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Corrupt

by Penelope Douglas · Devil's Night #1 · 466 pages · Published November 2015
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.16 / 5 across 175K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5)

A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around bully romance, mask, dark secrets. 466 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Dark. Steamy. Intense.

Dark Steamy Intense

Mood Match

Dark Steamy Intense
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Content notes

Explicit Sexual Content Dubious Consent Violence Bullying
Bully Romance
Mask
Dark Secrets
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
5/5
Core elements
Genre
Dark Romance
New Adult
Moods
Dark
Steamy
Intense
Key Tropes
Bully Romance
Mask
Dark Secrets
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is Corrupt?

Very explicit (5/5) — extensive explicit content throughout.

Do I need to read Corrupt in order?

Corrupt is book 1 in the Devil's Night series. Start here.

Who would enjoy Corrupt?

Readers who love dark and steamy stories with bully romance and mask. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Corrupt?

A dark, steamy Adult dark romance built around bully romance, mask, dark secrets. 466 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Corrupt?

Content notes include: explicit sexual content, dubious consent, violence, bullying. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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