Problematic books in the Romance Genre. (65 books)

Problematic books in the Romance Genre.

All genres in the romance genre can be added.

Books and characters that are problematic in the Romance Genre.

Books that you would NOT like to read and would NOT recommend to others.

They are problematic because they contain or include problematic and offensive/bad/negative/awful things and subjects etc.

Or very serious issues that are either written in a insensitive way or in a undiscerning way.
And do not tackle these issues in a good/responsible or knowledgeable way.

Examples of serious issues: Domestic abuse/violence, Rape, Miscarriage, Bullying, Gaslighting.

Examples of problematic issues:

Sexism, misogyny, misandry, racism, ableism, abusive/toxic relationships, abuse, homophobia, ageism, toxic masculinity, fat-phobia etc.

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1	Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 2,834,596 ratings score: 388, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 968,688 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 908,011 ratings score: 286, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Grey (Fifty Shades as Told by Christian, #1) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 200,941 ratings score: 283, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Darker (Fifty Shades as Told by Christian, #2) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 66,395 ratings score: 272, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse, #1) by H.D. Carlton (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 845,643 ratings score: 250, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 818,728 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.67 avg rating — 7,218,491 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Pucking Around (Jacksonville Rays, #1) by Emily Rath (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 209,055 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	It Ends with Us (It Ends with Us, #1) by Colleen Hoover (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 4,506,725 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Roughing the Princess by Ivy Smoak (Goodreads Author) 2.66 avg rating — 1,289 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2,260,678 ratings score: 182, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Credence by Penelope Douglas (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 565,744 ratings score: 177, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Destiny with a Duke (Dukes Done Wrong #5) by Alexa Aston (Goodreads Author) 4.49 avg rating — 2,048 ratings score: 173, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Words by Ashley Jade (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 70,750 ratings score: 173, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Nothing Special (Nothing Special, #1) by A.E. Via (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 7,962 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Crown of Starlight by Cait Corrain 1.66 avg rating — 468 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Scot Who Made June Hot (The Rake Review #6) by Fenna Edgewood (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 586 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 720,264 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Wait With Me (Wait With Me, #1) by Amy Daws (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 32,460 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Girl Crushed by Katie Heaney (Goodreads Author) 3.18 avg rating — 2,009 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 171,151 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Blindsided (Harris Brothers World, #2) by Amy Daws (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 49,906 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Meet You in the Middle by Devon Daniels (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 10,462 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The State of Us by Shaun David Hutchinson (Goodreads Author) 3.41 avg rating — 3,837 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Neighbors With Benefits (Love in the Burbs #1) by Isabel Jordan (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 217 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Blindsided by the Spotlight by Elora Maxwell (Goodreads Author) 3.31 avg rating — 463 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Freed (Fifty Shades as Told by Christian, #3) by E.L. James (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 30,811 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Fire and Thorns, #1) by Rae Carson 3.78 avg rating — 83,470 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Reluctant Lumberjack by Lynn Burke (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 220 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Octopussy (James Bond, #14) by Ian Fleming 3.46 avg rating — 447 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Dare (Briar U, #4) by Elle Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 139,352 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Octopussy and the Living Daylights (James Bond, #14) by Ian Fleming 3.58 avg rating — 9,897 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	His Curvy Rejected Mate (Five Packs, #4) by Cate C. Wells (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 7,896 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Man With the Golden Gun (James Bond, #13) by Ian Fleming 3.60 avg rating — 14,263 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Stone Wolf's Rejected Mate (Five Packs, #4.5) by Cate C. Wells (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 2,922 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Spy Who Loved Me (James Bond, #10) by Ian Fleming 3.40 avg rating — 14,975 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Against a Wall (Stonecut County, #2) by Cate C. Wells (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 9,456 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	For Your Eyes Only (James Bond, #8) by Ian Fleming 3.67 avg rating — 16,207 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Halfway There (Midlife Mulligan #1) by Eve Langlais (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 1,856 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	You Only Live Twice (James Bond, #12) by Ian Fleming 3.74 avg rating — 16,205 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Twisted Love (Twisted, #1) by Ana Huang (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 1,561,526 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Big, Not-So-Small, Curvy Girls Dating Agency (Plush Daisies, #1) by Ava Catori (Goodreads Author) 3.23 avg rating — 2,293 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Thunderball (James Bond, #9) by Ian Fleming 3.84 avg rating — 18,336 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Twisted Games (Twisted, #2) by Ana Huang (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,028,406 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	His Secret Obsession by Nichole Rose (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 715 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Diamonds Are Forever (James Bond, #4) by Ian Fleming 3.64 avg rating — 24,556 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Twisted Hate (Twisted, #3) by Ana Huang (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 770,547 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Barbarian's Heart (Ice Planet Barbarians, #9) by Ruby Dixon (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 31,007 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Twisted Lies (Twisted, #4) by Ana Huang (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 663,217 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Say Yes to the Marquess (Castles Ever After, #2) by Tessa Dare (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 26,709 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 1,203,901 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Four Nights With the Duke (Desperate Duchesses by the Numbers #2; Desperate Duchesses #8) by Eloisa James (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 9,629 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 1,249,888 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	I Like You Like That by Kayla Grosse (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 7,531 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Size Matters (A Perfect Fit #1) by Alison Bliss (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 2,154 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Two Dances and a Duke (The Seduction, #1) by Eloisa James (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 1,973 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	A Glasgow Kiss by Sophie Gravia (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 9,465 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Losing the Field (The Field Party, #4) by Abbi Glines (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 11,463 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Duke Takes A Bride (Monsters & Gentlemen #1) by Jeanette Lynn (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 92 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Cruel Alpha Bully (Silver Meadows Wolves #1) by Ruby Knoxx 3.96 avg rating — 493 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	The Duke Is Mine (Fairy Tales, #3) by Eloisa James (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 11,263 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Nevermore Bookstore (Townsend Harbor, #1) by Kerrigan Byrne (Goodreads Author) 3.54 avg rating — 8,775 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Only By Your Touch by Catherine Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 3,545 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Bull Moon Rising (Royal Artifactual Guild, #1) by Ruby Dixon (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 14,620 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars