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Books like Twilight
For a lot of readers, Twilight was the first vampire romance. If you've grown up and want that forbidden pull with more heat, start here.
These are vampire and immortal romances written for adults. All of them are darker and spicier than Twilight, and each one shows its scores.
Books like Twilight, but grown up
- From Blood and Ash
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Hotter than Twilight · 2020 · Blood and Ash · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
A sheltered heroine and a dangerous man with a secret, with much more heat.
- The Serpent & the Wings of Night
Carissa Broadbent
Hotter than Twilight · 2022 · Crowns of Nyaxia · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
A human raised among vampires, falling for one she shouldn't.
- A Shadow in the Ember
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Hotter than Twilight · 2021 · Flesh and Fire · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
Immortal gods and a forbidden match.
- Six Scorched Roses
Carissa Broadbent
Hotter than Twilight · 2023 · Crowns of Nyaxia · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
A short, intense vampire romance.
- Slaying the Vampire Conqueror
Carissa Broadbent
Hotter than Twilight · 2025 · Crowns of Nyaxia · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
A heroine sent to kill a vampire, and the attraction that gets in the way.
- Vampire Captive
G. Bailey
Hotter than Twilight · 2019 · The Alpha Brothers · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
A captive heroine and a vampire, for readers who want it darker.
- A Touch of Darkness
Scarlett St. Clair
Hotter than Twilight · 2019 · Hades x Persephone · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
A powerful immortal and a mortal woman he can't stay away from.
- King of Battle and Blood
Scarlett St. Clair
Hotter than Twilight · 2021 · Adrian x Isolde · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
A vampire king and the princess sent to marry him.
- Daughter of No Worlds
Carissa Broadbent
Hotter than Twilight · 2020 · The War of Lost Hearts · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
A slow-burn romance from Carissa Broadbent with immortal stakes.
- Blood Traitor
K. Loraine
Hotter than Twilight · 2019 · Blackthorne Vampires · Spice 4/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
A darker vampire pick from our vampire romance list.
- City of Gods and Monsters
Kayla Edwards
Hotter than Twilight · 2022 · House of Devils · Spice 3/5 · Darkness 3/5 · Trigger warnings
Gods, monsters and a dark city.
Read the warnings first
Every pick links to its own warning page, and the trigger warnings A to Z explains every flag we use. Filter the whole library by spice and darkness.
Questions readers actually ask
What should I read after Twilight as an adult?
The Serpent and the Wings of Night and From Blood and Ash are the most popular grown-up next steps.
Are there spicy vampire books like Twilight?
Yes. Every book on this list is spicier than Twilight. For more, go to our vampire romance list.
Is Midnight Sun worth reading?
Midnight Sun tells Twilight again from Edward's point of view. It's for readers who want more of the same story, not a new one.