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Cruel War: A Secret Society Dark Bully Romance (The Gilded Sovereign Book 1)

Dani René

Book 1 in the The Gilded Sovereign series · Reading order →

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Why we recommend it

Secret societies, gilded power and ruthless boys set the stage for this dark bully romance steeped in conspiracy and cruelty. Expect hidden rituals, dangerous loyalties, and a heroine drawn into the orbit of a tormentor whose obsession runs as deep as his secrets. Brooding and atmospheric, it's built for readers who love elite intrigue, forbidden heat and the slow, electric unraveling of a hero who guards his heart like a weapon.

At a glance

Cruel War is a bully romance by Dani René. Spice 4/5, darkness 4/5 — mid-range for bully romance. Among 419 rated bully romance books, 9% are less dark and 6% less spicy. Tagged tropes include bully, enemies to lovers and forbidden romance. 2 content warnings are listed below, hidden until you tap.

Book details

Published
September 2019

Cruel War spice level

Cruel War is rated 4/5 for spice on Readark’s scale: explicit and frequent, meaning multiple detailed scenes, with heat central to the story. Its darkness rating is 4/5: heavy, meaning sustained cruelty, trauma or non-consent central to the relationship. How we rate

Cruel War content warnings

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  • Emotional Abuse / Gaslighting
  • Graphic Violence

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