We've got the perfect reads for those who prefer their romance with a side of chills, thrills and even a little trauma.

The author had started with fantasy, then moved into paranormal, and then contemporary dark romance — all with the express purpose of laying the groundwork for her eventual big hit.

With the rise of social media reading communities comes the rise of dark romance, a subgenre that remains controversial and problematic due to its depiction of messy, twisted, and often morally ...