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

Brynne Weaver chats with Rolling Stone about her new book Scythe & Sparrow and why so many people seem to be flocking to the dark romance genre ...

and is active proof of how TikTok’s book community has turned a niche newcomer genre into a massive hit. “Dark romance is an exploration of trauma, darker themes, adult content, morally gray ...

Dark romance books are filled with triggering content such as sexual violence, murder and stalking, yet many of their readers —primarily women— find great comfort in the story. Readers often use ...

In 2025, things have changed: romance novels are no longer relegated to dark corners. Thanks in part to BookTok and ...

Once, if you wanted to buy romance novels, you had to know where to look. Some small outlets stocked paperback romances, as ...

Books by Casey McQuiston, Alexis Daria and more offer emotional tales of love and forgiveness with plenty of heat.

I have a confession to make — I'm obsessed with gothic horror and dark romance books. They're not your typical light-hearted rom-coms where the most drama you'll read about are family secrets or ...

They're often dismissed as "guilty pleasure" reads, but these authors and readers disagree. Here's why they say spicy romance books are empowering.