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Dark romance · 2017

Dubious

by Charmaine Pauls

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On this shelf, Dubious is the mafia one from Charmaine Pauls. Come for the mafia pull. Stay only if you want something pitch-black and explicit.

Dubious spice level

Explicit · 4 of 5
On-page sex, clearly written.

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Darkness

Pitch · 4 of 5
Bleak on purpose. Comfort is not the job.

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Dubious trigger warnings

Shelf-level flags for this lane, not a scene-by-scene list. Check the author's own note.

Graphic (1) — open before you read

Open this before you read. These are the flags most likely to be a hard stop.

Moderate (2)

Harm, control, or obsession that is common in this lane.

Minor (1)

Present, and usually not the reason someone puts the book down.

Full Dubious trigger warnings

Who it's for

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What is the spice level of Dubious?

Dubious spice level is 4 of 5 (Explicit). On-page sex, clearly written. Darkness is a separate score: 4 of 5 (Pitch).

What are the Dubious trigger warnings?

Graphic: Dubious consent. Moderate: Captivity, Violence. Minor: Age gap. These are shelf-level flags for the lane, not a scene list. Read the author's own note.

Who is Dubious for?

For a reader who wants mafia dark romance, a couple, spice at explicit and darkness at pitch. Not for anyone skipping the warnings.

What should I read if I liked Dubious?

See books like Dubious at /like/dubious. Each pick has a short reason written for this shelf.

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