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Quick answer: If you loved Twisted Love by Ana Huang, try King of Wrath by Ana Huang, The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori, Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score, The Fine Print by Lauren Asher, Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas and Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire.
Twisted Love pairs Ava, a warm photographer with a gap in her memory, with Alex Volkov, her brother’s cold, brilliant best friend. When Alex agrees to watch over her, the forbidden attraction turns into a dark, emotional romance. Ana Huang’s book became a BookTok sensation, and readers often want more brooding heroes and slow-burning tension. The picks below range from steamy contemporary romance to darker stories. All are adult books with explicit scenes, and we’ve noted the heat level for each.
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Why Readers Love Twisted Love
Readers love Twisted Love for its contrast: Ava is sunny and open, and Alex is icy and guarded until he isn’t. The brother’s best friend trope adds tension, the mystery of Ava’s past adds suspense, and the grand gestures make it swoony. Ana Huang’s writing is easy to binge, and the four Twisted books follow different couples from the same friend group, so readers can stay in the world for a long time.
How We Chose These Books
Every pick below shares at least one thing readers loved about Twisted Love: its characters, its mood, its setting or the questions it raises. We mixed well-known favorites with a few less obvious choices, and we noted the genre and who each book suits best in the table, so you can scan for the right fit before you read the blurbs.
We kept every description spoiler-free and flagged mature content where it matters, since some of these books are written for adults and others suit teens. If you’re not sure where to start, the tips near the end of this list match each pick to what you loved most. The FAQ at the bottom answers the questions readers ask most often.
Quick Picks at a Glance
| Book | Author | Heat Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Games | Ana Huang | Steamy | Continuing the series |
| King of Wrath | Ana Huang | Steamy | Billionaire romance |
| The Sweetest Oblivion | Danielle Lori | Steamy | Mafia romance |
| Things We Never Got Over | Lucy Score | Steamy | Grumpy-sunshine romance |
| The Fine Print | Lauren Asher | Steamy | Billionaire brothers |
| Punk 57 | Penelope Douglas | Spicy, dark themes | Pen pals turned rivals |
| Beautiful Disaster | Jamie McGuire | Moderate | Bad boy romance |
| The Deal | Elle Kennedy | Steamy | College romance |
| Credence | Penelope Douglas | Very explicit, dark | Readers wanting darker romance |
| Twisted Hate | Ana Huang | Steamy | Enemies to lovers |
| Hooked | Emily McIntire | Spicy, dark themes | Villain retellings |
| Butcher and Blackbird | Brynne Weaver | Very explicit, dark | Dark humor |
| Twisted Lies | Ana Huang | Steamy | Finishing the series |
| Ugly Love | Colleen Hoover | Steamy | Emotional romance |
| It Happened One Summer | Tessa Bailey | Steamy | Lighter romance |
1. Twisted Games by Ana Huang
A princess falls for her bodyguard in this forbidden romance. It’s one of the most loved books in the Twisted series.
2. King of Wrath by Ana Huang
An heiress is forced into an arranged engagement with a ruthless billionaire. It starts the Kings of Sin series.
3. The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
The daughter of a mafia family is drawn to the dangerous man engaged to her sister. It’s sharp, sexy and tense.
4. Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
A runaway bride lands in a small town and clashes with a grumpy barber. It’s funny, sweet and steamy.
5. The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
A billionaire must renovate a theme park and falls for an employee who doesn’t know who he is.
6. Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas
Two pen pals who promised never to meet discover they’ve been at the same school all along. It’s angsty and intense.
7. Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
A good girl makes a bet with a campus bad boy. It’s a classic of the genre.
8. The Deal by Elle Kennedy
A hockey star fake-dates a girl to win over his crush. It’s funny and heartfelt.
9. Credence by Penelope Douglas
An orphan moves in with three men in the mountains. It’s very dark and explicit, so check content warnings first.
10. Twisted Hate by Ana Huang
Jules and Josh can’t stand each other until they make a deal. It’s funny and full of banter.
11. Hooked by Emily McIntire
A Peter Pan retelling with a dangerous Captain Hook. It’s part of the Never After series of dark fairy tale romances.
12. Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Two serial killers who hunt other killers fall for each other. It’s gory and funny, with strong content.
13. Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
A woman falls for a dangerous man who isn’t who he seems. It’s the final book in the Twisted series.
14. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
A nurse agrees to a no-strings arrangement with a pilot who refuses to love again. It’s raw and emotional.
15. It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
A Hollywood heiress is sent to a fishing town and clashes with a grumpy sea captain. It’s playful and fun.
How to Pick Your Next Romance After Twisted Love
- Want more Ana Huang? Twisted Games and King of Wrath.
- Want billionaires? The Fine Print and King of Wrath.
- Want grumpy heroes? Things We Never Got Over.
- Want something darker? Punk 57 and Hooked.
- Want lighter fun? It Happened One Summer and The Deal.
- Check content warnings. Many of these books include explicit scenes and trauma.
Twisted Series Reading Order
The Twisted series has four books, each following a different couple from the same friend group: Twisted Love (Ava and Alex), Twisted Games (Bridget and Rhys), Twisted Hate (Jules and Josh) and Twisted Lies (Stella and Christian). They can be read as standalones, but reading in order avoids spoilers about earlier couples. Ana Huang’s Kings of Sin series, starting with King of Wrath, is set in the same wider world, and some characters make cameos. All of these books are adult romances with explicit scenes and some dark themes, so check the content notes before you start.
Related: what age Twisted Love is appropriate for and books like It Ends with Us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What book is most like Twisted Love?
The other Twisted books and King of Wrath by Ana Huang are the closest matches.
Is Twisted Love appropriate for teens?
No. It has explicit sexual content and is written for adults.
What order are the Twisted books?
Twisted Love, Twisted Games, Twisted Hate and Twisted Lies. Each follows a different couple.