
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
- FMC 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- dark romance
- bad boys
- take-charge heroine
- second chances
- suspense
- forbidden love
- possessive hero
- cheating
- two timelines
THOUGHTS:
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. Add in the fact that Caleb had apparently moved on with a girlfriend that he can’t remember, but who is desperate to keep him as well, this story will be a roller coaster of emotions as you see these two vipers engage in a vicious tug of war to possess a man who no longer remembers them. I read it within a 24 hour period. From page one I found it difficult to put it down and I did not! I loved it. I hated it. It was beautiful. It was ugly. It was romantic. It was repulsive. I wanted to hug the characters. I wanted to strangle them. You get all the feels!
THOUGHTLESS
by S.C. Stephens

Thoughtless #1 series
- New Adult
- FMC 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- rockstar hero
- friends to lovers
- alpha male
- forbidden love
- cheating
- angst
THOUGHTS:
Thoughtless has one major love triangle revolving around college student Kiera. Loyalties are tested between Kiera and her long-term boyfriend Denny when bumps form in the road. There was never any doubt in her mind that Denny was the one until she met Kellan… everything changed from that point on. Rockstar Kellan and Kiera clicked instantly and he brought new feelings to Kiera… so basically, this is just one of those stories that will suck you in, make your heart race, put a smile on your face and will not let you stop turning the pages even for a second.
THE KISS THIEF
by LJ Shen

- Contemporary Romance
- dual, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- age gap
- arranged marriage
- mafia
- cruel hero
- virgin heroine
- politician hero
- angst
THOUGHTS:
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… wow! This book was HOT! HOT, FIRE, SEXINESS jumping off the pages. It captured me from the very first sentence. I fell hard for these characters, even if I didn’t want to! L.J. Shen has crafted an addicting love story.
THE VINCENT BOYS
by Abby Glines

The Vincent Boys #1, interconnected series
- New Adult
- dual, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- forbidden love
- bad boys
- virgin heroine
- sports romance
- possessive hero
- cheating
- angst
THOUGHTS:
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… Abby Glines is an amazing writer. I devoured this book in one-sitting. I absolutely loved it!!
ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE
by L.D. Davis

Accidentally on Purpose Trilogy #1
- Contemporary Romance
- FMC 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- forbidden love
- pregnancy
- cheating
- possessive hero
- dark romance
- boss & employee
- cheating
- angst
THOUGHTS:
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. If I had know this book was about a love triangle I would never have bought it. I hate love triangles most of the time, and yet I couldn’t stop reading this. The writting and the execution of the story was ADDICTING.
SOMETHING BORROWED
by Emily Griffin

Darcy & Rachel #1 Duet
- Contemporary Romance
- Rachel’s 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- friends to lovers
- other woman
- cheating
- angst
- closed doors
THOUGHTS:
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…well, read about a best friend stealing a fiancee is not an idea of fun or romantic. It is in fact a double whamy! But Griffin does an amazing job at crafting this love story and relating the emotions of Rachel and Dex to the reader. You often laugh along with the characters, cry with them, and, on occasion, want to yell at them. She does a great job of exploring how long term relationships and friendships change, evolve, and mutate over the course of several years, making the themes resonate with the reader. In the end I found myself rooting for them, and wanting to see their happy ending.
EPOCH
by Jewel E Ann

Transcend Duet #2
- Paranormal Romance
- Swayze’s 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- age gap
- single dad
- alpha male
- hero bikers
- forbidden love
- angst
THOUGHTS:
This book was fantastic! From page one, I was fully engrossed in the storyline. Two very handsome, strong males with very different personalities, and life goals but with only one thing in common. The love for one woman. This duet was stunning. Sublime. And absolutely heartbreaking. I loved Griffin and Nate equally and I knew regardless of whom Swayzer would choose I’d have my heart broken yet I loved how the story ended. Read this!
LAYLA
by Colleen Hoover

- Paranormal Romance
- MMC 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- suspense
- mystery
- angst
THOUGHTS:
This book made me so angry to the point of almost breaking my kindle. I had to take breaks because of my blood pressure. I wanted to punch Leeds in the face so badly just to teach him lesson. How could he? That bastard! But then in a blink of an eye everything changed. I was seeing Leeds in a completely different light. Sadly, I don’t think most people truly understood this story. This is one of most beautiful love story I’ve ever read. I am in awe. True love is powerful. True love never fades or dies. True love transcends life.
THE SELECTION
by Kiera Cass

The Selection #1, interconnected series
- Young Adult
- America’s 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- dystopian
- royal hero
- friends to lovers
- forbidden
- love war
THOUGHTS:
I read this book in one setting. Once I started I could not put it down. The characters were ADORABLE. The romantic suspense captivating. And shockingly, a love triangle that didn’t make me want to pull out my hair and scream!
ARCHE’S VOICE
by Mia Sheridan

Where Love Meets Destiny #1, interconnected series
- Contemporary Romance
- dual, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- tortured hero
- disabilities & scars
- friends to lovers
- small town
- angst
- slow burn
THOUGHTS:
Archer Hale has lived in his small town since he was a boy. Isolated after a tragic accident, he becomes a strange anomaly to the townsfolks. Everyone has an opinion about what’s wrong with him, how “crazy” he is, or what his intentions are. That is until the new resident, Bree, shows up and takes an interest in Archer. This is a story of broken people shining with their strength and silent people learning that they do have a voice. We are all the same. And we’re all worth it.
THE CHOICE
by Ashley Jade

Star-Crossed Lovers Duet #1
- New Adult
- dual, 1st person pov
TROPES:
- love triangle romance
- deeply emotional
- grumpy X sunshine
- cinnamon roll hero
- found family
- HIGH Angst
THOUGHTS:
The Choice is the backstory to Memphis and Skylar. It gave me angst, steam and also brought so many emotions out of me. I cried. I cringed. I swooned. I devoured this toxic, heartbreaking story. I’m obsessed with this world.
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