This book is not a dark romance. However, it does contain triggers that may be unsettling for some readers. Please only read further if you have triggers.
There are two attempts of sexual assault towards the female main character in this book, not done by the male main character. There is also a child who is harmed, although is saved later.
There is borderline dub-con between the two main characters, as this is a game of cat and mouse.
As always in my books, there is slight gore.