Twisted Games

What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedTwisted Games

Ana Huang · Book · 2022

If you loved Twisted Games, start with Young Royals (Lisa Ambjörn, 2021) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Twisted Games across media.

If Twisted Games hooked you, you crave the delicious tension of authority figures losing their composure for forbidden, high-stakes love.

Films on the same thread

The Housemaid

The Housemaid

Paul Feig · Film · 2025

Explores: Class Conflict, Gaslighting, Identity Theft.

Like the power imbalance in Twisted Games, this story traps you in a high-stakes, seductive game where professional proximity inevitably bleeds into dangerous, uncontainable personal scandal.

Red, White & Royal Blue

Red, White & Royal Blue

Matthew López · Film · 2023

Shares 3 threads with Twisted Games: Forbidden Love, Royal Romance, Contemporary Romance.

You will recognize the royal duty versus personal desire conflict from Twisted Games here, as two public figures fight their attraction while navigating the rigid expectations of statehood.

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

Film · 1992

Shares a thread with Twisted Games: Forbidden Romance.

The protection-turned-passion dynamic that defines Twisted Games is front and center here, capturing that same electric friction between a stoic bodyguard and his high-profile, demanding client.

Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades of Grey

Sam Taylor-Johnson · Film · 2015

Shares 2 threads with Twisted Games: Billionaire Romance, Contemporary Romance.

Much like the intense power dynamics in Twisted Games, this explores the magnetic pull between a powerful, enigmatic man and a woman whose life is irrevocably changed by his orbit.

Series on the same thread

Heated Rivalry

Heated Rivalry

Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025

Shares 2 threads with Twisted Games: Forbidden Love, Contemporary Romance.

If the secret, forbidden aspect of Twisted Games was your favorite part, you will be consumed by this intense rivalry that forces two competitors to hide their growing feelings.

Young Royals

Young Royals

Lisa Ambjörn · Series · 2021

Shares a thread with Twisted Games: Duty vs. Desire.

This echoes the internal struggle Bridget faces in Twisted Games, focusing on a young royal who must choose between his prescribed public duty and the person he truly loves.

Bodyguard

Bodyguard

Jed Mercurio · Series · 2018

Explores: PTSD, Government Conspiracy, Moral Ambiguity.

This captures the gritty professional tension found in Twisted Games, focusing on the volatile, high-stakes relationship between a bodyguard and the controversial political figure he is sworn to protect.

The Crown

The Crown

Peter Morgan · Series · 2016

Shares a thread with Twisted Games: Duty vs. Desire.

The weight of the crown and the sacrifice of personal happiness that drives Twisted Games is explored here with a deep, historical look at the pressures of royal life.

Podcasts on the same thread

Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

Shawn Johnson + Andrew East · Podcast · 2026

Explores: vulnerability, modern partnership, public persona.

For those who enjoyed the intimate connection beneath the public personas in Twisted Games, this podcast offers a real-world look at the vulnerability required in high-profile modern partnerships.

Acquired

Acquired

Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal · Podcast · 2026

Explores: entrepreneurial growth, market disruption, strategic decision-making.

If you were fascinated by the billionaire world of Twisted Games, this dive into the strategic playbooks of powerful companies provides a similarly compelling look at ambitious success.

Keep exploring

Common questions

Is Twisted Games a standalone story?

Twisted Games is part of the Twisted series, but it functions as a standalone romance centered on the relationship between the bodyguard Rhys Larsen and Princess Bridget von Ascheberg. The narrative focuses specifically on their dynamic as they navigate the professional and personal constraints placed upon them.

What is the primary conflict in Twisted Games?

The primary conflict in Twisted Games involves the elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen, who is sworn to protect Princess Bridget von Ascheberg. Rhys must balance his strict rule against becoming emotionally involved with clients while dealing with the princess's stubborn nature and the intense attraction that develops between them.

Who are the main characters featured in Twisted Games?

The main characters in Twisted Games are Rhys Larsen and Bridget von Ascheberg. Rhys is a stoic and arrogant elite bodyguard, while Bridget is a princess known for her stubborn streak and hidden fire, which ultimately challenges Rhys's professional boundaries and his refusal to form emotional attachments.

What rules does Rhys Larsen break in Twisted Games?

In Twisted Games, Rhys Larsen breaks his own professional rules. He is committed to protecting his clients at all costs and avoiding emotional involvement. However, his encounter with Princess Bridget von Ascheberg leads him to abandon these rules as he becomes deeply invested in her despite his initial intentions.

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