Top Five Favorite Morally Grey Men
Let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good morally grey male main character? The dreamy mysterious bad guy who would burn the world down for the love of his life. The villain with a painful past but a heart of gold that he never lets anyone see. The ones who are cold hearted murders but cannot deny the soft spot. No matter how hard he tries to ignore it? After extensive research *cough* obsessive binge reading/rereading *cough* I have compiled a list of my favorite morally grey men that I cannot get enough of.
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This post may contain some spoilers, but I will try to keep them limited <3
5. Casteel Da’Neer
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While reading we are first introduced to Hawke, the kind and devoted bodyguard. However, the Casteel that we all know and love is mysterious, cunning, and not afraid to slaughter for the love of his life. With Casteel we get to see both his dark side and also the light he is not fully one way or the other. If you love fantastic flirty banter and sizzling chemistry you should check out the From Blood and Ash series!
Book: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Armentrout: +18 New Adult Fantasy/Romance
4. Wrath
Character Art – Natalie Bernard Art
The demon prince we would all sell our souls for. Introducing the prince of hell – Wrath. This story is a slow burn but the enemies to lover trope is *chefs kiss* Wrath is a demon prince, he’s craft, deceives to get what he wants, betrays and manipulates. But we love him just the same. This broody male is constantly up to no good, but his heart is in the right place. His soft spot for Amelia is swoon worthy! This novel is set in Italy, includes the seven princes of hell, witches, betrayal and much much more. This story is so beautifully written I cannot help but recommend!
Book: Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco: YA Fantasy/Romance
3. Rhysand
Character Art – Neural_Art_V
Ohh our favorite High Lord. *drool* I know I know he should always be number one, however I don’t have him listed as number one because though he has done some naughty things, I don’t truly see him has fully morally grey. Our favorite High Lord does do things that are dark and evil but inside he has a heart of gold. Everything he does is for his family and his people. He would sacrifice anything to keep his mate safe. And yet he fits all of the criteria, Rhys is brooding, mysterious, sexy with an evil persona. The series A Court of Thorns and Roses, is a beauty and the beast retelling that will sweep you off your feet.
Book: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas: New Adult Fantasy/Romance
2. Zade Meadows
Character Art – Book Art By Amai
Oh, Zade how I adore yet fear you! Zade Meadows is the shadow who is a savior to trafficked women and children but will also hack into your security system to stalk you. He is the epitome of touch her and you die, then gift you the hands of the last man that touched you. This dark broody male is mysterious, sly, murderous and yet you cannot help but love him just the same.
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Book: Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton: ++++18 Dark Romance
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1. Cardan Greenbriar
Character Art – Neural_Art_V
Cardan Cardan Carden, you and Jude are absolutely made for each other. You are absolutely terrible in all of the delicious ways. Prince Cardan is cunning, deceitful, beautiful yet painfully in love. “Most of all, I hate you because I think of you. Often. It’s disgusting, and I can’t stop.” The Cruel Prince is the epitome of enemies to lovers. The banter and back and for betrayal will have you screaming, begging, and possibly crying but loving the journey just as much.
Book: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: YA Fantasy with a sprinkle of romance.
Thanks for reading my list of favorite morally grey men! Who are your favorite morally grey characters and why? Comment below <3