What Books Are Similar To The Devil And Bella Dodd?

If you loved 'Devil's Daughter' for its dark romance and morally complex characters, you might dive into 'The Shadows Between Us' by Tricia Levenseller. It’s got that same delicious tension of a cunning protagonist entangled with a dangerous love interest, wrapped in a gothic vibe. The political intrigue and slow-burn chemistry hit similar notes, though the world-building leans more fantasy than paranormal. Another gem is 'Serpent & Dove' by Shelby Mahurin. The enemies-to-lovers arc feels just as electric, with a witch-and-hunter dynamic that’s full of banter and betrayal. What really ties it to 'Devil's Daughter' is how both books explore redemption—neither protagonist is purely good, and that ambiguity makes their journeys gripping. Plus, the supporting cast adds layers of humor and heartbreak.

If you loved 'The Devil’s Love' for its dark romance and brooding male lead, you might enjoy 'The Demon’s Bargain' by Katee Robert—it’s got that same addictive mix of danger and passion. The tension between the protagonists is electric, and the world-building feels lush and immersive. Another pick would be 'The Cruel Prince' by Holly Black. While it leans more into fantasy, the morally gray love interest and high-stakes emotional games hit a similar nerve. I devoured both in one sitting because they scratch that itch for complex relationships wrapped in gothic vibes. For something quieter but equally haunting, 'Wuthering Heights' might surprise you—it’s old-school, but Heathcliff’s intensity is peak 'devilish' energy.

I got totally hooked by the mixture of brains-and-heart in 'The Devil Comes Courting'—the way the romance grows through telegrams and slow, stubborn trust felt like something rare in historical romance. The book’s heroine, Amelia, is a brilliant, reclusive mind with a complicated cultural background, and the male lead’s cable-laying ambitions set a real, mechanical stakes to their love story; Milan balances social themes and romance with tenderness and hard edges. If you want more of that exact vibe—letters/telegrams or sustained long-distance emotional build, cultural friction, and a heroine who’s prized for her intellect—try these: 'Wired Love: A Romance of Dots and Dashes' (an earnest Victorian novella about telegraph operators falling for one another across the wire, which feels like the literal ancestor of Milan’s telegraphic intimacy), 'Last Night at the Telegraph Club' (for a 20th-century take where telegraph/telephone-era settings intersect with Chinese/Chinese-American identity and tender coming-of-age romance), and Karen Witemeyer’s 'Heart on the Line' (a lighter, faith-friendly historical romance with a telegraph-operator heroine and the workplace/technology-as-matchmaking beats). Each of these scratches a different itch: the antique tech romance, cross-cultural identity and emotion, and the telegrapher’s workplace dynamic respectively.

If you loved the dark, twisty domestic drama of 'The Devil and Mrs Davenport', you might fall headfirst into 'The Push' by Ashley Audrain. Both books explore the unsettling undercurrents of motherhood and marriage, but where 'The Devil and Mrs Davenport' leans into supernatural unease, 'The Push' grounds its horror in psychological realism. Another gem is 'The Need' by Helen Phillips—it’s got that same eerie, almost surreal vibe where the boundaries between reality and paranoia blur. And if you’re craving more mid-century gothic flair, Shirley Jackson’s 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle' delivers that deliciously creepy atmosphere with a side of family secrets. Honestly, after reading these, you’ll be double-checking shadows in your own home.

If you're craving that dark, obsessive romance vibe like 'In Love with the Devil,' you gotta check out 'The Shadows Between Us' by Tricia Levenseller. It’s got that same delicious tension where the line between love and danger blurs—like, you know you shouldn’t root for them, but you do. The protagonist is sharp, manipulative, and totally unapologetic, which gives it a similar edge. Another wild ride is 'Captive in the Dark' by CJ Roberts—super controversial but undeniably gripping. It leans harder into the psychological twists, with a morally gray dynamic that’ll leave you conflicted for days. And if you want something more fantastical, 'Kingdom of the Wicked' by Kerri Maniscalco serves devilish charm with a side of murder mystery. Honestly, half the fun is dissecting these morally questionable relationships afterward with fellow fans.

If you loved the gritty, true-crime vibe of 'In with the Devil', you've got to check out 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson. It blends historical narrative with chilling crime, just like 'In with the Devil' does. Larson’s meticulous research and gripping storytelling make it impossible to put down. Another great pick is 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara. It’s a haunting deep dive into the Golden State Killer, written with such personal intensity that it feels like you’re right there with her. For something with a similar morally complex protagonist, 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr is fantastic. It’s a historical thriller with a psychological twist, exploring the dark corners of early criminal profiling. And if you’re into the prison dynamics of 'In with the Devil', 'Newjack' by Ted Conover offers a firsthand account of life as a guard in Sing Sing—raw, unfiltered, and utterly gripping. Each of these books captures that same blend of real-life darkness and compulsive storytelling that makes 'In with the Devil' so hard to forget.

If you loved the dark allure of 'Tempted by the Devil,' you might want to check out 'The Demon’s Bargain' by Kathryn Ann Kingsley. It’s got that same seductive, morally gray villain who blurs the line between love and obsession. The way the protagonist gets drawn into his world feels eerily familiar, but with a fresh twist—more alchemy, less outright damnation. Another great pick is 'Harrow Faire' by the same author. It’s a carnival of horrors, but the devilish charm of the antagonist, Simon, is downright addictive. The slow-burn tension and psychological games reminded me so much of 'Tempted by the Devil,' but with a circus spin. If you’re into Gothic vibes and villains who make your heart race, this duo is a must-read.

If you loved 'Lucifer's Daughter' for its mix of dark fantasy and intricate family dynamics, you might dive into 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' by V.E. Schwab. It’s got that same lush, atmospheric prose and a protagonist tangled in supernatural bargains, though Addie’s curse is more bittersweet than outright sinister. For a grittier take, 'Ninth House' by Leigh Bardugo blends occult academia with morally gray characters—Galaxy Stern’s journey through Yale’s secret societies feels like a darker cousin to Lucifer’s Daughter’s world. Alternatively, 'Gods of Jade and Shadow' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia offers a mythological road trip with a mortal girl allied to a death god. The tone’s more whimsical but shares that theme of humans navigating divine games. And if you’re after sheer emotional devastation, 'The Library at Mount Char' by Scott Hawkins is a wild ride of cosmic horror and twisted mentorship—it’s like if 'Lucifer’s Daughter' dialed the weirdness to eleven.

If you enjoyed 'I Fell in Love with the Devil,' you might want to check out 'The Demon’s Bride' by Elizabeth Holloway. It has that same intoxicating mix of dark romance and forbidden love, with a protagonist who’s just as morally gray as the devil himself. What I love about these stories is how they blur the lines between good and evil, making you question who you should really be rooting for. Another great pick is 'Hades & Persephone' by Scarlett St. Clair. It’s a modern retelling of the myth, but with a twist—Persephone isn’t just a damsel in distress, and Hades isn’t your typical villain. The dynamic between them is electric, full of tension and passion. If you’re into complex relationships and lush world-building, this one’s a must-read.