Swayze finds herself trapped between two lives. Patchy memories and fear for her own safety thrust her into a gut-wrenching journey to uncover the truth.
Will she let her dreams slip away to seek retribution and find the missing pieces to a puzzle that existed a lifetime ago?
“I’m not going to watch you self-destruct. I’m not going to watch you fall in love with another man.”
Or will she discover the only truth that matters?
Epoch pushes the boundaries of what we believe and what we know. It redefines fate and proves that the only thing separating the heart and the soul is an infinite timeline.
“I think a part of you will be mine to love in every life.”
LAYLA
by Colleen Hoover
➥ Paranormal Romance
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- suspense
- mystery
- angst
Blurb:
From author Colleen Hoover comes a novel that explores life after tragedy and the enduring spirit of love.
When Leeds meets Layla, he’s convinced he’ll spend the rest of his life with her—until an unexpected attack leaves Layla fighting for her life. After weeks in the hospital, Layla recovers physically, but the emotional and mental scarring has altered the woman Leeds fell in love with. In order to put their relationship back on track, Leeds whisks Layla away to the bed-and-breakfast where they first met. Once they arrive, Layla’s behavior takes a bizarre turn. And that’s just one of many inexplicable occurrences.
Feeling distant from Layla, Leeds soon finds solace in Willow—another guest of the B&B with whom he forms a connection through their shared concerns. As his curiosity for Willow grows, his decision to help her find answers puts him in direct conflict with Layla’s well-being. Leeds soon realizes he has to make a choice because he can’t help both of them. But if he makes the wrong choice, it could be detrimental for all of them.
THE SELECTION
by Kiera Cass
The Selection #1
➥ Young Adult
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- dystopian
- royal hero
- friends to lovers
- forbidden
- love war
Blurb:
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn’t want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she’s made for herself—and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
*·˚ Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order ˖*°
ARCHE’S VOICE
by Mia Sheridan
Where Love Meets Destiny #1
➥ Contemporary Romance
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- tortured hero
- disabilities & scars
- friends to lovers
- small town
- angst
- slow burn
Blurb:
When Bree Prescott arrives in the sleepy, lakeside town of Pelion, Maine, she hopes against hope that this is the place where she will finally find the peace she so desperately seeks. On her first day there, her life collides with Archer Hale, an isolated man who holds a secret agony of his own. A man no one else sees.
Archer’s Voice is the story of a woman chained to the memory of one horrifying night and the man whose love is the key to her freedom. It is the story of a silent man who lives with an excruciating wound and the woman who helps him find his voice. It is the story of suffering, fate, and the transformative power of love.
*·˚ Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order ˖*°
THE CHOICE
by Ashley Jade
Star-Crossed Lovers Duet #1
➥ New Adult
Tropes:
- love triangle romance
- deeply emotional
- grumpy X sunshine
- cinnamon roll hero
- found family
- HIGH Angst
Blurb:
The world thought I belonged to another man…
they were wrong.
He was the mysterious dark knight always swooping in to save me when I needed it most.
I was the troubled girl with scars and a bleeding heart.
He was the gifted guitarist destined for big things.
I was the small-town girl battling her demons.
He was my earth….always keeping me grounded.
And I was his sky…always just out of his reach.
Our love was everything I wished for.
Until I destroyed it.
I never thought I’d see Memphis Payne again after I broke his heart, but the stars had other plans.
Because here he is…needing me to clean up his mess this time.
Only problem is…
Doing so will break both our hearts.
They say only the strongest love can survive an apocalypse.
That if two people are meant to be, they’ll find their way back to each other.
I hope they’re right.
Please note:This duet is an angsty, spicy, dark romance with flawed characters and contains material that may elicit a strong emotional response for sensitive readers.
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