Revenge Romance Books That Turn Vengeance to Love

Grand schemes for payback meet an even stronger pull.


By Kayleigh Donaldson   |  Updated July 27, 2026

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All’s fair in love and war, including revenge. The entire history of fiction is built on stories of vengeance, and romance is no exception. We love a great story of revenge, whether it’s a spurred lover looking for payback or a scheme that falls apart once romance enters the equation. We’ve got six books where grand plans for vengeance come up against an even more powerful force: Love! 

Hooked Book Cover


Book 1 of the Never After Series




This saucy contemporary reimagining of Peter Pan set BookTok aflame! James, known in the criminal underworld as Hook, has always had one agenda: destroy his enemy, Peter Michaels. When Peter's daughter Wendy shows up in his bar, he sets his sights on seducing and ruining her. But Wendy is no fan of her father, who kept her hidden from the world for most of her life. As much as she knows James is dangerous, Wendy wants to give into his charms and get her own revenge. But James is a dangerous figure, and she can no longer tell if she's falling for the man or the monster.

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Abbie Keller thought that Richard Bartholemew Benson the Third would lead to her happy ever after. She changed everything about herself for him, but when he broke up with her, claiming she wasn't wife material, she had a plan to get her own back in spectacular fashion: date his boss!

Damien Martinez is a grouch but if she can get him to invite her to the firm's annual Christmas party, she can rub her vengeance in Richard's face. It's just a casual fling and Damien doesn't have to know Abbie's intentions. She just has to keep her emotions in line and not fall for her fake revenge boyfriend

The Wrong Husband Book Cover


Book 1 of the Marriage by Contract Series




When Damian Archer finds out his girlfriend is cheating, he devises a dastardly plan to get revenge: he'll seduce and marry Emilia, his ex's sister! Emilia's always had a crush on Damian, so she's thrilled to have his attention, and by the end of a drunken night in Vegas, they're married.

They decide to stay together for appearances, but as time passes, they find that their messy mistake might be the best decision they've ever made. But what will happen when she finds out why he chose her in the first place?

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Twisted Love Book Cover


Book 1 of the Twisted Series




Alex Volkov is a gorgeous but utterly ruthless billionaire with a heart of pure ice. Cursed with a dark past he cannot get over, he lives his life with zero emotion or remorse, pursuing money and pleasure with no room for romance. But when he's forced to look after his best friend's sister, something begins to change.

Ava Chen has her own demons, but she chooses to live with joy and optimism. She knows that Alex is bad news but cannot deny her feelings for him. Their love is a dangerous one, and at its heart is something that could destroy them both.

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Alexander Moncrieffe, the Duke of Falconbridge, is a man who knows how to hold a grudge. When Ian Eversea dares to cross him, he knows the perfect way to get revenge: by seducing Genevieve, Ian's beautiful and innocent younger sister, and ruining her reputation, as well as that of her entire family. It should be easy. He's done it many times before. But he's never met anyone like Genevieve, who leaves him utterly enraptured. She knows she should avoid the Duke but he's very enticing. Will he choose love over revenge?

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Book 2 of the Bow Street Runners Series




Lady Sophia Sydney is determined to snag the seemingly unattainable Sir Ross Cannon, but not for marriage purposes. She wants to cause a scandal so large that it will ruin his reputation. So she insinuates herself into his life and finds herself living in his house, preparing his meals, and leaving him begging for more. But the more time she spends with Ross, the more she realizes that she cannot hurt this honorable man who she is slowly falling head over heels in love with…

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